Star Fox - Skills
The flight techniques and combat maneuvers available to the Arwing in Star Fox. Mastering the Arwing's full moveset is the core of the game's rail-shooter combat, mixing defensive evasions, offensive specials, and positioning tools that let pilots survive swarms and outmaneuver bosses.
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| Name | Type | Description | Weapon Type | Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel Roll | Defensive Maneuver | The signature defensive move of the Star Fox franchise. | Arwing (Universal) | No cost; triggered by double-tapping left or right | Available from the start on all Arwing flight levels |
| Boost | Movement Maneuver | Holding the boost button accelerates the Arwing to high speed, closing gaps, escaping pursuers, and shearing through enemy formations faster. | Arwing (Universal) | Boosts gradually drains a limited boost meter | Available from the start; meter refills over time |
| Brake | Movement Maneuver | Holding the brake button decelerates the Arwing, letting the pilot slow down for precise aiming, tighter turns, and extended time on target. | Arwing (Universal) | No cost; slows the Arwing's forward momentum | Available from the start |
| Somersault | Offensive / Evasive Maneuver | Tapping up with a boost-tap input sends the Arwing into an upward somersault flip. | Arwing (Universal) | No cost; requires a short vertical energy window | Unlocked as part of the Arwing full moveset |
| Homing Lock-On Targeting | Combat System | Holding the fire input builds a targeting bracket around the nearest enemy; when released, the Arwing fires concentrated homing laser volleys that chase the locked target. | Arwing Laser | Requires charging the fire input | Core combat feature of the Arwing |
| Homing Blast Lasers | Offensive System | The Arwing's primary laser spread, fired by holding the attack button. | Arwing Laser | Continuous fire; weapon crystals upgrade power | Default primary armament; power-ups boost charge and homing |
| Smart Bomb (Simple Bomb) | Offensive Special | A powerful area-of-effect bomb that wipes out most enemy fighters and weak projectiles in a wide radius around the Arwing. | Arwing Bombs | Consumes one of the Arwing's limited bomb reserves | Bomb reserves are replenished through pickups and routes |
| Nova Bomb | Offensive Special | A more powerful charged bomb variant that unleashes a devastating explosion on impact, dealing heavy damage to bosses and clearing large areas of enemies. | Arwing Bombs | Consumes the bomb charge; stronger than a standard Smart Bomb | Charged or collected as a route-specific pickup |
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