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==Stone==
==Stone==
'''Stone''' is very similar to the Freeze ailment, although it causes those affected to become encased in stone rather than ice. An item called the [[Medusa Head]] can cause this status effect, as well as Medusa herself in the original ''Kid Icarus''.  [[Igniot]] and its cellular version can also cause this status aliment as well if Pit gets hit by its laser attack.
'''Stone''' is very similar to the Freeze ailment, although it causes those affected to become encased in stone rather than ice and increases their defense for the duration of the ailment. An item called the [[Medusa Head]] can cause this status effect, as well as Medusa herself in the original ''Kid Icarus''.  [[Igniot]] and its cellular version can also cause this status aliment as well if Pit gets hit by its laser attack.


==Shaking==
==Shaking==

Revision as of 04:03, 30 March 2012

Status ailments have been introduced in Kid Icarus: Uprising, although a few have been mentioned in Kid Icarus as well. These damaging status effects can potentially be inflicted on Pit himself, helper characters such as Magnus, and even enemies.

Poison

Poison is one of the status ailments in Uprising. When poisoned, the health of the afflicted character will slowly be drained until the condition wears off after a short while. During this time, the character will glow purple with a poisonous haze emanating from their body. The only enemies confirmed to have the ability to poison other characters are Shulms and Shemums, although they only actually utilize this weapon in Uprising. The Phils used by Collin have also been confirmed to inflict this condition, as well as getting hit from the Shelbo's close-ranged spinning shell attack. Originally, the manual for Kid Icarus stated that both Shemums and Shulms had poisonous capabilities, yet they were never used in the game itself. In addition, the Viper Blade weapon used by Pit possesses the ability to poison enemies that are hit with charged shots.

Burn

Burn is another damaging status effect in the game. This defect slowly depletes Pit's health for a short period of time until the condition goes away automatically. This stat problem is indicated by a wing symbol on fire by the upper left corner where Pit's HP is. Twinbellows' flame-engulfed body can burn Pit on contact, and Hewdraw has a powerful flamethrower attack that may cause this effect when hit. Pit's Wolf Claws and Twinbellows Cannon also cause burning damage against foes.

Paralysis

Paralysis can occur when characters are struck with electric-based attacks. Like other status effects, it is only temporary, although it likely doesn't deplete health in the same way that poison and burn does. Rather, paralysis will cause the afflicted to become disoriented as electricity surges through their bodies, leaving them vulnerable to attack. The Dynamo Cannon, Halo Club, and Electroshock Arm can cause this status effect, although only enemies have been seen with the paralysis ailment so far.

Freeze

Freeze is an ailment that causes those affected to be frozen solid in place, although for a limited time. The only known enemy that can potentially cause this status effect is the Snowman.

Stone

Stone is very similar to the Freeze ailment, although it causes those affected to become encased in stone rather than ice and increases their defense for the duration of the ailment. An item called the Medusa Head can cause this status effect, as well as Medusa herself in the original Kid Icarus. Igniot and its cellular version can also cause this status aliment as well if Pit gets hit by its laser attack.

Shaking

Shaking is an ailment that causes the targeting reticule to shake wildly, making it difficult for the afflicted to aim their attacks.

Confusion

Confusion is a status effect that causes those affected to be temporarily disoriented, scrambling their controls for a short time and making their movements unresponsive. The Pudgy Palm can inflict this condition.

Shrink

Shrink is a status effect that is caused by the Shrinky Bean. This ailment decreases the size of those affected, causing them to become both weaker and likely slower as a result. However, like all other status affects, this decrease in size will only last for a short amount of time.

Eggplant

Eggplant is the infamous status ailment caused by the Eggplant Wizard, that causes Pit's upper body to be turned into an Eggplant. This prevents the angel from attacking, and is left extremely vulnerable until the curse wears off. There is also a Power known as the Eggplant Attack that does the same action towards enemies.

Tempura

Tempura is very similar to the Eggplant status ailment, which causes the Pit's upper body to be turned into a Tempura. The Tempura Wizard can cause this status aliment, and when it does, it chases Pit around til it catches him, then eats him, which means instant death. The Tempura Attack Power and Tempura Bomb item that's exclusive to Together Mode can also cause this status aliment, but lucky for them, there's no Tempura Wizards in Together Mode to worry about.

Spin

Spin is a status aliment that causes the affected player's screen to turn around uncontrollably, making it harder to aim and fight altogether. The Quoil, Spin Attack Power (Together Mode exclusive), and Cyclone Bomb are known to cause this status aliment

Weaken

Weaken is a particularly dangerous status ailment that temporarily reduces Pit's maximum health by half. The Great Reaper Palm can inflict this condition, but only in Together mode.

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