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==How to use== | ==How to use== | ||
===''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''=== | ===''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''=== | ||
| − | The Homing Attack | + | The first appearance of the Homing Attack, although in this game it requires a [[Gold Shield]]. To perform the move, press {{A}} or {{C}} when jumping near an enemy, otherwise nothing happens. |
===''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' series=== | ===''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' series=== | ||
| − | + | The first time the move was presented without the necessity of a [[Shield]] for execution. To perform it, press {{A}} / {{PS X}} while jumping nearby an enemy, item or object. Otherwise, the Homing Attack acts as a [[Jump Dash]], propelling Sonic downwards and forward. | |
| − | ===''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' | + | The Homing Attack is an useful tool in general as it can be used not only to defeat chains of enemies, but also to reach higher paths or defeat bosses. |
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| + | ===''[[Sonic Heroes]]''=== | ||
| + | In ''Sonic Heroes'', perform the Homing Attack by pressing {{X}} / {{A}} / Spacebar during a jump or fall in [[Speed Type|Speed formation]] while nearby an enemies, items or objects. When in [[Power Type|Power formation]], the [[Speed Type|Speed]] and [[Fly Type|Fly]] characters will [[Auto Homing|automatically target]] enemies, items or objects. | ||
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| + | The strength and behavior of the Homing Attack will change depending on the levels of power the player currently has: | ||
| + | *'''Level 0''': The attack inflicts 1 hit of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character. | ||
| + | *'''Level 1''': The attack inflicts 2 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character along with colored rings. | ||
| + | *'''Level 2''': The attack inflicts 3 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character along with larger colored rings. | ||
| + | *'''Level 3''': The attack inflicts 4 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and triggers a [[Tornado Jump]]. | ||
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| + | Like in the ''Sonic Adventure'' series, the Homing Attack acts as a Jump Dash if no enemies, items or objects are around. | ||
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| + | ===''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''=== | ||
| + | In ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', perform the Homing Attack by pressing {{PS X}} / {{A}} during a jump or fall nearby enemies, items or objects. | ||
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| + | The move can also be used by the [[Shadow Android|Shadow Androids]] in the game's multiplayer mode and by Sonic in the game's co-op aspect (exclusive to the PS2 and GC versions). | ||
===''[[Sonic Advance]]'' series=== | ===''[[Sonic Advance]]'' series=== | ||
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| − | ===''[[Sonic Rush]]''=== | + | ===''[[Sonic Rush]] series''=== |
| − | + | In both ''Sonic Rush'' and ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'' the Homing Attack is presented as a Sonic-exclusive ability. To perform it, press {{R}} when jumping near an enemy, however, it cannot be used on springs, item boxes or rails. | |
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| + | Unlike ''Sonic Rush'', where Sonic stays vulnerable after a Homing Attack, in ''Sonic Rush Adventure'' he remains in a [[Spin Attack]] state after hitting an enemy. | ||
===''[[Sonic '06]]''=== | ===''[[Sonic '06]]''=== | ||
| − | + | Sonic and Shadow can use the Homing Attack, to perform the move press {{X}} / {{A}} during a jump or while in midair near enemies, items or objects. | |
| − | ===''[[Sonic | + | Enemies in particular will be sent flying and if aimed at other enemies or breakable objects. Those will be either destroyed or take damage from the hit. |
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| + | ===''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' series=== | ||
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| + | ===''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''=== | ||
| + | In ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', press {{2}} to perform the Homing Attack when jumping near an enemy. Unlike previous games, Sonic does not remain in a Spin Attack state after hitting the targeted enemy, leaving him vulnerable. | ||
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| + | In this game, the Homing Attack is an equippable skill available from the start and costs 10 Skill Points to be equipped. The game also features additional Skills that can alter or enhance the Homing Attack mechanics if used such as the [[Homing Dash]], the Homing Cancel, the Homing Bonus and etc. | ||
===''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''=== | ===''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''=== | ||
| − | + | In both versions of ''Sonic Unleashed'', the Homing Attack is a Daytime exclusive move. To perform it, press {{X}} / {{PS Square}} in the [[Xbox 360]] / [[PlayStation 3]] during a jump or when utilizing a gimmick while near a targetable enemy or spring that has a reticle around them. | |
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| + | In the [[Wii]] / [[PlayStation 2]] versions, press {{A}} or Shake the Wii Remote / {{PS X}} when a cursor appears above a homing target to execute the move. | ||
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| + | ===''[[Sonic Colours]]''=== | ||
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| + | ===''[[Sonic Colours (DS)]]''=== | ||
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| + | ===''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]] series''=== | ||
| − | ===''[[Sonic Generations | + | ===''[[Sonic Generations]]''=== |
Press {{A}} / {{X}} during a jump when you see a reticle on an enemy. | Press {{A}} / {{X}} during a jump when you see a reticle on an enemy. | ||
| − | Note that in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Classic Sonic can unlock the Homing Attack as a | + | Note that in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Classic Sonic can unlock the Homing Attack as a Skill by collecting all of the [[Red Star Ring]]s in [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]] Act 1. In the [[Sonic Generations (3DS)|3DS version]], the Homing Attack is part of his default moveset and is automatically unlocked after defeating [[Big Arms]]. |
===''[[Sonic Lost World]]''=== | ===''[[Sonic Lost World]]''=== | ||
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| Homing Attack |
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| First seen: Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (1996) |
| Users: Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog, Amy Rose, Metal Sonic, Espio the Chameleon, Knuckles the Echidna, Miles "Tails" Prower |
| Type: Attack |
The Homing Attack is a special move principally used by Sonic the Hedgehog that allows the character to swerve during a Spin Jump, automatically zeroing in and striking a nearby enemy. It was first featured in Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island, where the instruction manual called it the Sonic Blast Attack[1]; not an intrinsic ability of Sonic at this point, it required the Gold Shield power-up to use.
Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 How to use
- 2.1 Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
- 2.2 Sonic Adventure series
- 2.3 Sonic Heroes
- 2.4 Shadow the Hedgehog
- 2.5 Sonic Advance series
- 2.6 Sonic Rush series
- 2.7 Sonic '06
- 2.8 Sonic Rivals series
- 2.9 Sonic and the Secret Rings
- 2.10 Sonic Unleashed
- 2.11 Sonic Colours
- 2.12 Sonic Colours (DS)
- 2.13 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 series
- 2.14 Sonic Generations
- 2.15 Sonic Lost World
- 2.16 Sonic Forces
- 2.17 Sonic Frontiers
- 2.18 Sonic Superstars
- 3 Other appearances
- 4 Other media
- 5 Gallery
- 6 References
Overview
The technique became a standard move in Sonic Adventure and has been included in all 3D and several 2D Sonic games since. In Sonic Heroes, it was part of the repertoire of all Speed type characters, so other users include Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Espio the Chameleon. Usually activated by pressing 
in mid-jump; if no enemies are within range, use this move to have Sonic perform a Jump Dash (in Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic would instead go straight down). In this way it often replaces Sonic's earlier double-tap jumping move, the Insta-Shield.
In Sonic Lost World, Sonic is capable of performing a Focused Homing Attack, which is capable of locking-on to multiple enemies; up to six at once. The more enemies Sonic takes out with a single Focused Homing Attack, the more Animals will be rescued than just defeating each enemy individually, with the second enemy destroyed releasing two animals, the third releasing three, and so on. This type of Homing Attack can also work on just one foe; if three layers of reticles appear on a certain enemy, the player can release the Focused Homing Attack to deal even more damage and possibly defeat the foe immediately. No bosses, excluding the first fight with Zazz, will be defeated easily with this method, but it is very effective against them.
How to use
Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
The first appearance of the Homing Attack, although in this game it requires a Gold Shield. To perform the move, press or 
when jumping near an enemy, otherwise nothing happens.
Sonic Adventure series
The first time the move was presented without the necessity of a Shield for execution. To perform it, press / 
while jumping nearby an enemy, item or object. Otherwise, the Homing Attack acts as a Jump Dash, propelling Sonic downwards and forward.
The Homing Attack is an useful tool in general as it can be used not only to defeat chains of enemies, but also to reach higher paths or defeat bosses.
Sonic Heroes
In Sonic Heroes, perform the Homing Attack by pressing 
/ / Spacebar during a jump or fall in Speed formation while nearby an enemies, items or objects. When in Power formation, the Speed and Fly characters will automatically target enemies, items or objects.
The strength and behavior of the Homing Attack will change depending on the levels of power the player currently has:
- Level 0: The attack inflicts 1 hit of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character.
- Level 1: The attack inflicts 2 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character along with colored rings.
- Level 2: The attack inflicts 3 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and leaves an energy aura behind the character along with larger colored rings.
- Level 3: The attack inflicts 4 hits of damage to the targeted enemy and triggers a Tornado Jump.
Like in the Sonic Adventure series, the Homing Attack acts as a Jump Dash if no enemies, items or objects are around.
Shadow the Hedgehog
In Shadow the Hedgehog, perform the Homing Attack by pressing / during a jump or fall nearby enemies, items or objects.
The move can also be used by the Shadow Androids in the game's multiplayer mode and by Sonic in the game's co-op aspect (exclusive to the PS2 and GC versions).
Sonic Advance series
Present in Sonic Advance 2 (Sonic-exclusive) and Sonic Advance 3 (If using Sonic, Tails or Knuckles).
- For Sonic Advance 2. Press
when jumping near an enemy, cannot be used on springs or rails. - For Sonic Advance 3. Any characters that can use Homing Attack must be paired with Cream, in case of Sonic and Tails, it works the same way as Advance 2. In Knuckles case, however, press
when jumping near an enemy and while performing the Glide
Sonic Rush series
In both Sonic Rush and Sonic Rush Adventure the Homing Attack is presented as a Sonic-exclusive ability. To perform it, press 
when jumping near an enemy, however, it cannot be used on springs, item boxes or rails.
Unlike Sonic Rush, where Sonic stays vulnerable after a Homing Attack, in Sonic Rush Adventure he remains in a Spin Attack state after hitting an enemy.
Sonic '06
Sonic and Shadow can use the Homing Attack, to perform the move press / during a jump or while in midair near enemies, items or objects.
Enemies in particular will be sent flying and if aimed at other enemies or breakable objects. Those will be either destroyed or take damage from the hit.
Sonic Rivals series
Sonic and the Secret Rings
In Sonic and the Secret Rings, press 
to perform the Homing Attack when jumping near an enemy. Unlike previous games, Sonic does not remain in a Spin Attack state after hitting the targeted enemy, leaving him vulnerable.
In this game, the Homing Attack is an equippable skill available from the start and costs 10 Skill Points to be equipped. The game also features additional Skills that can alter or enhance the Homing Attack mechanics if used such as the Homing Dash, the Homing Cancel, the Homing Bonus and etc.
Sonic Unleashed
In both versions of Sonic Unleashed, the Homing Attack is a Daytime exclusive move. To perform it, press / 
in the Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 during a jump or when utilizing a gimmick while near a targetable enemy or spring that has a reticle around them.
In the Wii / PlayStation 2 versions, press or Shake the Wii Remote / when a cursor appears above a homing target to execute the move.
Sonic Colours
Sonic Colours (DS)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 series
Sonic Generations
Press / during a jump when you see a reticle on an enemy.
Note that in Sonic Generations, Classic Sonic can unlock the Homing Attack as a Skill by collecting all of the Red Star Rings in Planet Wisp Act 1. In the 3DS version, the Homing Attack is part of his default moveset and is automatically unlocked after defeating Big Arms.
Sonic Lost World
Press during a jump when you see a reticle on one or more enemies. For certain targets, wait until more reticles appear on it to perform a Focused Homing Attack.
Sonic Forces
Press 
(Switch) / (PlayStation) / (Xbox) during a jump when you see a reticle on an enemy.
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Superstars
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. series
The Homing Attack is Sonic's standard special move in this series. When is pressed, Sonic spins in mid-air for a second, and then launches towards the back of the nearest enemy in an arc. The move can be completed faster by pressing , at the cost of accuracy. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U, the Homing Attack can be replaced with two other variants:
- Custom 1: Stomp. Instead of moving towards a target, Sonic goes straight down, meteor smashing the opponent.
- Custom 2: Surprise Attack. A faster variant of the Homing Attack, albeit with less power and range.
By swallowing Sonic, Kirby is also able to perform the Homing Attack via his Copy Ability.
Other media
Sonic Prime
Gallery
Sonic 3D Blast,
with the Gold Shield
Sonic Lost World,
Focused Homing Attack
