Insta-Shield
From Sonic Retro
Better known to laymen as the "Insta-Shield," the W Kaiten Attack first debuted in Sonic 3.
Jump, then tap the A button again while in midair to perform a quick 360° slash that briefly expands Sonic's attack radius and renders him invincible.
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W Kaiten Effects
- Performing a W Kaiten with a fire shield causes Sonic to briefly turn into a fireball.
- Performing a W Kaiten with a water shield makes Sonic bounce in his bubble.
- Performing a W Kaiten with a lightning shield makes Sonic jump twice.
- Performing a W Kaiten while being Super Sonic does noting!
- Performing a W Kaiten while being Hyper Sonic causes all badniks on screen to be destroyed.