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--- universaltech:hiddenmelee [2025/03/02 21:22] – [Characters That Can Perform a Hidden Melee] monster_domosed
+++ universaltech:hiddenmelee [2025/03/30 22:22] (current) – compsoter
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 ====== Hidden Melee ======
+<WRAP 40% right infobox>
+{{tablelayout?rowsHeaderSource=Auto}}
+^ <wrap centeralign> **//Hidden Melee//** </wrap>||
+^ <wrap centeralign>{{ ::universaltech:sevenlightningballhiddenmelee.mp4 }}</wrap>||
+^ Tech Type                                             | Universal       |
+^ Difficulty                                            | Basic Mechanics |
+^ Character Dependent                                   | Yes              |
+^ Inputs                                                | Use an ability then buffer a Heavy Melee     |
+</WRAP>
+A **Hidden Melee** is a [[universaltech:heavymelee|Heavy Melee]] whose animations are hidden/obscured using abilities. Certain animations tied to abilities have a higher "priority" than the Heavy Melee animation, overriding it and therefore "hiding" the melee animation.
-~~CLOSETOC~~
+Hidden Melees makes parrying harder, since there is less visual tells on screen. However, a person can still parry based off the sound and flame effects around your fist.
-<block classes #clip right width :language>{{ ::universaltech:sevenlightningballhiddenmelee.mp4 |}}
-<wrap center lo>A short clip of Seven executing a Hidden Melee</wrap>
-</block>
-A **Hidden Melee** is a **[[universaltech:heavymelee|Heavy Melee]]** that is obscured using abilities. This technique hides the animation of a **Heavy Melee** by allowing other animations to take priority.
+A Hidden Melee only hides the animation with another animation; a common misconception is that some Hidden Melees also obscures sound and particle effects. These are __not__ Hidden Melees: they are client-sided only and enemies can still hear the sound and particle effects.
-==== Mechanics ====
+Hidden Melees can be either hidden or obscured:
-  * **Hidden Animations:** The Heavy Melee animation is hidden by another ability’s animation.
+  * When a Hidden Melee is hidden, the melee animation is fully hidden and no part of it can be seen.
-  * **Sound & Particles:** If a Heavy Melee has no sound or particles, this is **client-sided only**. Your opponent will still hear and see the attack.
+  * When a Hidden Melee is obscured, the melee animation can still be partially seen.
-  * **Usage:** This technique makes it harder for opponents to parry and creates deceptive **close-quarters combat** scenarios.
-==== Execution ====
+The execution depends on the character and their abilities; they are typically performed by using an ability then buffering a Heavy Melee afterwards. The timing can vary; for example, <viscous_mm> Viscous' Hidden Melee can be executed quite easily, at any point during his animation. <seven_mm> Seven's Hidden Melee is a three tick window and is considerably harder.
-  * Execution varies between characters.
-  * Some characters can **Hidden Melee throughout an ability’s entire duration**, while others can only do so during a specific window.
-  * Example: <viscous_mm> **Viscous** can Hidden Melee during the entirety of **Puddle Punch**, while <seven_mm> **Seven** can only Hidden Melee when initially casting **Lightning Ball**.
-==== Characters That Can Perform a Hidden Melee ====
+===== Characters That Can Perform a Hidden Melee =====
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-| **Character**                       | **Ability**         | **Notes**                                                                                         |
+^ Character                       ^ Ability             ^ Notes                                                                                             ^
-| <bebop_card> **Bebop**              | Exploding Uppercut  | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee when using Exploding Uppercut. Heavy Melee is much shorter.  |
+| <bebop_card> Bebop              | Exploding Uppercut  | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee when using Exploding Uppercut. Heavy Melee is much shorter.  |
-| <grey-talon_card> **Grey Talon**    | Charged Shot        | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee when using Charged Shot.                                     |
+| <grey-talon_card> Grey Talon    | Charged Shot        | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee when using Charged Shot.                                     |
-| <holliday_card> **Holliday**        | Bounce Pad          | Animation hidden. Buffer when landing (only when stomping, can only occur once per pad).          |
+| <holliday_card> Holliday        | Bounce Pad          | Animation hidden. Buffer when landing (only when stomping, can only occur once per pad).          |
-| <kelvin_card> **Kelvin**            | Ice Path            | Animation hidden. Heavy Melee, then cast Ice Path.                                                |
+| <kelvin_card> Kelvin            | Ice Path            | Animation hidden. Heavy Melee, then cast Ice Path.                                                |
-| :::                                 | Ice Dome            | Animation hidden. Heavy Melee while casting Ice Dome or cast then Heavy Melee.                    |
+| :::                             | Ice Dome            | Animation hidden. Heavy Melee while casting Ice Dome or cast then Heavy Melee.                    |
-| <lash_card> **Lash**                | Grapple             | Animation hidden. Can Hidden Melee during Grapple for ~3 seconds after initial Grapple.           |
+| <lash_card> Lash                | Grapple             | Animation hidden. Can Hidden Melee during Grapple for ~3 seconds after initial Grapple.           |
-| :::                                 | Flog                | Animation hidden. Cast Flog and buffer Heavy Melee.                                               |
+| :::                             | Flog                | Animation hidden. Cast Flog and buffer Heavy Melee.                                               |
-| :::                                 | Ground Strike       | Animation hidden. Cast Ground Strike and buffer Heavy Melee.                                      |
+| :::                             | Ground Strike       | Animation hidden. Cast Ground Strike and buffer Heavy Melee.                                      |
-| <mo-and-krill_card> **Mo & Krill**  | Sand Blast          | Animation hidden. After throwing Sand Blast, Heavy Melee.                                         |
+| <mo-and-krill_card> Mo & Krill  | Sand Blast          | Animation hidden. After throwing Sand Blast, Heavy Melee.                                         |
-| <seven_card> **Seven**              | Lightning Ball      | Animation hidden. Cast Lightning Ball and buffer Heavy Melee.                                     |
+| <seven_card> Seven              | Lightning Ball      | Animation hidden. Cast Lightning Ball and buffer Heavy Melee.                                     |
-| :::                                 | Static Charge       | Animation hidden. Cast Static Charge and buffer Heavy Melee.                                      |
+| :::                             | Static Charge       | Animation hidden. Cast Static Charge and buffer Heavy Melee.                                      |
-| <shiv_card> **Shiv**                | Killing Blow        | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee after casting Killing Blow.                                  |
+| <shiv_card> Shiv                | Killing Blow        | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee after casting Killing Blow.                                  |
-| <viscous_card> **Viscous**          | Puddle Punch        | Animation obscured. While Puddle Punch is emerging, Heavy Melee.                                  |
+| <viscous_card> Viscous          | Puddle Punch        | Animation obscured. While Puddle Punch is emerging, Heavy Melee.                                  |
-| <vyper_card> **Vyper**              | Screwjab            | Animation hidden. Cast Screwjab and buffer Heavy Melee.                                           |
+| <vyper_card> Vyper              | Screwjab            | Animation hidden. Cast Screwjab and buffer Heavy Melee.                                           |
-| :::                                 | Petrifying Bola     | Animation hidden. Cast Petrifying Bola and buffer Heavy Melee.                                    |
+| :::                             | Petrifying Bola     | Animation hidden. Cast Petrifying Bola and buffer Heavy Melee.                                    |
-| <yamato_card> **Yamato**            | Shadow Form         | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee after casting Shadow Form                                     |
+| <yamato_card> Yamato            | Shadow Form         | Animation hidden. Buffer Heavy Melee after casting Shadow Form                                    |