Super Smash Bros. · Combo Video · 2018
Luigi's Green Missile is infamous for its inconsistency—a 1-in-8 chance in Melee to suddenly explode into an unstoppable misfire that tears across the stage with massive damage and knockback. This episode of Top 20 Misfires captures the wildest moments when that random explosion actually pays off, turning recovery attempts and offstage pressure into instant-kill scenarios. What makes these clips remarkable isn't just luck—it's how misfires create genuine tension every time a Luigi player approaches the ledge. That unpredictability shifts an entire match's momentum in seconds. Some of these plays showcase intentional setups where skilled players weaponize the misfire into devastating combos, while others are pure chaos—the kind of unexpected turn that defines Smash's personality. Whether you main Luigi or just appreciate fighting game weirdness, these misfires represent both the appeal and the risk of committing to one of the series' most volatile mechanics. The compilation highlights why even a 12.5% chance event gets such attention: when it connects, it's spectacular.
Misfire may on paper only have a 12.5% chance of happening, but Luigi mains just know. Luigi's side-b (Green missile) has a 1/8 chance in Melee (And a 1/10 chance in Smash 4) to misfire when used, causing him to explode across the stage, and causing his side-b to have massively increased damage, speed, distance, and knockback. When a Luigi player is off-stage and recovering,…
Show more →Misfire may on paper only have a 12.5% chance of happening, but Luigi mains just know. Luigi's side-b (Green missile) has a 1/8 chance in Melee (And a 1/10 chance in Smash 4) to misfire when used, causing him to explode across the stage, and causing his side-b to have massively increased damage, speed, distance, and knockback. When a Luigi player is off-stage and recovering, there is always that extra bit of tension, considering the fact that with every side-b they could get a misfire and take out their opponent if they're not paying attention. This adds a little bit more excitement every ti
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