Costume Break Attack

A Costume Break Attack (コスチュームブレイク) is a type of special move that was introduced in Super Smash Keyboards 8. Comparable to super moves in other fighting games, this type of move consists of a short sequence of attacks that zoom in on the target and shows part of their clothes being torn or cut open, as well as any of their accessories (such as hair ornaments, jewelry, etc.) being crushed, smashed, ruptured, and/or snapped, dealing massive damage.

In order to pull one of these off, the player must fully charge the Aggressor Bar and land a successful Smash Attack. While really powerful, some Costume Break attacks have special conditions that have to be met. For example, Akira and Taizo have to score a counterattack, meaning it can only be performed if a Combo Breaker is being performed while being attacked. Some characters, such as Mecha Miyuki NG and Shira Katsumoto, can only perform Costume Break attacks while in mid-air.