Editing Dive

[[File:Mario Diving Artwork - Super Mario 64.png|thumb|Artwork from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'']]

A '''dive''' (also called a '''Body Slide''')<ref>{{cite|author=[[Sign]]|location=[[Courtyard (Peach's Castle)]]|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|date=1996|quote=Press B while running fast to do a Body Slide attack.}}</ref> is a [[List of moves|move]] used by various characters in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, though it is mainly used by [[Mario]] in 3D titles. Usually, a dive is activated by [[jump]]ing into the air followed by hitting the attack button. Diving has the character move diagonally downward out of the air as a means of attacking enemies or dodging obstacles.

[[File:SM64 Dive.gif|thumb|200px|Mario performing a dive in ''Super Mario 64'']]

In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario can use a dive when he [[dash|runs]] and {{button|N64|B}} is pressed to initiate the dive; holding back on the Control Stick or pressing {{button|N64|A}} or {{button|N64|B}} ends the move (though only the latter method retains Mario's momentum). This move can also be used during a running jump or [[Side Somersault]]. While diving, Mario [[slide]]s on his stomach across the ground and damages any enemies in his path. If Mario dives onto a sloped surface (such as a [[Slide (Super Mario 64)|slide]]), his speed will remain constant (despite the player's inputs) and he will not stop until he is on a sufficiently level surface again. In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', [[Luigi]] and [[Wario]] can dive as well, this time when the player presses {{button|DS|A}}, though the amount of damage done is dependent on the character. [[Yoshi]], however, cannot dive, instead using {{button|DS|A}} to stick out his tongue. Like in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', diving causes a small gain in height, before curving downwards. Diving in the remake also negates all fall damage. Unlike in any other game in the series, a [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]] can be performed out of a dive when the player plays as Mario, as long as the player is moving into the wall at a very slow speed.

In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario no longer has to gain speed to dive. The player can simply jump on the spot and press {{button|GCN|B}} to send Mario diving forward. While Mario can dive into enemies to defeat or damage them, he can do so only with smaller enemies such as [[Gooble]]s. He can also dive forward repeatedly if the player keeps pressing {{button|GCN|B}}. If Mario dives into [[goop]] or water on the ground, he continues to slide until the player holds back on the Control Stick or presses {{button|GCN|A}}. Unlike in ''Super Mario 64'', Mario can [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] out of a dive while in midair with {{button|GCN|R}}.

 

A variant of the dive, known as a '''claw dive''',<ref>{{cite|format=PDF|language=en|date=2013|publisher=Nintendo of America|url=www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Super_Mario_3D-World.pdf|title=''Super Mario 3D World'' manual|page=20}}</ref> is used by every character in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' (except [[Captain Toad]]), though only while in [[Cat Mario|Cat form]]. Players can hold the attack button in midair to send their characters diving downward at a high speed, attacking any enemies the players come into contact with, and can cancel the dive by letting go of the attack button. The momentum of the dive is kept, though ground-pounding or changing direction stops the character.

In ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', characters besides the [[Toad Brigade]] can now [[roll]] in midair. The player can do this by holding {{button|switch|zl}} and pressing {{button|switch|y}} in midair, similarly to the dive in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. The claw dive has also been extended to last for much longer; in almost all cases, it lasts until the character hits the ground. If the player uses a [[Lucky Bell]] to become their Cat form, they will be unable to midair-roll, due to the [[Lucky Cat Mario|Lucky Cat form]]'s pounding properties. In addition to ground-pounding, Mario can also use the claw dive to get [[coin]]s or power-ups from various glowing spots on the ground in [[Lake Lapcat]].<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=Looygi Bros.|date=March 18, 2021|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlOsoly01cA|title=10 Little Details (Part 3) {{!}} ''Bowser's Fury''|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref>

Mario is able to dive in ''Super Mario Odyssey''. The move is now performed by pressing {{button|switch|zl}} in the air to start a [[Ground Pound]] and pressing {{button|switch|y}} after jumping. Dives can also be done during the descent of a Ground Pound.<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|author=SuperMario_UK|date=September 21, 2017|url=x.com/SuperMario_UK/status/910805827300106241|title=The Dive allows you to fling yourself forward in midair, so you can get a tiny bit of extra distance.|publisher=X|accessdate=August 6, 2024}}</ref> Unlike in ''Super Mario 64''  and ''Super Mario Sunshine'', however, Mario jumps in a small arc instead of just falling, and he does not slide upon landing. Instead, Mario either lands in place or does a cosmetic roll if he lands while moving. If {{button|switch|zl}} is held while landing, Mario starts rolling with the momentum of his dive. The distance traveled with a dive is set as opposed to depending on Mario's momentum. This may be because it makes diving into [[Cappy]] to [[Cap Jump|cap-jump]] from him work more consistently. Diving and then performing a Cap Jump is known as a [[Cap Jump|Cap Dive]]. The same inputs as a dive performed underwater lets Mario perform a [[Quick Swim]], a quick dash forward mimicking the [[swim]]ming physics of ''Super Mario 64'' up to ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.

 

The Cat form's claw dive returns in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''; it is now performed by pressing {{button|switch|l}}, {{button|switch|r}}, {{button|switch|zl}}, or {{button|switch|zr}} in midair.

In many sports titles, such as the ''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' series, characters can dive in order to recover the ball. Diving is usually activated when the player tries to recover the ball from a distance, causing the character to dive in order to cover the distance between them and the ball. However, characters can dive only a certain distance and may not be able to reach the ball in time.

In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Mario and Luigi can perform a dive attack based on that from ''Super Mario 64'' by doing their dash attacks while holding a battering item.

==Profiles==

*'''Instruction booklet description (Body Slam):''' "''Press {{button|gcn|B}} while jumping to fly headfirst into enemies.''"

*'''Instruction booklet description (Slide):''' "''Press {{button|gcn|B}} while running to dive into a headfirst slide. In areas covered in liquid, control the direction of the slide with {{button|gcn|Stick}}.''"

"'''''NOTE!'''''"

 

"'''''Slip-sliding away!'''''"

"''Here's a technique that lets Mario slide in places other than slopes.''"

"''Press {{button|gcn|R}} lightly then tilt {{button|gcn|Stick}} to spray water straight ahead while running.''"

"''Immediately press {{button|gcn|B}} to dive and slide across the wet surface! Control the direction of the slide with {{button|gcn|Stick}}.''"

|Ita=Attacco in scivolata<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' European manual|page=35|date=1997|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=it}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' European manual|page=93|date=2005|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|language=it}}</ref>

|Ita2=Scivolata sulla pancia<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' instruction manual|page=19|date=2002|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe}}</ref>

|Ita3=Tuffo<ref>''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', basic actions menu</ref>

==Notes==

[[File:Mario and Tuxie diving.gif|150px|thumb|Mario and Tuxie diving together in ''Super Mario 64'']]

*If the player performs a dive next to [[Baby Penguin#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Tuxie]] or the other baby penguin near the [[Mother Penguin]] in ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the baby penguin will dive too.

*In ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario 64 DS'', falling into snow or sand from a high distance while diving results in Mario getting his head stuck inside the snow/sand for a few seconds.

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[[Category:Super Mario 3D World moves]]

[[Category:Super Mario 64 moves]]

[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey moves]]

[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine moves]]