Finishing Leap

Finishing Leap (フィニッシングリープ, Finisshingu Rīpu) replaced Glide as Sora's Up Special Move in version 0.8a of the Super Smash Flash 2 Demo. Sora performs a rising jump slash that deals 9% damage with his Keyblade. It can be cancelled, before Sora flips, by any attack, but this also cancels most vertical movement. It is one of the few up specials that does not leave the user in a helpless state.

Due to its properties, Finishing Leap is one of the most versatile moves in the game. Its most common use is as a safe recovery option, where Sora can utilize it and Firaga to gain respectable distance; the recovery moves' active hitboxes protect Sora from edgeguarding attempts. However, Finishing Leap can also be used as a potent out of shield option. Due to its extremely quick start-up and favorable launch angle, an out-of-shield Finishing Leap on a grounded enemy can set up for a Firaga KO if the enemy does not DI in time. Additionally, it can extend and close combos close to the ground.