Shock Rocket: Difference between revisions

{{quote|text=One of your [[Telescopic fist|fists]] turns into a torpedo. First, press the C Key or the Right Mouse Button to arm it. Then press the Button again to launch it. Next, use the directional arrows or the left analog stick to direct it. This [[Telescopic fist|fist]] is very useful for reaching targets that are very far away.|sign=Manual (PC version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

The '''Shock Rocket''' is a power first used by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and later in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. It allows him to fire and remotely control a missile connected to one of his [[Telescopic fist|fists]].

==In ''Rayman 3''==

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Shock Rocket is provided by the orange cans of [[Laser-Washing Powder]], and allows [[Rayman]] to shoot a guided missile which can be used to defeat enemies and trigger mechanisms. It lasts 6 seconds, making it the second shortest [[Laser-Washing Powder]] power-up (shortest one being the [[Throttle Copter]]). [[Rayman]] first chooses the direction, then shoots the missile, which triggers the countdown as if he was not standing near the can any more. Then, the player has total control of the missile until either the effect of the can has worn off, or the missile collides with something and explodes. Using the missile in battle is effective and avoids direct combat, but may require being hidden in a place where [[Hoodlum]]s cannot find or shoot at [[Rayman]], as he is vulnerable to attacks when in control of the Shock Rocket.

In the concept art shown below, the description notes it is for the [[Heavy Metal Fist]] power-up. Given visual evidence to the contrary, this wiki has opted to take this discrepancy as an error on the part of the publisher of its source.

==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''==

The Shock Rocket returns in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', where it is just known as the '''Rocket'''. When equipped, [[Rayman]] passively gains an immunity to all super effects, as well as upgrading his [[Blaster]] and [[Plunger Guard]] to create an explosion when fired. He also gains a new ability, the [[Rocket Ride]], which acts similarly to the Shock Rocket in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. When launched, a ghost of [[Rayman]] rides atop the remote-controlled rocket, moving across the battlefield and knocking any enemies in its path away. If the player detonates it on command or if it runs out of fuel, the rocket will explode, dealing damage to any enemies and/or covers in its blast radius. It can also be upgraded to apply the Burn super effect upon detonation. The costume lasts 1 turn when activated, and has a 3-turn cooldown.

 

The hair of [[Rayman]]'s Rocket costume in this game takes inspiration from ''[[Rayman 3]]'''s early concept art for the [[Heavy Metal Fist]] combat fatigue, which was erroneously named the Shock Rocket in the concept.