History Main / RollingAttack

* Taken UpToEleven in ''VideoGame/{{Prototype}}'', where Alex can perform an '''airborne''' Rolling Attack to hit anything within city block range. It has homing capability as well.

* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Choji uses this technique, notably seen with his Human Boulder Jutsu. Isobu the Sanbi could do this as well.
* ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'': The Rollout move, as demonstrated by a Donphan in the picture.
* ''Anime/YuGiOh'': In the Dungeon Dice Monsters arc, one of Yugi's monsters has this as a Special Ability.

* Anguirus in ''Film/GodzillaFinalWars'' attacked by curling into a ball and rolling at his enemies. He also attacks this way in the video games ''Videogame/GodzillaSaveTheEarth'' and ''Videogame/GodzillaUnleashed''.
* In the film ''Film/{{Battleship}}'', the aliens use ~7-foot-tall wheel-shaped combat drones that attack this way, by grinding/shredding into & through targets. A single one is capable of sinking a US Missile Destroyer (though it takes a little while), and another decimates a US Marine Corps base [[spoiler:including one helicoptor that [[HopeSpot takes off in time to barely avoid bisection]], only for a spiked tentacle to lash out backward from the droid and rip the coptor's tail off]].
* ''WesternAnimation/WreckItRalph'' shows [[spoiler:the Cy-Bug-fused [[BigBad King Candy/Turbo]] doing this. It can be explained that Cy-Bugs become what they eat, and they ate Turbo's car, along with him.]]

* ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'''s Spin Dash and Spin Attack are the most well-known examples of this trope. In fact, a lot of variations of this trope are part of his moveset, from his Homing Attack to rolling downhill at high speeds to even just jumping. Most Sonic characters can use some variation of these moves.
* ''Franchise/StreetFighter'': Blanka. (A Hong Kong parody film used an ''actual beach ball'' painted green to depict this.)
%%* ''VideoGame/AdventuresOfLolo'': Alma if you're in its axis.
%%* ''Franchise/MegaMan'':
%%** ''VideoGame/MegaManX'': Armored Armadillo's InvulnerableAttack.
%%** Blizzard Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6'', Strike Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan10'', and in an example that sides with the player, Tango in the Game Boy ''VideoGame/MegaManV''.
%%** ''VideoGame/MegaManZero1'': Maha Ganeshariff.
%%** ''VideoGame/MegaManZX'': Hedgeshock.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'':
** The moves Rollout and Ice Ball. They double in power if the move Defense Curl is used beforehand.
** The move Steamroller, introduced in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite'', achieves a similar effect, as well as doubling in power if the target Pokémon has previously used the move Minimize.

* ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'':
** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy'': During the final boss battle from the first game, one of [[BigBad Bowser's]] attacks involve him first turning into a rock (which inspired the rock mushroom powerup from the sequel) to crush Mario/Luigi, and later on, using his ''shell''.
** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2'': Rock Mario attacks this way, as he's turned into a large rolling boulder when the Wiimote is shaken. There are even enemies shaped like bowling pins. One of the bosses, Rollodillo, attacks this way as well.
** ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'': The Mario Bros. can do one at any time, though it only does damage as Tanooki Mario/Kitsune Luigi. It is, however, very useful for smashing bricks without being under them. This also applies to ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld''.
** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'', except this one can be used continuously. It can even go faster when rolling downhill, similar to Sonic in his Genesis games.
* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfSpyroDawnOfTheDragon'': During the battle against the golem, Terrador attacks it by covering himself in earth and rolling at high speed through its body like a living cannonball.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Psychonauts}}'', Raz can roll around on his Levitation ball. With the Rolling Havoc upgrade it can damage enemies as soon as he starts rolling.
* ''VideoGame/LaMulana'' has blue hedgehog-like creatures which curl up and then speed through scenery.
* In ''Armadillo'', you have an attack which allows you to turn into a ball.
* [[VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}} Felicia's]] {{Shoryuken}} incorporates rolling. Her CaptainErsatz from ''Galaxy Fight'', Roomi, does the same.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Action 52}}'', the main character in ''Fuzz Power'' can do that.
* Taken UpToEleven in ''VideoGame/{{Prototype}}'', where Alex can perform an '''airborne''' Rolling Attack to hit anything within city block range. It has homing capability as well.
* Present in almost every ''VideoGame/MetalGear'' game. Raiden gets a cartwheel-like attack in 2.
* Rammus from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'' has a skill called Powerball that allows him to roll like a ball with stable acceleration for some time or until he collides with an enemy. Collision will cause nearby enemies to be knocked up and take some damage.
* Kano and his Cannonball attack from ''Franchise/MortalKombat''. Mileena also possesses a rolling attack, though she keeps it to the ground.
* ''VideoGame/DarkSouls'''s Thorn armor allows you to damage foes with your dodge roll.
* The Hide of Morihaus SetBonus in ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline'' makes your UnnecessaryCombatRoll deal damage if you roll through an enemy.
* In the ''VideoGame/{{Turrican}}'' series, Turrican's signature ability is his ability to transform into a spiky energy wheel that can destroy many things in its rolling path. This ability was also featured in the ''Universal Soldier'' video game, which was a [[DolledUpInstallment dolled-up]] ''Turrican II''.
* A number of Franchise/{{Kirby}}'s abilities incorporate this, such as Wheel, Snow Bowl, and occasionally Fire. Many of his enemies are capable of the same, like the Wheelies ([[OurMonstersAreWeird living, one-eyed tires]]) and the [[ObfuscatingInsanity cunning]] Beast Pack boss [[MadArtist Sillydillo]].
* The green pirates in ''VideoGame/GoofTroop'' have a rolling charge.
* ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'':
** In ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsBirthBySleep'', Ventus's Dodge Roll, and Aqua's Cartwheel have variants that can attack enemies: the Thunder Roll and Firewheel, respectively,
** The Hebby Repp and Sudo Neku Dream Eaters in ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts3DDreamDropDistance'' can attack in this fashion by curling their bodies into a circle and rolling about like a wheel. The Drill Sye and Cera Terror use the more standard "turn into a ball" variant. They also use said attacks when performing [[CombinationAttack Link Attacks]] with Sora, the former [[IncendiaryExponent catching on fire]] thanks to the extra momentum from being thrown, the latter involving SphereFactor.

* In the ''Xenophobe'' arcade game the 3rd stage Xenophobes known as "Rollers" can roll themselves up into a ball (which is immune to the players' weapons) and roll into the players, knocking them down and damaging them.
* Terracor in ''VideoGame/TheLastStory'' does this whenever it's being stunned. Muruk (as well as [[spoiler: BonusBoss Gigamuruk]]) rotates its encased body while standing in one spot to paralyze its opponents with electricity.
* Gongs in ''VideoGame/MadStalkerFullMetalForce'' has one as a special move. It can be done across the ground or shot up into the air.
* Dillon from the ''VideoGame/DillonsRollingWestern'' games rolls himself up into a ball as an attack and as his main method of travel.
* Sash Lilac's Dragon Boost in ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'', which can also propel her upwards, in the air, and downwards from the air. Carol Tea has a subdued version of Sonic's in that it doesn't accelerate her unless done on a downward slope. It helps that the game was originally planned as a Sonic fan game.
* ''VideoGame/DragonsCrown''
** The GroundPound attack of the Dwarf has him curling up into a ball before dropping down while spinning, grinding his poor target into the floor.
** The Amazon's armed mid-air attack has her performing a rolling attack with her BladeOnAStick extended, becoming something akin to a buzzsaw. Adding the Deadly Revolution skill lets her do this [[DoubleJump multiple times before landing]].
* The eponymous duo of the ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie'' games can do a roll while they're running.
* ''VideoGame/Shantae2002'': The boss of the Cackle Mound is a partly-armored HornedHumanoid beast that attacks by becoming a spiked wheel that rolls around the room.
* In ''Videogame/{{Evolve}}'', the Behemoth can use its roll ability to run over wildlife and enemies. Given that it weighs over a hundred tons, it's surprising this doesn't do more damage.
* In ''Quik the Thunder Rabbit'', Quik's only way of attacking enemies is to spin into them.
* The third boss of ''VideoGame/{{Splatoon}}'', the Octowhirl, is a large, round, clam-like monster that uses this as its main attack. If it tries to roll through Agent 3's ink, it will get stuck in it, exposing its weak point.
* ''VideoGame/BodyBlows'': Inferno, a flame elemental being introduced in ''Body Blows Galactic'', can roll himself into a flaming Catherine wheel and launch himself at the opponent a la Kano.
* ''VideoGame/KyleAndLucyWonderworld'': Both Kyle and Lucy can build up speed while standing still, and then take off running while [[WreathedInFlames covered in flames]].

* ''VideoGame/DualBlades''/''Slashers: The Power Battle'': Jaman, despite being a MightyGlacier, is capable of rolling and throwing himself at opponents in a manner similar to the above mentioned Blanka, of whom Jaman has a few similarities to.
* In ''VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy'', Jak can roll on the ground and then perform a rolling leap that can hit enemies (also making for a handy Long Jump). Averted with the sequels as the damage ability of this move was removed, [[AntiFrustrationFeatures so that you don't accidentally hit a cop and get chased across half the city]].
* ''VideoGame/{{Gizmo}}'': The PlayerCharacter can compress his body into a cylindrical shape and roll into enemies, destroying them.
* In ''VideoGame/LostHome'', the armadillo can do this while in solo mode, allowing it to defeat some enemies and smash boulders while rolled up.
* Final boss Mondu has a roll in the Genesis fighting game ''Slaughter Sport'', done by simply holding Down+Forward.
* The fat-man enemies learn a roll-attack upon ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage3''.
* ''VideoGame/{{Tamarin}}'': The [[PlayerCharacter Tamarin]] can defeat some enemies by rolling into them.

* In ''VideoGame/{{Armillo}}'', the titular armadillo's primary method of breaking obstacles is rolling into them.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ben 10}}'': Cannonbolt is basically a free-rolling, high-speed wrecking ball. Unfortunately, he has a lot of power [[DestructiveSavior but not much control]].

* During the attack on the karate school in ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooAndTheSamuraiSword'', Scooby and Shaggy temporarily become sumo wrestlers and roll over the top of the robot ninjas.

* One of Amethyst's signature moves in ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse.'' Also used by Jasper to attack Garnet, suggesting that it's a move common to [[SuperSoldier quartz-type]] Gems.

* A number of Franchise/{{Kirby}}'s abilities incorporate this, such as Wheel, Snow Bowl, and occasionally Fire. Many of his enemies are capable of the same, like the Wheelies ([[OurMonstersAreWeird living, one-eyed tires]]) and the [[MagnificentBastard cunning]] Beast Pack boss [[MadArtist Sillydillo]].

* A number of Franchise/{{Kirby}}'s abilities incorporate this, such as Wheel, Snow Bowl, and occasionally Fire.

Not related to UnnecessaryCombatRoll or RoundedCharacter. Also see BouncingBattler.

%%* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfSpyroDawnOfTheDragon'': Terrador uses an aerial version of this in a cutscene.

* The boss of the Cackle Mound in the original ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}}'' game is an partly-armored HornedHumanoid beast that attacks by becoming a spiked wheel that rolls around the room.

* Alma in the ''VideoGame/AdventuresOfLolo'' games if you're in its axis.
* ''Franchise/MegaMan'':
** Armored Armadillo's InvulnerableAttack in ''VideoGame/MegaManX''.
** Blizzard Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6'', Strike Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan10'', and in an example that sides with the player, Tango in the Game Boy ''VideoGame/MegaManV''.
** Maha Ganeshariff from ''VideoGame/MegaManZero1''.
** Hedgeshock in ''VideoGame/MegaManZX'' Advent.

*** For some reason, in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', the action is actually called "Attack," even though the most you can attack with it is some crates.[[note]]''[[UpdatedRerelease Majora's Mask 3D]]'' fixed this issue.[[/note]]
*** ''VideoGame/TwilightPrincess'' lets Link deal damage to enemies if the Iron Boots are equipped while rolling. Repeatedly rolling into a Cuccoo briefly lets you control the Cuccoo (unlike other games where attacking them brings down the fury of the FeatheredFiends' friends).

** All the 3D ''Zelda'' games give Link the ability to roll forward. For some reason, in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', the action is actually called "Attack," even though the most you can attack with it is some crates.[[note]]''[[UpdatedRerelease Majora's Mask 3D]]'' fixed this issue.[[/note]]

* Bouncing Boy in ''ComicBook/{{Legion Of Super-Heroes}}''.

** Blizzard Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan6'', Strike Man from ''VideoGame/MegaMan10''.

** During the final boss battle from the first ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy'' game, one of [[BigBad Bowser's]] attacks involve him first turning into a rock (which inspired the rock mushroom powerup from the sequel) to crush Mario/Luigi, and later on, using his ''shell''.
** Rock Mario in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2'' attacks this way, as he's turned into a large rolling boulder when the Wiimote is shaken. There are even enemies shaped like bowling pins. One of the bosses, Rollodillo, attacks this way as well.
** The Mario Bros. can also do one at any time in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'', though it only does damage as Tanooki Mario/Kitsune Luigi. It is, however, very useful for smashing bricks without being under them. This also applies to ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld''.

* Terrador uses an aerial version of this in a cutscene of ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfSpyro The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]]''.

-->--'''DRG Miner's Manual''' on the '''Q'ronar Shellback''', ''Videogame/DeepRockGalactic''

[[caption-width-right:200:It's not just for [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog hedgehogs]].]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ben 10}}'': Cannonbolt is basically a free-rolling, high-speed wrecking ball.

* The Hebby Repp and Sudo Neku dream eaters in ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts3D'' can attack in this fashion by curling their bodies into a circle and rolling about like a wheel. The Drill Sye and Cera Terror use the more standard "turn into a ball" variant. They also use said attacks when performing [[CombinationAttack Link Attacks]] with Sora, the former [[IncendiaryExponent catching on fire]] thanks to the extra momentum from being thrown, the latter involving SphereFactor.

* ''Disney/WreckItRalph'' shows [[spoiler:the Cy-Bug-fused [[BigBad King Candy/Turbo]] doing this. It can be explained that Cy-Bugs become what they eat, and they ate Turbo's car, along with him.]]

* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Choji uses this technique, notably seen with his Human Boulder Jutsu. Isobu the three tails could do this as well.