Best fighters in super smash bros ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now set in all of the characters it will release and the meta has gone on for long enough.

Now Upcomer is here to give you a definitive tier list of all the characters in Nintendo’s most successful fighting game. Within each tier, we have also ordered the fighters by their ranking. Keep in mind that the tier list can still change based on a characters’ performance in tournaments.

Best fighters in super smash bros ultimate
The overall tierlist of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Provided by Tierlist

D-Tier

One of the best things about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the number of viable characters. Most characters out of the 75 are able to be played in a tournament setting as long as enough time is put in. However, just like any game, there are still characters that simply lack the tools that other characters have and that is what this tier is for.

Characters like Ganondorf, Ridley, Isabelle, and Little Mac all have horrible recovery and are very exploitable. They might present some problems while both sides are on stage, most characters that are able this tier are able to outplay the options that D-tier characters have. Most of these characters also have two parts to them that are exploitable. For example, King K Rool and Ganondorf both have slow movement and a telegraphed recovery.

C-Tier

C-tier characters all have something going for them, but they are just worse than those in the tiers above them. These characters all have representation in the competitive scene and have even had strong finishes. Whether it be Juan “Skyjay” Pablo with Incineroar or Troy “Bassmage” Waters with Jigglypuff, most of the characters on this list have yet to sniff a top-eight finish. The fact that Marth is at the top of this list says it all: they are just a more difficult and weaker version of Lucina, who is two tiers above them.

B-Tier

The B-Tier has characters that have strong representation competitively that have made it far in the tournament. Starting at this tier, characters have strengths that allow them to shine in certain situations, but are still overshadowed by the characters above them. For example, Bowser can hit very hard and has a decent combo game, but has an obvious weakness in his heavy weight and inability to get out of combos. Greninja is incredibly fast and can combo well, but doesn’t do it nearly as well as the characters above him like Fox, ROB, or Palutena.

Best fighters in super smash bros ultimate

A-tier

This tier of character has a chance to win a Major with its many great representatives and strong tools. Many of the characters on this list are frequently mained by the best competitors in the  scene. Whether its Paris “Light” Ramirez Garcia blowing enemies away with the speed of his Fox or Naoto “Protobanham” Tsuji’s rock solid Lucina, many grand finals of large majors have frequently featured these characters.

When recommending new players to pick up characters, this is the tier that most players will introduce the new player to. Lucina has some of the best frame data in the game and is perfectly bread and butter. If players want to go a different direction, Pac Man is incredibly complex and plays completely differently from any other.

The best characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The top of the list for Smash Bros. UItimate is reserved for characters that have the complete package, or force every other character to play on their terms. Wolf, Joker, and Pyra/Mythra have the best frame data in the game. They all have the full package save for one or two weaknesses. Wolf has a worse recovery, Pyra can hit hard but slow, Mythra struggles to kill and Joker is significantly weaker without Arsene.

However, Their full strengths are better than all other characters in the game. On the other hand, Steve and Kazuya force the players to playa different game. Steve breaks the game by forming blocks anywhere Steve can stand, combined with incredible frame data. Kazuya forces opponents to play much safer as they can get 0-death’d in a touch.

Smash features a highly versatile and competitive array of fighters to choose from, but there is always an ongoing debate into which characters are simply better than the rest. Based on the meta, here’s our Smash Bros Ultimate tier list. 

Fighting games have always been at the forefront of competitive gaming, whether you are playing online with other players, or just hanging out with some friends. Super Smash Bros Ultimate has been the go-to game as of late.

There is a surplus of characters in Smash, and it can be deceiving to choose one every time you play. As well, not all of these fighters are on the same playing field, as some reign supreme in combat. We are going to run over the best ones to use so that you can better your play against others.

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NintendoThere are now over 80 fighters in Super Smash

How many fighters are in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?

There are 80 playable characters in Super Smash, with Pyra and Mythra being the latest additions to the cast as of May 2021.

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As well, if you head over to the official Smash website, they are planning on releasing two more characters in the near future. The identity of these fighters is still unknown as of now, but there has been a lot of debate into who we could see join the list.

Who are the DLC characters in Smash?

If you are just playing the base version of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you may be wondering how there are an additional 10 characters in the game. These 10 fighters come through the DLC fighter packs Nintendo has been releasing since the game released.

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Each DLC pack runs for around $5.99 USD, and can be purchased through the Nintendo eshop on your Switch. Below is a list of all DLC characters they have added to the game thus far!

  • Piranha Plant
    • Super Mario
  • Joker
    • Persona
  • Hero
    • Dragon Quest
  • Banjo and Kazooie
    • Banjo and Kazooie
  • Terry
    • Fatal Fury
  • Byleth
    • Fire Emblem
  • Min Min
    • ARMS
  • Steve/Alex
    • Minecraft
  • Sephiroth
    • Final Fantasy
  • Pyra/Mythra
    • Xenoblade Chronicles

Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list – All fighters ranked

There is a lot to consider when making a tier list for the characters of Super Smash Bros. Aspects that include how their attacks fair, how mobile they are, and if they are versatile against other fighters are all factors that we took into consideration when making this list.

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Furthermore, there are different classifications to fighters and this is another factor you should consider when picking a main character. Some are best up close and personal, while some rely on ranged attacks to get the upper hand over their opponent. Regardless, there are still some amazing fighters in Smash, and below is a rundown of where they all stand in the current patch!

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S Tier

This tier is reserved for the best of the best, the characters you are always going to run up against in online matches. These fighters offer immense damage, along with some nasty combos that can decimate your opponents!

  • R.O.B
  • Bayonetta
  • Peach
  • Daisy
  • Pikachu
  • Young Link
  • Ryu
  • Mewtwo
  • Bowser
  • Joker
  • Lucina
  • Hero
  • Chrom
  • Wii Fit Trainer
  • Falco
  • Byleth
  • Donkey Kong
  • Isabelle
  • Cloud
  • Lucas
  • Steve/Alex
  • Snake
  • Kirby

Best fighters in super smash bros ultimate
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A Tier

Moving down a bit, these fighters are not the best within the game. But, they can still hold their own against many of the S tier characters!

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Do not be shy to try these characters out, as some of them can easily be classified as S tier at any given moment.

  • Pichu
  • Lucario
  • Inkling
  • Olimar
  • Pyra/Mythra
  • Pokemon Trainer
  • Ken
  • Link
  • Simon
  • Corrin
  • Robin
  • Marth
  • Yoshi
  • Zelda
  • Ice Climbers
  • Fox
  • Shulk
  • Sephiorth
  • Piranha Plant
  • Greninja
  • Mr. Game & Watch
  • Jigglypuff
  • King Dedede
  • Palutena

B Tier

The following fighters are still strong in the right scenarios, but they falter when it comes to their move-set and how complex you can get with your moves.

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  • Diddy Kong
  • Bowser Jr.
  • Ike
  • Mario
  • Luigi
  • Ganondorf
  • Wario
  • Mii Swordfighter
  • Mii Gunner
  • Mii Brawler
  • Rosalina and Luma
  • Zero Suit Samus
  • Sonic
  • Palutena

C Tier

Last but not least, we have arrived at the last tier on our list. No character is overly bad in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, but these fighters will not fair as much compared to others in previous tiers.

  • Little Mac
  • Pac-Man
  • Min Min
  • Meta Knight
  • Dr. Mario
  • Dunk Hunt
  • Banjo and Kazooie
  • Terry
  • Incineroar
  • Pit
  • Dark Pit

This list is going to evolve over the course of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and there are bound to be changes in the near future. But, Smash is still one of the best Nintendo Switch games out there, and we are amped to see the last two DLC fighters.

Who is the most overpowered character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate?

Donkey Kong is the heavyweight champ While that sounds bad, the trade-off is that Donkey Kong is arguably the best heavy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate thanks to some truly sickening power moves.

What are the Top 10 Smash Ultimate characters?

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Who is the #1 smash player in the world?

Mew2King is often considered the greatest overall Smash Bros. player of all time. Greatest of all time, often shortened to GOAT, is an informal title used by a fanbase to label a person considered the best ever to compete or participate in a particular field.