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'''Ness''' ({{ja|ネス|Nesu}}, ''Ness'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was revealed along with | {{cquote|''Ness has a variety of moves, from long-range attacks using psychic powers known as "PSI," to short-range attacks with his bat and yo-yo. Ness can also unleash PK Thunder, a guided attack that can launch him like a rocket or help him recover!''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/ Super Smash Blog]|source=[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site]]}} | ||
'''Ness''' ({{ja|ネス|Nesu}}, ''Ness'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was revealed along with all other previous veterans on June 12, 2018 and is classified as Fighter #10. | |||
{{s|wikipedia|Makiko Ōmoto}}'s portrayal of Ness from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''. This makes ''Ultimate'' the only installment where Ness does not receive any new voice clips. | |||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
Complete one of the following: | Complete one of the following: | ||
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Ness being the 1st character to be unlocked. | *Play [[VS. match]]es, with Ness being the 1st character to be unlocked. | ||
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Kirby}} or | *Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Kirby}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the 1st character unlocked. | ||
*Have Ness join the player's party in [[World of Light]]. | *Have Ness join the player's party in [[World of Light]]. | ||
With the exception of the third method, Ness must then be defeated on [[Onett]]. | With the exception of the third method, Ness must then be defeated on [[Onett]]. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Ness | {{incomplete|A lot for this character, I only went through some basic things.}} | ||
Ness represents a unique blend of character archetypes. He has low gravity, low falling speed, average weight, average aerial drift, and above-average jump height. Although his moveset features several projectiles, Ness is more adapted to fighting in close with his fast and powerful aerials, which are facilitated by his excellent air acceleration. Conversely, Ness' grounded options are limited, as his walking speed, initial dash, and dash speed are all below average. | |||
Ness | Ness, while not a traditional zoner, enjoys a useful set of projectiles: [[PK Flash]], [[PK Fire]], and [[PK Thunder]]. PK Flash is a relatively slow-moving projectile that can be charged. Because it has low ending lag and no longer sends Ness into helplessness, PK Flash can be used to knock opponents away from the ledge while Ness is being edgeguarded or to combo into moves like up air. It also freezes opponents in place briefly when it connects, allowing for an immediate grab or other fast option if Ness is right next to the opponent. PK Fire is infamous for being spammable and can help set up combos, trap opponents for a grab or aerial, or simply rack up damage. When used in the air, PK Fire has a diagonal trajectory and decreased landing lag. [[PK Thunder]] is arguably Ness' most useful special, as it can be used to gimp opponents offstage, juggle them repeatedly, or even KO them into the upper blast zone. Ness can also send the tail into himself, launching him forward for an extremely powerful [[PK Thunder|PK Thunder 2]] attack that can be used to recover or take a very early stock from an unsuspecting opponent. Ness' down special, [[PSI Magnet]], allows Ness to heal himself by absorbing energy-based projectiles. It can also be used for [[double jump cancel|double-jump cancelling]] and now has an active hitbox that deals set knockback, giving Ness a quick aerial burst option and a stylish way to extend combos or set up a smash attack following a [[jab lock|jab reset]]. PSI Magnet is especially effective against characters that rely on energy-based projectiles, such as {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Pichu}}, and {{SSBU|Snake}}. | ||
Ness' | Ness' strength is his amazing air game. All of his aerials are relatively fast, have disjointed hitboxes, combo into each other, can KO at high percents, and autocancel from a short hop. His neutral aerial comes out on frame 5 and is very useful as a combo-breaker and out-of-shield option. It also sets up jab lock and tech chase situations at middle percents and has decent knockback at high percents, making it a viable edgeguarding and KO option. His forward aerial has a large disjoint and is quite active, making it excellent for combos, edgeguarding, and approaching. Ness' new multi-hit up aerial is strong and great for juggling, and its drag-down properties allow Ness to set up combos and KOs. Ness' back aerial is very strong when sweetspotted, and his down aerial is a slow-but-powerful meteor smash that can start combos. | ||
Ness' | Ness' grab and throw game is also outstanding and among the best in the cast. His grab is relatively fast, and all of his throws have useful applications. Ness' down throw is a useful combo starter and will often lead into multiple forward airs, and his forward throw has very high base knockback, allowing Ness to set up edgeguarding situations or even KO opponents at very early percents on some stages. Ness' up throw, while not as practical, is a solid mix-up that can set up juggling with PK Thunder or PK Flash. Most notorious, however, is Ness' back throw, which remains the most consistent kill throw in the game. | ||
Ness | Ness' ground game, while inferior to his aerials and throws, has some merits. His forward tilt and dash attack are fast and strong enough to KO at high percents, and the latter has improved range, making it viable for approaching. His up tilt is a good combo starter at low percents and can even KO at higher percents. His down tilt, which is very fast and highly spammable, can be used to two-frame, jab lock, confirm into a grab, or deal immense damage if the opponent is trapped at the ledge. His forward smash (his baseball bat) deals high damage and is among the strongest forward smashes in the game if sweetspotted with the very tip of the bat. Ness' up and down smashes (his yo-yo) have significantly improved knockback, deal damage while charging, and can hang below the stage, making them some of the best and easiest-to-use edgeguarding tools in the game. Furthermore, Ness' yo-yo can break shields if an opponent fails to react quickly with a defensive option. | ||
Ness | However, Ness is not without weaknesses. Grounded PK Fire does good damage, but is punishable on shield and easily escapable with good [[DI]], making it generally less useful than its aerial counterpart. While Ness' hitboxes are large and powerful, he can still be outspaced or stuffed out altogether by characters with even larger disjoints, especially swordfighters such as {{SSBU|Shulk}}, {{SSBU|Marth}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}}. Moreover, Ness' below-average run and air speed, as well as his lack of a quick, long-ranged projectile, render him slightly vulnerable to [[camping]]. This is especially true if Ness' opponent utilizes projectiles that are not energy-based, such as {{SSBU|Link}}'s arrows and boomerang. Ness is also vulnerable to [[juggling]] given his floatiness and lack of reliable landing options, as well as the removal of multiple air dodges. Quick, powerful aerials such as {{SSBU|Palutena}}'s up aerial or wide, disjointed aerials such as {{SSBU|Ike}}'s up aerial are particularly effective against Ness. However, Ness' most glaring weakness remains his recovery. Despite traveling a good distance, his PK Thunder 2 is extraordinarily exploitable: if the attack makes contact with an opponent or projectile mid-flight, its distance will be halved, often resulting in a gimp. Furthermore, opponents with good timing can hit Ness with a powerful attack or spike before he can launch himself. Because of its enormous knockback, PK Thunder 2 is also susceptible to many [[counterattack|counters]], and opponents who time their counter correctly will almost always kill Ness. Missing the timing, however, will typically lead to death for Ness' opponent. | ||
Overall, Ness is | Overall, Ness is a strong, offensively oriented character who excels in pressuring, edgeguarding, ledgetrapping, juggling, comboing, and KOing. However, he still suffers from problems present in previous Smash iterations, such as poor range and recovery (albeit to a lesser extent). As a result, he has a somewhat polarizing matchup spread, with even or favorable matchups against some top-tier characters, most notably {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Snake}}, and {{SSBU|Joker}}, and poor matchups against others, particularly {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Shulk}}. | ||
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
Ness has been | Ness has been greatly buffed in his transition to ''Ultimate''. His [[forward tilt]] is now a viable KO option, and his [[dash attack]] has increased knockback and range. His [[up tilt]] has decreased ending lag and is useful for starting combos, while his [[down tilt]] racks up damage much more effectively, especially near the ledge. Ness also received significant buffs to his yo-yo smash attacks ([[up smash]] and [[down smash]]), which regained their charging hitboxes and can hang below the ledge to set up easy edgeguards against most characters. His up smash also has greatly improved knockback, now making it a viable KO option. Many of Ness' other tools are more effective as well: his [[down aerial]] has more range, can once again be autocancelled from a short hop, and has a much stronger meteor smash effect; his new [[up aerial]] has drag-down properties, enabling him to set up combos; his [[PK Flash]] charges more quickly and no longer causes [[helplessness]]; his [[PK Fire]] has reduced lag (especially landing lag, making it far more useful when used in the air); his [[PK Thunder]] deals more damage; and his [[PSI Magnet]] now has a hitbox that helps Ness extend combos or set up kills. | ||
Ness has also greatly benefited from the universal changes in ''Ultimate,'' especially the new [[air dodge]] mechanics and general buffs to aerial attacks. Ness' directional air dodge travels further than that of any character (a trait he shares with {{SSBU|Lucas}}), giving him a reliable [[recovery]] option aside from the notoriously exploitable PK Thunder 2. The removal of multiple air dodges also enables Ness to pressure opponents in the air with PK Thunder 1 more consistently. Furthermore, Ness' already great aerial game is even better, as his forward, down, and up aerials deal more damage, and all of his aerials have drastically less landing lag, even compared to other characters. Most notable in this regard are his neutral and down aerials, which have less than half their previous amount of landing lag. | |||
Ness | However, Ness did receive some nerfs. His new up aerial has less horizontal range, lower kill power, and requires landing all hits (which start from behind and move in an arc above Ness) to deal considerable damage, hindering Ness' ability to juggle opponents. His grab game has been considerably toned down, with his pummel being much slower no longer being the one of the fastest pummels in the game, while his down throw's combo potential has been worsened beyond low percents due to its increased ending lag. The power of his yo-yo smash attacks now only increases by half as much when charged, and PK Flash, in exchange for its much faster charge, is significantly weaker when fully charged. | ||
Because the buffs to Ness' neutral game, punish game, edgeguarding, and recovery far outweigh the few nerfs he received, Ness is a more dangerous fighter than in previous Smash games. His tournament representation in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early metagame has been stronger overall than in ''Smash 4'', with several players such as {{Sm|FOW}}, {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|Gackt}}, and {{Sm|Awestin}} achieving great results with the character. | |||
===Aesthetics=== | |||
*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''Smash 4'', Ness' model features a more subdued color scheme, and some of the detailing on his clothes and weapons are more prominent, such as the stitching on his socks.}} | |||
*{{change|Ness always faces the screen regardless of which direction he turns, causing his animations to be mirrored.}} | |||
*{{change|Ness, like many other characters, has been made much more expressive. He is much angrier when attacking, such as using his tilts. His eyes now bulge and grow more circular when he is hit or frozen.}} | |||
*{{change|Ness has a new idle, [[dashing]], and [[air dodge]] animation.}} | |||
*{{change|Ness' [[victory pose]]s have been slightly altered:}} | |||
**{{change|When Ness poses with his bat, he swings his bat only once instead of multiple times.}} | |||
**{{change|Ness skips into the victory area instead of hopping in place.}} | |||
**{{change|He has a more astonished expression during his look-about victory pose.}} | |||
===Attributes=== | |||
*{{buff|Like all characters, Ness' [[jumpsquat]] animation takes 3 frames to complete (down from 5).}} | |||
*{{buff|Ness [[run]]s faster (1.46265 → 1.609).}} | |||
**{{buff|Ness' initial [[dash]] is much faster (1.3 → 1.826).}} | |||
*{{buff|Ness [[walk]]s slightly faster (0.8635 → 0.907).}} | |||
*{{buff|Ness' [[air speed]] is higher (0.9588 → 1.007).}} | |||
*{{buff|Ness' [[traction]] has been significantly increased (0.0546 → 0.131), going from average to being tied for the fifth highest traction in the game.}} | |||
*{{buff|Ness [[jump]]s higher.}} | |||
*{{buff|Forward [[roll]] has less ending lag ([[FAF]] 31 → 30).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Forward roll grants less [[intangibility]] (frames 4-17 → 4-15).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Back roll has more startup with less intangibility (frames 4-17 → 5-16), and more ending lag (FAF 31 → 35).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Spot dodge]] has less ending lag (FAF 28 → 26).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Spot dodge grants less intangibility (frames 3-18 → 3-17).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Air dodge]] grants more intangibility (frames 3-28 → 3-30).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Air dodge has significantly more ending lag (FAF 34 → 60), now being one of the slowest.}} | |||
*{{buff|The reintroduction of directional air dodges benefits Ness more than the rest of the cast, as his directional air dodge grants more distance compared to other characters' (a trait he shares with {{SSBU|Lucas}}), and it provides him with a reliable recovery mixup to avoid leaving himself vulnerable by using [[PK Thunder]].}} | |||
===Ground attacks=== | |||
*[[Neutral attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|The first hit drags opponents towards Ness with the farthest hitboxes ([[361]]° → 180°), and the second hit uses a different angle throughout (70° → 361°). Both hits also have altered knockback (8 base/50 scaling → 30/20 base/25/15 scaling (hit 1), 30/20/25/20 (hit 2)). This allows for the full neutral attack to connect more reliably.}} | |||
**{{buff|Consecutive uses of the first hit of neutral attack are faster (9 → 7 frames).}} | |||
**{{buff|The first hit transitions faster into the second hit (frame 7 → 5), which transitions faster into the third hit (frame 7 → 6).}} | |||
**{{nerf|All hits have a higher [[hitlag]] multiplier (1× → 1.7× (hit 1), 1.2× (hit 2), 2× (hit 3)), giving opponents more time to [[SDI]] each hit and [[DI]] the last hit.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The second hit deals less damage (2% → 1.5%).}} | |||
**{{nerf|The third hit has a shorter hitbox duration (frames 6-9 → 6-7).}} | |||
*[[Forward tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|Forward tilt has drastically increased base knockback (12 → 35), turning it into a viable KO option starting at around 155% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}.}} | |||
**{{buff|It deals more damage when not angled (9% → 10%), no longer dealing less damage than the angled versions, and thus making its KO ability consistent.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The hitboxes have been moved slightly inwards (X offset: 0.7u/2.9u → 0.6u/2.7u), marginally reducing its range.}} | |||
*[[Up tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|Up tilt has less startup, with the sweetspot having a longer duration (frames 7-8 → 5-6 (sourspot)/5-8 (sweetspot)), and less ending lag (FAF 32 → 29). This improves its combo potential and allows it to function more effectively as an anti-air.}} | |||
**{{buff|It has more knockback scaling (126 → 140), improving the sweetspot's KO potential, without worsening the move's combo ability due to its reduced lag and Ness' faster jumpsquat.}} | |||
*[[Down tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|Down tilt deals more damage (4%/2% → 4.5%/3%).}} | |||
**{{buff|It can be interrupted earlier by actions besides another down tilt (FAF 14 → 12).}} | |||
**{{buff|Its base knockback and knockback scaling have been reversed (3/6 base/20 scaling → 20/3). This increases its safety on hit at low percents so that opponents in range can no longer [[shield]] in-between hits, improving its reliability for racking up damage.}} | |||
**{{buff|The increased [[shieldstun]] for tilts allows down tilt to repeatedly hit and keep opponents locked into their shields until they get out of the move's range or are [[shield stab]]bed, improving its offensive utility.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It no longer has a bonus [[trip]] chance, removing its guaranteed setups.}} | |||
*[[Dash attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|Dash attack's second hit now extends backwards (Z offset: 16u → 13u-16u), improving its ability to hit opponents next to Ness.}} | |||
**{{buff|The last hit has drastically increased knockback scaling (104 → 133), significantly improving its KO potential despite its lowered angle (80° → 70°).}} | |||
*Yoyo ([[up smash]] and [[down smash]]): | |||
**{{buff|Up smash and down smash once again have their charging hitboxes from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', hitting opponents repeatedly for 1% damage per hit. Unlike in those games, however, charging these moves still increases their damage, making the charging hitboxes far more useful. The yo-yo can also hang below the ledge, improving Ness' edgeguarding abilities significantly.}} | |||
**{{nerf|They have a lower maximum damage multiplier (1.4× → 1.2×) and cannot be held as long as most other smash attacks.}} | |||
**{{change|The text on the yo-yo now reads "SUPER NINTENDO 2018 MOTHER".}} | |||
*[[Up smash]]: | |||
**{{buff|Up smash has less ending lag (FAF 56 → 53).}} | |||
**{{buff|It no longer possesses an early hit that deals 9%, allowing it to KO more consistently.}} | |||
**{{buff|It has considerably more knockback scaling (60 → 79), significantly improving its KO potential.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It has more startup (frame 6 → 10), no longer hitting behind Ness during its first active frames.}} | |||
*[[Down smash]]: | |||
**{{nerf|Down smash deals one hit less at both sides, increasing its startup (frame 10 → 12) and reducing its total damage (12% → 11%).}} | |||
{{ | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*{{buff|All aerials have much less landing lag (18 frames → 8 (neutral), 20 → 12 (forward), 17 → 10 (back), 14 → 8 (up), 28 → 12 (down)).}} | |||
*[[Neutral aerial]]: | |||
**{{change|Ness emits PSI from his hands when using the move. It also uses a [[magic]] effect and SFX, rather than a neutral effect with punch SFX.}} | |||
*[[Forward aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|Forward aerial deals more damage (1% → 1.5% (hits 1-3), 4% → 5.5% (hit 4); 7% → 10% (total)), with knockback scaling not fully compensated on the last hit (150 → 128), improving its KO potential.}} | |||
*[[Back aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|Back aerial's outer hitbox has been moved outward and down (X offset: 2.7u → 3.7u, Y offset: 0u → 2u), improving its horizontal range and better matching the inner hitbox in height.}} | |||
*[[Up aerial]]: | |||
**{{change|Ness has a new up aerial: he waves his hand in an overhead arc while emitting PSI from his index finger. It is a multi-hit move, dealing up to five hits.}} | |||
**{{buff|Up aerial has a longer hitbox duration (frames 8-11 → 8-14 (hits 1-4), 15-16 (hit 5)), and more disjointed vertical range above Ness.}} | |||
**{{buff|It has less ending lag (FAF 42 → 34). Coupled with its longer duration and multi-hit nature (guaranteeing opponents are launched during the latest active frames), this allows it to combo into itself in the air from low to mid percents.}} | |||
**{{buff|The first four hits use the [[autolink angle]] (366°). This allows Ness to drag opponents down to the ground with the move and combo into several others, which is further complemented by its lower landing lag.}} | |||
**{{buff|It deals more total damage (13% → 2.5% (hits 1-4), 5% (hit 5); 15% total), with knockback compensated on the last hit if the damage from the previous hits is added (13 base/109 scaling → 40/180). Combined with its increased combo potential, this overall drastically strengthens its damage racking ability.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Up aerial has drastically decreased horizontal range, hindering its use for landing and approaching directly.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It [[auto-cancel]]s later (frame 27 → 34), matching its interruptibility.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The last hit launches at a more horizontal angle (85° → 73°). While this allows it to combo better into other moves at low percents, such as neutral and forward aerial, it greatly hinders its KO potential, as it is now vulnerable to [[LSI]].}} | |||
*[[Down aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|Down aerial is now interruptible again, reducing its ending lag (FAF 60 → 55).}} | |||
**{{buff|It deals more damage (12% → 14% (clean), 10% → 12% (late)) and knockback (20 base/70 scaling → 37/74 (clean), 70 scaling → 74 (late)), making it a significantly stronger [[meteor smash]].}} | |||
**{{buff|It has a longer duration (frames 20-21 (clean)/22-25 (late) → 20-22/23-26).}} | |||
**{{buff|It auto-cancels earlier (frame 50 → 41), allowing Ness to auto-cancel it in a [[short hop]] like in earlier ''Smash'' titles.}} | |||
**{{buff|The clean hit has a much larger hitbox (3.9u → 6u), making it easier to land.}} | |||
**{{buff|The removal of [[tech]]ing for grounded meteor smashes, coupled with down aerial's immensely decreased landing lag and better auto-cancel window, significantly improve its combo potential onstage.}} | |||
**{{change|Down aerial uses a kick SFX instead of a magic SFX on hit.}} | |||
== | ===Throws and other attacks=== | ||
Ness | *{{change|Ness [[grab]]s and [[pummel]]s his opponents using PSI, with accompanying sound effects.}} | ||
*[[Grab]]s: | |||
**{{nerf|Standing grab has increased ending lag (FAF 35 → 38).}} | |||
**{{nerf|Dash grab has more startup (frame 8 → 9) and ending lag (FAF 43 → 46), and slightly less horizontal range (Z2 offset: 10u → 9.8u).}} | |||
*[[Pummel]]: | |||
**{{buff|Pummel deals slightly more damage (1.2% → 1.3%).}} | |||
**{{nerf|It has less startup (frame 3 → 1) and ending lag (FAF 10 → 7), but deals much more hitlag (4 frames → 14), drastically increasing its effective duration. This hinders its damage racking ability, no longer being one of the fastest pummels in the game.}} | |||
**{{change|It uses a magic effect, rather than a neutral effect.}} | |||
*[[Back throw]]: | |||
**{{nerf|Back throw releases the opponent closer to Ness, slightly reducing its KO potential.}} | |||
*[[Down throw]]: | |||
**{{buff|Down throw's first three hits have a lower hitlag multiplier (1× → 0.5×), allowing it to execute faster.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It launches the opponent earlier (frame 30 → 28), and has a slightly longer duration (FAF 50 → 51), reducing its combo potential.}} | |||
**{{change|While the move's total damage is unchanged, it deals four hits before the throw instead of five, which have redistributed timings (frames 10/14/18/22/26 → 6/10/14/27) and damage values (0.6% (hits 1-5) → 0.5% (hits 1-3), 1.5% (hit 4)).}} | |||
*[[Edge attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|Edge attack deals more damage (7% → 9%).}} | |||
===Special moves=== | |||
*[[PK Flash]]: | |||
**{{buff|PK Flash travels faster, and reaches its full charge much quicker (frame 150 → 121).}} | |||
**{{buff|It has five frames less ending lag (uncharged: FAF 70 → 65).}} | |||
**{{buff|It can travel through [[Soft platform|soft]] and [[semisoft platform]]s. It also no longer dissipates immediately upon making contact with [[hard platform]]s, allowing its full charge to be unleashed on the ground by simply holding the button, much like in ''Melee''.}} | |||
**{{buff|The explosion has a longer hitbox duration (1 → 4 frames) and is larger (size multiplier: 0.9× uncharged/1.43× fully charged → 1.05×/1.8×).}} | |||
**{{buff|It no longer causes [[helplessness]] when used in the air, allowing Ness to hit opponents near edges from offstage without self-destructing.}} | |||
**{{buff|It has much more base knockback (10 → 50), with knockback scaling barely compensated (70 → 65), strengthening it at lower charge levels. Combined with its lower ending lag, and the increased hitlag in ''Ultimate'', which effectively lengthens the move's frame advantage on hit due to its projectile properties, it can also start combos at low to mid percents if the opponent is hit close enough to Ness.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It deals significantly less damage when fully charged (37% → 27%), hindering its KO potential despite its increased knockback values.}} | |||
**{{change|PK Flash has a more aquamarine color and emits its respective ''EarthBound'' graphic (specifically the "α" form) upon detonating.}} | |||
*[[PK Fire]]: | |||
**{{buff|PK Fire has less startup (frame 21 → 18), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 59 → 56).}} | |||
**{{buff|It has significantly less landing lag (30 frames → 12), improving the aerial version's zoning ability.}} | |||
**{{buff|The spark is bigger and deals more damage on its initial hit (4% → 6%).}} | |||
**{{buff|Due to the universal nerfs to roll intangibility frames, PK Fire can catch rolls more effectively.}} | |||
**{{change|The flame pillar has a faster rehit rate (11 → 7), but no longer has a hitbox that deals more damage (2%/1% → 1%). As a result, it cannot deal as much damage, but it is more consistent overall.}} | |||
**{{change|PK Fire pushes Ness back slightly, similar to {{SSBU|Lucas}}'s PK Fire.}} | |||
**{{change|Ness uses one hand to fire the projectile while emitting a red spark from his index finger. Diamond-shaped PSI energy also rises up within the fire pillar, resembling PK Fire γ's graphics from ''EarthBound''.}} | |||
*[[PK Thunder]]: | |||
**{{buff|PK Thunder deals more damage (8% → 11%) and has increased knockback scaling (50 → 55), allowing it to KO near the top blast line at high percents.}} | |||
**{{buff|The new air dodge mechanics significantly improve its edgeguarding ability, allowing Ness to pressure opponents more reliably and force them to spend their air dodge, leaving them open to punishes.}} | |||
**{{change|PK Thunder emits yellow hexagon-shaped PSI energy, which more closely resembles its appearance in ''EarthBound''.}} | |||
**{{change|It has an angle indicator when the ball of lighting moves close to Ness. While this allows for the player to more accurately determine the trajectory Ness will travel during PK Thunder 2, it also makes it more predictable to opponents.}} | |||
*[[PK Thunder 2]]: | |||
**{{buff|PK Thunder 2 travels further.}} | |||
**{{buff|In addition to its full intangibility during frames 1-9, it grants intangibility on Ness' head during frames 10-32, improving its safety for recovery.}} | |||
**{{buff|The window for using PK Thunder again after bouncing off a wall is much bigger. In addition, Ness enters the rebound animation when bouncing against the ground, instead of being [[Floor recovery|knocked down]], allowing him to use PK Thunder a second time.}} | |||
**{{nerf|When hit by PK Thunder 2, the opponent is always launched in the horizontal direction Ness is facing. This makes KOing at very low percents much less likely if the opponent gets hit behind Ness.}} | |||
**{{change|The clean hit triggers [[Special Zoom]] upon hitting an opponent.}} | |||
*[[PSI Magnet]]: | |||
**{{buff|PSI Magnet begins [[absorb]]ing projectiles faster (frame 10 → 7), and has less ending lag (FAF 30 → 25).}} | |||
**{{buff|It no longer halts Ness' horizontal momentum in the air, now functioning as it did in ''Brawl'', improving Ness' movement options.}} | |||
**{{buff|It has gained a hitbox close to Ness from frame 7 onward, which deals 4% damage with weak [[set knockback]], and can rehit opponents every 10 frames. This grants the move offensive utility, and alongside the changes above, allows it to be used in combos. The lingering hitbox can also destroy weak projectiles, improving its safety when used for absorption.}} | |||
**{{change|PSI Magnet now emits pink diamond-shaped PSI from the center, more closely resembles its appearance in ''EarthBound''. It also features a visible suction effect around the magnet.}} | |||
*[[Final Smash]]: | |||
**{{change|[[PK Starstorm]] summons slower meteors that spread out over the stage, similar to its ''Brawl'' iteration, but can still be aimed horizontally like the ''Smash 4'' iteration. [[Paula]] and [[Poo]] now accompany Ness during the move. PK Starstorm particle effects from ''EarthBound'' accompany each meteor, and the Sound Stone's background pattern appears in the stage's background.}} | |||
**{{buff|Ness no longer sinks downward while channeling PK Starstorm while airborne. In addition, if this Final Smash was initiated while in the air, Ness is propelled upward a moderate amount at the conclusion. This can assist in recovery.}} | |||
==Update History== | |||
Ness has recieved a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s. Update 2.0.0, increased autocancel frames for up aerial matching the ending lag of the move and his down aerial deals more damage while keeping the knockback the same. Update 3.0.0, nerfed yo-yo charging smash attacks which was infamous for breaking shields easily. He also received buffs such as PK Flash having a larger hitbox, and physics changes to the yo-yo that improved its potential as an edge guarding tool. Update 3.1.0 reverted the yo-yo physics back to its pre-patch state, and his neutral attack connects more reliably. | |||
'''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|2.0.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|2.0.0}}''' | ||
{{ | *{{buff|Up air autocancels earlier (frame 40 → 34), matching the move's [[interruptibility]].}} | ||
*{{buff|Down air deals more damage (12% → 14% (clean), 10% → 12% (late)), albeit with its knockback compensated.}} | |||
'''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.0.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.0.0}}''' | ||
{{ | *{{nerf|Up smash and down smash are automatically unleashed from charging state earlier and hit less often while charging (frames between hits: 3 → 5).}} | ||
*{{buff|PK Flash has a larger hitbox.}} | |||
*{{buff|The physics of Ness' yo-yo string are stiffer. This improves the consistency of up smash and down smash at the ledge.}} | |||
'''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | '''{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{SSBU|3.1.0}}''' | ||
{{ | *{{buff|Neutral attack 2 has more range and the hitbox is moved forward, causing it to connect into neutral attack 3 more reliably.}} | ||
*{{nerf|The physics of Ness' yo-yo string have been reverted back to their pre-3.0.0 properties.}} | |||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
*Ness possesses a special jump. When jumping in midair, Ness will ascend in a floatier, curved trajectory. The upward momentum of Ness' double jump can be | *Ness possesses a special jump. When jumping in midair, Ness will ascend in a floatier, curved trajectory. The upward momentum of Ness' double jump can be affected through various actions if timed correctly, such as aerial attacks, air dodges or special moves. This trait is shared with [[Mewtwo (SSBU)|Mewtwo]] and [[Lucas (SSBU)|Lucas]]. | ||
''For a gallery of Ness' hitboxes, see [[Ness (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].'' | ''For a gallery of Ness' hitboxes, see [[Ness (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].'' | ||
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|game=SSBU | |game=SSBU | ||
|neutralcount=3 | |neutralcount=3 | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname= | ||
|neutral1dmg=2% | |neutral1dmg=2% | ||
|neutral2dmg=1.5% | |neutral2dmg=1.5% | ||
|neutral3dmg=4% | |neutral3dmg=4% | ||
|neutraldesc=Two punches followed by a front kick. The first and second hits can [[lock]]. | |neutraldesc=Two punches followed by a front kick. The first and second hits can [[lock]]. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=10% | |ftiltdmg=10% | ||
|ftiltdesc=A roundhouse kick that can be angled. Surprisingly good power, KOing at around 120% at the ledge. | |ftiltdesc=A roundhouse kick that can be angled. Surprisingly good power, KOing at around 120% at the ledge. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg= | |utiltdmg=7% (spark), 5% (body) | ||
|utiltdesc=Jumps and attacks with an upward double palm thrust that produces a PSI spark from his hands. Has a sourspot located on his body that deals | |utiltdesc=Jumps and attacks with an upward double palm thrust that produces a PSI spark from his hands. Has a sourspot located on his body that deals 5%. A decent anti-air and juggling tool. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=4.5% (foot), 3% (toes) | |dtiltdmg=4.5% (foot), 3% (toes) | ||
|dtiltdesc=A swift shin kick. Extremely spammable and can be used to lock. Has a sourspot located on the tip of his foot. | |dtiltdesc=A swift shin kick. Extremely spammable and can be used to lock. Has a sourspot located on the tip of his foot. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 1 aerial), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3) | |dashdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (hit 1 aerial), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3) | ||
|dashdesc= A double palm thrust that sends three PSI sparks out in front of him with the third spark knocking the opponent up into the air. The first spark deals more damage to aerial targets. Good to set up juggles and pressuring from afar. Difficult to punish on shield if only the last hit connects. The disjointed hitboxes go very far, giving it impressive range for a dash attack. The first hit is more damaging on opponents in the air. | |dashdesc= A double palm thrust that sends three PSI sparks out in front of him with the third spark knocking the opponent up into the air. The first spark deals more damage to aerial targets. Good to set up juggles and pressuring from afar. Difficult to punish on shield if only the last hit connects. The disjointed hitboxes go very far, giving it impressive range for a dash attack. The first hit is more damaging on opponents in the air. | ||
|fsmashname=Batter Up! | |fsmashname=Batter Up! | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (low), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|22}} (tip), 2× damage (reflected projectiles) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (low), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|20}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|22}} (tip), 2× damage (reflected projectiles) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Swings his | |fsmashdesc=Swings his bat. It can [[reflect]] incoming projectiles with a high multiplier and is one of the strongest forward smashes in the game, killing most characters around 50% by the ledge. However, its lag is considerable and makes it easy to punish up close. | ||
|usmashname=Around the World | |usmashname=Around the World | ||
|usmashdmg=1% (charge), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13|1.2}} | |usmashdmg=1% (charge), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13|1.2}} | ||
|usmashdesc=Sends his | |usmashdesc=Sends his yo-yo forward and performs an "around-the-world", hitting first in front then above and behind. It has a hitbox while charging and can hang from the ledge, but can only be held for an additional half of a second instead of two, and has a max charge damage multiplier of 1.2×. | ||
|dsmashname=Walk the Dog | |dsmashname=Walk the Dog | ||
|dsmashdmg=1% (charge), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10|1.2}} | |dsmashdmg=1% (charge), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10|1.2}} | ||
|dsmashdesc=Sends his | |dsmashdesc=Sends his yo-yo backward and performs the "walk-the-dog" with it, hitting first behind then in front. It has a hitbox while charging and can hang from the ledge, but can only be held for an additional half of a second instead of two, and has a max charge damage multiplier of 1.2×. Might have troubles linking correctly if the opponent is at the furthest point of the back hit. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | |nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Spins diagonally in the air with his arms outstretched, emitting PSI from his hands. Quick, coming out on frame 5 and acts like a [[sex kick]]. Rather useful to break combos and as an out-of-shield option. Autocancels from a short hop. It has decent knockback, making it a good edgeguarding and KOing option. | |nairdesc=Spins diagonally in the air with his arms outstretched, emitting PSI from his hands. Quick, coming out on frame 5 and acts like a [[sex kick]]. Rather useful to break combos and as an out-of-shield option. Autocancels from a short hop. It has decent knockback, making it a good edgeguarding and KOing option. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hit 1-3), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5.5}} (hit 4) | |fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hit 1-3), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5.5}} (hit 4) | ||
|fairdesc= A double palm thrust that generates a stream of PSI sparks from his hands. Comes out on frame 8, making it tied with up aerial for the second fastest out of Ness' aerials. Decently safe on shield if Ness backs away during the attack, and it's useful to start and continue combos. Autocancels from a short hop. Can chain into itself multiple times at low percentages, making it a useful wall-of-pain tool. | |fairdesc= A double palm thrust that generates a stream of PSI sparks from his hands. Comes out on frame 8, making it tied with up aerial for the second fastest out of Ness' aerials. Decently safe on shield if Ness backs away during the attack, and it's useful to start and continue combos. Autocancels from a short hop. Can chain into itself multiple times at low percentages, making it a useful wall-of-pain tool. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late) | |bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late) | ||
|bairdesc=A dropkick that produces a PSI spark. Comes out on frame 10. The clean hit is very strong, being his strongest aerial overall. Autocancels from a short hop. | |bairdesc=A dropkick that produces a PSI spark. Comes out on frame 10. The clean hit is very strong, being his strongest aerial overall. Autocancels from a short hop. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|2.5}} (hits 1-4), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 5) | |uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|2.5}} (hits 1-4), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 5) | ||
|uairdesc=Waves his finger in an arc above his head while generating PSI sparkles, hitting up to 5 times. Autocancels from a short hop. A great combo tool, as its linking hits and last hit's vertical angle combine to make it a great combo extender. It can also KO well near the upper blast line at high percentages since the final hit has extremely high knockback scaling. Overall great power. | |uairdesc=Waves his finger in an arc above his head while generating PSI sparkles, hitting up to 5 times. Autocancels from a short hop. A great combo tool, as its linking hits and last hit's vertical angle combine to make it a great combo extender. It can also KO well near the upper blast line at high percentages since the final hit has extremely high knockback scaling. Overall great power. | ||
|dairname= | |||
|dairname= | |||
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (late) | |dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (late) | ||
|dairdesc=Twirls before kicking down into the air, producing a PSI spark. The clean hit can [[meteor smash]], and can be used to start combos on-stage fairly reliably if landed against grounded opponents. Autocancels from a short hop. Ness' slowest aerial, coming out on frame | |dairdesc=Twirls before kicking down into the air, producing a PSI spark. The clean hit can [[meteor smash]], and can be used to start combos on-stage fairly reliably if landed against grounded opponents. Autocancels from a short hop. Ness' slowest aerial, coming out on frame 20. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Grabs with both hands. A fast grab with a slight amount of ending lag. | |grabdesc=Grabs with both hands. A fast grab with a slight amount of ending lag. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=1.3% | |pummeldmg=1.3% | ||
|pummeldesc=Attacks the opponent with a discharge of PSI energy. | |pummeldesc=Attacks the opponent with a discharge of PSI energy. | ||
|fthrowname=PK Throw | |fthrowname=PK Throw | ||
|fthrowdmg=11% | |fthrowdmg=11% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Psychokinetically swings his opponent in a small circle in front of himself before sending them off forward. Very high base knockback, but incredibly low knockback scaling, which gives it little to no KO potential even after Sudden Death percentages. It is useful for setting up an edgeguard, however, or KO'ing an opponent early on if near the blastzone. | |fthrowdesc=Psychokinetically swings his opponent in a small circle in front of himself before sending them off forward. Very high base knockback, but incredibly low knockback scaling, which gives it little to no KO potential even after Sudden Death percentages. It is useful for setting up an edgeguard, however, or KO'ing an opponent early on if near the blastzone. | ||
|bthrowname=Reverse PK Throw | |bthrowname=Reverse PK Throw | ||
|bthrowdmg=11% | |bthrowdmg=11% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Psychokinetically swings the opponent over his head before sending them off backward, in a diagonally upwards motion. It is the opposite of his forward throw, possessing very low base knockback but incredibly high knockback scaling, making it one of the strongest back throws in the game, and considered the most versatile KO throw overall, as it can KO much more reliably anywhere onstage at higher percentages than most other back throws at its level of strength like {{SSBU|Incineroar}}'s or {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}'s, due to its much higher knockback scaling. | |bthrowdesc=Psychokinetically swings the opponent over his head before sending them off backward, in a diagonally upwards motion. It is the opposite of his forward throw, possessing very low base knockback but incredibly high knockback scaling, making it one of the strongest back throws in the game, and considered the most versatile KO throw overall, as it can KO much more reliably anywhere onstage at higher percentages than most other back throws at its level of strength like {{SSBU|Incineroar}}'s or {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}'s, due to its much higher knockback scaling. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg= | |uthrowdmg=10% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Psychokinetically spins the opponent above his head before sending them up. It leaves the opponent in an unfavorable position where they can be juggled, most commonly by PK Thunder. | |uthrowdesc=Psychokinetically spins the opponent above his head before sending them up. It leaves the opponent in an unfavorable position where they can be juggled, most commonly by PK Thunder. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-3), 1.5% (hit 4), 4% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-3), 1.5% (hit 4), 4% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=Throws the opponent onto the ground and scorches them with PK Fire. A strong combo starter, having guaranteed follow-ups into neutral aerial, forward aerial and up aerial. | |dthrowdesc=Throws the opponent onto the ground and scorches them with PK Fire. A strong combo starter, having guaranteed follow-ups into neutral aerial, forward aerial and up aerial. | ||
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|nsname=PK Flash | |nsname=PK Flash | ||
|nsdmg=11%-27% | |nsdmg=11%-27% | ||
|nsdesc=A | |nsdesc=A green sphere of light appears above Ness and flies forward in an arc if charged. The arc it travels can be controlled, and the projectile is able to go through [[platform#Soft_platforms|soft]] and [[platform#Semisoft_platforms|semisoft platforms]] and will not dissipate upon contact with [[platform#Hard_platforms|hard platforms]]. | ||
The longer the special button is held, the stronger the explosion will be. | The longer the special button is held, the stronger the explosion will be. | ||
|ssname=PK Fire | |ssname=PK Fire | ||
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|dsname=PSI Magnet | |dsname=PSI Magnet | ||
|dsdmg=4% per hit | |dsdmg=4% per hit | ||
|dsdesc=Surrounds Ness with a purple energy field, allowing him to [[absorb]] energy-based projectiles (such as {{SSBU|Mario}}'s [[Fireball]], {{SSBU|Fox}}'s | |dsdesc=Surrounds Ness with a purple energy field, allowing him to [[absorb]] energy-based projectiles (such as {{SSBU|Mario}}'s [[Fireball]], {{SSBU|Fox}}'s [[Blaster (Fox)|Blaster]] or {{SSBU|Samus}}'s [[Charge Shot]]) or explosions (including all of {{SSBU|Snake}}'s explosives) and heal for 1.6× the damage he would have taken, but only at a maximum of 30% damage per projectile. | ||
It possesses a hitbox on startup if held, and will also slightly push back opponents on release. Upon absorption, the magnet can be canceled with a jump, roll or spot dodge. Can also be used | It possesses a hitbox on startup and if held, and will also slightly push back opponents on release. Upon absorption, the magnet can be canceled with a jump, roll or spot dodge. Can also be used to stall Ness' vertical momentum slightly in the air. | ||
|fsname=PK Starstorm | |fsname=PK Starstorm | ||
|fsdmg=8% per hit | |fsdmg=8% per hit | ||
|fsdesc=[[Paula]] and [[Poo]] join Ness, assisting him in summoning [[wikibound:PK Starstorm|a shower of falling stars]] to attack his enemies. The comets will rain down over the stage and can be slightly aimed left and right. | |fsdesc=[[Paula]] and [[Poo]] join Ness, assisting him in summoning [[wikibound:PK Starstorm|a shower of falling stars]] to attack his enemies. The comets will rain down over the stage and can be slightly aimed left and right. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
Ness teleports onto the stage with PSI Teleport, ending in an explosion leaving him covered in soot which he then shakes off his body. | |||
===[[ | ===[[Taunts]]=== | ||
*'''Up taunt''': Turns toward the screen and nods while saying "Okay." The pose is similar to that of his clay model from ''EarthBound''. | *'''Up taunt''': Turns toward the screen and nods while saying "Okay." The pose is similar to that of his clay model from ''EarthBound''. | ||
*'''Side taunt''': Swings his bat out in front of him and strikes a pose, similar to how baseball players use it to indicate they are hitting a home run. | *'''Side taunt''': Swings his bat out in front of him and strikes a pose, similar to how baseball players use it to indicate they are hitting a home run. | ||
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===[[Idle pose]]s=== | ===[[Idle pose]]s=== | ||
*Look to his | *Look to his right, then to his left. | ||
*Places his finger to his forehead before pointing it forward. | *Places his finger to his forehead before pointing it forward. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBUNessIdle1.gif|Ness' first idle pose | SSBUNessIdle1.gif|Ness' first idle pose | ||
SSBUNessIdle2.gif|Ness' second idle pose | SSBUNessIdle2.gif|Ness' second idle pose | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==In | ==In competitive play== | ||
Upon the release of ''Ultimate'', Ness was considered a low-high or upper-mid tier character at best, roughly on par with his ''[[Smash 4]]'' counterpart. Despite his improved recovery and various buffs, Ness was still somewhat hindered by the popularity of swordfighters, who have posed difficult matchups for Ness throughout the ''Smash'' series. Furthermore, the loss of the ability to airdodge multiple times before landing and the smaller hitbox of Ness' up air led players to believe that landing would be more challenging for Ness than in ''Smash 4''. | |||
'' | |||
However, Ness' results in the early metagame of ''Ultimate'' demonstrated his improvement since ''Smash 4''. The overall mechanics of ''Ultimate'' and the changes to Ness' aerials and specials have greatly bolstered Ness' neutral, advantage, recovery, and movement options. In addition, many of Ness' hardest matchups from ''Smash 4'' (most notably {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}}, {{SSBU|Cloud}}, and {{SSBU|Corrin}}) were nerfed and are considered far less troublesome. | |||
Top players' viewpoints of Ness remain slightly mixed. Although players such as {{Sm|VoiD}} and {{Sm|Dabuz}} regard Ness merely as an upper-mid tier character, he appears to enjoy even or slightly favorable matchups against some of ''Ultimate'''s best characters; {{Sm|ESAM}} considers Ness the most difficult matchup in the game for {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, and {{Sm|MkLeo}} has expressed reluctance to play against Ness as {{SSBU|Joker}}. Overall, Ness is a dangerous but somewhat inconsistent character at high level, with his overwhelming offensive kit and edgeguarding prowess offset by his limited recovery and landing options. Ness has achieved results on par with a modest high-tier character, largely thanks to players such as {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|Gackt}}, and {{Sm|Awestin}}. | |||
===Notable players=== | |||
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from February 1st, 2019 to July 7th, 2019.'' | |||
====Active==== | |||
*{{Sm|ATATA|USA}} - A very strong Ness player from the Midwest. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Midwest Arena 2: Doubles Masters}}, 2nd at Second City Smash 3, and 5th at {{Trn|Midwest Arena}}. He has defeated {{Sm|MuteAce}}, {{Sm|8BitMan}}, {{Sm|Daybreak}}, and {{Sm|Ned}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Chicago Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Chicago Ultimate Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Awestin|USA}} - One of the best Ultimate players in Texas, as well as one of the best Ness players in the world. Consistently places 1st in large tournaments in his region, especially the {{Trn|Shockwave}} series. Placed 1st at {{Trn|No Fun Allowed 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Ultimatum}} and has wins over multiple top players such as {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|Dakpo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, {{Sm|SDX}}, {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|tamim}}, {{Sm|Trela}}, and {{Sm|Magister}}. | |||
*{{Sm|FOW|USA}} - One of the best Ness players in the world. Consistently places 1st in Las Vegas tournaments, placed 2nd at {{Trn|LVL Up Expo 2019}} and 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Las Vegas Power Rankings]]. Has taken sets off of {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Tsu}}, yeti, BestNess, Dakpo, and {{Sm|K9sbruce}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Fsann|Japan}} - One of the best Ness players in Japan. Placed 25th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}} with wins over Logix, MASA, and Kuroitsu. | |||
*{{Sm|Gackt|Japan}} - The best Ness player in Japan and one of the best Ness players in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 2}} and 5th at both {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}} and {{Trn|Umebura SP 4}}, as well as 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Kongo Saga}} with wins over {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Cosmos}}, {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|Kome}}, {{Sm|Lea}}, {{Sm|ProtoBanham}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Tea}}, {{Sm|Tsu}}, {{Sm|VoiD}}, and {{Sm|Umeki}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Lumbre|USA}} - The best Ness player in [[SoCal]]. Placed 49th at both {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} and {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}. Has wins over {{Sm|VoiD}}, {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Nitro}}, {{Sm|Eim}}, {{Sm|Charliedaking}}, {{Sm|KiraFlax}}, {{Sm|falln}}, and {{Sm|MrConCon}}. Ranked 15th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|MASA|Japan}} - Co-mains Ness with Falco and is one of the best Ness player in Japan. Placed 49th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 7}}. Has wins over {{Sm|ZAKI}}, {{Sm|FILIP}}, and {{Sm|Ke-ya}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Luco|Australia}} - One of the best Ness players in Australia, along with {{Sm|Poppt1}}. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Phantom 2019}}. | |||
*{{Sm|PEW|France}} - One of the best Ness players in Europe. Placed 5th at both {{Trn|Elysium: Yggdrasil}} and {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 1}}. | |||
*{{Sm|PkChris|USA}} - The best Ness player in the tri-state area. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Smash at The Paramount}} and 33rd at both {{Trn|Pound 2019}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. He has defeated players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Suarez}}, {{Sm|Mr E}}, {{Sm|ZD}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Ralphie}}, {{Sm|Phantom|p=Connecticut}}, and {{Sm|Stocktaker69}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Poppt1|Australia}} - Placed 1st at {{Trn|BigWinSmash Ultimate Showdown 2}} and 9th at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}. | |||
*{{Sm|PSI Force|Philippines}} - The best Ness player in the Philippines. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Gamebookr's Mid-Year Smash Tournament}}, 3rd at {{Trn|REV Major 2019}}, and 4th at {{Trn|SEA Major 2019}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Filipino Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|S1|Netherlands}} - One of the best Ness players in Europe. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Elysium: Yggdrasil}}, 7th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Tech Republic IV}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Shaky|USA}} - Placed 13th at {{Trn|Pre-Genesix}} and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. | |||
*{{Sm|taranito|Japan}} - Placed 17th at both {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Songn}}, {{Sm|Gackt}} and {{Sm|akasa}}. | |||
====Inactive==== | |||
*{{Sm|BestNess|USA}} - One of the best Ness players in the world before his retirement. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Splat Bros}} (in conjunction with {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}), 9th at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}}, 17th at both {{Trn|Shine 2019}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Captain L}}, {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}}, {{Sm|Goblin}}, {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|LeoN}}, {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Prodigy}}, {{Sm|Raito}}, and {{Sm|yeti}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Jtails|USA}} - Placed 5th at {{Trn|Don't Park on the Grass 2018}} and 49th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}. Retired from competitive smash. | |||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Home to Onett!== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Home to Onett!== | ||
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Ness fights opponents largely based on his journey in ''EarthBound'' in reverse from [[Magicant]] to [[Onett]]. | Ness fights opponents largely based on his journey in ''EarthBound'' in reverse from [[Magicant]] to [[Onett]]. | ||
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!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes | !Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes | ||
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|1||{{ | |1||Ness {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}||[[Magicant]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Magicant (for 3DS / Wii U)}}''||The opponent has his 5th alternate costume equipped, referencing Ness' younger self that he encounters in Magicant. If the player is using the 5th alternate costume, default Ness {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px}} will appear as the enemy instead. | ||
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|2||{{ | |2||{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[New Pork City]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|You Call This a Utopia?!}}''|| | ||
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|3||{{ | |3||{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (x3)||[[Fourside]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Fourside}}''||A reference to the robots fought in the {{s|wikibound|Monotoli Building}}. | ||
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|4||{{ | |4||{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Gerudo Valley]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}}''||A reference to {{s|wikibound|Dusty Dunes Desert}}. | ||
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|5||{{ | |5||{{SSBU|Toon Link}} {{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (x2)||[[Luigi's Mansion]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise}}''||A reference to the zombies fought in {{s|wikibound|Threed}}. When used, the only Assist Trophy summoned will be [[Jeff]]. | ||
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|6||{{ | |6||{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px}} and {{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Onett]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Onett Theme / Winters Theme}}''||A reference to the {{s|wikibound|Sharks}} and the dogs fought in Onett. When used, the only Assist Trophy summoned will be [[Starman (EarthBound)|Starman]]. | ||
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|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | |colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | ||
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==Role in [[World of Light]]== | ==Role in [[World of Light]]== | ||
[[File:WoL-10Ness.jpg|thumb|Finding Ness in World of Light|left]] | [[File:WoL-10Ness.jpg|thumb|Finding Ness in World of Light|left]] | ||
Although Ness | Although Ness does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (sans {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light. | ||
Ness can be found in a pink cloud area reminiscent of [[Magicant | Ness can be found in a pink cloud area reminiscent of [[Magicant]]. | ||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
===Fighter Battle=== | ===Fighter Battle=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="width:5%;"|No. | ! style="width:5%;"|No. | ||
!style="width:5%;"|Image | ! style="width:5%;"|Image | ||
!Name | ! Name | ||
!Type | ! Type | ||
!Power | ! Power | ||
!Stage | ! Stage | ||
!Music | ! Music | ||
|- | |- | ||
|10 | | 10 | ||
|[[File:Ness SSBU.png|center| | | [[File:Ness SSBU.png|center|108x108px]] | ||
| {{SSBU|Ness}} | |||
|{{ | | {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} | ||
|7,500 | | 7,500 | ||
|[[Magicant]] ([[Ω form]]) | | [[Magicant]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Magicant (for 3DS / Wii U)}}'' | | ''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Magicant (for 3DS / Wii U)}}'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{ | {{-}} | ||
==[[Spirit]]== | ==[[Spirit]]s== | ||
Ness' | Ness' Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Ness in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''. | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
NessSpirit.png|563. '''''Ness''''' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==In Spirit | ==In Spirit battles== | ||
===As the main opponent=== | ===As the main opponent=== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |||
! colspan=4|Spirit | ! colspan=4|Spirit | ||
! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="width:5%;"|No. | ! style="width:5%;"|No. | ||
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! Conditions | ! Conditions | ||
! Music | ! Music | ||
|- | |- | ||
|307 | |307 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Slugger Green Glove Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Yoshi'' | |{{anchor|Slugger & Green Glove}}Slugger & Green Glove | ||
|''Yoshi series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} | |•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | ||
|1,500 | |1,500 | ||
|{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | ||
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|•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]] | |•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]] | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|565 | |565 | ||
| | |[[File:Ninten Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |Ninten | ||
|•{{SSBU|Ness}} Team {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} | |''Earthbound series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Ness}} Team (×4) ({{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|13,700 | |13,700 | ||
|[[Magicant]] | |[[Magicant]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly | |•The enemy's PSI attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Bein' Friends}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|571 | |571 | ||
| | |[[File:Starmen Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |{{b|Starman|EarthBound}} | ||
|•Metal {{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | |''Earthbound series'' | ||
| | |•Metal {{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|4,200 | |4,200 | ||
|[[Lylat Cruise]] | |[[Lylat Cruise]] | ||
|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Starman)<br>•Item: Stars | |•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Starman]])<br>•Item: Stars | ||
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy is metal | |•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy is metal | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|579 | |579 | ||
| | |[[File:RamblinEvilMushroom.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |[[Ramblin' Evil Mushroom]] | ||
|''Earthbound series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} | |•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | ||
|1,600 | |1,600 | ||
|[[Distant Planet]] | |[[Distant Planet]] | ||
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|•The enemy starts the battle with a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom | |•The enemy starts the battle with a Ramblin' Evil Mushroom | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Humoresque of a Little Dog}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,087 | |1,087 | ||
|{{ | |{{anchor|Nico Fire}}[[File:Nico Fire Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''StreetPass Mii Plaza'' | |Nico Fire | ||
|''StreetPass Mii Plaza series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Fox}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Sonic}} {{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} | |•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Fox}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Sonic}} {{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | ||
|1,500 | |1,500 | ||
|[[Big Blue]] | |[[Big Blue]] | ||
|•Uncontrollable Speed | |•Uncontrollable Speed | ||
|•All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly | |•All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink| | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Wii Sports Resort}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,116 | |1,116 | ||
|{{ | |{{anchor|Pitcher & Batter}}[[File:Pitcher Batter Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|Pitcher & Batter | |||
|''Baseball'' | |''Baseball'' | ||
|•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}×2 | |•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}<br>•{{SSBU|Lucas}} {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (×2) | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | ||
|1,700 | |1,700 | ||
|[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] ( | |[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
|•Item Tidal Wave<br>•Item: Sports | |•Item Tidal Wave<br>•Item: Sports | ||
|•The enemy favors side smash attacks<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]]<br>•Certain items will appear in large numbers | |•The enemy favors side smash attacks<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Home-Run Bat]]<br>•Certain items will appear in large numbers | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink| | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Baseball (Training)}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===As a minion=== | ===As a minion=== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |||
! colspan=4|Spirit | ! colspan=4|Spirit | ||
! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ||
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|566 | |566 | ||
| | |[[File:Ana spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |Ana | ||
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}} | |''Earthbound series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|9,200 | |9,200 | ||
|[[Magicant]] (hazards off) | |[[Magicant]] (hazards off) | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|570 | |570 | ||
| | |[[File:Flying Man Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |[[Flying Man]] | ||
|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} Team {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} | |''Earthbound series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} Team {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Flying Man Hat, Flying Man Outfit) (×5)<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | |||
|9,100 | |9,100 | ||
|[[Magicant]] | |[[Magicant]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]] | |•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|572 | |572 | ||
| | |[[File:Paula Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |[[Paula]] | ||
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}} | |''Earthbound series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | |||
|13,300 | |13,300 | ||
|[[Onett]] | |[[Onett]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|576 | |576 | ||
| | |[[File:Ness's Father.png|center|40x40px]] | ||
|'' | |Ness's Father | ||
|''Earthbound series'' | |||
|•Clear {{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Chartreuse}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} | |•Clear {{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Chartreuse}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | ||
|13,500 | |13,500 | ||
|[[Onett]] | |[[Onett]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|1,156 | |1,156 | ||
| | |[[File:Komurasaki Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|'' | |Girl from Hajimari no Mori | ||
|''Hajimori no Mori'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | |•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|Ness}} {{Head|Ness|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | ||
|2,300 | |2,300 | ||
|{{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} ([[Battlefield form]]) | |{{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} ([[Battlefield form]]) | ||
|•Hazard: Fog | |•Hazard: Fog | ||
|•The stage is covered in fog<br>•The enemy favors down specials | |•The stage is covered in fog<br>•The enemy favors down specials | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink| | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Yūyūki Medley}} | ||
|Protagonist of ''Hajimari no Mori'' | |Protagonist of ''Hajimari no Mori'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Ness|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Ness|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBU Ness Number.png|Ness' | SSBU Ness Number.png|Ness' fighter card. | ||
NessJoinsTheBattleSSBU.jpg|Ness' unlock notice. | |||
SSBUWebsiteNess1.jpg|Ness [[idling]] on the [[Bridge of Eldin]]. | SSBUWebsiteNess1.jpg|Ness [[idling]] on the [[Bridge of Eldin]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteNess2.jpg|Performing his [[up smash]] on [[Kalos Pokémon League]]. | SSBUWebsiteNess2.jpg|Performing his [[up smash]] on [[Kalos Pokémon League]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteNess3.jpg|Performing [[PK Flash]] on [[Frigate Orpheon]]. | SSBUWebsiteNess3.jpg|Performing [[PK Flash]] on [[Frigate Orpheon]]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Character Showcase Video=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Ness was the only one of the four original [[unlockable character]]s from '' | *Ness was the only one of the four original [[unlockable character]]s from ''Smash 64'' to be playable in the E3 demo. | ||
**Ness is also the only one to appear on the box art. However, {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} is featured in the full group artwork. | **Ness is also the only one to appear on the box art. However, {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} is featured in the full group artwork. | ||
*Although most characters from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' are | **Ness is also the only one not to fight a unique boss and instead face [[Master Hand]] as his final boss. | ||
*''Ultimate'' | *Although most characters from the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' are numbered by their debut game's original release date, Captain Falcon and Ness can be considered an exception; ''F-Zero'' was originally released in 1990, four years before ''EarthBound''. Additionally, in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Captain Falcon will always be fought first if the unlock conditions for both him and Ness are met simultaneously. However, it is also possible that Ness is numbered per the 1989 release date of ''EarthBound Beginnings'', which is also how he is ordered in ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[All-Star Mode#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|All-Star Mode]]. | ||
*''Ultimate'' is the first ''Smash'' game in which Ness has a greater number of aerials | *''Ultimate'' is the first ''Smash'' game where Ness does not receive any new voice clips. | ||
*''Ultimate'' is the first ''Smash'' game in which Ness has a greater number of aerials which use PSI than Lucas, being 5 to 4 as opposed to 2 and 3 to 3 in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'' respectively. | |||
*Ness being unlocked by clearing Classic Mode as Kirby could be a reference to Ness being unlocked on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', that both are voiced by Makiko Ōmoto, or that both are from games developed by [[HAL Laboratory, Inc.]] | *Ness being unlocked by clearing Classic Mode as Kirby could be a reference to Ness being unlocked on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', that both are voiced by Makiko Ōmoto, or that both are from games developed by [[HAL Laboratory, Inc.]] | ||
*As of ''[[Ultimate]]''{{'}}s release, Ness has had more different victory themes than any other character, receiving new ones in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''Ultimate'', in addition to his original one from the first two games. | *As of ''[[Ultimate]]''{{'}}s release, Ness has had more different victory themes than any other character, receiving new ones in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''Ultimate'', in addition to his original one from the first two games. | ||
*Ness is one of the only two unlockable characters in ''Ultimate'' who can be the first character unlocked in more than one way | *Ness' official artwork resembles [[:Image:Ness SSB4 Hoax.png|a hoax that claimed he would appear in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']] [[Ness (SSB4)|before he was actually revealed]]. | ||
*Ness is the only character to travel to all ''EarthBound'' universe stages in Classic Mode. | |||
*Ness is one of the only two unlockable characters in ''Ultimate'' who can be the first character unlocked in more than one way. These being through the timed based challenges and through Kirby's Classic Mode. The other character who shares this distinction is {{SSBU|Villager}}. | |||
{{SSBUCharacters}} | {{SSBUCharacters}} |