Editing Samus (SSB4)

|name         = Samus

|image       = [[Image:Samus SSB4.png|250px|Samus]]

|game         = SSB4

|ssbgame1     = SSB

|ssbgame2     = SSBM

|ssbgame3     = SSBB

|tier = E

|ranking = 41

'''Samus''' ({{ja|サムス|Samusu}}, ''Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Her return to the series was confirmed in the [[E3 2013]] trailers on June 11th, 2013, while she was also among the first wave of [[amiibo]] figures that are compatible with ''SSB4''. However, unlike in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Samus is no longer capable of transitioning into {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, with the latter now becoming a standalone character.

Samus is currently ranked 41st out of 58 on the [[tier list]], placing her at the top of the E tier and making her the highest ranked low-tier character. This is a noticeable improvement over her bottom-tier placement in ''Brawl'', where she was ranked 32nd out of 38. Samus possesses numerous projectiles in the form of her [[Charge Shot]], [[Missile]] and [[Bomb (Samus)|Bomb]], all of which grant her strong zoning potential alongside her [[Grapple Beam]]. Charge Shot also functions as a fearsome KOing option and a strong [[punish]]ing option in many situations due to its high damage output and excellent knockback, while her Bomb and Grapple Beam can aid her recovery. Samus also possesses a good air game that allows for powerful and highly damaging combos when she finds or sets up an opening, which is further supplemented by set-ups in the form of her dash attack, up tilt, down aerial, down throw and Grapple Beam.

While Samus has noticeably improved since ''Brawl'', largely due to game updates, most of her fellow [[veteran]]s have also improved at varying degrees. This has resulted in her overall representation being poor (which is compounded by her very high learning curve), although she has attained a dedicated playerbase nevertheless. Thanks to the likes of professionals such as {{Sm|IcyMist}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|KayJay}}, {{Sm|Afro Smash}} and {{Sm|Jonny Westside}}, Samus' results have continuously improved over time, most notably with IcyMist's 9th place finish at {{b|Royal Flush|tournament}}, Afro Smash's strong results in the United Kingdom and KayJay's 13th place finish at [[Smashdown World]]. As a result, Samus' placement has notably risen with each iteration of the tier list, and many players label her as a solid character with the potential to rise even further.  

Samus is unique among her fellow heavyweights. While she is tied with {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} as the sixth heaviest character in the game, she is a [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]] character with slightly below average [[walking]] and [[dash]]ing speeds, average [[air speed]] and slow [[falling speed]]. These attributes grant her an easier time chasing aerial opponents and forcing air dodges, yet also cause her to be juggled rather easily. When combined with her few reliable landing options and slow falling speed, opponents will also have more time to punish Samus as she attempts to return to the stage. In addition, many of her moves artificially extend her hurtboxes, leading to trades, an opponent grabbing her invisible hurtboxes and, in some cases, getting punished after landing a move despite her being visually out of range of the opponent's counterattack. Furthermore, some of the hitboxes on her moves, most notably up smash, forward smash and up aerial, have the issue of failing to connect properly or even whiffing outright.

In addition, Samus has a strong air game. Her back aerial is one of her best moves courtesy of its power, damage output, speed and range. Her down aerial can be a powerful meteor smash, forward aerial is a good pressuring tool due to its long duration, and up aerial is an excellent combo option. Lastly, her neutral aerial is a viable KOing option as of update 1.1.5. When coupled with her high jumps, Samus' air game is also potent while she is off-stage, as she can recover from nearly anywhere on the stage, stay in position for longer periods of time due to her floatiness, or bait the opponent by stalling in the air and punishing edge-guard attempts.

Samus' grab game is also somewhat useful, as her [[Grapple Beam]] has impressive range, doubles as a [[tether recovery]] (with its range as such having been increased since ''Brawl'') and is a capable spacing tool when used as a [[grab aerial]]. However, it still possesses considerable ending lag despite it having been reduced since ''Brawl'' and updates [[1.0.8]] and [[1.1.5]]. Down throw is very useful for starting combos that deal respectable damage and can be used with her neutral, forward and up aerials at varying percentages. Many of her combos can rack up more than 30% and when using platforms to her advantage, or string together multiple times and then be finished with Screw Attack, leading to a KO or dealing 40%-50% at the very least. Lastly, her pummel is tied with {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s as the fastest in the game, although it is also the least damaging one.

Samus' ground game is mediocre overall. All of her smash attacks are punishable, with only her forward smash being a fairly reliable KOing option due to its quick start-up lag. Her neutral attack is very mediocre, which is noticeably exemplified in its inability to connect at high percentages and thus limits Samus' anti-pressuring ability. Her tilts can combo, KO, and have decent range, but suffer from her unique hurtbox issue. Due to this and her average dashing speed, most Samus players will often find themselves in the air, where her strengths lie.

Dense Charge Shot is dependent on the matchup and the player's playstyle. As one of the strongest projectiles in the game, it takes a bit longer to charge, and has much less speed and range. However, it gives Samus multiple set-ups due to the length of time the Charge Shot stays in the air and with the increased damage, can force shield breaks much easier and KO much easier. Slip Bomb, while dealing less damage, has the useful property of tripping grounded opponents and meteor smashing airborne opponents, making it useful as a set up for a grab or a punish and an edge-guarding option to spike the opponent. Mega Bomb can be used to stall opponents, since Samus can stay next to the Mega Bomb itself while waiting until it explodes, allowing Samus to either retreat, launch Missiles, charge her Charge Shot, or force an approach. Melee Charge Shot has a shorter charge time than both Charge Shot and Dense Charge shot, while also having considerably more hitstun and shieldstun with the inclusion of extra pushback after its use, making it extremely safe if shielded or even whiffed.

==Changes from ''Brawl''==

Samus has received a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', but has been buffed overall due to her buffs being more abundant and helpful. Samus has gained several new KOing options, the most notable of which is [[Charge Shot]], which has drastically increased speed and knockback. The other noteworthy options include her forward smash, up smash, neutral aerial, forward aerial and [[Screw Attack]]. Forward smash now has a powerful sweetspot in the form of a fiery blast at the tip of her Arm Cannon. Neutral aerial, forward aerial, up smash and Screw Attack have each have had their knockback improved, most notably on neutral aerial (and only to the last hit in Screw Attack's case). Additionally, forward aerial, up smash and Screw Attack's multiple hits now connect better to further ensure that opponents cannot escape their respective last hits. Samus' dash attack is also capable of KOing due to its sweetspot having increased knockback growth, although it is not as viable in doing so as the aforementioned moves.

Aside from her new KOing options, Samus benefits from the general changes between ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4''. With the changes to [[hitstun]] canceling, Samus' combo game has been improved. Her attacks such as down throw and dash attack have been given better knockback angles, and she is able to combo attacks into each other far easier, with multiple combo starters and combo oriented moves, including dash attack, up tilt, forward aerial, up aerial and down aerial. Due to the overall higher fall speeds in the transition, Samus was given improvements to her [[falling speed]], [[air speed]], and [[gravity]], which makes her aerial presence more threatening, giving her access to combos she never had before, and also allows her to land slightly easier than in ''Brawl''. The changes to shields and [[shieldstun]] in update [[1.1.1]] also benefit her, as she can use her Charge Shot, Super Missile and Bomb in tandem with other moves to easily break shields.  

However, Samus also received a few nerfs in other areas during the initial. Her forward smash now has sightly increased ending lag as well as a new sourspot that is rather weak and runs along the Arm Cannon, while her up smash now deals less damage overall, though its knockback was heavily compensated, however. Likely due to receiving more KOing options, some of Samus' more reliable finishers in ''Brawl'', such as her down tilt and down smash, can no longer KO until very high percents. [[Missile]] is harder to camp with due her losing the ability to perform her Missile Cancel technique, though her projectiles overall are still powerful and useful in their own right. Additionally, a few of Samus' most damaging attacks deal slightly less damage (though they still deal high damage relative to the cast), while her aerials have slightly more landing lag (though this is a universal nerf among the cast).

Overall, Samus has been buffed overall from ''Brawl'' despite receiving a fair share of nerfs. She has been slightly re-balanced to be less reliant on projectiles, now wielding a slightly improved close-range game, with both her damage racking ability and combo game having been vastly improved. Most importantly, she has noticeably improved KOing potential, enabling her to score KOs much easier. While a few of her moves now require slightly more precision, such as her forward smash, neutral aerial and Missile, they compensate for this by being more rewarding. As such, she has a relatively high learning curve, but can be quite viable and versatile when mastered, similarly to {{SSB4|Shulk}}. Dedicated players like {{Sm|IcyMist}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Afro Smash}} have managed to bring her some degree of tournament success and continue to develop her metagame.

*{{buff|Samus [[Walking|walks]] faster (1.05 → 1.0615).}}

*{{buff|Samus [[dash]]es faster (1.445 → 1.504).}}

*{{buff|Samus' [[air speed]] is faster (0.987 → 1.03).}}

*{{change|Samus' [[falling speed]] is faster (1.07 → 1.3).}}

*{{buff|Samus' [[fast fall]]ing speed is faster (2.0 → 2.08).}}

*{{buff|Samus' [[gravity]] is higher (0.75 → 0.77).}}

*{{change|Samus is no longer connected to {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} via [[Final Smash]], taunt, or menu input usage, with the latter becoming her own separate character.}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack's second hit deals 1% more damage (7% → 8%) and has increased vertical range.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack's first hit has decreased hitstun and increased knockback growth. This allows opponents to shield the second hit or even be launched out of range for the second hit to land, hindering its utility.}}

*{{buff|Forward tilt has adjusted hitbox properties. Its non-angled varient has received two sweetspots covering the lower leg and foot that deal more damage and received sourspots on her upper leg and body that deal the same damage as in ''Brawl'' (7%/8% → 7%/8%/9%/10%). Additionally, its upward and downward angles have each received a sweetspot on her foot that deals 1% more damage (10% → 11%). Lastly, it has increased knockback, improving its KO potential.}}

*{{nerf|Forward tilt's upward and downward angles have received sourspots covering her upper leg and body (10% → 8%/9%/10%). It also has increased start-up lag (frame 7 → 8).}}

*{{nerf|Down tilt deals 2% less damage (14% → 12%) and has decreased knockback growth (60 → 48), hindering its KO potential.}}

*{{buff|Down tilt has slightly increased range.}}

*{{buff|Up tilt has reversed damage outputs (13% → 12% (grounded opponents), 12% → 13% (aerial opponents)), improving its combo potential on grounded opponents and its KO potential on aerial opponents.}}

*{{buff|Dash attack has received an early hitbox that deals 7% and prevents point-blank whiffing. It also has adjusted hitbox timings and longer hitbox durations (frames 8-10 (clean)/11-16 (late) → 8-9 (early)/10-13 (clean)/14-18 (late)), decreased ending lag ([[IASA]] 38 → 34), improved knockback against aerial opponents. When coupled with the changes to hitstun canceling, these changes significantly improve its combo potential.}}

*{{change|Forward smash has received a sweetspot and a sourspot. The sweetspot is at the tip of the Arm Cannon and deals more damage (14%/13%/12% → 15%/14%/13.5%), while the sourspot is along the Arm Cannon and deals 1% less damage (14%/13%/12% → 13%/12%/11%). However, the sourspot is still somewhat stronger than the previous sourspot (20 (base)/100 (growth) → 16/112).}}

*{{nerf|Forward smash has increased ending lag (IASA 47 → 49).}}

*{{change|Forward smash's animation has changed. Its sweetspot is now indicated by a [[Flame|fiery]] blast at the Arm Cannon's tip.}}

*{{nerf|Up smash deals 5% less damage (23% → 18%).}}

*{{buff|Up smash connects together better and has increased knockback, improving its KO potential.}}

*{{nerf|Down smash deals less damage (15% (front)/14% (back) → 10%/12%) and has decreased knockback (90 (base)/50 (growth) → 70/46 (front), 80 (base)/40 (growth) → 70/48 (back)), hindering its KO potential. Both hits also have shorter hitbox durations (frames 9-11 (front)/17-19 (back) → 9-10/17-18).}}

*{{buff|Down smash has decreased ending lag (IASA 52 → 45) and it is now a [[semi-spike]], improving its edge-guarding potential.}}

*{{buff|Samus has a new [[neutral aerial]], a spinning roundhouse kick. Compared to the previous neutral aerial, it deals more damage (9%/6% → 10%/9%/8%), has more knockback, has better range behind herself and launches at a more horizontal angle, making it better at KOing.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more start-up lag (frame 5 → 8) and a significantly smaller hitbox compared to the previous neutral aerial.}}

*{{nerf|Samus' faster falling speed removes forward aerial's ability to auto-cancel from a short hop and back aerial's ability to be used twice from a short hop.}}

*{{nerf|Forward aerial's first four hits deal less damage (4% (hit 1)/3% (hits 2-4) → 3%/1.6%).}}

*{{buff|Forward aerial has received a hitbox to make its hits connect together better. It also launches at the [[Autolink angle|auto-link angle]] and its last hit has increased knockback.}}

*{{buff|Back aerial's sourspot deals 2% more damage (10% → 12%) and its sweetspot is much stronger, making it among the strongest back aerials in the game, improving its KO potential. Additionally, it has received a lingering sourspot that deals 9% and knockback that enables it to be used in a [[Wall of Pain]], improving its utility.}}

*{{buff|Up aerial's hits connect together better and its last hit has increased knockback, improving its KO potential near the upper blast line.}}

*{{buff|Down aerial has decreased start-up lag (frame 18 → 17).}}

*{{nerf|Down aerial deals less damage (15% → 10% (early)/14% (clean)/11% (late)) and it has received a sourspot along the edges of its arc that launches opponents horizontally.}}

*{{nerf|Grab aerial deals less damage (4% (early)/7% (clean) → 1%/3.5%). It also has 8 frames of landing lag, rather than auto-canceling.}}

*{{buff|Grab aerial has increased range as a [[tether recovery]].}}

*{{change|Grab aerial has received two additional hitboxes.}}

*{{buff|All grabs have decreased start-up (frame 17 → 16 (standing/dash), frame 19 → 17 (pivot)) and ending lag (IASA 94 (standing)/74 (dash)/96 (pivot) → 69/67/83).}}

*{{bugfix|Pummel now always hits {{SSB4|Bowser}}.}}

*{{buff|Front floor attack deals 1% more damage (6% → 7%).}}

*{{change|Back floor attack and edge attack deal consistent damage (6%/8% → 7%).}}

*{{buff|Fully charged [[Charge Shot]] has increased knockback growth (56 → 62), improving its KO potential. Charge Shot also charges slightly faster and travels significantly faster.}}

*{{buff|Homing and Super [[Missile]]s have decreased start-up lag (frame 20 (Homing)/23 (Super) → 18/21), they have longer durations (frames 18-116 (Homing)/21-82 (Super) → 18-118/21-84), and they have decreased ending lag on the ground (IASA 60 (both) → 57 (Homing)/59 (Super)). Super Missile also has increased base knockback (40 → 50), slightly improving its KO potential.}}

*{{nerf|Samus can only have two Homing Missiles and one Super Missile on-screen at the same time. If she attempts to shoot another one while one is already on-screen, she will perform the firing animation, but no Missile will be fired. Homing Missile also appears to target less reliably. Additionally, Missile covers less distance and Samus is no longer able to perform the Missile Cancel, hindering its utility.}}

*{{buff|[[Screw Attack]] travels higher vertically and its last hit has increased knockback, improving its KO potential near the upper blast line.}}

*{{buff|{{b|Bomb|Samus}} has decreased knockback, improving its combo potential. It also has decreased ending lag (IASA 47 → 45). Additionally, aerial Bomb can be used faster. When coupled with her faster air speed, these changes improve its horizontal recovery potential.}}

*{{nerf|Aerial Bomb delays Samus' descent for a slightly shorter amount of time. Bomb Jump also grants slightly less height, hindering its vertical recovery potential.}}

*{{nerf|Bomb's explosion is now [[Absorption|absorbable]].}}

*{{nerf|[[Zero Laser]] deals less damage overall.}}

*{{buff|Zero Laser comes out faster and has wider range.}}

*{{change|Zero Laser's animation has slightly changed. The beam now starts out thin before expanding, rather than starting out wide before thinning. It also produces slightly more prominent visual effects around the Arm Cannon's tip.}}

In terms of indirect changes, the changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates [[1.1.0]] and 1.1.1 are a mixed bag for Samus. The new mechanics gave Samus a number of new [[Charge Shot]] combos that allow her to break shields, of which she previously only had one such combo. However, these same changes also make most of her close-ranged attacks more difficult to land out of shield, while the only other moves that have been improved are her down tilt, her forward smash's sweetspot, up smash, and forward aerial, which are already difficult to land (or in up smash's case, requires the opponent to be above on a platform).  

Bomb was also changed slightly, as Samus now gets more momentum out of one in the air. Lastly, Samus' attributes were also changed for the better. Her gravity, falling speed, and air speed were increased, which improve her already great survivability and allows her to land more effectively than before, which has been made even easier thanks to the aforementioned Bomb buff. As a result, Samus has been significantly buffed overall as of update 1.1.5, having become considerably better than she was in ''Brawl'' and even better than she was during ''SSB4''{{'}}s initial release.  

|neutralname= 

|utiltdmg=12% (grounded), 13% (aerial)

|utiltdesc=An axe kick, which is identical to {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}'s up tilt. If an opponent is hit directly by her heel as it comes down, they are dealt extra damage. While the move can [[meteor smash]], it oddly only does so on grounded targets, making it ineffective as an edge-guard. Samus' strongest tilt, it is able to KO grounded opponents at 140% or less with rage. However, it has slight start-up, due to coming out on frame 15. KOs aerial opponents at the edge around 90% or earlier depending on the opponent's weight. If the opponent misses their grounded tech, it is a good combo starter for her aerials at low to medium percentages, while it functions as a true combo into Charge Shot at high percentages.

|usmashname=Cover Fire<!--official from all-star trophy-->

|nairdesc=A spinning roundhouse kick. Hits on both sides quickly and can auto-cancel with a short hopped fast fall. One of the strongest neutral aerials as of update 1.1.5, its first few frames deal very powerful knockback, which makes it a viable KOing option off-stage or near the edge. It is also a decent combo finisher.

|bairdesc=A back kick. It is fast and deals powerful knockback when sweetspotted, which makes it an excellent KOing option, especially while edge-guarding. However, it has a small hitbox like her neutral aerial. When sweetspotted, it is among the strongest back aerials in the game. When sourspotted, it can be used as a [[Wall of Pain]]. KOs under 100% and around 80% at the edge.

|uairdesc=A diagonal corkscrew flying kick. Hits multiple times, though only the last hit deals moderate knockback. Unlike most [[drill (archetype)|drills]], the opponent can easily be launched before the move is complete if Samus does not follow the opponent's previous launch direction. Grounded opponents can be hit by the last hitbox if Samus lands while starting the move in the air, although it is difficult to do so. It is her fastest aerial, due to coming out on frame 5. Useful for landing, breaking some certain combos, and countering aerial approaches. Can be used as a follow-up after a dash attack, grounded up tilt, down aerial, or down throw, all of which can be followed up with another up aerial and/or can be finished off with a [[Screw Attack]]. On stages with platforms, it can even [[zero-to-death]] the entire cast when using a platform to extend the combo.

|zairname=[[Grapple Beam]]

|grabname=Grapple Beam

|pummeldesc=A palm strike. Tied with {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s pummel as the fastest pummel in the game. However, it is also the least damaging one in the game.

|uthrowdesc=Hoists the opponent overhead and then blasts them upward. Can combo into Screw Attack or up aerial at 0% against heavyweights or fast-fallers, but it otherwise launches opponents too high for follow-ups. However, on a platform, it can zero-to-death the same characters when followed up by her up aerial and then Screw Attack. Like her forward and back throws, it possesses low knockback growth.

|nsc1desc=The blast deals slightly more damage, more shield damage and considerably more knockback, making it even better for KOing and breaking shields. However, the charge time is increased by 30% and its ending lag after being fired is increased. The shots travel at extremely slow speeds, so much so that three uncharged shots can exist at once. As a result, this grants it edge-guarding potential, as it can be used to trap opponents and put them in a problematic position.

|ssc1desc=Missiles are slower and weaker, but have significantly improved homing capabilities. Super Missiles cover less range, but are stronger and have increased KO potential.

|ssc2desc=Upon being fired, Missiles pause briefly before shooting forward at a high speed. However, they deal slightly less damage. These effects apply to both variations.

|usdefdesc=[[metroidwiki:Screw Attack|Leaps upward to perform a high-speed somersault while discharging energy]]. Shoots upward if initiated from the ground, while it gains distance slower if started in the air. A useful out of shield option and deals good knockback that can KO around 100% while near the upper blast line.

|usc1dmg=2% (loop), 5% (last), 15% (all hits connect)

|usc1desc=Deals more damage and knockback, which grants it better KO potential. However, because it launches opponents horizontally, it only KOs reliably near the edge instead of near the upper blast line. It also covers more horizontal distance, but covers significantly less vertical distance, making it less effective for recovery.

|usc2desc=Deals more damage and much more knockback, which grants it much better KO potential, to the point that it can KO as low as 50% near the upper blast line and without rage, depending on weight and DI. However, it only hits twice and covers significantly less horizontal distance.  

|dsc1desc=Bombs deal slightly less damage, but [[trip]] grounded opponents and meteor smash aerial ones. This makes them useful for edge-guarding or as a set-up.

|dsc2desc=Only one Bomb is able to be dropped at a time, but its explosion deals more damage and shield damage, making it better for breaking shields when used in conjunction with Samus' other moves. It is also more effective for bomb recoveries. It is based on the {{s|metroidwiki|Power Bomb}}.

==In [[Competitive play|competitive play]]==

===Notable players===

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It was not until update [[1.1.5]] when Samus gained her most efficient buffs, which allowed her moveset to flow significantly better than before and thus improve her offense and eliminate the majority of her blindspots. These buffs allowed Samus to start achieving significantly better placements at tournaments, and allowed her to now benefit from the nerfs to {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSB4|Sheik}}, {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, and [[Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)|her Zero Suited self]], some of which are her most difficult matchups. These traits saw Samus ranked 45th on the second tier list and placed in the low-tier before she eventually rose to her current ranking of 41st, which in turn has her placed at the top of the low-tier. As such, she is considered a far more viable character after game updates, and significantly better than how she was in ''Brawl''.

 

 

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Samus Aran has fought her way across a variety of planets in the Metroid series. She wears a Power Suit designed by the Chozo, giving her incredible versatility in a fight. She can wade in, but she favors beams and missiles. A fully charged Charge Shot packs a serious punch!''

 

::{{flag|pal}} ''The heroine of the Metroid series, Samus Aran. Her missions take her across the reaches of space, and her Power Suit gives her immeasurable fighting prowess. In this game, she uses a variety of ranged attacks based around beams and missiles. When her Charge Shot is fully charged, it can launch foes with devastating force.''

 

::{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid (08/1987)|console2=SNES|game2=Super Metroid (04/1994)}}

:'''Samus (Alt.)'''

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Samus protects herself from overhead enemies with her up smash, Cover Fire, which can land multiple hits on anyone it connects with. Samus also fires a homing missile by holding sideways and pressing the special- attack button or launches a Super Missile by quickly tapping sideways instead.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''Samus' up smash attack, Cover Fire, fires five small blasts overhead, making it great for countering incoming aerial attacks. Her Missile attack fires a homing missile if you hold sideways and then press the special button, but if you do these things at the same time, you'll fire a Super Missile.''

::{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid (08/1987)|console2=SNES|game2=Super Metroid (04/1994)}}

::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Samus unleashes a massive, long-range beam from her Arm Cannon as her Final Smash. Fighters on the edges of the beam will be drawn in, taking more and more damage. The sheer power of this weapon makes it tough to aim once it's firing, but it's possible to adjust the beam up and down.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''In Samus' Final Smash, she unleashes a huge laser beam from her Arm Cannon that draws opponents to the centre of the beam. Quite handy, since the closer they are to the centre, the more damage they'll take! You can also angle it up and down (albeit slowly), letting you catch more of your enemies and create more havoc.''

SamusTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)

SamusAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)

SamusTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)

SamusAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)

ZeroLaserTrophyWiiU.png|[[Zero Laser]]

Zero Laser.jpg|Using [[Zero Laser]], her [[Final Smash]].

Zero Laser SSB4.png|Using [[Zero Laser]].

SSB4 - Tether Recovery.jpg|Samus and {{SSB4|Link}} simultaneously grabbing an edge with their [[Grapple Beam]] and [[Hookshot and Clawshot|Clawshot]] [[Tether recovery|tether recoveries]].

Mario Golf Design.jpg|Samus displaying her new {{s|metroidwiki|Light Suit}}-inspired alternate costume alongside ''{{SSB4|Mario}}'s new {{s|mariowiki|NES Open Tournament Golf}}''-inspired alternate costume.

Samus_Cover.png|Samus as she appears on the cover of {{for3ds}}.

==References==

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