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'''Dark Samus''' ({{ja|ダークサムス|Dāku Samusu}}, ''Dark Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a [[newcomer]] during the August 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]] alongside {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Richter}}, {{SSBU|Chrom}}, and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. Dark Samus is {{SSBU|Samus}}' [[Echo Fighter]], and is therefore classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #04<sup>ε</sup>]]. | '''Dark Samus''' ({{ja|ダークサムス|Dāku Samusu}}, ''Dark Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a [[newcomer]] during the August 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]] alongside {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Richter}}, {{SSBU|Chrom}}, and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. Dark Samus is {{SSBU|Samus}}' [[Echo Fighter]], and is therefore classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #04<sup>ε</sup>]]. | ||
The sound effects used for Samus in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' were repurposed for Dark Samus in ''Ultimate''. | The sound effects used for Samus in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' were repurposed for Dark Samus in ''Ultimate''. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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Like Samus, Dark Samus is a [[Weight|heavyweight]]. She is a [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]] character with slightly below average [[walking]] and [[dash]]ing speeds, average [[air speed]], above average air acceleration, high jump height 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 Dark Samus as she attempts to return to the stage. | Like Samus, Dark Samus is a [[Weight|heavyweight]]. She is a [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]] character with slightly below average [[walking]] and [[dash]]ing speeds, average [[air speed]], above average air acceleration, high jump height 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 Dark Samus as she attempts to return to the stage. | ||
Similarly to Samus, Dark Samus' moveset consists of playing defensively, as she uses her projectiles to space, rack up damage from a distance and pressure shields. [[Charge Shot]] is her most consistent KOing option out of her special moves when fully charged, due to its speed and power. [[Missile]] is mostly used for spacing, due to both its Homing and Super variants being extremely inefficient at KOing, while {{b|Bomb|Samus}} grants | Similarly to Samus, Dark Samus' moveset consists of playing defensively, as she uses her projectiles to space, rack up damage from a distance and pressure shields. [[Charge Shot]] is her most consistent KOing option out of her special moves when fully charged, due to its speed and power. [[Missile]] is mostly used for spacing, due to both its Homing and Super variants being extremely inefficient at KOing, while {{b|Bomb|Samus}} grants Samus various mix-ups and can aid her recovery. However, Missile and Bomb also possess valuable utility, in that they can guarantee a shield break when used in conjunction with a sufficiently charged Charge Shot or a sweetspotted back aerial. Lastly, {{b|Screw Attack|move}} is a decent out of shield option, a KOing option near the upper blast line and a viable combo finisher from aerial combo strings. | ||
In addition, Dark Samus has a strong air game. The changes to air dodges have benefitted her overall, as they notably improve her ability to edgeguard (especially with moves such as forward aerial or her renowned Charge Shot), while she isn't hindered as much due to her fast air speed, the ability to stall mid-air using her Bombs, and her Grapple Beam tether recovery's long range. All of Dark Samus' aerials have no more than 20 frames of landing lag, and 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. When coupled with her high jumps, Dark 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. | In addition, Dark Samus has a strong air game. The changes to air dodges have benefitted her overall, as they notably improve her ability to edgeguard (especially with moves such as forward aerial or her renowned Charge Shot), while she isn't hindered as much due to her fast air speed, the ability to stall mid-air using her Bombs, and her Grapple Beam tether recovery's long range. All of Dark Samus' aerials have no more than 20 frames of landing lag, and 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. When coupled with her high jumps, Dark 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. | ||
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*{{change|As a reference to her Phazon-based attacks in the {{uv|Metroid}} series, any small explosions emitted by Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based attacks are neon blue instead of orange.}} | *{{change|As a reference to her Phazon-based attacks in the {{uv|Metroid}} series, any small explosions emitted by Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based attacks are neon blue instead of orange.}} | ||
**{{change|Aside from [[Missile]] and {{b|Bomb|Samus}}, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also possess the [[electric]] effect instead of the [[flame]] effect of Samus' equivalent attacks. This changes how their respective attacks interact with others, such as Dark Samus being unable to immediately detonate other characters' [[bomb]]s with her equivalent attacks, and being able to hurt {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red {{b|Pikmin|species}} with them but not his Yellow Pikmin. Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also have a lower hitlag multiplier compared to Samus' equivalent attacks in order to maintain consistency with Samus' moveset.}} | **{{change|Aside from [[Missile]] and {{b|Bomb|Samus}}, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also possess the [[electric]] effect instead of the [[flame]] effect of Samus' equivalent attacks. This changes how their respective attacks interact with others, such as Dark Samus being unable to immediately detonate other characters' [[bomb]]s with her equivalent attacks, and being able to hurt {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red {{b|Pikmin|species}} with them but not his Yellow Pikmin. Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also have a lower hitlag multiplier compared to Samus' equivalent attacks in order to maintain consistency with Samus' moveset.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Dark Samus' shield is slightly smaller (12.5 → 12) and she stands in a more upright stance, with the shield centered slightly higher. This makes her easier to shield poke, especially with low reaching attacks.}} | *{{nerf|Dark Samus' shield is slightly smaller (12.5 → 12) and she stands in a more upright stance, with the shield centered slightly higher. This makes her easier to shield poke, especially with low reaching attacks.}} | ||
**{{buff|However, Dark Samus' right arm is briefly intangible when activating and deactivating her shield.}} | **{{buff|However, Dark Samus' right arm is briefly intangible when activating and deactivating her shield.}} | ||
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**{{change|Homing Missile and Super Missile have an organic appearance.}} | **{{change|Homing Missile and Super Missile have an organic appearance.}} | ||
*{{b|Screw Attack|move}}: | *{{b|Screw Attack|move}}: | ||
**{{ | **{{buff|Dark Samus' landing lag animation is different, as she twirls while still curled up and hovers slightly above the ground. This makes her hurtbox smaller and harder to hit, while also potentially allowing her to dodge some attacks with low reaching hitboxes.}} | ||
**{{change|The visual shockwave effect does not occur when Dark Samus activates Screw Attack in the air.}} | **{{change|The visual shockwave effect does not occur when Dark Samus activates Screw Attack in the air.}} | ||
*{{b|Bomb|Samus}}: | *{{b|Bomb|Samus}}: | ||
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|dtiltname=Earth Blaster ({{ja|アースブラスター|Āsu Burasutā}}) | |dtiltname=Earth Blaster ({{ja|アースブラスター|Āsu Burasutā}}) | ||
|dtiltdmg=12% | |dtiltdmg=12% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Kneels and quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon downward to fire a small blast of {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}}. It is very fast, due to coming out on frame 6, and deals respectable damage and knockback for a tilt attack, KOing at around 160% off the top blast line. It is useful as a close range anti-pressure option on opponents in front of Dark Samus, or as a punishment option. However, its very high ending lag leaves it easy to punish if shielded | |dtiltdesc=Kneels and quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon downward to fire a small blast of {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}}. It is very fast, due to coming out on frame 6, and deals respectable damage and knockback for a tilt attack, KOing at around 160% off the top blast line. It is useful as a close range anti-pressure option on opponents in front of Dark Samus, or as a punishment option. However, its very high ending lag leaves it easy to punish if shielded of missed. | ||
|dashname=Shoulder Tackle ({{ja|ショルダータックル|Shorudā Takkuru}}) | |dashname=Shoulder Tackle ({{ja|ショルダータックル|Shorudā Takkuru}}) | ||
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late) | |dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late) | ||
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|fsdmg=1% (charge loop), 0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2% (main loop; point blank, long range), 2.5% (contact blast), 8% (fringe blast), 10.5% (main blast) | |fsdmg=1% (charge loop), 0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2% (main loop; point blank, long range), 2.5% (contact blast), 8% (fringe blast), 10.5% (main blast) | ||
|fsdesc=Fires an enormous beam of Phazon. The beam can be angled up and/or down throughout its duration. However, since Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon Suit}} lacks thrusters unlike {{SSBU|Samus}}' {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}, she cannot hit any opponents behind her. It resembles one of Dark Samus' attacks used during her final battle against Samus Aran in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''. | |fsdesc=Fires an enormous beam of Phazon. The beam can be angled up and/or down throughout its duration. However, since Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon Suit}} lacks thrusters unlike {{SSBU|Samus}}' {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}, she cannot hit any opponents behind her. It resembles one of Dark Samus' attacks used during her final battle against Samus Aran in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''. | ||
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*Rubs her Arm Cannon with one finger. | *Rubs her Arm Cannon with one finger. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBUDarkSamusIdle1.gif|Dark Samus' first idle pose | SSBUDarkSamusIdle1.gif|Dark Samus' first idle pose | ||
SSBUDarkSamusIdle2.gif|Dark Samus' second idle pose | SSBUDarkSamusIdle2.gif|Dark Samus' second idle pose | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
*'''Left:''' Raises her arm and lowers it in a fist pump pose. It is based on a pose she assumes during the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. It also somewhat resembles her arm's pose shown in the secret 100% ending of ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}''. | *'''Left:''' Raises her arm and lowers it in a fist pump pose. It is based on a pose she assumes during the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. It also somewhat resembles her arm's pose shown in the secret 100% ending of ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}''. | ||
*'''Up:''' Splits from a {{iw|metroidwiki|Dark Echo}} by performing a cartwheel. They then levitate in a circle around an axis before recombining together. Dark Samus then poses with her free hand on her Arm Cannon, which is pointed upward. The Dark Echo's initial movement is based on the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The final pose resembles Samus' render | *'''Up:''' Splits from a {{iw|metroidwiki|Dark Echo}} by performing a cartwheel. They then levitate in a circle around an axis before recombining together. Dark Samus then poses with her free hand on her Arm Cannon, which is pointed upward. The Dark Echo's initial movement is based on the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The final pose resembles Samus' own render in ''Ultimate'' and ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}''. | ||
*'''Right:''' Turns toward the camera while emitting small embers of Phazon, then the camera dramatically zooms in to her face, at which point two of her eyes flash briefly through her {{iw|metroidwiki|visor}}. It is similar to the {{iw|metroidwiki|SA-X}}'s [[metroidwiki::File:SA-X mf Screenshot 1.png|introduction]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}''. | *'''Right:''' Turns toward the camera while emitting small embers of Phazon, then the camera dramatically zooms in to her face, at which point two of her eyes flash briefly through her {{iw|metroidwiki|visor}}. It is similar to the {{iw|metroidwiki|SA-X}}'s [[metroidwiki::File:SA-X mf Screenshot 1.png|introduction]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}''. | ||
[[File:RidleyDarkSamusVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A sinister remix of the theme that plays when [[Samus Aran]] obtains a power-up for her {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}.]] | [[File:RidleyDarkSamusVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A sinister remix of the theme that plays when [[Samus Aran]] obtains a power-up for her {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}.]] | ||
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</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%;" | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -}} | ||
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|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle | |•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kingdom Hearts|Shrouding Dark Cloud}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Kingdom Hearts|Shrouding Dark Cloud}} | ||
| | |Lingering Will | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Dark Samus Joins the Battle.png|Dark Samus' splash art. | Dark Samus Joins the Battle.png|Dark Samus' splash art. | ||
SSBU Dark Samus Number.png|Dark Samus' fighter card. | SSBU Dark Samus Number.png|Dark Samus' fighter card. | ||
Dark Samus unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Dark Samus' unlock notice. | Dark Samus unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Dark Samus' unlock notice. | ||
Dark Samus amiibo.png|Dark Samus' [[amiibo]]. | |||
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus1.jpg|Charging her [[forward smash]] on the [[Great Plateau Tower]]. | SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus1.jpg|Charging her [[forward smash]] on the [[Great Plateau Tower]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus2.jpg|Dark Samus with a fully charged [[Charge Shot]] on [[Great Bay]]. | SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus2.jpg|Dark Samus with a fully charged [[Charge Shot]] on [[Great Bay]]. |