List of tips (SSB4-Wii U)

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This page lists all of the tips present in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Fighters

Bayonetta

• Bat Within – If Bayonetta is hit at the start of any dodge or the end of her down special, she'll transform into a burst of bats and only take half the damage.
• Bullet Climax – Bayonetta alternates which guns she fires each time you use this move. Keep hitting the button while she's firing to let off more shots.
• Bullet Climax – Hold down the button to unleash more powerful Charge Bullets. Any extra shots you fire after that will use normal bullets.
• Down Air Attack – Bayonetta drops straight down into a split kick. Her foot has a meteor effect, good for bashing foes while they cling to edges.
  Bayonetta drops straight down into a split kick. Her foot has a meteor effect. Aim it at foes clinging to ledges to knock them into oblivion!
• Down Smash Attack – Summon the crushing foot of a demon to slam down with a meteor effect, particularly effective in preventing foes from recovering from falls or climbing up edges.
• Fire Guns (Holding Button) – Even if an attack misses, you can still hold the button and get a few shots in. You can even steal a KO by hitting a launched foe on their way out! Cheeky.
• Fire Guns (Holding Button) – Keep the button held down after any normal attack (and some specials) to fire your guns.
• Front Air Attack – Keep pressing the button for three shots in the air. Perfect for foes trying to recover. Or hold the button to pile on the pressure with a hail of bullets!
• Heel Slide – Performs a low, sliding kick. Hold down the button to get in a few gunshots, and then end with a flip attack for good measure.
  Performs a low sliding kick. Hold down the button to get in a few gunshots and then end with a flip attack for good measure.
• Strong Down Attack – Bayonetta quickly sweeps enemies off their feet and will shoot ahead and behind if you hold the button. The guns firing ahead deal more damage.
• Strong Side Attack – Keep pressing the button and Bayonetta will do a three-kick attack. The last kick launches foes, so go for a quick midair attack right after!
• Witch Time – A clock will appear over an enemy to tell you how much Witch Time is left. Try to get your attacks in before the clock counts down!
• Witch Time – A successful counter will cause time to slow down for up to two seconds, but using the move repeatedly will reduce that to as low as one second.
• Witch Time – Witch Time won't last long if you keep using it against every single attack. Keep it in reserve for when you really need it!
• Witch Twist – The angle foes are launched at changes between the first and second Witch Twists. Adjust your tactics to the situation to get the best combos.
  The angle foes are launched at changes between the first and second Witch Twists. Adjust your tactics to the situation and get the best combos.
• Witch Twist – This versatile move is great for combos or recovery! Do a midair jump after using the move and you can get in a sneaky extra Witch Twist.

Bowser

• Bowser Bomb – Bowser will leap into the air hornsfirst. Hitting opponents on the way up makes it much easier to clobber them again on the way down.
• Bowser Bomb – If you land this on a shielding enemy, you can break their shield in one hit. Just make sure you capitalize afterward with a dropkick!
• Bowser Bomb – You can grab on to an edge while bombing, but only if you're really close to it. It's a quick albeit risky way to descend quickly.
  You can grab onto an edge on the way down, but only if you're close enough to it. As long as you don't misjudge, it's a quick way to descend.
• Fire Breath – Once Bowser's used up his fire once, he needs time to recharge. Give him 10 seconds, and he'll be ready to roast!
• Fire Breath – You can change the angle of Bowser's flame. Try aiming slightly above the enemy to make it harder for them to escape! Bowser's not above dirty tricks.
• Flying Slam – Bowser's target has a bit of control over their direction in the air, too. The lower their damage, the more influence they have (but still not much).
• Tough Guy – Bowser's a real tough guy. When he's only lightly damaged, weaker attacks won't make him flinch.
• Whirling Fortress – Repeatedly pressing the button while using this in midair will give you a small boost in how high you fly.
• Whirling Fortress – Try using this right after shielding an enemy attack. Cancel the shield and whirl toward the enemy to counterattack!

Bowser Jr.

• Abandon Ship – After leaping out of the Junior Clown Car, Bowser Jr. can swing a hammer with the standard attack button. This attack is great for launching.
• Abandon Ship – Bowser Jr. abandons his Junior Clown Car and performs a massive leap. After a short delay, the abandoned vehicle will self-destruct.
• Clown Cannon – This move fires a cannonball from the Junior Clown Car. The longer this attack is charged, the faster and more powerful it will be.
• Clown Kart Dash – Input a jump while performing this, and you'll cancel the dash. This can be handy for recovery, as a lead-in to other moves, or as a feint.
  Input a jump while performing this and you'll cancel the dash. This can be handy for recovery, for leading into other moves, or as a feint.
• Clown Kart Dash – The Junior Clown Car becomes a kart and charges forward. The higher the speed, the more damage it will deal.
• Mechakoopa – After taking out a Mechakoopa, Bowser Jr. can pick it back up himself. It's a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of ways to corner foes.
• Mechakoopa – The Junior Clown Car spits out a Mechakoopa that explodes on contact with an enemy. It'll explode if you just leave it alone for a while, too.

Captain Falcon

• Blue Falcon – Depending on if he used it in the air or on the ground, Falcon's pose after striking will change. Of course, he won't be happy if he didn't hit anyone...
• Falcon Dive – A leaping grab that sends the opponent flying with explosive force. If it connects, you're free to use the same attack again without landing.
• Falcon Dive – Press left or right the moment Captain Falcon crouches to adjust the angle of the attack. If you were already facing that way, you can even grab opponents.
• Falcon Kick – The attack is at its most powerful right after pressing the button and loses power as it goes. However, it's a little stronger when used in the air.
• Falcon Punch – After pressing the attack button, quickly turn around to make Captain Falcon unleash an even more powerful attack as he turns.
• Falcon Punch – If you input in the opposite direction right after the attack begins, Captain Falcon will turn around and deal a stronger punch. This works in midair, too!
• Front Air Attack – There's a violent knee jab at the start of this move. Connect with that for some serious launching power.
• Raptor Boost – Used in midair, his hand has a meteor effect on the downswing. The trick is to hit the foe when they're below Captain Falcon.
• Strong Up Attack – If Falcon's heel hits an airborne enemy during this attack, it will dunk them. Try using it on an opponent after they've pulled themselves up from an edge.

Charizard

• Flamethrower – Charizard will keep breathing fire as long as you hold the button down, but it'll get weaker and weaker as you use it.
• Flare Blitz – There's a big explosion when Charizard hits a fighter or an obstacle. This can hit other nearby fighters too!
• Flare Blitz – This move engulfs Charizard in flames. It's extremely powerful, but it hurts Charizard too.
• Mega Evolution – Mega Charizard X takes less damage than usual and won't flinch from attacks. However, taking damage reduces the time it can stay transformed.
• Midair Jump – Charizard can perform two successive midair jumps. The second one doesn't get as much height as the first, though.
• Rock Smash – Right before smashing a rock, Charizard gets super armor, meaning it won't even flinch if it's attacked!
• Rock Smash – The rock shards will fly in random directions. Get close to your target to maximize damage.
• Strong Up Attack – Charizard's wings won't take damage, making this attack good for overpowering foes who are attacking from above.

Cloud

• Blade Beam – Cloud releases a shock wave along the ground. As you'd guess by looking, the attack range is quite wide, so you'll need to jump high to clear it.
• Blade Beam – The Limit Break version of this attack bursts on impact to hit multiple times. It can even KO opponents if their damage is high enough.
• Blade Beam – The Limit Break version of this move neutralizes thrown items. Try using it as an enemy throws an item to hit them while they're recovering!
• Climhazzard – Press the special button again on the way up to slash back down. You can't move sideways on the way down, so be careful during recoveries.
• Climhazzard – This move's Limit Break lets you jump higher and even move sideways on the way up! Very useful for recoveries.
• Cross Slash – If you press the button again when connecting with an enemy, you can hit them up to three times. Otherwise, Cloud only attacks once.
• Cross Slash – You only need to press the button once to unleash the full attack if you use your Limit Break. Even better, launching enemies becomes much easier.
• Down Smash Attack – Cloud attacks a foe and then sends the foe flying off behind him. Use this when close to an edge to get out of sticky situations.
• Finishing Touch – This is Cloud's down special once the Limit Gauge is charged. The tornado doesn't do much damage, but it can KO enemies with its high launching power.
• Front Air Attack – Cloud takes a huge vertical swing at an enemy. Hitting an opponent with the tip of the sword has a meteor effect.
• Limit Break – Fully charging your Limit Gauge lets you perform a Limit Break, which alters your special attacks and gives them a boost.
• Limit Break – Once charged, Cloud's Limit Gauge remains charged until he uses a special move or is knocked out. It won't decrease over time.
• Limit Charge – You can cancel charging by pressing the shield button or dodging left or right. Use this to get in a quick charge during quiet moments!
• Side Smash Attack – This quick three-hit smash has high launching power on the last hit. The first hit isn't so powerful, so the penalty for getting countered isn't high.
  This quick three-hit smash has high launching power on the last hit. The first hit isn't so powerful, so the penalty for getting countered isn't so high.
• Strong Down Attack – Cloud does a sliding kick over a set distance. He slides so low that this move can be used to dodge some thrown items.
  Cloud does a sliding kick over a set distance. He slides so low that it can be used to dodge some thrown items.

Corrin

• Back Air Attack – Propel yourself forward with a flap of the wings. You can deal some damage and get yourself out of tight spots.
• Counter Surge – This counter is a bit slow compared to others, but it can hit foes on both sides. It's great for when you're in the middle of a brawl!
• Counter Surge – This move will knock foes skyward with a fair amount of force, so try using it in a high-up place to really boot them off the stage!
• Down Air Attack – Transform both legs into a single lance and drop straight down. This move deals damage when landing but leaves you open if the enemy uses their shield.
• Down Smash Attack – Corrin strikes forward with a sword and backward with a lance-like foot. Try hitting sneaky backstabbers with the point of the lance!
• Downward Throw – Hits in a wide radius, sending multiple foes skyward when Corrin stomps the ground, lining them up for a nice follow-up attack.
• Dragon Ascent – Corrin is invincible while charging up power at the start of this move. Practice with the timing and you'll be able to interrupt enemy attacks!
• Dragon Ascent – You can slightly adjust your flight angle by pressing in the direction you're facing. Push in the opposite direction to fly straight up and to a greater height.
• Dragon Fang Shot – The two stages of this move—shooting water and the bite attack—can both be charged by holding down the button at the right point.
• Dragon Fang Shot – The water projectile will paralyze whoever it hits, giving you the time you need to follow up with a fully charged biting attack!
• Dragon Lunge – After launching this move from the ground, quickly press the attack button to instantly skewer the ground.
• Dragon Lunge – Skewering surfaces with this move allows for follow-up moves, such as recovering from falls by skewering a wall and then leaping to safety!
• Dragon Lunge – You can keep enemies from moving for a while if you pierce them while skewering a surface. Beware: opponents can escape by wiggling around!
• Side Smash Attack – Charge this move to juggle foes with Corrin's sword Yato before unleashing the coup de grâce! It has a long range and can be aimed up or down a little!
• Side Smash Attack – Try to get the hang of hitting opponents with the point of Corrin's lance-arm, as that part inflicts more damage than the rest.
• Up Smash Attack – Corrin gets low and attacks straight up with lance-like arms. Try to hit enemies with the points for more damage.

Dark Pit

• Dark Pit Staff – This Final Smash shoots in a straight line, going through foes and terrain. If it hits more than one opponent, the closer foes will take more damage.
• Electroshock Arm – Dark Pit charges forward and launches foes upward at a lower angle than Pit's Upperdash Arm. This move also deals electrical damage.
  Dark Pit charges forward and launches foes upwards at a lower angle than Pit's Upperdash Arm does. It also deals electrical damage.
• Silver Bow – Compared to those from Pit's Palutena Bow, these arrows disappear more quickly and can't be steered as much. But they deal more damage in return.

Diddy Kong

• Banana Peel – If you're holding an item when you throw the peel, you'll throw both at the same time. However, if it's a two-handed item, you won't throw it.
• Banana Peel – In this move, Diddy throws a banana peel behind him. Foes who step on it fall clumsily to the ground. Have a nice trip!
• Banana Peel – You can't whip out another banana peel if one of yours is still in play, but each one will vanish after being thrown twice.
• Monkey Flip – After grabbing on to opponents with this move, press the attack button to launch them sideways or press up to jump off their head!
• Monkey Flip – If you don't jump when you're finished attacking, you can use another move immediately. That's a good time to escape with Rocketbarrel Boost.
• Monkey Flip – If you grab foes in the air, you'll release them more quickly than if you grab them on the ground. Be ready to use a speedy follow-up attack.
• Monkey Flip – While performing this move, you can press the attack button to launch a flying kick that deals considerable damage and has good launching power.
• Monkey Flip – You can use this move again in the air after jumping off the first enemy you attack. Useful for when you're fighting a lot of enemies...
• Peanut Popgun – Overcharging the Peanut Popgun makes it backfire, but it'll do a ton of damage to foes that it hits!
• Peanut Popgun – The peanuts you fire can be caught by enemies if they time it right. Charge the move to make the peanuts harder to catch.
  The peanuts you fire can be caught by enemies if they have the right timing. You can make it harder for them by charging the move.
• Peanut Popgun – While charging, watch for when Diddy grabs his hat! That's the sign that the Peanut Popgun's about to backfire.
• Rocketbarrel Boost – If someone attacks Diddy Kong when he's wearing his Rocketbarrel Pack, it'll break free and fly off on its own.
• Rocketbarrel Boost – If you fly up through a platform and land on it, the Rocketbarrel Pack will explode on contact with the platform, blasting nearby enemies.
• Rocketbarrel Boost – You can also move horizontally. You'll go right through enemies even if they're shielding, but if you go over the edge, you're done for!
• Rocketbarrel Boost – You can indicate a direction while this is charging to fly in that direction. You can even steer while flying!

Donkey Kong

• Forward Throw – Donkey Kong can pick up opponents and carry them around! Try to throw them before they shake free, though.
• Giant Punch – When this move is fully charged, steam will come out of Donkey Kong's head. It deals a powerful blow, but your foes will see it coming.
• Hand Slap – DK's Hand Slap affects a large area around him. However, it won't hit airborne fighters.
• Headbutt – Use this move to bury your opponents if they're on the ground or meteor-smash them in midair.
• Konga Beat – Donkey Kong's pose at the end of his bongo solo will change depending on if you missed any of the beats.
• Shield Break – Donkey Kong can use his side special Headbutt and his down special Hand Slap to damage or even shatter his foes' shields...and spirits.
• Spinning Kong – This move doesn't offer a lot of lift, but it can carry Donkey Kong a fair distance left or right.
  When you use this move in the air, it will only lift you slightly, but you can use it to travel a long way to the side.

Dr. Mario

• Capsules – The capsules bounce higher than Mario's fireballs. Also, since they're physical projectiles, energy-absorbing specials won't work on them.
• Capsules – The capsules Dr. Mario throws are selected at random from nine different combinations of red, blue, and yellow. The difference is only cosmetic.
• Downward Throw – Unlike Mario's down throw, Dr. Mario's always sends the foe bouncing upward, so you can follow it up more easily with an air attack.
• Dr. Tornado – Press the button repeatedly midattack to rise into the air. However, after it ends you are vulnerable, so be careful using it to recover.
• Front Air Attack – Unlike Mario's similar move, this will never have a meteor effect regardless of your timing, but it is strongest when his fist is directly in front of him.
• Super Sheet – This move doesn't have as much horizontal range as Mario's Cape, but it has more range vertically, so lure your foes in and then strike!

Duck Hunt

• Clay Shooting – If the clay pigeon from this move and the can from Trick Shot are on-screen at the same time, the shooter will aim for the clay pigeon.
  If the clay pigeon from this move and the can from Trick Shooting are on screen at the same time, the shooter will aim for the clay pigeon.
• Clay Shooting – Press the button once to throw a clay pigeon forward, and then press again to shoot. The third shot will hit, breaking the clay and hurting foes.
• Duck Jump – The duck grabs the dog and carries him through the air. Once started, this move can't be stopped.
• Trick Shot – Even while grabbing opponents, being grabbed, or using Duck Jump, you can keep shooting the can.
• Trick Shot – If the Duck Hunt dog and duck are near the can when it's shot, the duo will crouch down and cover their ears, leaving them vulnerable for a moment.
• Trick Shot – This move kicks an exploding can toward your enemies. Keep pressing the button to fire shots and lead it toward its target.
• Wild Gunman – The gunmen can be defeated if they take enough damage. For a surprise, hit the one in a black suit near the top or hit the lanky one near the bottom!
• Wild Gunman – The gunmen from fastest to slowest: the cool leader (earning that title!), the one in a suit, the one in a sombrero, the beardy one, and then the lanky one.
• Wild Gunman – The gunmen's firepower, from best to worst: the sombrero guy, the cool leader, the guy in a suit, and then a tie between the lanky and beardy ones.
• Wild Gunman – The gunmen's order is random, but all five will take a turn before cycling. Remember the first four, and you can predict the last one!
• Wild Gunman – The lanky gunman has a longer range than any of the others, and the one in the sombrero has the shortest range. The others are pretty much equal.
• Wild Gunman – This move summons a pixelated gunman who shoots straight ahead. The gunman selected is random, and each one works a little differently.
  This move summons a pixellated gunman who shoots straight ahead. The gunman selected is random, and each one works a little differently.

Falco

• Blaster – Unlike Fox's Blaster, Falco's Blaster can make opponents flinch. It fires faster when airborne.
• Falco Phantasm – Falco Phantasm can send an airborne enemy straight down—use it to dunk them into the abyss!
• Fire Bird – Inertia makes this move slower than Fox's Fire Fox. If you use it while moving horizontally in midair, you'll slide along in midair for a moment.
• Low Air Phantasm – You can use Falco Phantasm at low altitude by jumping while running and immediately pressing the special-move button. I hear he prefers the air, anyway.
• Reflector – The energy shield can also knock down enemies, so it can be used to slow an opponent down in addition to reflecting projectiles.
• Standard Air Attack – If you land just before the final attack in Falco's midair combo, you can move straight into a standard combo on the ground.
• Strong Down Attack – This move can launch an enemy off the stage with one hit if their damage is high enough. You're not left vulnerable, so it's a low-risk way to KO foes.

Fox

• Blaster – The blaster fires quickly, and its shots go a long way, but enemies won't flinch when they're hit, so use this at a safe distance.
• Fox Illusion – When you use this move on the ground, Fox will always stop if he reaches an edge. When used in the air, you need to be a little more careful.
• Front Air Attack – Try timing the fifth strike to hit your opponent just before you hit the ground. When your opponent bounces, that's your chance for a follow-up attack.
• Reflector – This move can reflect projectiles, and it also damages nearby opponents when activated.
• Reflector – Using Reflector in midair slows down Fox's fall back to the ground. Using this when an enemy is about to attack from below can throw off their timing.

Ganondorf

• Flame Choke – After being grabbed by this move, it's possible to recover just before being slammed to the ground.
• Flame Choke – An enemy hit by this in the air will be slammed to the ground and can't recover quickly. It's also slightly more powerful than when used on the ground.
• Flame Choke – Fighters grabbed in midair by this move won't be able to make a recovery before being slammed into the ground.
• Flame Choke – You can use this to grab an enemy and drag them offstage with you. However, the point will go to the last person to strike that enemy before your grab.
• Strong Down Attack – A crouching kick that sends opponents flying upward. It has good reach and is one of Ganondorf's faster attacks.
• Strong Up Attack – It's a slow attack, but it can do more damage than a smash attack. Even if defended against, the attack can break all but a perfect shield.
• Warlock Punch – After pressing the attack button, quickly turn around to make Ganondorf unleash an even more powerful attack as he turns.
• Warlock Punch – This attack is much more powerful when used in the air. However, you'll have to use a Bunny Hood or high platforms to find enough time to pull it off.
• Wizard's Foot – Used on the ground, this move is a horizontal flying kick. In the air, it goes downward instead and has a meteor effect at the very start.

Greninja

• Hydro Pump – Aim the water jets by pressing in a particular direction. You can then quickly press a different direction to go that way with the second burst.
• Hydro Pump – The water flow doesn't just cause damage—it can also push your foes if you hit them just right.
  The water flow doesn't just cause damage - it can also push your foes back if you hit them just right.
• Substitute – After successfully countering with this, input a direction, and you'll reappear while attacking in that direction.
• Substitute – This move makes an enemy attack hit a substitute instead of you. You then reappear somewhere else and attack!
• Water Shuriken – The longer this attack is charged, the shorter its range is. The uncharged version can be more useful for keeping a foe from approaching.

Ike

• Aether – During the downward strike, this attack has a meteor effect. You'll fall straight down until you hit solid ground, so make sure you aim well!
• Aether – Ike will be protected from flinching while he prepares this attack. This move can send foes flying upward!
• Back Air Attack – This is the quickest of all Ike's air attacks, and one of the most damaging, too. A valuable weapon for a fighter whose attacks tend to be slow.
• Down Smash Attack – The backward strike of Ike's down smash deals more damage and launches farther than the forward strike.
• Eruption – A downward stab that summons flames around you. If uncharged, the tip of the sword has a meteor effect when hitting an opponent on the ground.
• Quick Draw – You'll be left defenseless after using this move in midair, but you'll be good to go if you use it right before you hit the ground.
• Standard Attack – There are three levels of attack: a punch, a kick, and a sword swing. All pretty handy, since they're quicker than Ike's other moves!

Jigglypuff

• Down Smash Attack – This move attacks in front of you and behind you at the same time, and your legs are invincible as they kick. It launches foes perfectly horizontally.
• Pound – A simple punch that travels horizontally. You can use it repeatedly in midair—combine it with jumps to stay aloft for a very long time.
• Pound – This move can lay waste to opponents' shields. You can adjust the direction slightly by inputting up or down in the air right before attacking.
• Rest – Opponents launched by Rest will get a flower on their heads. Talk about insult to injury.
• Rest – This move is hard to hit with but can really send opponents flying! You'll need to get very close or use it right when your opponent tries to attack.
• Rollout – When you hit a foe with this, you'll bounce up and then be unable to do anything until you land. Try to avoid hitting foes with it if you're trying to recover!
• Rollout – While rolling on the ground, press in the opposite direction to make a quick turn. It won't work if you're airborne, but it'll slow you down.
• Shield – If its shield is shattered, Jigglypuff will get launched and KO'd no matter its damage.
• Sing – Enemies on the ground who hear this song will fall asleep. The more damage they have, the longer they'll nap.

King Dedede

• Gordo Throw – Choose up, middle, or down right after starting this move to hit the Gordo in three different ways, changing how it bounces.
• Gordo Throw – Gordos will stick to any walls they hit. Try doing this on walls close to edges to cause serious trouble to enemies trying to climb up.
• Gordo Throw – With the right timing, an opponent can hit a Gordo back at you. You can then hit it back again, quickly turning a fierce battle into a game of Gordo tennis.
• Inhale – After inhaling opponents, press the button again to spit them out as a projectile. This way, you can hit your opponents with each other!
• Inhale – Dedede is already perfect, so his Inhale won't copy abilities. Instead, it has a longer range than Kirby's.
• Jet Hammer – If King Dedede's damage goes over 100%, he can keep charging this move past maximum without taking damage.
• Jet Hammer – It's possible to charge this move to deal more damage, but charging for too long will start to hurt Dedede too!
• Strong Down Attack – He can attack while prone by cartwheeling forward. This lets him attack while moving, like a dash attack.
• Super Dedede Jump – After leaping up high, Dedede crashes down to attack. This move can be canceled partway through by pressing up.

Kirby

• Copy Copying – Kirby can steal a copy ability from another Kirby who's already copied someone else's ability. Confused yet?
• Final Cutter – Kirby slices up into the air and then slices straight down again. The shock wave that appears when you land can also damage your opponents.
• Hammer Flip – If fully charged, this move becomes very powerful, but Kirby will begin to take damage at full charge.
  When fully charged, this move turns into the powerful Hammer Flip. However, charging it any further causes damage to Kirby.
• Hammer Flip / Hammer – When Hammer Flip is fully charged and used on the ground, Kirby is invincible for a brief moment at the start of his swing.
  A fully charged Hammer becomes the deadly Hammer Flip, which even makes Kirby invincible for a moment when used on the ground.
• Inhale – If you press the attack button after sucking enemies in, you'll spit them back out. Use enemies to attack other enemies!
  If you press the attack button after sucking an enemy up, you'll spit them back out. Use enemies to attack other enemies!
• Inhale – In addition to enemies, Kirby can inhale some items. You'll recover a little damage this way, but sucking in explosives will hurt!
• Inhale – When Kirby copies a Mii Fighter, he'll wear a mask that looks like the Mii Fighter's face. Only the face itself is taken, though—headgear not included.
  When Kirby inhales a Mii, he'll wear a mask that looks like its face. It's easy to tell which Mii he copied, but any equipped headgear isn't included.
• Jump – Kirby's light body lets him jump six times—more than most other fighters. If Kirby gets launched but not KO'd, you can almost bet he's coming back!
• Lucario Copy Ability – Kirby gains the ability to use Aura Sphere from Lucario. No matter how high his damage gets, though, the attack won't get any stronger.
• Rosalina & Luma Copy Ability – Kirby gets a Luma of his very own after inhaling Rosalina! It doesn't stay long enough to team up with him, though—it flies forward and then vanishes.
• Stone – Kirby's form is different each time he uses this, but the move's effect is the same.
• Stone – While falling, you can cancel the attack by entering the move a second time. It's a perfect way to trick other players!
• Taunt – Taunt to discard your current Copy Ability. Find the most opportune moment to change your ability!

Link

• Bomb – While holding a bomb, press the grab button just before landing to drop it at your feet without it going off. Leave this present for your foes!
  While holding a bomb, press the grab button just before landing to drop it at your feet without it blowing up. Leave it where your foes are, then run!
• Bomb – Your bombs are special ones—the explosion from hitting an enemy won't hurt you.
• Dash Attack – Link's dash attack strikes with almost as much force as a smash attack. The point of his sword is especially painful.
• Hero's Bow – The longer Link charges his bow, the farther the arrows will fly and the more powerful they'll be. At maximum charge, they'll fly perfectly straight.
• Hylian Shield – Link's Hylian Shield blocks all projectiles, no matter how powerful. Link won't take any damage at all.
• Hylian Shield – Link's Hylian Shield can block projectiles, but it won't block anything while you're attacking.
• Midair Clawshot – When you fire the Clawshot by using a grab in midair, it extends a long way, making it useful against tall foes or those approaching from below.
• Side Smash Attack – Press the button again to attack a second time. The second attack has more launching power.
• Standard Attack – Opponents struck by the full three-hit combo will get launched, or you can combine the first two hits with up or down smash attacks to keep things fresh.
• Triforce Slash – If a foe has gotten in close to try and avoid your Final Smash, double-tap them with your standard attack to push them back to the ideal range.

Little Mac

• Giga Mac – As Giga Mac, Little Mac has more power and speed than usual. He also won't flinch from attacks, but he'll still take damage as normal.
• Jolt Haymaker – Press the button during the jump, and you can deliver the punch more quickly. You won't move as far, though, so consider that before using it.
• Jolt Haymaker – You get a window of invincibility if you start this move on the ground, but not in the air. So be careful!
• KO Uppercut – Little Mac's KO Meter builds up when he deals or receives damage. Once it's full, he can use the KO Uppercut to deal some serious hurt!
• Rising Uppercut – Little Mac zooms upward with a powerful uppercut. He travels farther when used on the ground than when used in the air.
• Side Smash Attack – If you press up when performing Little Mac's side smash, it will change into an uppercut that sends enemies flying upward.
• Slip Counter – Just when you think you've got him, Little Mac socks you with a nasty counter. He's invincible during the attack, so there's no stopping him!
• Straight Lunge – This attack gives you super armor while charging up and while dashing forward. This is especially prominent when it's fully charged.
• Unique Traits – At high damage levels, bruises and a bandage appear on Little Mac's face. Also, since he's a boxer, he never attacks using his legs.

Lucario

• Aura – Lucario's Aura power increases as it takes damage. At 190%, Lucario's attacks are 2.5 times normal strength, but it's possible to grow even stronger...
• Aura Sphere – Aura Sphere can damage opponents while it's charging. Try dropping onto a foe from above while charging it!
• Extreme Speed – The end of this move launches nearby foes. With enough Aura, you can dash in and attack from far away, but try not to zoom right off the screen!
• Extreme Speed – This move will send Lucario flying in the direction you indicate. The more damage Lucario has taken, the farther it will fly.
  Before Lucario rushes off, enter the direction you want to go. The distance depends on Lucario's Aura.
• Force Palm – Force Palm deals more damage and has a greater range if Lucario's Aura is stronger.
• Grab Attack – If Lucario has taken a lot of damage, it can pull off this move quickly and do a lot of damage thanks to Aura.

Lucas

• Back Air Attack – This powerful kick has a meteor effect. Try to hit with Lucas's knee for the best result!
• Down Air Attack – Unleash a sequence of four kicks downward. Start the attack at the peak of a jump to make it easier to land all four blows!
• Down Smash Attack – This attack deals less damage with repeated use, but its range improves. You can reach enemies hiding below you or ones hanging on an edge.
• PK Fire – Shoot a blast of fire straight forward. Once it connects, it will become pillars of fire. A short-range attack that is great for hitting and launching multiple enemies.
• PK Fire – This move can disrupt incoming attacks and projectiles, but it leaves Lucas vulnerable for a time. Be careful!
• PK Freeze – Hold down the button and a direction to extend the projectile's arc, but remember the ice only bursts once you let go, so plan carefully!
• PK Freeze – The icy projectile can freeze enemies. Try using it to stop anybody returning to the stage!
• PK Thunder – This move can help you return to the battle. Be careful, though, since the orb vanishes if it runs into solid ground.
• PK Thunder – The orb from this attack won't disappear when it hits your rivals. Shock multiple opponents!
• PSI Magnet – After grabbing a projectile with this move, Lucas can roll backward. By releasing the button at the right time, you can also disrupt enemy attacks.
  You can make Lucas roll backwards after grabbing a projectile with this move. By releasing the button at the right time, it can also disrupt enemy attacks.
• PSI Magnet – This move lets Lucas absorb energy-based projectiles and heal himself. It'll even slow his descent while airborne!
• Rope Snake – The Rope Snake extends Lucas's reach for grabbing foes and edges. It can reach especially far in midair.
• Rope Snake – You can't grab and throw opponents in midair, but don't worry—this attack will still hurt them!
• Up Smash Attack – This attack has the greatest launching power of any move. However, it will leave you wide open after using it, and envious enemies may punish you for missing.
  This move leaves Lucas vulnerable for a long while, but the risk is worth it: this is the strongest launching move in the game, with range and power.
• Up Smash Attack – This attack will move upward when you use it. It's strongest if you catch an enemy with the start. Not even enemies hanging on an edge are safe!

Lucina

• Lucina vs. Marth – Marth's sword deals more damage at the tip, but Lucina's is the same all the way along. That aside, their moves are fundamentally pretty similar.
• Critical Hit – Lucina dashes forward and launches any foes in her path. It goes quite far if nothing gets in its way, so swing your sword before you go off-screen!
• Strong Up Attack – Lucina cuts an arc through the air with her sword. This does the most damage at the back, so try using it on foes standing close behind you!

Luigi

• Down Taunt – If your foe's clinging to an edge for dear life, try using Luigi's down taunt. That meteor smash will be VERY satisfying!
• Fireball – Luigi's green fireballs don't travel as far as his brother's, but they're slightly more powerful and they can bounce off of walls.
• Green Missile – If you charge this for too long, he'll get worn out and give up. Let him catch his breath, and then try again.
• Green Missile – This move can end with Luigi's head stuck in a wall. That leaves him vulnerable, so be careful!
• Green Missile – This move has a 1-in-10 chance to hit REALLY hard and fly REALLY far. Too far, in some cases.
• Luigi Cyclone – If you land during Luigi Cyclone after using it in midair, you can slide left or right, leaving you much less vulnerable to attack.
• Luigi Cyclone – Press the button repeatedly while using this attack to move upward. Use it to chase people or for recovery.
• Shield – When shielding against powerful attacks, such as smash attacks, Luigi will slide backward. This makes him harder to hit multiple times.
• Standard Air Attack – This attack launches opponents almost straight upward. Since you know which way they're going, it's easy to move in and attack again.
• Super Jump Punch – Get close to your enemy before using this. Hit them right at the start of the uppercut for maximum damage and launching power.
  Get in close to hit your opponent with the very start of the uppercut. That way, it'll deal a lot of damage and really send them flying!
• Up Smash Attack – Hit an enemy in front to launch them backward. Hit an enemy behind you to launch them forward. The green guy's kooky like that!

Mario

• Cape – This move has the effect of turning your opponents around. This can really mess them up if they're trying to get back onto the stage!
• Cape – Use this in midair to slow down Mario's falling speed for a moment. In particular, the first time you use it, he'll float up a bit—great for dodging!
• F.L.U.D.D. – A blast of water is an effective way to disrupt your opponents. It doesn't hurt, but it can slide them around.
• F.L.U.D.D. – F.L.U.D.D. isn't just for pushing fighters—it can also push some items, like capsules and crates, and even deflect incoming Bob-ombs.
• F.L.U.D.D. – F.L.U.D.D.'s water is great for stopping fighters like Ness and Ike from recovering with their up specials. Try to keep it charged and ready!
• Front Air Attack – It's a slow attack, but Mario swings his fist down hard enough for a meteor smash as it begins.
• Up Smash Attack – A powerful upward headbutt. Mario's head is invulnerable while performing it. Useful against opponents moving in to attack from above.

Marth

• Counter – The counter depends on the attack it is countering. A countered smash attack may KO an opponent!
• Dancing Blade – Hold toward the foe you're attacking on the fourth swing for an attack that launches foes much farther than the up or down versions.
• Dancing Blade – Keep pressing the button to turn this into a four-hit combo. Holding different directions will change the angle of the strike!
• Dancing Blade – Marth's sword leaves a trail as he swings it, and the color reflects the attack's height. Blue is high, red is middle, and green is low.
  The trail left by the sword changes colour based on the attack's height. Blue is high, red is middle and green is low.
• Dancing Blade – Press down on the fourth swing to finish your combo with a powerful blow to your opponent's feet!
  Aim down on the fourth swing to trigger an extra series of attacks - a deadly combo if all the strikes hit.
• Dancing Blade – Press up on the fourth swing for a slice that will launch your foes. This swing is excellent for netting some KOs!
• Dancing Blade – Use Dancing Blade midjump to make Marth rise slightly in the air. Even during low jumps, you'll be able to use the attack multiple times with this method.
• Shield Breaker – This move leaves you wide open, but if you charge it to maximum, it can break an enemy's shield in a single hit.

Mega Man

• Crash Bomber – This bomb is incredibly clingy, latching on to walls, floors, and even fighters! It can be given to other fighters by bumping into them.
• Down Air Attack – After Mega Man's fist flies a little way from his body, it has a meteor effect. To send foes flying down, you'll want to leave a little distance.
• Leaf Shield – If you grab someone while the Leaf Shield's up, you can do a combo attack: a throw plus the damage from the leaves.
• Leaf Shield – You can't use other specials while the Leaf Shield is up, so if you're offstage and need to use your up special, better get rid of this first!
• Mega Legends – The Black Hole Bomb will explode when it hits a foe, or you can blow it up by pressing the special button. Use that method to draw in nearby foes.
• Metal Blade – The Metal Blade will deal more damage if you let it get stuck in a wall and then pick it up and use it as an item. Your foes can pick it up too, though!
• Rush Coil – When Rush is standing there after you use this move, he'll bounce you higher than when you first use it. Other players can jump on him too!
• Side Smash Attack – Mega Man unleashes a powerful Charge Shot. The damage and distance increases the longer you charge it!
• Strong Up Attack – The start of this attack strongly launches foes straight upward. It leaves you quite open if you miss, but a clean hit can really turn things around!
• Up Air Attack – Mega Man can launch a little tornado upward. If opponents get caught in this minigale, they'll be carried up into the air!

Meta Knight

• Dimensional Cape &