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'''Ness''' ({{ja|ネス|Nesu}}, ''Ness'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was revealed along with the fellow ''EarthBound'' fighter {{SSBU|Lucas}} and all other previous veterans on June | '''Ness''' ({{ja|ネス|Nesu}}, ''Ness'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was revealed along with the fellow ''EarthBound'' fighter {{SSBU|Lucas}} and all of the other previous veterans on June 12th, 2018. As in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and {{for3ds}}, he is [[unlockable character|unlockable]], instead of being available from the [[starter character|start]]. Ness is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #10]]. | ||
In a first for the series, {{s|wikipedia|Makiko Ōmoto}} | In a first for the series, {{s|wikipedia|Makiko Ōmoto}} lacks new voice-clips for Ness. Instead, all (excluding [[PK Freeze|one]]) of his voice-lines from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' have been repurposed for ''Ultimate''. | ||
Ness is | Ness is ranked 40th out of 82 characters on the ''Ultimate'' current [[tier list]], placing him at the B+ tier. This is a marginal improvement from his ranking in ''Smash 4'', where he was ranked 28th/29th out of 54 characters and tied with {{SSB4|Lucas}}, being his best position in the series to date. Ness has a fairly well-rounded design in ''Ultimate'', with useful tools in most phases of the game. He is most notable for his strong aerial game: all of his aerials are quick, powerful, disjointed, and useful for both racking up damage and KOing, as well as contributing to [[combo]]s at lower precents. His [[grab]] game is also among the best across the cast, as all of his throws have practical applications of utility: his down throw is a viable combo starter, and his back throw remains the most versatile KO throw in the series by default. Furthermore, Ness' [[special move]]set has flexible utility: [[PK Flash]], [[PSI Magnet]], and [[PK Fire]] can all start or extend combos, while the latter can quickly rack up damage and set up strong punishes. Meanwhile, PK Flash and [[PK Thunder 2]] can both lead to early KOs if landed. Ness' [[recovery]] has improved in ''Ultimate'' thanks to buffs to [[PK Thunder]] and PK Thunder 2 — and by virtue of possessing the longest directional air dodging distance in the game alongside {{SSBU|Lucas}}. | ||
However, Ness does have some exploitable weaknesses. He suffers from poor grounded mobility and a lack of [[range]] in his normal attacks. Altogether, characters with large and/or [[disjointed hitbox]]es can easily outrange Ness, forcing him to play defensively and leaving him with few options | However, Ness does have some exploitable weaknesses. He suffers from poor grounded mobility and a lack of [[range]] in his normal attacks. Altogether, characters with large and/or [[disjointed hitbox]]es (such as swordfighters) can easily outrange Ness, forcing him to play defensively against them and leaving him with few options to deal with them. Because of his slow mobility on the ground, his approaching options are also hindered as a result especially when combined with his aforementioned sub-par range, and speed demons (like {{SSBU|Fox}} or {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} are capable of outspeeding him. Still, his most glaring flaw is perhaps his recovery, which, despite its improvements, is one of the more exploitable recoveries in the game. | ||
As a result of his strengths and weaknesses, Ness is | As a result of his strengths and weaknesses, Ness is perceived as a strong, albeit volatile character in competitive play. Ness' competitive positioning in ''Ultimate'' is generally considered his best in the series, and players such as {{Sm|Gackt}}, {{Sm|Scend}}, and {{Sm|Syrup}} have seen consistent success with Ness in tournaments. | ||
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===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Initial opinions | Initial opinions on Ness were rather positive, due to the myriad of buffs he received during the transition from ''Smash 4'' and benefiting from new mechanics in ''Ultimate'', all of which improved his neutral, advantage, recovery, and movement options. As a result, early results from Ness were rather strong thanks to the strong performances from {{Sm|Gackt}} and {{Sm|Scend}}, as well as a myriad of strong regional players such as {{Sm|ATATA}}, {{Sm|Awestin}}, and {{Sm|FOW}}. This led many players to consider Ness as a solid high-tier character. | ||
Ness | Although Ness's representation in the metagame continued to remain in the top 20, as well as the rise of new players such as {{Sm|Syrup}}, Ness's weaknesses became more apparent as the metagame progressed. Notably, his limited range hindered his performances as the metagame was often populated with swordfighters or characters that could outrange Ness. In addition, his best players either became rather inconsistent -- for example, Gackt's performances ranged from a top 3 finish at {{Trn|Kagaribi 7}} to placing 49th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} a month later -- or picked up secondaries to alleviate Ness's weaknesses -- for example, Syrup eventually picked up {{SSBU|Steve}} as a co-main. This has led opinions on Ness to vary: while many still view Ness as a high-tier, especially in the United States, others, notably in Japan, hold a lower opinion of the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.start.gg/ultranks-first-official-ssbu-tier-list-4a35bf3dcfc3|title=First Official SSBU Tier List}}, data located in the "Regional Differences" section</ref> This varying opinion is currently reflected in Ness's position in the current tier list, where he is ranked 40th as the second-highest upper-mid tier character. | ||
Ness is considered an even stronger character in ''Ultimate''{{'}}s online mode, as the presence of increased [[Wi-Fi lag|input lag]] ostensibly benefits him more than other characters, making his already fast aerials even safer and his recovery more difficult to challenge. These perceived advantages, while traditionally dismissed as meaningless in high-level competition, gained unforeseen significance as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], which temporarily relegated all major tournaments to an online format. Ness' strong online results include impressive first-place finishes by {{Sm|Scend}} at {{Trn|The Quarantine Series: Minor Tournament 1}} and {{Trn|The Box}}, the latter of which featured a $10,000 prize pool and the largest bracket of any Smash tournament (online or offline) to date. | |||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Home to Onett!== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Home to Onett!== |