User:Thegameandwatch/Obi-Wan Kenobi (SSBU)

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi (, Obi-Wan Kenobi) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was confirmed as a playable character when he was announced at the post credit scene during Series Finale of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on June 15, 2022. He is the first DLC character of, and was released on September 4th, 2022. Obi-Wan Kenobi is classified as Fighter #83, the actual last fighter number of the newcomers and the overall roster.

, who has played Obi-Wan Kenobi since , reprises his role as the character in all regions.

Moveset
Obi-Wan Kenobi's moveset is mostly unknown with exception of his specials, but he seems to have a Lightsaber similar to a Beam Sword but with more range and power. he uses The Force for his grabs, throws and special moves.

Role in World of Light
Due to his status as downloadable content, Obi-Wan Kenobi does not have a legitimate role in World of Light. Instead, he is unlocked for use in the mode after freeing 10 fighters from Galeem's control. If loading an existing save file that meets this condition before downloading Obi-Wan Kenobi, he is immediately unlocked.

Spirit
Obi-Wan Kenobi's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Obi-Wan Kenobi has been downloaded. Unlocking Obi-Wan Kenobi in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. His fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in Ultimate.

In Spirit Battles
Obi-Wan is not featured in any Spirit Battles.

Trivia

 * Obi-Wan is the first character to originate from something other than a video game.
 * Obi-Wan has the biggest grab range out of all of the characters.
 * Obi-Wan was originally a April fools character but this was scrapped so he can be an actual playable character.
 * He is the first character not made by Masahiro Sakurai.