Mii Gunner (SSBU): Difference between revisions

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The Mii Gunner is ranked 61st out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing them in the C+ tier. This is a major improvement from their ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' iteration, which was 53rd out of 57 on that game's third tier list before ultimately going unranked on the fourth.

Like the other Mii Fighters, one of the primary strengths of the Mii Gunner is their diverse set of versatile specials. As the long range and projectile-heavy Mii Fighter, many of their specials excel at neutralizing approaches, racking up damage, edgeguarding, and shield pressure from a distance. Charge Blast is a very good KO'ing option which is extremely consistent, quick, and powerful when fully charged. Gunner Missile are both good at spacing and keeping enemies out. The Super variant deals a solid bit of damage and knockback while the Homing variant can wall out approaches and also help the Gunner initiate approaches of their own. Laser Blaze racks up decent damage while also causing flinching, making it a valuable tool similar to Falco and Fox's [[Blaster]]. Finally, Flame Pillar and Bomb Drop are both good tools for ledgetrapping and setting up kill confirms. A bomb drop at mid-high percentages can reliably confirm into back aerial while an opponent trapped in Flame Pillar can be combo'd into a fully charged Charge Blast. Additionally, the Mii Gunner can also further solidify their defensive playstyle with the usage of Echo Reflector and Absorbing Vortex, both of which aid in countering other campy or projectile-based characters.

Accompanying the Mii Gunner's vast collection of zoning specials is a very interesting and varying set of normals. While many of the Gunner's normals suffer from mild ending lag, they either possess high KO'ing power or range. Forward smash and up aerial are both among the longest-ranged moves in the game (the latter which can secure very early KO's at the top of the blast line and the former being an excellent way of reading rolls and covering landing options), forward tilt and neutral air are good tools to push pressuring opponents off of them, and forward aerial is a very useful move, which not only can edgeguard and space opponents from a distance due to it being a projectile, but it also can be used to perform a technique called gundashing, which is an excellent technique that significantly helps mitigate the Mii Gunner's lacking mobility and their recovery. Alongside the aforementioned moves are a slew of moves that have respectable KO'ing power such as up smash, up tilt, down tilt, down smash, and back aerial.

Lastly, the Mii Gunner has adequate choices for recovery. With the exception of Cannon Jump Kick, Lunar Launch and Arm Rocket both provide a fantastic amount of distance, especially Arm Rocket which has far more control both horizontally and vertically. This combined with their heavy weight gives the Mii Gunner a decent ability to survive at higher percents.

Of course, the Gunner does not come without their flaws. While many of their moves have tremendous range or KO'ing power, most of them are very laggy. This is especially prominent with their up and down tilt, which both have decent start up, but significant ending lag while moves that are fast such as forward tilt and neutral air have poor range and KO potential. As a result, they struggle to acquire reliable KOs outside of a fully charged Charge Blast.

While the Mii Gunner's array of special moves are all very potent, there are some that do not come without their weaknesses. Laser Blaze is a fairly slow and easily interceptible projectile, Grenade Launch travels in a very slow and short-ranged arc that no longer can be charged or controlled, Flame Pillar has relatively substantial lag on both ends and doesn't last as long as other flame-arc moves, and Bomb Drop can be hit back to the Gunner, making them a poor choice to use against opponents with disjoints.

 

Overall, the Mii Gunner is a jack of all trades amalgamation of all projectile-based fighters. The ability to mix and match several different special moves adds a unique layer of versatility by allowing several different playstyles for the same basic fighter, making Mii Gunner among the most unpredictable to fight against. However, all of the customizable special moves have a fatal flaw to prevent them from being overpowered and/or are an inferior version of a similar move other fighters possess. Their strengths do marginally outweight their weaknesses and as a result, is a fighter that excels at walling out opponents while struggling up close. Their multitude of projectiles provide them with countless options to keep opponents away, rack up damage, and edgeguard. However they must be mindful and extremely careful, as one mistake can cause them to take a huge chunk of damage. They are a relatively simple character to pick up with a playstyle similar to Samus and can be a potent zoner, though due to their aforementioned weaknesses, they are considered to be an inferior zoner to characters such as Samus, Snake, and the Belmonts.

The Mii Gunner has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in their transition from ''SSB4'' to ''Ultimate'', but was buffed overall.

Like the other {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s, the Mii Gunner now has set attributes, including high [[weight]] (now weighing as much as {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, surpassing the largest possible Mii Fighter in ''SSB4'') that significantly increases their survivability in general, especially since the Gunner's below average [[falling speed]] has been unaltered. The Gunner has retains their general moveset, though with various buffs to it. Their inconsistent [[neutral attack]] and [[up aerial]] now connect better due to faster transition speed, and some of the Gunner's moves have been given more utility due to a reduction of lag (most notable with [[forward tilt]]), greatly increased damage, or KO potential. The second hit of [[down smash]] now acts individually for each hit instead of leading into one another, making it more useful as a traditional smash attack. Their [[grab]] game was also improved; standing grab has vastly more range, all of their [[throw]]s deal more damage (especially [[up throw]]), and [[down throw]] is now much more reliable for starting combos until mid percentages. As well, a few of the universal changes are benefitial for the Gunner, with the universal frame 3 jumpsquat and reductions to [[landing lag]] giving them faster access to their air game and leaving them less vulnerable against shielded attacks.

Despite their numerous buffs, universal gameplay changes have been detrimental to the Gunner overall. The weakening of [[rage]] slightly tones down their KO power at low percentages (though in a few cases, this is compensated by their moves' standalone KO power being increased). The biggest hindrance comes from the universal increase in mobility; it prioritizes faster-paced, more aggressive gameplay, and this allows some most of the cast to get past the Gunner's zoning tools with varying degrees of ease, while the Gunner's mobility has been reduced itself, as many of their stats being significantly below average or even among the worst (notably their [[dash|run]] and initial dash speeds, and their [[air speed]]). This forces them to rely on spacing to compensate for their significantly lowered movement speed.

Overall, the Mii Gunner's changes have further pronounced their caveats and flaws. Their playstyle has been repurposed into a slow-moving, hard-hitting heavyweight projectile fighter, relying on their above average staying power and their special moveset's zoning abilities to rack up damage and force opponents into making a mistake to capitalize on, similar to {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Simon}}; changes to their special moves also allow many more of their combinations to shine through. However, the Gunner's slower attributes further enforces their zoner-centric playstyle, and they must still contend with a decidedly poor melee [[approach]], their moveset's heavy ending lag, and difficulty in landing some of their powerful KO options. It's also important to note that game updates have given other returning veterans various buffs, whereas the Gunner has received comparatively less significant changes, as well as nerfs from their projectiles' shield damage affecting them more than most other characters. In the end, the Gunner is a better character than they were in ''SSB4'', they are considered the second most viable of the three Miis, and perform better relative to the cast, though not at the same level of various other returning characters.

|ssdefdesc=Fires an energy shot diagonally down that erupts into a pillar of [[flame]] that lingers for a few moments. The pillar, similar to {{SSBU|Robin}}'s [[Arcfire]], hits multiple times, with the last hit launching opponents away. If used in midair, the projectile's angle is more diagonal and travels further. The pillar will slowly drift downwards if it hits an aerial opponent, allowing it to function as an edgeguard if it hits an enemy near a ledge. It is otherwise a useful deterring tool, and can start combos from careless approaches. Can confirm into a charge blast, reliably KOing opponents at 80 percent on the ledge.

|usc2desc=Propels themselves with a stream of flames from their arm cannon. By holding the Control Stick in a direction, the Mii Gunner can travel more horizontally. During flight, tilting left or right will adjust the Mii's flight angle. Overall, the move acts like an unchargeable version of [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] but without any damaging hitboxes, and grants the most distance and maneuverability out of all the Gunner's up specials.

SSBUMiiGunnerIdle1.gif|Mii Gunner's first idle pose

SSBUMiiGunnerIdle2.gif|Mii Gunner's second idle pose

*{{Sm|Capitancito|Dominican Republic}} - The best Mii Gunner player in the world. Placed 2nd at both {{Trn|Blink Respawn 2022}} and {{Trn|Low Tide City 2023}}, 9th at {{Trn|LVL UP EXPO 2023}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|Pound 2022}} and {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Maister}}, {{Sm|ApolloKage}}, and {{Sm|Tilde}}.

*{{Sm|Deon|UK}} - The best Mii Gunner in Europe. Placed 13th at {{Trn|BIG LAB: Awakening}}, 25th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}} and 33rd at both {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and {{Trn|Valhalla III}}. Has wins over players such as {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Ogey}} and {{Sm|Yetey}}. Currently ranked 50th on the [[European Smash Rankings]]

*{{Sm|Protom|USA}} - One of the best Mii Gunner players in the United States. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Smash at The Paramount}}, 25th at {{Trn|Tri-state Showdown: Fall 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Defend the North 2019}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Frozen}}, {{Sm|John Numbers}}, and {{Sm|SMB}}.

*{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - Uses Mii Gunner as a secondary alongside {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} and is one of the best Mii Gunner players in the world. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Karisuma SP 6}}, 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 9}}, 13th at both {{Trn|Sumabato SP 10}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 12}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}} using both characters, with wins over players such as {{Sm|Kome}}, {{Sm|Masashi}}, and {{Sm|Jogibu}} .

Mii Gunner unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Mii Gunner's unlock notice.