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.

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.

*{{Sm|Capitancito|Dominican Republic}} - The best Mii Gunner player of all-time, placing highly at majors such as 9th at the major {{Trn|LVL UP EXPO 2023}} and 33rd at several supermajors, including {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2023}}.

*{{Sm|Deon|UK}} - The best Mii Gunner in Europe in the early metagame, placing 25th at the major {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}} and 33rd at the major {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} while defeating {{Sm|Mr.R}} in the former, the best win for a Mii Gunner player during this period.  

*{{Sm|Tsumusuto|Japan}} - One of the best {{SSBU|Dr Mario}} players who is also the best Mii Gunner player in Japan. He used Mii Gunner as a secondary at many tournaments such as his 2nd place at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 13}} with a win over {{Sm|Masashi}}, and others such as 9th at {{Trn|Toyota Grand Slam 13}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 6}}.

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