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'''Marth''' ({{ja|マルス|Marusu}}, ''Marth'') is an [[unlockable]] [[newcomer]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Marth was placed in ''Melee'' due to heavy requests from Japanese players, but as his games had never been released outside of Japan prior to ''Melee'', his character was among the most obscure in the game in other regions. His popularity as a character, alongside {{SSBM|Roy}}, | '''Marth''' ({{ja|マルス|Marusu}}, ''Marth'') is an [[unlockable]] [[newcomer]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Marth was placed in ''Melee'' due to heavy requests from Japanese players, but as his games had never been released outside of Japan prior to ''Melee'', his character was among the most obscure in the game in other regions. His popularity as a character, alongside {{SSBM|Roy}}, is pointed to as a reason Nintendo began releasing ''Fire Emblem'' games internationally. | ||
Marth is voiced | Marth is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Hikaru Midorikawa}}, who reprises his role from [[fireemblemwiki:Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (anime)|the 1996 animated adaptation of ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'']]. Marth's spoken Japanese lines are kept in every regional version of the game. | ||
Marth currently ranks 2nd on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], placing him in the S tier and is currently his best placement in the series. Marth has many powerful tools at his disposal, including fast overall [[startup]] in his attacks, long and [[disjointed]] [[range]], large amounts of additional power at the [[Sweet spot (hitbox)|tip]] of his blade, very potent [[juggling]] and [[combo]] ability, the longest non-disjointed [[grab]] range, and great [[edgeguarding]] capabilities. Marth also has a multitude of good movement options to approach and pressure with; his [[dash-dance]] and [[wavedash]] are among the longest in the game, as well as being able to dash away from shield grabs without getting punished, complementing his already-impressive range extremely well. Marth also has two very powerful options to KO his opponents and finish combos: his down aerial (a very potent spike when sweetspotted, and the closer to the notorious [[Ken Combo]]) and his forward smash when tippered. | Marth currently ranks 2nd on the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], placing him in the S tier and is currently his best placement in the series. Marth has many powerful tools at his disposal, including fast overall [[startup]] in his attacks, long and [[disjointed]] [[range]], large amounts of additional power at the [[Sweet spot (hitbox)|tip]] of his blade, very potent [[juggling]] and [[combo]] ability, the longest non-disjointed [[grab]] range, and great [[edgeguarding]] capabilities. Marth also has a multitude of good movement options to approach and pressure with; his [[dash-dance]] and [[wavedash]] are among the longest in the game, as well as being able to dash away from shield grabs without getting punished, complementing his already-impressive range extremely well. Marth also has two very powerful options to KO his opponents and finish combos: his down aerial (a very potent spike when sweetspotted, and the closer to the notorious [[Ken Combo]]) and his forward smash when tippered. | ||
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==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
Marth must be defeated in battle before he can be unlocked. There are two ways the player can encounter Marth: | |||
*One way is to use all fourteen starter characters in VS. Mode, {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}, {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}}, or All-Star Mode. The single-player modes do not have to be completed, and losing in them is a guaranteed way to encounter him without having to encounter other characters. If the player fails to defeat Marth, they can re-fight him by playing any character in any of these modes again. If VS. Mode is played and {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s unique encounter requirement is met, then Mewtwo must be unlocked before Marth can appear. | |||
*Another way is to play 400 VS. matches to completion. If the player fails to defeat Marth, they can re-fight him by playing another VS. match to completion. If this method is used, fighters with lower VS. match quotas must be unlocked before Marth can be fought. Additionally, using this method when {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s unique encounter requirement is met will cause Marth to appear in place of Mewtwo. | |||
Upon completing this, Marth will be fought on the [[Fountain of Dreams]] stage, with the track "Fire Emblem" playing. | Upon completing this, Marth will be fought on the [[Fountain of Dreams]] stage, with the track "Fire Emblem" playing. | ||
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|dtiltname=Low Stab ({{ja|ロースラスト|Rō Surasuto}}, ''Low Thrust'') | |dtiltname=Low Stab ({{ja|ロースラスト|Rō Surasuto}}, ''Low Thrust'') | ||
|dtiltdmg=9% (blade), 10% (tip), 8% (body) | |dtiltdmg=9% (blade), 10% (tip), 8% (body) | ||
|dtiltdesc=A quick crouching Falchion poke. As it pokes out and is a [[semi-spike]], it is very useful for edgeguarding, and is also a staple in Marth's neutral game as it can safely be used to interrupt dash-dancing and wavedashing approaches or follow-ups. It may lead into a grab follow-up below 100%. It also has | |dtiltdesc=A quick crouching Falchion poke. As it pokes out and is a [[semi-spike]], it is very useful for edgeguarding, and is also a staple in Marth's neutral game as it can safely be used to interrupt dash-dancing and wavedashing approaches or follow-ups. It may lead into a grab follow-up below 100%. It also has a high number of [[interruptibility]] frames. Because of this property, Marth is unable to shield as quickly as compared to other actions such as dashing or performing smash attacks. | ||
|dashname=Raid Chop ({{ja|レイドチョップ|Reido Choppu}}) | |dashname=Raid Chop ({{ja|レイドチョップ|Reido Choppu}}) | ||
|dashdmg=11% (blade), 12% (tip), 9% (body) | |dashdmg=11% (blade), 12% (tip), 9% (body) | ||
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|ssname=Dancing Blade | |ssname=Dancing Blade | ||
|ssdmg=Varies | |ssdmg=Varies | ||
|ssdesc=A sequence of Falchion slashes with several variations based on [[control stick]] inputs. All variations have transcendent priority. | |ssdesc=A sequence of Falchion slashes with several variations based on [[control stick]] inputs. All variations have transcendent priority. For the first attack, Marth glows red; the second, green; the third, blue; and for the last one, red again. | ||
|usname=Dolphin Slash | |usname=Dolphin Slash | ||
|usdmg=10% (startup blade & body), 13% (startup tip), 7% (leap blade & tip), 6% (leap body) | |usdmg=10% (startup blade & body), 13% (startup tip), 7% (leap blade & tip), 6% (leap body) | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Marth players (SSBM)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Marth players (SSBM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Azen|USA}} - Top old-school Marth player from MD/VA. Considered one of the best on the East Coast in the pre-''Brawl'' era. Won {{Trn|MLG Atlanta 2004}}, {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}}, and {{Trn|MLG New York Playoffs 2006 | *{{Sm|Azen|USA}} - Top old-school Marth player from MD/VA. Considered one of the best on the East Coast in the pre-''Brawl'' era. Won {{Trn|MLG Atlanta 2004}}, {{Trn|Tournament Go 6}}, and {{Trn|MLG New York Playoffs 2006}}. | ||
*{{Sm|KDJ|USA}} - One of the best players from 2006-2008; triple-mained with Fox and Sheik before retiring. Won {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} using Marth to beat {{Sm|ChuDat}}, and placed 2nd at {{Trn|Cataclysm 3}} and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2012}} using Marth as a secondary. He focused on Marth more in the latter half of his career, beating players such as {{Sm|La Luna}} before retiring from competition in 2016. | |||
*{{Sm|KDJ|USA}} - One of the best players from 2006-2008; triple-mained with Fox and Sheik before retiring. | *{{Sm|Ken|USA}} - Referred to as the "King of Smash". Considered the first person to have a dominant presence in the ''Melee'' scene, and as such, was the undisputed best smasher from 2003 to 2006. He was the first Marth player to win a major, namely {{Trn|Tournament Go 4}}, and continued to win multiple MLG tournaments and {{Trn|EVO World 2007}}. He popularised and named the [[Ken combo]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Ken|USA}} - | *{{Sm|KoDoRiN|USA}} - One of the best Marth players in the world, currently second best behind Zain. He made his breakout during the COVID-19 pandemic through online tournaments, and continued improving at offline tournaments with placements such as 3rd at {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}}, also taking multiple wins over {{Sm|Cody Schwab}} and {{Sm|Hungrybox}}. He cracked top 10 on the [[MPGR Summer 2022]] rankings, being the 10th best player on the list. | ||
*{{Sm|KoDoRiN|USA}} - One of the best Marth players during the COVID-19 pandemic | *{{Sm|La Luna|USA}} - A Marth player with competitive history dating back from 2011, becoming one of the best Marth players in the world in the late 2010s. Considered a top 30 player around this time, and ranked 19th during the [[SSBMRank 2017]] season, with placements of 3rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} and 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}, beating players such as {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|ChuDat}}. He was banned from tournaments in 2020 due to controversies relating to previous behaviors at tournaments. | ||
*{{Sm|La Luna|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} - One of the [[Five Gods]]. Widely considered to be one of the best Marth players of all time. Known for his very precise punish game with the character and contributed largely to the advancement of his metagame, along with {{Sm|PPMD}}. He won many populated tournaments throughout the history of ''Melee'' primarily using Marth, including {{Trn|MELEE-FC Diamond}}, {{Trn|Shine 2016}}, and {{Trn|Smash Summit 6}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Mew2King|USA}} - One of the [[Five Gods]]. Widely considered to be one of the best Marth players of all time. | *{{Sm|PewPewU|USA}} - The best Marth player in California and one of the best in the world before retiring. He is one of the best solo Marth players of all time, being the first Marth player to be ranked top 10 on an SSBMRank/MPGR ranking, doing so in [[Summer 2015 SSBMRank]]. He placed top 8 at multiple supermajors such as 4th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2016}}. Throughout the 2010s, he remained a top 20 player and was considered the best solo Marth player in the modern era before Zain's rise in the scene. He was also well known for his proficiency in doubles with static partner {{Sm|SFAT}}, becoming one of the best doubles teams in ''Melee'' history. | ||
*{{Sm|PewPewU|USA}} - The best Marth player in California and one of the best in the world before retiring. | *{{Sm|PPMD|USA}} - One of the [[Five Gods]], co-maining {{SSBM|Falco}} and Marth. Considered one of the best Marth players in terms of neutral game and against floaty characters. One of his most notable feats was winning {{Trn|Apex 2015}}, beating {{Sm|Armada}} in grand finals with Marth, which is considered one of the most notable grand finals sets in ''Melee'' history. He retired from competition due to health-related reasons. | ||
*{{Sm|PPMD|USA}} - One of the [[Five Gods]]. Considered the best Marth in | *{{Sm|Rishi|USA}} - One of the best Marth players in the world. He had a breakout into the scene in 2016 and improved over time, peaking in 2018 with 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} and {{Trn|Smash Summit 7}}. He became mostly inactive in the post-[[Project Slippi]] era, but has placed 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and 9th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}} with a rank of 42nd on [[SSBMRank 2022]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Spud|New Zealand}} - The best player in Australia/New Zealand. Showed dominance in his country, winning events such as {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}, and has made appearances in North America, with 33rd at both {{Trn|GENESIS 7}} and {{Trn|The Big House 10}} with wins over {{Sm|SFAT}} and {{Sm|n0ne}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Rishi|USA}} - One of the best Marth players in the world. | *{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Although better known for his {{SSBM|Mewtwo}} play, Taj was one of the best Marth players in the world during the post-''Brawl'' era, and frequently relied more on Marth in later stages of the bracket. Notably defeated {{Sm|Mang0}} and {{Sm|PPMD}} at {{Trn|GENESIS 2}}, where he placed 3rd, and placed 5th at {{Trn|MELEE-FC Diamond}} and 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} with primarily Marth. He is also known for his great performances in the Marth ditto, beating top players such as {{Sm|PewPewU}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Zain|USA}} - The best Marth player in the world. He is the first solo Marth player to dominate tournaments since Ken, winning supermajors such as {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}, {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}, and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}. He was the number 1 player in the world during [[SSBMRank 2022]], making him the first non-God to be given the title. | |||
*{{Sm|Spud|New Zealand}} - The best player in Australia/New Zealand. | |||
*{{Sm|Taj|USA}} - Although | |||
*{{Sm|Zain|USA}} - The best Marth player in the world | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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*Marth is the only newcomer and unlockable character to have a clone. | *Marth is the only newcomer and unlockable character to have a clone. | ||
*Marth and {{SSBM|Roy}} are the only characters in ''Melee'' that speak Japanese in all language versions of the game. | *Marth and {{SSBM|Roy}} are the only characters in ''Melee'' that speak Japanese in all language versions of the game. | ||
*Marth and {{SSBM|Roy}} are the only playable characters in ''Melee'' that do not have a stage representing their universe, though hacked data shows that [[AKANEIA|one was planned | *Marth and {{SSBM|Roy}} are the only playable characters in ''Melee'' that do not have a stage representing their universe, though hacked data shows that [[AKANEIA|one was planned]]. | ||
**As a result of not having a stage, Marth is fought on the [[Fountain of Dreams]] in All-Star Mode and his character unlock battle. In Event Matches, he appears in [[Temple]], and in Classic Mode, he appears on [[Great Bay]]. | **As a result of not having a stage, Marth is fought on the [[Fountain of Dreams]] in All-Star Mode and his character unlock battle. In Event Matches, he appears in [[Temple]], and in Classic Mode, he appears on [[Great Bay]]. | ||
* | *The developers included Marth in ''Melee'' despite knowing he could be cut from its non-Japanese versions. He was ultimately kept in all versions after positive reception from their non-Japanese partners.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1204/index.html "海外版では外す覚悟でマルスを作っていたのですが、キャラを立てた結果、海外のかたにも絶賛され、結果日本と全く同じ仕様で搭載されています。（ゆえにマルスは日本語のままです）" - Smabura-ken]</ref> | ||
*All of Marth's aerial attacks when tippered deal the same amount of damage (13% damage); he is the only character in the game to have this trait. | *All of Marth's aerial attacks when tippered deal the same amount of damage (13% damage); he is the only character in the game to have this trait. | ||
*In the {{SSBM|debug menu}}, Marth is known as "MARS" likely to keep the game close to his Japanese pronunciation. | *In the {{SSBM|debug menu}}, Marth is known as "MARS" likely to keep the game close to his Japanese pronunciation. | ||
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*The fan-made term "Marthritis" (derived from the diagnosis {{s|wikipedia|Arthritis}}) references the inability for a Marth player to easily combo into a kill move at high percents. | *The fan-made term "Marthritis" (derived from the diagnosis {{s|wikipedia|Arthritis}}) references the inability for a Marth player to easily combo into a kill move at high percents. | ||
*In the debug menu of the game, Marth has an additional phrase that goes unused: [https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ym3QWL2bRM "{{ja|レッツダンス！}}" "Rettsu dansu!"], the English phrase "Let's Dance!" approximated phonetically in Japanese. | *In the debug menu of the game, Marth has an additional phrase that goes unused: [https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ym3QWL2bRM "{{ja|レッツダンス！}}" "Rettsu dansu!"], the English phrase "Let's Dance!" approximated phonetically in Japanese. | ||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1204/index.html Official character page on the Japanese ''Melee'' website] ([[smashwiki:26TP/Marth|Translation]]) | |||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1204/index.html Official character page on the Japanese ''Melee'' website] | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiVzSzuuv88 Are You a Marth Player?] by [[Kira]] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiVzSzuuv88 Are You a Marth Player?] by [[Kira]] | ||