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'''Luigi''' ({{ja|ルイージ|Ruīji}}, ''Luigi'') appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as one of the four [[unlockable character]]s. He is a [[clone]] of {{SSB|Mario}}, keeping most of his moves and animations, though differing in terms of attributes. Like him, Luigi is voiced by Charles Martinet, albeit his voice clips' are merely higher pitched versions of Mario's voice clips.
'''Luigi''' ({{ja|ルイージ|Ruīji}}, ''Luigi'') appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as one of the four [[unlockable character]]s. He is a [[clone]] of {{SSB|Mario}}, keeping most of his moves and animations, though differing in terms of attributes. High-pitched versions of Mario's ''Super Mario 64'' voice clips, originally performed by Charles Martinet, serve as Luigi's voice.


Luigi ranks 12th on the [[tier list]], placing him at the bottom of the C tier and the entire tier list itself and is his worst tier placement in the series. Luigi's [[combo]] ability is varied and versatile, and they can be followed by his most devastating finisher, the {{h1|Super Jump Punch|Luigi}}. He also has a long distanced recovery. However, his weaknesses are extremely overwhelming: he has very slow movement speed, with the slowest traction, dashing, and air speeds, along with the third lowest falling speed and gravity. Despite the latter attribute giving him great jump prowess, it also gives him a high short hop. Like Mario, his reach is poor, giving him trouble at hitting opponents. Altogether, these attributes result in very weak and almost complete lack of offensive options in the neutral game, despite having {{h1|Fireball|Luigi}} as a projectile. While being a clone in terms of attacks, some of his attacks are much weaker, an exception to it being Super Jump Punch, which is hard to land without confirming a combo into it. Lastly, his recovery is predictable despite being long distanced, and he is easier to gimp because of his lower air speed. As a result of these attributes, he has almost no dedicated players in [[competitive play]], and suffers from poor tournament results.
Luigi ranks 12th on the [[tier list]], placing him at the bottom of the C tier and the entire tier list itself and is his worst tier placement in the series. Luigi's [[combo]] ability is varied and versatile, and they can be followed by his most devastating finisher, the {{h1|Super Jump Punch|Luigi}}. He also has a long distanced recovery. However, his weaknesses are extremely overwhelming: he has very slow movement speed, with the slowest traction, dashing, and air speeds, along with the third lowest falling speed and gravity. Despite the latter attribute giving him great jumping prowess, it also gives him a high short hop. Like Mario, his reach is poor, giving him trouble at hitting opponents. Altogether, these attributes result in very weak and almost complete lack of offensive options in the neutral game, despite having {{h1|Fireball|Luigi}} as a projectile. While being a clone in terms of attacks, some of his attacks are much weaker, an exception to it being Super Jump Punch, which is hard to land without confirming a combo into it. Lastly, his recovery is predictable despite being long distanced, and he is easier to gimp because of his lower air speed. As a result of these attributes, he has almost no dedicated players in [[competitive play]], and suffers from poor tournament results.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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To his credit, Luigi is a good edgeguarder, courtesy of Mario's edgeguarding tools being mostly untouched for Luigi's versions. His forward aerial can semi-spike, and it has multiple hits. Luigi's back aerial has more range, but is slower than Mario's, but is still a solid KO move, and it along with forward aerial can be used to space. As mentioned earlier, his down aerial can drag opponents down if used repeatedly, due to being a high damage, set knockback meteor smash. However, some fighters (Pikachu, Kirby, Mario and other Luigis) are able to escape. His neutral aerial, while inferior to back aerial in terms of power and range, may be used to edgeguard whenever Luigi is in the situational position to use it after a combo, like Mario's. The Luigi Cyclone can pseudo-spike most characters as an [[edgeguarding]] technique, but this is ineffective against characters who can recover from it quickly, including {{SSB|Pikachu}}, Mario, and other Luigis.
To his credit, Luigi is a good edgeguarder, courtesy of Mario's edgeguarding tools being mostly untouched for Luigi's versions. His forward aerial can semi-spike, and it has multiple hits. Luigi's back aerial has more range, but is slower than Mario's, but is still a solid KO move, and it along with forward aerial can be used to space. As mentioned earlier, his down aerial can drag opponents down if used repeatedly, due to being a high damage, set knockback meteor smash. However, some fighters (Pikachu, Kirby, Mario and other Luigis) are able to escape. His neutral aerial, while inferior to back aerial in terms of power and range, may be used to edgeguard whenever Luigi is in the situational position to use it after a combo, like Mario's. The Luigi Cyclone can pseudo-spike most characters as an [[edgeguarding]] technique, but this is ineffective against characters who can recover from it quickly, including {{SSB|Pikachu}}, Mario, and other Luigis.
Luigi overall has poor [[matchup]]s, being heavily countered by Pikachu and having a 40-60 matchup against six characters in the game. He does however have an even matchup against {{SSB|Yoshi}} and {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, and he also does well against {{SSB|Samus}} and {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}, hard countering the latter due to his Fire Jump Punch.


====In doubles====
====In doubles====
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==Differences from {{SSB|Mario}}==
==Differences from {{SSB|Mario}}==
Luigi has slower mobility, less combo ability, a worse approach game, and marginally lowered power compared to Mario. However, he has more range, slightly faster frame data, a somewhat better recovery, and more finishers. He also has a different down tilt and dash attack and differently functioning specials than Mario, as well as a taunt with a hitbox.
Luigi has slower mobility, less combo ability, a worse approach game, and marginally lowered power compared to Mario. However, he has more range, slightly faster frame data, a better jump, and an additional combo finisher in his [[Super Jump Punch]]. He also has a different down tilt and dash attack and differently functioning specials than Mario, as well as a taunt with a hitbox.
===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{buff|Luigi's taunt is different, being a bashful kick to the ground. It is significantly faster and can actually hurt opponents, dealing high fixed knockback and 1% damage if it connects.}}
*{{buff|Luigi's taunt is different, being a bashful kick to the ground. It is significantly faster and can actually hurt opponents, dealing high fixed knockback and 1% damage if it connects.}}
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===Attributes===
===Attributes===
*{{change|Luigi's falling speed is slower than Mario's (44 → 42), hindering his vertical endurance, but improving his recovery.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi [[dash]]es slower than Mario (44 → 40).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi [[dash]]es slightly slower than Mario (44 40).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi has significantly lower [[traction]] than Mario (1.5 → 0.7), giving him much less ground control.}}
*{{change|Luigi jumps much higher than Mario, improving his recovery and making it easier to pull off aerial combos. However, this somewhat impairs his grounded combo ability due to giving him a much higher short hop.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi has much slower [[air speed]] than Mario (30 26 (JPN) / 22.5 (NA / PAL)), hindering his recovery and aerial maneuverability.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi has much slower air speed than Mario (30 22.5), hindering his recovery and aerial maneuverability.}}
*{{change|Luigi [[jump]]s much higher than Mario (1360.133333 → 1718.214881), improving his recovery and making it easier to pull off aerial combos. However, this somewhat impairs his grounded combo ability due to giving him a much higher short hop.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi has significantly lower traction than Mario (0.7 1.5), giving him much less ground control.}}
*{{change|Luigi has lower [[gravity]] than Mario (2.4 → 2.1).}}
*{{change|Luigi [[falling speed|fall]]s slightly slower than Mario (44 42), hindering his vertical endurance, but improving his recovery.}}
**{{change|Luigi's [[fast-falling]] speed is also slightly slower than Mario's (70 67.5).}}


===Ground attacks===
===Ground attacks===
*{{buff|The third hit of Luigi's neutral attack has a longer duration (frames 3-7 → 3-8).}}
*{{buff|The third hit of Luigi's neutral attack has a longer duration (frames 3-7 → 3-8).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's has a different dash attack; a flurry of weak punches. It has less startup lag (frame 8 → 3).}}
*{{buff|Luigi has a different dash attack; a flurry of weak punches. It has less startup lag (frame 8 → 3).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's dash attack accelerates slower.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's dash attack accelerates slower.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's dash attack has more ending lag (FAF 41 → 61).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's dash attack has more ending lag (FAF 41 → 61).}}
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*{{buff|Luigi's up tilt's hand hitbox is slightly larger (140u → 145u).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's up tilt's hand hitbox is slightly larger (140u → 145u).}}
*{{change|Luigi's up tilt launches opponents at a slightly lower angle (86° → 80°).}}
*{{change|Luigi's up tilt launches opponents at a slightly lower angle (86° → 80°).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's has a different down tilt, a quick low quick rather than a sweep kick. It has less startup lag (frame 5 → 3) and much less ending lag (FAF 40 → 18) than Mario's down tilt.}}
*{{buff|Luigi has a different down tilt, a quick low kick rather than a sweep kick. It has less startup lag (frame 5 → 3) and much less ending lag (FAF 40 → 18) than Mario's down tilt.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 5-11 → 3-6).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 5-11 → 3-6).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's down tilt has much less range due to its new animation.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's down tilt has much less range due to its new animation.}}
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===Special moves===
===Special moves===
*{{buff|Luigi's Super Jump Punch has a sweetspot in the first frame of the move, which deals 25% damage and extremely high knockback. It also has a slightly longer duration (frames 2-23 → 2-24).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's Super Jump Punch has a sweetspot in the first frame of the move, which deals 25% damage and extremely high knockback. It also has a slightly longer duration (frames 2-23 → 2-24).}}
**{{nerf|However, it possesses a sourspot which deals 1% damage and no knockback at all, making it much less safe as a recovery move.}}
**{{nerf|However, it possesses a sourspot which deals 1% damage and no knockback at all, making it much less safe as a recovery move. Additionally, the move has reduced [[intangibility]].}}
*{{buff|Luigi Cyclone only possesses two hitboxes which deal 15% and 18%, respectively, and it is not a multi-hitting move. These hitboxes do not deal set knockback, granting the move KO potential.}}
*{{buff|Luigi Cyclone only possesses two hitboxes which deal 15% and 18%, respectively, and it is not a multi-hitting move. These hitboxes do not deal set knockback, granting the move KO potential. It also requires less button mashing to rise and has slightly more vertical distance, making it a better recovery option.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi Cyclone requires more button mashing to rise, making it much harder to use for recovery, and cannot meteor smash airborne opponents, hindering its edgeguarding ability.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi Cyclone cannot meteor smash airborne opponents, hindering its edgeguarding ability.}}
*{{change|Luigi's Fireball is not affected by gravity, improving its zoning ability but hindering its approaching potential and altering its usage for gimping; additionally, the fireball is green instead of red.}}                   
*{{change|Luigi's Fireball is not affected by gravity, improving its zoning ability but hindering its approaching potential and altering its usage for gimping; additionally, the fireball is green instead of red.}}                   
 
*{{nerf|Luigi’s Fireball travels slightly less distance than Mario’s.}}
*{{nerf| Luigi’s Fireball travels slightly less distance than Mario’s.}}


==Differences between game versions==
==Differences between game versions==
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===Attributes===
===Attributes===
*{{nerf|Luigi is very slightly bigger (1.0x → 1.12x).}}
*{{change|Luigi is bigger (1.0x → 1.12x). This improves his range but makes him easier to hit.}}
*{{buff|Luigi's head hurtbox dimensions are very slightly smaller ({155,200,150} {155,160,150}).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's head is skinnier (Y stretch: 200 → 160).}}
*{{nerf|Air speed is reduced (26.0 → 22.5).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's rolls travel farther due to his larger model size.}}
*{{buff|Rolls travel farther.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's air speed is lower (26 → 22.5).}}


===Throws===
===Throws===
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==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Luigi's hitboxes, see [[Luigi (SSB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
''For a gallery of Luigi's hitboxes, see [[Luigi (SSB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
[[File:SSB64 Luigi.gif|thumb|right]]
[[File:SSB64 Luigi.gif|thumb]]
[[File:Luigi Aerial attacks SSB.png|thumb|Luigi's aerial attacks.]]
[[File:Luigi Aerial attacks SSB.png|thumb|Luigi's aerial attacks.]]
{{MovesetTable
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSB
|game=SSB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname= 
|neutralname=Left Punch ({{ja|左パンチ|Hidari Panchi}}) / Right Punch ({{ja|右パンチ|Migi Panchi}}) / Kick ({{ja|キック|Kikku}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=Two punches and a kick. This move is a [[natural combo]]. Taken directly from [[Mario]]'s attack combo in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
|neutraldesc=Two punches and a kick. This move is a [[natural combo]]. Taken directly from [[Mario]]'s attack combo in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
|ftiltname= 
|ftiltname=Middle Kick ({{ja|ミドルキック|Midoru Kikku}})
|ftiltdmg=10%
|ftiltdmg=10%
|ftiltdesc=Luigi kicks forwards. The move is similar to Mario's, except it is considerably weaker. Decent spacing move but it is not particularly fast or strong, not KOing until very high percent. Can be angled.
|ftiltdesc=Luigi kicks forwards. The move is similar to Mario's, except it is considerably weaker. Decent spacing move but it is not particularly fast or strong, not KOing until very high percent. Can be angled.
|utiltname= 
|utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}})
|utiltdmg=10%
|utiltdmg=10%
|utiltdesc=Luigi does an uppercut. It is almost the same as Mario's except for a few minor hitbox differences, giving it many of the same uses as Mario's uppercut in that it is a good combo starter at mid percents, chains into itself, and can KO at high percentages.  
|utiltdesc=Luigi does an uppercut. It is almost the same as Mario's except for a few minor hitbox differences, giving it many of the same uses as Mario's uppercut in that it is a good combo starter at mid percents, chains into itself, and can KO at high percentages.  
|dtiltname= 
|dtiltname=Low Kick ({{ja|ローキック|Rō Kikku}})
|dtiltdmg=7%
|dtiltdmg=7%
|dtiltdesc=Luigi performs a quick low kick. Low knockback and range, although it is very fast. It can lead into a Super Jump Punch at certain percents and it is safe on shield.  
|dtiltdesc=Luigi performs a quick low kick. Low knockback and range, although it is very fast. It can lead into a Super Jump Punch at certain percents and it is safe on shield.  
|dashname= 
|dashname=Flurry Punches ({{ja|ぽこぽこパンチ|Pokopokok Panchi}})
|dashdmg=2% (hits 1-6), 12% (total)
|dashdmg=2% (hits 1-6), 12% (total)
|dashdesc=Six hits, 2% per hit. Due to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sa25aojJDs developer oversight], there is no finishing hit, and coupled with some ending lag, this move is easily punished.
|dashdesc=Six hits, 2% per hit. Due to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sa25aojJDs developer oversight], there is no finishing hit, and coupled with some ending lag, this move is easily punished.
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashname= 
|fsmashname=Smash Punch ({{ja|スマッシュパンチ|Sumasshu Panchi}})
|fsmashupdmg=16%
|fsmashupdmg=16%
|fsmashsidedmg=15%
|fsmashsidedmg=15%
|fsmashdowndmg=14%
|fsmashdowndmg=14%
|fsmashdesc=Luigi winds up his fist for a bit and then punches with an enlarged fist. It is the weakest forward smash in the game. Using it in a short step will cause Luigi to slide forward a short distance. Has less power than Mario's, but it also has less ending lag, making it slightly better overall.
|fsmashdesc=Luigi winds up his fist for a bit and then punches with an enlarged fist. It is the weakest forward smash in the game. Using it in a short step will cause Luigi to slide forward a short distance. Has less power than Mario's, but it also has less ending lag, making it slightly better overall.
|usmashname= 
|usmashname=Lead Headbutt ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'')
|usmashdmg=19%
|usmashdmg=19%
|usmashdesc=Luigi lunges his head upwards in an arc. It is mostly the same as Mario's, except it has a slightly larger hitbox. Very powerful vertical finisher; tied with Mario, Donkey Kong Jigglypuff for strongest up smash in the game. Can KO Mario as low as 73% on {{SSB|Dream Land}} at ground level.
|usmashdesc=Luigi lunges his head upwards in an arc. It is mostly the same as Mario's, except it has a slightly larger hitbox. Very powerful vertical finisher; tied with Mario, Donkey Kong, and Jigglypuff for strongest up smash in the game. Can KO Mario as low as 73% on {{SSB|Dream Land}} at ground level.
|dsmashname= 
|dsmashname=Double Kick ({{ja|ダブルキック|Daburu Kikku}})
|dsmashdmg=17%
|dsmashdmg=17%
|dsmashdesc=Luigi performs a double sided breakdance leg sweep. It has good power and decent speed/range. It is the same as Mario's version.
|dsmashdesc=Luigi performs a double sided breakdance leg sweep. It has good power and decent speed/range. It is the same as Mario's version.
|nairname= 
|nairname=Luigi Kick ({{ja|ルイージキック|Ruīji Kikku}})
|nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late)
|nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late)
|nairdesc=Does a [[sex kick]], which gets weaker over time.
|nairdesc=Does a [[sex kick]], which gets weaker over time.
|fairname= 
|fairname=Forward Dropkick ({{ja|前方ドロップキック|Zenpō Doroppukikku}})
|fairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|fairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|fairdesc=Luigi sticks his feet out in front, his body aimed forward with them, and spins. Has slow startup lag but it has a decently powerful hitbox when it first comes out.
|fairdesc=Luigi sticks his feet out in front, his body aimed forward with them, and spins. Has slow startup lag but it has a decently powerful hitbox when it first comes out.
|bairname= 
|bairname=Backward Dropkick ({{ja|バックワードキック|Bakkuwādo Kikku}})
|bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|bairdesc=Luigi thrusts his feet back and flips. Similar to forward aerial except it has slightly lower startup and a shorter lasting hitbox. Good for edgeguarding, and has good power.
|bairdesc=Luigi thrusts his feet back and flips. Similar to forward aerial except it has slightly lower startup and a shorter lasting hitbox. Good for edgeguarding, and has good power.
|uairname= 
|uairname=Air Slash ({{ja|エアスラッシュ|Ea Surasshu}})
|uairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)
|uairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)
|uairdesc=Luigi performs a flip kick. It comes out on frame 2, making it the fastest aerial in the game in terms of startup lag (along with Mario's up aerial). Knockback direction depends on which angle the foe was hit on. Lower power than most of his moves, but an effective juggling and combo move.
|uairdesc=Luigi performs a flip kick. It comes out on frame 2, making it the fastest aerial in the game in terms of startup lag (along with Mario's up aerial). Knockback direction depends on which angle the foe was hit on. Lower power than most of his moves, but an effective juggling and combo move.
|dairname= 
|dairname=Drill Kick ({{ja|ドリルキック|Doriru Kikku}})
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-8), 24% (total)
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-8), 24% (total)
|dairdesc=Luigi performs a drill kick, 8 hits, 3% per hit for a total of 24%. A useful meteor smash; Similar to Jigglypuff's down aerial, it can be used multiple times to ensure that the foe is unable to recover. It has slow startup lag but minimal ending lag compared to other drill kills. Can combo into itself and up aerial/Super Jump Punch easily. It also has solid shield pressuring potential due to its low ending lag. Like other drills, it is heavily SDIable however.
|dairdesc=Luigi performs a drill kick, 8 hits, 3% per hit for a total of 24%. A useful meteor smash; Similar to Jigglypuff's down aerial, it can be used multiple times to ensure that the foe is unable to recover. It has slow startup lag but minimal ending lag compared to other drill kills. Can combo into itself and up aerial/Super Jump Punch easily. It also has solid shield pressuring potential due to its low ending lag. Like other drills, it is heavily SDIable however.
|grabname=
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=
|grabdesc=
|fthrowname= 
|fthrowname=Forward Spin Throw ({{ja|前方スピンスロー|Zenpō supinsurō}})
|fthrowdmg=16%, 12% (NTSC-J)
|fthrowdmg=16%, 12% (NTSC-J)
|fthrowdesc=Same as Mario, swings foe once and tosses them in front with good power.
|fthrowdesc=Same as Mario, swings foe once and tosses them in front with good power.
|bthrowname= 
|bthrowname=Airplane Swing ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'')
|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 16% (NTSC-J throw), 10% (collateral)
|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 16% (NTSC-J throw), 10% (collateral)
|bthrowdesc=Swings three times and tosses foe behind with excellent KO power, a throw from [[Super Mario 64]].
|bthrowdesc=Swings three times and tosses foe behind with excellent KO power, a throw from [[Super Mario 64]].
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|nsdesc=Throws a green fireball as a projectile. Unlike Mario's, it is not affected by gravity and travels forward perfectly straight, even in midair.
|nsdesc=Throws a green fireball as a projectile. Unlike Mario's, it is not affected by gravity and travels forward perfectly straight, even in midair.
|usname=Super Jump Punch
|usname=Super Jump Punch
|usdmg=25% (grounded sweetspot), 24% (NTSC-J aerial sweetspot), 1% (sourspot), 2% (NTSC-J sourspot)
|usdmg=25% (sweetspot), 24% (NTSC-J aerial sweetspot), 1% (sourspot), 2% (NTSC-J sourspot)
|usdesc=Does a jumping uppercut. Although it is visually similar to Mario's, it functions very differently. If Luigi is right next to the opponent and does it, it will become a Fire Jump Punch, a move with high damage and powerful knockback, able to KO {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} at rather low percentages. It can also be combo'd into from a down aerial, or a forward aerial hitting with the weak hitbox (on Luigi's feet). Otherwise, the [[sour spot]] deals almost no damage and knockback, leaving Luigi extremely vulnerable. Luigi has some devastating combos involving the Fire Jump Punch. Like Mario's, it is a good recovery move.
|usdesc=Does a jumping uppercut. Although it is visually similar to Mario's, it functions very differently. If Luigi is right next to the opponent and does it, it will become a Fire Jump Punch, a move with high damage and powerful knockback, able to KO {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} at rather low percentages. It can also be combo'd into from a down aerial, or a forward aerial hitting with the weak hitbox (on Luigi's feet). Otherwise, the [[sour spot]] deals almost no damage and knockback, leaving Luigi extremely vulnerable. Luigi has some devastating combos involving the Fire Jump Punch. Like Mario's, it is a good recovery move.
|dsname=Luigi Cyclone
|dsname=Luigi Cyclone
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|tauntdesc=Performs a bashful kick with his left foot while looking down to the ground. The only damaging taunt in the game, it deals weak damage with low set knockback. Although it is possible to perform an infinite combo against lightweights with two Luigis using the taunt, it has otherwise almost nonexistent utility due to its poor range, startup and power.
|tauntdesc=Performs a bashful kick with his left foot while looking down to the ground. The only damaging taunt in the game, it deals weak damage with low set knockback. Although it is possible to perform an infinite combo against lightweights with two Luigis using the taunt, it has otherwise almost nonexistent utility due to its poor range, startup and power.
}}
}}
===[[Announcer]] call===
<gallery>
File: Luigi Announcer SSB.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
File: Luigi French Announcer SSB.wav|French
File: Luigi German Announcer SSB.wav|German
</gallery>


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{Appearance
{{Appearance
|desc=Jumps out of a Warp Pipe just like Mario.
|desc=Jumps out of a Warp Pipe (with a stern expression on his face) just like Mario.
|char=Luigi
|char=Luigi
|game=SSB}}
|game=SSB}}
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
===Most historically significant players===
:''See also: [[:Category:Luigi professionals (SSB)]]''
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''Numbers in brackets indicate position in [[64 League Rankings]] 2017''
:''See also: [[:Category:Luigi players (SSB)]]''
*{{Sm|Cafe|Japan}} - Japan's best Luigi, placed 9th at [[Kanto 2015]] and [[Kanto 2016]].
*{{Sm|Czar|USA}} (#37) - Mario main with a strong Luigi secondary.
*{{Sm|Crystal|Japan}} - Placed 17th at [[Kanto 2017]].
*{{Sm|Freean|USA}} - Dual mains him with Captain Falcon.  Placed 3rd at [[Operation Desert Smash 3]], 9th at [[GENESIS 6]] and 17th at [[Snosa III]] and [[GENESIS 4]].  Also placed 9th at [[Low Tide City 2021]] alongside {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}.
*{{Sm|Igai|Japan}} - Placed 25th at [[Kanto 2018]].
*{{Sm|Shears|USA}} (#48) - Pikachu and Yoshi main with a strong Luigi secondary.


===Inactive===
*{{Sm|Cafe|Japan}} - Japan's best Luigi and one of the best in the world. Some of his highest placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Kanto 2015}} and {{Trn|Kanto 2016}} are some of the only serious Luigi results seen in the country since {{Sm|Igai}}'s results during a few Chuo University events.
*{{Sm|Ruoka Dancho|Japan}} - Won Osaka 2009 with Luigi.
*{{Sm|Czar|USA}} - One of the best {{SSB|Mario}} players in the world who has a strong Luigi secondary. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} and 7th at {{Trn|COA VI}} using the Mario brothers. He was formerly ranked 65th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]] with both characters.
*{{Sm|Freean|USA}} - A Luigi and Captain Falcon co-main who is the best Luigi player in the world. Despite his co-main status, he has shown proficiency in playing Luigi at high level, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Operation Desert Smash 3}}, 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Snosa III}}, being some of the best solo Luigi results seen at North American tournaments. He was formerly 35th on the [[2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings]] as the best Luigi player on the list.
*{{Sm|Igai|Japan}} - The best Luigi player in Japan in the early meta. He showed one of the first Luigi results for ''Smash 64'' with a 3rd and 5th at {{Trn|Chuo University 2012}} and {{Trn|Chuo University 2013}}, respectively. He also made rare appearances during the modern era of the game, placing 25th at {{Trn|Kanto 2018}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Luigi has always been considered a low-tier character, hovering around the bottom three each time throughout all established tier lists. He was ranked 10th on the first two tier lists, and 11th on the third one. Although he has a decent amount of powerful KO moves and a projectile to use for interrupt approaches, he has failed to make a significant impact throughout the entire metagame, primarily due to his struggle to approach himself, lackluster recovery, and unimpressive reach. This has culminated to scarce representation and results, where players who enter rarely place high at nationals. Currently, he sits at 12th place, where players generally agree his placement is accurate, and his metagame is anticipated to remain similar to before. Other low-tiers have accomplished more significant feats, with characters such as {{SSB|Link}} developing better tools to deal with {{SSB|Kirby}} and {{SSB|Samus}} having developed more innovations to navigate around platforms efficiently.
Luigi has always been considered a low-tier character, hovering around the bottom three each time throughout all established tier lists. He was ranked 10th on the first two tier lists, and 11th on the third one. Although he has a decent amount of powerful KO moves and a projectile to use for interrupting approaches, he has failed to make a significant impact throughout the entire metagame, primarily due to his poor approach, bad disadvantage state, and unimpressive range. This has culminated to scarce representation and results, where players who enter rarely place high at nationals. Currently, he sits at 12th place, where players generally agree his placement is accurate, and his metagame is anticipated to remain similar to before. Other low-tiers have accomplished more significant feats, with characters such as {{SSB|Link}} developing better tools to deal with {{SSB|Kirby}} and {{SSB|Samus}} having developed more innovations to navigate around platforms efficiently.


==In 1P Game==
==In 1P Game==
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