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'''R.O.B.''' ({{ja|ロボット|Robotto}}, ''Robot'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed as a playable character on June 12th, 2018. R.O.B. is classified as fighter #42.

R.O.B.'s beeping sound effects from ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'' were repurposed for ''Ultimate''.

With the exception of the third method, R.O.B. must then be defeated on [[Wrecking Crew]].

R.O.B. is the [[Weight|eighteenth heaviest]] character in the game, being tied with {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}, thus making him a heavyweight. R.O.B. sports average mobility: he has the [[Walk|thirty-third fastest walking speed]], [[Dash|thirty-ninth fastest dashing speed]] and average initial dash, [[Air speed|twenty-sixth fastest air speed]], [[Air acceleration|thirtieth highest air acceleration]], and the [[Traction|forty-eighth highest traction]]. R.O.B. also has the thirty-ninth highest [[Falling speed|falling]], [[Fast fall|fast falling]] speeds, and [[gravity]].

Like in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', R.O.B. is a zoning-oriented character with very useful projectiles to keep his opponents at bay. [[Robo Beam]] enables him to attack from considerable distance, and becomes the noticeably stronger Super Robo Beam when it is left idle for 14.3 seconds. While Robo Beam interrupts opponents faster, Super Robo Beam deals more damage and has higher knockback growth. [[Gyro]] is an auto-[[charge]]able projectile that becomes an [[item]] when fired. Compared to Robo Beam, it has a more favorable angle for disrupting opponents, while also being more manipulable as a projectile and having greater KOing potential. Thanks to R.O.B.'s [[item throw]]s being among the strongest in the game, Gyro is also very useful when [[Item throw#Directions and strength|smash thrown]] as an item.

R.O.B's ground game is very good, Jab comes out on frame 3 and acts as a quick move at low percents to escape pressure situations, it can also jab lock and combo. Forward tilt can be useful for spacing at higher percents since it comes out on frame 7, but its usefulness ends there. Up tilt comes out on frame 4, and is very good for acting as an anti air and combos into up air. Down tilt is R.O.B.'s single best move, as it lowers his hurtbox, has great range, is tied with jab as R.O.B.'s fastest move at frame 3, pressures shields, trades with shield grabs, and its total active frames is only 14, meaning it is one of the most safe to spam moves in the game. It also combos into itself at lower percents, and at higher percents it can combo into grab or dash attack, and can send opponents into a jab lock scenario for a KO at relatively low percents. Lastly, dash attack is useful for punishing landings and whiffs, is very fast at frame 7, has lots of range, and can combo into forward air at low to mid percents.  

R.O.B.'s air game is also strong, thanks to the excellent and disjointed ranges of all but one of his aerials. Neutral aerial has large, disjointed hitboxes that make it great for covering the opponents options if they lack the range to deal with it. It's also very hard to punish out of shield, due to its damage, total landing lag (7 frames) and range. It is also a reliable combo starter at low to medium percentages when [[SHFF]]'d, as well as a useful spacing option. Up aerial is a great vertical KO option for R.O.B. due to its large and long lasting hitboxes, fast startup, and high knockback. Back and down aerials are R.O.B.'s most damaging aerials when sweetspotted, and have large hitboxes like neutral aerial. However, they also boast specific strengths. Back air has recovery potential thanks to it propelling R.O.B. forward slightly, and it is R.O.B.'s only aerial that can KO in neutral due to its very high knockback and huge hitbox. Down air is a [[meteor smash]] that can hit below ledge and KO very early if done so. It is also active for a total of 6 frames, making it difficult to avoid for characters with linear recoveries. Lastly, forward aerial is R.O.B.'s fastest aerial coming out on frame 6, making it very spammable in neutral due to how low committal it is to use, as it is safe on shield. However, its hitbox has much shorter range and isn't disjointed.  

R.O.B.'s grab game also has its uses. Forward and back throws are decent for spacing and setting up edge-guards. Back throw can also KO at the ledge at very high percents, and both can combo into dash attack or gyro at very low percents. In comparison, R.O.B.'s up throw is much more useful. It is his most damaging throw, a very viable KOing option (especially when boosted by [[rage]]), and can even be used for combos at low percentages. R.O.B.'s down throw is one of R.O.B.'s best tools for taking a stock. While it deals poor damage, it buries opponents, allowing for followups into up tilt, up air, or up smash. However, with mashing, the opponent can typically get out before R.O.B. has any chance to act. As such, it is more of a read-based tool rather than a guaranteed method for taking a stock.

Although R.O.B. possesses a number of useful traits, he also has a few noteworthy shortcomings. Despite having moves with good KO potential, landing his KOing options can still be problematic because of them being laggy and/or having unimpressive ranges. The latter trait is particularly noticeable in regard to R.O.B.'s arm-based attacks, most of which have short ranges. His grab game is also hindered by his overall grab range being the shortest in the game.

In addition to R.O.B.'s hitbox issues, his hurtbox also hinders him, as it is very large and wide, meaning he can get hit by a lot of combos that other characters such as {{SSBU|Pichu}} would have an easier time getting away from. This also means he is susceptible to combo-oriented characters, such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Palutena}}. This is further compounded by his aerials' inability to reliably break combos: neutral and down aerials are too slow, forward and up aerials only hit in front of and above R.O.B., respectively, and back aerial has both slow start-up and only hits behind him.

R.O.B. has been significantly buffed overall in his transition to ''Ultimate''. Similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}, R.O.B. has received comparatively few major changes in his transition from the previous game; however, most of these changes have majorly improved his toolkit, and he benefits from the changes made to the game's engine as well.  

Arguably R.O.B.'s most impactful buff is towards his Arm Rotor. Previously universally regarded as one of the worst attacks in ''SSB4'', it has reduced start-up lag, much less endlag and faster execution, and larger hitboxes and improved angles that connect with each much better. This not only significantly improves its use as an [[edgeguarding]] option, but when combined with the other changes made to his moveset, it has now become one of the most devastating combo finishers in ''Ultimate'', granting R.O.B. potential [[zero-to-death combo]]s and allowing him to KO opponents at early percentages.

Several of R.O.B.'s attacks have received quality of life changes that improve their utility. Forward smash and back aerial deal more knockback, granting them increased KO potential and toning down one of R.O.B.'s previous weaknesses. Up tilt has had its first hit's hitbox from ''Brawl'' restored, increasing its range and reliability. Down smash now launches opponents at a consistent angle, improving its consistency all around. Robo Beam has larger hitboxes and launches at lower angles, improving their effectiveness as edgeguarding options. Lastly, Gyro has been significantly buffed: it can now be returned to the dock once R.O.B. has grabbed it to charge it again and fire it with less startup, as opposed to tossing it once he has grabbed it. It can also now be jump canceled. These changes grant R.O.B. even more potential combo routes and give him more safe options against opponents.  

R.O.B. benefits from most of the universal changes to the game's engine. The universal increase in mobility and the ability to use any attack out of a run cancel allows R.O.B. to close out the distance more effectively and compounds his improved up-close game. The universally increased shieldstun for grounded attacks has also been fairly beneficial to R.O.B., as it makes his very fast and decently-ranged down tilt safer on shield. The universal decrease to landing lag noticeably improves R.O.B.'s combo game as well; aside from changes made to his Arm Rotor, they make up aerial's looping hits more viable for starting combos, and neutral aerial's reduced start-up lag coupled with its decreased landing lag noticeably improves its combo potential and makes it a safer option when landing. Lastly, the changes to [[air dodge|air dodging]] benefit R.O.B., as they allow him to edgeguard opponents more effectively, and allow R.O.B. to air dodge out of Robo Burner to gain more distance, improving his recovery.

However, R.O.B. has received a few nerfs as well. His [[grab]] game has been weakened overall, with universal changes to grabs hindering the safety of his grabs despite his improved standing grab. His [[up throw]] has increased endlag, making follow-ups harder, and his down throw now buries, allowing for read-based follow-ups at high percents, but removing any guaranteed set-ups at low to mid percents, particularly his effective down throw-up air combo, dubbed the "Beep Boop". R.O.B. also retains a few of the same issues from his previous appearance; his unusually large size and lack of fast aerial options leave him susceptible to [[juggling]] (with the buffs to his neutral air failing to fully address this issue), his up-close game is still exploitable due to R.O.B.'s lack of attacks with disjointed range, and his recovery remains predictable and easy to hit him out of with a sufficiently ranged move.  

Overall, R.O.B.'s playstyle remains fundamentally unchanged from ''SSB4'', but changes to several of his attacks and to the game's engine have now properly cemented R.O.B. as the "jack-of-all-trades" between his fellow zoning brethren, as they give him having a far deadlier punish game compared to both of his previous appearances. R.O.B.'s results in the early metagame of ''Ultimate'' have been the strongest of any of his appearances thus far, thanks to the efforts of notable players such as {{sm|8BitMan}}, {{sm|Dill}}, {{sm|OCEAN}}, {{sm|Raffi-X}}, {{sm|WaDi}} and {{sm|Zackray}}. This has lead to a strikingly positive reception from the competitive Smash community, with most players viewing him as a high tier or even top tier character, in comparison to his mid tier status in both ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4''.

R.O.B has received a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s via game updates, but has been slightly nerfed overall.

|neutralname= 

|neutraldesc=Two alternating [[Wikipedia:Hook (boxing)|hooks]]. Both of its hits hit on frame 3, which ties it with down tilt as R.O.B.'s fastest attack. Its first hit can be repeated by holding the attack button, and can also jab lock opponents, while the second hit is useful for spacing.

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdesc=A lunging hook. This attack can be angled; the tip of R.O.B.'s arm is decent for spacing, beginning at 50%.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdesc=Thrusts his arms upward. It is good for starting combos into itself, up smash and up aerial from low to medium percentages, or functioning as an anti-air attack. However, it has a very minimal horizontal range, which forces R.O.B. to practically stand next to a grounded opponent in order to land it.

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdesc=Thrusts his arms diagonally downward. It hits on frame 3, which ties it with neutral attack as R.O.B.'s fastest attack. Although it has a small chance to [[trip]] opponents, its overall fast speed largely offsets this and makes it an excellent set-up option.

|dashname= 

|dashdesc=A double [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Forearm club|forearm club]]. It can be followed up with forward aerial if the opponent's reaction is read properly.

|fsmashdmg=15% (base), 11.5% (middle), 6% (tip)

|fsmashdesc=An optical energy blast, similar to the uncharged [[Robo Beam]]. Although this move has poor startup and is very punishable, the strongest hitbox closest to R.O.B.'s eyes deals extremely high knockback, KOing around 75% near the ledge. It can also be angled, allowing it to catch jumps and ledge options.  

|usmashname= 

|usmashdmg=3% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2)

|usmashdesc=Performs a handstand and activates his thrusters to emit a [[Flame|fiery]] blast upward. It hits on frame 10, which is somewhat fast for a smash attack. It also has deceptive horizontal range on the ground, thanks to R.O.B.'s arms having hitboxes that launch opponents into the thrusters' hitboxes, the latter of which are very powerful. It KOs middleweights at around 100%. Altogether, these traits make it a reliable KOing option, especially from [[out of shield]]. However, it has high ending lag and is very punishable.

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdmg=3.5% (hits 1-2), 5% (hit 3)

|dsmashdesc=Lowers his torso and spins it around rapidly while outstretching his arms to perform a series of [[Wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|discus clotheslines]], similarly to [[Arm Rotor]]. It hits on frame 7, which is very fast for a smash attack. Thanks to it being a [[semi-spike]] and its last hit's very high knockback growth, it KOs at middleweights at 129% while near the edge, and is very effective for edge-guarding. However, its base hitboxes launch the opponent behind R.O.B., which means that he must face away from the edge when attempting to use this move in order to properly launch the opponent offstage. Like forward and up smash, it also has high ending lag.

|nairdmg=9.5% (base), 7.5% (tip)

|nairdesc=Activates his thrusters to somersault and emit a fiery blast in a circular motion. Its large hitbox, very minimal landing lag and ability to autocancel with a short hop collectively make it very useful for spacing, approaching and starting combos. If [[SHFF]]'d, it can reliable combo into forward air, Arm Rotor, or up air. It also ROB's best landing option and is safe on shield. However, Due to it hitting on frame 14, however, it is one of the slowest aerials of its type and can be stuffed out by faster aerials.

|fairname= 

|fairdmg=7%

|fairdesc=A double forearm club. It hits on frame 6, making it R.O.B.'s fastest aerial. It is also ideal for spacing when [[SHFF]]'d, has minimal landing lag and is decent for edge-guarding. However, it lacks KO potential because of its average damage output and very low base knockback. It is also R.O.B.'s only aerial that does not have a disjointed hitbox.

|bairname=Air Boosters

|bairdmg=15% (base), 13% (middle), 9% (late base/middle)

|bairdesc=Leans forward and activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast behind himself. Very high power, but is very slow, coming out on frame 19 and has several sourspots. Back aerial can also be used for horizontal recovery, as it slightly propels him forward and does not consume [[Robo Burner]]'s fuel, and due to it briefly halting R.O.B's momentum, it can autocancel in a short hop, just like his other aerials. One of the strongest back air's in the game, KOing around 80% at the ledge.

|uairname= 

|uairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-4), 4% (hit 5)

|uairdesc=Rapidly rotates his arms upward, ending it with an upward double forearm club. It hits on frame 7, making it R.O.B.'s second-fastest aerial. It is down throw's most reliable follow-up from low to medium percentages. It is also useful for juggling and KOing, as its loop hits keep the opponent trapped reliably, whereas its last hit's extremely high knockback growth enables it to KO middleweights at 115% while near the upper [[blast line]]. It can also auto-cancel with a short hop.  

|dairname= 

|dairdmg=12% (base), 11% (middle), 6% (tip)

|dairdesc=Activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast downward. The middle portion of the blast is a powerful [[meteor smash]], which makes it a very potent edge-guarding option, especially after an [[Edge-guarding#Ledge trump|edge trump]] if the opponent re-grabs the edge. Auto-cancels in a short hop due to it stopping R.O.B's momentum for a while. Due to it hitting on frame 20 and having 43 frames of ending lag, it is R.O.B.'s slowest aerial. When coupled with its 12 frames of landing lag, it is punishable if it is not spaced properly and auto-canceled, though not to the same extent as in ''SSB4''.

|grabname= 

|grabdesc=[[wikipedia:Clinch fighting|Clinches]] the opponent. All of R.O.B's grabs are extremely fast, but have terrible range.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldesc=A headbutt.

|fthrowname=

|fthrowdesc=While holding the opponent in his hand, R.O.B. pulls his arm back and then flings it forward, throwing them away.

|bthrowname=

|bthrowdesc=Flings the opponent behind him with both of his arms. If fully charged beforehand, Gyro can follow up from a back throw from low to mid percentages.

|uthrowname=

|uthrowdesc=A [[Wikipedia:Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Reverse piledriver|jumping reverse piledriver]]. It can combo reliably into forward air, forward tilt, up tilt, or up air at a wide range of percents. It is also a useful KO throw, KOing around 160% from ground level and even earlier if R.O.B. has rage and/or lands on a platform.

|dthrowname=

|dthrowdesc=R.O.B. flips the opponent over and drills them into the ground headfirst, [[Bury|burying]] them. Depending on the opponent's mashing, ROB can follow up with an up tilt, up air, or up smash.

|edgedesc=Swings his base forward and activates his thrusters to emit a fiery blast forward while climbing up. Despite the appearance, it doesn't possess a flame hitbox.

|nsdesc=An optical laser with 3 different levels: '''Uncharged Robo Beam''', '''Robo Beam''', and '''Super Robo Beam'''. Uncharged Robo Beam is a very small energy blast instead of a laser, and can only damage opponents at point-blank range. However, it can be fired consecutively and has deceptively high knockback growth, which allows it to ward off nearby opponents. Conversely, both Robo Beam and Super Robo Beam can damage opponents from afar and ricochet, but cannot be fired consecutively. Robo Beam and Super Robo Beam also deal noticeably more damage when fired at point-blank range. It is one of R.O.B.'s options for zoning alongside Gyro, with Robo Beam being better for his neutral game, while Super Robo Beam is better for surprising opponents.

|ssdesc=Rapidly spins his torso around to perform a series of discus clotheslines that concludes with an uppercut. Mashing the special button extends the duration of the move. It can also [[reflect]] projectiles and move R.O.B. forward or backward while the [[control stick]] is tilted in the respective direction. An infamous combo finisher, possessing extremely high base knockback. It will KO most opponents offstage below 70% but struggles to KO onstage due to its poor knockback growth.  

|usdesc=Activates his thrusters in order to fly. It grants impressive vertical and horizontal recovery distance, although R.O.B. has a set amount of fuel, indicated by the gauge in his chassis, to use in order to perform this move. Fuel is recovered over time as long as R.O.B. is grounded. This doesn't cause [[helpless]]ness, allowing R.O.B. to [[fast fall]], [[air dodge]], or attack with any aerials or any of his other specials either through its duration or after its conclusion. R.O.B. is also immune to [[footstool jump]]s while using this move, although other characters can still jump off of him regardless. It also grants [[intangibility]] on frames 2-4, but only when performed on the ground.

|dsdesc=Charges a spinning top on his base. R.O.B.'s other zoning option alongside Robo Beam, it can be picked up and thrown as an [[item]] after making contact with either the opponent or the stage. However, opponents can do the same and thus use the top against him. Only one Gyro can be active at a time, and attempting another will result in R.O.B. flailing in confusion. If R.O.B. is holding his Gyro, he will be able to charge it again. Typically, an idle Gyro deals little knockback when touched, albeit enough to harass anyone trying to get past and even perform a [[lock]].

|fsdesc=Re-configures his body into a cannon-like form, and begins to charge energy. During the charge, he fires smaller red lasers that home on opponents in front of him. He then unleashes the built-up energy in the form of a green laser, which can be angled up or down. As the Final Smash begins to end, the laser briefly enlarges, becoming wider and more powerful.

Portions of R.O.B.'s body descend from the sky and assemble together.

*'''Up Taunt''': Faces the screen and spins his arms and head in a circle.

*'''Side Taunt''': Faces the screen and moves his head around, flashing bright lights from his eyes.

*'''Down Taunt''': Faces the screen, moves his arms down and then moves them back up again, spinning them whilst he does so.

SSBUROBIdle1.gif|R.O.B.'s first idle pose

SSBUROBIdle2.gif|R.O.B.'s second idle pose

*'''Right:''' Turns his head and flashes the lights in his eyes while clapping. He then proceeds to continuously clap, lowering his arms after each clap.

==In competitive play==

R.O.B. was seen as a character who has significantly improved from Smash 4. He has better approach options, such as nair, projectiles with Gyro and neutral B, devastating KO confirms off of grabs, and a strong edge guarding game with Arm Rotor and down air. R.O.B. also benefits from some of the universal changes in Ultimate with the 3 frame jumpsquat and reduced landing lag on aerials. Because of this, he was immediately seen as a competitively viable character. He has consistently seen strong results and representation from players, such as {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|Zackray}}, {{Sm|Raffi-X}}, and {{Sm|8BitMan}}. {{Sm|Armada}}, {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Dabuz}} view R.O.B. as an upper high tier or even a top tier, according to {{Sm|Mew2King}}.

===Notable players===

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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from July 13th, 2019 to December 15th, 2019.''

*{{Sm|8BitMan|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the world. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|Smash Conference United}} and {{Trn|Glitch 6}}, and 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. Has wins over {{Sm|CaptainZack}}, {{Sm|Shoyo James}}, and {{Sm|Sinji}}.

*{{Sm|Antireflex|Netherlands}} - The best R.O.B. player in the Netherlands. Placed 2nd at both {{Trn|DreamHack Rotterdam 2019}} and {{Trn|The Ultimate Performance}}, 9th at {{Trn|Elysium: Yggdrasil}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Space}}, {{Sm|iStudying}}, {{Sm|Young Eevey}}, and {{Sm|Meru}}. Ranked 4th on the [[Dutch Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Dutch Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Benny&TheJets|USA}} - The best R.O.B. player in South Carolina. Placed 9th at {{Trn|2GG: Grand Tour - South Carolina}}, 13th at {{Trn|Just Roll With It! 11}}, and 49th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}. Ranked 3rd on the [[South Carolina Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|South Carolina Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|BooBear|USA}} - The best R.O.B. player in [[Michigan]]. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Summer Games 2}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Wolverine Tailgate}}, 5th at {{Trn|Guardian I}}, and 25th at {{Trn|The Big House 9}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Trela}}, {{Sm|Daybreak}}, and {{Sm|Gomakenpi}}. Ranked 5th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Michigan Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Dill|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. mains in Tri-state. Placed 7th at both {{Trn|Combo Breaker 2019}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}, 9th at {{Trn|Smash at The Paramount}}, 17th at {{Trn|Overclocked Ultimate}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Suplex City Smash}}, with wins over {{sm|Sinji}}, {{sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, and {{sm|Raffi-X}}.

*{{Sm|Dragoomba|USA}} - The best R.O.B. player in the northwest and one of the best in the United States. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Crown}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|NAKAT}}, and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}.

*{{Sm|Epic_Gabriel|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the United States. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Overlords of Orlando: Ultimate Edition}}, 13th at {{Trn|Come to Papa 3}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Smash Conference United}}. Ranked 2nd on the [[Florida Power Rankings#Central Florida 2|Central Florida Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|GwJ|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the United States. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Smashadelphia Ultimate}} and 9th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves}} with wins over {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} and {{Sm|Laid}}. Ranked 9th on the [[Philadelphia Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rankings|Philadelphia Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Grayson|USA}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in the United States. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Ultimatum 2}} and 25th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}} with wins over {{Sm|Gackt}}, {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|MastaMario}}, {{Sm|Jw}}, {{Sm|Mr E}}, {{Sm|Joker}}, {{Sm|Ismon}}, {{Sm|Awestin}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, and {{Sm|Hakii}}.

*{{Sm|KiraFlax|USA}} - Places 1st at {{Trn|2GG: Breakthrough 2019}} and 25th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} with R.O.B. and {{SSBU|Dark Pit}}.

*{{Sm|Longo|Germany}} - The best R.O.B. player in Germany. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}. Ranked 16th on the [[German Power Rankings|German Ultimate Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|Phisakura|Japan}} - One of the best R.O.B. players in Japan. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 3}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 10}}.

*{{Sm|Raffi-X|USA}} (#31) - One of the best R.O.B. players in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}, 13th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} with wins over {{sm|Mr. E}}, {{sm|Raito}}, {{sm|Riddles}}, {{sm|Dark Wizzy}}, {{sm|Gen}}, {{sm|Blacktwins13}}, and {{sm|Stroder}}. Ranked 5th on the [[New England Power Rankings]].

*{{Sm|WaDi|USA}} (#20) - The best R.O.B. player in the United States and one of the best in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Heart of Battle}}, 7th at both {{Trn|Glitch 6}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}, 9th at both {{Trn|MomoCon 2019}} and {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, 17th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. He has taken sets off of {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Salem}}, and {{Sm|VoiD}}.

*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan}} (#7) - Co-mains R.O.B. with {{SSBU|Joker}} and is the best R.O.B. player in the world. Placed 1st at {{Trn|EGS Cup 2}}, {{Trn|Sumabato SP 8}}, {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, {{Trn|EGS Cup 3}}, {{Trn|Sumabato SP 12}}, and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, 5th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}. He has taken sets off of {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|HIKARU}}, {{Sm|Eim}}, {{Sm|Gackt}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|YB}}, and {{Sm|ProtoBanham}}. The first person to double-eliminate Tweek outside of Grand Finals.

*{{Sm|Zagoo|USA}} - The second best R.O.B. player in Michigan. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Chronicles of Olympus V}}, 7th at {{Trn|Ursa Minor 3}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Guardian I}}. Has wins over Daybreak, Gomakenpi, and BooBear. Formerly 8th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Michigan Ultimate Power Rankings]].

R.O.B.'s opponents all wear masks or lack expressive faces. His boss, [[Galleom]], fits in with the theme due to being a robot and lacking expressive face.

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!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music

|1||{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Halberd]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Pink Ball Activate!}}''

|2||{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Psycho Bits}}''

|3||{{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} (x5) {{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Teal}}||[[Flat Zone X]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Game & Watch|Flat Zone}}''

|4||{{SSBU|Little Mac}} {{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wire}}||[[Boxing Ring]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tunnel Theme - X-Scape}}''

|5||{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} (x2) {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Male}}||[[Wii Fit Studio]] ([[Battlefield form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Wii Fit|Rhythm Boxing}}''

|6||R.O.B. (x6) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}||[[Mario Bros.]] (Battlefield form)||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}''

|colspan="4"|[[Bonus Stage]]

|Final||[[Galleom]]||Base||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Boss Battle - Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}''

R.O.B. was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat. He can be found in the Mysterious Dimension sub-area, as the fighter closest to the entrance, standing in a floating island with scattered mechanical junk. To reach him, the player must first defeat the spirit of Redd as the answer to a trivia question ("Which of these spirits sells furniture?"), allowing access to the island he's in.

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! style="width:5%;"|No.

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! Name

! Type

! Power

! Stage

! Music

| 42

| [[File:R.O.B. SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]

| {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}

| [[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] <center>{{color|#18aef5|Shield}}</center>

| 10,500

| [[Wrecking Crew]] ([[Ω form]])

| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}''

{{-}}

R.O.B.'s Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking R.O.B. in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

Additionally, R.O.B. makes an appearance in a few Support Spirits.

Rob Spirit.png|822. '''''R.O.B.'''''

Spirits stack up.png|823. Stack-Up

Spirits gyromite.png|824. Gyromite

SPI-Ancient Minister.png|1,114. Ancient Minister

==In Spirit battles==

! style="width:5%;"|No.

! style="width:5%;"|Image

! Name

! Series

! Enemy Fighter(s)

! style="width:5%;"|Type

! style="width:5%;"|Power

! Stage

! Rules

! Conditions

! Music

|[[File:Guardian.png|center|64x64px]]

|{{anchor|Guardian}}[[zeldawiki:Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardian]]

|''The Legend of Zelda series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Diggernaut}}Diggernaut

|''Metroid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•Item: {{b|Drill|item}}

|{{anchor|ROB 64}}[[ROB 64]]

|''Star Fox series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Falco}} {{Head|Falco|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•{{SSBU|Fox}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Landmaster}}[[Landmaster]]

|''Star Fox series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Metagross}}[[Metagross]]

|''Pokémon series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[Unova Pokémon League]]

|{{anchor|Regigigas}}{{s|bulbapedia|Regigigas}}

|''Pokémon series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|[[File:Genesect Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Pokémon series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} Team {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (×4)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•The enemy favors neutral specials<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Genesect]])<br>•The enemy has increased move speed

|[[File:EVEe.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[wikibound:Eve|EVE]]

|''Earthbound series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Metal Gear REX.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_REX Metal Gear REX]

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Metal Gear ZEKE Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_ZEKE Metal Gear ZEKE]

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{anchor|Gamma}}[[File:Gamma Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/E-102_Gamma Gamma]

|''Sonic the Hedgehog series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Omega}}[[File:Omega Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/E-123_Omega Omega]

|''Sonic the Hedgehog series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a {{b|Drill|item}}<br>•The enemy is giant

|[[File:Spirits gyromite.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Gyromite Gyromite]

|''R.O.B. series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (×3)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Stack-Up/Gyromite}}

|[[File:Auto Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Auto Auto]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[Moray Towers]]

|[[File:Drwily2.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[Wily Capsule]]

|''Mega Man series''

|•Metal {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|•Assist Trophy Enemies ([[Wily Capsule]])

|{{anchor|Galaxy Man}}[[File:Galaxyman.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/Galaxy_Man Galaxy Man]

|''Mega Man series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|•Timed battle<br>•Gravity is reduced<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Black Hole

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Mega Man|Flash In The Dark (Dr. Wily Stage 1)}}

|{{anchor|Monita}}[[File:Monita.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Nintendo Land Medley}}

|{{anchor|Ancient Minister}}[[Ancient Minister]]

|''Super Smash Bros. series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} Team (×4) ({{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{anchor|Mokka}}[[File:Mokka Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Magical Vacation Series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Attack - Soma Bringer}}

|{{anchor|Mappo}}[[File:Mappo (GiFTPiA).png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[Wuhu Island]]

|•Survive until the timer runs out<br>•You have reduced move speed after a little while<br>•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tomorrow's Passion}}

|{{anchor|Chibi-Tot}}[[File:Chibi Tot Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[https://chibirobo.fandom.com/wiki/Chibi-Tot Chibi-Tot]

|''Chibi-Robo! series''

|•Metal {{SSBU| R.O.B.}} Team {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (×4) (INT) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (x4) (JP/CHI/KR)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Garage}}

|[[File:Gauss Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Warrior Mech Gauss

|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}

|{{anchor|Ando Kensaku}}[[File:Ando Kensaku Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|PictoChat}}

|[[File:Toy-Con VR Goggles Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Nintendo Labo series''

|•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Toy-Con Visor, Red Standard Outfit)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Toy-Con Visor, Blue Standard Outfit)

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies (Yuri Kozukata)<br>•[[Dragoon]] Parts

|[[File:Golem.png|center|64x64px]]

|''DRAGON QUEST Series''

|•Giant {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•The enemy has super armor but moves slower<br>•The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power<br>•Stamina battle

|[[File:T Block Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|T-Tetrimino

|''Tetris Series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ([[Hammer Bro]])<br>•Hazard: Screen Flip  

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! Series

! Enemy Fighter(s)

! style="width:5%;"|Type

! style="width:5%;"|Power

! Stage

! Rules

! Conditions

! Music

! Character

|{{anchor|Fawful}}Fawful

|''Mario & Luigi series''

|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Iggy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Iggy}}<br>•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{s|mariowiki|Fawful}}'s {{s|mariowiki|Vacuum Helmet}}

|[[File:Lloyd.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Earthbound series''

|•{{SSBU|Villager}} {{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}}<br>•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[Magicant]]

|{{s|fzerowiki|Mr. EAD}}

|''F-Zero series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|{{s|fzerowiki|Great Star}} (Cyan Palette)

|[[File:Dr Crygor.png|center|64x64px]]

|Dr. Crygor

|''WarioWare series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[WarioWare, Inc.]]

|{{anchor|Hal Emmerich}}[[File:Halemmerich.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|[[File:Paz Spirits.png|center|64x64px]]

|Paz Ortega Andrade

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•Bob-omb Festival

|[[File:Strangelove.PNG|center|64x64px]]

|Strangelove

|''Metal Gear Solid series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{anchor|Tron Bonne}}[[File:Megamanlegends.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Mega Man Legends series''

|•[[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Wendy]] {{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Wendy}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (×2)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[File:LinSpirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|Lin

|''Xenoblade Chronicles series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade|Xenoblade Chronicles Medley}}

|{{anchor|Drake Redcrest}}[[File:Drake Redcrest.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Chibi-Robo! series''

|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}

|{{anchor|Mumbo Jumbo}}[[File:Mumbo Jumbo Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]

|''Banjo-Kazooie series''

|•Gold {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Skull Kid's Hat, Ashley Outfit)<br>•Giant Gold {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (US) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (JP)

|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]]

|[[Jungle Japes]]

|[[File:Bullet Walker.png|center|64x64px]]

|Bullet Walker (Brigadier General)

|•{{SSBU|Ganondorf}} {{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}<br>•{{SSBU|R.O.B.}} (x3) {{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}

|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]]

|•Stamina battle<br>•The enemy has increased attack power<br>•The enemy has increased move speed after a little while

|Bullet Walker