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'''Master Core''' is a [[boss]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. It appears at the end of [[Classic Mode]], fought after weakening [[Master Hand]] and [[Crazy Hand]] on higher difficulties. Its appearance can be described as a black mass of particles that take on varying forms depending on the difficulty level and battle progression. According to its trophy, the black particles are known as the "Swarm".

The battle between Master and Crazy Hand will begin as usual; however, once the Hands lose approximately 75-100 HP, the camera will briefly freeze, while an animation plays where Crazy Hand vanishes and Master Hand transforms into the Master Core entity. The background music will also change. Master Core has HP like other bosses, but it is concealed from the player by a cloud of black particles (similar to the ones that form its 'body') that covers the indicator on the bottom screen in the ''3DS'' version, while in the ''Wii U'' version, the HP meter is not displayed to the player at all.

===Master Giant===

The Master Giant form is a large humanoid creature. It appears as Master Core's starting form at Intensity 7.5 and higher on the ''3DS'' version, and Intensity 7.0 and higher on the ''Wii U'' version. Master Giant has the following attacks:

* Spawns two additional arms with glowing hands. These arms will sweep the stage, then merge back into its chest. If the player is grabbed by a glowing hand, it will be consumed by the 'head', taking damage and ending with a downwards launch.

===Master Beast===

The Master Beast form appears first on Intensity 6.0 to 7.4 in the ''3DS'' version and Intensity 6.0 to 6.9 in the ''Wii U'' version, or when the Master Giant form is defeated. It appears to be a large scorpion-like creature. Master Beast has the following attacks:

* Jumps behind the stage, then bites the player, similarly to Master Hand's background punch and plane attacks. Like those attacks, it can be avoided by jumping.

===Master Edges===

Known as '''Master Sabres''' in PAL regions, this form can be encountered first on Intensity 5.1 to 5.9, or when the Master Beast form is defeated. It appears as a group of five swords, one larger than the others. Any of the swords can be damaged equivalently. It has the following attacks:

* Performs a single simultaneous slash with all 5 blades, telegraphed by a brief flash of light.

===Master Shadow===

In this form, Master Core appears as a copy of the player's character, including any [[equipment]], [[Character customization|custom movesets]], or [[alternate costume]] the player's character might have. If the player is using an alternate form of a character, such as one of the Koopalings or male {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, these will be copied as well. At the start of the fight, Master Shadow is noticeably larger than the player's character, but will gradually shrink as its health drops. Unlike the previous forms, there is no difficulty level where this is the first form encountered, and it also can be defeated either by depleting its HP or by KOing it as with any normal character. In the ''Wii U'' version, if Classic Mode is played on Co-Op, Master Core will only copy the first player's form.

===Master Fortress===

The Master Fortress is exclusive to the ''Wii U'' version of the game, and only appears on Intensity 8.0 and up on single-player mode after Master Shadow's defeat. When this form appears, the background music will change, the time limit will be automatically extended by 3 minutes, and a [[Heart Container]] will appear for the player to use, which resets the player's damage to 0% like in [[All-Star Mode]]. If the Heart Container is not used, it remains on the stage and can be picked up at any time by exiting the Fortress.

Master Fortress is effectively an entire stage that must be traversed, while shadowy versions of enemies such as [[Stalfos]], [[Geemer]]s, [[Plasma Wisp]]s, and [[Lethinium]]s will appear and attack the player. The Fortress also contains several [[Danger Zone]]s, which will instantly [[KO]] the player if their [[damage]] is 100% or higher (if the player has less than 100% damage, they will instead take 25% damage with considerable [[knockback]]). To defeat the Master Fortress form, the player must search for and destroy 4 heart-like weak points; while these weak points cannot defend themselves directly, they are located in rooms filled with numerous Danger Zones and that can repeatedly summon enemies. Each time a weak point is destroyed, a new path leading to the next weak point will open up.

After defeating the Master Fortress form, Master Core will finally reveal itself.

===Master Core===

After all previous forms have been defeated, the black Swarm particles will completely cover the screen briefly, before abruptly dispersing to reveal the Core itself in the center of the stage. At this point, the timer will stop, and on the ''3DS'' version, the black particles covering Master Core's HP on the bottom screen will also disperse, revealing its damage percentage starting at 0%. The player now has approximately 45 seconds to defeat the Core by knocking it off the stage. The Core appears as an object similar to a Smash Ball and will go flying upon being hit depending on how much damage it has taken; however, if it does not get knocked completely off the stage in one hit, it will return to the center. During this time, the Core has no attacks, and will gradually fade during the 45 seconds from a bright prismatic color to a deep red.

==Gallery==

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Master Core Defeated.png|Master Core being defeated

Master Fortress 2.png|Inside Master Fortress

Master Fortress 4.png|Inside Master Fortress with enemies, with a weak point visible

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