List of tips (SSBU)

This page lists all of the tips present in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Fighters

Mario

• Mario's Origins – Mario made his debut in the arcade game Donkey Kong (game). He wore a blue shirt and red overalls—the opposite of his current outfit.
• In His Series – When you think of Mario, you might think of his signature phrases like "Mamma mia!" and "It's-a me, Mario!" These classic Mario phrases were first uttered by Mario in Super Mario 64.
• The Gold Standard of Action Games – The Super Mario series has released 35 titles, appeared on at least 15 systems, and it's sold more than 340 million copies worldwide!
• Luigi's Air Superiority – The title Super Mario Bros. 2 refers to different games in the West and in Japan, but both games introduced Luigi's ability to jump higher than Mario!
• Mario's Name – When Mario first appeared in the arcade version of Donkey Kong, he was known as Jumpman. The kidnapped woman was called "Lady," but she was later given the name Pauline.
• A Familiar Face – In Punch-Out!!, released on the NES in 1987, the referee was none other than Mario! His outfit was a bit different, but he still wore his trademark cap.
• F.L.U.D.D. from Super Mario Sunshine – A device in Super Mario Sunshine made by Gadd Science, Inc. It's a handy partner that can defeat enemies with water or change attributes by changing the nozzle.
• Builder Mario – Select the seventh color variation to play as Builder Mario from Super Mario Maker.
• Wedding – Select the eighth color variation to play as Wedding Mario from Super Mario Odyssey.
• Cape's Effect (Side Special) – This move has the effect of turning your opponents around. This can really mess them up if they're trying to get back onto the stage!
• Dodging with Cape (Side Special) – Use this in midair to slow down Mario's falling speed for a moment. In particular, the first time you use it, he'll float up a bit—great for dodging!
• Reversing Controls with Cape (Side Special) – Mario's Cape doesn't just flip an opponent's body around. It also reverses an opponent's controls for a short period of time.
• Super Jump Punch (Up Special) – Sometimes the coins that appear will become the regional coins from Super Mario Odyssey. When that happens, Mario's cap will turn into Cappy.
• F.L.U.D.D.ing a Recovery – F.L.U.D.D.'s water is great for stopping fighters like Ness and Ike from recovering with their up specials. Try to keep it charged and ready!
• F.L.U.D.D. (Down Special) – A blast of water is an effective way to disrupt your opponents. It doesn't hurt, but it can slide them around.
• F.L.U.D.D.ing Items – F.L.U.D.D. isn't just for pushing fighters—it can also push some items, like capsules and crates, and even deflect incoming Bob-ombs.
• Water from F.L.U.D.D. (Down Special) – Tilt the stick up or down to change the angle of the water spray. The more water you charge up, the more forcefully it will spray out.
• Mario Finale (Final Smash) – Unleash a wave of fire that damages and pushes opponents. Hit opponents when they are close to deal big damage. It's perfect for stopping opponents from returning to the stage.
• Mario Finale Warning (Final Smash) – You'll slide backward little by little when releasing Mario Finale. Trigger it too close to an edge, or while on a narrow platform, and you might find yourself in midair!
• Lead Headbutt (Up Smash Attack) – A powerful upward headbutt. Mario's head is invulnerable while performing it. Useful against opponents moving in to attack from above.
• Meteor Knuckle (Forward Air Attack) – It's a slow attack, but Mario swings his fist down hard enough for a meteor smash as it begins.
• Airplane Swing (Back Throw) – When grabbing opponents and swinging them around, you can hit other fighters with the move as well. Use this to deal damage to an entire group of fighters.

Stages

Battlefield

• Battlefield – The Battlefield platform layout has been around since Dream Land in the original Super Smash Bros. It was first named Battlefield in Melee.
• Battlefield Form Stages – All stages can be played in a Battlefield form, causing them to have the same layout as the Battlefield stage. You can select this form on the Stage Select screen by pressing the X button.

See Also

• List of tips (SSB4-3DS)
• List of tips (SSB4-Wii U)