Ness (SSBM)

This page is about Ness's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee. For other uses, see Ness.

Ness
Ness
Universe	EarthBound
Appears in	SSB SSBM SSBB
Availability	Starter
Tier	Bottom (21)

Ness (ネス, Nesu) is a default character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Tierwise, he is placed toward the bottom. This is ironic because he was among the best in the original Super Smash Bros. Announced at E3 2001, He was originally going to be replaced by Lucas from Mother 3, but the game wasn't released by the time Melee was completed.

Moveset

Ground Attacks

Tilts

• Standard Attack: Ness punches forwards, hooking the opponent. 3% If pressed twice more, Ness will punch forwards the kick. 2% punch, 4% kick.
• Dash Attack: Ness uses PK Brainshock forwards. Has three hits. 12%
• Forward Tilt: Ness kicks forwards. 11%
• Up Tilt: Ness thrusts his hands upwards, as if hitting a volley ball. 7%
• Down Tilt: Ness thrusts his leg downwards, then pivots his foot to hit the opponent. Can combo into itself by mashing A after the move is executed. 3%

Smashes

• Forward Smash: Ness swings a bat forwards. If hit on the tip, there is more knockback and damage. Has high knockback, but a bit of start-up lag. 32%
• Down Smash: Ness swings his yo-yo backwards then forwards. Has medium knockback. 25%
• Up Smash: Ness does a "Around the World" trick, swinging his yo-yo above his head. Has medium knockback. 22%

Aerial Attacks

• Aerial A: Ness spins around, arms stretched out. Has medium knockback. 11%
• Aerial Forward A: Ness uses PK Brainshock forwards. Is a multi-hitting move. 15%
• Aerial Back A: Ness thrusts his feet backwards. If sweetspotted, it electrifies the opponent. Has very high knockback. 16%
• Aerial Up A: Ness headbutts upwards. 13%
• Aerial Down A: Ness kicks downwards. It is a meteor smash, and has start-up lag. 12%

Grabs and Throws

• Pummel: Ness headbutts the opponent. 3%
• Forward Throw: Ness throws the opponent forwards. 11%
• Back Throw: Ness throws the opponent behind him. Can KO at high percents. 11%
• Up Throw: Ness throws the opponent upwards. 10%
• Down Throw: Ness throws the opponent downwards, and hits the enemy with PK Fire. 8%

Changes from N64 to Melee

• Available as a starter
• New Neutral B (PK Flash). PK Fire is now Ness' Side B.
• Bat has longer reach.
• Up Smash and Down Smash have decreased in range and power.
• PK Thunder 2 has a little less knockback. (Ness also doesn't travel as far as in 64)
• Color of PSI Magnet changed from green to blue.
• Ground Jump is now normal, rather than psychokinetic.
• Dash A and and Forward Air are now psychokinetic.
• PK Thunder moves faster and probably travels less distance.
• New Voice Samples.
• The crowd no longer cheers when Ness absorbs a projectile with Down B.
• Slightly heavier compared to 64. (In 64, he was lighter than Fox, now he's heavier than Fox)

Pros

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• Long recovery
• Effective, as well as lowest double jump cancel
• Effective at comboing, especially with double jump cancel
• Very good aerial attacks
• Throws can KO and combo
• Powerful forward smash; can deflect projectiles
• Very versatile projectile; arguably the best Up B in the game
• Largest ledge sweetspot range
• Recovery can curve on walls, such as at Final Destination.
• All Throws are useful. (Forward throw is good for knockback at low percentages. Back throw is according to Simna, the strongest throw in the game which makes it good for finishing opponents. Up and Down Throw are good for setting up combos)

Cons

• Slow without advanced techniques
• Highly abusable recovery
• Extremely low grab range (The second lowest in the game, next to Pikachu.)
• Slow special moves
• Recovery only works on certain levels
• Poor down and up smash attacks
• Human Missle has some ending lag and can cause one to miss ledges
• Low range and priority on the Down-B.

Unique Abilities

• PK Thunder
• Thunder Jacket
• Yoyo Glitch
• Super Yoyo Glitch

Trophies

"Ness is a young boy who's mastered the psychic power known as PSI. Ness was living a normal life in the suburbs of Onett until a meteor crashed into a nearby mountain and sent him on a wild adventure. Believing in the ultimate powers of wisdom, courage, and friendship, Ness proves that some heroes come in small packages."

Game: Earthbound (06/95)

Smash Red

"The key to mastering Ness is controlling his unique midair jump, which makes up for what he lacks in speed. His PK Flash attack may seem weak at first glance, but it grows more powerful the longer you hold down the B button. To do a lot of damage with PK Fire, try to burn your opponent as many times as possible."

Smash Blue

"Ness's mind is his best weapon. PK Thunder is a PSI missile weapon that can be guided using the Control Stick, and if Ness hits himself with it, he turns into a living missile capable of doing massive damage. This move can also be used for recovery. PSI Magnet turns energy missile attacks into health; try out certain Pokémon for stamina replenishment."