Dr. Mario (SSBU): Difference between revisions

In spite of his power, out-of-shield options, and damage-racking capabilities being improved in transition to ''Ultimate'', Dr. Mario has been consistently perceived as an inferior version of {{SSBU|Mario}}. While {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Stroder}}, and {{Sm|Locus}} achieved decent success very early on, his recurring flaws from ''Smash 4'' would still remain prominent, as his sluggish speed, worse recovery, and short range would only highlight his still poor approach options. However, he does have a few strengths over {{SSBU|Mario}}, such as his out of shield game and KO power. Even though both of Doc's best players would eventually drop him in favor of {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Terry}}, respectively.

Dr. Mario would arguably only get worse throughout subsequent patches, as characters such as {{SSBU|Palutena}}, {{SSBU|Samus}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}} would continue to hinder him in competitive play. Even with players such as {{Sm|Oryon}}, {{Sm|Fons}}, and {{Sm|Tsumusuto}} achieving notable success with the character, top players such as {{Sm|Mr.R}}, {{Sm|Samsora}}, and {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} continue to see him as a low tier character, with some like {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|Maister}} viewing him as one of the worst characters in the game. However, his viability continues to remain questionable. For example, {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Armada}}, and {{Sm|Leffen}} now believe Dr. Mario is a mid tier due to his scary attributes and improved punish game after 7.0.0. {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|MkLeo}} also believed Dr. Mario's buffs helped him in certain character matchups he struggled with prior, such as their mains {{SSBU|Pikachu}} and {{Sm|Joker}}, respectively. In addition, {{Sm|Goblin}} views him as a high tier and says that Doc is underrated after 7.0.0 because of his improved combo game and out of shield options. {{Sm|Lui$}} is thinking of picking him back up as a co-main with {{SSBU|Fox}} due to these buffs.