Gameplay

This article outlines the moves that can be performed throughout the Super Smash Bros. series. So far, any movements usable in Super Smash Bros. have been available in Melee and Brawl as well, the exception of the wavedash.

Basic Movement

Introduced in the original:

• Standing
• Crouching
• Walking
• Dashing
• Jumping
• Double jump
• Taunting

Introduced in Melee:

• Wall Jumping

Introduced in Brawl:

• Crawling
• Gliding
• Footstool Jump
• Wall cling

Basic Defense

Introduced in the original:

• Shielding
• Rolling

Introduced in Melee:

• Sidestepping
• Air dodging

Advanced Movement

Introduced in the original:

• Fastfalling
• L-canceling
• Teching

Introduced in Melee:

• Wavedashing
• Moonwalk

Ground Attacks

Introduced in the original:

• Neutral A
• Forward tilt
• Up tilt
• Down tilt
• Forward smash
• Up smash
• Down smash
• Dash attack
• Ledge Recovery Attack
• Ground Recovery Attack

Grabs and throws

Introduced in the original:

• Grab
• Forward throw
• Back throw

Introduced in Melee:

• Down throw
• Up throw
• Pummel

Aerial Attacks

Introduced in the original:

• Neutral aerial
• Forward aerial
• Up aerial
• Down aerial
• Back aerial

Introduced in Melee:

• Meteor smash

Special Attacks

Introduced in the original:

• Neutral B
• Up B
• Down B

Introduced in Melee:

• Forward B

Introduced in Brawl:

• Final Smash