Luigi (SSB)

This article is about Luigi's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For other uses, see Luigi.

Luigi
Luigi
Universe	Mario
Appears in	SSB SSBM SSBB
Availability	Unlockable
Tier	C (10)

Luigi (ルイージ, Ruīji) appears in Super Smash Bros. as one fo the four unlockable characters. Throughout Nintendo history, he has always lived in Mario's shadow. Super Smash Bros. is no exception, as Luigi is often considered as just an inferior version of Mario excluding his up B attack. Regardless, Luigi should still not be underestimated as his combos, although less varied and versatile than Mario's, can be followed by his devastating Flaming Uppercut attack.

Attributes

File:Luigiending.jpg

Luigi's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.

Luigi's main problem is inferiority, as most characters (especially Mario) can do what he can do better. Some useful approaches with Luigi include: use a projectile for approach, combo drill kicks, and use a powerful spike to KO an opponent. However, Luigi suffers from problems; his approach outside of his Fireball is poor, he has a high short jump and low range, coupled with predictable (albeit good) recovery. His also has mediocre grabs and slow movement. Luigi is floaty, which can be good or bad depending on the situation. His f-air and d-air can be comboed into his extremely powerful Super Jump Punch. His down-b allows him to psuedo-spike all characters but other Luigis, Mario, and Pikachu, which have even (or better in Pikachu's case) recoveries than Luigi. His high initial jump (the highest in the game) is decent for stages like Hyrule, which allows him to sent up combos. His Down b, with button mashing, allows for gained height, along with his up-b let rare recovery abilities be used effectively. Along with the flaming uppercut, his smashes are also powerful. Unfortunately, most characters just accomplish what Luigi does better. For example, at a higher level, Luigi cannot combo as well, as his down air is a drill which is the easiest type of move to DI out of in SSB64. Luigi heavily counters Jigglypuff however and does well vs DK and the other low tiers.

1-P mode

How to unlock Luigi

To unlock Luigi in Super Smash Bros., successfully complete all Bonus 1 Break the Targets levels with each of the eight original characters. You will then have to face Luigi with the character you used most recently in a 1-stock battle for the privilege of playing as him. If you do not beat Luigi, you can simply return to the Break the Targets menu and complete just one of the levels to have a chance at fighting him again. Oddly, even when you haven't unlocked him, you'll still fight him in 1 player mode.

Master Hand strategy

The key to fighting the Master Hand as Luigi in SSB is making effective use of your shield as well as making effective use of not using your shield. The Master Hand's larger more elaborate attacks that send him off like a rocket can be shielded safely, however his hard jabs are too strong for the shield to withstand, at which point you want to draw back and maybe throw a fireball in his direction. Otherwise, it's all aerial attacks; spinning drill kicks into up+B can deal significant damage in a short period of time. With a little skill, you can defeat Master Hand by only using Up+B.

Normal Moves

A Attacks

• A Jab, 2%
• AA Punch, 2%
• Rapid A Kick, 4%

Tilts

• Forward A Roundhouse Kick, 10%
• Up A Upward Punch, 10%
• Down A Low Kick, 7%

Smash Attacks

• Forward smash Mega Punch,15%
• Up smash Headbutt, 19%
• Down smash Breakdance, 17%

Aerial attacks

• Nair Toma Kassick, 14%
• Fair Spin Kick, 16%
• Uair Flip Kick, 12%

This kick is sometimes used for comboing into an up b

• Bair Back Kick, 16%
• Dair Drill Kick, 3% per hit, up to 8 hits

This kick is also used for comboing into an up b File:Luigi air attacks ssb.JPG

Throws

• Forward throw, 16%
• Back throw, 12%

Other

• Dash attack, 2% per hit for 5 punches
• Taunt Puts his arms by his sides and slightly behind him, lowers his head and kicks with his left foot. If the foot connects with an opponent it deals 1% damage with set knockback and stun. It is possible for a team of two Luigis to perform an infinite combo on lighter characters such as Jigglypuff using nothing but their taunt[1].

Special Moves

Luigi's special moves

Neutral special	Fire Ball	Fireball
Up special	Super Jump Punch
Down special	Luigi Cyclone

Matchups

Super Smash Bros. (N64) Character Matchups

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Techniques

Tornado Recovery

Luigi can gain vertical distance during the Tornado if the B button is mashed often enough during the attack animation.

Mario Bros. Pseudo Spike

Both Mario and Luigi can "spike" an opponent with repeated down aerials. This involves hitting the opponent with the dair repeatedly off the edge and then taking advantage of Mario and Luigi's huge vertical recoveries to get back on the stage. This does not work against Pikachu, who has a longer and faster vertical recovery than either Mario or Luigi.

In Single-player

In the game's single-player mode, you and a randomly chosen ally will fight Luigi and Mario in a team battle on Peach's Castle. Because of this, Luigi is the only secret character to be featured in the game's single-player mode.

Costume Gallery

File:Alt-luigi.jpg

Luigi's changeable clothing in SSB

Trivia

• Luigi appears in the game multiple times before he is unlocked. He shows up in the How to Play sequence, and in 1 player mode at Peach's Castle.
• Luigi is the only character to have a taunt that damages people.
• Luigi is the only clone character in the game. He is a clone of Mario.