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So far, Luigi has undergone many visual changes to his attacks, but appear to be the same. He has also gained a new [[Final Smash]].
So far, Luigi has undergone many visual changes to his attacks, but appear to be the same. He has also gained a new [[Final Smash]].


*{{buff|Luigi has gained the ability to [[wall jump]].}}
*{{buff|Luigi has gained the ability to [[wall jump]].}
*{{buff|[[Forward aerial]] appears to have greater range and knockback.}}
*{{buff|[[Forward aerial]] appears to have greater range and knockback.}}
*{{change|[[Green Missile]] now cancels when charged past maximum.}}
*{{change|[[Green Missile]] now cancels when charged past maximum.}}
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*{{change|Luigi has a new down throw, where he throws the opponent on the ground and forcefully sits on the opponent, similar to King Dedede's down throw.}}
*{{change|Luigi has a new down throw, where he throws the opponent on the ground and forcefully sits on the opponent, similar to King Dedede's down throw.}}


Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, Luigi has a more cartoonish and sleeker appearance instead of the more realistic look he had in ''Brawl'', that's more inline with his appearance in the ''Mario'' games. Like {{SSB4|King Dedede}} and several other characters, his facial expressiveness has been exaggerated even further to reflect his characteristic cowardliness. Unlike previous installments, Luigi's chest will always be facing the foreground, just like Mario.
Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, Luigi has a more cartoonish and sleeker appearance instead of the more realistic look he had in ''Brawl'', which is more inline with his appearance in the ''Mario'' games. Like {{SSB4|King Dedede}} and several other characters, his facial expressiveness has been exaggerated even further to reflect his characteristic cowardliness. Unlike previous installments, Luigi's chest will always be facing the foreground, just like Mario.


==Moveset==
==Moveset==

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Luigi
in Super Smash Bros. 4
Luigi
MarioSymbol.svg
Universe Mario
Other playable appearances in SSB
in Melee
in Brawl
Final Smash Poltergust 5000
Luigi's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Luigi (ルイージ, Ruīji) will be a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. He was announced during the Nintendo Direct on August 7, 2013, as part of Nintendo's "Year of Luigi".[1] His voice actor, Charles Martinet, is playing his voice as well as Mario's, although through the same voice clips that were used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.[2]

He is Mario's younger brother and an iconic character in the Mario franchise. He has starred in some of his own titles such as Luigi's Mansion. Traditionally, Luigi has always been an unlockable character revealed after the game's release. This installment is the first to break that tradition,[1] but it is not specified whether he is an unlockable character or not.

Confirmed changes from Brawl

So far, Luigi has undergone many visual changes to his attacks, but appear to be the same. He has also gained a new Final Smash.

  • {{buff|Luigi has gained the ability to wall jump.}
  • Buff Forward aerial appears to have greater range and knockback.
  • Change Green Missile now cancels when charged past maximum.
  • Change Luigi has a new jumping animation where he scuttles, similar to what he does in the Mario games.
  • Change Neutral attack's first two jabs appear to have new animations. The final hit will also send Luigi forward.
  • Change Luigi has a new down throw, where he throws the opponent on the ground and forcefully sits on the opponent, similar to King Dedede's down throw.

Like Mario, Luigi has a more cartoonish and sleeker appearance instead of the more realistic look he had in Brawl, which is more inline with his appearance in the Mario games. Like King Dedede and several other characters, his facial expressiveness has been exaggerated even further to reflect his characteristic cowardliness. Unlike previous installments, Luigi's chest will always be facing the foreground, just like Mario.

Moveset

Ground attacks

Normal

  • Neutral attack - Luigi jabs with one fist, his other fist, and then turns, thrusting his buttocks out.
  • Dash attack - Luigi flails his fists as he runs forward with a distraught, helpless look on his face. The last hit has the most knockback.
  • Forward tilt - Luigi does a spinning kick.
  • Up tilt - Luigi performs an meager, skyward swipe.
  • Down tilt - Luigi performs a weak but quick tripping kick.

Smash Attacks

  • Forward smash - Luigi does a spearhand forward.
  • Up smash - Luigi does a standard headbutt skyward.
  • Down smash - Luigi does a breakdance sweep from Super Mario 64.

Aerial attacks

Grabs and throws

  • Up throw - Luigi tosses the opponent upward.
  • Down throw - Luigi places the opponent on the ground and thrusts his rear downward to forcefully sit on the opponent.

Special Moves

In Super Smash Bros. 4, special moves can be swapped out for different variants, but Luigi's have yet to be seen. All of Luigi's original special moves remain the same, but he gains a new final smash that seemingly replaces Negative Zone. These are Luigi's special moves:

  • Neutral special - Fireball: Luigi fires a weak, bouncy ball of green flames is shot from his hand as a projectile. Although similar to Mario's, Luigi's Fireball fill move always move horizontally and appear to be bouncing on the ground regardless of if there actually is any.
  • Side special - Green Missile: Luigi charges and flies horizontally like a missile. How far, how fast, and how much damage is done to those it impacts depends on how long Luigi is charged, although there is a small chance Luigi will perform a very powerful but unexpected misfire.
  • Up special - Super Jump Punch: Luigi performs an upward punch that releases aesthetic coins from those it hits. When hitting a grounded opponent the right way, the attack becomes the Fire Jump Punch, which can K.O. opponents at low percentages.
  • Down special - Luigi Cyclone: Luigi spins his entire body and hits opponents haphazardly. May be based on a ability he has in Super Mario World.
Special Move Basic Custom 1 Custom 2
Neutral Special Fireball - -
Side Special Green Missile - -
Up Special Super Jump Punch - -
Down Special Luigi Cyclone - -
Final Smash Poltergust 5000 - -

Final Smash

  • Poltergust 5000: the Poltergust 5000 from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon suddenly appears on Luigi's back. he then proceeds to suck up nearby opponents. While Luigi doesn't appear to be able to move when performing this action, the Poltergust is able to suck in opponents in all directions, not just in front. When in the Poltergust, the opponents will be damaged. Luigi will then shoot them out in the direction he was facing. The attack is very similar to Cook Kirby from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.[2]

Taunts

  • Initiates a variety of poses. In order: he faces the screen with one hand on his waist, the other giving the peace symbol; he turns to the right slightly, pointing his hands that direction, and what's new in this installment is the look of terror on his face while in this pose. Then, he places his right hand just below his nose, as seen in his artwork for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Then he turns away from the screen, crouching, as if he's sad, just like his Bogey animation in Mario Golf and finally, he faces the screen once more, with both hands on his face, giving a frightened look from the cover of Luigi's Mansion.
  • Luigi has his arms straight down and his body fully erect. The pose causes Luigi to gently fall forward and briefly balance on his belly. He says "pow pow". It is based off of one of his victory poses from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
  • He bashfully kicks the ground like in Mario Party 2 and sighs deeply. When performed on an opponent grabbing onto an edge, Luigi can perform a powerful meteor smash.

On-Screen Appearance

A green Warp Pipe appears. Luigi leaps out with his hands on his head and hesitantly says "Let's-a go!"[2]

Victory Fanfare

A flourished remix directly from Brawl based on the sound clip that would play when Luigi reaches the end of a level in Super Mario Bros. It is shared by Mario.

Palette Swaps

  • Standard - Green: Luigi's iconic green cap, green shirt, and navy blue overalls.
  • Orange: Luigi wears an orange cap, an orange shirt, and light blue overalls. [3]
  • Red: Luigi wears a pink cap, a pink shirt, and red overalls.[3] It may be based off of the color of Luigi's sprite in Wrecking Crew.
  • Blue: Luigi wears a light blue cap, a light blue shirt, and purple overalls.[3]

Gallery

Trivia

  • His official artwork is based on his side taunt.

References