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'''Luigi''' ({{ja|ルイージ|Ruīji}}, ''Luigi'') is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Luigi is markedly similar to {{SSBM|Mario}}, though his moveset and attributes (such as traction and aerial mobility) are different in many ways, making him a [[clone|semi-clone]].
'''Luigi''' ({{ja|ルイージ|Ruīji}}, ''Luigi'') is an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Luigi is markedly similar to {{SSBM|Mario}}, though his moveset and attributes (such as traction and aerial mobility) are different in many ways, making him a [[clone|semi-clone]]. Like in ''Smash 64'', Luigi's voice consists of Charles Martinet's Mario voice clips from ''Super Mario 64''; some are pitched higher or lower (like his [[Luigi Cyclone]] clip). ''Melee'' and ''Smash 64'' were the only games that took this approach with Luigi's voice.


Charles Martinet reprises his role as Luigi in ''Melee'', albeit via Mario's voice clips from ''Super Mario 64'', but more high-pitched.
Luigi currently ranks 12th on the tier list, in the B- tier, placing him three places above his older brother Mario. This is a drastic improvement from his last place ranking in ''Super Smash Bros.'' Luigi is notable for having some of the best aerials in all of ''Melee''; they are very fast, very powerful and have very low [[ending lag|ending]] and [[landing lag]]. Luigi's wavedash is the longest in the game, taking him nearly half the distance of [[Final Destination]] at a high speed (only slightly slower than Captain Falcon's dash). Luigi also has a wide array of efficient combo and KO moves both in the air and on the ground. Luigi's traction, which is the lowest in the game, works as a double edged sword; while it gives him an excellent wavedash, it also limits some of his approaches on the ground if he's not wavedashing, as well as his out of shield options (as he often gets pushed too far away for fast follow-ups when his shield is hit). His approach options are generally poor; he struggles to approach on the ground despite his excellent movement due to his short range and lack of disjointed hitboxes, while his aerial approaches are hampered by his high short hop and slow falling speed (giving him one of the worst [[SHFFL]]s in the game) and his extremely poor aerial mobility (the worst in the game). This problem is compounded with his difficulty in forcing opponents to approach (mainly as a result of his very poor projectile). Additionally, his recovery is easy to edgeguard, being very linear and slow despite covering a large distance.


Luigi currently ranks 12th on the tier list, in the B- tier, placing him three places above his older brother Mario. This is a drastic improvement from his last place ranking in ''Super Smash Bros.''. Luigi is notable for having some of the best aerials in all of ''Melee''; they are very fast, very powerful and have very low [[ending lag|ending]] and [[landing lag]]. Luigi's wavedash is the longest in the game, taking him nearly half the distance of [[Final Destination]] at a high speed (only slightly slower than Captain Falcon's dash). Luigi also has a wide array of efficient combo and KO moves both in the air and on the ground. Luigi's traction, which is the lowest in the game, works as a double edged sword; while it gives him an excellent wavedash, it also limits some of his approaches on the ground if he's not wavedashing, as well as his out of shield options (as he often gets pushed too far away for fast follow-ups when his shield is hit). His approach options are generally poor; he struggles to approach on the ground despite his excellent movement due to his short range and lack of disjointed hitboxes, while his aerial approaches are hampered by his high short hop and slow falling speed (giving him one of the worst [[SHFFL]]s in the game) and his extremely poor aerial mobility (the worst in the game). This problem is compounded with his difficulty in forcing opponents to approach (mainly as a result of his very poor projectile). Additionally, his recovery is easy to edgeguard, being very linear and slow despite covering a large distance.
Nevertheless, Luigi’s good combo game and terrific wavedash allow him to be considered a decent character in competitive play, with solid matchups all-around with above average results.
 
Nevertheless, Luigi’s good combo game and terrific wavedash allow him to be considered a decent character in competitive play, with a solid matchups all-around with above average results.
 
==How to Unlock==
To unlock Luigi, the player must clear the first level of [[Adventure Mode]] with a two as the second digit of the seconds portion of the clock. (XX:X2<sup>XX</sup>). After this requirement is met, a cinematic plays when the player finishes the level, showing Luigi replacing Mario in the level to battle alongside {{SSBM|Peach}}. The player must then defeat Luigi within one minute. After Adventure Mode is completed, the player will face off against Luigi.
 
Alternately, playing 800 versus matches will also give the opportunity to unlock Luigi.


==How to unlock==
Luigi must be defeated in battle before he can be unlocked. There are two ways the player can encounter Luigi:
*One way is to clear the first level of [[Adventure Mode]] with a two as the second digit of the seconds portion of the clock. (XX:X2<sup>XX</sup>). After this is done, a cinematic plays when the player finishes the level, showing Luigi replacing Mario in the level to battle alongside {{SSBM|Peach}}. The player must then defeat the two within one minute. After Adventure Mode is completed, the player will face off against Luigi. If the player fails to defeat Luigi, they can re-fight him by doing this same method again. If this method is used and {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s unique encounter requirement is met, then he must be unlocked before Luigi can be fought.
*Another way is to play 800 VS. matches to completion. If the player fails to defeat Luigi, they can re-fight him by playing another VS. match to completion. If this method is used, fighters with lower VS. match quotas must be unlocked before Luigi can be fought.
When fought against, Luigi appears in [[Mushroom Kingdom II]].
When fought against, Luigi appears in [[Mushroom Kingdom II]].


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Luigi's strange variety of attributes, however, acts as a double-edged sword. Despite a highly effective wavedash, Luigi's movement without wavedashing is poor; while his [[moonwalk]] is decent, his dash is slow and his short initial dash animation gives him a very short dash-dance. Additionally, Luigi's projectile, [[Fireball]]s are poor; they have low hitstun, travel slowly, and have high ending lag, making them some of the more situational projectiles in the game. In addition, Luigi's air game, despite his powerful aerials, lacks much needed synergy with his stellar ground movement due to his low air speed. Furthermore, it, along with his low falling speed, leaves him highly vulnerable to juggles, as he cannot reach the ground effectively to escape them (this is one of the major factors in his poor matchup with Marth, who is capable of both starting and maintaining juggles on Luigi very effectively). A very high short hop and a low falling speed also gives Luigi among the worst SHFFLs in the game, even with his low-lag aerials. Finally, his low falling speed is what makes him vulnerable to being KOed off the top blast line (especially by characters with powerful vertical finishers, like Fox and {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}), and being juggled in the air.
Luigi's strange variety of attributes, however, acts as a double-edged sword. Despite a highly effective wavedash, Luigi's movement without wavedashing is poor; while his [[moonwalk]] is decent, his dash is slow and his short initial dash animation gives him a very short dash-dance. Additionally, Luigi's projectile, [[Fireball]]s are poor; they have low hitstun, travel slowly, and have high ending lag, making them some of the more situational projectiles in the game. In addition, Luigi's air game, despite his powerful aerials, lacks much needed synergy with his stellar ground movement due to his low air speed. Furthermore, it, along with his low falling speed, leaves him highly vulnerable to juggles, as he cannot reach the ground effectively to escape them (this is one of the major factors in his poor matchup with Marth, who is capable of both starting and maintaining juggles on Luigi very effectively). A very high short hop and a low falling speed also gives Luigi among the worst SHFFLs in the game, even with his low-lag aerials. Finally, his low falling speed is what makes him vulnerable to being KOed off the top blast line (especially by characters with powerful vertical finishers, like Fox and {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}), and being juggled in the air.


Outside of his approach, Luigi suffers from an exploitable recovery. Although his two primary recovery moves, [[Super Jump Punch]] and [[Green Missile]] have decent range (and Green Missile can be used repeatedly when recovering high), they are extremely linear in trajectory; Super Jump Punch does not move Luigi horizontally at all and Green Missile moves him horizontally and then causes him to fall significantly during the high ending lag. The slow and linear nature of these moves make is recovery easy to edgeguard on reaction, undermining his otherwise relatively long recovery. While Fireball can be used as a potentially potent edgeguard breaker, characters with reflectors can easily punish and gimp Luigi as a result, on top of its high ending lag. His Super Jump Punch also makes for one of the poorest [[meteor cancel]]s in the game. He can also recover using the [[Luigi Cyclone]], which gives vertical and horizontal distance, but strangely, the Cyclone needs to be "charged" before it allows Luigi to rise while using it (the move becomes "charged" when it is completed or is interrupted while Luigi is touching the ground). In comparison to [[Mario Tornado]] and [[Dr. Tornado]], it also requires intense [[button mashing]] to rise; many Luigi players must hold the controller in a different way to normal (such as balancing it on their leg) to be able to press the B button fast enough to utilize the Cyclone as an effective recovery move.
Outside of his approach, Luigi suffers from an exploitable recovery. Although his two primary recovery moves, [[Super Jump Punch]] and [[Green Missile]] have decent range (and Green Missile can be used repeatedly when recovering high), they are extremely linear in trajectory; Super Jump Punch does not move Luigi horizontally at all and Green Missile moves him horizontally and then causes him to fall significantly during the high ending lag. The slow and linear nature of these moves make his recovery easy to edgeguard on reaction, undermining his otherwise relatively long recovery. While Fireball can be used as a potentially potent edgeguard breaker, characters with reflectors can easily punish and gimp Luigi as a result, on top of its high ending lag. His Super Jump Punch also makes for one of the poorest [[meteor cancel]]s in the game. He can also recover using the [[Luigi Cyclone]], which gives vertical and horizontal distance, but strangely, the Cyclone needs to be "charged" before it allows Luigi to rise while using it (the move becomes "charged" when it is completed or is interrupted while Luigi is touching the ground). In comparison to [[Mario Tornado]] and [[Dr. Tornado]], it also requires intense [[button mashing]] to rise; many Luigi players must hold the controller in a different way to normal (such as balancing it on their leg) to be able to press the B button fast enough to utilize the Cyclone as an effective recovery move.


Overall, Luigi is a character that tends to run hot and cold. He lacks many particularly safe approaches on the ground outside of wavedashing, and his aerial approaches are very poor, which generally leaves him vulnerable to characters with good zoning ability. Additionally, Luigi is over-reliant on wavedashing; a highly effective Luigi player must have perfect control over his wavedash distance. However, if Luigi can get within range to where he can land his blows, he can quickly and efficiently take the opponents' stock with effective use of his wavesmashes and versatile aerials. While he requires a large amount of technical skill and relies on situational attacks more than most characters, mastering Luigi's moveset rewards players with unpredictability and very strong offensive potential that can't be taken lightly by opponents.
Overall, Luigi is a character that tends to run hot and cold. He lacks many particularly safe approaches on the ground outside of wavedashing, and his aerial approaches are very poor, which generally leaves him vulnerable to characters with good zoning ability. Additionally, Luigi is over-reliant on wavedashing; a highly effective Luigi player must have perfect control over his wavedash distance. However, if Luigi can get within range to where he can land his blows, he can quickly and efficiently take the opponents' stock with effective use of his wavesmashes and versatile aerials. While he requires a large amount of technical skill and relies on situational attacks more than most characters, mastering Luigi's moveset rewards players with unpredictability and very strong offensive potential that can't be taken lightly by opponents.


==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
Unlike in ''Smash 64'' where Luigi was a clone of {{SSBM|Mario}}, his moveset has received an overhaul from ''Melee'', while still sharing some moves with Mario. The change in his moveset makes Luigi a semi-clone instead of a full clone.
Given that Luigi was considered to be the worst character in ''Smash 64'' being ranked at the lowest position on the latest tier list at 12th, Luigi was significantly [[buff]]ed from his transition from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. Luigi greatly benefits from ''Melee''{{'}}s new mechanics most notably [[wavedashing]]. Wavedashing immensely improves Luigi's otherwise poor grounded mobility and it now gives his low traction an advantage rather than it only being a huge detriment. Luigi also benefits from the inclusion of up and down throws as it gives him a powerful chaingrabbing game. A wide variety of his moves have also seen improvements to their speed and some moves such as down smash and neutral aerial have gained combo potential.
Given that Luigi was considered to be the worst character in ''Smash 64'' being ranked at the lowest position on the latest tier list at 12th, Luigi was significantly [[buff]]ed from his transition from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. Luigi greatly benefits from ''Melee''{{'}}s new mechanics most notably [[wavedashing]]. Wavedashing immensely improves Luigi's otherwise poor grounded mobility and it now gives his low traction an advantage rather than it only being a huge detriment. Luigi also benefits from the inclusion of up and down throws as it gives him a powerful chaingrabbing game. A wide variety of his moves have also seen improvements to their speed and some moves such as down smash and neutral aerial have gained combo potential.


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*{{buff|Luigi [[walk]]s significantly faster (0.8 (24) → 1.1).}}
*{{buff|Luigi [[walk]]s significantly faster (0.8 (24) → 1.1).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's [[initial dash]] is much slower (1.667 (50) → 1.34) and covers less distance.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's [[initial dash]] is much slower (1.667 (50) → 1.34) and covers less distance.}}
*{{buff|Luigi's [[traction]] is slightly higher (0.0233 (0.7) → 0.025), though it still remains the extremely lowest in the game.}}
*{{Buff|Luigi [[run]]s slightly faster (1.33 (40) → 1.396).}}
*{{buff|Luigi's [[traction]] is slightly higher (0.0233 (0.7) → 0.025), though it still remains the lowest in the game by a wide margin.}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's [[jumpsquat]] is longer (3 frames → 4).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's [[jumpsquat]] is longer (3 frames → 4).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's already slow [[air speed]] has been decreased even more (0.867 (26, JPN) / 0.75 (22.5, NA/AUS/EUR) → 0.68).}}
*{{nerf|Luigi's already slow [[air speed]] has been decreased even more (0.867 (26, JPN) / 0.75 (22.5, NA/AUS/EUR) → 0.68).}}
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|game=SSBM
|game=SSBM
|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutralname=Left Jab ({{ja|左ジャブ|Hidari Jabu}}) / Right Jab ({{ja|右ジャブ|Migi Jabu}}) / Plumber's Rump ({{ja|配管工の尻|Haikan Kō no Shiri}})
|neutraldesc=A three-hit attack consisting of two jabs followed by a hip bump. Useful as a low-damage opener. Because the third strike of the combo knocks the opponent away with a medium amount of lag, many players elect to omit the third strike of the combo. Luigi can repeat the first strike of the neutral attack by [[jab cancel]]ling.
|neutraldesc=A three-hit attack consisting of two jabs followed by a hip bump. Useful as a low-damage opener. Because the third strike of the combo knocks the opponent away with a medium amount of lag, many players elect to omit the third strike of the combo. Luigi can repeat the first strike of the neutral attack by [[jab cancel]]ling.
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltname=Plumber Kick ({{ja|配管工キック|Haikan-Kō Kikku}})
|ftiltdmg=10%
|ftiltdmg=10%
|ftiltdesc=Does a back spinning kick with his right leg. Has medium [[knockback]]. It is often used to poke or simply to push the opponent away, giving Luigi extra time to maneuver or set up [[edgeguard]]s. It can be angled, with the downwards angled version having very low hitstun, often leaving Luigi vulnerable on hit or block.
|ftiltdesc=Does a back spinning kick with his right leg. Has medium [[knockback]]. It is often used to poke or simply to push the opponent away, giving Luigi extra time to maneuver or set up [[edgeguard]]s. It can be angled, with the downwards angled version having very low hitstun, often leaving Luigi vulnerable on hit or block.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=Cat Punch ({{ja|ネコパンチ|Neko Panchi}})
|utiltdmg=9%
|utiltdmg=9%
|utiltdesc=Swipes over his head with his fist. Its upward trajectory makes this move well-suited for [[juggle|juggling]], especially against [[fast-faller]]s.
|utiltdesc=Swipes over his head with his fist. Its upward trajectory makes this move well-suited for [[juggle|juggling]], especially against [[fast-faller]]s.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltname=Heel Kick ({{ja|かかとげり|Kakato Geri}})
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdesc=Crouches, turns around, and kicks his heel out behind him. It pops the opponent up with low-knockback and is laggy, making it of limited usefulness. Since this attack hugs the ground, it can be used to attack a [[sweet spot (ledge)|sweet spot]]ting enemy.
|dtiltdesc=Crouches, turns around, and kicks his heel out behind him. It pops the opponent up with low-knockback and is laggy, making it of limited usefulness. Since this attack hugs the ground, it can be used to attack a [[sweet spot (ledge)|sweet spot]]ting enemy.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashname=Fists of Fear ({{ja|恐怖の拳|Kyōfu no Ken}})
|dashdmg=2% (hits 1-6)
|dashdmg=2% (hits 1-6)
|dashdesc=Dashes forward and attacks his opponent with a flurry of punches. It hits six times and does moderate damage, but it's not very useful due to being extremely unsafe on hit (it has 22 frames on ending lag and very low hitstun), allowing any character to grab him out of it. All hits deal ≈11.1% when used fresh.
|dashdesc=Dashes forward and attacks his opponent with a flurry of punches. It hits six times and does moderate damage, but it's not very useful due to being extremely unsafe on hit (it has 22 frames on ending lag and very low hitstun), allowing any character to grab him out of it. All hits deal ≈11.1% when used fresh.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashname=Trowel Stab ({{ja|地獄突き|Jigoku Tskui}}, ''Hell Thrust'')
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}}
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}}
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|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}}
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}}
|fsmashdesc=Bends his elbow before thrusting his arm out, performing a spearhand thrust. Launches opponents diagonally upwards. The highest knockback scaling in the game at 135, being able to KO under 130%. Additionally, charging this move will cease Luigi momentum mid-[[wavedash]], which will make him stop suddenly. This move can be angled up or down.
|fsmashdesc=Bends his elbow before thrusting his arm out, performing a spearhand thrust. Launches opponents diagonally upwards. The highest knockback scaling in the game at 135, being able to KO under 130%. Additionally, charging this move will cease Luigi momentum mid-[[wavedash]], which will make him stop suddenly. This move can be angled up or down.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashname=Lead Headbutt ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'')
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}}
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}}
|usmashdesc=Performs an upwards headbutt. Identical to Mario's up smash but has an up-and-behind trajectory, ideal for KOs off the upper [[blast line]], or KOs on floaty opponents. It can also set up aerial combos in a similar manner to his up tilt. Luigi's head is [[intangible]] while the hitboxes are active.
|usmashdesc=Performs an upwards headbutt. Identical to Mario's up smash but has an up-and-behind trajectory, ideal for KOs off the upper [[blast line]], or KOs on floaty opponents. It can also set up aerial combos in a similar manner to his up tilt. Luigi's head is [[intangible]] while the hitboxes are active.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashname=Breakdance Sweep ({{ja|ブレイクダンス スイープ|Bureikudansu Suīpu}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}}
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}}
|dsmashdesc=Kicks out twice in a breakdancing motion, first in front and then behind. The combination of the attack's upward trajectory and its [[knockback]] makes it an excellent [[combo]] starter.
|dsmashdesc=Kicks out twice in a breakdancing motion, first in front and then behind. The combination of the attack's upward trajectory and its [[knockback]] makes it an excellent [[combo]] starter.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairname=Plumber's Boot ({{ja|配管工のブーツ|Haikan Kō no Būtsu}})
|nairdmg=15% (clean), 8% (late)
|nairdmg=15% (clean), 8% (late)
|nairdesc=A [[sex kick]] that sends the opponent straight upwards. For this reason, Luigi's sex kick is a popular tool for juggling and comboing opponents, being able to KO at high percentages. Its hitbox and low startup time (hits on frame 3) means that it is useful for interrupting combo attempts by the opponent. One of the strongest sex kicks in the game (being the 3rd most powerful neutral aerial overall and the most powerful sex kick in ''Melee'').
|nairdesc=A [[sex kick]] that sends the opponent straight upwards. For this reason, Luigi's sex kick is a popular tool for juggling and comboing opponents, being able to KO at high percentages. Its hitbox and low startup time (hits on frame 3) means that it is useful for interrupting combo attempts by the opponent. One of the strongest sex kicks in the game (being the 3rd most powerful neutral aerial overall and the most powerful sex kick in ''Melee'').
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairname=Chop Chop ({{ja|チョップチョップ|Choppu Choppu}})
|fairdmg=12%
|fairdmg=12%
|fairdesc=Does a quick karate chop forward. High horizontal knockback and is one of Luigi's primary KO'ing aerial attacks. It also has high knockback at low damage. Launches at the [[Sakurai angle]].
|fairdesc=Does a quick karate chop forward. High horizontal knockback and is one of Luigi's primary KO'ing aerial attacks. It also has high knockback at low damage. Launches at the [[Sakurai angle]].
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairname=Drop Kick ({{ja|ドロップキック|Doroppu Kikku}})
|bairdmg=11%
|bairdmg=11%
|bairdesc=Performs a reverse dropkick. Good for damage racking, edgeguarding, and zoning (especially on floaty opponents such as {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}). It also has high base knockback, similar to Dr. Mario's back aerial, adding to it's effectiveness.
|bairdesc=Performs a reverse dropkick. Good for damage racking, edgeguarding, and zoning (especially on floaty opponents such as {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}). It also has high base knockback, similar to Dr. Mario's back aerial, adding to it's effectiveness.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairname=Bicycle Kick ({{ja|バイシクルキック|Baishikuru Kikku}})
|uairdmg=13%
|uairdmg=13%
|uairdesc=Does a upwards flipkick, hitting above him. Doesn't offer the same juggling properties from the ground as Mario's; however, it is often used against opponents above Luigi on platforms, or as a vertical launcher to set up an aerial finisher like his forward aerial. It is also useful as an edgeguard.
|uairdesc=Does a upwards flipkick, hitting above him. Doesn't offer the same juggling properties from the ground as Mario's; however, it is often used against opponents above Luigi on platforms, or as a vertical launcher to set up an aerial finisher like his forward aerial. It is also useful as an edgeguard.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairname=Screwdriver Kick ({{ja|スクリュードライバキック|Sukuryūdoraiba Kikku}})
|dairdmg=16%
|dairdmg=16%
|dairdesc=Does a quick downwards spin kick. A valuable edgeguarding move. Can [[meteor smash]] if he hits the opponent with his hip (in a similar fashion to {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s down aerial meteor smash.) The lower hitbox has strong knockback at the Sakurai angle in a similar fashion to his forward aerial.
|dairdesc=Does a quick downwards spin kick. A valuable edgeguarding move. Can [[meteor smash]] if he hits the opponent with his hip (in a similar fashion to {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s down aerial meteor smash.) The lower hitbox has strong knockback at the Sakurai angle in a similar fashion to his forward aerial.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Clutch Headbutt ({{ja|クラッチ頭突き|Kuratchi Zudzuki}})
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Headbutts opponent. Relatively slow.
|pummeldesc=Headbutts opponent. Relatively slow.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowname=Heave-Ho ({{ja|ヘーブホー|Hēbuhō}})
|fthrowdmg=8%
|fthrowdmg=8%
|fthrowdesc=Spins around once and throws his opponent forward. This throw is relatively weak but can be used near the [[ledge]] to set up edgeguards.
|fthrowdesc=Spins around once and throws his opponent forward. This throw is relatively weak but can be used near the [[ledge]] to set up edgeguards.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Airplane Swing ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'')
|bthrowdmg=10% (throw), 8% (collateral)
|bthrowdmg=10% (throw), 8% (collateral)
|bthrowdesc=Spins around three times and throws his opponent backwards. Luigi's strongest throw, often being used for throwing enemies offstage and getting KOs.
|bthrowdesc=Spins around three times and throws his opponent backwards. Luigi's strongest throw, often being used for throwing enemies offstage and getting KOs.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowname=Luigi Launch ({{ja|ルイージ起動|Ruīji Kidō}})
|uthrowdmg=7%
|uthrowdmg=7%
|uthrowdesc=Throws his opponent upward. Very useful combo starter, leading into moves such as an up tilt, a neutral aerial, and an up smash. It can also [[chain grab]] fast-fallers.
|uthrowdesc=Throws his opponent upward. Very useful combo starter, leading into moves such as an up tilt, a neutral aerial, and an up smash. It can also [[chain grab]] fast-fallers.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowname=Down the Drain ({{ja|ダウン・ザ・ドレイン|Daun za Dorein}})
|dthrowdmg=7%
|dthrowdmg=7%
|dthrowdesc=Throws the opponent into the ground, causing them to bounce at a horizontal angle. Allows for combos or tech chase follow ups.
|dthrowdesc=Throws the opponent into the ground, causing them to bounce at a horizontal angle. Allows for combos or tech chase follow ups.
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|dsdmg=8% (ground hit 1), 9% (air hit 1), 12% (hit 2)
|dsdmg=8% (ground hit 1), 9% (air hit 1), 12% (hit 2)
|dsdesc=A spinning attack that can be moved left and right. By rapidly tapping the [[B button]], it can be used to gain a little vertical distance.
|dsdesc=A spinning attack that can be moved left and right. By rapidly tapping the [[B button]], it can be used to gain a little vertical distance.
|tauntname=
|tauntname=Taunt ({{ja|挑発|Chōhatsu}})
|tauntdmg=1%
|tauntdmg=1%
|tauntdesc=A bashful kick to the ground. The only damaging taunt in the game. [[Meteor smash]]es with set knockback, sending opponents upwards on the ground, and downwards if they are hanging on the ledge. It has very limited practical applications, being very slow and weak, as well as possible to [[meteor cancel]] due to its angle.
|tauntdesc=A bashful kick to the ground. The only damaging taunt in the game. [[Meteor smash]]es with set knockback, sending opponents upwards on the ground, and downwards if they are hanging on the ledge. It has very limited practical applications, being very slow and weak, as well as possible to [[meteor cancel]] due to its angle.
}}
===Stats===
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{{Attributes
|cast = 26
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|desc-1=Planks twice. The spring sound from Super Mario World can be heard after each plank.
|desc-1=Planks twice. The spring sound from Super Mario World can be heard after each plank.
|desc-2=Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers, saying "Let's-a go"!
|desc-2=Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers, saying "Let's-a go"!
|desc-3=Childishly swings his arms at the air and gasps twice with exhaustion. This is his animation when he is chosen in ''Super Smash Bros. 64''
|desc-3=Childishly swings his arms at the air and gasps twice with exhaustion. This is his animation when he is chosen in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|char=Luigi}}
|char=Luigi}}


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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[2019 MPGR]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].''
:''See also: [[:Category:Luigi players (SSBM)]]''


:''See also: [[:Category:Luigi professionals (SSBM)]]''
*{{Sm|Abate|USA}} - The best Luigi player of all time but is currently inactive. He previously ranked as high as 43rd on the [[SSBMRank 2015]]. He became the first Luigi player to place top 8 at a supermajor with his 7th at {{Trn|The Big House 5}}, taking sets over players such as {{Sm|Axe}} and {{Sm|S2J}}. He continued to show proficiency with Luigi after this tournament with placements such as 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} and 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}}.
 
*{{Sm|Blea Gelo|USA}} -  Previously one of the best Luigi players in the world before his inactivity. Alongside Abate, he marked some of the best major placements with Luigi in the 2010s with his 9th at {{Trn|CEO 2014}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}. He was previously ranked 90th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Abate|USA}} - The best Luigi player of all time but is currently inactive. Ranked 63rd on the [[2018 MPGR]]. Placed 7th at {{Trn|The Big House 5}} and 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 4}}, taking sets over players such as {{Sm|Axe}} and {{Sm|S2J}}.
*{{Sm|Eddy Mexico|Mexico}} - Currently considered the best active Luigi player in the world. He has become one of the best Luigi players of all time, being one of the first two Luigi players to be ranked globally at 42nd on on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. He has made regional placements such as 7th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 6}} and supermajor placements with 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}}. In the post-Slippi era, he notably took a set over {{Sm|Mang0}} at {{Trn|Smash Factor X}} and is ranked 54th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Blea Gelo|USA}} -  One of the best Luigi players in the world. Placed 9th at {{Trn|CEO 2014}} and 33rd at {{Trn|EVO 2017}} with wins over {{Sm|MikeHaze}}, {{Sm|Ice}}, and {{Sm|Prince Abu}}. Was ranked 90th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Jah Ridin'|Switzerland}} - The best Luigi in Europe. At some of the largest European tournaments, he placed 7th at {{Trn|HFLAN Melee Edition 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|Fête}} and internationally has placed 17th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}} and 25th at {{Trn|Shine 2023}}. He became the first Swiss player to be ranked top 100, being 94th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Eddy Mexico|Mexico}} - Currently considered the best active Luigi player in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 6}}, 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} with wins over {{Sm|SFAT}}, {{Sm|ARMY}}, and {{Sm|Ken}}. Ranked 76th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Ka-master|USA}} - Previously considered the best Luigi player in the world alongside Abate, being ranked 58th on the [[2018 MPGR]]. He placed 7th at {{Trn|Don't Park on the Grass 2018}} where he beat {{Sm|Fiction}} and {{Sm|Rocky}} in his bracket and placed solidly at supermajors such as 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}}.
*{{Sm|Jah Ridin'|Switzerland}} - The best Luigi in Europe. Placed 7th at {{Trn|HFLAN Melee Edition 2019}} and 9th at {{Trn|Fête}}. Has wins over {{Sm|bobby big ballz}}, {{Sm|Frenzy}}, and {{Sm|Pricent}}. Ranked 25th on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kurv|USA}} - The former best Luigi player in SoCal before he mainly switched to Fox. Placed 33rd at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} and {{Trn|Mainstage}} and has used Luigi to beat top players such as {{Sm|ARMY}} and {{Sm|Fiction}}. He is currently ranked 69th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Ka-master|USA}} (#74) - Previously considered the best Luigi player in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Don't Park on the Grass 2018}} and 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2017}} with wins over {{Sm|Fiction}}, {{Sm|Westballz}}, and {{Sm|Rocky}}. Ranked 58th on the [[2018 MPGR]].
*{{Sm|Vist|USA}} - Previously the best Luigi in MD/VA and one of the best in the world. Notably defeated Mang0 at {{Trn|Pound 3}} and placed 5th at {{Trn|Pound V.5}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}}. He became one of the first two Luigi players to be ranked globally with 98th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Kurv|USA}} (#75) - The former best Luigi player in SoCal before he switched to Fox. Placed 33rd at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} and {{Trn|Mainstage}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Westballz}}, {{Sm|Fiction}}, {{Sm|Prince Abu}}, and {{Sm|Darktooth}}.
*{{Sm|Vudujin|USA}} - He discovered and popularized the [[Vududash]]. Some of his best results include 7th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt 7}}, 9th at {{Trn|Zenith 2013}}, and 25th at {{Trn|The Big House 2}}. He was formerly ranked as high as 2nd on the [[Pittsburgh Melee Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|ROFL|USA}} - Placed 33rd at {{Trn|Apex 2014}} and 49th at {{Trn|GENESIS 3}}. Has wins over {{Sm|S2J}}, {{Sm|HugS}}, and {{Sm|MacD}}. Ranked as high as 9th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Vist|USA}} - The best Luigi in MD/VA. Notably defeated [[Mango]] at [[Pound 3]] and also has wins over [[dizzkidboogie]], [[Swiftbass]], [[Husband]], and [[Cool Lime]]. He was ranked 98th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Vudujin|USA}} - He discovered and popularized the [[Vududash]]. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt 7}} and 25th at {{Trn|The Big House 2}}. Ranked 5th on the [[Pittsburgh Melee Power Rankings]].


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Luigi was once ranked quite high on the [[tier list]], hovering around positions 6 to 9 for about the first year of ''Melee''{{'}}s metagame. He then saw a large drop to 12th, which can be attributed to his low [[traction]] leading to slippery movement, predictable [[recovery]], and short [[reach]], which many players of top tier characters began adapting to and countering in their own metagames, resulting in worse matchups for Luigi; he was also seen as outclassed by both {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSBM|Mario}}, who either had more power or a less risky [[combo]] game, respectively. He then fell to the top of low tier for many years to come. However, with excellent performances by dedicated professionals such as {{Sm|Eddy Mexico}} and {{Sm|Abate}} showing Luigi's extremely quick mobility and approach with the [[wavedash]] and waveland, as well as his great aerial game and KO power despite his poor reach, opinions of Luigi began to change. In recent tournaments such as [[EVO 2013]] and [[The Big House 5]], Luigi players have placed relatively high with lacking similar performances by Mario, resulting in Luigi pulling ahead back into the middle tier, three spots above Mario at 12th place. Today, Luigi is still a solid middle tier character who has a relatively small, but strong, player base, and he makes decent impressions in large tournaments.
Luigi was once ranked quite high on the [[tier list]], hovering around positions 6 to 9 for about the first year of ''Melee''{{'}}s metagame. He then saw a large drop to 12th, which can be attributed to his low [[traction]] leading to slippery movement, predictable [[recovery]], and short [[reach]], which many players of top tier characters began adapting to and countering in their own metagames, resulting in worse matchups for Luigi; he was also seen as outclassed by both {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSBM|Mario}}, who either had more power or a less risky [[combo]] game, respectively. He then fell to the top of low tier for many years to come. However, with excellent performances by dedicated professionals such as {{Sm|Eddy Mexico}} and {{Sm|Abate}} showing Luigi's extremely quick mobility and approach with the [[wavedash]] and waveland, as well as his great aerial game and KO power despite his poor reach, opinions of Luigi began to change. In recent tournaments such as [[EVO 2013]] and [[The Big House 5]], Luigi players have placed relatively high with lacking similar performances by Mario, resulting in Luigi pulling ahead back into the middle tier, three spots above Mario at 12th place. Today, Luigi is still a solid mid tier character who has a relatively small, but strong, player base, and he makes decent impressions in large tournaments.


==In [[Solo#1-P_Mode|1-P Mode]]==
==In 1-P Mode==
==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}===
==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}===
In Classic Mode, Luigi can appear as an ordinary opponent, an ally in team and giant battles, alongside {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, or {{SSBM|Yoshi}} in a team, a giant opponent, the sole member of a multi-character battle, or a metal character. In all appearances, he either appears on {{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}} or [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] with the exception of the metal battle and when on a team with Yoshi, where he will fight the player on {{SSBM|Battlefield}} or [[Yoshi's Story]], respectively.
In Classic Mode, Luigi can appear as an ordinary opponent, an ally in team and giant battles, alongside {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, or {{SSBM|Yoshi}} in a team, a giant opponent, the sole member of a multi-character battle, or a metal character. In all appearances, he either appears on {{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}} or [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] with the exception of the metal battle and when on a team with Yoshi, where he will fight the player on {{SSBM|Battlefield}} or [[Yoshi's Story]], respectively.
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*'''[[Event 38: Super Mario Bros. 2]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Mario, Luigi, and Peach in a two-stock match on [[Mushroom Kingdom II]]. Both the characters and the stage are a direct throwback to the original ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', an NES sequel to ''Super Mario Bros''.
*'''[[Event 38: Super Mario Bros. 2]]''': The player chooses any character and must defeat Mario, Luigi, and Peach in a two-stock match on [[Mushroom Kingdom II]]. Both the characters and the stage are a direct throwback to the original ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', an NES sequel to ''Super Mario Bros''.
*'''[[Event 40: All-Star Match 4]]''': Luigi is the second opponent to be fought in this series of staged battles. The player battles him on Mushroom Kingdom II, which will transition to the next stage if Luigi gets defeated. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him along with {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}, and {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}.
*'''[[Event 40: All-Star Match 4]]''': Luigi is the second opponent to be fought in this series of staged battles. The player battles him on Mushroom Kingdom II, which will transition to the next stage if Luigi gets defeated. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him along with {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}, and {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}.
*'''[[Event 42: Trouble King 2]]''': The player controls Luigi and must defeat a giant {{SSBM|Bowser}} on the stage [[Poké Floats]], with both players having two stock each.
*'''[[Event 42: Trouble King 2]]''': The player controls Luigi and must defeat a giant {{SSBM|Bowser}} on the stage [[Poké Floats]], with both players having two stocks each.


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Ending Images]]===
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Ending Images]]===
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In addition to the normal trophy about Luigi as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Luigi on any difficulty:
In addition to the normal trophy about Luigi as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Luigi on any difficulty:


:'''Luigi'''
{{Trophy/Fighter
:''Although Mario's younger brother has always played second fiddle, Luigi finally garnered the spotlight with his very own game, Luigi's Mansion. Things are looking up for the eternal understudy; he's even picked up his own rival in Waluigi. The day he's referred to as the "lean, mean, green machine" may not be too far off.''
|name=Luigi
:*Mario Bros. Arcade 1983
|image=Luigi Trophy Melee.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=Although Mario's younger brother has always played second fiddle, Luigi finally garnered the spotlight with his very own game, Luigi's Mansion. Things are looking up for the eternal understudy; he's even picked up his own rival in Waluigi. The day he's referred to as the "lean, mean, green machine" may not be too far off.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Mario Bros.|release1=Arcade 1983}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


:'''Luigi''' [<span style="color:#FF0000">Smash</span>]
{{Trophy/Fighter
:''Luigi has worse traction than his brother, but he's a more powerful jumper. His Fireballs aren't affected by gravity, so they fly straight horizontally. The Green Missile is similar to Pikachu's Skull Bash, but there's a 12.5% chance of a spontaneous misfire. Luigi's taunting pose inflicts minor damage.''
|name=Luigi
:*B: Fireball
|image=Luigi Trophy (Smash).png
:*Smash B: Green Missile
|mode=Adventure
|desc=Luigi has worse traction than his brother, but he's a more powerful jumper. His Fireballs aren't affected by gravity, so they fly straight horizontally. The Green Missile is similar to Pikachu's Skull Bash, but there's a 12.5% chance of a spontaneous misfire. Luigi's taunting pose inflicts minor damage.
|gamelist=:B: Fireball
:Smash B: Green Missile
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


:'''Luigi''' [<span style="color:#0000FF">Smash</span>]
{{Trophy/Fighter
:''Smack someone with Luigi's Super Jump Punch, and if the timing is just right, it will become a Fire Jump Punch of incredible strength. However, Luigi can only jump straight up when delivering this blow, and if his aim is a bit off, he'll only do a single point of damage. The Luigi Cyclone sucks foes in and twirls them about.''
|name=Luigi
:*Up & B: Super Jump Punch
|image=Luigi Trophy (Smash 2).png
:*Down & B: Luigi Cyclone
|mode=All Star
 
|desc=Smack someone with Luigi's Super Jump Punch, and if the timing is just right, it will become a Fire Jump Punch of incredible strength. However, Luigi can only jump straight up when delivering this blow, and if his aim is a bit off, he'll only do a single point of damage. The Luigi Cyclone sucks foes in and twirls them about.
<center>
|gamelist=:Up & B: Super Jump Punch
<gallery>
:Down & B: Luigi Cyclone
Luigi Trophy Melee.png|Classic
|game=Melee
Luigi Trophy (Smash).png|[<span style="color:#FF0000">Smash</span>]
}}
Luigi Trophy (Smash 2).png|[<span style="color:#0000FF">Smash</span>]
{{clrl}}
</gallery>
</center>


==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Luigi|Alternate costumes]]==
==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Luigi|Alternate costumes]]==
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|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Pink}}
|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=25px|cl=Pink}}
|}
|}
==Gallery==
<center>
<gallery>
SSBMWebsiteLuigi1.jpg|"[[Footstool jump]]ing" {{SSBM|Mario}} during {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}}.
FJPMelee.jpg|Using his {{b|sweet spot|hitbox}}ted [[Super Jump Punch]] on {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Samus}} on [[Great Bay]].
Fireball Melee.jpg|Using [[Fireball]] alongside Mario on [[Princess Peach's Castle]].
SSBMWebsiteLuigi4.jpg|Using his [[forward smash]] on {{SSBM|Link}}.
Luigi greenmissle.jpg|[[Misfire|Misfiring]] on [[Pokémon Stadium]].
SSBMWebsiteLuigi6.jpg|Using his [[taunt]] on {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} on [[Mute City]].
</gallery>
</center>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Luigi is the only character in ''Melee'' to get only 33 frames of invincibility when grabbing a ledge. All other characters get 37 frames of invincibility when grabbing a ledge.
*A beta platform that doesn't exist in the actual [[Hyrule Temple]] stage can be seen in the short clip that plays when the player completes a single player mode with Luigi.
*A beta platform that doesn't exist in the actual [[Hyrule Temple]] stage can be seen in the short clip that plays when the player completes a single player mode with Luigi.
*Beating Luigi in the Adventure Mode only gives the player 20 bonus points, the smallest [[bonus point]] increase in the game. Luigi is also the only unlockable character who can appear in Adventure Mode prior to unlocking him.
*Beating Luigi in the Adventure Mode only gives the player 20 bonus points, the smallest [[bonus point]] increase in the game. Luigi is also the only unlockable character who can appear in Adventure Mode prior to unlocking him.
**Luigi is the only unlockable character to have his own cinematic, which plays when the player meets the criterion in Adventure Mode.
**Luigi is the only unlockable character to have his own cinematic, which plays when the player meets the criterion in Adventure Mode.
*Luigi is the only ''SSB64'' veteran and is overall one of the only ''Melee'' characters ({{SSBM|Roy}}, {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}, and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}) to not appear in the ''Melee'' intro.
*Luigi is the only ''SSB64'' veteran and is overall one of the only ''Melee'' characters ({{SSBM|Roy}}, {{SSBM|Marth}}, {{SSBM|Falco}}, {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}, and {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}) to not appear in the ''Melee'' intro.
*In the first two ''Smash Bros.'' games, Luigi's voice clips are simply higher-pitched versions of Mario's (most of which are taken from ''Super Mario 64''). This is despite the fact that Luigi had his own distinct voice in ''Mario Kart 64'' (albeit by [[Charles Martinet|the same actor]]), which came out over two years before ''Smash 64''. This is also the last time to do so to date.
*The only unique sound Luigi has in ''Melee'' is the Spring sound effect from ''Super Mario World'', used in one of his victory poses ([[Green Missile]] simply reused [[Skull Bash]]'s sound effect, and all other clips belonged to Mario).
**There appears to be some errors with Luigi's voice clips when it comes to the pitch modulation. As some voice clips retain their original un-altered pitch, and in one case, namely his [[Luigi Cyclone]] voice clip, it is pitched slightly lower.
**The only unique sound Luigi had prior to ''Brawl'' was the Spring sound effect from ''Super Mario World'', used in one of his victory poses ([[Green Missile]] simply reused [[Skull Bash]]'s sound effect, and all other clips belonged to Mario).
*Luigi is the only character in ''Melee'' that has a [[taunt]] that can damage a player.
*Luigi is the only character in ''Melee'' that has a [[taunt]] that can damage a player.
** Because of this, he is the only character where the Poser Power and Poser KO bonuses can be utilized.
**Because of this, he is the only character where the Poser Power and Poser KO bonuses can be utilized.
*{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and Luigi are the only veterans to be unlockable in ''Melee''.
*{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} and Luigi are the only veterans to be unlockable in ''Melee''.
*Luigi is the only playable character in ''Melee'' to already make his playable debut on the GameCube before this game, as ''Luigi's Mansion'' was released before ''Melee''.
*Luigi is the only playable character in ''Melee'' to already make his playable debut on the GameCube before this game, as ''Luigi's Mansion'' was released before ''Melee''.


==External links==
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1127/index.html Luigi's page at Smabura-Ken]
*[[smashwiki:26TP/Luigi|Translation]]
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