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The '''Mii Swordfighter''' ({{ja|Mii剣術タイプ|Mii Kenjutsu Taipu}}, ''Mii Fencing Type'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They were confirmed as a playable character on June 12th, 2018, along with the other {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}} types, [[Mii Brawler (SSBU)|Brawler]] and [[Mii Gunner (SSBU)|Gunner]]. Mii Swordfighter is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #52]].

As with the other Mii Fighters, they have 12 voice options, provided by Yūji Kishi, Takashi Ōhara, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Michihiko Hagi, Hideo Ishikawa, Kiyoyuki Yanada, Umeka Shōji, Ayumi Fujimura, Makiko Ōmoto, Minami Takayama, and Kimiko Saitō.

==Attributes==

One of the greatest strengths of the Mii Swordfighter is their extremely versatile and flexible set of specials, some of which are among the strongest moves in the game. Gale Strike and Chakram are fantastic projectiles which excel at distancing opponents, racking up damage, and edgeguarding. Gale Strike is among the Mii Swordfighter's best moves; while slow for a projectile, it does good damage, is an excellent tool to setup kill confirms due to its large hitbox and fixed knockback, and is very potent at ledgetrapping. Landing a Gale Strike allows the Mii Swordfighter to confirm into a multitude of moves such as back aerial, forward aerial, up aerial, Hero's Spin, and Chakram. Hero's Spin in particular is an extremely potent kill option, being able to take stocks as low as around 40% when confirming out of a Gale Strike at the ledge. Chakram is another potent projectile that is good for both initiating and deterring approaches. The smash input version is good for edgeguarding opponents with especially poor recoveries (i.e. Belmonts and Cloud) and the tilt input version allows the Mii Swordfighter to pressure the ledge and confirm into many different moves, providing them with two tools that establish a good defense-oriented playstyle. Along with being one of the few swordfighters that have access to projectiles, the Mii Swordfighter is also the only one that possesses a reflector in the form of Reversal Slash, which allows them to counter campy, projectile-heavy opponents as well. Additionally, Blade Counter, like other counters, can effectively edgeguard those who possess poor recoveries, though it isn't as effective for KO'ing near the side blast lines due to its' extensive vertical knockback. However, this does provide it with consistent KO potential.

Alongside their potent aerials and tilts are a set of powerful smash attacks and specials. While forward and up smash are both relatively laggy, they both boast a considerable amount of KO power and the same can be said for Blurring Blade and Power Thrust, the former which can KO at extremely low percents when fully charged at the edge of Final Destination.

Additionally, the Mii Swordfighter arguably has the best recovery options out of the three Mii Fighters. As in ''[[SSB4]]'', Airborne Assault and Gale Stab both boast an incredible amount of horizontal distance while Stone Scabbard provides a high vertical distance. Skyward Slash Dash is a move similar to that of [[Fire Fox]] (with a difference being that it is disjointed), allowing the Mii Swordfighter to have both increased distance and a trajectory that can mix up edgeguarding opponents.

Furthermore, while many of the Mii Swordfighter's normals are good, their smash attacks are all very laggy and have generally poor reach, especially their up smash, which does not have a vacuum effect like that of Link, Samus, or the Mii Gunner while their good normals begin to lose their utility at higher percentages. Down tilt loses its' combo ability at mid percentages and up tilt is a fairly sluggish move against faster opponents. Additionally, their grab game is subpar, though not to the same extent as {{SSBU|Cloud}}. Aside from down throw,  the Mii Swordfighter's throws offer mediocre utility, especially their up throw, which deals extremely low knockback and damage and has no true follow ups. Their throws also have mediocre KO power, with their strongest throw being back throw (which doesn't KO at around 180% at the edge of Final Destination). While Gale Strike and Chakram are still very good projectiles, their start and end lag are both substantial in comparison to other projectiles, making them unsafe to use up close, further exacerbating their struggle against faster characters and giving them a rather poor neutral. Lastly, while their recovery can be very flexible, some of them either offer poor distance or are quite linear, such as Stone Scabbard which provides no horizontal distance and poses a great risk of self destructing, and Hero's Spin, which while is a good out of shield option and has a very powerful final hit, exchanges said strengths for very poor distance.

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Mii Swordfighter}}

On the other hand, Mii Swordfighter has received some buffs. In patch 3.0.0 and patch 4.0.0 respectively, their edge attack was given more range, and Blurring Blade was made to connect more reliably. In patch 7.0.0 increased Mii Swordfighter's shield size; They were the only Mii Fighter that received this change.

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|1.1.0}}'''

'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} {{SSBU|11.0.0}}'''

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==Moveset==

|game=SSB4

|neutralcount=3

|neutral1dmg=3%

|neutral2dmg=3%

|neutral3dmg=5%

|neutraldesc=Performs an inward slash, followed by an outward slash, and concluded with an upwards-arching slash. The first two hits can lock, and the third hit has surprisingly good knockback growth for a neutral attack, allowing it to KO at the edge at very high percents. Curiously, the third swing deals a "punching" sound effect when it connects, instead of a slashing one.

|ftiltdmg=12%

|ftiltdesc=A horizontal swipe. Has decent range and can function as a KO option near the sides of the stage at very high percents.

|utiltdmg=7%

|utiltdesc=Slashes in an arc above their heads. This covers the Swordfighter's entire body. At low percents, it can combo into itself, much like the up tilts of [[Young Link (SSBU)|the]] [[Toon Link (SSBU)|three]] [[Link (SSBU)|Links]]. At higher percents, it can combo into back or up aerials.

|dtiltdmg=8%

|dtiltdesc=A low sword thrust along the ground, similar to {{SSBU|Marth}}'s down tilt. Has low ending lag, and launches opponents slightly upward. Great for starting combos, especially with forward aerial, though it has a very low hitbox duration.

|dashdmg=10%

|dashdesc=Performs an outward swipe while sliding forward. Does good knockback, but has noticeable ending lag.

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (hilt), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|15}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (tip)

|fsmashdesc=Steps forward and, with both arms, performs a two-handed downward slash. Deals good knockback and has surprisingly high range, but suffers from high lag on both ends.

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}} (hit 3)

|usmashdesc=Jumps and performs two corkscrewing slashes over their head before touching the ground. There is a hitbox in front of the Swordfighter just before the first slash comes out, which will hit opponents in front of the Swordfighter a total of three times. Anyone touching the back of the Swordfighter will only be hit twice.

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|15}} (back)

|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}}

|nairdesc=Slashes in a circle while doing a corkscrew in the air. A good spacing and approach move that can be used to initiate combos when used close to the ground. However, as the move starts slowly and has a hitbox that starts from above and behind the Swordfighter, it is usually ineffective and risky for escaping juggles.

|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 3)

|fairdesc=Stabs forward three times, each stab at a slightly higher angle than the last. It is a reliable followup from down tilt at low percents, and useful for damage-racking. The first two hits trap opponents into the final hit, which deals good knockback. The first two slashes use the [[autolink angle]], which can be used to start ground combos.

|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}}

|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|16}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (late)

|uairdesc=Points the sword above their head and spins. Very powerful when hitting clean, and the late hit can be used to initiate ground combos.

|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 6)

|dairdesc=Spins while holding their sword beneath themselves, hitting multiple times like a drill. Upon landing, the landing impact will create a shockwave that launches opponents away. When used in the air, the final hit deals somewhat low set knockback. Each hit can be used to drag a recovering opponent offstage, since each hit is a rather weak meteor smash.

|grabdesc=Reaches in front on them with their free hand.

|pummeldmg=1.3%

|pummeldesc=A knee strike.

|fthrowdmg=3% (kick), 3% (throw)

|fthrowdesc=Front kicks the opponent away.

|bthrowdmg=3% (kick), 3% (throw)

|bthrowdesc=Knocks the opponent away with a roundhouse kick.

|uthrowdmg=2% (slash), 3% (throw)

|uthrowdesc=Tosses the enemy up and then performs a midair spinning slash to knock them away. Possibly Mii Swordfighter’s worst throw due to dealing low damage and knockback as well as having too much end lag to make it a versatile combo starter.

|dthrowdmg=2% (slam), 2% (throw)

|dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent on the ground. One of Mii Swordfighter's best throws since it can combo into neutral aerial, forward aerial and up aerial at low to mid percents. Notably, it can confirm into an up aerial at high percents, making it a strong KO confirm.

|nsdefname=Gale Strike

|nsdefdmg=13% (clean), 11% (mid), 10% (late)

|nsc1name=[[Shuriken of Light]]

|nsc1dmg=2% (close), 3.5% (mid), 5% (mid-far), 6.5% (far)

|nsc2desc=The Swordfighter charges their sword, with the blade aflame, before stabbing with the sword forward multiple times and finishing with an upwards slash. The move can be reversed just before the attack is initiated. It deals very high knockback, allowing it to be a potent finisher or read. It also deals heavy damage to shields, especially when charged.

|ssdefname=Airborne Assault

|ssdefdesc=Gets into a charge-like stance, then launches at the enemy, somersaulting with the blade. Travels a set distance in a light arc, allowing then to hit downed and low crouching opponents. If used on any kind of platform, the Swordfighter will stop at the edge. The Swordfighter will perform a high-arc frontflip upon clean contact, or a high backflip if hitting a shield, making approaching safe against direct retaliation like grabs; however, the Swordfighter cannot alter their momentum after hitting something, which can be punishable. If used in midair, there is a period after the move concludes where the Swordfighter will be able to perform an additional action. However, if nothing is done during this period, the Swordfighter will enter the helpless state. It is an overall excellent recovery move due to its strengths, and also deals solid damage and knockback, allowing it to act as a KO move.

|ssc1name=[[Gale Stab]]

|ssc1dmg=8% (uncharged), 18.5% (fully charged)

|ssc2name=[[Chakram]]

|ssc2dmg=1.1% (per hit, slow chakram), 8% (fast chakram)

|ssc2desc=Throws a chakram as a projectile that can be angled and sent upwards, downwards, or straight forward. If inputted like a smash attack, it will fly faster with significantly increased range, speed and damage. Otherwise, it will fly in front of the Mii Swordfighter and slowly return towards the position from which it was thrown (much like a boomerang), hitting multiple times. The chakram can be lodged into the floor and walls, but cannot be picked up. This move is good for walling out approaches and initiating combos, and also for ledge trapping and edgeguarding. However, unlike other boomerangs in the game, it cannot travel through platforms and doesn't bounce, instead lodging itself in the ground and losing all momentum.

|usdefname=Stone Scabbard

|usdefdesc=Slashes upwards while jumping and then stabs downwards while falling. As a recovery, the Swordfighter gains a good distance both vertically and horizontally and can alter their momentum until they begin falling, after which they will plummet down and end up self-destructing if they do not grab a ledge. The first hit starts when the Swordfighter begins ascending, and the second hit is a meteor smash when they begin descending, though its low set knockback is intended to help drag opponents to the ground into the final hit. The landing hit deals high knockback and can KO at 110% near the sides of the stage, making it effective out of shield. When landing, the Mii's sword will go through thin platforms, which damages opponents underneath but deals no knockback. While it may seem effective for [[sacrificial KO]]s, Stone Scabbard is usually highly ineffective for this purpose due to the descending hit's low knockback and the speed the Swordfighter falls, which usually causes the Swordfighter to get KO'd before their opponent. However, it can work when used on characters with poor recoveries, or on ledgehanging opponents.

|usc1name=[[Skyward Slash Dash]]

|usc2name=[[Hero's Spin]]

|usc2dmg=14%/13%/10%/7%/5% (ground, uncharged front), 12%/11%/8%/7%/5% (ground, uncharged back), 19.6%/18.2%/14%/12.5%/9.8% (ground, fully charged front), 16.8%/15.4%/12.6%/11.2%/9.8% (ground, fully charged back), 3% (air hit 1), 2% (air hits 2 - 4), 5% (air hit 5)

|dsdefname=Blade Counter

|dsdefdmg=1.5× (minimum 8%)

|dsc2name=[[Power Thrust]]

|dsc2dmg=15% (ground, clean sweetspot), 13% (ground, late sweetspot), 12% (ground, clean sourspot), 10% (ground, late sourspot), 13% (aerial, clean sweetspot), 11% (aerial, late sweetspot), 10% (aerial, clean sourspot), 8% (aerial, late sourspot), 7% (landing hit)

|fsname=Final Edge

|fsdesc=The Swordfighter gets into a combat stance, and then proceeds to perform a series of rapid slashes, releasing multicolored shockwaves. The shockwaves deal more damage as they reach their maximum distance. The range of the Final Smash covers all of Final Destination if used at the edge. Overall, this Final Smash acts like [[Mario Finale]], as it attempts to overwhelm opponents with its sheer number of projectiles and drag them offstage, potentially gimping them or KOing them by dragging them to the side blast lines.

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===[[On-screen appearance]]===

===[[Taunt]]s===

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SSBUMiiSwordfighterTaunt1.gif|Mii Swordfighter's up taunt.

SSBUMiiSwordfighterIdle2.gif|Mii Swordfighter's second idle pose.

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===[[Victory pose]]s===

[[File:MiiFighterVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A portion of [[Lifelight]], the main theme of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.]]

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==Role in [[World of Light]]==

|{{SpiritType|Shield}} <center>{{color|#18aef5|Shield}}</center>

|3,300

|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U}}''

|}

==[[Spirit]]==

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===As the main opponent===

{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"

! colspan=4|Spirit

! colspan=7|Battle parameters

|-

! style="width:5%;"|No.

! Conditions

! Music

|-

|26

|•The enemy favors down specials in the air<br>•The enemy has increased jump power

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Ground Theme - New Super Mario Bros. U}}

|-

|548

|•The enemy favors side specials<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Super Launch Star]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Team Flare)}}

|-

|664

|•The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch<br>•The enemy's smash attacks have increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Against the Dark Knight}}

|-

|723

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's special moves have increased power<br>•Timed battle (0:55)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kid Icarus|Wrath of the Reset Bomb}}

|-

|739

|•Left and right controls will suddenly reverse<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•Magic attacks aren't as effective against the enemy

|{{SSBUMusicLink|WarioWare|Ashley's Song}}

|-

|956

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash<br>•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|You Will Know Our Names}}

|-

|1,079

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Meloetta]])<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Final Results - Wii Party U}}

|-

|1,128

|•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy has increased move speed

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley}}

|-

|1,153

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•You constantly take minor damage<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a Lip's Stick

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Lip's Theme - Panel de Pon}}

|-

|1,168

|•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Battle Scene / Final Boss - Golden Sun}}

|-

|1,219

|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Escape from the City}}

|-

|1,237

|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Swan Lesson}}

|-

|1,340

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•You constantly take minor damage<br>•The enemy favors air attacks

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Banjo-Kazooie|Mumbo's Mountain}}

|-

|1,364

|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy has increased attack power when the enemy's at high damage

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Gaia - SAMURAI SHODOWN}}

|-

|rowspan="2"|1,401

|rowspan="2"|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy has super armor but moves slower

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Jungle Level Jazz Style (for 3DS / Wii U)}}

|-

|style="background-color:#EEE;"|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}<ref group="SB" name="DLC"/>

|rowspan="2"|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy is healed after a little while

|rowspan="2"|{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Aerith's Theme}}

|-

|style="background-color:#EEE;"|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Chakram|3]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Reversal Slash|2]], Aerith's outfit, Normal Voice Type 6)<ref group="SB" name="DLC"/><br>•{{SSBU|Cloud}} {{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}

|•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy is healed when the enemy's at high damage<br>•The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form}}

|}

|{{SpiritTableName|Crispin|size=64}} {{Flag|North America}}<br>Geoff {{Flag|PAL}}

|''StreetPass Mii Plaza'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|1,500

|{{iw|zeldawiki|Sooga}}

|-

|•{{SSBU|Duck Hunt}} {{Head|Duck Hunt|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Power Thrust|3]], Ninja Headband, Black Ninja Suit)

|}

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SSBU Mii Fighter Number.png|Mii Swordfighter in Mii Fighters' fighter card.

SSBUWebsiteMiiFighter1.jpg|Mii Swordfighter [[taunting]] on [[Battlefield (SSBU)|Battlefield]].

SSBUWebsiteMiiFighter2.jpg|Mii Swordfighter striking {{SSBU|Villager}} with his dash attack on [[Hyrule Castle]].

SSBUWebsiteMiiFighter6.jpg|Mii Swordfighter [[shielding]] on {{SSB4|Mario Circuit}}.

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**They have the most Spirit Battles involving Legend spirits (that being 2 battles).

**They have the lowest jump height and no wall jump.

*Like in ''Smash 4'', all of the Mii Swordfighter's chargeable special moves share the same charging sound.

*The Mii Swordfighter is one of the three characters to share the same down [[taunt]] pose, the other two being {{SSBU|Link}} and {{SSBU|Lucario}}.

*Mii Swordfighter’s pose in the group artwork for ''Ultimate'' resembles the third hit of its [[forward aerial]].

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