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Initial opinions of Ness were fairly positive, as the numerous buffs he received during the transition from ''Smash 4'' and the addition of several new mechanics in ''Ultimate'' improved his neutral, advantage, recovery, and movement options. As such, early results for Ness were strong thanks to performances from {{Sm|Gackt}} and {{Sm|Scend}}, as well as regional players such as {{Sm|ATATA}}, {{Sm|Awestin}}, and {{Sm|FOW}}. This led several players to consider Ness as a solid high-tier character. | Initial opinions of Ness were fairly positive, as the numerous buffs he received during the transition from ''Smash 4'' and the addition of several new mechanics in ''Ultimate'' improved his neutral, advantage, recovery, and movement options. As such, early results for Ness were strong thanks to performances from {{Sm|Gackt}} and {{Sm|Scend}}, as well as regional players such as {{Sm|ATATA}}, {{Sm|Awestin}}, and {{Sm|FOW}}. This led several players to consider Ness as a solid high-tier character. | ||
Over time, Ness' representation in the metagame has remained in the top 20 of all characters, thanks partly to the rise of new players such as {{Sm|Syrup}}, and he continues to enjoy relatively strong tournament results on account of his strong aerial mobility, damage output, and kill power. However, Ness is not without weaknesses in a tournament setting. As in previous Smash titles, his limited attack range hinders his neutral against certain characters, particularly swordfighters such as {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Shulk}}. He also struggles to recover without the use of his double jump, and his floatiness leaves him susceptible to juggling | Over time, Ness' representation in the metagame has remained in the top 20 of all characters, thanks partly to the rise of new players such as {{Sm|Syrup}}, and he continues to enjoy relatively strong tournament results on account of his strong aerial mobility, damage output, and kill power. However, Ness is not without weaknesses in a tournament setting. As in previous Smash titles, his limited attack range hinders his neutral against certain characters, particularly swordfighters such as {{SSBU|Lucina}} and {{SSBU|Shulk}}. He also struggles to recover without the use of his double jump, and his floatiness leaves him susceptible to juggling. As such, even Ness'strongest players sometimes see inconsistent results -- Gackt followed a top 3 finish at {{Trn|Kagaribi 7}} with 49th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} a month later -- or have picked up secondaries to alleviate Ness's weaknesses. For example, Syrup eventually picked up {{SSBU|Steve}} as a co-main. | ||
Overall, opinions on Ness' competitive positioning are positive to mixed: While much of the community still considers Ness as a solid high-tier, especially in the United States, some players and observers, notably in Japan, hold a lower opinion of the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.start.gg/ultranks-first-official-ssbu-tier-list-4a35bf3dcfc3|title=First Official SSBU Tier List}}, data located in the "Regional Differences" section</ref> These varying opinions are currently reflected in Ness' position on LumiRank's "official" tier list, where he is ranked 40th as the second-highest "upper mid-tier" character. Notably, this tier list has been criticized for its highly subjective methodology, and Ness enjoys stronger tournament results than several characters placed above him. | Overall, opinions on Ness' competitive positioning are positive to mixed: While much of the community still considers Ness as a solid high-tier, especially in the United States, some players and observers, notably in Japan, hold a lower opinion of the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.start.gg/ultranks-first-official-ssbu-tier-list-4a35bf3dcfc3|title=First Official SSBU Tier List}}, data located in the "Regional Differences" section</ref> These varying opinions are currently reflected in Ness' position on LumiRank's "official" tier list, where he is ranked 40th as the second-highest "upper mid-tier" character. Notably, this tier list has been criticized for its highly subjective methodology, and Ness enjoys stronger tournament results than several characters placed above him. | ||