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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
Being a widely requested character, there was a lot of hype when Ridley was first announced to be playable. However, initial opinions of Ridley's viability in the E3 demo build were very negative. Due to him having one of the largest hurtboxes in the game while not being a super heavyweight like similarly large characters, along with his attacks suffering from poor frame data, many people claimed that Ridley's disadvantage state was too risky for him to make a significant impact towards the meta. This perception remained in the early metagame, and Ridley was initially considered to be a low or even bottom tier character.
Despite the initial negative perception and below-average representation, dedicated mains have still seen sparks of success with the character. During the early metagame, {{Sm|Nair^}}  notably defeated {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} and was ultimately ranked top 10 in Mexico. Even after the pandemic, Nair^ continued to garner solid results, including a win over {{Sm|Sparg0}} at {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}}. Although Nair^ has since shifted towards {{SSBU|Hero}}, the post-pandemic meta also saw the rise of other Ridley players such as {{Sm|Mezcaul}} and {{Sm|momon|p=Japan}}, both of whom have taken notable names in their respective regions such as {{Sm|Glutonny}} and {{Sm|acola}}, respectively. Furthermore, players began taking more note on Ridley's strengths, specifically his excellent advantage state, which allows Ridley to utilize his range, speed, and power to provide him with a strong and versatile neutral game. These positives has since improved Ridley's perception in the current metagame, and many players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} consider Ridley to be a mid-tier, and he ranks 64th on the current tier list.
===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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*{{Sm|Nagare|Japan}} - One of the best Ridley players in Japan prior to his inactivity after 2022. He made notable placings at smaller regionals such as 3rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shulla-bra SP 9}} and larger tournaments such as 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}} and 25th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 2}} with overall wins over players like {{Sm|Shissho}}, {{Sm|Kie}}, and {{Sm|Komugiko}}.
*{{Sm|Nagare|Japan}} - One of the best Ridley players in Japan prior to his inactivity after 2022. He made notable placings at smaller regionals such as 3rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shulla-bra SP 9}} and larger tournaments such as 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}} and 25th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 2}} with overall wins over players like {{Sm|Shissho}}, {{Sm|Kie}}, and {{Sm|Komugiko}}.
*{{Sm|Nair^|Mexico}} - The best Ridley player in the world pre-pandemic and the second best overall. He gained notoriety when he took a set over {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} where he placed 2nd and continued to place well regionally with 5th at both {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}} and {{Trn|ChillHouse}}. In the current meta, he now co-mains the character with {{SSBU|Hero}}, though has still shown prowess with Ridley with placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Tijuana At War 2022}}, 25th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and a notable win over {{Sm|Sparg0}}. He also won one of the largest online tournaments with {{Trn|Maruchan Gaming Series}} with Ridley as his central character and was ranked 27th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
*{{Sm|Nair^|Mexico}} - The best Ridley player in the world pre-pandemic and the second best overall. He gained notoriety when he took a set over {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} where he placed 2nd and continued to place well regionally with 5th at both {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}} and {{Trn|ChillHouse}}. In the current meta, he now co-mains the character with {{SSBU|Hero}}, though has still shown prowess with Ridley with placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Tijuana At War 2022}}, 25th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and a notable win over {{Sm|Sparg0}}. He also won one of the largest online tournaments with {{Trn|Maruchan Gaming Series}} with Ridley as his central character and was ranked 27th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
===Tier placement and history===
Being a widely requested character, there was a lot of hype when Ridley was first announced to be playable. However, initial opinions of Ridley's viability in the E3 demo build were very negative. Due to him having one of the largest hurtboxes in the game while not being a super heavyweight like similarly large characters, along with his attacks suffering from poor frame data, many people claimed that Ridley's disadvantage state was too risky for him to make a significant impact towards the meta. This perception remained in the early metagame, and Ridley was initially considered to be a low or even bottom tier character.
Despite the initial negative perception and below-average representation, dedicated mains have still seen sparks of success with the character. During the early metagame, {{Sm|Nair^}}  notably defeated {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} and was ultimately ranked top 10 in Mexico. Even after the pandemic, Nair^ continued to garner solid results, including a win over {{Sm|Sparg0}} at {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}}. Although Nair^ has since shifted towards {{SSBU|Hero}}, the post-pandemic meta also saw the rise of other Ridley players such as {{Sm|Mezcaul}} and {{Sm|momon|p=Japan}}, both of whom have taken notable names in their respective regions such as {{Sm|Glutonny}} and {{Sm|acola}}, respectively. Furthermore, players began taking more note on Ridley's strengths, specifically his excellent advantage state, which allows Ridley to utilize his range, speed, and power to provide him with a strong and versatile neutral game. These positives has since improved Ridley's perception in the current metagame, and many players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} consider Ridley to be a mid-tier, and he ranks 64th on the current tier list.


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