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'''Roy''' ({{ja|ロイ|Roi}}, ''Roy'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Initially [[Leak#Roy and Ryu data|leaked]] via data mining of update 1.0.6,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/13/ryu-and-roy-for-smash-bros-leaked Ryu and Roy for Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS Leaked]</ref> Roy was formally revealed after {{SSB4|Lucas}} and released alongside him and {{SSB4|Ryu}} on June 14th, 2015,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/14/e3-2015-roy-officially-join-super-smash-bros-roster E3 2015: Ryu and Roy Officially Join Super Smash Bros. Roster]</ref> making him the third [[downloadable content|downloadable]] character released and the final downloadable [[veteran]]. {{s|wikipedia|Jun Fukuyama}} reprises his role as Roy's voice actor, and provides new voice clips that mimic the ones he recorded in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | '''Roy''' ({{ja|ロイ|Roi}}, ''Roy'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Initially [[Leak#Roy and Ryu data|leaked]] via data mining of update 1.0.6,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/13/ryu-and-roy-for-smash-bros-leaked Ryu and Roy for Smash Bros. Wii U, 3DS Leaked]</ref> Roy was formally revealed after {{SSB4|Lucas}} and released alongside him and {{SSB4|Ryu}} on June 14th, 2015,<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/14/e3-2015-roy-officially-join-super-smash-bros-roster E3 2015: Ryu and Roy Officially Join Super Smash Bros. Roster]</ref> making him the third [[downloadable content|downloadable]] character released and the final downloadable [[veteran]]. {{s|wikipedia|Jun Fukuyama}} reprises his role as Roy's voice actor, and provides new voice clips that mimic the ones he recorded in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | ||
Roy is currently ranked 42nd out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the E tier. | Roy is currently ranked 42nd out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the E tier. In addition to rendering him as the lowest ranking DLC character, this is roughly similar to Roy's low-tier placement in ''Melee'', where he was ranked 20th out of 26. Due to ''SSB4''{{'}}s tier structure as of the current tier list, however, Roy is actually rendered as a mid-tier character. | ||
Roy boasts good overall mobility and attack speed, owing to very fast [[dash]]ing and [[air speed]]s, alongside fast-starting attacks that allow him to quickly react to openings. When coupled with the [[fireemblemwiki:Binding Blade (weapon)|Sword of Seals]]' highly damaging sweetspots, which are close to its hilt, Roy boasts impressive power and a number of strong KOing options at close range. | |||
Roy also benefits from gameplay changes brought about by ''SSB4'': the [[rage]] mechanic supplements his strong sweetspotted attacks, the changes to hitstun and shieldstun make his sweetspots significantly safer on hit, while the updated edge mechanics improve his recovery. Roy also has a varied combo game that is difficult to predict and grants him above average damage racking potential, with reliable combo starters from low to medium percents including forward and down throw, neutral attack, neutral and up aerial, and [[Double-Edge Dance]]. | Roy also benefits from gameplay changes brought about by ''SSB4'': the [[rage]] mechanic supplements his strong sweetspotted attacks, the changes to hitstun and shieldstun make his sweetspots significantly safer on hit, while the updated edge mechanics improve his recovery. Roy also has a varied combo game that is difficult to predict and grants him above average damage racking potential, with reliable combo starters from low to medium percents including forward and down throw, neutral attack, neutral and up aerial, and [[Double-Edge Dance]]. | ||