Sheik (SSBU)
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| Sheik in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |
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| Universe | The Legend of Zelda |
| Other playable appearances | in Melee in Brawl in SSB4 |
| Availability | Unlockable |
| Final Smash | Sheikah Dance |
| “ | Now Sheik joins the battle wearing the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Keep the pressure on your opponent by using his [sic] speedy dash to quickly close in on (or get away from) your opponent! | ” |
| —Super Smash Blog, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site | ||
Sheik (シーク, Sheik) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018. She is voiced by Ayumi Fujimura, who, although she has not voiced Sheik previously, did portray her alter-ego in A Link Between Worlds, and portrays her in Ultimate as well. Sheik is classified as fighter #16.
How to unlock
Complete one of the following:
- Play VS. matches, with Sheik being the 47th character to be unlocked.
- Clear Classic Mode with Donkey Kong or any character in his unlock tree, being the fifth character unlocked after King Dedede.
- Have Sheik join the player's party in World of Light.
With the exception of the third method, Sheik must then be defeated on Gerudo Valley.
Changes from Super Smash Bros. 4
Sheik was nerfed from her previous iteration in Smash 4. Her combo game was significantly toned down as her forward throw and down throw have more knockback which significantly worsens her combo potential. Sheik's already poor survivability was also worsened since she is now even lighter than before (Now being even lighter than Kirby). Needle Storm was also nerfed as it charges slower and the charge can no longer be immediately canceled. Her forward aerial also deals less damage and has less range making it less effective for trading and spacing.
Sheik did receive some buffs, however, her smash attacks are a lot more reliable now since they kill earlier and are much easier to land as well as having an improved pummel, better mobility, and her aerials benefiting from the universal landing lag reduction.
However, top Sheik players from Smash 4 like Mr.R, VoiD and ZeRo do believe that her nerfs significantly overweigh her buffs and that she is much worse than her iteration in Smash 4, it is currently unknown how the nerfs will affect her in the long run.
Aesthetics
Sheik's design is now based on the Sheikah Set from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, including the long white scarf of the Stealth Mask.
- Sheik's color scheme is more subdued, and her hair features simple detailing similar to Brawl.
- Sheik's voice is deeper and more masculine than previously.
Attributes
Like all characters, Sheik's jumpsquat animation now takes 3 frames to complete (down from 4).- Sheik dashes significantly faster.
- Sheik's air speed is faster (1.1→ 1.155).
Sheik's weight has been decreased. She is now lighter than Kirby.
Ground attacks
- Forward tilt deals less damage, but this also allows it to combo at higher percents.
- Up tilt has less endlag.
- Both hits of up tilt deal less damage.
- Forward smash has slightly more range.
- Forward smash's two hits link together more reliably.
- Down smash's animation is noticeably faster.
Aerial attacks
- All aerials have less landing lag.
- Forward aerial has slightly worse range, worsening its spacing utility.
- Forward aerial deals slightly less damage.
- Up aerial deals slightly more knockback.
- Back aerial deals noticeably higher knockback, making it a viable KO option at high percents.
Throws/other attacks
- Sheik's pummel is faster.
- Pummel is now a knee jab rather than an elbow jab.
- Forward throw and down throw deal slightly more knockback, reducing their combo potential.
Special Moves
- Needle Storm:
- Needle Storm charges more slowly, and the charge can no longer be immediately canceled.
- Aerial Needle Storm has less endlag, allowing for followups.
- Sheik now holds the needles in her hand.
- Burst Grenade:
- Burst Grenade no longer leaves Sheik helpless in the air.
- Burst Grenade's vortex is now clear/white rather than light blue, which may make it harder for opponents to see.
- Vanish:
- Sheik emits a gold flash right before she disappears.
- Vanish no longer has invincibility frames worsening Sheik's recovery
- Bouncing Fish:
- Bouncing Fish has slightly increased startup.
- Bouncing Fish is weaker
- Bouncing Fish produces a splash of water at the start.
- Sheikah Dance:
- Sheik has a new Final Smash called Sheikah Dance, replacing Light Arrow. Sheik dashes forward while the Sheikah symbol flashes on-screen. If the initial attack lands, Sheik will trap the opponent in place and repeatedly slash them with her dagger before launching them away, similar to Triforce Slash.
Classic Mode: Masquerade
Sheik's opponents are characters who wear masks or other forms of headwear to conceal their identity.
| Round | Opponent | Stage | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta Knight | Fountain of Dreams | Forest Stage | |
| 2 | Captain Falcon | Big Blue | Death Wind | |
| 3 | Samus | Norfair | Opening/Menu - Metroid Prime | |
| 4 | Roy Koopa | Mushroom Kingdom U | Underground Theme - Super Mario Land | |
| 5 | Little Mac | Boxing Ring | Tunnel Scene - X-Scape | Little Mac is in his wireframe with hoodie costume. |
| 6 | Mii Fighter Team | Final Destination | Meta Crystal | The Mii Fighters are all wearing masks or helmets. |
| Bonus Stage | ||||
| Final | Master Hand | Final Destination | Master Hand | On intensity 7.0 and higher, Crazy Hand fights alongside Master Hand, and the track Master Hand / Crazy Hand plays during the battle. |
Role in World of Light
Although Sheik does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, she was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (sans Kirby) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.
During the mode itself, Sheik can be unlocked early on shortly after rescuing Mario, where the player arrives at a crossroads and has the choice to rescue her, Marth or Villager. If one of the others is rescued first, Sheik's path will be blocked by a force field created by Master Hand, which will disappear upon defeating a boss or can be circumvented by looping back to the other side.
Sheik's Spirit and awakening battle are separate from those of Zelda, as all characters have their own awakening battles on the map regardless of their status as alternate forms or alter-egos; it is nonetheless unknown whether this Sheik is an alter-ego of the playable Zelda.
Alternate costumes
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Gallery
Artwork of all The Legend of Zelda characters, as posted on the official Legend of Zelda Twitter account.
Sheik's fighter card.
Sheik posing on Skyworld.
Fighting Wii Fit Trainer on Coliseum.
Surrounded by the fires on Kalos Pokémon League.
Sheik performing Bouncing Fish near a Goldeen on Tortimer Island.
Sheik and Ivysaur taunting on Tomodachi Life.
Sheik on Lylat Cruise.
Sheik and King Dedede hit by Mr. Game & Watch's down smash on Yoshi's Story.
Sheik getting hit by Toad's spores on Tortimer Island.
Sheik becoming buried by the male Wii Fit Trainer's neutral attack on 3D Land.
Sheik getting hit by Zero Suit Samus's back aerial on Luigi's Mansion.
Sheik charging Needle Storm on Tortimer Island.
With all playable The Legend of Zelda veterans on the Great Plateau Tower.
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Struck by Ganondorf's Warlock Punch
Character Showcase Video
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Trivia
- Sheik is currently referred to with male pronouns on the Smash Blog [1] despite being referred to with female pronouns in every Smash appearance thus far, as well as on various other official Nintendo social websites.[2][3][4] Likewise, the game itself uses both female and male pronouns: Sheik is referred to with female pronouns in her moveset, while Palutena and Viridi refer to Sheik with male pronouns in Palutena's Guidance.
- Ultimate is the first Smash game where Sheik's design is based off of a different The Legend of Zelda game than her alter-ego, Zelda.
- Ultimate is the first Smash game where Sheik has a different Final Smash than Zelda.
- Ultimate marks the first time in any video game where Sheik is shown using her dagger.
- Ironically, Sheik no longer appears to have the dagger on her person.
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