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| image      = Ben gold icon.jpg
| image      = Ben gold icon.jpg
| alias      = Mr. L
| alias      = Mr. L
| mainssbu    = King K. Rool
| mainssbu    = Wolf
| 2ndmainssbu  = Bowser
| retiredssbu = King K. Rool
| 2ndretiredssbu = Bowser
| mainssb4    = Cloud
| mainssb4    = Cloud
| otherssb4  = Duck Hunt
| otherssb4  = Captain Falcon
| 2ndotherssb4 = Mario
| moreotherssb4 = {{SSB4|Ike}}, {{SSB4|Robin}}
| mainssbm    = Samus
| mainssbm    = Samus
| sponsor    = [[Bananer Exports]]
| mainpm      = Samus
| sponsor    = Kanga Esports
| crew        = 411
| crew        = 411
| skillssbm  = Professional
| skillssb4  = Professional
| skillssbu  = Top professional
| rankingssb4 = Queensland #2
| rankingssb4 = Queensland #2
| rankingssbu = Queensland #2
| rankingssbu = [[Australian Power Rankings]]: 7th
| realname    = Ben F. Gold
| realname    = Ben F. Gold
| location    = Brisbane, Queensland
| country    = Australia
| country    = Australia
}}
}}
'''Ben Gold''', also known as '''Mr. L''', is an Australian ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} and {{SSBU|Bowser}} player who is considered to be the best King K. Rool player in the world, placing well in numerous tournaments, including a 1st place victory at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}} and a Top 8 finish at {{Trn|Phantom 2019}}. He has notable wins over many top players, such as {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|Extra}}, {{Sm|Luco}}, {{Sm|Tru4}}, {{Sm|adom}}, and {{Sm|Jdizzle}}.
'''Ben Gold''', formerly known as '''Mr. L''', is an Australian ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' {{SSBU|Wolf}} player who formerly played {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. He was considered to be the best King K. Rool player in the world prior to dropping him. He has placed well in numerous tournaments, including a 1st place victory at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}} and a Top 8 finish at {{Trn|Phantom 2019}}. He is currently ranked 7th on the [[Australian Power Rankings]] and has notable wins over many top players such as {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|Extra}}, {{Sm|Luco}}, {{Sm|Tru4}}, {{Sm|adom}}, and {{Sm|Jdizzle}}.


In ''[[Smash 4]]'', Ben Gold primarily mained {{SSB4|Cloud}} both in singles and doubles. Currently ranked 2nd on the Queensland Power Rankings. He has notable wins over {{Sm|Max Ketchum}} and {{Sm|Jaice}}. Additionally, Ben Gold has top 32 placings at Australian majors {{Trn|Expand Gong 2}}, {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 9}}, and {{Trn|OHN15}} as well as {{Trn|Mega Smash Mondays}} 124.
In ''[[Smash 4]]'', Ben Gold primarily mained {{SSB4|Cloud}} both in singles and doubles. Currently ranked 2nd on the Queensland Power Rankings. He has notable wins over {{Sm|Max Ketchum}} and {{Sm|Luco}}. Additionally, Ben Gold has top 32 placings at Australian majors {{Trn|Expand Gong 2}}, {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 9}}, and {{Trn|OHN15}} as well as {{Trn|Mega Smash Mondays}} 124.


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
|-
|{{Trn|Phantom 2019|g=SSBM}}||March 2nd-3rd, 2019||49th||—||—
|-
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4|g=SSBM}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||4th||—||—
|-
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11|g=SSBM}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||65th||—||—
|-
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2|g=SSBM}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||9th||—||—
|-
|{{Trn|CouchWarriors Crossup 2|g=SSBM}}||December 14th, 2019||17th||1st||{{Sm|Sora|p=Australia}}
|-
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/couchwarriors-qld-february-ranking-battle-2020/event/melee-singles/overview Couchwarriors QLD February Ranking Battle 2020]||February 1st, 2020||7th||—||—
|}
===''[[Project M]]''===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
|-
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2|g=PM}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||7th||—||—
|}
==={{forwiiu}}===
==={{forwiiu}}===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 2}}||March 31st - April 2nd, 2017||17th||13th||BORK
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 2|g=SSB4}}||March 31st - April 2nd, 2017||17th||13th||BORK
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 9}}||May 12-14th, 2017||25th||13th||Sable
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 9|g=SSB4}}||May 12-14th, 2017||25th||13th||Sable
|-
|-
|{{Trn|OHN15}}||September 15-17th, 2017||17th||7th||Saber
|{{Trn|OHN15|g=SSB4}}||September 15-17th, 2017||17th||7th||Saber
|-
|-
|[https://smash.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-124/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/180593 Mega Smash Mondays 124]||December 4th, 2017||25th||—||—
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-124/event/wii-u-singles/brackets/180593 Mega Smash Mondays 124]||December 4th, 2017||25th||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 3}}||April 6th - April 8th, 2018||9th||9th||SadHour
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 3|g=SSB4}}||April 6th - April 8th, 2018||9th||9th||SadHour
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 10}}||May 18th-20th, 2018||25th||17th||SadHour
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 10|g=SSB4}}||May 18th-20th, 2018||25th||17th||SadHour
|}
|}


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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Phantom 2019}}||March 2nd-3rd, 2019||5th||33rd||{{Sm|Lucijutsu}}
|{{Trn|Phantom 2019|g=SSBU}}||March 2nd-3rd, 2019||5th||33rd||{{Sm|Lucijutsu}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||33rd||5th||{{Sm|SadHour}}
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4|g=SSBU}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||33rd||5th||{{Sm|SadHour}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||1st||3rd||{{Sm|Day|p=Australia}}
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11|g=SSBU}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||1st||3rd||{{Sm|Day|p=Australia}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||9th||17th||{{Sm|Little Z}}
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2|g=SSBU}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||9th||17th||{{Sm|Little Z}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Sunny Side Up}}||August 10th, 2019||13th||25th||{{Sm|Sweens}}
|{{Trn|Sunny Side Up|g=SSBU}}||August 10th, 2019||13th||25th||{{Sm|Sweens}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}}||October 12th-13th, 2019||17th||—||—
|{{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas|g=SSBU}}||October 12th-13th, 2019||17th||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Nightmare on Smashville}}||October 20th, 2019||25th||9th||{{Sm|Tropical}}
|{{Trn|2GG: Nightmare on Smashville|g=SSBU}}||October 20th, 2019||25th||9th||{{Sm|Tropical}}
|-
|-
|[https://smash.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-212/events/ultimate-singles/overview Mega Smash Monday 212]||October 21st, 2019||25th||—||—
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-212/event/ultimate-singles/overview Mega Smash Monday 212]||October 21st, 2019||25th||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Kickoff - Kongo Saga}}||December 6th, 2019||33rd||—||—
|{{Trn|2GG: Kickoff - Kongo Saga|g=SSBU}}||December 6th, 2019||33rd||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Kongo Saga}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||97th||—||—
|{{Trn|2GG: Kongo Saga|g=SSBU}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||97th||—||—
|-
|-
|[https://smash.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-219/events/ultimate-singles/standings Mega Smash Mondays 219]||December 9th, 2019||17th||—||—
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-219/event/ultimate-singles/standings Mega Smash Mondays 219]||December 9th, 2019||17th||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|CouchWarriors Crossup 2}}||December 14th, 2019||17th||5th||SadHour
|{{Trn|CouchWarriors Crossup 2|g=SSBU}}||December 14th, 2019||17th||5th||SadHour
|}
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Phantom 2019}}||March 2nd-3rd, 2019||49th||—||—
|{{Trn|META SHIFT|g=SSBU}}||February 14th-16th, 2020||7th||1st||SadHour
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||4th||—||—
|{{Trn|Phantom 2020|g=SSBU}}||March 7th-8th, 2020||17th||13th||{{Sm|Sweens}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||65th||—||—
|{{Trn|Flip the 'Swich 2|g=SSBU}}||March 5th, 2021||2nd||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||9th||—||—
|{{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier|g=SSBU}}{{OnlineIcon}}||March 20th-21st, 2021||17th||—||—
|-
|-
|{{Trn|CouchWarriors Crossup 2}}||December 14th, 2019||17th||1st||{{Sm|Sora}}
|{{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier|g=SSBU}} Last Chance Qualifier{{OnlineIcon}}||March 21st, 2021||33rd||—||—
|}
 
===''[[Project M]]''===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
|-
|-
|{{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||7th||—||—
|{{Trn|Pissmas 4|g=SSBU}}||December 2nd-3rd, 2023||33rd / 145||—||—
|}
|}


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==={{forwiiu}}===
==={{forwiiu}}===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohITet9hndc QLD invades BAM9!]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohITet9hndc QLD invades BAM9!]
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJ2gfrciMktxI4CSkZu5_XeIWpDLj0Vw King K. Rool VOD Playlist]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQWUoq2kxM Phantom 2020 Top 64 WR2 Ben Gold vs Dark Wizzy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ8UcEGFB0U BAM11: Extra vs Mr L (Grand Final)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwnpFGUV0M MSM 219 - TSM | Korean (Wolf) Vs 411 | Ben Gold (King K Rool) Winners Pool - Smash Ultimate]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lurJUtTtxBE 2GG Kongo Saga - eUnited | Samsora (Peach) Vs 411 | Ben Gold (K Rool) Winners Pools - Smash Ultimate]


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/Obiwan560 YouTube channel]
*[https://twitter.com/BigBenGold Twitter account]
*[https://twitter.com/BigBenGold Twitter account]
*[https://twitch.tv/BigBenGold Twitch channel]
*[https://ausmash.com.au/players/2234/ben-gold Ausmash profile]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Queensland smashers]]
[[Category:Queensland smashers]]
[[Category:Cloud professionals (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Samus players (SSBM)]]
[[Category:King K. Rool professionals (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Cloud players (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Bowser professionals (SSBU)]]
[[Category:King K. Rool players (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Bowser players (SSBU)]]

Latest revision as of 22:45, February 13, 2024

Ben Gold "Mr. L"
Ben gold icon.jpg
Character info
Melee main Samus
Smash 4 main Cloud
Other Smash 4 character Captain Falcon
Ultimate main Wolf
Retired Ultimate characters King K. Rool, Bowser
Project M main Samus
Team info
Sponsor(s) Kanga Esports
Crew(s) 411
Rankings and results info
Most recent ranking Super Smash Bros. 4 Queensland #2
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Australian Power Rankings: 7th
Personal and other info
Real name Ben F. Gold
Location Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Ben Gold, formerly known as Mr. L, is an Australian Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Wolf player who formerly played King K. Rool. He was considered to be the best King K. Rool player in the world prior to dropping him. He has placed well in numerous tournaments, including a 1st place victory at Battle Arena Melbourne 11 and a Top 8 finish at Phantom 2019. He is currently ranked 7th on the Australian Power Rankings and has notable wins over many top players such as kameme, Extra, Luco, Tru4, adom, and Jdizzle.

In Smash 4, Ben Gold primarily mained Cloud both in singles and doubles. Currently ranked 2nd on the Queensland Power Rankings. He has notable wins over Max Ketchum and Luco. Additionally, Ben Gold has top 32 placings at Australian majors Expand Gong 2, Battle Arena Melbourne 9, and OHN15 as well as Mega Smash Mondays 124.

Tournament placings[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
Phantom 2019 March 2nd-3rd, 2019 49th — —
Expand Gong 4 April 5th-7th, 2019 4th — —
Battle Arena Melbourne 11 May 17th-19th, 2019 65th — —
BigWinChampionship 2 July 6th-7th, 2019 9th — —
CouchWarriors Crossup 2 December 14th, 2019 17th 1st Sora
Couchwarriors QLD February Ranking Battle 2020 February 1st, 2020 7th — —

Project M[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
BigWinChampionship 2 July 6th-7th, 2019 7th — —

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
Expand Gong 2 March 31st - April 2nd, 2017 17th 13th BORK
Battle Arena Melbourne 9 May 12-14th, 2017 25th 13th Sable
OHN15 September 15-17th, 2017 17th 7th Saber
Mega Smash Mondays 124 December 4th, 2017 25th — —
Expand Gong 3 April 6th - April 8th, 2018 9th 9th SadHour
Battle Arena Melbourne 10 May 18th-20th, 2018 25th 17th SadHour

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
Phantom 2019 March 2nd-3rd, 2019 5th 33rd Lucijutsu
Expand Gong 4 April 5th-7th, 2019 33rd 5th SadHour
Battle Arena Melbourne 11 May 17th-19th, 2019 1st 3rd Day
BigWinChampionship 2 July 6th-7th, 2019 9th 17th Little Z
Sunny Side Up August 10th, 2019 13th 25th Sweens
Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas October 12th-13th, 2019 17th — —
2GG: Nightmare on Smashville October 20th, 2019 25th 9th Tropical
Mega Smash Monday 212 October 21st, 2019 25th — —
2GG: Kickoff - Kongo Saga December 6th, 2019 33rd — —
2GG: Kongo Saga December 7th-8th, 2019 97th — —
Mega Smash Mondays 219 December 9th, 2019 17th — —
CouchWarriors Crossup 2 December 14th, 2019 17th 5th SadHour
META SHIFT February 14th-16th, 2020 7th 1st SadHour
Phantom 2020 March 7th-8th, 2020 17th 13th Sweens
Flip the 'Swich 2 March 5th, 2021 2nd — —
SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online QualifierOnline March 20th-21st, 2021 17th — —
SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier Last Chance QualifierOnline March 21st, 2021 33rd — —
Pissmas 4 December 2nd-3rd, 2023 33rd / 145 — —

Trivia[edit]

  • As part of an Australia Zoo conservation and tracking program, a wild crocodile has been named after Ben Gold, thanks to a successful community fundraising organized to celebrate his victory at Battle Arena Melbourne 11 using only King K. Rool.[1]

Gameplay videos[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.australiazoo.com.au/conservation/projects/tracking/crocodiles.php?id=192#Ben%20Gold.
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