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his defense. 1.1.0 Space Pirate Rush has three additional animations. Ridley has more horizontal speed after jumping out of Space Pirate Rush (3 → 4)

deals 0.5% more damage: 8.075% → 8.575%. Forward smash deals 0.55% more damage: 14.725% → 15.275%. Down smash's second hit deals 0.5% more damage: 13.775%

fell even more out of favor, as Small Battlefield could provide a significantly more compact alternative to Pokémon Stadium 2, and the need of a middle

2013, when Melee communities were more scattered, every tournament had their own stance on wobbling; some tournaments allowed the technique, while others

sweetspot deals more damage (10% → 12%) and has more base knockback (50 → 90), while the mid also deals more damage (9% → 10%) and has more base knockback

quicker start-up and more vertical range, at the cost of some horizontal range and more ending lag. Advancing Air Slash gives more horizontal distance and

game, though their high need for technical skill makes them rare sights at tournaments unless at high level play, where they are more often seen in demonstrations

high at major tournaments, while Leo himself has used his other main, Cloud, more frequently over Marth. Mr E had also began to use Lucina more often in tournament

Jigglypuff's whole body. This makes it much more vulnerable to shield stabbing. The changes to shields benefit Jigglypuff more than most other veterans as it makes

However, it possesses respectable power that makes it useful for creating space and, more notably, it is his only non-Pikmin attack that can KO at reasonable

well. This makes it more important for Marth to carefully space his attacks in order to land his tippers to finish strings to deal more damage and score KOs

improvements to the hacking scene, especially for Brawl, have led to more and more sophisticated file replacement hacks for the games. A majority of game

damage (9% (clean)/7% (late) → 8%/6%). It has more favorable hitbox placements, giving it more range. It deals more knockback (70 (base)/50 (scaling) (clean)

if hit more than once. In Brawl, Mushroomy Kingdom can also load as World 1-2, an underground stage. This stage has many Brick Blocks that need to be destroyed

can now Limit space his moves with more liberty while being ironically harder to punish him, as well as KO more easily without the need to rely on Limit;

having more range, due to his shorter tail. Forward smash: Falco's forward smash deals more damage (15%/12% → 17%/14%) than Fox's, and overall has more knockback

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Joy-Con Controllers as most players find it more comfortable to use, and many find the larger control sticks to be more precise. Some players prefer the Pro Controller

as their harder matchups become even more difficult. The large stage size gives characters like Fox and Peach more room to camp them, avoid wobbling, and

0 Floor attack has more range. Edge attack has more range (Z offset: 12.5u-1u → 18.5u-1u). 3.1.0 Neutral attack's second hit has more range below Shulk

allowing them to connect more reliably. The last hit has less startup (frame 36 → 35). It has more startup lag (frame 4 → 6). It has more landing lag (23 frames

making it more difficult to spot dodge and more effective in neutral or advantage state. Farore's Wind has faster startup, making it a more effective out

pressure them more effectively, but also allows them to cancel shieldstun and punish King Dedede more easily if they shield 10 hits or more. Dash attack:

worse mobility and more ending lag on their attacks) in exchange for having more range, being slightly heavier and dealing slightly more damage. Smaller Miis

still a deadly finisher, its lower KOing power means that he will need to rack up more damage in order to close out stocks faster. Lastly, Fox's weight

powerful sweetspots, this gives Chrom the ability to more effectively space with his sword and makes him more consistent on-stage; on the contrary however, it

worse, grants more horizontal distance, deals more damage and KOs earlier then Screw Attack depending where it is used on-stage, making it more useful for

via Paralogues (side stories) as more characters within the Shepherds marry each other. Robin's customization focuses more on appearance and even features

worst move, her new dash attack has one more frame of startup along with much higher ending lag, making it much more punishable and removing its locking and

roll has more startup (frame 4 → 5) and ending lag (FAF 30 → 35). Spot dodge grants more intangibility (frames 2-14 → 3-17). Spot dodge has more startup

considerably more consistent, as players, especially MkLeo, Tweek, and komorikiri, started seeing more top 8 placements at national tournaments. Although

popularity as more characters became playable and the mod became more familiar at Smash tournaments. By 2014, it began to develop its tournament scene, with

animation (though his periodic idle poses are identical) where he moves more, appearing more impatient while standing. This does not apply when he is holding

significantly more features to make it the most robust version in the series. Only Versus Mode stages are even considered to be tournament legal, as hacking

startup, has a wide range due to Corrin spreading his wings out, and covers more distance, making his recovery quite reliable, especially when coupled with

notable Melee tournaments at the time with winning MLG San Francisco 2004 and placing 2nd at Tournament Go 6 and 7th at Jack Garden Tournament. He was the

The sourspot also deals more damage (12% → 13%), and more favorable knockback (30 base/65 growth → 80/20). Up smash deals more damage if all hits connect

to set the percentages, and more. SSBMSE (More Stage edition) [11] is a modification with the goal to add more tournament-viable stages to the game. Version

(possessing only three disadvantageous ones), and has achieved very strong tournament results. Olimar is a unique character. All but six of his attacks rely

tier lists in the foreseeable future. Tournaments near and after the end of the game's competitive life were more lenient towards the Miis having access

down aerial has more ending lag, her Heel Slide has more ending lag, her Witch Twist deals less damage, and her infamous Witch Time has more ending lag, shorter

damage. Wario Waft was also given more knockback at full charge, making it even more deadly. Forward throw also received more KO power, making it a viable KO

up and ending lag, and also deals more knockback. His down smash also deals more knockback, and his Uppercut has more vertical range. Overall, Simon's strengths

character. This drastically reduces Jigglypuff's consistency in tournament play, since more technically demanding characters such as Fox will now make fewer

covers even more distance. Spot dodge has more startup (frame 2 → 3). Air dodge grants more intangibility (frames 2-26 → 2-27). Air dodge has more ending lag

recovery, being able to use his more versatile Wario Bike to recover more reliably. Many of his attacks deliver much more knockback, such as his new forward

effect, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks suffer more rebound lag when clanking with other moves, making them more punishable in situations where she will trade

Boomerang also travels more slowly and cannot be controlled. Gale Boomerang deals more knockback, has larger hitboxes, and is much more effective for gimping

also relatively stronger when tippered, giving him more KO potential. As such, while Marth has more potential KO options at high percents, he can only

is drastically more detailed, particularly in his hair. His colors are more subdued than they were in Melee, while his eye color is more vibrant. The Kokiri

knockback, but has a much quicker execution, allowing him to space and zone out his opponents more easily while giving Mr. Game & Watch an approaching option

4-15). Back roll has more startup with less intangibility (frames 4-19 → 5-16), and more ending lag (FAF 32 → 35). Spot dodge has more startup and grants

player. As time went on, Lucario's tournament results grew barren, with fewer players maining it, thus causing more and more to look down on it. In spite of

aerial, more knockback to down tilt, more damage to up smash's sourpot, and a more favorable launching angle to forward throw. Jigglypuff received more substantial

unchanged, giving it slightly more ending lag. Sinking Skull deals more damage (10% (grounded)/9% (aerial) → 12%/10%). Rock Hurl has more ending lag (FAF 56 → 64)

4-15). Back roll has more startup with less intangibility (frames 4-19 → 5-16) and more ending lag (FAF 31 → 35). Spot dodge has more startup with less intangibility

Ultimate, Pit's model features a more vibrant color scheme. His eyes and hair appear more detailed, with the latter having a more cel-shaded appearance. His

model features a more subdued color scheme. Some of the mechanical details on his body are more pronounced, and his armor has a more realistic metallic

standing and dash grabs slightly more range. Pivot grab has slightly more range inside of Ganondorf. All grabs have more ending lag (FAF 30 → 36 (standing)

but with an updated look with more realistic textures, though with a design more akin to the Mario series rather than his more muscular appearance in Melee

and has more ending lag (FAF 28 → 29). Back roll has more ending lag (FAF 28 → 34). Spot dodge has more startup (frame 2 → 3). Air dodge grants more intangibility

deals 2% more damage (7% → 9%). Neutral attack now has a hitbox on the arm that deals 7%. Neutral attack has more reach and significantly more knockback

Knight more followup options against bystanders but makes it more susceptible to DI. The throw deals more damage (1% → 2%) and deals significantly more knockback

despite having more lateral range. Standing grab has more ending lag (FAF 30 → 31). Dash grab has less ending lag (FAF 50 → 39). Pivot grab has more startup lag

both recovering and avoiding repeated attacks all the more difficult. Finally, while she has more range to control and threaten with than any other character

might be a lot more threatening than initially perceived. More recently, many of King K. Rool's top players have either decreased in tournament attendance

it more useful as a traditional smash attack. Their grab game was also improved; standing grab has vastly more range, all of their throws deal more damage

game, and giving him more reliable KO moves. His damage output is much higher, and his sweetspotted attacks are considerably more powerful, giving him

smash has a much more exaggerated animation where Diddy jumps up higher and swings his arms around more, giving the move significantly more range. The first

2022 and Super Smash Con 2022.  Yamanaction - Although more known for his Luigi, he began playing more Steve throughout 2023 and is considered one of the best

spinout deals far more knockback, making the move harder-hitting in general and more versatile. Abandon Ship!'s hammer swing has more range and a longer

relies on spacing, more defensive play, and early KOs with his powerful tippers. Lucina can be played more aggressively, and relies on her more effective combos

placement seen at any major tournament in Melee, though it's unclear how much he actually used Bowser at those tournaments, as he played Jigglypuff as

deals 6% more damage (34% → 40%), has significantly more knockback, and is more reliable at trapping opponents, making it significantly more effective

would rise three more spots to his peak at 24th. Beyond that point though, with the Pokémon Trainer's practically nonexistent tournament results outside

Egg Roll is slower, but deals much more damage and has armor throughout its duration. Conversely, Light Egg Roll has more power and moves higher and faster

with the loss of several of his more advanced techniques from Brawl, it is questionable whether his buffs or nerfs are more prevalent. Lucas also retains

usable more than once and provide different mix-ups. Distant Power Pellet is much more maneuverable which allows Pac-Man to mix up his recovery more easily

notoriety during online tournaments through Slippi. He boast the highest tournament placements and highest rates of tournament participation among Ness

veterans gained more significant buffs, which downplays the effects that his own buffs grant him in competitive play. While Link's early tournament results were

gives forward aerial significantly more utility as it deals more damage (7% → 11%), works more reliably, and is much more effective at edgeguarding. It also

at EVO 2016 and get 2nd place at the tournament. This spike in tournament results allowed him to be seen much more favorably and allowed him to rank 15th

match-ups and, when combined with his miniscule tournament representation, some of the worst tournament results of any character. Bowser is the largest

being noticeably worse, reflected by his much greater tournament success compared to Brawl with many more dedicated mains pushing his metagame. Due to the aesthetic

improving its combo potential. Up throw deals 1% more damage: 8% → 9%. Forward aerial deals 1% more damage: 6.5% (Bronze)/11.5% (Levin) → 7.5%/12.5%.

Leaping Rest has more coverage since Jigglypuff jumps when using the move, but is much weaker and it naps for a longer time, making it more punishable if

allowing the move to connect all hits more reliably. Forward aerial has more ending lag (frame 53 → 58) and much more landing lag (22 → 33 frames), making

the three Pokémon is slightly more specialized in their role than other fighters of their class, and therefore has more pronounced weaknesses. Squirtle's

possesses various strengths, the most significant being his large moveset, having more than double the moves of a usual fighter thanks to his diagonal inputs. He

been turned to face more towards the screen and he stands more upright instead of slouching. The majority of Snake's animations are more fluid and polished

Senpukyaku deals more damage overall and its strongest hit deals more knockback as a result. The changes to jostling makes Tatsumaki Senpukyaku even more unsafe

and has more momentum, considerably improving his recovery. Reflector Void destroys most projectiles instead of reflecting them, but deals more damage on

game's engine prioritizes more aggressive playstyles than defensive ones. This forces him not only to approach more, but to be more unpredictable at doing

have a more velvet-like texture than a leather-like texture, and her gloves and skirt are now a more satin-like appearance. Her skirt is also now more flowing

(near) global change in the stage. Acid hazards, which do not specifically need to be the acid, rise or pour in while covering a blast line. Collision with

discretion of the tournament organizer (TO). These can range from no punishment in a "neutral" position, or a loss of up to two stocks in a more critical situation

Update 9.0.0 made Shippu Jinraikyaku connect much more reliably by making it deal more knockback and having more horizontal hitboxes. Overall, much like Ryu

forward smash, giving it slightly more range. The move lasts for one more frame (frame 17 → 17-18). The move deals more knockback (30 base/100 scaling →

when fired. Compared to Robo Beam, it has a more favorable angle for disrupting opponents, while also being more manipulable as a projectile and possessing

gives him more time to use Gordo combos. The Gordo's trajectory changes greatly when the player tilts the control stick. Rising Dedede covers more vertical

opportunities. Pisces, while having a much more shallow flip, removing her forward throw combo, gains more horizontal distance, is faster, has little lag

into neutral attack 2 more reliably. Neutral attack 2 has less ending lag (FAF 22 → 17) and more range. Neutral attack 3 has more range(Y/Z offsets: 10u/3u

player frequently needing to make return trips to it for various purposes, and also houses two separate worlds in itself, being Space Paranoids (accessible

potential. The loop hits also deal more damage (1% → 2%/1%) and have reduced knockback scaling (70 → 50/20) making it connect more reliably. The damage on the

rolls have more ending lag (FAF 27 → 29 (forward), 34 (back)). Back roll grants more intangibility (frames 4-14 → 4-15). Spot dodge has more startup (frame

deals more knockback (10 (base), 80 (scaling) → 15/90). Opponents require six less button inputs to escape from forward throw. Spinning Kong has more vertical

Sun Salutation now heal 1% more, improving their utility. Header's cancel timing has been decreased, which allows for more mix-ups, while it and its variations

Ike's overall range has also been decreased, making it slightly more difficult for him to space out his opponents. Ike's jab cancel, which was an essential

allowing it to KO more effectively at high percents. Forward aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 7-22 → 8-20), and more ending lag (FAF

smaller hitboxes (4.8/4/2.4 → 4.2/3.7/3) and more ending lag (FAF 44 → 51). Up smash: Up smash deals more damage (14% → 16%) and has a longer duration

has more ending lag (FAF 28 → 29). Back roll has more ending lag (FAF 28 → 34). Spot dodge has less ending lag (FAF 26 → 24). Spot dodge has more startup

various regional tournaments and eventually the USA at GENESIS 3 (getting 3rd place out of 1,096 entrants) that he started to gain more popularity, in spite

difficult matchups as Zero Suit Samus is a much more competitively viable character. As for Samus' more direct buffs, her mobility has improved in the air

overall. Kaboom and Magic Burst's linking hits became more consistent thanks to gaining more more hitstun, while Gigaslash's ending lag was decreased significantly

BKB / 110 KBG → 70 BKB / 55 KBG) Forward tilt deals more damage (14% → 18%) Forward tilt deals more base knockback, but with knockback growth severely reduced

and Uppercut have large hitboxes that can cover a wide amount of aerial space, covering jump-in attacks; the latter is particularly notable for having

6 → 1.65). Toon Link's double jump gains more vertical height than Young Link's does. Toon Link sustains more knockback than Young Link despite being heavier

received buffs that are more impactful than theirs at launch, while game updates have both provided even more buffs to veterans that are more noticeable than the

last hit has more startup with a shorter duration (frames 5-9 → 7-10) and more ending lag (FAF 23 → 30). Forward tilt Forward tilt deals more base knockback

Spot dodge has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 2-20 → 3-17) and has more ending lag (FAF 26 → 27). Opponents gain much more height when footstooling

have more range and significantly less ending lag; back throw is now one of his most viable KOing options; and Hookshot covers significantly more distance

finisher deals more damage: 3% → 3.5%. Neutral aerial deals more damage (1.5% → 1.7% (loop), 4% → 5% (last)). Forward aerial deals more damage: 8% → 9%

Lucario takes more damage, its own Aura grows stronger. Viridi: Ingenious! Lucario sounds like a perfect fit for the Forces of Nature. Pit: We need to focus

forward and significantly lowers his hurtbox, giving him a way to punish more ranged attacks. Dash attack, despite being fairly punishable due to being

hit having more power and slightly more range. Burst Grenade has less ending lag and no longer causes helplessness, while Vanish grants more intangibility

heavily buffed in game updates, Mewtwo has received more representation and better results in the tournament scene, with its notable players including Abadango

Player levels up it will deal more and receive less damage, starting with a value of 0.9 (10% less damage dealt, 11% more damage received) at level 1 and

Nintendo 3DS was not the tournament standard format after the release of for Wii U, the stage was very unlikely to see any tournament use, regardless of the

hitbox (4u → 5.5u). Luma's up smash deals more damage during its late hit (4% → 5%). Rosalina's down smash has more ending lag (FAF 36 → 42). Rosalina's neutral

playstyles even over the course of a single match, though they are more adept at turtling or more methodical playstyles. Banjo & Kazooie were buffed slightly

(primarily driven by the aforementioned chain grab vulnerability), and his tournament results have periodically fluctuated between being unusually good for

his PK Thunder can travel through opponents and requires less space. He also has many more options, including Zap Jump, Magnet Pull, and Z-air or Z-air

smash: Forward smash's weak hit deals 2% more damage (6% → 8%). Forward smash's has larger hitboxes and more horizontal range. Hitbox sizes (4.8/4/2u →

are typically characterized by sacrificing frame data in favor of having more range, Sora possesses one of the shortest effective ranges for a swordsman

this would impact the game's viability as a tournament fighter. While Brawl did develop its own tournament scene, debates over the game continually persisted

Break Spin from the Yo-yo ability. It deals more damage (8% → 14%), has less ending lag (FAF 60 → 48), and has more combo ability. It has significantly smaller

offer a more casual experience on its own. While these games limited the amount of Pokémon to the initial 151 (not including Alolan forms), two more Pokémon

of total tournament earnings in tournaments that had more than thirty entrants. Meta Knight in total won $42,394.32 in 2011 U.S. tournaments when money

resulted in them attaining minimal tournament representation, they have made up for it by achieving respectable tournament results, thanks to You3, Dandy Penguin

the color difference between their team palettes more obvious. When selecting characters in tournament mode, instead of displaying the character's colored

ground game. None of his grounded moves have more than 15 frames of start-up, whereas only his up smash has more than 30 frames of ending lag. Little Mac's

is the only universe with more than one downloadable character available in SSB4. Fire Emblem is the only universe with more than one Echo Fighter in Ultimate

results screen for unplayable characters like Giant Donkey Kong, making tournaments run more smoothly; in the past, this was problematic due to requiring resets

they do a little more damage and have a slightly longer range. His side special is Super Sheet, which is slightly slower, longer and more powerful than Mario's

he is interrupted during the initial animation. In matches where Snake has more than one opponent, the subject will be selected randomly. Each character

Knight). R.O.B. has achieved above average tournament results regardless, especially in Meta Knight-banned tournaments. Complete one of the following: Play 160

an outfit from Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course! NES Open Tournament Golf might be a more familiar title.” Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Tip: "Builder

strings, accordion, brass, woodwinds, and marching percussion, giving it more of an "oompah" feeling. The Rosalina in the Observatory portion is specifically

total of 123 alternate costumes in the game. When selecting characters in Tournament Mode, instead of displaying the character's colored image of the chosen

side may be more ideal than the other. The left side of the stage is made up of just two small platforms, but the right side has more space. Change up your

stick up or down to change the angle of the water spray. The more water you charge up, the more forcefully it will spray out. Mario Finale (Final Smash) –

Man's appearance in Smash was referenced in as a more recent appearance of the character. In No More Heroes III the final boss battle against Damon Ricotello

Classic: Results Screen (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) Tournament Registration Tournament Grid Tournament Match End Adventure Map Step: The Plain Step: The

Masashi is an outlier in terms of Melee playstyle, and proved that one did not need to be extremely proficient at technical skill to be successful at the highest

City. The tournament series was originally located at 6A Elizabeth Street but moved to 118 Baxter St in the same neighborhood in order to allow more room.

He teams with sixx in doubles, and the two have done well in doubles tournaments, taking sets off of teams such as Zgetto and Adam. DancingQueen90 was

Bros. Invitational tournament to play Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. He used Fox in the tournament, and won the Fan-Favorite Tournament after being eliminated

by now, Leffen had firmly established himself as a clear tournament favorite. Leffen entered more American events in fall 2015. At Paragon Los Angeles 2015

major tournament of 2016, Genesis 3 marked the revival of one of the most prolific tournament series in Smash history. Mang0 came into the tournament as an

just yet. His first huge tournament of 2016 was Shots Fired 2, where he placed 3rd, and used the money he got from the tournament to pay for his last surgery

was added. To qualify for a Silver category, a tournament needs a certain amount of entrants: If two or more players on the leaderboard had the same number

1st 4th Drrrwish SMASH ATTACK April 3rd-5th, 2009 33rd 5th Luma Need more SPACE-Tournament September 18th-20th, 2009 3rd 2nd DancingQueen90 VdSzWz January

Splash 3, losing in pools to Cal. A string of more solid placements eventually led to her first tournament win in September of 2017, and being ranked 6th

through the entire tournament, defeating Nairo, Tweek, and Light twice to win the tournament, marking his first victory at a major tournament. At Summit, ESAM

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