Zelda (SSBM): Difference between revisions

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→‎Most historically significant players: unless there’s a lot of good results to back up the claim with UmbreonMow, I’m going to remove them. I don’t really take “best in early meta” seriously anymore unless it’s actually well-documented. The most I can find are random games on YouTube.
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(→‎Most historically significant players: unless there’s a lot of good results to back up the claim with UmbreonMow, I’m going to remove them. I don’t really take “best in early meta” seriously anymore unless it’s actually well-documented. The most I can find are random games on YouTube.)
 
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*{{Sm|Kalne|Japan}} - [[Sheilda|Co-mains Zelda and Sheik]]. Has multiple top 8 at Japanese locals such as [[MasterHand]], and a win over {{Sm|Takuwan}}. Ranked 37th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]].
*{{Sm|Kalne|Japan}} - [[Sheilda|Co-mains Zelda and Sheik]]. Has multiple top 8 at Japanese locals such as [[MasterHand]] and was ranked 37th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]], becoming one of the few times a Zelda player has ranked on a country ranking.
*{{Sm|Narcissa|USA}} - Peaked at 2nd on the [[Chicago Power Rankings]], won [http://challonge.com/sgdq2013melee SGDQ 2013] and placed high at many [[Show Me Your Moves]] locals, later switched to Roy and became inactive.
*{{Sm|Narcissa|USA}} - A Zelda player who was considered one of the best in North America and peaked at 2nd on the [[Chicago Power Rankings]]. Won [http://challonge.com/sgdq2013melee SGDQ 2013], placed 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2015}}, and placed high at many [[Show Me Your Moves]] locals. She later switched to Roy before becoming inactive from competition.
*{{Sm|Rienne|USA}} - Created [https://www.profaneto.me/2017/07/the-profane-tome-index.html The Profane Tome], which is considered a "bible" for Zelda players. Is generally considered to be the best Zelda in the world at the moment. Has wins over {{Sm|Aura}}, {{Sm|Nicki}}, and {{Sm|Mekk}}.
*{{Sm|Rienne|USA}} - Created [https://www.profaneto.me/2017/07/the-profane-tome-index.html The Profane Tome], which is considered a "bible" for Zelda players. Is generally considered to be the best Zelda in the world at the moment, having wins over top players such as {{Sm|Aura}}, {{Sm|Nicki}}, and {{Sm|Mekk}}.
*{{Sm|The Lake|USA}} - The best Zelda player in the world prior to his death. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt VI}} and 25th at {{Trn|The Big House}}. Ranked 8th on [[Pittsburgh Power Rankings]] in 2017, peaked at 4th; 4-stocked {{Sm|Nintendude}} in a tournament match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtu.be/8RM-J9V8iP4|title=Nintendude Vs. The Lake}}</ref>
*{{Sm|The Lake|USA}} - The best Zelda player of all-time. He became a respected player in Pittsburgh, ranking as high as 4th on the [[Pittsburgh Power Rankings]] and has one of the most famous Zelda clips with his 4-stock over {{Sm|Nintendude}} in a tournament match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtu.be/8RM-J9V8iP4|title=Nintendude Vs. The Lake}}</ref> Outside of this, he holds the best Zelda results at notable regionals and majors, placing 25th at {{Trn|The Big House}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Revival of Melee 3}}. He passed away in October of 2022.
*{{Sm|UmbreonMow|USA}} - Considered the best Zelda in the early meta. Currently inactive.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
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