Editing Super Smash Bros. Melee

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'''''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. Melee|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''''' is a [[Genre#Fighting|fighting]] game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. This is the second installment in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and is the sequel to ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. Various characters from [[Nintendo]]'s popular franchises battle on different stages, also taken from the Nintendo franchises. Many major characters of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] make an appearance. The game's major focus is the multiplayer mode, while still offering a number of single-player modes.

In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', up to four characters fight on a side-view stage with invisible boundaries on each side. When a player hits these boundaries, the player is knocked out. Unlike other fighting games, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series thus does not rely on hit points for each character which have to be brought down to zero, but on damage percentage. Whenever a player is hit, they get a certain amount of percent damage. The maximum damage that can be dealt to a player is 999%. The higher the damage percentage is, the easier it is for the player to be knocked out.

[[File:Mrgamewatchmovea.png|left|thumb|The basic A attack. Here, [[Mr. Game & Watch]] attacks [[Ness]] with his A attack.]]

Players move around on the stages using the GameCube Controller's {{button|gcn|Stick}}, and can jump by pulling {{button|gcn|Stick}} up, or pressing the {{button|gcn|X}} or {{button|gcn|Y}} button. It is possible to jump again in the air a single time. Some characters also have the ability to multi-jump in the air. By moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} down, the player can crouch or move a layer down on the stage.

A basic attack is performed with the {{button|gcn|A}} button. When moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} into a direction, the player can attack upwards and downwards, or to either side. These attacks are usually weak and do not do very much damage. When the {{button|gcn|A}} button is pressed repeatedly, the character performs a standard combo, a fast sequence of weak attacks. When the {{button|gcn|Stick}} is titled fast and the {{button|gcn|A}} button is pressed in time, the player can perform a [[Smash attack (move)|smash attack]]. These are very powerful, chargeable attacks, which cause a lot of damage. Each character's moves for the side, up, and down smash attacks are different.

Each character has their own set of special moves, which are performed with the {{button|gcn|B}} button. When moving the {{button|gcn|Stick}} in a certain direction, or not moving it at all, a different special move is performed. The special moves are influenced by the character's individual personality, and have various effects, from doing more damage than with a normal attack, attacking from a distance, or repelling projectiles. Most characters' {{button|gcn|Stick}} up + {{button|gcn|B}} moves involve jumping, which makes it possible to perform a third jump in the air to prevent the character from falling down. The sideways special move was a new addition to the series.

[[File:Falcon parasol.jpg|thumb|left|[[Captain Falcon]] using a [[Parasol]].]]

Items appear on the stage at random and can be used by the players. Items have various effects, and some trigger by themselves. They can grant the character special abilities for a short time, like becoming invisible, contain a number of items themselves, explode when touched, or can be used as a weapon. When players are standing next to an item, they can use the {{button|gcn|A}} button to pick the item up. Some items have effects that are activated when the item is picked up or touched, such as reducing the character's damage percentage, or turning characters into a giant version of themselves. Other items can be used as weapons. A held weapon can be used with the {{button|gcn|A}} button. With the {{button|gcn|Z}} button, or {{button|gcn|L}} and {{button|gcn|R}} in combination with {{button|gcn|A}}, the weapon can be thrown away. This thrown item can also hurt other characters when it hits them.

When pressing the {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} triggers, or the {{button|gcn|Z}} button, the character's [[smashwiki:shield|shield]] is activated. The shield changes color depending on the player number (red for P1, blue for P2, yellow for P3, green for P4, and gray for a CPU). Shields can be used to prevent any kind of attack from a character or an item, only grabbing cannot be prevented. If used at the right time, and for only a split second, the shield can be used as a reflector for items thrown and most projectile attacks. More powerful ones such as Samus' fully charged charge shot, however, will merely be absorbed by the shield. The shield has the form of a bubble (except for Yoshi, where it is a [[Yoshi Egg]]). The shield's power decreases every time it is used, and when the shield breaks, the character will be unable to move for a certain period of time. The longer the player waits before using the shield, the stronger it becomes, similar to Bowser's Fire Breath. Also, the harder the player presses on the {{button|gcn|L}} or {{button|gcn|R}} triggers, or {{button|gcn|Z}} button depends on how thick the shield is, a thicker shield will erode slower from damage, but faster from time, while a thinner shield will erode more from damage but significantly less from time duration, adding to shielding strategy. Light characters may even be knocked out by the shield break.

Players are able to grab other characters and hold them. This allows the player to hit the character while they are not able to protect themselves or fight back. The player can also throw the character in any direction, or smash them to the ground. A thrown character can hit other characters and damage them this way, too. When not holding items and standing next to a character, the player can press {{button|gcn|Z}}, or {{button|gcn|L}} and {{button|gcn|R}} in combination with {{button|gcn|A}}, to grab the character. The player can now attack the grabbed character by using the {{button|gcn|Z}} or {{button|gcn|A}} buttons, and can also throw the other character in a direction by tilting the {{button|gcn|Stick}}.

 

Unlike in ''Super Smash Bros.'', however, players can break free from grabs. The less damage the grabbed player has, the easier it is to break free from a foe's grab. However, if the player takes a lot of damage, it becomes nearly impossible to break free from a foe's grab.

In single-player mode, the player can use the {{button|gcn|C}} to zoom the camera in or out. In VS mode, the player can move the {{button|gcn|C}} in any direction, allowing them to perform uncharged smash attacks easily. By pressing Up on the {{button|gcn|Pad}}, the player can use the [[Taunt]].

 

Certain characters even have attacks called [[meteor smash]]es. These attacks can send opponents falling downwards, but they are not impossible to recover from. Some meteor smashes are very weak, while others pack a strong punch.

There are four standard fighting modes in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. These can be freely chosen in VS mode. The regular matches in Single-Player mode only feature Stock matches, but different rules appear in the Event Matches. In all modes, it is possible that there is a tie between two or more players. When this happens, there will be a [[Sudden Death]]. It is a quick battle, where each of the players who are tied will fight. They each start with 300% damage, and the last player standing wins. The winner of Sudden Death wins the entire battle.

Players gain points by knocking out other players, and lose points by getting knocked out. When the [[Time Limit|time limit]] has run out, the player with the most points wins. It can be set by the player whether self-destructs cause players to lose 0, 1, or 2 points. A special function that displays the player's points during battle can also be unlocked. This mode is used by default in the VS. Mode, though it is rarely used in the Single-Player events.

Players have a set number of lives. They lose lives when they are knocked out. The last player standing wins. Optionally, a time limit can be specified. When the time has run out, the player with the most lives wins. This mode is featured throughout the Classic and All-Star Mode, and there is always a set time limit in these modes.

Players have to collect [[Smash Coin]]s. Coins appear by hitting an opponent. When a player gets knocked out, they will lose half of his coins. When the time limit has run out, the player with the most coins wins. This fighting mode is rarely used in the Event Matches of the single-player mode, but is also available in VS matches.

Players get points for their fighting style. There are 249 different kinds of bonus points. Bonus points can be simplified for knock outs, for jumping a lot, for looking in the same direction all the time, for getting a rare [[Pokémon]] out of a Poké Ball, etc. When the time limit has run out, the player with the most points wins. Most bonuses also have humorous names.

 

For a list of bonuses, see [[smashwiki:List of bonuses#Super Smash Bros. Melee|here]].

''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' contains a total of 25 playable characters (26 including [[Zelda]]'s alter ego, [[Sheik]]); the twelve original characters return for this game, while thirteen more have been added. Fourteen characters (fifteen including [[Zelda]]'s alter ego, [[Sheik]]) are available by default, while eleven more can be unlocked. Seven of them originated from the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. These characters are [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Donkey Kong]].

 

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!width=12%|Character

!width=12%|Series

!width=50%|Description

!witdh=25%|Special Moves

|rowspan=4|Mario is a balanced character with a variety of moves. He attacks quickly, but jumps low and has average recovery. His backwards throw can throw almost farther than any other character's throws. His Cape helps deflect oncoming attacks and shoots whatever is being shot at him back to his opponent.

!rowspan=4|[[File:Captain Falcon Melee art.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Captain Falcon]]

|rowspan=4|''F-Zero''

|rowspan=4|Captain Falcon is the fastest-running character in the game. His attacks are quick, but some are still very strong, particularly his forward aerial knee attack and up-smash. His Falcon Punch is notable for its sheer power. Similar to Fox, he is unique in a way that he is both fast and strong.

|[[Captain Falcon#Falcon Punch|Falcon Punch]]

|[[Captain Falcon#Raptor Boost|Raptor Boost]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleeFox.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Fox McCloud|Fox]]

|rowspan=4|''Star Fox''

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!rowspan=4|[[File:Ssbmiceclimbers.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Ice Climbers]]''

|rowspan=4|''Ice Climber''

!rowspan=4|[[File:Ssbmness.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Ness]]

|rowspan=4|Ness is a slow character who relies on his PSI attacks. He can attack with a baseball bat and a yo-yo as his smash attacks. To recover with his PK Thunder, Ness must direct the ball of lightning and hit himself to catapult himself towards the stage. He also uses his PSI Magnet to recover damage with certain enemy projectiles.

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!rowspan=4|[[File:Ssbmkirby.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Kirby]]

|rowspan=4|Kirby is a light and fairly slow character with weak attacks. He can jump five times in mid-air. His Swallow attack allows him to copy other characters' {{button|gcn|B}} abilities. He has the ability to become a Stone and come crashing down on his enemies.

|rowspan=4|Samus is a heavy character with powerful attacks. Her Grappling Beam, while slow, allows her to grab characters from farther away. She can charge up a shot which increases in power the longer it's charging.

|[[Samus Aran#Charge Shot|Charge Shot]]

|[[Samus Aran#Screw Attack|Screw Attack]]

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|[[Samus Aran#Bomb|Bomb]]

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!rowspan=4|[[File:Zeldaart.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]''

|rowspan=4|''The Legend of Zelda''

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|[[Princess Zelda#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]]

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|[[Princess Zelda#Transform|Transform]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleeShiek.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Sheik]]''

|rowspan=4|''The Legend of Zelda''

|rowspan=4|Sheik is Zelda's alter-ego. Compared to Zelda, Shiek moves faster, attacks rapidly and combos well. However, unlike Zelda, Sheik does not have a lot of powerful moves. Zelda can transform into Sheik at any point during the match and vice versa, though the player can be Sheik at the start of the battle by holding down {{button|gcn|A}} on the controller.

|[[Sheik#Needle Storm|Needle Storm]]

|[[Sheik#Chain|Chain]]

|[[Sheik#Vanish|Vanish]]

|[[Sheik#Transform|Transform]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Link]]

|rowspan=4|''The Legend of Zelda''

|rowspan=4|Link is a character of high weight and medium strength. However, he is rather slow. He uses his sword to attack. He also shoots a bow and has a boomerang.

|[[Link#Hero's Bow|Bow]]

|[[Link#Boomerang|Boomerang]]

|[[Link#Spin Attack |Spin Attack]]

|[[Link#Bomb|Bomb]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleePikachu.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Pikachu]]

|rowspan=4|''Pokémon''

|rowspan=4|Pikachu is fast and light. It uses its electric attacks to damage other enemies. Pikachu's recovery is unique in a way that it can be used twice, provided that the second recovery is in a different direction.

|[[Pikachu#Thunder Jolt|Thunder Jolt]]

|[[Pikachu#Skull Bash|Skull Bash]]

|[[Pikachu#Quick Attack|Quick Attack]]

|[[Pikachu#Thunder|Thunder]]

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!width=25%|Special Moves

|[[Jigglypuff#Pound|Pound]]

|[[Jigglypuff#Rest|Rest]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleeDr.Mario.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Dr. Mario]]''

|rowspan=4|''Super Mario''

|rowspan=4|Dr. Mario is very similar to Mario, though his attacks have different effects (usually electric instead of fire), but act the same way as Mario's. Most of his attacks are stronger than Mario's, though he moves slower.

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*Clear Classic or Adventure mode with Mario without continuing

|[[Capsule|Megavitamin]]s

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|[[Super Sheet]]

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|[[Super Jump Punch]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Pichuart.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Pichu]]''

|rowspan=4|''Pokémon''

|rowspan=4|Pichu's moves are similar to Pikachu's. It is the lightest character in the game. Like Pikachu, it moves and attacks quickly. Like said in the National Pokedex, whenever it uses an electric attack, Pichu will inflict damage to itself. The creator of the game has stated multiple times that Pichu is a "joke character".

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*Complete Event #37--Legendary Pokémon

|[[Pichu#Thunder Jolt|Thunder Jolt]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Falco Melee art.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]''

|rowspan=4|''Star Fox''

|rowspan=4|Falco's moves are similar to those of Fox's. He is not as fast as Fox, but he jumps higher and has a longer reach. His Blaster also functions differently; it fires more slowly, but it can stun enemies.

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|[[Falco Lombardi#Blaster|Blaster]]

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|[[Falco Lombardi#Falco Phantasm|Falco Phantasm]]

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|[[Falco Lombardi#Fire Bird|Fire Bird]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:MeleeMarth.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Marth]]''

|rowspan=4|''Fire Emblem''

|rowspan=4|Marth is a fast character with average strength and weight. He uses a sword to attack, granting him one of the longest reaches in the game. He is known for his very good air attacks that can easily string together. Marth's attacks are strongest at the tip of the sword.

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*Use the fourteen default characters in either Classic mode or Melee matches

|[[Marth#Shield Breaker|Shield Breaker]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Young Link.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Young Link]]''

|rowspan=4|''The Legend of Zelda''

|rowspan=4|Young Link's moves are similar to Link's. However, he is weaker, lighter, faster, and can [[Wall Jump]].

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|[[Young Link#Fire Bow|Fire Bow]]

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|[[Young Link#Boomerang|Boomerang]]

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|[[Young Link#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]

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|[[Young Link#Bomb|Bomb]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:GanondorfMelee.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Ganondorf]]''

|rowspan=4|''The Legend of Zelda''

|rowspan=4|Ganondorf's attacks are similar to Captain Falcon's. However, he is very slow, quite heavy, and possesses the strongest attacks in terms of knockback. He also has a unique special attack when pressing {{button|gcn|A}} and moving {{button|gcn|Stick}} upwards; different from a smash attack.

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*Complete Event #29--Triforce Gathering

|[[Ganondorf#Warlock Punch|Warlock Punch]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Mewtwo.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Mewtwo]]''

|rowspan=4|''Pokémon''

|rowspan=4|Mewtwo is a slow, floaty character, who features a strong grab and some powerful throws. The game attributes its low weight to the fact that it hovers above ground.

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|[[Mewtwo#Shadow Ball|Shadow Ball]]

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|[[Mewtwo#Confusion|Confusion]]

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|[[Mewtwo#Teleport|Teleport]]

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|[[Mewtwo#Disable|Disable]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Ssbmluigi.jpg|75px]]<br>[[Luigi]]

|rowspan=4|''Super Mario''

|rowspan=4|Luigi is a character with average weight and speed, but with above average strength. He has many similarities to Mario in his move set. He jumps high, but has slow aerial speed and low traction.

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|[[Green Fireball|Fireball]]

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|[[Green Missile]]

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|[[Super Jump Punch]]

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|[[Luigi Cyclone]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Roy1.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]]''

|rowspan=4|''Fire Emblem''

|rowspan=4|Roy is similar to Marth, though unlike Marth, his attacks are strongest at the base of his sword, and his aerial attacks are very bad. His fully charged Flare Blade is the game's strongest non-reflected attack, but it backfires when charged maximally, doing 10% damage to Roy himself.

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|[[Roy (Fire Emblem)#Flare Blade|Flare Blade]]

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|[[Roy (Fire Emblem)#Double-Edge Dance|Double-Edge Dance]]

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|[[Roy (Fire Emblem)#Blazer|Blazer]]

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|[[Roy (Fire Emblem)#Counter|Counter]]

!rowspan=4|[[File:Mr.GameandWatchart.jpg|75px]]<br>''[[Mr. Game & Watch]]''

|rowspan=4|Game & Watch

|rowspan=4|Mr. Game & Watch has average speed and strength, but his weight is low due to his 2D appearance. His Judgment attack chooses a number from 1-9 at random, getting stronger each number. 9 can cause a 1-hit-KO, while 1 does minimal knockback and damage and even damages Mr. Game & Watch himself.

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|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Chef|Chef]]

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|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Judge|Judge]]

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|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Fire|Fire]]

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|[[Mr. Game & Watch#Oil Panic|Oil Panic]]

There are twenty-nine selectable stages in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Eighteen stages are available by default, while the other eleven must be unlocked. Three of these stages return from ''Super Smash Bros.''

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|[[File:Ssbm-nd-iceclimbersstage.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Icicle Mountain| Infinite Glacier:<br>Icicle Mountain]]

|align=left|Icicle Mountain is a stage that scrolls up and down at different speeds. It has many different small platforms to jump on, similar to the classical platforming ''{{wp|Ice Climber}}'' series.

|[[File:Princess Peach's Castle Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Princess Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom:<br>Princess Peach's Castle]]

|align=left|In this stage, the battle takes place on the roof of Princess Peach's Castle from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. There are some hovering platforms at either side of the small tower. Switches can be activated, making [[? Block]]s appear. From time to time, a [[Banzai Bill]] is shot into the castle, causing an explosion.

|[[File:Kongo Jungle Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Kongo Falls|DK Island:<br>Kongo Jungle]]

|align=left|The Kongo Jungle stage is set on logs over a waterfall. A small platform also appears to the right, and sometimes logs are falling down the waterfall, creating temporary platforms. Below the stage is a [[Barrel Cannon]] which shoots out characters in a random direction when they fall into it.

|[[File:Great Bay Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Great Bay| Termina:<br>Great Bay]]

|align=left|The Great Bay stage, based on ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', has two platforms which stand fixed in the water, and a swimming stone. Sometimes, a turtle rises from the water, creating additional platforms. [[Tingle]] is also seen on the stage with a giant balloon, and is forming another platform.

|[[File:Yoshi's Story Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Story (stage)|Yoshi's Island:<br>Yoshi's Story]]

|align=left|Yoshi's Story features elements of the game ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. In the center is [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]], and three smaller platforms are hovering above it. It also has a cloud moving below it to catch falling characters. [[Fly Guy]]s fly by occasionally, carrying Food.

|[[File:Fountain of Dreams Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Fountain of Dreams|Dream Land:<br>Fountain of Dreams]]

|align=left|On the Fountain of Dreams stage from the [[:Category:Kirby series|''Kirby'' series]], the fountain itself forms a big platform in the middle with three smaller hovering platforms above it, whose height varies.

|[[File:Zelda'sCorneria.png|100px]]<br>[[Corneria| Lylat System:<br>Corneria]]

|align=left|In the Corneria stage from the [[:Category:Star Fox series|''Star Fox'' series]], the battle is held on the Great Fox, a spaceship. From time to time, Arwings fly by and shoot at the combatants.

|[[File:Melee Rainbow Cruise.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Rainbow Cruise|Mushroom Kingdom:<br>Rainbow Cruise]]

|align=left|Rainbow Cruise(NTSC)/Rainbow Ride (PAL) is a moving stage with different environments based on [[Rainbow Ride]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It starts on a floating ship, which falls down after a certain time, and players have to move on over the various platforms.

|[[File:Jungle Japes Melee.png|100px]]<br>[[Jungle Japes (stage)|DK Island:<br>Jungle Japes]]

|align=left|The Jungle Japes stage from the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]] is set on a river, with three ledges made of wood with a house and a toilet house found on them. The players fight on these platforms. Occasionally, [[Klaptrap]]s jump out of the water, trying to drag characters downwards into the water.

|[[File:Hyruletemple.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Temple (stage)|Hyrule:<br>Temple]]

|align=left|The Temple is the biggest stage of the game, designed after several games from the [[:Category:The Legend of Zelda series|''Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It features many different platforms and a tunnel system. Despite its size, it does not have any side effects.

|[[File:Melee Yoshi's Island.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island:<br>Yoshi's Island]]

|align=left|The Yoshi's Island stage is set in a scene from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The area is enclosed by a slope on the one side and a [[Warp Pipe]] on the other. In the middle, there is a hole with [[Rotating Block]]s above it. There are also two groups of Rotating Blocks floating on the stage serving as additional platforms.

|[[File:Greengreens.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Green Greens|Dream Land:<br>Green Greens]]

|align=left|Green Greens from the ''Kirby'' series is consisting of three separated grass platforms. The huge tree, [[Whispy Woods]], blows the characters away. Sometimes, [[apple]]s fall from him. Also, blocks and bomb blocks fall from the sky in between the platforms.

|[[File:Venom.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Venom|Lylat System:<br>Venom]]

|align=left|Much like Corneria, Venom is featuring the Great Fox flying over the surface. But unlike Corneria, the battle is fought on the Great Fox's four wings, and the ship is seen from the front. [[Arwing]]s also appear and shoot at the players.

|[[File:SSBB Brinstar Stage.png|100px]]<br>[[Brinstar|Planet Zebes:<br>Brinstar]]

|align=left|Brinstar from ''[[:Category:Metroid series|Metroid]]'' is consisting of several platforms which are held together by organic material or other objects. These connections can be destroyed, causing some of the platforms to hover in the air. Sometimes, acid rises from below burning the characters, but also restoring broken connections.

|[[File:Melee Onett.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Onett|Eagleland:<br>Onett]]

|align=left|In Onett from ''[[:Category:EarthBound series|EarthBound]]'', the battle takes place on a few houses in the village and a nearby tree. Cars drive by and hit characters when they do not avoid them. There are warning signs announcing the cars. The platforms of the drug store in the middle can collapse, but restore themselves after a certain time.

|[[File:Mute City.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Mute City (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|F-Zero Grand Prix:<br>Mute City]]

|align=left|Mute City takes place on a large F-Zero race track with a small platform hovering in the middle of it. Occasionally, this platform will go down, exposing the road. F-Zero gliders will sometimes race into the players, but can also be destroyed.

|[[File:Melee Pokemon Stadium.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium|Kanto:<br>Pokémon Stadium]]

|align=left|The Pokémon Stadium looks like a simple stage with two floating platforms, but every once in a while the stage will change into one of four different terrains: Water, Fire, Rock, and Grass, which all have different featured obstacles.

|[[File:SSBM Mushroom Kingdom.png|100px]]<br>[[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom<br>Kingdom]]

|align=left|The Mushroom Kingdom stage features many objects from classical ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, such as [[Brick Block]]s and [[? Block]]s, which contain items, as well as falling platforms above two gaps.

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!width=18%|To Unlock

|[[Flat Zone|Superflat World:<br>Flat Zone]]

|Clear Classic, Adventure, or All-Star with Mr. Game & Watch.

|align=left|The Flat Zone modeled after a [[Game & Watch]] system. From time to time, wrenches, buckets, and other tools fall from the top. Oil can also be spilled over the ground, making it hard for the players to move. Some platforms vanish and appear at different places.

|[[Brinstar Depths|Planet Zebes:<br>Brinstar Depths]]

|Play 50 Melee matches

|align=left|Unlike Brinstar, this ''Metroid'' stage features a large round rock platform found inside a spherical cage covered in embedded spikes. There are few floating rocks, which players can jump onto at any time. From time to time, Kraid slashes the large platform which causes it to rotate in any direction, exposing a different side of it.

|[[Fourside|Eagleland:<br>Fourside]]

|align=left|This ''EarthBound'' stage is set high on the skyscrapers of Fourside. Players have to be careful not to fall into the gaps between the buildings. It has a giant [[UFO]] that occasionally shows up on the screen and can be used as a platform.

|[[Big Blue (stage)|F-Zero Grand Prix:<br>Big Blue]]

|align=left|Big Blue is side-scrolling, and the fight takes place on top of the F-Zero gliders. Players have to be cautious not to hit the track, as they would stay behind and, because of the high speed of the gliders, would hit the barrier at the left end of the stage, knocking them out.

|[[Poké Floats|Kanto Skies:<br>Poké Floats]]

|align=left|Poké Floats takes place in the skies of Kanto, where giant floating Pokémon balloons are found. During this stage, the player must jump onto one balloon by the time the others vanish.

|[[Mushroom Kingdom II|Mushroom<br>Kingdom II]]

|align=left|Mushroom Kingdom II, actually featuring ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', has a generic scene from the game with several platforms and a waterfall that forms gorges between them. Occasionally, logs will fall down the waterfall, creating temporary platforms. A [[Pidgit]] will also occasionally fly in, creating another platform, and a [[Birdo]] appears from time to time, spitting Birdo Eggs at the characters. Birdo can be KOed in a series of weak attacks or one strong attack.

|[[Battlefield|Special Stages:<br>Battlefield]]

|align=left|Battlefield is a floating stage in space consisting of a big platform in the middle and three smaller platforms hovering above it. The stage does not have any side effects, which allows players to solely concentrate on the fight.

|[[Final Destination|Special Stages:<br>Final Destination]]

|Clear Event 51: The Showdown

|align=left|Final Destination has absolutely no features, so the combatants are not bothered by the stage in any way.

|[[Dream Land (Super Smash Bros.)|Past Stages:<br>Dream Land]]

|Clear Target Test with every character

|align=left|The Dream Land is a stage returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'' The only feature is [[Whispy Woods]] who occasionally blows a harsh wind in a random direction.

|[[Super Happy Tree (stage)|Past Stages:<br>Yoshi's Island]]

|align=left|Yoshi's Island is a stage returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'' It is consisting of a big platform with the [[Super Happy Tree]] in the background, three other smaller floating platforms above, and three clouds at the edges of the stage, which vanish when a character stands on them too long.

|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Past Stages:<br>Kongo Jungle]]

|Clear 15-Minute Melee

|align=left|The Kongo Jungle is a stage returning from ''Super Smash Bros.'' The stage is made out of a large wooden platform with several smaller, sometimes floating ones around it. There is also a [[Barrel Cannon]] underneath the arena.

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![[Barrel]]

|''Super Smash Bros.''

|The Barrel contains a single random item, which can be released by smashing the barrel or throwing it against a wall. When thrown to the ground, it will roll onward and hit players.

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![[Barrel Cannon]]

|''Donkey Kong''

|The Barrel Cannon is used to trap a character inside. Then the barrel rotates, and depending when the trapped character presses a button, they will be fired out in a certain angle. However, the Barrel Cannon vanishes quite quickly after appearing on the stage.

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![[Beam Sword]]

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![[Bob-omb]]

|''Super Mario''

|The Bob-omb can be thrown at another character to cause an explosion. If left on the ground for a few seconds, it starts walking around. It then explodes after a certain amount of time or if it walks into a character.

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![[Bunny Hood]]

|''The Legend of Zelda''

|The character wearing the Bunny Hood is faster and can jump higher.

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![[Capsule (Super Smash Bros. series)|Capsule]]

|The Capsule contains a single random item that is small. It can be easily thrown and sometimes explodes when hitting the wall or a character.

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![[Cloaking Device]]

|''Perfect Dark''

|The Cloaking Device makes the player invisible. The player still takes damage regardless of being invisible and harder to hit, but their damage percentage will not increase while invisible.

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![[Crate]]

|The Crate contains three different random items. Sometimes, it explodes when hit.

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![[Egg]]

|The Egg contains a single item and is very similar to the Capsule. Whether it is a weapon or Food depends on the current stage. It can also explode.

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![[Fan (Super Smash Bros. series)|Fan]]

|The Fan is used to smack other characters. It is difficult to escape the Fan's fast hits, though they do not do much damage per hit.

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![[Flipper (Balloon Fight)|Flipper]]

|''Balloon Fight''

|When thrown, the Flipper stops hovering in the air, creating an obstacle for players. It can also repel projectiles.

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![[Fire Flower]]

|The Fire Flower is used to shoot fire at other characters. It is not, like in the ''Mario'' series, similar to the Fireball attack, but to Bowser's Fire Breath.

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![[Food]]

|The player's damage meter is reduced by a small amount. The actual amount varies from food to food.

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![[Freezie]]

|The Freezie glides along the stage and can fall off edges. It can be destroyed before it has been picked up. It can be used to freeze other players in an ice block when throwing it at them. Using fiery attacks will make them normal again.

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![[Green Shell]]

|The Green Shell can be thrown, and then slides along the ground, being able to hit multiple characters.

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![[Hammer]]

|''Donkey Kong''

|A massive hammer from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. If picked up, it can do great damage, the hammer of the top of the head will stay on all the time from now on.

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![[Heart Container]]

|The Heart Container reduces the player's damage meter by 100%.

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![[Home-Run Bat]]

|When a smash attack is performed with a Home-Run Bat, the hit character is knocked out instantly. It is also featured in the [[Home-Run Contest]].

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![[Lip's Stick]]

|''Panel de Pon''

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![[Maxim Tomato]]

|''Kirby''

|The player's damage meter is reduced by 50% when picked up.

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![[Cap Block#Super Smash Bros. series|Metal Box]]

|Hitting the Metal Box makes the player metal. They weigh a lot and cannot be thrown off the stage easily; but if they are thrown off, they cannot jump easily and it is harder to survive for them.

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![[Motion-Sensor Bomb]]

|When placed on the ground, the ceiling, or the side of a ledge, the Motion-Sensor Bomb stays on the ground and explodes when someone touches it.

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![[Mr. Saturn]]

|''EarthBound''

|They are used to throw it at other characters. When they are caught by the player again, they do not vanish, and can hit the other character many times.

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![[Parasol]]

|The Parasol can be used to hit other characters. When falling, the character holding the parasol glides down slowly.

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![[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]]

|When the Party Ball opens, items appear at random. There is a high chance that the items will be Food or Bob-ombs.

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![[Poison Mushroom]]

|The opposite of Super Mushrooms. The player shrinks, gets easier to K.O., and is weaker; but they also become more flexible and has more evasion.

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![[Poké Ball]]

|When the Poké Ball is opened, a [[Pokémon]] appears. The effect of the Pokémon varies, but they mostly involve attacking the players' enemies without hurting their owner. However, some Pokémon hurt all players within their range. See the [[Pokémon#Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Melee|List of Pokémon in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']].

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![[Ray Gun]]

|The Ray Gun can shoot out laser beams. It has 14 beams before it runs out.

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![[Red Shell]]

|The Red Shell is much like the Green Shell, but does less damage, homes in on characters, and cannot fall off the stage.

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![[Screw Attack]]

|''Metroid''

|As long as a character is holding the Screw Attack in their hand, their jump is in the form of Samus's [[Screw Attack (move)|Screw Attack move]]. When another character is hit by it, they also do that jump and take damage.

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![[Super Star|Starman]]

|The Starman makes players invincible for a moment. They do not take damage from their enemies and cannot be hit or grabbed, but they can still fall off the stage and get knocked out this way.

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![[Star Rod (Kirby)|Star Rod]]

|When the Star Rod is used, stars come flying out of it, hitting other characters. The Star Rod has limited use and when all stars have run out, the Star Rod cannot shoot stars anymore.

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![[Super Mushroom]]

|It makes the player larger, and thus become stronger, harder to K.O., but easier to hit (due to the size) and less flexible.

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![[Super Scope]]

|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] peripheral

|The Super Scope shoots out many small energy balls, or, when charged up, up to three big energy balls. When it runs out of ammo, no more energy balls can fly out of it.

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![[Warp Star]]

|The character who picks the Warp Star up flies up into the air, and then crashes right back down, causing an explosion that damages other players. By tilting the {{button|gcn|Stick}} while in the air, the player can take influence on the landing point.

==Single-player mode==

Classic is based on the 1P Game from the game's predecessor, ''Super Smash Bros.'' Unlike the previous game, the opponents and the stage are chosen at random, but there remains a set pattern for the battles. For setup, the player has to choose the difficulty (Very Easy, Easy, Normal, Hard, or Very Hard) and the number of lives (1 - 5) they will have for the whole mode.

 

All battles are in stock mode, with the opponents having one life, and a five-minute time limit (if in a rare case that if time runs out in a battle, the player will lose one life and will have to play that stage again from the beginning). The arena is one of the opponent's home arenas. There are also three bonus stages. When failing in one of them, the players do not lose a life for their upcoming battles.

 

When the players run out of stock lives during the mode's progress, they can use a continue to gain all lives again, but they lose points for that, and at any setting except for Very Easy, they will have to pay coins for the Continue. Those coins are won in any regular battle by performing smash attacks, or in the Bonus Stages of the Classic Mode. They can also be used to pay for the Continue in the Adventure and All-Star mode and in the Trophy Lottery mode.

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!colspan=2 style="background:orange"|<big>Classic Mode</big><br>

!Bonus Stage 1: [[Break the Targets!]]

|The player has to hit all the [[target]]s within a time limit of 2 minutes. Each character has their own arena for the target test.

|Same as Stage 1.

|A team of the player and two allies fight a single opponent. However, the opponent appears in their giant form, as if they collected a Super Mushroom.

!Bonus Stage 2: [[Collect the Trophies!]]

|The player has to collect three Trophies falling from above. To do this, players must hit them so that they fall into their collection spot. If the player catches the three trophies, at the finish of Classic Mode they will receive the bonus Collector.