Editing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

{{italic title|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}

{{Infobox

|image=[[File:SSBWiiU NA Boxart.png|250px]]<br>'''Wii U North American boxart'''

|developer=[[Sora Ltd.]]<br>[[Bandai Namco Games]]

|released={{releasedate|USA|November 21, 2014|Europe|November 28, 2014|Australia|November 29, 2014|Japan|December 6, 2014|}}

|genre=Fighting

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E10+|pegi=12|cero=A|acb=PG|usk=12}}

|modes=Single player<br>Multiplayer

|media={{container|wiiu=1|wiiudl=1}}

|input={{input|wiiu=1|wiiununchuk=1|wiiuclassic=1|wiiusideways=1|wiiupro=1|wiiugamecube=1|wiiu3ds=1}}

'''''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''''' is the fifth installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], and was developed by [[Sora Ltd.]] and [[Bandai Namco Games]].<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/06-21-2012/message Nintendo Direct 06-21-2012: Message from Masahiro Sakurai]</ref> While this game and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' were developed simulataneously, the Nintendo 3DS version launched earlier due to its earlier completion of development.

==Gameplay==

''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' have some similarities and differences from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', as well as differences between the two versions. [[Final Smash|Final Smashes]] and [[Footstool Jump]]ing make a return, while the "tripping" mechanic has been removed<ref name="Developer Direct">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ#aid=P-_6kKFPkbY YouTube - Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U @E3 2013]</ref>. The pace of battles has also been stated to be in between ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.  

Both games have the same roster of playable characters in order to keep them consistent. The movesets and animations of some returning characters were changed more significantly than during the transition from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' to ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', with many returning characters having completely new moves, and major alterations (such as Pit). Aesthetically, the games are much more stylized and visually intense than previous entries, with the overall colors being bolder and brighter and many elements having been redone to stand out more.

[[File:Menú Smash Wii U.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Main menu.]]

The Wii U version does not make much use of the GamePad's touch screen during gameplay. However, in addition to Off-TV Play, the Wii U GamePad can display in-battle stats, such as damage percentages.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ&list=UUGIY_O-8vW4rfX98KlMkvRg Wii U - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]. Posted to YouTube by Nintendo (October 23, 2014). Retrieved October 23, 2014.</ref> Like in all games, Smash has its traditional fighting game mode with its customized rules where four chosen fighters play on chosen stages. This includes the Stamina mode (where players get HP that decreases), Time (time limit), Stock (lives) and Coin Battle (winner is the one that collects the most coins). Special Smash also returns in this version, allowing players to battle under certain conditions.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

[[File:SSB4 3DS Equipment.jpeg|thumb]]

Players can send customized fighters from one version to the other. Players can customize fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each. The Mii Fighters and Palutena, however, have custom special attacks that aren't variants of the original attacks; these are unlocked from the beginning. Players can also equip items to fighters to increase specific attributes (attack, defense, or speed) while sacrificing others. Up to three items can be equipped at a time, and some items provide additional side effects to the fighter.<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/howto/entry2.html]</ref> Custom characters cannot be used in With Anyone online. Additionally, by connecting the two games the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version<ref>S. Good, Owen (September 13, 2014). [http://www.polygon.com/2014/9/13/6145039/super-smash-bros-on-will-u-will-allow-players-to-use-a-3ds-as-a Super Smash Bros. on Wii U will allow players to use a 3DS as a controller]. Polygon. Retrieved September 15, 2014.</ref>.

[[File:SSB4 Wii U 8-player Smash.jpg|thumb|210px|An 8-Player Smash on [[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]].]]

A new game mode known as 8-Player Smash is also available. As opposed to the traditional four player battles ''Super Smash Bros.'' is known for, up to eight players can join a single battle. In this special game mode, most stages are restricted when five or six players are playing and even more when seven or eight are playing.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

===Smash Tour===

[[File:SmashTourSSBWiiU.jpeg|thumb|200px|left|The normal sized Smash Tour board.]]

Smash Tour is a new mode serving as the exclusive mode for the Wii U version. Smash Tour is a board game mode in which players (as Miis) travel around a board by spinning a wheel, collecting fighters and power-ups for their fighters scattered around the board. Players start with two fighters by default. If two players cross paths, then all players are pitted into a Smash battle for a reward, and the winner obtains a fighter from one of the other players. Players may also obtain items that can be used to trigger various effects, and random events may also occur on the board. Checkpoints are also scattered around the board which boost players' stats when they pass over them. After all the turns have ended, players fight in a Stock match using their stat boosts, their stock based on the fighters they collected. The player can choose between a small, normal-sized, and big board to play on.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

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In Special Orders, the player has the choice of playing either "Master Orders" or "Crazy Orders", referring to [[Master Hand]] and [[Crazy Hand]]<ref>https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKmFm4h0Pw</ref>. In their respective modes, Master Hand and Crazy Hand construct challenges for the player. Players purchase tickets in order to face challenges. In Master Orders, players purchase tickets in order to try one of three challenges, the reward depending on the difficulty; each ticket is used separately, and each challenge may only be tried once. Playing Crazy Orders requires the player to either use a pass or pay gold; the player can then play any number of challenges to rack up rewards within a set time limit before facing Crazy Hand in a final battle. If the player loses at any point they lose all of their rewards.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

Events return exclusively in the Wii U version of the game, in which players take on a series of themed battles. Events are arranged in a grid, however, and the path forward reveals itself when the player completes a given event. Players can also receive various rewards such as trophies, gold, and Special Orders passes by completing challenges. Like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', two player Events are also available.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

====Classic====

The Wii U version's Classic Mode operates in a different manner from that of the 3DS version. It still maintains the intensity system in the 3DS version; players can spend gold to increase the intensity level, and if the player gets a Game Over, some of his/her rewards will be lost, and the intensity will lower by .5, unless the intensity level is set at 2.0.

Instead of paths, the player has to choose which group of fighters that he/she wants to fight. As many as seven opponents may be fought in a single stage. One of the opponents includes the rival, which is programmed to be harder than the other opponents. The longer the rival stays alive, the stronger it'll become. On some occasions, an intruder may pop up for one match; the intruder will either be giant-sized or metallic. Some opponents may even possess rewards, which can either be gold, trophies, custom parts, or a Crazy Orders Pass.

There are a total of 7 stages, with the first three stages consisting of battles against default opponents and the rival. For stages 4 and 5, the player will face an additional group of opponents, but they'll use their alternate color schemes; these opponents may also come equipped with their custom special moves. Stage 6 pits the player against the Fighting Mii Team, where he/she must KO 20 Fighting Miis. Stage 7 pits the player against Master Hand, but higher intensities will add Crazy Hand, and even Master Core to the mix. Unlike in the 3DS version, the player does not have the option to avoid fighting Crazy Hand on intensity levels 3.0 and higher.

 

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|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (5.5 or higher) (Master Edges, Master Shadow)

====All-Star====

Unlike Classic, All-Star is almost the same as in the Nintendo 3DS version. Some differences include a larger rest area, and the reversed fighting order; in the beginning, players face the characters that debuted first, later finishing with the oldest fighters in the game.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

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|2013-2007

|[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma (species)|Luma]]<br>[[Wii Fit Trainer]]<br>[[Shulk]]<br>[[Dark Pit]]*<br>[[Robin]]<br>[[Lucina]]*<br>[[Greninja]]

|[[Mario Galaxy]]<br>[[Kalos Pokémon League]]<br>[[Skyworld]]<br>[[Coliseum]]<br>[[Wii Fit Studio]]

|[[Villager]]<br>[[Olimar]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]<br>[[Toon Link]]<br>[[Zero Suit Samus]]<br>[[Ike]]<br>[[Lucario]]

|[[Town and City]]<br>[[Smashville]]<br>[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]]<br>[[Pyrosphere (stage)|Pyrosphere]]<br>[[Castle Siege]]<br>[[Garden of Hope]]

|[[Ness]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Pikachu]]<br>[[Charizard]]<br>[[Jigglypuff]]<br>[[Sheik]]<br>[[Ganondorf]]

|[[Onett]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]<br>[[Bridge of Eldin]]<br>[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle 64]]

|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]<br>[[Kirby]]<br>[[King Dedede]]<br>[[Wario]]*<br>[[Fox McCloud|Fox]]<br>[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]*<br>[[Meta Knight]]

|[[Halberd]]<br>[[Orbital Gate Assault]]<br>[[Lylat Cruise]]<br>[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]<br>[[Windy Hill Zone]]

|[[Pit]]<br>[[Palutena]]<br>[[Mega Man]]<br>[[Marth]]<br>[[Dr. Mario]]*<br>[[Yoshi]]<br>[[Captain Falcon]]

|[[Wily Castle]]<br>[[Woolly World]]<br>[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island]]<br>[[Port Town Aero Dive]]

|1986-1984

|[[Duck Hunt]]*<br>[[R.O.B.]]*<br>[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<br>[[Bowser]]<br>[[Link]]<br>[[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]<br>[[Samus]]

|[[Mushroom Kingdom U]]<br>[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]]<br>[[Skyloft]]<br>[[Norfair]]<br>[[Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt]]<br>[[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew]]

|[[Mr. Game & Watch]]*<br>[[Pac-Man]]<br>[[Mario]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Luigi]]<br>[[Little Mac]]

|[[Delfino Plaza]]<br>[[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]<br>[[Flat Zone X]]<br>[[PAC-LAND]]

<small>* - only available in the full All-Star mode.</small>

====Vault====

Similar to the Nintendo 3DS version, the Vault allows players to view and buy Trophies and view records, tips, and replays as well as listen to the sound effects and music. In this version however, players can also view the games' promotional trailers, as well as play Masterpieces.

 

=====Trophies=====

There are a total of 716 trophies in the Wii U version. In the Trophies menu, players have the option to buy Trophies from the Trophy Shop like in the Nintendo 3DS version. Trophy Rush is also available, though in this version up to two players can play. Like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Photo Studio allows the player to pose and resize their Trophies on various backgrounds and take pictures of them. Another new mode known as Trophy Box allows the player to fill boxes with trophies based on a given criteria, such as game series (Paper Mario, New Super Mario Bros.) or specific games (Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2).<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>

 

 

Both versions of the game feature online play similar to ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' in that players from all over the world can face others in matches. When playing With Friends, players can customize the rules to their liking. Voicechat is also available in the Wii U version when playing With Friends, though like ''Mario Kart 8'' it is only available outside of gameplay.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref> When playing in With Anyone, two basic options are avialable: For Fun and For Glory. In For Fun mode, players can battle on any of the stages except Final Destination with any rules, the stages being picked at random; only victories are recorded in this mode. Players can either play standard Smash or Team Smash matches. In For Glory mode, players can only play on the "Final Destination" versions of stages, without items. In addition to Smash and Team Smash, players can also play one-on-one matches, and both victories and losses are recorded.

Spectate mode is also available, in which players can view matches and bet gold on the outcome, view replays of past online matches, and view a map showing everyone online.

In addition, rather than have an online leaderboard, the games make use of a different type of ranking system, called "Global Smash Power". When playing in Games & More, the player's scores in the various modes determine their Global Smash Power for each game, the number indicating how many players around the world they outrank.

Another mode, known as Conquest, is also available in the Nintendo 3DS version as of the 1.0.1 update, and is available by default in the Wii U version<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"></ref>. For the Nintendo 3DS version, Conquest mode began on September 15, 2014 in Japan, and on October 2, 2014, in all other regions of the world. Conquests occur over the course of a few days; players fight as any of the given characters in With Anyone to increase the score for said characters/teams, and if the player's team wins they receive a reward by going to the Conquest menu and viewing the results.

{{upcoming|DLC}}

This installment features a total of 50 playable characters (52 counting the three types Mii Fighters), consisting of 35 veterans and 15 newcomers (17 counting the other two types of the Mii Fighters). 37 (39 counting the other two Mii Fighters) characters are available from the start of the game, whereas 12 must be unlocked by meeting certain conditions, and the remaining 1 must be downloaded. Due to limitations with the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, certain characters from the previous installments in the series have been cut from the rosters of both versions in order to keep them consistent.<ref name="7 facts">http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/51077/features/7-new-smash-bros-wii-u-and-3ds-facts-we-learned-from-sakaurai/</ref> Unlike previous games in the series, with the removal of in-game transformations, Sheik, Zero Suit Samus, and Charizard are now standalone characters. [[Mewtwo]] has been confirmed to return from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as a downloadable character, releasing for purchase in the first half of 2015. It is the first and only DLC character confirmed thus far and will be free to players who own both versions of the game.  

'''NOTE''': Characters in ''italics'' are unlockable in the 3DS version. In the Wii U version, Bowser Jr., Ganondorf, Jigglypuff, and Ness are available from the beginning of the game.

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===Veterans===

!style="font-size:12px" width="22%" colspan="2"|Character

!style="font-size:12px" width="40%"|Trophy Description

!style="font-size:12px" width="19%"|Special Attacks

!style="font-size:12px" width="19%"|Final Smash

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Mario SSB4 Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Mario]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|As iconic as iconic gets, this gaming celebrity is known for saving the world from Bowser. He’s got amazing jumping skills and makes use of a wide range of transformations. In his free time, he plays too many sports to count. In Smash Bros., he’s a well-rounded fighter you can rely on. Say it with me: “It’s-a me, Mario!”

|Neutral - [[Fireball]]<br>Side - [[Cape]]<br>Up - [[Super Jump Punch]]<br>Down - [[F.L.U.D.D.]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Luigi_SSBU.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Luigi]]<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/08-07-2013/ Nintendo Direct 08-07-2013]</ref><ref>[http://mariopartylegacy.com/2013/09/week-16-super-smash-bros-official-site-updates/]</ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|Neutral -  [[Fireball]]<br>Side - [[Green Missile]]<br>Up - [[Super Jump Punch]]<br>Down - [[Luigi Cyclone]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Wii U Peach artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Princess Peach|Peach]]<ref>http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/35406</ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|Neutral - [[Toad]]<br>Side - [[Peach Bomber]]<br>Up - [[Peach Parasol]]<br>Down - [[Vegetable]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Bowser Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Bowser]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|The archenemy of Mario and the reason Peach spends more time kidnapped than in her own castle. His plans aren't always the best, and occasionally he even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. Hit him hard to send him flying!

|Neutral - [[Fire Breath]]<br>Side - [[Flying Slam]]<br>Up - [[Whirling Fortress]]<br>Down - [[Bowser Bomb (move)|Bowser Bomb]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Dr Mario SSB4 Artwork.jpg|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Dr. Mario]]''<ref>http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/doctor-mario-jigglypuff-bowser-jr-confirmed-smash-bros/</ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|In the 1990 puzzle game Dr. Mario, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to take a shot at that whole "medicine" thing. In this game, he's a balanced fighter who can throw [[Megavitamin]] capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.

|Neutral - [[Megavitamin]]s<br>Side - [[Super Sheet]]<br>Up - [[Super Jump Punch]]<br>Down - [[Dr. Tornado]]

|[[Dr Mario#Doctor Finale|Dr. Finale]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Donkey Kong Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Donkey Kong]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:DK_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Giant Punch]]<br>Side - [[Headbutt]]<br>Up - [[Spinning Kong]]<br>Down - [[Hand Slap]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Diddy Kong SSB4 - Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Diddy Kong]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/diddy_kong.html</ref> [[File:DK_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Peanut Popgun]]<br>Side - [[Monkey Flip]]<br>Up - [[Rocketbarrel Boost]]<br>Down - [[Banana Peel]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Link]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Hero's Bow]]<br>Side - [[Gale Boomerang]]<br>Up - [[Spin Attack (Super Smash Bros.)|Spin Attack]]<br>Down - [[Link#Bomb|Bomb]]

|[[Triforce Slash]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Zelda Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/zelda.html</ref> [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Nayru's Love]]<br>Side - [[Din's Fire]]<br>Up - [[Farore's Wind]]<br>Down - [[Phantom Slash]]

|[[Light Arrow]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SheikSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Sheik]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/sheik.html</ref> [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Needle Storm]]<br>Side - [[Burst Grenade]]<br>Up - [[Vanish]]<br>Down - [[Bouncing Fish]]

|[[Light Arrow]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:GanondorfSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Ganondorf]]''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlOPQct8z_0&feature=youtu.be</ref> [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Warlock Punch]]<br>Side - [[Flame Choke]]<br>Up - [[Dark Dive]]<br>Down - [[Wizard's Foot]]

|[[Beast Ganon]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Toon Link Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Toon Link]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/toon_link.html</ref> [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Hero's Bow]]<br>Side - [[Boomerang (move)|Boomerang]]<br>Up - [[Spin Attack (Super Smash Bros.)|Spin Attack]]<br>Down - [[Bomb (Super Smash Bros.)|Bomb]]

|[[Triforce Slash]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Samus Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Samus Aran|Samus]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Metroid_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Charge Shot]]<br>Side - [[Missile]]<br>Up - [[Screw Attack (move)|Screw Attack]]<br>Down - [[Bomb (Super Smash Bros.)|Bomb]]

|[[Zero Laser]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:ZeroSuitSamusSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Zero Suit Samus]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/zerosuit_samus.html</ref> [[File:Metroid_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Paralyzer]]<br>Side - [[Plasma Whip]]<br>Up - [[Plasma Wire]]<br>Down - [[Flip Jump]]

|[[Gunship]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:YoshiSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Yoshi]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/yoshi.html</ref> [[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|30px]]

|As dependable a partner as one could hope for, Yoshi often aids Mario in his adventures. Yoshi can swallow just about anything and make an egg of it instantly. He's got some serious airborne power, making launching opponents skyward and then following up with more attacks a wise choice.

|Neutral - [[Egg Lay]]<br>Side - [[Egg Roll]]<br>Up - [[Egg Throw]]<br>Down - [[Yoshi Bomb]]

|[[Super Dragon]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:KirbySSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Kirby]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Round little Kirby lives on the peaceful Planet Popstar, in Dream Land. He can inhale things with his big mouth, either copying their abilities or spitting them out again. In Smash Bros., Kirby can inhale opponents and copy their standard specials. He gets launched easily but recovers well.

|Neutral - [[Inhale]]<br>Side - [[Hammer Flip]]<br>Up - [[Final Cutter]]<br>Down - [[Stone (move)|Stone]]

|[[Ultra Sword]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Meta Knight SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Meta Knight]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/metaknight.html</ref> [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby games. His cape transforms into wings to grant him flight. In Smash Bros., his quick sword skills and aerial agility set him apart. He can jump up to five times in a row and he has a special move to soar higher.

|Neutral - [[Mach Tornado]]<br>Side - [[Drill Rush]]<br>Up - [[Shuttle Loop]]<br>Down - [[Dimensional Cape]]

|[[Galaxia Darkness]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Dedede Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[King Dedede]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/dedede.html</ref> [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Inhale]]<br>Side - [[Gordo Throw]]<br>Up - [[Super Dedede Jump]]<br>Down - [[Jet Hammer]]

|[[Dedede Burst]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:FoxSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Fox McCloud|Fox]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:StarFox_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.

|Neutral - [[Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Fox Illusion]]<br>Up - [[Fire Fox]]<br>Down - [[Reflector]]

|[[Landmaster]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Falco SSB4 Art.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]''<ref>http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/ness-falco-dark-pit-smash-bros-3ds/</ref> [[File:StarFox_Emblem.png|30px]]

|A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco can be a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros. his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.

|Neutral - [[Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Falco Phantasm]]<br>Up - [[Fire Bird]]<br>Down - [[Reflector]]

|[[Landmaster]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Pikachu Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Pikachu]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:Pokemon_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Thunder Jolt]]<br>Side - [[Skull Bash]]<br>Up - [[Quick Attack]]<br>Down - [[Thunder]]

|[[Volt Tackle]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:CharizardSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Charizard]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/lizardon.html</ref> [[File:Pokemon_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Flamethrower]]<br>Side - [[Charizard#Flare Blitz|Flare Blitz]]<br>Up - [[Fly]]<br>Down - [[Rock Smash]]

|[[Mega Evolution]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Lucario SSB4 Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Lucario]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/lucario.html</ref> [[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Aura Sphere]]<br>Side - [[Force Palm]]<br>Up - [[ExtremeSpeed]]<br>Down - [[Double Team]]

|[[Mega Evolution]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Captain Falcon SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Captain Falcon]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/captain_falcon.html</ref> [[File:F-Zero Emblem.png|30px]]

|In the F-Zero racing scene, Captain Falcon uses his Blue Falcon to win big. His origins largely a mystery, he's made his way to the Smash Bros. battlefield to prove his worth outside the cockpit. He's got speed and power, and his distinct Falcon Punch leaves a dent. Start it in the air to surprise your foes!

|Neutral - [[Falcon Punch]]<br>Side - [[Raptor Boost]]<br>Up - [[Falcon Dive]]<br>Down - [[Falcon Kick]]

|[[Blue Falcon]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:NessSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Ness]]''<ref>http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/ness-falco-dark-pit-smash-bros-3ds/</ref> [[File:EarthBound Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[PK Flash]]<br>Side - [[PK Fire]]<br>Up - [[PK Thunder]]<br>Down - [[PSI Magnet]]

|[[PK Starstorm]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Marth Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Marth]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/marth.html</ref> [[File:FireEmblem_Emblem.png|30px]]

|The first hero from the Fire Emblem series, Marth is the prince of Altea and descendant of the hero Anri. In Smash Bros, he's known as an exceptional swordfighter, swinging his blade with grace. Striking with the tip will maximize the damage dealt. Teach aggressive foes a lesson with his strong Counter move.

|Neutral - [[Shield Breaker]]<br>Side - [[Dancing Blade]]<br>Up - [[Dolphin Slash]]<br>Down - [[Counter]]

|[[Critical Hit]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:IkeSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Ike]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/ike.html</ref> [[File:FireEmblem_Emblem.png|30px]]

|One of the main characters of the Fire Emblem series. Having fought in the Mad King's War, restored the fallen nation of Crimea and taken on the Begnion Empire, Ike is rightly called a hero. He has the strength to back the title-one good swing of his blade can launch the heaviest of foes.

|Neutral - [[Eruption]]<br>Side - [[Quick Draw]]<br>Up - [[Aether]]<br>Down - [[Counter]]

|[[Great Aether]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:G&WSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Mr. Game & Watch]]''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlOPQct8z_0</ref> [[File:Game&Watch Emblem.png|30px]]

|Game & Watch was first released in 1980, making the series the father of the Game Boy and Nintendo DS. Or maybe an older sibling? Anyway...in Smash Bros., Mr. Game & Watch uses distinct retro moves to damage his foes. However, he's only two dimensional, so he's pretty easy to send flying.

|Neutral - [[Chef (move)|Chef]]<br>Side - [[Judge (move)|Judge]]<br>Up - [[Fire (move)|Fire]]<br>Down - [[Oil Panic (move)|Oil Panic]]

|[[Octopus (character)|Octopus]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Wario SSB4 Artwork.jpg|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Wario]]''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlOPQct8z_0&feature=youtu.be</ref> [[File:Wario Emblem.png|30px]]

|A living embodiment of gross, this villian hates Mario and loves money. He claims to have known Mario since childhood, but who can tell if that's true? In Smash Bros., he's a seriously agile heavyweight fighter. He can store up his trademark Wario Waft for explosive results. Did I mention he's gross?

|Neutral - [[Chomp]]<br>Side - [[Wario Bike]]<br>Up - [[Corkscrew]]<br>Down - [[Wario Waft]]

|[[Wario Man]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:PitSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Pit]]<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> [[File:KidIcarus_Emblem.png|35px]]  

|Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move-it protects both sides!

|Neutral - [[Palutena's Arrow]]<br>Side - [[Upperdash Arm]]<br>Up - [[Pit#Power of Flight|Power of Flight]]<br>Down - [[Guardian Orbitars]]

|[[Three Sacred Treasures]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:OlimarSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]]<ref name="Olimar">http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/pikmin.html</ref> [[File:Pikmin_Emblem.png|30px]]<br><small>Alternate character: [[Alph]]</small>

|A veteran spaceship pilot for Hocotate Freight, Captain Olimar partners with Pikmin in Smash Bros. to help him in battle. Olimar is much stronger when he's got Pikmin with him, so keep them plucked and good to go. Pikmin abilities are based on their color-learn where each is best at!

|Neutral - [[Pikmin Pluck]]<br>Side - [[Pikmin Throw]]<br>Up - [[Winged Pikmin]]<br>Down - [[Pikmin Order]]

|[[End of Day]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:ROBSSB4EN.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[R.O.B.]]'' [[File:ROB Emblem.png|30px]]

|This NES accessory was released in 1985, a groundbreaking system that controlled the robot via a game on the screen. In Smash Bros., R.O.B. has two projectile weapons and can use his rocket base to fly through the air. If you let his Robo Beam charge over time, it'll make a powerful blast.

|Neutral - [[Robo Beam]]<br>Side - [[Arm Rotor]]<br>Up - [[Robo Burner]]<br>Down - [[Gyro]]

|[[Super Diffusion Beam]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Sonic Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]<ref name="Sonic">http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/sonic.html</ref> [[File:Sonic_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Homing Attack]]<br>Side - [[Spin Dash]]<br>Up - [[Spring Jump]]<br>Down - [[Spin Charge]]

|[[Super Sonic]]

===Newcomers===

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 Rosalina Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma (species)|Luma]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/rosetta.html</ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]

|The mysterious Rosalina lives in the Comet Observatory with the Lumas. She first traveled with them in search of their mother. In Smash Bros., Rosalina and Luma can fight in different places at the same time. If you can trap someone between Rosalina and Luma, you'll be able to unleash incredible damage!

|Neutral - [[Luma Shot]]<br>Side - [[Star Bits]]<br>Up - [[Launch Star]]<br>Down - [[Gravitational Pull]]

|[[Power Star]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:BowserJrSSB.jpg|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Bowser Jr.]]''<ref>http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/doctor-mario-jigglypuff-bowser-jr-confirmed-smash-bros/</ref> [[File:Mario_Emblem.png|35px]]<br><small>Alternate characters: The seven [[Koopalings]]</small>

|Bowser's beloved, spoiled son sports a bandanna with a large mouth drawn on it. Like his father, Bowser Jr. longs to take Mario down. In Smash Bros., he'll fight from inside his heavily armed Junior Clown Car. The Clown Car takes less damage than Bowser Jr., so mind your positioning.

|Neutral - [[Clown Cannon]]<br>Side - [[Clown Kart Dash]]<br>Up - [[Abandon Ship!]]<br>Down - [[Mechakoopa]]

|[[Shadow Mario#Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Shadow Mario Paint]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:GreninjaSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Greninja]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/gekkouga.html</ref> [[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px]]

|This Water/Dark-type Pokémon is the fully evolved form of Froakie. It's just as fast and dangerous as any other ninja, and the throwing stars it can make out of water can shear metal. In Smash Bros., as well as being a graceful, speedy fighter, it can also use moves like Hydro Pump to let it move through the air and avoid falling.

|Neutral - [[Water Shuriken]]<br>Side - [[Shadow Sneak]]<br>Up - [[Hydro Pump]]<br>Down - [[Substitute]]

|[[Secret Ninja Attack]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Robin_SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Robin]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/reflet.html</ref> [[File:FireEmblem_Emblem.png|30px]]<br><small>Male/female variants</small>

|3DS: This is the male Robin, your avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening. The goal of this adventure doesn't change much because of your gender choice, but Robin's marriage options do. In Smash Bros., Robin brings powerful magic and swordplay to bear. He can exhaust his moves, but they'll be restored over time.<br>Wii U: This is the male Robin, an avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening. The goal of that game doesn't change much because of your gender choice, but Robin's hairstyle options do. In Smash Bros., Robin brings powerful magic and swordplay to bear. He can exhaust his moves, but they'll be restored over time.

|Neutral - [[Thunder]]<br>Side - [[Arcfire]]<br>Up - [[Elwind]]<br>Down - [[Nosferatu]]

|[[Robin#Pair Up|Pair Up]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Lucina_SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Lucina]]''<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/lucina.html</ref> [[File:FireEmblem_Emblem.png|30px]]

|3DS: Chrom's daughter and the future Princess of Ylissee. When she arrives from a doomed future seeking to prevent it from ever happening, she goes by the name Marth before her identity is revealed. She fights much like her adopted namesake, but more than just the tip of her sword is powerful.<br>Wii U: Chrom's daughter and the future Princess of Ylissee. When she arrives from a doomed future seeking to prevent it from ever happening, she goes by the name Marth before her identity is revealed. She fights much like her adopted namesake, but her entire blade is equally powerful instead of having a more powerful tip.

|Neutral - [[Shield Breaker]]<br>Side - [[Dancing Blade]]<br>Up - [[Dolphin Slash]]<br>Down - [[Counter]]

|[[Critical Hit]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Palutena SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Palutena]]<ref name="Palutena">http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/palutena.html</ref> [[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px]]

|In Kid Icarus: Uprising, the goddess of light uses telepathy to communicate and grants miracles to support Pit on his adventure. In Smash Bros., she has special moves like Warp and Heavenly Light at her disposal. She's very adaptable-you can customize her into a long- or close-range fighter!

|Neutral - [[Autoreticle]]/[[Explosive Flame]]/[[Heavenly Light]]<br>Side - [[Reflect Barrier]]/[[Angelic Missile]]/[[Super Speed]]<br>Up - [[Warp]]/[[Jump Glide]]/[[Rocket Jump]]<br>Down - [[Counter]]/[[Lightweight]]/[[Celestial Firework]]

|[[Black Hole Laser]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:DarkPitSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Dark Pit]]''<ref>http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/ness-falco-dark-pit-smash-bros-3ds/</ref> [[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px]]

|Neutral - [[Silver Bow]]<br>Side - [[Electroshock Arm]]<br>Up - [[Power of Flight]]<br>Down - [[Guardian Orbitars]]

|[[Dark Pit Staff]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:LittleMacSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Little Mac]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/little_mac.html</ref>]]<br><small>Skin/Wireframe variants</small>  [[File:PunchOutSymbol.png|35px]]

|This little boxer from the Punch-Out!! series makes up in heart what he lacks in height. He wasn't afraid to take on the boxing champs, and he's not afraid of the Nintendo stars. In Smash Bros., he packs a serious punch. When his KO Meter fills up, wade in and trigger a devastating uppercut.

|Neutral - [[Straight Lunge]]<br>Side - [[Jolt Haymaker]]<br>Up - [[Rising Uppercut]]<br>Down - [[Slip Counter]]

|[[Giga Mac]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:DuckHuntSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> ''[[Duck Hunt]]*''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlOPQct8z_0&feature=youtu.be</ref> [[File:DuckHunt Emblem.png|30px]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:VillagerSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Villager]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/villager.html</ref> [[File:AnimalCrossing_Emblem.png|30px]]<br><small>Male/female variants</small>

|An energetic young man from a peaceful town in Animal Crossing, he is eager to make his Smash Bros. debut! His Balloon Trip recovery lets him fly like a character from Balloon Fight. The Villager sets out to answer that age-old question: If a tree falls on the battlefield and foes are beneath it, do they get launched?

|Neutral - [[Pocket]]<br>Side - [[Lloid Rocket]]<br>Up - [[Balloon Trip (move)|Balloon Trip]]<br>Down - [[Timber (move)|Timber]]

|'''NA''':[[Dream Home]]<br>'''PAL''':[[Dream Home|Housewarming Party]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Wii Fit Trainer Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Wii Fit Trainer]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/wii_fit_trainer.html</ref> [[File:Wii_Fit_series_icon.png|40px]] <br><small>Male/female variants</small>

|The female trainer who helps you in the Wii Fit series. She favors a fighting style composed of yoga poses. This makes her a capable close-quarters fighter, but she has ranged attacks as well. She also has a move called Deep Breathing, which can heal you and increase attack power if timed right.

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Shulk SSB4.png‎|120x120px]]<br> [[Shulk]]<ref name="Shulk">http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/shulk.html</ref>  [[File:XenobladeEmblem.png|35px]]

|In Xenoblade Chronicles, this young lad's colony is attacked by the Mechon, so he and his friends set off to take them down. In Smash Bros., his Monado Arts let him change his specialization during battle. You can choose to boost a stat-his jump or attack, for example-but other stats might drop as a result, so choose wisely.

|Neutral - [[Monado Arts]]<br>Side - [[Back Slash]]<br>Up - [[Air Slash]]<br>Down - [[Vision (move)|Vision]]

|[[Chain Attack]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Mega Man]]<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/mega_man.html</ref> [[File:MegaMan_Emblem.png|30px]]

|The main hero from Capcom's 1987 action game, Mega Man. He travels from stage to stage, defeating Robot Masters to obtain new weapons. He uses this vast arsenal in Smash Bros. in a variety of ways. Metal Blades, for example, can be fired in eight directions and picked up off the ground!

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Pac-ManSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Pac-Man]]<ref name="PacMan">http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/pac-man.html</ref> [[File:Pac-ManEmblem.png|25px]]

|The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In Smash Bros., he uses several moves inspired by the original PAC-MAN. Wakawaka your foes by charging up the Power Pellet move and aiming at them.

|Neutral - [[Bonus Fruit]]<br>Side - [[Power Pellet]]<br>Up - [[Pac-Jump]]<br>Down - [[Fire Hydrant]]

|[[Super PAC-MAN]]

!align=center rowspan="3"|[[File:Mii SSB4.png|160px]]<br> [[Mii|Mii Fighter]] [[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|30px]]

|This fighter is based on a player's Mii. It excels at fighting with punches and kicks. This type of Mii is very agile, blending attacks with movement to get the battle flowing. It has superior dash and jump compared to other types. Stay close and keep whaling on foes-you'll KO them in no time!

!<small>[[Mii Gunner]]</small>

|A Mii sporting a blaster arm, this fighter is a great choice for those who prefer to fight the battle from a distance. The Mii Gunner has a lot of special projectile moves available, so pick your favorites and use them when needed. Don't forget about standard and smash attacks!

|Neutral - [[Charge Blast]]/[[Lazer Blaze]]/[[Grenade Launch]]<br>Side - [[Flame Pillar]]/[[Stealth Burst]]/[[Gunner Missile]]<br>Up - [[Lunar Launch]]/[[Cannon Uppercut]]/[[Arm Rocket]]<br>Down - [[Echo Reflector]]/[[Bomb Drop]]/[[Absorbing Vortex]]

|[[Full Blast]]

|This fighter is based on a player's Mii and favors a sword in battle. Enjoy the extra reach the sword offers, but remember that it takes a bit longer for strikes to reach your opponent as a result. Customize your Mii with chargeable moves, counters, or projectile attacks.

|Neutral - [[Gale Strike]]/[[Shuriken of Light]]/[[Blurring Blade]]<br>Side - [[Airborne Assault]]/[[Slash Launcher]]/[[Chakram]]<br>Up - [[Stone Scabbard]]/[[Skyward Slash Dash]]/[[Hero's Spin]]<br>Down - [[Blade Counter]]/[[Reversal Slash]]/[[Power Thrust]]

|[[Final Edge]]

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=== Downloadable ===

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Mewtwo Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br> [[Mewtwo]] [[File:Pokemon_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Mewtwo is a DLC character set to release in the first half of 2015. It is available for free to those who have both the 3DS and Wii U versions.

|Neutral - Unknown<br>Side - Unknown<br>Up - Unknown<br>Down - Unknown

|Unknown

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!colspan=4|Criteria<ref>http://www.ssbwiki.com/Unlockable_character</ref>

!Character

!width=10%|Falco

|width=30%|Clear Classic Mode once.

|width=20%|Play 10 matches

!Wario

|Clear 100-Man Smash in Multi-Man Smash.

!Lucina

|Clear Classic Mode on Intensity 5.5 or higher.

|[[Coliseum]]  

!Dark Pit

|Clear All-Star Mode on Normal or higher.

!Dr. Mario

|Clear a Master Orders ticket with a difficulty rating of Hard or higher.

|[[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]]

|-

!R.O.B.

|Clear Crazy Orders after completing 8 turns.

|-  

!Mr. Game & Watch

|Clear Classic Mode with five different characters on Intensity 2.0 or higher.

!Duck Hunt

|Defeat at least one opponent in Solo Cruel Smash in Multi-Man Smash.

*Galaga (Pac-Man attack and taunt)

*Galaxian (Pac-Man taunt)

*Gaplus (Pac-Man taunt)

*Souvalou (Xervious ship) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Hero (Tower of Duraga) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Hero (Dragon Buster) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Sky Kid (Pac-Man taunt)

*Unknown beholder-like creature (Pac-Man taunt)

*Unknown fuzzy troll-like creature (Pac-Man taunt)

*[http://xenoblade.wikia.com/wiki/Dunban Dunban] (Shulk's Final Smash)

*[http://xenoblade.wikia.com/wiki/Riki Riki] (Shulk's Final Smash)

*[[Shy Guy]]s (Rainbow Road, Mario Circuit (''Brawl''), Mario Circuit (''Wii U''))

*[[Luma (species)|Lumas]] (Mario Galaxy)

*[[zeldawiki:Bird|Bird]] (Spirit Train)

*[[nookipedia:Wisp|Wisp]]<ref>http://www.twitch.tv/nintendo</ref> (Town and City)

*[[Kamek]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)<ref name="NSMBUStage">https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqF_QCvozw</ref>

*[[Nabbit]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)<ref>https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlaBO_S5Q</ref>

*[[bulbapedia:Whimsicott (Pokémon)|Whimsicott]] (Unova Pokémon League)

*[[Flying Man]] (Magicant)

*[[Yellow Devil]] (Wily Castle)

*[[Ridley]]/[[Meta Ridley]] (Pyrosphere) (Wii U version only)

*[[Metal Face]] (Gaur Plains) (Wii U version only)  

*[[Master Hand]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRq5bz6ZNYU</ref>

Both versions have different stages with a few exceptions. The Nintendo 3DS version features 34 stages, while there is 47 for the Wii U version, making a total of 81 stages between both. The Wii U version mostly features stages based on games released on home consoles, while the 3DS version mostly features stages based on games released on handheld systems.<ref name="Developer Direct"></ref> In the Nintendo 3DS version, each stage has only two tracks that can play, whereas the Wii U version has a comprehensive list similar to My Music from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, players can toggle between playing on "Final Destination" variations of most stages (represented by a "Ω") in addition to playing on the standard versions, being a flat course with no obstacles or other platforms. Stages listed in ''italics'' are unlockable.

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!width="33%" rowspan="2"|Stage

!width="40%" rowspan="2"|Description

!width="20%" rowspan="2"|Songs

!width="7%" colspan="2"|Maximum # of players

![[File:WiiU SmashBros scrnS01 16 E3.png|150px]]<br>[[Battlefield]] <ref name="SmashBrosDirect"/> [[File:SmashBros_Emblem.png|30px]]

|The iconic and original stage that is Battlefield is very straightforward, with a base platform and three stationary platforms set in a sky of floating ruins and architecture. It keeps things simple, with more focus on ground game than tactical options.

![[File:BigBattlefieldWiiU.png|150px]]<br>[[Battlefield|Big Battlefield]]<ref name="SmashBrosDirect"/> [[File:SmashBros_Emblem.png|30px]]

|When 8 players are present, the double-sized Big Battlefield will be a better option to fight on than the regular Battlefield. Only then can madness truly ensue, thanks to more tactical options with the extra platforms. It still makes for a great starter stage like its smaller counterpart.