Editing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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|image=[[File:SSBWiiU NA Boxart.png|250px]]

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

|release={{flag list|USA|November 21, 2014<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/|title=Official Site - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|quote=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'': Launch Date: 11/21/2014|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref>|Mexico|November 28, 2014<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/es-la|language=es-419|title=Sitio oficial - Super Smash Bros. para Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>|Europe|November 28, 2014|South Africa|November 28, 2014<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-za/News/2014/November/Super-Smash-Bros-for-Wii-U-and-amiibo-take-South-Africa-by-storm-this-festive-season-939623.html|title=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' and amiibo take South Africa by storm this festive season|date=November 27, 2014|publisher=Nintendo of South Africa|language=en-gb}}</ref>|Australia|November 29, 2014|Japan|December 6, 2014}}

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|genre=[[Genre#Fighting|Fighting]]

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|modes=Single-player, Multiplayer

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''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was compatible with [[Nintendo Network]], up until the online serivce had been discontinued on April 8, 2024.<ref name=Shutdown>{{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=X|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate>{{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=X|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> Any {{iw|smashwiki|downloadable content}} bought by players at the time can still be redownloaded by them.

''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' has all of the same playable {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}}s as in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''. Like the transition between each game of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the moves and animations of some characters in both games were changed. The graphics are bolder and brighter than in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', so the characters lack realistic details.

Some mechanics in the Wii U and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions were retained from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', most notably [[Final Smash]]es, but also {{iw|smashwiki|Footstool Jump}}s. However, some mechanics were removed, such as {{iw|smashwiki|tripping}}.<ref name="Developer Direct">{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ|title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS Developer Direct - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U @E3 2013|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 11, 2013|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref> There is the returning {{iw|smashwiki|Versus Mode|Smash}} mode, including its rule settings: {{iw|smashwiki|Stamina Mode|Stamina}}, where fighters' health is measured in {{iw|smashwiki|Hit points|HP}}; {{iw|smashwiki|Time}}, where battles end after a period of time; {{iw|smashwiki|Stock}}, in which fighters have lives; and {{iw|smashwiki|Coin Battle}}, in which the winner is determined by who has the most coins at the end.

The Wii U version does not make much use of the GamePad's touch screen during gameplay, but it can display in-battle stats, such as damage percentages.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct">{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ|title=Wii U - ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' 50-Fact Extravaganza|date=October 23, 2014|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|author=Nintendo of America|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Rosalina-Custom-SSBWiiU.jpg|thumb]]

Players can customize a fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each, whilst the Mii Fighters and {{iw|smashwiki|Palutena (SSB4)|Palutena}} have custom special attacks that are not variants and are usable from the beginning. Applying equipment items to fighters increases attack, defense, or speed whilst decreasing other attributes. A fighter can have up to three items equipped, with some having additional side effects.<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/howto/entry2.html|title=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' - Character Creation|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref> Custom characters cannot be used in "With Anyone" online.

Through ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version.<ref>{{cite|author=S. Good, Owen|date=September 13, 2014|language=en|url=www.polygon.com/2014/9/13/6145039/super-smash-bros-on-will-u-will-allow-players-to-use-a-3ds-as-a|publisher=Polygon|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref> An application titled ''{{iw|smashwiki|Smash Controller}}'' was released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on June 14, 2015, giving players another method to use the Nintendo 3DS as a controller.<ref>{{cite|author=Sahdev, Ishaan|date=June 14, 2015|url=www.siliconera.com/you-can-now-use-your-3ds-to-control-super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-without-a-copy-of-the-game|title=You Can Now Use Your 3DS To Control ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' Without A Copy Of The Game|publisher=Siliconera|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

====8-Player Smash====

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

The most prominent feature is 8-Player Smash, allowing up to eight players to battle. Up to four teams are allowed, and yellow is a team color unique to the game. Most stages are restricted in 8-Player Smash when five to eight are playing. Stage incompatibility has shown to be mostly arbitrary, with some featuring 8-Player spawn points.<ref>{{cite|author=Soneek BCM|date=December 12, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfMgThz4WYU|title=8 Player Smash on ANY stage|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

====Smash Tour====

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

Smash Tour is a Wii U-exclusive board game mode. Gameplay can take place on either a small, normal-sized, or a big board, anywhere between 15 to 25 turns. Each player controls a [[Mii]], who has to hit a spinning wheel at the start of each turn. They can collect fighters along the path, which are used in battles with opponents, and items with varying effects, with some causing an event. Whenever two players walk on the same space, each one has to choose a fighter to participate in a Smash battle, and the winner receives a a reward. Fighters can have their stats boosted from checkpoints around the board. When all turns are over, players fight in a Stock match using their stat boosts, and their stock matches how many fighters they have collected.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/>

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In Special Orders, the player has the choice of playing either "{{iw|smashwiki|Special Orders#Master Orders|Master Orders}}" or "{{iw|smashwiki|Special Orders#Crazy Orders|Crazy Orders}}", featuring challenges made by {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}}, respectively. Master Orders involves purchasing tickets to have only one chance at completing one of three challenges presented, and the rewards for clearing the challenges depends on the difficulty. Crazy Orders involves either paying 5,000 gold or using a pass to gain rewards from playing in challenges within a set time limit, followed by a fight against Crazy Hand. Whenever the player loses, they also lose some of their rewards.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/>

[[File:SSB4 Events.jpeg|thumb|left]]

Events are battles that involve clearing a unique objective, involving either one or two players. It is another mode that returns from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Events are arranged in a grid, which extends as the player completes the events, unlocking more to play. Rewards such as gold or trophies can be obtained by completing an event.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/>

====Masterpieces====

[[File:SSB4 WiiU Masterpieces.jpg|thumb|150px|The Masterpiece selection screen in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]

Masterpieces is a feature in the {{iw|smashwiki|Vault}} where short demos of past Nintendo games can be played for only a few minutes. The mode is also in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', except with different game demos. If the game was released on the Wii U [[Nintendo eShop]], the mode allowed the player to purchase the full title. The Masterpieces are listed below:

|The title screen has three save files: two from the beginning of the game, and one before the final battle. The Masterpiece is unlocked by clearing Solo {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic}} as {{iw|smashwiki|Kirby (SSB4)|Kirby}} on {{iw|smashwiki|difficulty|intensity}} 5.5 or higher.

|Gameplay takes place in {{iw|wikirby|The Great Cave Offensive}}.

|Gameplay begins directly from the first map screen.

|''{{iw|zeldawiki|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}}'' (NES)

|''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}'' (FDS) (Japan only)

|The game begins directly on the world map in front of [[Yoshi's House]].

|The player, as Mario, begins in [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]] of the [[Mushroom Cup]].

|Gameplay begins directly from the settings menu after the title screen. It is unlocked by clearing {{iw|smashwiki|10-Man Smash}} with no {{iw|smashwiki|damage}} as Dr. Mario.

|Gameplay starts from the cutscene leading to the first stage of Wily Castle, with the player having two Energy Tanks, every upgrade, and Robot Master's weapon.

|The player, as the {{iw|fzerowiki|Blue Falcon}}, begins in Mute City.

|''{{iw|smashwiki|Pilotwings}}'' (SNES)

|Gameplay starts directly from the Light Plane training level.

|Gameplay is no different, but the Masterpiece can be unlocked by clearing {{iw|smashwiki|No Mere Sparring Match}} on either Normal or Hard difficulty.

|Gameplay starts directly on the scene where Samus first arrives on [[Brinstar]].

|From the title screen, the player can choose either the save file that starts them from the beginning or the one that takes them to {{iw|metroidwiki|Norfair}}.

|Gameplay starts directly in the opening cutscene. It is unlocked by hitting {{iw|smashwiki|Sandbag}} at least 1968 ft./600 m. in {{iw|smashwiki|Home-Run Contest}}.

The game has its own Classic Mode, which supports one or two players. It retains the intensity system from the Nintendo 3DS version, in which gold can be spent to increase the intensity. If the player uses a {{iw|smashwiki|continue}}, the intensity lowers by .5, unless the intensity is already at 2.0 or lower, and they lose rewards. On the board, the player has to move a token of their fighter to the group of fighters they want to battle, some of which are an 8-Player Smash. One of the opponents has the title of "rival," which means that opponent requires more effort to defeat. A battle sometimes has an unexpected intruder, a fighter who is either metallic or giant. Defeating certain opponents or groups earns the player certain rewards, such as gold or {{iw|smashwiki|List of unlockables (SSB4-Wii U)|unlockables}}. Any opponent who is defeated by the player or their allies, who are recruited after defeating them, are shown inside the "Fighters Defeated" box.

There seven stages in total. The first three stages involve battling default opponents and the rival. In the fourth and fifth stages, the player battles another group of opponents, except they use their {{iw|smashwiki|alternate costume}}s and may sometimes have {{iw|smashwiki|Character customization|custom special moves}}. The sixth stage is always the {{iw|smashwiki|Fighting Mii Team}}. The seventh and final stage is a battle against {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}}, as well as {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}} in intensity 3.0 or higher, and sometimes even {{iw|smashwiki|Master Core}}. Completing Classic Mode earns the player a trophy of their fighter.

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|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (5.1 or higher) (Master Edges, Master Shadow)

===All-Star===

All-Star Mode is nearly identical to its counterpart in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''. Some differences include a larger rest area, and the characters appear in reverse chronological order; at the beginning, players face the newest characters and finish with the oldest fighters in the game. All-Star Mode can be played with two players together. Like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''{{'}}s Boss Battles Mode, the player receives a [[Game Over]] with no continues if they lose their one stock or run out of time, which then leads to the results display screen showing the gold, Global Smash Power, score, trophies, Crazy Orders Passes, and custom parts that the player earned so far. Upon completing the mode, the player earns a [[Final Smash]] trophy of their current character.

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|2015-2007,<ref name=dlc group=notes>Available as downloadable content only</ref> 2007-2013

|{{iw|smashwiki|Corrin (SSB4)|Corrin}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Greninja (SSB4)|Greninja}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Lucina (SSB4)|Lucina}}<ref name=full group=notes>Exclusive to the full All-Star Mode</ref><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Robin (SSB4)|Robin}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Dark Pit (SSB4)|Dark Pit}}<ref name=full group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Shulk (SSB4)|Shulk}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Bayonetta (SSB4)|Bayonetta}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Wii Fit Trainer (SSB4)|Wii Fit Trainer}}<br>[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]

|[[Mario Galaxy]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Kalos Pokémon League}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Skyworld}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Coliseum}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Wii Fit Studio}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Umbra Clock Tower}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|{{iw|smashwiki|Lucas (SSB4)|Lucas}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Lucario (SSB4)|Lucario}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Ike (SSB4)|Ike}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)|Zero Suit Samus}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Toon Link (SSB4)|Toon Link}}<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Roy (SSB4)|Roy}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Olimar (SSB4)|Olimar}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Villager (SSB4)|Villager}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Town and City}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Smashville}}<br>[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pyrosphere}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Castle Siege}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Garden of Hope}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pirate Ship}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|{{iw|smashwiki|Ganondorf (SSB4)|Ganondorf}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Sheik (SSB4)|Sheik}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Cloud (SSB4)|Cloud}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Jigglypuff (SSB4)|Jigglypuff}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Charizard (SSB4)|Charizard}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pikachu (SSB4)|Pikachu}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Mewtwo (SSB4)|Mewtwo}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Ness]]

|{{iw|smashwiki|Onett}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pokémon Stadium 2}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Bridge of Eldin}}<br>[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle 64]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Midgar}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|{{iw|smashwiki|Meta Knight (SSB4)|Meta Knight}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSB4)|Falco}}<ref name=full group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Fox (SSB4)|Fox}}<br>[[Wario]]<ref name=full group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|King Dedede (SSB4)|King Dedede}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Kirby (SSB4)|Kirby}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Sonic (SSB4)|Sonic}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Halberd}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Orbital Gate Assault}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Lylat Cruise}}<br>[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Windy Hill Zone}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Dream Land|Dream Land (64)}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|{{iw|smashwiki|Captain Falcon (SSB4)|Captain Falcon}}<br>[[Yoshi]]<br>[[Dr. Mario]]<ref name=full group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Marth (SSB4)|Marth}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Mega Man (SSB4)|Mega Man}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Ryu (SSB4)|Ryu}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>[[Palutena]]<br>[[Pit (character)|Pit]]

|{{iw|smashwiki|Wily Castle}}<br>[[Woolly World]]<br>[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Port Town Aero Dive}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Suzaku Castle}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|1986-1984, 1986-1985

|{{iw|smashwiki|Samus (SSB4)|Samus}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Zelda (SSB4)|Zelda}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Link (SSB4)|Link}}<br>[[Bowser]]<br>[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|R.O.B. (SSB4)|R.O.B.}}<ref name=full group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSB4)|Duck Hunt}}<ref name=full group=notes/>

|[[Mushroom Kingdom U]]<br>[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Skyloft}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Norfair}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt}}<br>[[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew]]<br>[[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle (64)]]<ref name=dlc group=notes/><br>{{iw|smashwiki|Hyrule Castle|Hyrule Castle (64)}}<ref name=dlc group=notes/>

|{{iw|smashwiki|Little Mac (SSB4)|Little Mac}}<br>[[Luigi]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Mario]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pac-Man (SSB4)|Pac-Man}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)|Mr. Game & Watch}}<ref name=full group=notes/>

|[[Delfino Plaza]]<br>[[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Flat Zone X}}<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Pac-Land}}

===Stadium===

There are three playable minigames in Stadium mode: {{iw|smashwiki|Home-Run Contest}}, where the player has to hit {{iw|smashwiki|Sandbag}} as far as possible, in addition to being able to compete against two to four players; {{iw|smashwiki|Target Blast}}, in which one to four players earns points and rewards from destroying targets in one of three stages; and {{iw|smashwiki|Multi-Man Smash}}, in which the player has to fight a certain number of opponents.

===Vault===

The Vault allows the following: looking at and buying {{iw|smashwiki|Trophy|Trophies}}; viewing either {{iw|smashwiki|Records}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Tips}}, or {{iw|smashwiki|Replay}}s; listening to sound effects and music from {{iw|smashwiki|My Music}}, which also allows players to change the frequency of each song playing in a stage; viewing promotional {{iw|smashwiki|List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|trailers}}; and play {{iw|smashwiki|Masterpieces}}.

====Trophies====

There are a total of 743 trophies in the Wii U version. The self-explanatory {{iw|smashwiki|Trophy Shop}} returns from the Nintendo 3DS version. There is also the single-player or two-player {{iw|smashwiki|Trophy Rush}} mode. The player can pose and resize their Trophies on various backgrounds to take photographs of. The game exclusively has the {{iw|smashwiki|Trophy Box}}, in which the player can fill boxes with trophies based on game series (such as ''Paper Mario'') or specific games (such as''Super Mario Galaxy'').<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/>

{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Online play}}

Players from around the world were able to compete in matches. In {{iw|smashwiki|With Friends}}, players can customize the rules to their liking, and voice chat is available between matches.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/> {{iw|smashwiki|With Anyone}} had two sub-modes: {{iw|smashwiki|For Fun}}, in which fighters battled on a randomly selected stage with all items turned on, and {{iw|smashwiki|For Glory}} allowed players to only compete on {{iw|smashwiki|Ω form}}s of stages with no items on. Both modes allowed playables to do either Smash or Team Smash matches. There was a {{iw|smashwiki|conquest}} system where winning players would have points applied to their fighter's score; a few days later, the game would announce a fighter, and whoever won with that fighter would receive gold. {{iw|smashwiki|Spectator Mode}} allowed players to either view matches and bet gold on a winner, watch {{iw|smashwiki|replay}}s of other matches, and to see which other players are only. The game's ranking system, {{iw|smashwiki|Global Smash Power}}, was recorded for each of the various single-player modes, and the number indicated how many players had been outranked by the player.

[[File:SSBWiiU Character Select.jpg|thumb|250px|The full character select screen, including all downloadable characters.]]

There are 58 playable characters in total, 21 of whom are {{iw|smashwiki|Fighter#Newcomers and veterans|newcomers}} and the other 37 returning from at least one previous entry from the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Of the playable character roster, eleven originate from the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and its spin-off series (eighteen if counting each of the Koopalings), with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Wario]] being playable. Seven of the fighters are downloadable content,<ref>{{cite|url=www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/dlc|title=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'': Downloadable Content Info|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|quote=The very last fighter bundle brings all seven DLC fighters together!}}</ref> although none are from the ''Super Mario'' franchise.

Unlike the previous games in the series, with the removal of in-game transformations, [[Sheik]], [[Samus|Zero Suit Samus]], and [[Charizard]] are now standalone characters. Some characters, notably {{iw|smashwiki|Ice Climbers}} had been excluded because technical restrictions made it not possible to include them in the Nintendo 3DS release, which sought to have all of the same fighters as the Wii U version.<ref>{{cite|url=sourcegaming.info/2017/11/16/ice-climber-expose|title=All About the Ice Climbers in Smash for 3DS / Smash for Wii U|date=November 16, 2017|publisher=Source Gaming|language=en|accessdate=November 11, 2024}}</ref>

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===Default characters===

!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]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|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!"

|{{iw|smashwiki|Neutral special move|Standard}} - [[Fireball]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Side special move|Side}} - [[Cape]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Up special move|Up}} - [[Super Jump Punch]]<br>{{iw|smashwiki|Down special move|Down}} - [[F.L.U.D.D.]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Luigi SSBWiiU.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Luigi]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard -  [[Green Fireball|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]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - [[Toad (move)|Toad]]<br>Side - [[Peach Bomber]]<br>Up - [[Peach Parasol (move)|Peach Parasol]]<br>Down - [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Bowser Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Bowser]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|The archenemy of Mario and the reason Peach spends more time kidnapped than in [[Peach's Castle|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!

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

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:YoshiSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Yoshi]][[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - [[Egg Lay]]<br>Side - [[Egg Roll (move)|Egg Roll]]<br>Up - [[Egg Throw]]<br>Down - [[Yoshi Bomb]]

|-

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 Rosalina Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes>The fighter is a {{iw|smashwiki|Fighter#Newcomers and veterans|newcomer}}.</ref>[[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|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!

|Standard - [[Luma Shot]]<br>Side - [[Star Bit]]s<br>Up - [[Launch Star (move)|Launch Star]]<br>Down - [[Gravitational Pull (move)|Gravitational Pull]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Bowser Jr - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]<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.

|Standard - [[Clown Cannon]]<br>Side - [[Clown Kart Dash]]<br>Up - [[Abandon Ship (move)|Abandon Ship]]<br>Down - [[Mechakoopa (move)|Mechakoopa]]

|[[Shadow Mario Paint]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Donkey Kong Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]][[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - [[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]][[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - [[Popgun|Peanut Popgun]]<br>Side - [[Monkey Flip]]<br>Up - [[Rocketbarrel Boost]]<br>Down - [[Banana Peel (move)|Banana Peel]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:LittleMacSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Little Mac]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:PunchOutSymbol.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Link]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Hero's Bow}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Gale Boomerang}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Attack}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Bomb (Link)|Bomb}}

|[[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Zelda Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Zelda]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Nayru's Love}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Din's Fire}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Farore's Wind}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Phantom Slash}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Light Arrow}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SheikSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Sheik]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Needle Storm}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Burst Grenade}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Vanish}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Bouncing Fish}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Light Arrow}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:GanondorfSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ganondorf]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Warlock Punch}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Flame Choke}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Dark Dive}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Wizard's Foot}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Beast Ganon}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Toon Link Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Link|Toon Link]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Hero's Bow}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Boomerang}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Attack}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Bomb (Link)|Bomb}}

|[[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Samus Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Samus]][[File:Metroid Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Charge Shot}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Missile}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Screw Attack}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Bomb (Samus)|Bomb}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Zero Laser}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:ZeroSuitSamusSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Samus|Zero Suit Samus]][[File:Metroid Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Paralyzer}} <br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Plasma Whip}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Boost Kick}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Flip Jump}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Gunship}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:PitSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Pit (character)|Pit]][[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]  

|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!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Palutena Bow}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Upperdash Arm}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Power of Flight}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Guardian Orbitars}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Three Sacred Treasures}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Palutena SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Palutena]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Autoreticle}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Explosive Flame}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Heavenly Light}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Reflect Barrier}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Angelic Missile}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Super Speed}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Warp}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Jump Glide}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Rocket Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter (Palutena)|Counter}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Lightweight}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Celestial Firework}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Black Hole Laser}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Marth Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Marth]][[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Shield Breaker}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Dancing Blade}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Dolphin Slash}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:IkeSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ike]][[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Robin SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Robin]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]<br><small>Male/female variants</small>

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Thunder (Robin)|Thunder}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Arcfire}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Elwind}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Nosferatu}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:KirbySSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Kirby]][[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Dedede Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[King Dedede]][[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Inhale}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Gordo Throw}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Super Dedede Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Jet Hammer}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Dedede Burst}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Meta Knight SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Meta Knight]][[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Mach Tornado}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Drill Rush}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Shuttle Loop}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Dimensional Cape}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Galaxia Darkness}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:FoxSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Fox]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Blaster (Fox)|Blaster}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Fox Illusion}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Fire Fox}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Reflector (Fox)|Reflector}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Landmaster}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Pikachu Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Pikachu]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Thunder Jolt}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Skull Bash}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Quick Attack}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Thunder (Pokémon)|Thunder}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Volt Tackle}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:CharizardSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Charizard]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Flamethrower}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Flare Blitz}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Fly}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Rock Smash}}

|[[Charizard#Mega Evolution|Mega Evolution]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Lucario SSB4 Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Lucario]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Aura Sphere}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Force Palm}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Extreme Speed}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Double Team}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Mega Charizard X|Mega Evolution}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:JigglypuffSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Jigglypuff]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|This Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon is best known for its soothing singing, which can put foes to sleep. In Smash Bros., it fights best in the air and can even jump six times in a row. The downside, though, is that Jigglypuff's so light, most opponents could launch it in their sleep!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Rollout}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Pound}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Sing}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Rest}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Puff Up}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:GreninjaSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Greninja]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Water Shuriken}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Shadow Sneak}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Hydro Pump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Substitute}}

|-

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:NessSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ness]][[File:EarthBound Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Flash}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Fire}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Thunder}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|PSI Magnet}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|PK Starstorm}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Captain Falcon SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Captain Falcon]][[File:F-Zero Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Falcon Punch}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Raptor Boost}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Falcon Dive}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Falcon Kick}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Blue Falcon}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:VillagerSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Villager]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:AnimalCrossing Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]<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?

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Pocket}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Lloid Rocket}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Balloon Trip}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Timber}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Dream Home}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:OlimarSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Captain Olimar|Olimar]][[File:Pikmin Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]<br><small>Alternate character: [[Alph]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/></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!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Pikmin Pluck}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Pikmin Throw}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Winged Pikmin}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Pikmin Order}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|End of Day}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Wii Fit Trainer Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Wii Fit Trainer]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:Wii Fit series icon.png|40px|class=invert-dark]] <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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Sun Salutation}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Header}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Super Hoop}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Deep Breathing}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Wii Fit (Final Smash)|Wii Fit}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Shulk SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Shulk]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:XenobladeEmblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Monado Arts}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Back Slash}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Air Slash}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Vision}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Chain Attack}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Pac-ManSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Pac-Man]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:Pac-ManEmblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Bonus Fruit}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Power Pellet}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Pac-Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Fire Hydrant}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Super Pac-Man}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:MegaManSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mega Man]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:MegaMan Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Metal Blade}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Crash Bomber}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Rush Coil}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Leaf Shield}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Mega Legends}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Sonic Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Sonic]][[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Homing Attack}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Dash}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Spring Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Charge}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Mii Brawler artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mii Brawler]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Shot Put}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Ultimate Uppercut}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Exploding Side Kick}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Onslaught}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Burning Drop Kick}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Headache Maker}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Soaring Axe Kick}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Helicopter Kick}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Piston Punch}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Head-On Assault}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Feint Jump}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Foot Flurry}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Mii Swordfighter SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mii Swordfighter]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Mii Gunner SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mii Gunner]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]

===Unlockable characters===

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Wario SSB4 Artwork.jpg|120x120px]]<br>[[Wario]][[File:Wario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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?

|Standard - [[Chomp (Super Smash Bros. series)|Chomp]]<br>Side - [[Wario Bike]]<br>Up - [[Corkscrew (Super Smash Bros. series)|Corkscrew]]<br>Down - [[Wario Waft]]

|[[Wario-Man]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:G&WSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mr. Game & Watch]][[File:Game&Watch Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Chef}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Judge}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Fire}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Oil Panic}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Octopus}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:DuckHuntSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:DuckHunt Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]<br><small>''Duck Hunt Duo'' in European languages</small>

|You could call these two the stars of the NES 1985 launch title Duck Hunt. The goofy dog would chase down any ducks hit by the NES Zapper. In Smash Bros., these two work as a team to fight. When a can or a clay pigeon is in play, hit the button again to fire at it. Show your foes how the ducks felt!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Trick Shot}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Clay Shooting}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Duck Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Wild Gunman}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|NES Zapper Posse}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Falco SSB4 Art.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Blaster (Falco)|Blaster}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Falco Phantasm}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Fire Bird}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Reflector (Falco)|Reflector}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Landmaster}}

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

|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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Robo Beam}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Arm Rotor}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Robo Burner}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Gyro}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Super Diffusion Beam}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Dr Mario SSB4 Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Dr. Mario]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]

|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 [[Capsule|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.

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

|[[Doctor Finale]]

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:DarkPitSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Dark Pit]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Silver Bow}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Electroshock Arm}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Power of Flight}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Guardian Orbitars}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Dark Pit Staff}}

!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Lucina SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Lucina]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Chrom's daughter and the future Princess of Ylisse. 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.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Shield Breaker}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Dancing Blade}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Dolphin Slash}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Critical Hit}}

!colspan="5"style="font-size:12px"|

 

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Mewtwo Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Mewtwo]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Mewtwo puts its psychic powers to great use in this game. Not only does it have floaty jumps, but its telekinesis gives its extra reach and its throws added power. However, its light body makes it easy to launch, so if you're willing to take the risk of getting in close, it might be worth it!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Shadow Ball}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Confusion}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Teleport}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Disable}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Psystrike}}

|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' April 28, 2015 (April 15, 2015 for Club Nintendo members who have purchased and registered both versions of the game)<br>

'''Price:''' US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version; free download for Club Nintendo members who have purchased and registered both versions of the game

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 Lucas.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Lucas]][[File:EarthBound Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|The younger of the twin brothers from Nowhere makes his triumphant return to the game of Smash. Hailing from the Japan-only game Mother 3, Lucas's specialty is psychic projectile attacks. He can use these PSI attacks to do things like absorb enemy projectiles and deal supernatural damage!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Freeze}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Fire}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|PK Thunder}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|PSI Magnet}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|PK Starstorm}}

|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>

'''Price:''' US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:RoyFE-SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]][[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Roy, the main character of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, returns for the first time since Melee! In The Binding Blade, Roy led the troops of Pherae into battle in his ailing father’s stead, and now he brings his speed and talent for short-range combat into this game. His sword, the Sword of Seals, is uniquely powerful at the base of the blade.

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Flare Blade}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Double-Edge Dance}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Blazer}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Critical Hit}}

|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>

'''Price:''' US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:Ryu-SSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ryu]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:StreetFighterEmblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Ryu visits from the Street Fighter series! Ryu's fighting style is based on karate, but he's mixed in some other martial arts to make his own unique style. In Smash, he will perform either weak or strong attacks depending on if you press or hold down the buttons. His special attacks also have three power levels!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Hadouken}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Tatsumaki Senpukyaku}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Shoryuken}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Focus Attack}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Shinku Hadoken}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Shin Shoryuken}}

|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>

'''Price:''' US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with [[Suzaku Castle]])

!align=center colspan="2" rowspan="2"|[[File:Cloud Strife - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Cloud Strife|Cloud]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/> [[File:Final Fantasy Symbol.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:Corrin (SSB for N3DS - Wii U artwork).png|120x120px]]<br>[[Corrin]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Corrin joins the battle from Fire Emblem Fates. Born in Hoshido but kidnapped by Nohr at a young age, Corrin was brought up by Nohrian royalty. Descended from the First Dragons, Corrin has the power to transform into a dragon. In Smash, Corrin can change parts of the body into lance-like hands and feet that have a long reach that deal more damage at the tips.

'''Price:''' US$4.99; US$5.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

!align=center colspan="2"rowspan="2"|[[File:Bayonetta (SSB for N3DS - Wii U artwork).png|120x120px]]<br>[[Bayonetta]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:Bayonetta.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]

|Bayonetta is one of the last of the near-extinct Umbra Witches clan. She's a master of the Bullet Arts and can use her hair as a conduit to bring forth Infernal Demons. She brings all these skills and more to Smash, where she'll unleash additional damage if you hold the attack button. Damage and distract your foes with this move!

|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Bullet Climax}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Heel Slide / After Burner Kick}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Witch Twist}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Witch Time}}

|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' February 3, 2016<br>

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!style="width:13.5em"|Character

!{{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSB4)|Falco}}

|Clear {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic Mode}}

|Play 10 {{iw|smashwiki|Versus Mode|matches}}

|{{iw|smashwiki|Orbital Gate Assault}}

![[Wario]]

|Clear 100-Man Smash

!{{iw|smashwiki|Lucina (SSB4)|Lucina}}

|Clear Classic Mode on {{iw|smashwiki|intensity}} 5.5 or higher

|{{iw|smashwiki|Coliseum}}

!{{iw|smashwiki|Dark Pit (SSB4)|Dark Pit}}

|Clear All-Star mode on Normal difficulty

|{{iw|smashwiki|Palutena's Temple}}

![[Dr. Mario]]

|Clear a Hard difficulty Master Orders ticket

|[[Delfino Plaza]]

|-  

![[R.O.B.]]

|Clear Crazy Orders after 10 rounds and defeat Crazy Hand

|-

!{{iw|smashwiki|Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)|Mr. Game & Watch}}

|Clear Classic Mode on intensity 2.0 or higher with 5 characters

|{{iw|smashwiki|Flat Zone X}}

!{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSB4)|Duck Hunt}}

|Earn 1 KO in Cruel Smash

|{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt}}

*{{iw|zeldawiki|Navi}} (Link taunt)

*{{iw|zeldawiki|Phantom}} (Zelda attack)

*{{iw|wikirby|Gordo}} (King Dedede attack)

*{{iw|fireemblem|Chrom}} (Robin's Final Smash)

*{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin family|Pikmin}} (Olimar attack)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Lloid}} (Villager attack)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Tom Nook}} (Villager's Final Smash)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Timmy and Tommy|Timmy and Tommy Nook}} (Villager's Final Smash)

*{{iw|smashwiki|Mega Man (SSB4)|Rush}} (Mega Man attack)

*Fighter (Galaga) (Pac-Man attack and taunt)

*Galaxip (Pac-Man taunt)

*Hypership (Gaplus) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Souvalou (Xevious) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Gilgamesh (Tower of Druaga) (Pac-Man taunt)

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

*Red Baron (Sky Kid) (Pac-Man taunt)

*Paccet (Pac-Man taunt)

*Topcup (Pac-Man taunt)

*{{iw|xenoseries|Dunban}} (Shulk's Final Smash)

*{{iw|xenoseries|Riki}} (Shulk's Final Smash)

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

*[[Luma]]s (Mario Galaxy)

*{{iw|zeldawiki|Loftwing}}s (Skyloft)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Brewster}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Dr. Shrunk}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Gracie}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Redd|Crazy Redd}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Lloid}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Frillard}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Labelle}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Saharah}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Wendell}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Pelly}} (Town and City)

*{{iw|nookipedia|Mabel}} (Town and City)