Editing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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{{game infobox
|image=[[File:SSBWiiU NA Boxart.png|250px]]
|developer=[[Sora Ltd.]]<br>[[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Games]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|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
|platforms=[[Wii U]]
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'''''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''''' is the [[Wii U]] version of the fourth installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It was developed by [[Sora Ltd.]] and [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Games]].<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/06-21-2012|title=Nintendo Direct 6.21.2012|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref> ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was developed with ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' simultaneously, but the latter had released first due to being completed earlier. ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' received both a physical and digital release, with the latter requiring 15,700 MB (about 15.3 GB) of memory to be installed. ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' has no longer been accessible as a digital download since March 27, 2023, when the [[Nintendo eShop]] closed.<ref>{{cite|quote=As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.|url=en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847|title=Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation Q&A|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=December 10, 2024}}</ref> A follow-up title for the [[Nintendo Switch]], ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', was released four years after ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' on December 7, 2018.

''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.

==Gameplay==
[[File:SSBWIIUTitle.jpg|thumb|200px|Title screen.]]
[[File:Smash Wii U Main Menu.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Main menu.]]
''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>

===Customization/cross-connectivity===
{{main|Equipment}}
[[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.

[[File:Super Smash Bros. Smash Controller title screen 2D.webp|left|thumb|Smash Controller's title screen.]]
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>

===Exclusive modes===
====8-Player Smash====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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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====Special Orders====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Special Orders}}
[[File:MasterOrders-SSBWiiU.png|thumb|250px|Master Orders]]
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"/>

====Events====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Event match}}
[[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"/>
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====Masterpieces====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|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:

{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center"
!Game!!Time limit!!Menu Artwork!!Other changes
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (NES)
|3:00
|Mario
|Gameplay no longer begins at [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' (FDS)
|3:00
|Mario
|None
|-
|''[[Wrecking Crew]]'' (NES)
|2:00
|Mario
|None
|-
|''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land}}'' (Game Boy)
|3:00
|Kirby
|None
|-
|''{{iw|smashwiki|Kirby's Adventure}}'' (NES)
|3:00
|Kirby
|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.
|-
|''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'' (SNES)
|3:00
|Kirby
|Gameplay takes place in {{iw|wikirby|The Great Cave Offensive}}.
|-
|''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}'' (NES)
|4:00
|Link
|Gameplay begins directly from the first map screen.
|-
|''{{iw|zeldawiki|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}}'' (NES)
|4:00
|Link
|Gameplay begins directly from the start, skipping the title screen.
|-
|''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}'' (FDS) (Japan only)
|
|Marth
|
|-
|''[[Super Mario World]]'' (SNES)
|3:00
|Mario
|The game begins directly on the world map in front of [[Yoshi's House]].
|-
|''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' (SNES)
|3:00
|Mario
|The player, as Mario, begins in [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]] of the [[Mushroom Cup]].
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' (Game Boy)
|3:00
|Dr. Mario
|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.
|-
|''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' (NES)
|3:00
|Yoshi
|Gameplay is unchanged, but the Masterpiece demo is unlocked by clearing Solo Classic as Yoshi on any intensity.
|-
|''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 2}}'' (NES)
|3:00
|Mega Man
|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.
|-
|''{{iw|fzero|F-Zero}}'' (SNES)
|3:00
|Captain Falcon
|The player, as the {{iw|fzerowiki|Blue Falcon}}, begins in Mute City.
|-
|''{{iw|smashwiki|Pilotwings}}'' (SNES)
|2:00
|Light Plane
|Gameplay starts directly from the Light Plane training level.
|-
|''{{iw|nwiki|Pac-Man}}'' (NES)
|2:00
|Pac-Man
|None
|-
|''{{iw|nwiki|Balloon Fight}}'' (NES)
|2:00
|Villager (Balloon Trip)
|None
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' (NES)
|2:00
|Donkey Kong
|Gameplay begins at [[75m]]
|-
|''{{iw|nwiki|Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!}}'' (NES)
|3:00
|Little Mac
|Gameplay is no different, but the Masterpiece can be unlocked by clearing {{iw|smashwiki|No Mere Sparring Match}} on either Normal or Hard difficulty.
|-
|''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (game)|Metroid}}'' (NES)
|3:00
|Samus
|Gameplay starts directly on the scene where Samus first arrives on [[Brinstar]].
|-
|''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'' (SNES)
|4:00
|Samus
|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}}.
|-
|''{{iw|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus}}'' (NES)
|3:00
|Pit
|Gameplay starts directly in the {{iw|icaruspedia|Underworld}}
|-
|''{{iw|smashwiki|EarthBound}}'' (SNES)
|5:00
|Ness
|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}}.
|}

===Classic===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)}}
[[File:Classic SSBWiiU.jpeg|thumb|250px|The board in Classic Mode]]
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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!width="10%"|Level
!width="10%"|Intensity
!width="10%"|Wager
!width="60%"|Final Battle
|-align="center"
|Effortless
|0.0 to 0.9
|<nowiki>55 to 100</nowiki>
|Master Hand
|-align="center"
|Easy
|1.0 to 1.9
|<nowiki>5 to 50</nowiki>
|Master Hand
|-align="center"
|Standard
|2.0 to 2.9
|0 to 72
|Master Hand
|-align="center"
|Tougher
|3.0 to 3.9
|80 to 188
|Master Hand and Crazy Hand
|-align="center"
|Challenging
|4.0 to 4.9
|200 to 335
|Master Hand and Crazy Hand
|-align="center"
|Heatin' Up
|5.0 to 5.9
|350 to 530
|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (5.1 or higher) (Master Edges, Master Shadow)
|-align="center"
|Extra Spicy
|6.0 to 6.9
|550 to 775
|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
|-align="center"
|Infernal
|7.0 to 7.9
|800 to 1205
|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
|-align="center"
|White Hot
|8.0 to 8.9
|1250 to 2105
|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))
|-align="center"
|Nothing Harder!
|9.0
|2200
|Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))
|}

===All-Star===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|All-Star Mode}}
[[File:All-Star Wii U.jpg|thumb|250px|The All-Star rest area]]
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.

{|class=wikitable style="width:50%;margin:auto;text-align:center"
!Time period
!Opponents
!Stages
|-
|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/>
|-
|2006-2001
|{{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/>
|-
|1998-1994
|{{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/>
|-
|1993-1991
|{{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/>
|-
|1990-1986
|{{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/>
|-
|1984-1980
|{{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===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Stadium}}
[[File:Target Blast (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U).jpg|thumb|Target Blast]]
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===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Vault}}
[[File:SSB4 Vault Menu.jpeg|thumb|left|Vault menu]]
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}}.
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====Trophies====
{{main|List of trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
[[File:Wii U Trophy Hoard.jpg|thumb|A hoard of 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"/>
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==Online Play==
{{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.

==Playable characters==
[[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===
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!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
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!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.]]
|[[Mario Finale]]
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Luigi SSBWiiU.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Luigi]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]
|Luigi recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with the [[Year of Luigi]], but all that attention just made him even more shy and awkward. In Smash Bros., Luigi takes a lot of cues from his brother in fighting style, adding flair to moves like Super Jump Punch. His taunts, however, are truly unique.
|Standard -  [[Green Fireball|Fireball]]<br>Side - [[Green Missile]]<br>Up - [[Super Jump Punch]]<br>Down - [[Luigi Cyclone]]
|[[Poltergust 5000]]
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Wii U Peach artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Princess Peach|Peach]][[File:Mario Emblem.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]
|Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Peach continues to prove that "powerful" and "cute" are not mutually exclusive. In Smash Bros., Peach uses her dress to float above the fray, suddenly descending and attacking with numerous weapons. A frying pan? Umbrella? TOAD?! Where does she keep it all?
|Standard - [[Toad (move)|Toad]]<br>Side - [[Peach Bomber]]<br>Up - [[Peach Parasol (move)|Peach Parasol]]<br>Down - [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]]
|[[Peach Blossom]]
|-
!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]]
|[[Giga Bowser]]
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:YoshiSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Yoshi]][[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|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.
|Standard - [[Egg Lay]]<br>Side - [[Egg Roll (move)|Egg Roll]]<br>Up - [[Egg Throw]]<br>Down - [[Yoshi Bomb]]
|[[Super Dragon]]
|-
!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]]
|[[Grand Star (move)|Power Star]]
|-
!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]]
|This king of the jungle really, really loves bananas. His adventures usually start with people stealing his hoard of them. In Smash Bros., he's known for his incredible strength and long reach. Despite his size, he's still pretty quick. He can even jump carrying heavy items! Use this knowledge well.
|Standard - [[Giant Punch]]<br>Side - [[Headbutt]]<br>Up - [[Spinning Kong]]<br>Down - [[Hand Slap]]
|[[Konga Beat]]
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:Diddy Kong SSB4 - Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]][[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Donkey Kong's trusty partner. He sports his signature look: red hat, red shirt, Rocketbarrel Pack. In Smash Bros., he's incredibly agile. Charge the Rocketbarrel Pack by holding down the button before launch, and you can steer with left and right. Don't forget to drop banana peels--enemies love it!
|Standard - [[Popgun|Peanut Popgun]]<br>Side - [[Monkey Flip]]<br>Up - [[Rocketbarrel Boost]]<br>Down - [[Banana Peel (move)|Banana Peel]]
|[[Rocketbarrel Barrage]]
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:LittleMacSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Little Mac]]<ref name=newcomer group=notes/>[[File:PunchOutSymbol.png|35px|class=invert-dark]]
|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.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Straight Lunge}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Jolt Haymaker}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Rising Uppercut}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Slip Counter}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Giga Mac}}
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Link]][[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry?
|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]]
|This is the namesake of the Legend of Zelda games. Her appearance may change, but she always plays an important role. In Smash Bros., she's quick on the draw when it comes to magic, though a bit slow when moving. She has a new move that summons a Phantom to her aid.
|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]]
|In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik claimed to be a surviving Sheikah. However, this was just a cunning disguise for Princess Zelda so that she could escape Ganondorf. In Smash Bros., she's the complete opposite of Zelda, striking with fast attacks that can keep an opponent off balance.
|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]]
|The King of Evil that awaits Link at the end of most of his adventures. Ganondorf possesses the Triforce of Power. In Smash Bros., he makes up for his low speed with devastating power. The strength of his blows can knock back most opponents. Get close with a dash attack and pummel your foes!
|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]]
|This cartoonish version of Link is how he appeared in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and a few other titles. In Smash Bros., he uses moves much like his older, taller counterpart. His small size gives him extra speed, though, so take advantage of that to send your foes flying.
|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]]
|Samus Aran has fought her way across a variety of planets in the Metroid series. She wears a Power Suit designed by the Chozo, giving her incredible versatility in a fight. She can wade in, but she favors beams and missiles. A fully charged Charge Shot packs a serious punch!
|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]]
|Samus is far from helpless when her Power Suit is deactivated. Sure, she loses a lot of the moves and weapons she had access to before, but her Jet Boots pick up the slack! She also has the Paralyzer, a versatile weapon that can shock her rivals or change into a Plasma Whip to grab edges and enemies.
|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}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Critical Hit}}
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:IkeSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ike]][[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|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.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Eruption}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Quick Draw}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Aether}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Great Aether}}
|-
!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}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Pair Up}}
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:KirbySSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Kirby]][[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|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.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Inhale}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Hammer Flip}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Final Cutter}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Stone}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Ultra Sword}}
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Dedede Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[King Dedede]][[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
|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]]
|Recognized the world over, Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon that stores energy in its cheeks for use in battle. In Smash Bros., Pikachu is a well-rounded fighter with speedy, powerful electric attacks. Quick Attack can be used twice in a row if two directions are input, one after another.
|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]]
|The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air, seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move-a move so strong, it even injures the user!
|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]]
|A Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon that excels in combat through the reading and manipulation of Aura. As Lucario takes more damage, its attacks grow in strength. At maximum power, Lucario deals triple damage and its Aura Sphere is particularly devastating! Foes won't even know what hit them!
|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}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Secret Ninja Attack}}
|-
!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:NessSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Ness]][[File:EarthBound Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy's ordinary looks hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket!
|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]]
|The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Homing Attack}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Dash}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Spring Jump}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Spin Charge}}
|[[Sonic#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]]
|-
!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]]
|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!
|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}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Omega Blitz}}
|-
!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]]
|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.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Gale Strike}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Shuriken of Light}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Blurring Blade}} <br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Airborne Assault}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Slash Launcher}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Chakram}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Stone Scabbard}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Skyward Slash Dash}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Hero's Spin}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Blade Counter}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Reversal Slash}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Power Thrust}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Final Edge}}
|-
!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]]
|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!
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Charge Blast}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Laser Blaze}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Grenade Launch}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Flame Pillar}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Stealth Burst}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Gunner Missile}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Lunar Launch}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Cannon Uppercut}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Arm Rocket}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Echo Reflector}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Bomb Drop}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Absorbing Vortex}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Full Blast}}
|-
!colspan=5 style="font-size:12px"|

===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]]
|Pit's mysterious, black-clad doppelgänger, Dark Pit. (Some call him Pittoo, but he really doesn't like that.) When he first appears, he immediately goes after both Pit and the Underworld Army. In Smash Bros., he uses moves a lot like Pit's, though both his bow and his Sacred Treasures are different.
|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"|

===Downloadable characters===
|-
!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]]
|The protagonist of FINAL FANTASY VII, Cloud wields the enormous Buster Sword, a memento from his comrad Zack. Once a SOLDIER of Shinra, he now fights as a mercenary against the corporation he originally served. His decision to join AVALANCHE's insurgence, however, will transform his destiny.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Blade Beam}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Cross Slash}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Climhazzard}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Limit Charge}} / {{iw|smashwiki|Finishing Touch}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Omnislash}}
|-
|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' December 15, 2015<br>
'''Price:''' US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with [[Midgar]])
|-
!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.
|Standard - {{iw|smashwiki|Dragon Fang Shot}}<br>Side - {{iw|smashwiki|Dragon Lunge}}<br>Up - {{iw|smashwiki|Draconic Ascent}}<br>Down - {{iw|smashwiki|Counter Surge}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Torrential Roar}}
|-
|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' February 3, 2016<br>
'''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}}
|{{iw|smashwiki|Infernal Climax}}
|-
|colspan="3"|'''Release date:''' February 3, 2016<br>
'''Price:''' US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with [[Umbra Clock Tower]])
|}

===Unlocking criteria===
{|class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
|-
!style="width:13.5em"|Character
!Criteria I
!Criteria II
!Stage of battle
|-
!{{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
|Play 20 matches
|[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]
|-
!{{iw|smashwiki|Lucina (SSB4)|Lucina}}
|Clear Classic Mode on {{iw|smashwiki|intensity}} 5.5 or higher
|Play 30 matches
|{{iw|smashwiki|Coliseum}}
|-
!{{iw|smashwiki|Dark Pit (SSB4)|Dark Pit}}
|Clear All-Star mode on Normal difficulty
|Play 40 matches
|{{iw|smashwiki|Palutena's Temple}}
|-
![[Dr. Mario]]
|Clear a Hard difficulty Master Orders ticket
|Play 50 matches
|[[Delfino Plaza]]
|- 
![[R.O.B.]]
|Clear Crazy Orders after 10 rounds and defeat Crazy Hand
|Play 60 matches
|[[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew]]
|-
!{{iw|smashwiki|Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)|Mr. Game & Watch}}
|Clear Classic Mode on intensity 2.0 or higher with 5 characters
|Play 80 matches
|{{iw|smashwiki|Flat Zone X}}
|-
!{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (SSB4)|Duck Hunt}}
|Earn 1 KO in Cruel Smash
|Play 100 matches
|{{iw|smashwiki|Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt}}
|-
![[Mii|Mii Fighter]]
|Create in Custom
|N/A
|N/A
|}

==Other characters==
===Character movesets===
*[[F.L.U.D.D.]] (Mario attack)
*[[Toad]] (Peach attack)
*[[Mechakoopa]] (Bowser Jr. attack)
*[[Shadow Mario]] (Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash)
*{{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)
*Mega Man X (Mega Man's Final Smash)
*Mega Man Volnutt (Mega Man's Final Smash)
*MegaMan.EXE (Mega Man's Final Smash)
*Star Force Mega Man/Geo Stellar (Mega Man's Final Smash)
*Wild Gunman (Duck Hunt attack and Final Smash)
*Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and/or Clyde (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
*Fighter (Galaga) (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
*Galaxip (Pac-Man taunt)
*Hypership (Gaplus) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Mappy (Pac-Man taunt)
*Pooka (Pac-Man taunt)
*King (King & Balloon) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Souvalou (Xevious) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Boscononian (Pac-Man taunt)
*Gilgamesh (Tower of Druaga) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Clovis (Dragon Buster) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Red Baron (Sky Kid) (Pac-Man taunt)
*Rally-X Car (Pac-Man taunt)
*Paccet (Pac-Man taunt)
*Topcup (Pac-Man taunt)
*[[Don-chan]] (Pac-Man taunt)
*{{iw|xenoseries|Dunban}} (Shulk's Final Smash)
*{{iw|xenoseries|Riki}} (Shulk's Final Smash)

===Stage cameos===
{{columns|
*[[Shy Guy]]s (Mario Circuit (''Brawl''), Mario Circuit (''Wii U''))
*[[Lubba]] (Mario Galaxy)
*[[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)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Timmy and Tommy|Timmy and/or Tommy Nook}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Joan}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Don Resetti}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Wisp}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Pete}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Celeste}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|nookipedia|Phyllis}} (Town and City)
*{{iw|sonicretro|Flicky}} (Windy Hill)
*{{iw|sonicretro|Ricky}} (Windy Hill)
*{{iw|sonicretro|Rocky}} (Windy Hill)
*{{iw|metroidwiki|Ridley}} (Pyrosphere)
*[[Kamek]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)
*[[Big Urchin]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)
*[[Nabbit]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Garchomp (Pokémon)|Garchomp}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Hydreigon (Pokémon)|Hydreigon}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Axew (Pokémon)|Axew}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Dragonite (Pokémon)|Dragonite}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Infernape (Pokémon)|Infernape}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Pyroar (Pokémon)|Pyroar}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Blaziken (Pokémon)|Blaziken}} (Kalos Pokémon League stage)
*[[5-Volt]] (Gamer stage)
*[[9-Volt]] (Gamer stage)
*[[18-Volt]] (Gamer stage)
*[[Dribble & Spitz|Spitz]] (Gamer stage)
*[[Young Cricket]] (Gamer stage)
}}

===Stage bosses===
*[[Nabbit]] (Mushroom Kingdom U)
*{{iw|smashwiki|Yellow Devil}} (Wily Castle)
*{{iw|smashwiki|Ridley}}/{{iw|smashwiki|Meta Ridley}} (Pyrosphere)
*{{iw|smashwiki|Metal Face}} (Gaur Plain)
*{{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Master Core}}

==Stages==
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' has a total of 55 {{iw|smashwiki|stage}}s, with 21 returning and 34 being new. 41 of the stages are accessible at any time, 5 have to be unlocked, 9 are downloadable content. Not every stage is the same as in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' since some are based on games released on home consoles. Thirteen stages are in both versions, including every downloadable stage except {{iw|smashwiki|Miiverse}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Pirate Ship}}. All stages have an {{iw|smashwiki|Ω form|Omega (Ω) form}}, in which fighters battle on only a large, flat platform, and the player can press {{button|wiiu|X}} to select it. The {{iw|smashwiki|My Music}} feature is also selectable from the stage select screen by pressing {{button|wiiu|Y}}.

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!width="25%"rowspan="2"|Stage
!width="50%"rowspan="2"|Description
!width="20%"rowspan="2"|Songs
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|width="3.5%"|Omega
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!colspan="8"|Normal Stages
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![[File:WiiU SmashBros scrnS01 16 E3.png|150px]]<br>[[Battlefield]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/>[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A basic stage featuring a main platform and three {{iw|smashwiki|Platform#Soft platforms|soft platforms}} floating above. The time of day changes as the 
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*Battlefield
*Multi-Man Smash
*Trophy Rush
*Credits (Super Smash Bros.): Ver. 2
*Menu (Melee)
*Boss Battle (Melee)
*Multi-Man Melee 2 (Melee)
*Cruel Smash (Brawl)
*Battlefield (Brawl)
*Battlefield Ver. 2 (Brawl)
*Boss Battle Song 1 (Brawl)
*Menu
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![[File:BigBattlefieldWiiU.png|150px]]<br>[[Battlefield|Big Battlefield]][[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A larger form of the Battlefield stage, designed to accomodate the {{iw|smashwiki|8-Player Smash}} mode. It has six soft platforms instead of three.
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![[File:SSB4 WiiU FinalDestination.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Final Destination]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/>[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage featuring only a flat platform and changing scenery. {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Master Core}} are fought here in {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)|Classic Mode}}.
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*Final Destination
*Final Destination Ver. 2
*Master Hand
*Menu (Melee): Ver. 2
*Credits (Super Smash Bros.)
*Metal Battle (Melee)
*Final Destination (Melee)
*Giga Bowser (Melee)
*Final Destination (Brawl)
*Boss Battle Song 2 (Brawl)
*Master Core
*Master Fortress: First Wave
*Master Fortress: Second Wave
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![[File:Mushroom Kingdom U.png|150px]]<br>[[Mushroom Kingdom U]] (''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Mushroom Kingdom U takes place in areas based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', each having their own {{iw|smashwiki|hazard}}s and features. Through the stage, [[Nabbit]] sometimes appears to abduct fighters and carry them beyond the {{iw|smashwiki|blast line}}.
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*Ground Theme / Underground Theme
*Super Mario Bros. Medley
*Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley
*Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley
*Fortress Boss (Super Mario World)
*Athletic Theme / Ground Theme
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
*Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
*Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U)
*Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
*Super Bell Hill
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![[File:SSB4 Mario Galaxy Stage.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] (''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place on a planet from [[Gateway Galaxy]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', the gravity is curved, affecting the characters and most projectiles.
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*[[Egg Planet]]
*[[Rosalina in the Observatory]] / Luma's Theme
*Super Mario Galaxy
*Egg Planet ''(original)''
*Gusty Garden Galaxy
*Theme of SMG2
*Sky Station
*Bowser's Galaxy Generator
*Fated Battle
*The Great Tower Showdown 2
*Champion Road
*The Grand Finale
*Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form
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![[File:SSB4 - Delfino Plaza Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes>Returning stage from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''</ref> (''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place in its [[Delfino Plaza|namesake location]], the stage has a large platform with several soft platforms hovering above, and they frequently transport fighters to different areas of Delfino Plaza.
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*Delfino Plaza
*Ricco Harbor
*Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme
*Princess Peach's Castle
*Rainbow Cruise
*Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
*Main Theme (Super Mario 64)
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![[File:SSB4 - Mario Circuit MK8.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]] (''[[Mario Kart 8]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Another ''Super Mario''-themed stage based on its [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|namesake]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Fighters are carried around the race track and dropped, in a similar manner to Delfino Plaza. The stage hazard is the [[Shy Guy]] racers.
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*Circuit (Mario Kart 7)
*Rainbow Road Medley
*Cloudtop Cruise
*Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)
*Mario Kart Stadium
*Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)
*Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 7)
*Mushroom Gorge
*Minigame Theme (Mario Party 9)
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![[File:SSB4 - Mario Circuit Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|The stage takes place in an area resembling [[Figure-8 Circuit]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. The stage features driving Shy Guys as hazards, much like its later ''Mario Kart 8'' version, but not in 8-Player Smash.
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*Mario Circuit
*Luigi Raceway
*Waluigi Pinball
*Mario Tennis / Mario Golf
*Rainbow Road (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
*Title (3D Hot Rally)
*Excite Truck
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![[File:SSB4 - Luigi's Mansion Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Luigi's Mansion (stage)|Luigi's Mansion]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at its [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|identically named mansion]], though located above a large chasm. The mansion has three levels that fighters can jump between.
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*Luigi's Mansion Theme
*Luigi's Mansion Series Medley
*Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
*Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3)
*Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)
*On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)
*Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword)
*Tetris Type A
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![[File:SSB4 - Jungle Hijinxs.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Jungle Hijinxs (stage)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'')[[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at the [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|level of the same name]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. The stage uniquely has a battlefield in the front and another in the back, and players can travel between them using a [[Barrel Cannon]].
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*Gear Getaway
*Jungle Level
*Jungle Level Jazz Style
*Stickerbush Symphony
*DK Rap
*Jungle Hijinxs
*Mole Patrol
*Battle for Storm Hill
*Mangrove Cove
*Swinger Flinger
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![[File:SSB4UKongoJungle64.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle 64]]<ref name=stage group=notes>Unlockable stage</ref><ref name=ssb group=notes>Returning stage from ''Super Smash Bros.''</ref> (''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'')[[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage that has a rotating Barrel Cannon beneath it, launching whoever enters it.
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*Kongo Jungle
*Jungle Level Tribal Style
*Jungle Level Ver. 2
*King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2
*Donkey Kong Country Returns
*Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals)
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![[File:Skyloft.png|150px]]<br>[[Skyloft]] (''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}'')[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|In a similar vein to Delfino Plaza, the stage takes fighters around {{iw|zeldawiki|Skyloft}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'' as they battle. 
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*Ballad of the Goddess / Ghirahim's Theme
*Main Theme / Underworld Theme
*Gerudo Valley
*Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle
*The Great Sea / Menu Select
*Tal Tal Heights
*Village of the Blue Maiden
*Ballad of the Goddess
*Lorule Main Theme
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![[File:SSB4 - Bridge of Eldin Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Bridge of Eldin]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'')[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at the {{iw|zeldawiki|Bridge of Eldin|location of the same name}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', the stage involves battling on a long, stone bridge. {{iw|zeldawiki|King Bulblin}} sometimes rides {{iw|zeldawiki|Lord Bullbo}} and drops a bomb that destroys the center of the bridge. A {{iw|zeldawiki|portal}} later arrives to fix the bridge. will appear to repair the bridge.
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*Main Theme Ver. 2 (The Legend of Zelda)
*Dark World / Dark World Dungeon
*Title (The Legend of Zelda)
*Hidden Mountain & Forest
*Ocarina of Time Medley
*Hyrule Field Theme
*Main Theme (Twilight Princess)
*The Hidden Village
*Midna's Lament
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![[File:Temple.png|150px]]<br>[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]<ref name=ssbm group=notes>Returning stage from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''</ref> (''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}'')[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A large, midair stage taking place at a regular {{iw|zeldawiki|temple}} from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. There are several platforms where fighters can battle.
|
*Great Temple / Temple
*Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks)
*Temple Theme
*Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
*Song of Storms
*The Dark World
*Gerudo Valley ''(original)''
*Dragon Roost Island
*Hyrule Main Theme
*Yuga Battle (Hyrule Castle)
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![[File:Pyrosphere.png|150px]]<br>[[Pyrosphere (stage)|Pyrosphere]] (''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'')[[File:Metroid Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Based on the {{iw|metroidwiki:Sector 3 (Pyrosphere)|identically titled location}} from ''Metroid: Other M'', the stage consists of a large base platform with soft platforms on either side. {{iw|metroidwiki|Ridley}} is a stage boss here, like with the origin location.
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*Vs. Ridley
*Title (Metroid)
*Escape
*Sector 1
*Vs. Parasite Queen
*Vs. Meta Ridley
*Multiplayer (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
*Psycho Bits
*Nemesis Ridley
*Lockdown Battle Theme
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![[File:SSB4 - Norfair Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Norfair]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (series)|Metroid}}'')[[File:Metroid Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at the [[metroidwiki:Norfair|location of the same name]] from the ''Metroid'' series. Fighters battle on platforms hovering above a large pit of lava. The hazards include walls of lava appearing from either side, lava being sprayed on the stage, and a huge wave that fills almost the entire stage.
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*Main Theme (Metroid)
*Brinstar
*Brinstar Depths
*Norfair
*Ending (Metroid)
*Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
*The Burning Lava Fish
*Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun)
*Marionation Gear
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![[File:SSB4 - Port Town Aero Dive Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Port Town Aero Dive]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero GX}}'')[[File:F-Zero Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Takes place at the {{iw|fzerowiki|Port Town|identically titled location}} from ''F-Zero GX''. Fighters battle on a long platform that goes around the track before sometimes landing, similarly to the Delfino Plaza. Several F-Zero machines sometimes race by, damaging fighters if they make contact.
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*Mute City Ver. 3
*Mute City
*Mute City Ver. 2
*White Land
*Fire Field
*Big Blue
*Mute City ''(original)''
*Red Canyon
*Car Select
*Dream Chaser
*Devil's Call in Your Heart
*Climb Up! And Get the Last Chance!
*Brain Cleaner
*Shotgun Kiss
*Planet Colors
*Golden Forest (1080° Snowboarding)
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![[File:Woolly World.png|150px]]<br>[[Woolly World]] (''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'')[[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage based on the aesthetics of ''Yoshi's Woolly World''. There is a large mobile with hanging platforms that goes into the air after some time.
|
*Yoshi's Island
*Yoshi's Woolly World
*Obstacle Course (Yoshi's Island)
*Yoshi's Story Ver. 2
*Ending (Yoshi's Story)
*Flower Field
*Wildlands
*Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island)
*Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island)
*Yoshi's Woolly World ''(original)''
*Paper Mario Medley
*Try, Try Again
*Tough Guy Alert!
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![[File:SSB4 - Yoshi's Island Melee.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Yoshi's Island]]<ref name=ssbm group=notes/> (''[[Super Mario World]]'')[[File:Yoshi Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage featuring several elements from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', namely a sloped [[Warp Pipe]] and rotating blocks, as well as a sloped hill to the right. 
|
*Super Mario World Medley
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
*Yoshi's Island (Melee)
*Title / Ending (Super Mario World)
*Yoshi's Story
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![[File:SSB4 - Great Cave Offensive.PNG|150px]]<br>[[The Great Cave Offensive]] (''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star}}'')[[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|The stage is based on the {{iw|wikirby|The Great Cave Offensive|mode from ''Kirby Super Star''}} and is the largest stage. It is divided into different sections based on areas from said mode.
|
*The Great Cave Offensive
*Butter Building Ver. 2
*King Dedede's Theme Ver. 2
*Forest/Nature Area
*Green Greens Ver. 2
*Green Greens (Melee)
*Squeak Squad Theme
*Celestial Valley
*Frozen Hillside
*The Adventure Begins
*Through the Forest
*Floral Fields
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![[File:SSB4 Halberd.png|150px]]<br>[[Halberd]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''Kirby Super Star'')[[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|The main platform circles around the {{iw|wikirby|Halberd}} before landing on the ship itself before returning the fighters to the start. A large cannon functions as the stage hazard.
|
*The Legendary Air Ride Machine
*King Dedede's Theme
*Butter Building
*Gourmet Race (Brawl)
*Meta Knight's Revenge
*Vs. Marx
*0² Battle
*Boss Theme Medley
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![[File:SSB4 WiiU OrbitalGate.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Orbital Gate Assault]] (''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}'')[[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at the {{iw|lylatwiki|Orbital Gate}}, fighters are required to constantly jump between ships due to a war ongoing with them.
|
*Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream
*Star Wolf's Theme / Sector Z
*Corneria
*Main Theme (Star Fox 64)
*Area 6
*Space Battleground
*Break: Through the Ice
*Star Wolf (Star Fox: Assault)
*Tunnel Theme (X-Scape)
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![[File:SSB4 - Lylat Cruise Brawl.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Lylat Cruise]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox (series)|Star Fox}}'')[[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Similar to Battlefield except with more angled platforms and a dynamic background carrying fighters through space.
|
*Space Armada
*Main Theme (Star Fox)
*Corneria (Brawl)
*Theme from Venom
*Star Wolf
*Area 6 Ver. 2
*Tunnel Scene (X)
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![[File:Kalos Pokemon League.png|150px]]<br>[[Kalos Pokémon League]] ({{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y''}})[[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Taking place at the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon League (Kalos)|identically titled location]] from ''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'', the stage cycles between the main hall and four other chambers
|
*Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
*Battle! (Champion) / Champion Cynthia
*Route 10
*N's Castle Medley
*Battle! (Reshiram / Zekrom)
*Route 23
*Battle! (Team Flare)
*Pokémon Center (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
*Battle! (Team Galactic)
*Route 209 (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl)
*Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
*Victory Road (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
*Battle! (Champion) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
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![[File:Pokémon Stadium 2 SSBWiiU.png|150px]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]<ref name=stage group=notes/><ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon (series)|Pokémon}}'')[[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage that switches between variations based on {{iw|bulbapedia|type}}s, affecting the hazards as well.
|
*Pokémon Main Theme (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl)
*Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town / Pewter City)
*Pokémon Gym / Evolution (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
*Poké Floats
*Pokémon Stadium
*Pokémon Stadium 2
*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire)
*Victory Road (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire)
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![[File:Onett.png|150px]]<br>[[Onett]]<ref name=ssbm group=notes/> (''{{iw|wikibound|EarthBound}}'')[[File:EarthBound Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place between two houses and a drug store. The stage hazard is fast-driving cars, which fighters can be hit by if they are presently on the ground.
|
*Onett
*Magicant / Eight Melodies (Mother)
*Onett Theme / Winters Theme
*Smiles and Tears
*Pollyanna (I Believe in You)
*Snowman
*Mother 3 Love Theme
*Porky's Theme
*Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise
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![[File:Coliseum.png|150px]]<br>[[Coliseum (stage)|Coliseum]] (''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem}}'')[[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at an {{iw|fireemblem|arena}}. It begins long and flat, but platforms rise and retreat throughout the battle.
|
*The Devoted
*Coliseum Series Medley
*Fight 1 (Fire Emblem Gaiden)
*Meeting Theme Series Medley
*Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Medley
*Time of Action
*Id (Purpose)
*Duty (Ablaze)
*Conquest (Ablaze)
*Glory of Heracles
*Attack (Soma Bringer)
*Lost In Thoughts All Alone
*Lost In Thoughts All Alone ''(original)''
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![[File:Castle Siege.png|150px]]<br>[[Castle Siege]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''Fire Emblem'')[[File:FireEmblem Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|The setting of the stage switches between taking place outside of a castle, the inside, and an underground location filled with lava.
|
*Fire Emblem Theme
*Fire Emblem
*Shadow Dragon Medley
*With Mila's Divine Protection (Celica Map 1)
*Winning Road - Roy's Hope
*Attack (Fire Emblem)
*Preparing to Advance
*Crimean Army Sortie
*Against the Dark Knight
*Power-Hungry Fool
*Victory Is Near
*Ike's Theme
*Lost In Thoughts All Alone
*Lost In Thoughts All Alone ''(original)''
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![[File:Flat Zone X.png|150px]]<br>[[Flat Zone X]] (Game & Watch)<ref name=stage group=notes/>[[File:Game&Watch Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A successor to both the {{iw|smashwiki|Flat Zone}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Flat Zone 2}} stages from earlier ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, incorporating elements from both stages.
|
*Flat Zone 2
*Flat Zone
*Dr. Mario
*Chill (Dr. Mario)
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![[File:SSB4 Palutena's Temple Stage.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Palutena's Temple]] (''{{iw|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}'')[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at the {{iw|icaruspedia|Palutena's Temple|identically titled location}} from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''. There are several platforms to battle on.
|
*Boss Fight 1 (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
*In the Space-Pirate Ship
*Wrath of the Reset Bomb
*Lightning Chariot Base
*Destroyed Skyworld
*Magnus's Theme
*Dark Pit's Theme
*Hades's Infernal Theme
*Thunder Cloud Temple
*Weyard
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![[File:Skyworld Wii U.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Skyworld]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus}}'')[[File:KidIcarus Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage with platforms that are breakable, allowing fighters to pass through, but they rebuild after a while.
|
*Underworld
*Title (Kid Icarus)
*Overworld
*Kid Icarus Retro Medley
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![[File:Gamer SSB4.png|150px]]<br>[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]] (''[[Game & Wario]]'')[[File:Wario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage based on the [[Gamer|identically titled mode]] from ''Game & Wario''. Fighters battle on a large table during the night, though other stage components are randomly generated. [[5-Volt]] is the hazard, and she causes fighters to launch off upon noticing them.
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*Gamer
*Ashley's Song (JP)
*Ashley's Song
*WarioWare, Inc.
*WarioWare, Inc. Medley
*Ruins (Wario Land: Shake It!)
*PERFORMANCE
*Dragon Battle
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![[File:Garden of Hope.png|150px]]<br>[[Garden of Hope]] (''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin 3}}'')[[File:Pikmin Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at the {{iw|pikipedia|Garden of Hope|identically titled location}} from ''Pikmin 3''. The hazard is a {{iw|smashwiki|Peckish Aristocrab}}, which destroys some of the structures and inflicts heavy damage upon fighters if it touches them.
|
*Stage Select (Pikmin 2)
*Mission Mode (Pikmin 3)
*Stage Clear / Title (Pikmin)
*Environmental Noises
*World Map (Pikmin 2)
*Main Theme (Pikmin)
*Forest of Hope
*Garden of Hope
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![[File:Town and City.png|150px]]<br>[[Town and City]] (''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: City Folk}}'')[[File:AnimalCrossing Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage based on both the player's {{iw|nookipedia|town}} and the {{iw|nookipedia|city}} from ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. The time of day corresponds to the time set on the [[Wii U]]'s internal clock.
|
*Plaza / Title (Animal Crossing: City Folk / Animal Crossing: Wild World)
*Tour
*Kapp'n's Song
*Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street
*Bubblegum K.K.
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![[File:Smashville.png|150px]]<br>[[Smashville]]<ref name=stage group=notes/><ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing}}'')[[File:AnimalCrossing Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|Essentially an earlier iteration of Town and City, but with a background based on ''{{iw|nookipedia|Animal Crossing: Wild World}}''. The time of day is still affected by the time on the Wii U's internal clock.
|
*Title (Animal Crossing)
*Tortimer Island Medley
*Go K.K. Rider!
*2:00 a.m. (Animal Crossing)
*Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store
*The Roost
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![[File:Wii Fit Studio.png|150px]]<br>[[Wii Fit Studio]] (''{{iw|nwiki|Wii Fit}}'')[[File:Wii Fit series icon.png|40px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage based on the ''Wii Fit'' games, Wii Fit Studio has a mirror that sometimes switches to a silhouette that demonstrates yoga poses, but this does not affect gameplay.
|
*Super Hoop
*Skateboard Arena (Free Mode)
*Wii Fit Plus Medley
*Rhythm Boxing
*Mischievous Mole-way
*Core Luge
*Bathtime Theme
*Bathtime Theme (Vocal Mix)
*Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
*Menu (Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!)
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![[File:Boxing Ring.png|150px]]<br>[[Boxing Ring]]<ref name=3ds group=notes>Stage also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''</ref> (''{{iw|nwiki|Punch-Out|Punch-Out<nowiki>!!</nowiki>}}'')[[File:PunchOutSymbol.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at a boxing ring and featuring ropes that can be bounced on and breakable light fixtures.
|
*Jogging/Countdown
*Minor Circuit
*Minor Circuit Theme
*Title (Punch-Out!!)
*World Circuit Theme
*Culdcept
*Shin Onigashima Medley
*Tomorrow's Passion
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![[File:Gaur Plain.png|150px]]<br>[[Gaur Plain]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''{{iw|xenoseries|Xenoblade Chronicles}}'')[[File:XenobladeEmblem.png|40px|class=invert-dark]]
|A large stage taking place at the {{iw|xenoseries|Gaur Plain|identically titled location}} from ''Xenoblade Chronicles''. The stage boss is {{iw|xenoseries|Metal Face}}, but only during the night.
|
*Gaur Plain
*Xenoblade Chronicles Medley
*Engage the Enemy
*Gaur Plain (Night)
*Time to Fight!
*An Obstacle in Our Path
*Mechanical Rhythm
*You Will Know Our Names
*The valedictory elegy
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![[File:Duck Hunt.png|150px]]<br>[[Duck Hunt (stage)|Duck Hunt]]<ref name=stage group=notes/><ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''{{iw|nwiki|Duck Hunt}}'')[[File:DuckHunt Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage featuring the gameplay scene from the ''Duck Hunt'' game. The dog appears from the grass sometimes, serving as a platform himself.
|
*Duck Hunt Medley
*Balloon Trip
*The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley
*Clu Clu Land
*Famicom Medley
*NES Remix 2 Title Theme
*Swan Lesson (Art Academy)
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![[File:75m SSB4.png|150px]]<br>[[75 m (stage)|75 m]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'')[[File:DK Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A recreation of the [[75m|''Donkey Kong'' stage]], the 8-bit Donkey Kong at the top left is a hazard, as well as the [[jack]]s that it sends bouncing from the left down to the right.
|
*Donkey Kong
*Opening (Donkey Kong)
*Mario Bros.
*25m Theme
*Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2
*PictoChat
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![[File:SSB4 - Wrecking Crew.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Wrecking Crew (stage)|Wrecking Crew]] (''[[Wrecking Crew]]'')[[File:WreckingCrew Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at a location based on ''Wrecking Crew'', but with updated visuals. There are bombs that collapse the floor above if attacked and barrels that can trap fighters temporarily.
|
*Wrecking Crew Medley
*Wrecking Crew Retro Medley
*Balloon Fight Medley
*Ice Climber
*Icicle Mountain
*Stack-Up/Gyromite
*Mach Rider
*Lip's Theme (Panel de Pon)
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![[File:Pilotwings.png|150px]]<br>[[Pilotwings]] (''{{iw|nwiki|Pilotwings series|Pilotwings}}'')[[File:Pilotwings Symbol.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage starting on the red biplane from ''{{iw|nwiki|Pilotwings}}'' before changing to the modern yellow bi-plane from ''{{iw|nwiki|Pilotwings Resort}}''.
|
*Light Plane
*Light Plane (Vocal Mix)
*Turbo Jet
*Pedal Glider
*Light Plane ''(original)''
*Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger
*ST01 Roll Out, Wonderful 100!
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![[File:Wuhu Island.png|150px]]<br>[[Wuhu Island]] (''{{iw|miiwiki|Wii Sports Resort}}'')[[File:WiiSports Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage taking place at the {{iw|miiwiki|identically titled location}}, the main platforms move fighters to different areas around the stage, like Delfino Plaza.
|
*Wii Sports Series Medley
*Wii Sports Resort
*Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2
*Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports)
*Title Theme (Wii Sports Resort)
*Tetris: Type B
*Style Savvy: Trendsetters
*Pop Fashion Show
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![[File:SSB4 Windy Hill Zone Stage.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Windy Hill Zone]] (''{{iw|sonicretro|Sonic Lost World}}'')[[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage featuring several types of platforms, including a large wheel with rotating platforms. A similary to the Mario Galaxy stage is that the main platform is curved.
|
*Windy Hill - Zone 1
*Green Hill Zone
*Angel Island Zone
*Open Your Heart
*Live & Learn
*Escape from the City
*Sonic Heroes
*Wonder World
*Right There, Ride On
*His World (Instrumental)
*Seven Rings in Hand
*Knight of the Wind
*Rooftop Run
*Reach for the Stars
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![[File:Wily Castle.png|150px]]<br>[[Wily Castle]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''{{wp|Mega Man}}'')[[File:MegaMan Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|A stage that takes place outside Wily Castle from ''Mega Man 2''. {{iw|smashwiki|Yellow Devil}} sometimes arrives to be fought as the stage boss. 
|
*Mega Man 2 Medley
*Cut Man Stage
*Quick Man Stage
*Air Man Stage
*Spark Man Stage
*Shadow Man Stage
*Mega Man Retro Medley
*Mega Man 2 Retro Medley
*Mega Man 3 Retro Medley
*Mega Man 4-6 Retro Medley
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![[File:Pac-Land.png|150px]]<br>[[Pac-Land]]<ref name=stage group=notes/> (''{{wp|Pac-Land}}'')[[File:Pac-ManEmblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]
|A side-scrolling stage based on ''PAC-LAND'' and featuring various areas from the game
|
*PAC-MAN'S PARK / BLOCK TOWN
*PAC-MAN
*PAC-MAN (Club Mix)
*Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1
*Namco Arcade '90s Retro Medley 2
*Libble Rabble Retro Medley
*Sky Kid Retro Medley
*Metro-Cross Retro Medley
*Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley
*Bravoman Retro Medley
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![[File:SSB4U Dream Land 64.png|150px]]<br>[[Dream Land (Super Smash Bros.)|Dream Land (64)]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/><ref name=3ds group=notes/> ({{iw|wikirby|Kirby (series)|''Kirby''}})[[File:Kirby Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>'''Price:''' US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage based on the {{iw|wikirby|Dream Land}} areas from the ''Kirby'' series. The stage hazard is {{iw|wikirby|Whispy Woods}}, who sometimes blows wind to push characters towards the edge of the stage.
|
*Gourmet Race (64)
*Ice Cream Island
*Gourmet Race (Melee)
*Planet Popstar
*Forest Stage
*The World to Win
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![[File:SuzakuCastle1.png|150px]]<br>[[Suzaku Castle]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/><ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/> (''{{wp|Street Fighter II}}'')[[File:StreetFighterEmblem.png|25px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>'''Price:''' Available alongside [[#Downloadable characters|Ryu]]

A stage based on Ryu's home stage in ''Street Fighter II'', Suzaku Castle includes four wooden platforms for fighters to battle on.
|
*Ryu Stage
*Ken Stage
*Ryu Stage Type A
*Ken Stage Type A
*Ryu Stage Type B
*Ken Stage Type B
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![[File:SSB4 - Miiverse.PNG|150px]]<br>[[Miiverse (stage)|Miiverse]] ({{iw|miiwiki|Miiverse}})[[File:MiiverseSymbol.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>'''Price:''' Free with the version 1.0.8 update

A stage featuring the same platforms as Battlefield. The only feature it had was that posts from Miiverse would appear in the background, up until the service had ended.
|
*Mii Plaza
*Mario Paint Medley
*Nintendo Land Medley
*Tomodachi Life
*Wii Shop Channel
*Freaky Forms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley
*Save the World, Heroes!
*Dark Lord
*Title (Big Brain Academy)
*Blue Birds
*Monkey Watch
*Title Theme (Nintendo Land)
*Final Results (Wii Party U)
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![[File:SSB4 WiiU PeachCastle.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Peach's Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Peach's Castle (64)]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/><ref name=ssb group=notes/> (''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' July 31, 2015<br>'''Price:''' US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage taking place high above [[Peach's Castle]]. Besides two slanted platforms, the stage also has a {{iw|smashwiki|Bumper}} in the air that knocks away fighters who touch it.
|
*Peach's Castle Stage
*Main Theme (Super Mario 64)
*Slide
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) ''(original)''
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)
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![[File:SSB4 WiiU HyruleCastle.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle|Hyrule Castle (64)]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/><ref name=ssb group=notes/> ({{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda''}})[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' July 31, 2015<br>'''Price:''' US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A relatively wide stage taking place on top of {{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Castle}}. Its hazard is {{iw|zeldawiki|tornado}}es, which spawn every thirty seconds.
|
*Hyrule Castle Stage
*The Legend of Zelda Medley
*Hyrule Field Theme
*Overworld Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
*Overworld Theme (A Link to the Past)
*Termina Field
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![[File:Stage 11 mariomaker f.png|150px]]<br>[[Super Mario Maker (stage)|Super Mario Maker]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''[[Super Mario Maker]]'')[[File:Mario Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' September 30, 2015<br>'''Price:''' US$2.49; US$3.49 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage featuring elements from ''Super Mario Maker''. The layout changes each time it is played on, although it always has several platforms, [[? Block]]s, and [[Brick Block]]s. It also switches between the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario World]]'', and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' game styles throughout the battle.
|
*Style Switch: Ground Theme
*Title (Super Mario Maker)
*Mario Bros.
*Super Mario Bros. Medley
*Ground Theme / Underground Theme
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
*Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
*Princess Peach's Castle
*Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley
*Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
*Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
*Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)
*Super Mario World Medley
*Yoshi's Island (Melee)
*Fortress Boss (Super Mario World)
*Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3)
*Title / Ending (Super Mario World)
*Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
*Athletic Theme / Ground Theme
*Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
*Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U)
*Peach's Castle Stage
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) ''(original)''
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)
*Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) ''(original)''
*Ground Theme (Super Mario World)
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![[File:Stage 11 xpirates f.png|150px]]<br>[[Pirate Ship (stage)|Pirate Ship]]<ref name=ssbb group=notes/> (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'')[[File:Zelda Emblem.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' September 30, 2015<br>'''Price:''' US$1.99

Fighters battle on a {{iw|zeldawiki|Tetra's Ship|Pirate Ship}} as it travels across the {{iw|zeldawiki|Great Sea}}. The {{iw|zeldawiki|King of Red Lions}} sometimes appears by the Pirate Ship, usable as another platform.
|
*Dragon Roost Island
*The Great Sea / Menu Select
*The Legend of Zelda Medley
*Dark World / Dark World Dungeon
*Tal Tal Heights
*Song of Storms
*Gerudo Valley ''(original)''
*Gerudo Valley
*Ocarina of Time Medley
*Village of the Blue Maiden
*Termina Field
*Ballad of the Goddess
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![[File:Midgar.png|150px]]<br>[[Midgar]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''{{wp|Final Fantasy VII}}'')[[File:Final Fantasy Symbol.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' December 15, 2015<br>'''Price:''' Available alongside [[#Downloadable characters|Cloud]]

A stage taking place in Midgar from ''Final Fantasy VII'' and having platforms like those in Battlefield. The main stage feature is a summon appearing from a Summon Materia to attack the fighters.
|
*Let the Battles Begin!
*Fight On!
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![[File:Stage 11 umbra f.png|150px]]<br>[[Umbra Clock Tower]]<ref name=3ds group=notes/> (''{{wp|Bayonetta}}'')[[File:Bayonetta.png|30px|class=invert-dark]]
|
'''Release date:''' March 2, 2016<br>'''Price:''' Available alongside [[#Downloadable characters|Bayonetta]]

Fighters battle on the falling clock tower from the opening scene of ''Bayonetta''. The platform where the battle occurs is flat, but some debris may arrive to be used as platforms.
|
*Let's Hit The Climax!
*Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny (Instrumental)
*Tomorrow Is Mine (Bayonetta 2 Theme) (Instrumental)
*One Of A Kind
*Riders Of The Light
*Red & Black
*After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)
*Friendship
*Let's Dance, Boys!
*The Legend Of Aesir
*Time For The Climax!
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|}

===Unlocking criteria===
{|class="wikitable"style="margin:auto"
|-
!Stage
!Criteria
|-
!Kongo Jungle 64
|Clear the event {{iw|smashwiki|The Original Heavyweights}}
|-
!Pokemon Stadium 2
|Clear the event {{iw|smashwiki|When Lightning Strikes}}
|-
!Flat Zone X
|Break 100 {{iw|smashwiki|block}}s in {{iw|smashwiki|Trophy Rush}} as {{iw|smashwiki|Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)|Mr. Game & Watch}}
|-
!Smashville
|Clear the event {{iw|smashwiki|Playing Tricks}}
|-
!PAC-LAND
|Play all maps in {{iw|smashwiki|Smash Tour}}
|-
!Duck Hunt
|Defeat at least one opponent in Solo {{iw|smashwiki|Cruel Smash}} in {{iw|smashwiki|Multi-Man Smash}}
|}

==Items==
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' has the same items as in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, just like with fighters. A total of 75 items appear, 26 of which are new.

===Normal items===
====New items====
{{columns|
*{{iw|smashwiki|Back Shield}}
*[[Beehive]]
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Beetle (Item)|Beetle}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Bombchu}}
*[[Boomerang]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Boss Galaga}}
*[[Bullet Bill]]
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Cucco}}
*{{iw|icaruspedia|Daybreak}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Drill}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Fairy Bottle}}
*[[Fire Bar]]
*[[Grass]]
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Gust Bellows}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Hocotate Bomb}}
*{{iw|icaruspedia|Killer Eye}}
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Master Ball}}
*{{iw|icaruspedia|Ore Club}}
*[[POW Block]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Rocket Belt}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Special Flag}}
*[[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Steel Diver}}
*[[Super Leaf]]
*[[Treasure chest|Treasure Chest]]
*{{iw|icaruspedia|X Bomb}}
}}

====Returning items====
{{columns|
*[[Assist Trophy]]
*[[Banana Peel]]
*[[Barrel]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Beam Sword}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Blast Box}}
*[[Bob-omb]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Bumper}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Bunny Hood}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Capsule}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|CD}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Crate}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Deku Nut}}
*{{iw|wikirby|Dragoon}}
*[[Fire Flower]]
*{{iw|wikirby|Food}}
*{{iw|wikibound|Franklin Badge}}
*[[Freezie]]
*[[Golden Hammer]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Gooey Bomb}}
*[[Green Shell]]
*[[Hammer]]
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Heart Container}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Home-Run Bat}}
*[[Lightning]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Lip's Stick}}
*{{iw|wikirby|Maxim Tomato}}
*[[Cap Block#Super Smash Bros. series|Metal Box]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Motion-Sensor Bomb}}
*{{iw|wikibound|Mr. Saturn}}
*[[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]]
*{{iw|nookipedia|Pitfall}}
*[[Poison Mushroom]]
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Ray Gun}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Rolling Crate}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Sandbag}}
*{{iw|metroidwiki|Screw Attack}}
*{{iw|lylatwiki|Smart Bomb}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Smash Ball}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Smoke Ball}}
*[[Soccer Ball]]
*[[Spring]]
*{{iw|wikirby|Star Rod}}
*[[Super Mushroom]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Super Scope}}
*[[Super Star]]
*{{iw|wikirby|Superspicy Curry}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Team Healer}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Timer}}
*[[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|Trophy]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Unira}}
*{{iw|wikirby|Warp Star}}
}}

===Assist Trophies===
37 {{iw|smashwiki|Assist Trophy}} characters make an appearance, of which 21 are new, while the other 18 are from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
====New Assist Trophies====
{{columns|
*[[Ashley]]
*[[Chain Chomp]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Color TV-Game 15}}
*{{iw|metroidwiki|Dark Samus}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Dillon}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Dr. Kawashima}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Elec Man}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Ghirahim}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Ghosts}}
*{{iw|nookipedia|Isabelle}}
*{{iw|icaruspedia|Magnus}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Midna}}
*{{iw|metroidwiki|Mother Brain}}
*{{iw|wikirby|Nightmare}}
*{{iw|icaruspedia|Phosphora}}
*{{iw|xenoseries|Riki}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Sablé Prince}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Sheriff}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Skull Kid}}
*{{iw|wikibound|Starman}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Takamaru}}
}}

====Returning Assist Trophies====
{{columns|
*{{iw|lylatwiki|Andross}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Devil}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Dr. Wright}}
*[[Hammer Bro]]
*{{iw|smashwiki|Infantry and Tanks}}
*{{iw|wikibound|Jeff}}
*[[Kat & Ana]]
*{{iw|wikirby|Knuckle Joe}}
*[[Lakitu]] and [[Spiny|Spinies]]
*{{iw|fireemblem|Lyn}}
*{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid (species)|Metroid}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Nintendog}} (French Bulldog)
*{{iw|smashwiki|Saki Amamiya}}
*{{iw|fzerowiki|Samurai Goroh}}
*{{iw|smashwiki|Shadow the Hedgehog}}
*{{iw|starfywiki|Starfy}}
*{{iw|zeldawiki|Tingle}}
*[[Waluigi]]
}}

===Pokémon===
40 different species of {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon (species)|Pokémon}} can be summoned from {{iw|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}s, just like in previous games. 23 of the Pokémon species were introduced with this role in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

====New Pokémon====
{{columns|
*Abomasnow
*Arceus
*Chespin
*Darkrai
*Dedenne
*Eevee
*Fennekin
*Fletchling
*Genesect
*Giratina
*Gogoat
*Inkay
*Keldeo
*Kyurem
*Meloetta
*Oshawott
*Palkia
*Snivy
*Spewpa
*Swirlix
*Victini
*Xerneas
*Zoroark
}}

====Returning Pokémon====
{{columns|
*Bellossom
*Deoxys
*Electrode
*Entei
*Gardevoir
*Goldeen
*Kyogre
*Latias and Latios
*Lugia
*Meowth
*Metagross
*Mew
*Moltres
*Snorlax
*Staryu
*Suicune
*Togepi
}}

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' has received critical acclaim, praising its variety of modes and character selection.
{|class="wikitable reviews"
!colspan="4"style="font-size:120%;text-align:center;background-color:silver"|Reviews
|-style="background-color:#E6E6E6;"
|Reviewer, Publication
|Score
|Comment
|-
|Griffin McElroy, [https://www.polygon.com/2014/11/21/7259791/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-review-crazy-eights Polygon]
|9.5/10
|align="left"|"''Pound for pound, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been the most fun I've had playing video games in 2014, and a well-polished crown jewel in the Wii U's library. I've spent dozens of hours Smashing roomfuls of friends into oblivion, grinding through events and hunting down unlockables — and, happily, I feel like I'm just getting started.''"
|-
|Daniel Starkey, [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-review/1900-6415976/ GameSpot]
|9/10
|align="left"|"''Poor internet functionality is, thankfully, a blight on an otherwise incredible game. Between the Masterpiece Collections, which are short demos of the classic games that inspired Smash Bros., the many fighters and stages, the deep character customization for fine-tuning your fighters to suit your play style, and the extensive screenshot editing tools, there's just so much to do. With the Wii U release, Smash Bros. has fully realized its goals. There's something here for nearly everyone--from young to old, from novice to expert--presented almost without compromise. Super Smash Bros. Wii U invites everyone to join in its undiluted, joyous celebration of the broad community that Nintendo has built over the past forty years.''"
|-
|Jose Otero, [https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/19/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-review IGN]
|9.8/10
|align="left"|"''Nearly every aspect of Smash Wii U seems fine-tuned not only to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but also to be accessible to new players. Once they're hooked, it draws them in deeper with a set of great modes and tempting rewards. There's just so much here, and I've rarely seen a game with so many enjoyable and replayable ideas in a single package. Playing eight-player matches and classic four-player brawls are only the beginning, and I don't see a reason to stop playing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U for a long time.''"
|-
!colspan="4"style="background-color:silver;font-size:120%;text-align:center;"|Aggregators
|-style="background-color:#E6E6E6;"
|colspan=2|Compiler
|colspan=2|Platform / Score
|-
|colspan=2|Metacritic
|colspan=2 style="background-color:LimeGreen"|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u 92]
|-
|colspan=2|GameRankings
|colspan=2|[https://www.gamerankings.com/wii-u/633202-super-smash-bros-for-wii-u/index.html 92.39%]
|}
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===Sales===
Within three days of launch, ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' sold over 490,000 units in North America, becoming the best-selling [[Wii U]] game instantly.<ref>{{cite|author=Karmali, Luke|date=November 25, 2014|url=www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/25/super-smash-bros-is-north-americas-fastest-selling-wii-u-game|title=''Super Smash Bros.'' is North America's Fastest-Selling Wii U Game|publisher=IGN|accessdate=November 26, 2014}}</ref> As of September 30, 2021, the game had sold 5.38 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite|date=November 4, 2021|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/wiiu.html|title=Top Selling Title Sales Unites|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|accessdate=November 8, 2021|archive=web.archive.org/web/20211108094405/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/wiiu.html}}</ref>

===Awards===
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' also won the award for the "Best Fighting Game" at The Game Awards 2014.<ref>{{cite|url=www.polygon.com/2014/12/5/7343105/the-game-awards-2014-winners|title=Here are the winners of The Game Awards 2014|date=December 5, 2014|author=Sarkar, Samit|publisher=Polygon|language=en|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

==Updates==
Note that the most recent software update must be downloaded to access Nintendo Online. In addition, most updates invalidate replay data created before that update, making them unplayable, due to replays reading game data and inputting recordings of data live, rather than actual footage.
===1.0.1===
'''Release date:''' November 21, 2014<br>
On the same day as the release of the game, update version 1.0.1 was released for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. The update makes fixes to enhance gameplay stability. For those who pre-ordered the game digitally, the update is part of the game download.<ref name="support">{{cite|language=en-us|url=en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13305|title=How to Update ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''|publisher=Nintendo Support|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.0.2===
'''Release date:''' January 29, 2015<br>
The second update was released January 29, 2015, the update's download size is 316 MB, and it updates the game to version 1.0.2. It is also required for online play. The update adds 15 additional stages to 8-Player Smash mode, nine standard and six omega forms, in addition to making other minor fixes.<ref>{{cite|author=Seedhouse, Alex|date=January 29, 2015|url=www.nintendo-insider.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-update-1-0-2-now-live|language=en|title=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' update 1.0.2 now live|publisher=Nintendo Insider|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.0.6===
[[File:SUMABURA.PNG|thumb|200px|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''{{'}}s players of these countries (in blue) can send and receive photos, replays, custom stages and Mii characters via online.]]
'''Release date:''' April 15, 2015<ref name="Direct April 1">{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 1, 2015|url=youtu.be/IMedqo8mLaQ?t=2m11s|timestamp=02:11|title=Nintendo Direct 4.1.2015|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref><br>
The third update for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was released the same day as the Mewtwo downloadable content for Club Nintendo members as well as the additional Mii suits, updating the game directly to version 1.0.6, the same as the current version of the Nintendo 3DS game. In addition to adjusting the character balance, the update adds a prompt to the Notifications menu to take players directly to the [[Wii U#Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] to purchase downloadable content. The update also adds Share mode to ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', allowing players to post, view, and download replays, photos, Mii Fighters, and custom stages online.<ref name="Direct April 1"/> The update also adds six additional Ω versions of stages to 8-Player Smash mode. The update also adds compatibility with the first set of released downloadable content.

===1.0.7===
'''Release date:''' April 23, 2015<br>
For the game's fourth update, a glitch in interpreting Global Smash Power for Mewtwo was fixed that prevented players from accessing Online, since the data was interpreted as invalid.

===1.0.8===
'''Release date:''' June 14, 2015<br>
The fifth game update allows for the game to receive the latest set of downloadable content. The Miiverse stage, along with Dreamland N64 has been added into the game, and individual communities have been created for every character allowing users to post comments to cheer that fighter on. Various other gameplay adjustments have also been made.

===1.0.9===
'''Release date:''' July 2, 2015<br>
This update simply makes unspecified gameplay changes.<ref>{{cite|author=McMinn, Kevin|date=July 2, 2015|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20150706032933/http://nintendonews.com/2015/07/super-smash-bros-wii-u-update-1-0-9-available/|title=''Super Smash Bros. Wii U'' Update 1.0.9 Available|publisher=Nintendo News|language=en|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.1.0===
'''Release date:''' July 30, 2015<br>
The version 1.1.0 update adds Tournament mode to the game, as well as the ability to post saved replays to YouTube. This also adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released July 31. In addition, upon downloading, players receive the K.K. Slider Outfit and Hat for free.<ref>{{cite|author=Whitehead, Thomas|date=July 30, 2015|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/07/super_smash_bros_version_110_update_is_now_live|title=''Super Smash Bros.'' Version 1.1.0 Update is Now Live|publisher=Nintendo Life|language=en|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.1.1===
'''Release Date:''' September 30th, 2015<br>
Version 1.1.1 adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day. The update also makes various gameplay changes and it added a wave for the female [[Robin]] using the Levin Sword in one of her Victory Poses.<ref>{{cite|author=Master0fHyrule|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4IP7yM-IyU|title=Female Robin's Victory Pose Gets Slightly Changed In Latest Patch For ''Super Smash Bros Wii U''|date=September 30, 2015|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.1.2===
'''Release Date:''' October 8, 2015<br>
For update version 1.1.2, the only update to the game is a fix for a glitch which makes Diddy Kong unable to be grabbed after being hit with a multi-hit attack while shielding.<ref>{{cite|author=Whitehead, Thomas|date=October 6, 2015|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/upcoming_super_smash_bros_patch_will_make_diddy_kong_less_obnoxious|title=Upcoming ''Super Smash Bros.'' Patch Will Make Diddy Kong Less Obnoxious|publisher=Nintendo Life|language=en|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

===1.1.3===
'''Release Date: '''December 15, 2015<br>
The tenth update of the game adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day.

===1.1.4===
'''Release date:''' February 3, 2016<br>
The eleventh update of the game adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day.

===1.1.5===
'''Release date:''' March 15, 2016<br>
The twelfth update includes new changes for characters.

===1.1.6===
'''Release date:''' May 20, 2016<br>
The thirteenth update includes new changes only for Bayonetta.

===1.1.7===
'''Release date:''' July 18, 2017<br>
The fourteenth update adds [[amiibo]] compatibility for [[Bayonetta]], [[Cloud Strife]], and [[Corrin]]. Due to no balance changes, replays from version 1.1.6 are unaffected.

==Downloadable content==
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Downloadable content (SSB4)}}
Nine downloadable stages and seven playable fighters were made downloadable content, and there were options to purchase bundles in either entire waves or specific portions. Mewtwo was released in April 2015, and players could avoid receive it for free if they had both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions registered within [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]].<ref>{{cite|url=www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/mewtwo-download-codes-arrive-for-club-nintendo-users|title=Mewtwo Download Codes Arrive for Club Nintendo Users|author=Copeland, Wesley|date=April 15, 2015|publisher=IGN|language=en|quote=Players who purchased both Smash Bros. for 3DS and Smash Bros. on Wii U, and registered both copies with Club Nintendo, are being sent their codes for Mewtwo on both platforms, so get to checkin’ your email.}}</ref> In June 2015, {{iw|smashwiki|Lucas (SSB4)|Lucas}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Roy (SSB4)|Roy}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Ryu (SSB4)|Ryu}} were released as fighters, and {{iw|smashwiki|Miiverse}}, {{iw|smashwiki|Dream Land|Dream Land (64)}}, and {{iw|smashwiki|Suzaku Castle}} were as stages. Peach's Castle (64) and Hyrule Castle (64) were released in July 2015, and Pirate Ship and Super Mario Maker were released in September 2015. The next fighter, {{iw|smashwiki|Cloud (SSB4)|Cloud}}, was released in December 2015, as well as his associated {{iw|smashwiki|Midgar}} stage. {{iw|smashwiki|Corrin (SSB4)|Corrin}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Bayonetta (SSB4)|Bayonetta}} were released in February 2016, as well as {{iw|smashwiki|Umbra Clock Tower}}. The last downloadable content was additional Mii Costumes.

==amiibo==
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|amiibo}}
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the first Wii U game to be compatible with amiibo. There was even a ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' line of amiibo launched as the first line of amiibo figurines; the ''Super Smash Bros.'' line was released in waves, with every fighter receiving their own amiibo.<ref>{{cite|author=Otero, Jose|url=www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/e3-2014-nintendo-on-amiibo-smash-bros-and-custom-figurines|title=E3 2014: Nintendo on Amiibo, Smash Bros., and Custom Figurines|date=June 12, 2014|accessdate=June 25, 2024|publisher=IGN|language=en-us}}</ref> The player could scan a compatible amiibo figure to add its character into the game as a usable or opposing fighter.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=GisRY6h100U|title=Play Nintendo - Nintendo E3 Digital Event|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|date=June 10, 2014|accessdate=June 25, 2024|language=en-us}}</ref> An amiibo's level and battle stats increase each time it participates in battle,<ref name="amiibo">{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=odUjMhc6YgU|title=Nintendo - amiibo E3 2014 Trailer|author=Nintendo of America|date=June 10, 2014|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 25, 2024|language=en-us}}</ref> having fifty being the highest level.<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/476552588570017793|title=You can level-up your figure player each time you use it to fight. It can go as high as level 50! #SmashBros|date=June 10, 2014|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=X|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref> Its moves are customizable.<ref name="amiibo"/>

==Soundtrack==
[[File:Smash 3DS Wii U soundtrack US.png|thumb|250px|The cover to the soundtrack.]]
{{main|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack}}
A two-disc soundtrack for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' was distributed exclusively to [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] members who had registered both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions before January 13, 2015.<ref>{{cite|url=www.powerupgaming.ca/products/cd-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-wii-u-a-smashing-soundtrack-sealed|title=CD - Super Smash Bros for 3DS/Wii U A Smashing Soundtrack|publisher=Power Up Gaming|language=en-ca}}</ref> The blue disc contains tracks from ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', while the red disc has tracks from the Nintendo 3DS version.<ref name="Smash Wii U Direct"/>
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==Pre-release and unused content==
{{main|List of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U pre-release and unused content}}
According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]] on Famitsu, he was planning on adding the [[Ice Climbers]] for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'', but despite the characters running without problems on the Wii U version, the team had trouble getting the Ice Climbers working in the Nintendo 3DS, as Masahiro Sakurai stated that the fighters in the Nintendo 3DS version would be running at 60 frames per second.<ref>{{cite|url=nintendoeverything.com/sakurai-addresses-ice-climbers-absence-in-smash-bros-wii-u3ds-and-more-in-new-famitsu-column|author=@NE_Brian|date=September 16, 2014|publisher=Nintendo Everything|title=Sakurai addresses Ice Climbers’ absence in Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS and more in new Famitsu column|language=en|accessdate=June 25, 2024}}</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U staff}}

==Glitches==
{{main|List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U glitches}}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
SSB4 Mario.png|[[Mario]]
DK SSB4.png|[[Donkey Kong]]
SSB4 Link.png|[[Link]]
SSB4 Samus.png|[[Samus]]
SSB4 Kirby.png|[[Kirby]]
SSB4 Peach.png|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
SSB4 Pit.png|[[Pit]]
SSB4 Villager.png|[[Villager]]
</gallery>

==Media==
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==Names in other languages==
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==Notes and references==
===Notes===
<references group=notes/>

===References===
<references/>

==External links==
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