Assist Trophy
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The Assist Trophy is an item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It calls forth a random character to assist the player who used the item, similar to the Poké Ball item. This is unique in that that the character released is from an actual Nintendo or 3rd Party series, but isn't playable. As a result, it introduces characters who couldn't make the cut as playable fighters. Almost all characters that come out of the Assist Trophy are invincible.
Players must be on the ground to summon an Assist Trophy's character. If a player is attacked and sent flying after grabbing the Assist Trophy, but before breaking it open, they must land before they can call forth the Assist Trophy's character. Only one Assist Trophy can appear at a time, unlike Poké Balls.
Assist Trophies have been confirmed to return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
List of Assist Characters
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Default Assist Characters
Name | Description | |
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Andross | Andross, the main villain from the Star Fox series (his appearance was based off his original depiction) appears from the Assist Trophy, and, floating in the background of a stage, inhales and spits forth a flurry of harmful polygons that damage characters. This is based on his main attack in the original Star Fox. | |
File:Devilpointing.jpg | Devil | The Devil is from Devil World, a game only released in Europe. When released from the Assist Trophy, he shifts the stage boundaries. The players will only be able to move within the visible screen and will lose a life if they go off the screen at any point. |
File:Assist03 070710d.jpg | Dr. Wright | Dr. Wright from Sim City appears and attacks opponents by building large skyscrapers beneath them, sending them flying upwards. The attack is executed right in front of Dr. Wright and the vertical range is very high, so fighters should run away immediately after he is released. There is a one-in-ten chance that Dr. Wright will summon a particularly large skyscraper for even more range and power. |
Excitebike | A group of Excitebikers from the game Excitebike, appearing in their original 8-bit form, drive across the stage, dragging players along with them, eventually driving off screen with the players caught. | |
Hammer Bro. | A Hammer Bro. appears on the stage and throws hammers at opponents. He can jump up and throw them in midair and he can also throw hammers while on the ground. | |
Helirin | The Helirin from Kuru Kuru Kururin appears as a stage obstacle. It acts as an additional platform, rotating on its axis and moving, sometimes getting in the way when players are trying to recover. | |
File:BrawlJeff.jpg | Jeff | Jeff from EarthBound puts five rockets on the ground, which shoot into the air, homing in on enemies in unpredictable trajectories. Jeff finishes with one large rocket. There is a one-in-five chance that he will summon a second wave of rockets before disappearing. |
File:BrawlJill.jpg | Jill & Drill Dozer | Jill from Drill Dozer charges at opponents in her driller. She can jump at them and turn around, but may fall off the stage if she goes too far. |
File:BrawlKatandAna.jpg | Kat & Ana | Kat & Ana swiftly move across the stage together, slicing any players in their way. |
Knuckle Joe | Knuckle Joe from the Kirby series, will use the Vulcan Jab on all other players, and then finish off with either Smash Punch or Rising Break. | |
Lakitu | Lakitu, appearing in his 8-Bit Super Mario Bros. form, tosses Spinies, who are also in 8-Bit form, onto the ground, which damage players on contact. Lakitu can be damaged. | |
Little Mac | Coming from the game Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, when Little Mac appears, he will continue to punch the opposing player closest to him. He then finishes with a powerful uppercut move. | |
File:BrawlLyn.jpg | Lyn | Lyn from Fire Emblem (GBA) charges her sword, then slashes an opposing player with little to no warning and with great power. |
Metroid | A Metroid from the series of the same name will float around the stage, latching onto any players it encounters and sucking their health away, similar to what they do in the Metroid games. | |
Mr. Resetti | Mr. Resetti is a character from the Animal Crossing series. When he is released, he simply stands in one spot, and lectures the players through a speech bubble. Mr. Resetti also occasionally causes a small explosion when he is furious. Mr. Resetti can be made to disappear prematurely if the stage scrolls or the platform he is on is destroyed and there's a knockout zone below him. | |
File:Nintendog.jpg | Nintendog | A Nintendog from the game Nintendogs briefly appears on the battleground before coming up to the screen and blocking the players' views, causing great distraction. |
Saki Amamiya | Saki Amamiya from Sin and Punishment: Successor to the Earth, will appear, and use his Cannon Sword to shoot and slash his opponents. He can jump and shoot as well. | |
File:Samurai Goro 3.jpg | Samurai Goroh | Samurai Goroh from the F-Zero series appears and slashes away at the fighters with his katana. He can jump while slashing horizontally. |
Stafy | Stafy, from the Japan-only Densetsu no Stafy series, appears as a vulnerable Assist Trophy. Stafy will perform his spin attack on an opponent if he has the chance. However, fighters can easily attack him and send him flying. | |
File:BrawlTingle.jpg | Tingle | Tingle simply calls up one of five random effects. These can be helpful (such as a rain of hammers, or giving every fighter a Superspicy Curry status) or a hindrance (such as throwing banana peels, resulting in a slippery ground, creating common occurrences of tripping, or releasing a shower of flowers, causing the camera to zoom in on the summoner. ). One of them has Tingle simply fly away on a group of balloons, not affecting the players. |
Waluigi | Waluigi chases after a selected foe, kicks them onto the ground and finally, he does one final power kick, or hits the player with his racket. |
Unlockable Assist Characters
Name | Description | |
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Custom Robo | Custom Robo, better known as Ray Mk III, comes from the game Custom Robo Arena. Being a toy, it is a very small Assist Character, but it makes the most of its speed by flying around the stage at fast speeds. It fires bullets from its left gun, and fires missiles from its right hand, as a means of attack. To unlock it, the player must play 100 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode. | |
Isaac | Isaac from Golden Sun uses Move Psynergy, creating a large hand that pushes enemies away, or off the stage entirely. To unlock him, the player must play 200 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode. | |
Infantry and Tanks | A group of 2D sprites from the Advance Wars series will appear in the scenery to attack the rivals. To unlock them, the player must play 300 matches in Vs. Mode or any related mode. | |
Barbara | Barbara enters from the Japan-Only game, Daigassou! Band Brothers. When released, she plays her guitar, sending a powerful field of music around her, which damages opposing players caught in it. The final note does the most damage and has the biggest radius. To unlock her, the player must collect 25 hidden songs. | |
File:Gray Fox.jpg | Gray Fox | Gray Fox, from the Metal Gear series, slices his opponents with his sword, causing heavy damage. He also deflects projectiles. Gray Fox is unique among Assist Trophies in that he will return from above should he fall off the stage. To unlock him, the player must unlock Snake. |
Shadow the Hedgehog | Shadow, from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, appears as a Assist Trophy. Shadow uses Chaos Control to slow down all opposing fighters. To unlock him, the player must unlock Sonic. |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Name | Description | |
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Skull Kid | Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that the Skull Kid will be appearing as an Assist Trophy.[1] However, it is currently unknown what the Skull Kid will do when he is summoned. | |
Nintendog | The Nintendog maintains its Assist Trophy features from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, the French Bulldog will be used, instead of the Labrador Retriever. | |
Starfy | Starfy is confirmed to maintain his status as an Assist Trophy. However, at the moment, it is unknown if he will maintain his features from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. | |
Ashley | Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that Ashley will be appearing as an Assist Trophy.[2] However, it is currently unknown what she will do when summoned. Ashley's appearance is based on her appearance from Game & Wario. | |
Mother Brain | Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that Mother Brain from the Metroid series will appear as an Assist Trophy.[3] In addition to the Rinkas circling around her, she will use the Laser Brain Attack to attack opponents. | |
Waluigi | Waluigi has been confirmed to return as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.[4] |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy Information
Assist Trophy Artwork
- Barbara Artwork.jpg
Barbara's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Custom Robo Artwork.jpg
Custom Robo's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Hammer Bro. SSBB Art.jpg
Hammer Bro's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Helirin SSBB Art.jpg
Helirin's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Infantry and Tanks Artwork.jpg
Infantry and Tanks' artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Isaac Artwork.jpg
Isaac's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Jeff SSBB Art.jpg
Jeff's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Jill SSBB Art.jpg
Jill & Drill Dozer's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Lakitu SSBB Art.jpg
Lakitu's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Metroid SSBB Art.jpg
Metroid's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Nintendogs SSBB Art.jpg
Nintendog's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Shadow the Hedgehog Artwork.jpg
Shadow the Hedgehog's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Tingle SSBB Art.jpg
Tingle's artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.