Luigi (SSBB): Difference between revisions

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Luigi is currently ranked 28th on the current ''Brawl'' [[tier list]], on the top of the lower-mid tier, placing him three places above his older brother, {{SSBB|Mario}}. This is a moderate drop from the ''Melee'' tier list, where he was ranked 12th out of 26. Luigi is best known for his fast, yet powerful attacks, possessing several potential finishers, some of which can reliably [[KO]] under 100%, including, but not limited to, his [[forward smash]] and [[Fire Jump Punch]]. His attacks also flow well together, making for a lot of effective set-up moves and [[combo]]s. However, Luigi has poor mobility, adding to the fact that he is [[floaty]], a slow [[dash]]er, and extremely slow [[air speed|in the air]] as well, which makes [[approach]]ing opponents difficult. These problems are further worsened by the general [[reach]] of his attacks being among the worst in ''Brawl'', his signature lack of traction causing him to be pushed back considerably while [[shield]]ing and limiting [[out of shield]] [[punishing]] options, and his only [[projectile]] being too slow and short-ranged to effectively [[camp]] most characters. Luigi is also crippled by the removal of [[wavedashing]] more than most other veterans, as his low traction greatly exacerbates his approach and makes his general maneuverability difficult to handle. This results in mostly poor [[matchup]]s, especially against characters with [[disjointed hitbox]]es and strong camping abilities, like {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} or {{SSBB|Falco}}. When combined with his lack of [[tournament]] representation, Luigi has also achieved below-average [[tournament]] results.

===Aesthetics===

*{{change|His overalls have been changed back to purple in dark areas, and the pants legs are rolled up to the ankles.}}

**{{change|Luigi's "gunman" victory pose now has him saying "Bang, bang!" instead of "Let's-a go!", likely due to the latter now being used for his [[on-screen appearance]]. His left-inputted victory pose also makes the same sound effect used for his side taunt.}}

===Attributes===

**{{buff|Forward smash deals more damage (14% (up)/13% (non-angled)/12% (down) → 15%/14%/13%), improving its KO potential. It also has drastically less ending lag when angled up (FAF 42 → 29), giving it the fastest duration of all forward smashes in the game.}}

*[[Up smash]]:

**{{nerf|It deals less damage with a sourspot on Luigi's body (17% → 15%/12%), drastically hindering its KO potential. Luigi also no longer slides when performing a running up smash without charging it.}}

*[[Down smash]]:

**{{nerf|Dash grab has more startup (frame 11 → 12).}}

*[[Forward throw]]:

**{{buff|Like Mario's, forward throw can now [[chain grab]] at low percents due to the DI changes in ''Brawl''.}}

*[[Back throw]]:

**{{buff|Back throw deals more damage (10% → 12%), making it now as powerful as Mario's in ''Melee''.}}

*[[Up throw]]:

**{{nerf|Up throw can no longer combo or chaingrab due to the hitstun changes.}}

*[[Down throw]]:

**{{buff|Green Missile can now be held indefinitely. Luigi can also grab ledges out of it, and charge it more safely when recovering due to his slower falling speed.}}

**{{nerf|Using the move partially charged near a wall causes Luigi's head to get stuck inside for a brief moment and having to pull himself free, increasing his vulnerability.}}

**{{change|It no longer has Luigi fully close his eyes upon misfiring, instead having him keep the same expression as with the normal Green Missile.}}

*[[Super Jump Punch]]:

**{{change|The ending animation has been changed with Luigi falling upside-down as opposed to falling on his back like his brother. Additionally, when falling to a ground, Luigi buries his head and gets himself out.}}

*[[Luigi Cyclone]]:

**{{nerf|Its damage outputs have been altered (8%/9% (hit 1, grounded/aerial)/12% (hit 2) → 2% (hits 1-4)/4% (hit 5)), decreasing its total damage as a result (18.92%/19.92% → 12%), and significantly hindering its KO potential despite the last hit's knockback being slightly compensated (50 (base)/80 (scaling) → 60/115). The move also has more startup (frame 6 → 7).}}

**{{change|Luigi no longer says "Yahoo!" when using Luigi Cyclone, instead grunting when performing the last hit.}}

*[[Negative Zone]]:

==Moveset==

|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}}

|fsmashdesc=Luigi does a spearhand stab that KO at medium percentages. To be exact, it KOs at 80% when uncharged and 50% when fully charged.  Very fast, but has poor range and, if shielded, it is easy to punish - however, the attack does 5 extra [[shield damage]]. It is notable for its extremely high knockback scaling, being the forward smash with the third highest knockback scaling in the game. This, along with its diagonal trajectory, makes momentum canceling not very effective on it. Can be angled; angling up gives it much earlier [[interruptibility]], making it a great move.

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (head), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (body)

|usmashdesc=Luigi does an upwards headbutt similar to Mario's up smash, but with higher knockback and sending foes on a more diagonal trajectory behind him. Can slide if dashes and few frames after charge it, which slides slower than Mario, but slides farther. Luigi's head is intangible while the hitboxes are active. The sweetspot KOs at 106% uncharged, and as early as 68% when fully charged.

|fthrowdmg=9%

|fthrowdesc=Luigi spins once with his victim and throws them forward. Below average knockback scaling for a throw, KOing at 166% at the ledge, and lacking KO power from further away.

|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral)

|bthrowdesc=Luigi spins three times and throws the target behind him, reminiscent of Mario throwing Bowser in ''Super Mario 64''. This is one of the strongest throws in the game, being capable of KOing Mario as early as 71% at the ledge, potentially being stronger than Ness, and at 157% from the center of Final Destination. But being such a slow throw causes it to be very easy to DI however.

}}

===[[On-screen appearance]]===

{{Taunt/SSBB

|char=Luigi

|desc-side=Stands straight up with hands on hips, falls forward stiff on the floor, then seems to balance himself back up again (similar to his victory pose in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''). He says something that resembles "Pow pow".

===[[Idle pose]]===

{{Idle

|pitch-us=Male

|pitch-jp=Male}}

===[[Victory pose]]s===

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

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*{{sm|Big Lou|USA}} - One of the best Luigi players. Placed 2nd at {{Trn|MomoCon 2013}}, 8th at {{Trn|MLG Orlando 2010}}, 25th at {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2010}}, and 49th at {{trn|Apex 2010}}.

*{{sm|Boss|USA}} - Considered to be one of the best Luigi players. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2009}} and {{Trn|MLG Columbus 2010}}, 33rd at {{Trn|Pound 4}}, and 49th at Apex 2010.

===Tier placement and history===

==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==

Luigi first appears in a green meadow, where he pretends to threaten and attack on-coming [[Waddle Dee]]s. They are harmless, and make no move to attack him, but he is frightened by them, nonetheless. Then, out of nowhere, he is attacked from behind by {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, who slams Luigi with his mallet, sending him flying into the air. After he comes back down, he becomes a trophy (making him the only character to become a trophy in the same cut scene in which he is introduced). Luigi's trophy in Subspace Emissary is different from his collectible trophy. Instead of adjusting his hat, Luigi holds his hands to his face making a surprised expression, which is the last of the poses from his up taunt. This distinction is unique to Luigi. King Dedede places him on the road as bait for {{SSBB|Wario}}, who is coming down the road. Wario takes the bait, and Dedede manages to steal {{SSBB|Peach}}/{{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, and Luigi's trophy along with Wario's Cargo.

Since Luigi's primary attacks are kicks and punches, Arm and Leg stickers have the widest effect. Using a Head sticker will only affect Luigi's up smash and Green Missile (since pummels cannot be used against most enemies), while a Fire one will affect his Fireball, the Green Missile, and the Fire Jump Punch. The Luigi Cyclone is considered a Spin attack, but seeing as it's his only Spin attack, there is minimal benefit to using a Spin sticker. Similarly, the final hit of Luigi's neutral attack is a Body attack, so applying a Body sticker will have only limited benefits.

*'''[[Event 19: Wario Bros.]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Wario}} and must defeat {{SSBB|Mario}} and Luigi on the [[Mario Bros.]] stage.

*'''[[Event 29: All-Star Semifinal Regulars]]''': Luigi is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are characters that were unlockable from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game.

*'''[[Co-Op Event 6: Unwanted Suitors]]''': {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} must defeat an invisible Luigi and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].

*'''[[Co-Op Event 8: ALL MINE!]]''': {{SSBB|Wario}} and {{SSBB|Bowser}} must collect 2,000 coins together in [[Skyworld]] while fighting against {{SSBB|Mario}} and Luigi.

*'''[[Co-Op Event 11: The Great Remodeling Battle]]''': Luigi and {{SSBB|Peach}} must fight {{SSBB|Marth}} and {{SSBB|Ike}} and collect 300 coins without destroying any of the breakable pillars in [[Luigi's Mansion]].

*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]].

==[[Trophies]]==

|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Purple}}

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==Trivia==

*The sparsity of Luigi's {{SSBB|crowd}} chant (which sounds like only two or three people are cheering) and the announcer's tone of voice when announcing him (implying surprise) both contribute to the running joke in the ''Super Mario'' series that Luigi is rarely mentioned or remembered as well as his older brother.

**The fact that Luigi is consistently considered number two to Mario is also referenced in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''; Luigi may be unlocked after 22 Brawls, and his sound effects are the 22nd to be listed in the [[Sound Test]].