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Bayonetta ranks 1st out of 54 on the tier list. Bayonetta's top placing is primarily due to her unrivaled combo game; almost all of her attacks can reliably combo into one another, leading to powerful 50/50 mixups at high percentages, and she even has [[zero-to-death]] potential. Furthermore, a majority of her best KO attacks can be easily comboed into, and she can also start combos by using [[Witch Time]] or [[Bat Within]] on opponents who make mistakes, giving her a safe approach; further bolstering her approach is a number of decent zoning options, such as [[Bullet Climax]] and her unique [[Bullet Arts]]. Bayonetta also boasts a long, safe recovery with both [[After Burner Kick]] and [[Witch Twist]] granting significant distance, directional flexibility, and enormous hitboxes, which is further supplemented with her ability to [[wall jump]] and [[wall cling]]. She herself is capable of edge-guarding many characters with her quick aerials, including several which can become [[sex kick]]s if held and a number of powerful grounded options as well, such as a large and powerful [[meteor]] smash in her down smash.
Bayonetta ranks 1st out of 54 on the tier list. Bayonetta's top placing is primarily due to her unrivaled combo game; almost all of her attacks can reliably combo into one another, leading to powerful 50/50 mixups at high percentages, and she even has [[zero-to-death]] potential. Furthermore, a majority of her best KO attacks can be easily comboed into, and she can also start combos by using [[Witch Time]] or [[Bat Within]] on opponents who make mistakes, giving her a safe approach; further bolstering her approach is a number of decent zoning options, such as [[Bullet Climax]] and her unique [[Bullet Arts]]. Bayonetta also boasts a long, safe recovery with both [[After Burner Kick]] and [[Witch Twist]] granting significant distance, directional flexibility, and enormous hitboxes, which is further supplemented with her ability to [[wall jump]] and [[wall cling]]. She herself is capable of edge-guarding many characters with her quick aerials, including several which can become [[sex kick]]s if held and a number of powerful grounded options as well, such as a large and powerful [[meteor]] smash in her down smash.


Although Bayonetta is widely considered to be the best character in ''Smash 4'', she still has her weaknesses. Bayonetta's primary flaw is her poor frame data on the ground, with many of her grounded attacks coming out on frame 9 or later, as well as frequently having high cooldown lag, especially on her smash attacks. Some of her specials gain more landing lag the more she uses them in the air, making her landings relatively exploitable if her combos whiff. Because of their high lag, her attacks are unsafe on shield while also dealing minimal shield damage. Furthermore, despite her long recovery, Bayonetta is still considered a lightweight, and when considering her large [[hurtbox]], she is easier to hit and KO than most other characters. Finally, players must exercise caution with her Witch Time, due to its poor effectiveness on multi-hitting moves, and its lowering efficiency if used too often. Her flaws are outshined by her overwhelming strengths, however, and thus, Bayonetta still remains at first place on the tier list.
Although Bayonetta is widely considered to be the best character in ''Smash 4'', she still has her weaknesses. Bayonetta's primary flaw is her poor frame data on the ground, with many of her grounded attacks coming out on frame 9 or later, as well as frequently having high ending lag, especially on her smash attacks. Some of her specials gain more landing lag the more she uses them in the air, making her landings relatively exploitable if her combos whiff. Because of their high lag, her attacks are unsafe on shield while also dealing minimal shield damage. Furthermore, despite her long recovery, Bayonetta is still considered a lightweight, and when considering her large [[hurtbox]], she is easier to hit and KO than most other characters. Finally, players must exercise caution with her Witch Time, due to its poor effectiveness on multi-hitting moves, and its lowering efficiency if used too often. Her flaws are outshined by her overwhelming strengths, however, and thus, Bayonetta still remains at first place on the tier list.


Bayonetta has achieved excellent tournament results and representation, even after she received nerfs in 1.1.6, with {{Sm|Pink Fresh}} winning {{Trn|2GGT: KTAR Saga}} with her, along with players like {{Sm|Mistake}} and {{Sm|CaptainZack}} placing high in nationals such as {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} respectively, while {{Sm|Salem}} most notably achieved success from winning {{Trn|EVO 2017}}, {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2017}}, {{Trn|2GGC: Fire Emblem Saga}} and {{Trn|Shine 2018}}. Additionally, {{Sm|Lima}} took first place over {{Sm|CaptainZack}} at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}, both while maining Bayonetta.
Bayonetta has achieved excellent tournament results and representation, even after she received nerfs in 1.1.6, with {{Sm|Pink Fresh}} winning {{Trn|2GGT: KTAR Saga}} with her, along with players like {{Sm|Mistake}} and {{Sm|CaptainZack}} placing high in nationals such as {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} respectively, while {{Sm|Salem}} most notably achieved success from winning {{Trn|EVO 2017}}, {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2017}}, {{Trn|2GGC: Fire Emblem Saga}} and {{Trn|Shine 2018}}. Additionally, {{Sm|Lima}} took first place over {{Sm|CaptainZack}} at {{Trn|EVO 2018}}, both while maining Bayonetta.