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''See also: [[:Category:Ice Climbers players (SSBM)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Ice Climbers players (SSBM)]]''


*{{Sm|ARMY|USA}} - Currently one of the three best Ice Climbers players in the world. Placed 4th at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}} and 7th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}. Has beaten {{Sm|Mang0}}, {{Sm|Plup}}, and {{Sm|n0ne}}.
*{{Sm|ARMY|USA}} - During his prime, considered one of the three best Ice Climbers players in the world, ranking 20th on the [[MPGR 2018]]. Placed 4th at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}} and 7th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 7}}. Has beaten {{Sm|Mang0}}, {{Sm|Plup}}, and {{Sm|n0ne}}.
*{{Sm|Bananas|USA}} - Currently one of the three best Ice Climbers players in the world. Placed 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, and {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} with wins over {{Sm|Fiction}}, {{Sm|iBDW}}, and {{Sm|Mew2King}}.
*{{Sm|Bananas|USA}} - During his prime, considered one of the three best Ice Climbers players in the world, ranking 19th on the [[MPGR 2018]]. Placed 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 8}}, {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, and {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} with wins over {{Sm|Plup}}, {{Sm|Mang0}} and {{Sm|Mew2King}}.
*{{Sm|Boyd|USA}} - Placed 17th at {{Trn|Full Bloom 5}}, 25th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Pound 2019}}.
*{{Sm|ChuDat|USA}} - Widely regarded as the greatest Ice Cimbers player of all time due to his innovation of the character and extensive longevity, playing at a top level from the early days of ''Melee'' all the way up to the large scale [[wobbling]] ban in 2019 (being ranked 2nd worldwide on the 2006 [[Smash Panel Power Rankings]]). He is the only Ice Climbers player to ever win a major, through his 1st place at {{Trn|Pound 2}}. He is also the only Ice Climbers player to ever take a game off {{Sm|Armada}}.
*{{Sm|ChuDat|USA}} - The best Ice Climbers player of all time and currently one of the three best. Took sets off {{Sm|Mang0}}, {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, and {{Sm|Mew2King}}, and is the only Ice Climbers player to ever take a game off {{Sm|Armada}}. Recently placed 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, 13th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Pound 2019}}.
*{{Sm|dizzkidboogie|USA}} - Formerly ranked 27th on the SSBMRank in [[SSBMRank 2016|2016]] and [[SSBMRank 2017|2017]]. Has wins over players such as {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, and {{Sm|SFAT}}.
*{{Sm|Däumling|Germany}} - One of the best Ice Climbers players in Europe before retiring. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2016}} and 17th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}}. Ranked 2nd on the 2017 [[German Power Rankings]] and 17th in [[European Melee Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Fly Amanita|USA}} - One of the best Ice Climbers players in the world before retiring, known for his strong [[Sopo]] play and his limited usage of wobbling in tournaments. Placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2014}} and 2nd at {{Trn|Press Start}}.
*{{Sm|dizzkidboogie|USA}} - Formerly ranked 27th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]]. Has wins over players such as {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, and {{Sm|SFAT}}.
*{{Sm|Nintendude|USA}} - While active, was known as one of the best Ice Climbers players, ranking as high as 17th on the [[SSBMRank 2016]]. Has beaten {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Westballz}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}.
*{{Sm|Fly Amanita|USA}} - One of the best Ice Climbers players in the world before retiring. Placed 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2014}} and 17th at {{Trn|Apex 2014}} and {{Trn|EVO 2015}}. Formerly ranked 30th on the [[2015 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|SluG|USA}} - Considered the best Ice Climbers main since the widespread wobbling ban in 2019. Known for defeating multiple top ten players throughout 2022, including {{Sm|Zain}} and {{Sm|Mang0}}, and for his 4th place finish at the {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}}. His 9th place ranking on the [[SSBMRank 2022]] was the highest global ranking for an Ice Climbers player since Wobbles in 2013, and the highest ever for a non-wobbling Ice Climbers main.
*{{Sm|Nintendude|USA}} - Co-mains Ice Climbers along with Marth. Has beaten {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Westballz}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}} with Ice Climbers.
*{{Sm|Wobbles|USA}} - Once known as the best solo Ice Climbers main and helped to popularize the term "wobbling". His 2nd place finish at {{Trn|EVO 2013}} (defeating {{Sm|Mang0}}, {{Sm|PPMD}}, and {{Sm|Hungrybox}}) is considered the Ice Climbers' best tournament performance of all time. In addition, his 8th place on the [[SSBMRank 2013]] is the highest ranking for an Ice Climbers player since the start of global rankings in 2013.
*{{Sm|Sharkz|USA}} - Placed 17th at {{Trn|CEO 2019}} and 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and {{Trn|The Big House 8}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Zain}} and {{Sm|Ginger}}.
*{{Sm|Wobbles|USA}} - Formerly regarded as the best solo Ice Climbers main and helped to popularize "Wobbling". Placed 2nd at {{Trn|EVO 2013}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
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