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Kirby is ranked 49th out of 54 on the current [[tier list]], thus going into the F tier. This is a significant drop from his placement in ''[[Brawl]]'', where he was ranked 20th out of 38 characters. Among his strengths are his quick frame-data for naturally-flowing [[combo]]s, including up tilt, forward throw, and down aerial – the latter of which is also a great KO set-up attack – and good [[edgeguard]]ing ability thanks to his versatile forward aerial and powerful back aerial. Kirby's multitude of [[jump]]s allow him to [[recovery|recover]] from long distances and mix up his landings. His small size also makes him difficult to hit, especially while [[crouch]]ing, and he can flexibly and efficiently [[KO]] opponents with his powerful [[smash attacks]] and back aerial. | Kirby is ranked 49th out of 54 on the current [[tier list]], thus going into the F tier. This is a significant drop from his placement in ''[[Brawl]]'', where he was ranked 20th out of 38 characters. Among his strengths are his quick frame-data for naturally-flowing [[combo]]s, including up tilt, forward throw, and down aerial – the latter of which is also a great KO set-up attack – and good [[edgeguard]]ing ability thanks to his versatile forward aerial and powerful back aerial. Kirby's multitude of [[jump]]s allow him to [[recovery|recover]] from long distances and mix up his landings. His small size also makes him difficult to hit, especially while [[crouch]]ing, and he can flexibly and efficiently [[KO]] opponents with his powerful [[smash attacks]] and back aerial. | ||
However, this comes at the cost of poor endurance. Kirby is one of the [[weight|lightest]] and [[falling speed|floatiest]] characters in the game, and his recovery, despite its distance, is linear and predictable. Kirby's mobility and [[approach]] are poor, as he is slow, floaty, and lacks an effective [[projectile]]. He also has poor [[reach]] in most of his attacks due to his small size and short limbs. | However, this comes at the cost of poor endurance, which is further pronounced by the introduction of [[rage]]. Kirby is one of the [[weight|lightest]] and [[falling speed|floatiest]] characters in the game, and his recovery, despite its distance, is linear and predictable. Kirby's mobility and [[approach]] are poor, as he is slow, floaty, and lacks an effective [[projectile]], making him vulnerable to effective [[camping|campers]], like {{SSB4|Samus}}, and speed demons, like {{SSB4|Sonic}} and {{SSB4|Fox}}. He also has poor [[reach]] in most of his attacks due to his small size and short limbs, causing him to get outranged by characters with long and/or disjointed hitboxes, such as {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}} and {{SSB4|Marth}}. | ||
Overall, Kirby's weaknesses result in him being non-viable during the current metagame of ''SSB4''. However, Kirby has achieved average tournament representation and some degree of success: {{Sm|Poyo}}, {{Sm|Triple R}} and {{Sm|Prince Kirby}} have each won numerous local tournaments and continue to place very well at them in singles and [[doubles]] play, while {{Sm|MikeKirby}} and {{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles}} have collectively achieved a handful of notable results at regional and national tournaments. | Overall, Kirby's weaknesses result in him being non-viable during the current metagame of ''SSB4''. However, Kirby has achieved average tournament representation and some degree of success: {{Sm|Poyo}}, {{Sm|Triple R}} and {{Sm|Prince Kirby}} have each won numerous local tournaments and continue to place very well at them in singles and [[doubles]] play, while {{Sm|MikeKirby}} and {{Sm|K.I.D.Goggles}} have collectively achieved a handful of notable results at regional and national tournaments. | ||