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|game = SSBU | |game = SSBU | ||
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | ||
|tier = | |tier = D- | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 74 | ||
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:{{cquote|Richter Crosses Over!|cite=Introduction tagline}} | :{{cquote|''Richter Crosses Over!''|cite=Introduction tagline}} | ||
'''Richter''' ({{ja|リヒター|Rihitā}}, ''Richter'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He is the third fighter from [[Konami]] after {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Simon}}. He was announced as a newcomer alongside | '''Richter''' ({{ja|リヒター|Rihitā}}, ''Richter'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He is the third fighter from [[Konami]] after {{SSBU|Snake}} and {{SSBU|Simon}}. He was announced as a newcomer alongside Simon, {{SSBU|Chrom}}, {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}, and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on August 8th, 2018. Richter and Simon take inspiration from each other's home series appearances, with Richter being labeled as the [[Echo Fighter]] of the two, thus being classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #66<sup>ε</sup>]]. | ||
{{iw|wikipedia|David Vincent|actor}}, Richter's recurring voice actor as of ''Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles'' and also the voice of {{SSBU|Robin}}, reprises his role in the English version, with his role [https://twitter.com/davidvincentva/status/1027644213851246592 comfirmed by the actor]. {{s|wikipedia|Kiyoyuki Yanada}}, his voice actor from ''Symphony of the Night'' onward, reprises his role in the Japanese version; it would be one of his last performances as the character before his passing on November 14th, 2022. In the Korean version of the game, Richter uses his English voice clips. | |||
Richter, alongside his base fighter Simon, are ranked | Richter, alongside his base fighter Simon, are ranked 74th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing the Belmonts in the D- tier. The Belmonts are well known for their strong zoning and keeping opponents away from them thanks to their arsenal of projectiles and their range thanks to their signature whip. They are good at harassing their opponents in neutral and keeping them in a disadvantage for long periods of time. Their strengths culminate in them at the ledge, with several tools for ledgetrapping, such as [[Holy Water]] and forward tilt. Uppercut is an effective out-of-shield option against aggressive players or those who can get in their defense. The Belmonts also have the unique property to angle some of their aerials, namely forward air and back air to hit opponents low to the ground or anti-air them. Overall, the Belmonts are effective at controlling the pace of the match. | ||
However, the Belmonts are equipped with a multitude of crippling weaknesses. Their disadvantage state is among one of the worst in the game due to not having a single viable combo escape, with the exception of down air, which can be predictable. They also suffer from one of the worst recoveries in the game with Uppercut, providing very little horizontal distance and drift and their tether recoveries not having much reach, allowing any character in the game to edgeguard them consistently if sent offstage. | |||
In conclusion, the Belmonts have some key strengths to consistently win neutral but should their defense be infiltrated, they have a lot of trouble getting back to that position. Thus, the Belmonts are difficult characters to be consistent with at a high level. They have seen some respectable tournament results and representation from players, such as {{Sm|T3 Dom}} and {{Sm|YoseFu}}, showing how capable the characters are. | |||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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==Differences from {{SSBU|Simon}}== | ==Differences from {{SSBU|Simon}}== | ||
The only | The only moveset difference between Richter and Simon is that Richter's Holy Water has an {{b|aura|effect}} [[effect]], as opposed to Simon's Holy Water which has a [[flame]] effect, as a result of the blue flames. Because of this, Richter has a slightly better matchup against {{SSBU|Olimar}} (as he can deal damage to Olimar's Red [[Pikmin]], who are immune to flame-based attacks, with Holy Water), while Simon is more favorable in the matchups against {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Young Link}}, {{SSBU|Toon Link}} and {{SSBU|Steve}}, as he can cause the former three's explosives to forcibly detonate before reaching him using Holy Water, while his Holy Water's flame effect makes it easier to detonate Steve's [[TNT]] blocks. Simon can also use his version of the move to instantly detonate other items such as [[Blast Box]]es or [[Bomber]]s, or grow [[Hothead]]s at a faster rate. | ||
Otherwise, Richter plays and acts identically to Simon, with his only different animations being his idle | Otherwise, Richter plays and acts identically to Simon, with his only different animations being his idle stance, taunts and victory animations. Aside from the aforementioned matchups and situations, choosing between the Belmonts is entirely a matter of personal preference. | ||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
*{{change|As with all Echo Fighters, Richter has different taunts and victory animations.}} | |||
*{{change|Richter has a slightly different idle animation (though his periodic idle poses are identical) where he moves more, appearing more impatient while standing. This does not apply when he is holding a light item.}} | *{{change|Richter has a slightly different idle animation (though his periodic idle poses are identical) where he moves more, appearing more impatient while standing. This does not apply when he is holding a light item.}} | ||
===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
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**{{buff|This allows Richter to inflict damage to {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red Pikmin with his Holy Water.}} | **{{buff|This allows Richter to inflict damage to {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red Pikmin with his Holy Water.}} | ||
**{{nerf|However, Richter cannot forcibly detonate certain explosives (such as [[Remote Bomb]]s, [[Bomb (Link)|Young Link and Toon Link's Bombs]] and [[TNT]]) with his attack.}} | **{{nerf|However, Richter cannot forcibly detonate certain explosives (such as [[Remote Bomb]]s, [[Bomb (Link)|Young Link and Toon Link's Bombs]] and [[TNT]]) with his attack.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Richter's Holy Water does not grow the [[Hothead]] item as quickly as Simon's.}} | |||
===Misc.=== | ===Misc.=== | ||
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This is the only functionally different attack Richter has compared to Simon's; Richter's version does not deal [[flame]] damage, which is due to it using blue "fire" particles as opposed to Simon's red ones. Instead, it deals {{b|aura|effect}} damage, but its damage output does not scale with Richter's damage percentage unlike any of {{SSBU|Lucario}}'s aura-based moves. | This is the only functionally different attack Richter has compared to Simon's; Richter's version does not deal [[flame]] damage, which is due to it using blue "fire" particles as opposed to Simon's red ones. Instead, it deals {{b|aura|effect}} damage, but its damage output does not scale with Richter's damage percentage unlike any of {{SSBU|Lucario}}'s aura-based moves. | ||
|fsname=Grand Cross | |fsname=Grand Cross | ||
|fsdmg=3% ( | |fsdmg=3% (coffin), {{rollover|35%|Not affected by the 1v1 multiplier|y}} (crosses), 10% (ending) | ||
|fsdesc=Summons a large coffin in front of him, which traps opponents that touch it the moment it appears. If successful, Richter grabs the coffin with the Vampire Killer's chain, swings it in a wide arc and hauls it skywards, then unleashes the devastating Grand Cross technique while flexing, blasting the coffin with crosses made of light, and sending the victims flying. Extremely powerful, able to KO as early as 25%. | |fsdesc=Summons a large coffin in front of him, which traps opponents that touch it the moment it appears. If successful, Richter grabs the coffin with the Vampire Killer's chain, swings it in a wide arc and hauls it skywards, then unleashes the devastating Grand Cross technique while flexing, blasting the coffin with crosses made of light, and sending the victims flying. Extremely powerful, able to KO as early as 25%. | ||
}} | |||
===Stats=== | |||
{{Attributes | |||
| cast=89 | |||
| weight=107 | rweight=14-18 | |||
| dash=1.73 | rdash=79-80 | |||
| run=1.52 | rrun=74-75 | |||
| walk=0.76 | rwalk=83-85 | |||
| trac=0.085 | rtrac=79-82 | |||
| airfric=0.02 | rairfric=5-6 | |||
| air=0.94 | rair=71-72 | |||
| baseaccel=0.01 | rbaseaccel=15-87 | |||
| addaccel=0.02 | raddaccel=87-89 | |||
| gravity=0.085 | rgravity=57-59 | |||
| fall=1.85 | rfall=9-11 | |||
| ff=2.96 | rff=9-11 | |||
| jumpsquat=3 | rjumpsquat=1-88 | |||
| jumpheight=30 | rjumpheight=68-70 | |||
| shorthop=18 | rshorthop=10-13 | |||
| djump=29 | rdjump=73-78 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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Richter's idle stance is based on his idle from ''Castlevania: Rondo of Blood'', as well as every preceding Belmont since the original ''Castlevania''. | Richter's idle stance is based on his idle from ''Castlevania: Rondo of Blood'', as well as every preceding Belmont since the original ''Castlevania''. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBURichterIdle1.gif|Richter's first idle pose | SSBURichterIdle1.gif|Richter's first idle pose. | ||
SSBURichterIdle2.gif|Richter's second idle pose | SSBURichterIdle2.gif|Richter's second idle pose. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Smash Echoes== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Smash Echoes== | ||
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Richter.png|thumb|Richter's congratulations screen.]] | [[File:SSBU Congratulations Richter.png|thumb|Richter's congratulations screen.]] | ||
Richter's opponents, like him, are [[Echo Fighter]]s, which he fights in [[Fighter number|numerical order]]. However, instead of [[Crazy Hand]], who can be considered an echo of Master Hand, he faces [[Dracula]] as his final boss, like Simon. | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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Richter amiibo.png|Richter's [[amiibo]]. | Richter amiibo.png|Richter's [[amiibo]]. | ||
SSBU Richter Number.png|Richter's fighter card. | SSBU Richter Number.png|Richter's fighter card. | ||
Richter unlock notice SSBU.jpg| | Richter unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Richter's unlock notice. | ||
Simon and Richter artwork.png|Simon and Richter artwork, as posted on the official Japanese Konami Twitter account. | Simon and Richter artwork.png|Simon and Richter artwork, as posted on the official Japanese Konami Twitter account. | ||
SSBUWebsiteRichter1.jpg|Richter on [[Gaur Plain]]. | SSBUWebsiteRichter1.jpg|Richter on [[Gaur Plain]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Richter is the only Echo Fighter | *Richter is the only Echo Fighter whose position in the [[fighter number]]s would be unchanged if Echo Fighters were numbered in the same way as regular fighters, as he was revealed directly after Simon, before any other characters. | ||
*Richter's render is based on the boxart for ''Rondo of Blood'', but modified to face forward rather than straight up. | *Richter's render is based on the boxart for ''Rondo of Blood'', but modified to face forward rather than straight up. | ||
*When Richter's Smash Blog article was uploaded on August 12th, 2018, Richter's name was erroneously labeled as "RICH'''I'''TER" in English variants of his fighter page. The typo was later corrected. | *When Richter's Smash Blog article was uploaded on August 12th, 2018, Richter's name was erroneously labeled as "RICH'''I'''TER" in English variants of his fighter page. The typo was later corrected. | ||
**Interestingly, Richter's name is also misspelt as "RICHITER" in ''Portrait of Ruin'''s character select screen, which was only corrected in the European version. | |||
*Like {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Lucina}}, {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}, and {{SSBU|Simon}}, Richter's name is pronounced differently between the different international versions of ''Ultimate''. It is pronounced with a short i, hard k, and r in English ("Richter"), while using a long e, h, and a in Japanese ("Reehtah"), closer to the original German pronunciation of the name. | *Like {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Lucina}}, {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}, and {{SSBU|Simon}}, Richter's name is pronounced differently between the different international versions of ''Ultimate''. It is pronounced with a short i, hard k, and r in English ("Richter"), while using a long e, h, and a in Japanese ("Reehtah"), closer to the original German pronunciation of the name. | ||
*Richter and {{SSBU|Ken}} are the only Echo Fighter newcomers with a CGI trailer, as well as the only ones with CGI footage for their splash art. {{SSBU|Daisy}} did not have either, while {{SSBU|Chrom}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} had only gameplay footage for their trailers and their official artwork for their splash arts. | *Richter and {{SSBU|Ken}} are the only Echo Fighter newcomers with a CGI trailer, as well as the only ones with CGI footage for their splash art. {{SSBU|Daisy}} did not have either, while {{SSBU|Chrom}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} had only gameplay footage for their trailers and their official artwork for their splash arts. | ||
*Richter is the only character that isn't {{SSBU|Lucario}} to utilize the {{b|aura|effect}} [[effect]] in any of his moves, doing so in his version of [[Holy Water]]. Its power, however, is not affected by Richter's damage percent. | |||
*When Richter is [[asleep]], he will mutter "[[Dracula]]..." as he dozes. This makes him the only character to speak while asleep. Like {{SSBU|Pit}} and {{SSBU|Byleth}}'s [[Star KO]] voice clips, this easter egg is not present in the Japanese version. | *When Richter is [[asleep]], he will mutter "[[Dracula]]..." as he dozes. This makes him the only character to speak while asleep. Like {{SSBU|Pit}} and {{SSBU|Byleth}}'s [[Star KO]] voice clips, this easter egg is not present in the Japanese version. | ||
**However, because the clip loops before "Dracula..." is heard in-game, this can only be heard in the sound test. | **However, because the clip loops before "Dracula..." is heard in-game, this can only be heard in the sound test. | ||
*Richter's fighter spirit is based off of his ''Dracula X Chronicles'' design, as opposed to his ''Rondo of Blood'' design used for his actual character model. | *Richter's fighter spirit is based off of his ''Dracula X Chronicles'' design, as opposed to his ''Rondo of Blood'' design used for his actual character model. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||