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'''Samus''' ({{ja|サムス|Samusu}}, ''Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Her return to the series was confirmed in the [[E3 2013]] trailers on June 11th, 2013, while she was also among the first wave of [[amiibo]] figures that are compatible with ''SSB4''. However, unlike in ''Brawl'', Samus is no longer capable of transitioning into {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, as she is now a standalone character. | '''Samus''' ({{ja|サムス|Samusu}}, ''Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Her return to the series was confirmed in the [[E3 2013]] trailers on June 11th, 2013, while she was also among the first wave of [[amiibo]] figures that are compatible with ''SSB4''. However, unlike in ''Brawl'', Samus is no longer capable of transitioning into {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, as she is now a standalone character. | ||
Samus is ranked 37th out of | Samus is ranked 36th/37th out of 54 on the [[tier list]] (tied with {{SSB4|Robin}}), placing her at the bottom of D tier and middle of mid tier. This is a moderate improvement over her bottom-tier placement in ''Brawl'', where she was ranked 32nd out of 38. Samus possesses multiple projectiles: Her [[Charge Shot]], [[Missile]] and [[Bomb (Samus)|Bomb]], all of which grant her strong zoning potential alongside her [[Grapple Beam]]. Charge Shot also functions as a fearsome KOing option and a strong [[punish]]ing option in many situations due to its high damage output and excellent knockback, while her Bomb and Grapple Beam can aid her recovery, and she has an above average damage output as well. Samus also possesses a great air game: her neutral aerial and sweetspotted back aerial are among the strongest of their type, while her forward and up aerials deal impressive damage and have good follow-up potential, allowing for powerful and highly damaging combos when she finds or sets up an opening, which is further supplemented by set-ups in the form of her dash attack, up tilt, down aerial, down throw and Grapple Beam. | ||
However, Samus' moveset forces her to be reliant on defensive [[spacing]] to keep opponents at bay. Except for her down tilt, all of her moves are generally less effective at point-blank range, while they also render her prone to trading hits with opponents even at mid-range. When combined with her floatiness and average mobility, these traits can make it difficult for Samus to escape from [[Juggle|juggling]] and other problematic situations. | However, Samus' moveset forces her to be reliant on defensive [[spacing]] to keep opponents at bay. Except for her down tilt, all of her moves are generally less effective at point-blank range, while they also render her prone to trading hits with opponents even at mid-range. When combined with her floatiness and average mobility, these traits can make it difficult for Samus to escape from [[Juggle|juggling]] and other problematic situations. | ||
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|game=SSB4 | |game=SSB4 | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutralname=Straight | |neutralname=Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}}) / Cannon Hammer ({{ja|アームキャノンハンマー|Āmu Kyanon Hanmā}}, ''Arm Cannon Hammer'') | ||
|neutral1dmg=3% | |neutral1dmg=3% | ||
|neutral2dmg=8% | |neutral2dmg=8% | ||
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|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13.5}} (blast), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (Arm Cannon) | |fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|13.5}} (blast), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (Arm Cannon) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon forward to fire a small, fiery blast. Despite the blast's appearance, the hitbox does not quite reach the end of the blast, and actually reaches slightly into the Arm Cannon's barrel. Despite this, the sweetspot relies heavily on spacing in order to land, as only the blast deals knockback strong enough to KO at 100% from center-stage. Conversely, the Arm Cannon itself KOs at 138%, which makes its overall functionality largely similar to {{SSB4|Mario}}'s forward smash. However, it is tied with {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}'s forward smashes as the fastest one in the game, due to coming out on frame 10. It can be angled like her forward tilt, with the upward angle dealing more damage and knockback, though it can typically miss as a result. The downward angle can hit edge hanging opponents, similarly to her down tilt. | |fsmashdesc=Quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon forward to fire a small, fiery blast. Despite the blast's appearance, the hitbox does not quite reach the end of the blast, and actually reaches slightly into the Arm Cannon's barrel. Despite this, the sweetspot relies heavily on spacing in order to land, as only the blast deals knockback strong enough to KO at 100% from center-stage. Conversely, the Arm Cannon itself KOs at 138%, which makes its overall functionality largely similar to {{SSB4|Mario}}'s forward smash. However, it is tied with {{SSB4|Marth}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}'s forward smashes as the fastest one in the game, due to coming out on frame 10. It can be angled like her forward tilt, with the upward angle dealing more damage and knockback, though it can typically miss as a result. The downward angle can hit edge hanging opponents, similarly to her down tilt. | ||
|usmashname=Cover Fire<!--official from all-star trophy--> | |usmashname=Cover Fire<!--official from all-star trophy--> ({{ja|ヘルファイア|Herufaia}}, ''Hellfire'') | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hits 1-4), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (hit 5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} (all hits connect) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hits 1-4), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (hit 5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} (all hits connect) | ||
|usmashdesc=Fires five fiery blasts in an overhead arcing motion. True to its name, this move works best as an anti-air attack, as its multiple hits give a good amount of aerial protection. Conversely, it is unable to hit grounded opponents unless they are touching Samus. When reversed on the ground, it can poke and hit through shields. KOs at 115% uncharged and around 60%-70% when fully charged. | |usmashdesc=Fires five fiery blasts in an overhead arcing motion. True to its name, this move works best as an anti-air attack, as its multiple hits give a good amount of aerial protection. Conversely, it is unable to hit grounded opponents unless they are touching Samus. When reversed on the ground, it can poke and hit through shields. KOs at 115% uncharged and around 60%-70% when fully charged. | ||
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|dairdmg=10% (early), 14% (clean), 11% (late) | |dairdmg=10% (early), 14% (clean), 11% (late) | ||
|dairdesc=Swings her Arm Cannon in a downward arcing motion. Hitting with the move's trail will [[meteor smash]] opponents, while the sourspot on the edge of the move at the very start and end deals strong upward diagonal knockback. Auto-cancels from a short hop and is a relatively good combo starter. | |dairdesc=Swings her Arm Cannon in a downward arcing motion. Hitting with the move's trail will [[meteor smash]] opponents, while the sourspot on the edge of the move at the very start and end deals strong upward diagonal knockback. Auto-cancels from a short hop and is a relatively good combo starter. | ||
|zairname=[[Grapple Beam]] | |zairname=[[Grapple Beam]] ({{ja|グラップリングビーム|Gurappuringu Bīmu}}, ''Grappling Beam'') | ||
|zairdmg=1.5% (early), 3% (clean) | |zairdmg=1.5% (early), 3% (clean) | ||
|zairdesc=Fires the {{s|metroidwiki|Grapple Beam}}. A useful spacing option due to having only 8 frames of landing lag from a short hop. It auto-cancels from a full hop and has impressive range, being the longest grab aerial in game. In addition to its recovery and spacing capabilities, it is good at setting up an opening for a dash attack, which Samus can then further capitalize on with combos. | |zairdesc=Fires the {{s|metroidwiki|Grapple Beam}}. A useful spacing option due to having only 8 frames of landing lag from a short hop. It auto-cancels from a full hop and has impressive range, being the longest grab aerial in game. In addition to its recovery and spacing capabilities, it is good at setting up an opening for a dash attack, which Samus can then further capitalize on with combos. | ||
|grabname=Grapple Beam | |grabname=Grapple Beam ({{ja|グラップリングビーム|Gurappuringu Bīmu}}, ''Grappling Beam'') | ||
|grabdesc=Fires the Grapple Beam. It has impressive range and is the longest tether grab in the game. However, it is tied with [[Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)|her Zero Suited form]]'s grab as the second slowest in terms of ending lag, making it very punishable if missed. | |grabdesc=Fires the Grapple Beam. It has impressive range and is the longest tether grab in the game. However, it is tied with [[Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)|her Zero Suited form]]'s grab as the second slowest in terms of ending lag, making it very punishable if missed. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
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|fsdmg=0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2.5% (fringe blast), 5.5% (main blast) | |fsdmg=0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2.5% (fringe blast), 5.5% (main blast) | ||
|fsdesc=Fires a very large, bluish white energy beam. The beam can be angled slightly up or slightly down. | |fsdesc=Fires a very large, bluish white energy beam. The beam can be angled slightly up or slightly down. | ||
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===Stats=== | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 58 | |||
|weight = 108 | |||
|rweight = 6-7 | |||
|dash = 1.86 | |||
|rdash = 4 | |||
|run = 1.504 | |||
|rrun = 37 | |||
|walk = 1.0615 | |||
|rwalk = 36 | |||
|trac = 0.0585 | |||
|rtrac = 26 | |||
|airfric = 0.0075 | |||
|rairfric = 43-48 | |||
|air = 1.03 | |||
|rair = 28 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.04 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 3-5 | |||
|addaccel = 0.05 | |||
|raddaccel = 39-44 | |||
|gravity = 0.077 | |||
|rgravity = 46-47 | |||
|fall = 1.3 | |||
|rfall = 49-50 | |||
|ff = 2.08 | |||
|rff = 49-50 | |||
|jumpsquat = 4 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 1-13 | |||
|jumpheight = 37 | |||
|rjumpheight = 12 | |||
|shorthop = 18 | |||
|rshorthop = 10 | |||
|djump = 37 | |||
|rdjump = 14-15 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|char=Samus}} | |char=Samus}} | ||
==In [[ | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Samus was initially considered to have improved from ''Brawl'', due to the improvements to her KO potential, a trait she previously lacked in tournament play. However, it soon became clear the buffs to other bottom-tier characters, such as {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSB4|Link}}, had made them significantly better than her. When combined with glaring blind spots on her hitboxes, extended hurtboxes, and continued struggle to KO, Samus would later be considered one of the worst characters in the game. Despite the buffs gained in game updates, notably update [[1.1.1]], her poorly regarded status remained intact, with only a handful of dedicated mains, such as {{Sm|IcyMist}}, {{Sm|KayJay}}, {{Sm|Afro Smash}} and {{Sm|Jonny Westside}}, having a notable tournament impact. As such, she was ranked 51st on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]], becoming a bottom-tier character. | |||
It was not until update [[1.1.5]] when Samus gained her most efficient buffs, which allowed her moveset to flow significantly better, improving her offense and eliminating the majority of her blindspots. This resulted in her achieving significantly better placements at tournaments, and benefiting from nerfs given to characters with preferable matchups against her, such as {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSB4|Sheik}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}. These traits saw Samus ranked 45th on the second tier list and placed in the low tier, eventually rising to 41st on the third tier list, at the top of the low tier. Samus' somewhat more successful tournament placings have improved competitive perception of her, as she rose to 36th/37th on the fourth and final tier list, now a mid-tier character, sharing the spot with {{SSB4|Robin}}. As such, she is considered a far more viable character after game updates, and significantly better than how she was in ''Brawl'', with some smashers, such as {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|Dabuz}}, claim that a higher placement in the tier list is needed, despite her relatively below-average representation. | |||
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ||
{{OfficialCustomMoves | {{OfficialCustomMoves | ||
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''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.'' | ''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[PGR 100]], which recognizes the official top 100 players in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]] of all time.'' | ||
''See also: [[:Category:Samus | ''See also: [[:Category:Samus players (SSB4)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Afro Smash|UK}} - The best Samus player in Europe. His most notable run was with 9th at {{Trn|Albion 2}}, garnering some of his best wins at the tournament with {{Sm|iStudying}} and {{Sm|Peli}}. At some smaller events, he placed 7th at both {{Trn|Respawn 5}} and {{Trn|DAT BlastZone 25: The Silver Anniversary}} and 13th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2016}}. Ranked 37th on the [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|ESAM|USA}} - Uses Samus as a secondary alongside {{SSB4|Pikachu}} and is one of the best Samus players in the world. He won regional {{Trn|Combo Breaker 2017}} as a solo Samus player and his most notable victory with the character was his win over {{Sm|Ally}} at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}. He has found success with her as a secondary at other tournaments such as 2nd at {{Trn|DreamHack Austin 2018}}, using her against {{Sm|Locus}} in his bracket. He ranked 17th on the [[PGR 100]], being the only Samus representative during the ''Smash 4'' PGR seasons. | |||
*{{Sm|IcyMist|USA}} - One of the best Samus players in the world. Made one top 8 appearance with {{Trn|Showdown: Battle Royale}}, placing 7th and defeating {{Sm|Ned}}. By the latter half of ''Smash 4'' era, she made notable major placements with 9th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}} and 13th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, notably defeating {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Wrath}}. She was also known as the best player online for the majority of the game's competitive lifespan, placing 1st on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v1]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Joker|Mexico}} - The best Samus player in Mexico. Competed regionally on a sparse basis, but still maintained to highlight the character at certain tournaments such as 9th at both {{Trn|Smash Factor 5}} with a notable win over {{Sm|Nanon}} and {{Trn|TGC 7}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Jonny Westside|USA}} - The best Samus player in the world during the first few years of the game's active lifespan. This was mainly seen with many [[SoCal]] events, placing 7th at {{Trn|2GGT: ESAM Saga}} defeating {{Sm|Zenyou}} and Elegant, as well as 9th at {{Trn|2GGT: FOW Saga}}, 13th at {{Trn|2GGT: The False Awakens}}, and 25th at {{Trn|2GGT: Fresh Saga}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Parme|Japan}} - The best Samus player in Japan. Attended almost every [[Sumabato]] from 2017-2018 with strong results, placing 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato 21}} and 9th at {{Trn|Sumabato Smash 4 Final}}, beating players such as {{Sm|komorikiri}} and {{Sm|Kuro}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Pyreeze|USA}} - One of the best Samus players in the United States. He was a respected player in Washington, placing 9th on the Lifetime [[Washington Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U rankings|Western Washington Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. He also placed top 8 at some of the biggest events in Washington such as 5th at {{Trn|Port Priority: A Pacific Northwest Regional}} and 7th at {{Trn|Port Priority 2: Midwest Invasion}} and additionally placed 33rd at {{Trn|Frostbite 2018}}. | |||
==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||