Editing Dark Pit (SSBU)

{{Disambig2|Dark Pit's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|the character in other contexts|Dark Pit}}

'''Dark Pit''' ({{ja|ブラックピット|Burakku Pitto}}, ''Black Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was officially revealed on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o June 12th, 2018] alongside fellow ''Kid Icarus'' fighters {{SSBU|Pit}} and {{SSBU|Palutena}}, and the rest of the returning roster. Dark Pit is {{SSBU|Pit}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], thus being classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #28^ε]].

Antony Del Rio and {{iw|wikipedia|Minami Takayama}}'s portrayals of Dark Pit from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' were repurposed for the English and Japanese versions of ''Ultimate'', respectively, with the former once again remaining uncredited. However, they both provide new voice clips for certain [[Palutena's Guidance]] conversations.

Dark Pit, alongside his base fighter Pit, are ranked 41st out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing them in the B- tier. This is a slight rise for them compared to their 32nd out of 54 placement in ''SSB4''.

==How to unlock==

*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Dark Pit being the 54th character to be unlocked.

*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Samus}} or any character in her unlock tree, being the last character unlocked after {{SSBU|Wario}}.

*Have Dark Pit join the player's party in [[World of Light]].

Dark Pit must then be defeated on [[Reset Bomb Forest]] (the [[Ω form]] is used in World of Light).

 

Dark Pit is Pit's Echo Fighter, and he is very similar to his counterpart as well. His mobility is completely identical, sharing the same [[walking speed]], [[dashing speed]], [[air speed]], [[falling speed]] and three [[double jump]]s. Similarly, Dark Pit's standard attacks are all identical to Pit's, sharing the exact same frame data, hitboxes, damage and knockback, with only three attacks in his entire moveset having different attributes (two special attacks and his [[Final Smash]]). A Pit player will have no trouble playing Dark Pit or vice versa because of their mirrored movesets, but the slight differences the two possess can make Dark Pit a better or worse choice in a matchup.

The only major differences lie in Dark Pit's [[special move]]s. The first is Dark Pit's [[Silver Bow]]: compared to Pit's Palutena's Bow, Silver Bow's arrows travel in a straight trajectory and can be only shifted slightly up and down. Their limited movement grant them significantly less utility overall, especially in regards to "sniping" offstage opponents and [[gimp]]ing them. Instead, they possess higher overall damage, increased knockback, and faster speed when uncharged, which make them more rewarding when used as a more conventional projectile. They can also KO offstage opponents if charged up. In essence, Dark Pit's arrows are more effective as a standard projectile or on opponents who are in a disadvantageous state, but offer significantly less utility otherwise.

The second is his side special, [[Electroshock Arm]]. Compared to Pit's [[Upperdash Arm]], Electroshock Arm is more effective due to its higher damage, [[electric]] hitbox (which makes it safer on shield), and altered knockback; given its horizontal trajectory, it sends at an effective edgeguarding angle, and is a powerful tool for KOing especially at the edges of a stage (where it can do so as early as 80%). Whereas the vertical trajectory of Upperdash Arm allows it to set up juggles and KO consistently anywhere on the stage, and its angle also makes it capable of KOing moderately early on stages with low ceilings, Electroshock Arm instead sees more utility as a surprise KOing and edgeguarding tool; Upperdash Arm is mostly limited to setting up juggles until KO percents instead, rendering it somewhat inferior for KOing compared to Electroshock Arm.

All in all, in line with Dark Pit's Idol description in ''Uprising'', the [[icaruspedia:Dark Pit|"flawed clone of Pit"]] is a more difficult character to use projectile-wise due to his stronger, inaccurate projectile, but brings a different finishing tool in the form of Electroshock Arm, which can grant him opportunities to net KOs in the form of hard punishes. Nevertheless, Dark Pit's differences from Pit are not all that significant (similarly to fellow Echo Fighters {{SSBU|Daisy}}, {{SSBU|Richter}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}), and it is largely up to the player to decide whether to use Pit or Dark Pit during battle, since both are traditional "all-rounders" with a more notable preference towards edgeguarding and recovery.

==Differences from {{SSBU|Pit}}==

As in ''SSB4'', Dark Pit is almost completely identical to {{SSBU|Pit}}. Unlike in ''SSB4'', he no longer has a weaker [[forward tilt]] or a smaller neutral finisher; because of these changes, he now has a completely identical non-special moveset to his original counterpart, with the only mechanical differences between him and Pit being his neutral special ([[Silver Bow]]), side special ([[Electroshock Arm]]), and Final Smash ([[Dark Pit Staff]]). These mechanical differences, while few, are fairly notable: Silver Bow's arrows are faster and stronger but have reduced control, making them more useful as standard projectiles than for edgeguarding or zoning; Electroshock Arm launches at a lower angle, making it better at the edge as a KOing move than Upperdash Arm, but worse from across the stage; and Dark Pit Staff fires a long beam instead of being a focused attack like [[Lightning Chariot]], making it better for catching multiple opponents scattered around, but the move has less power to compensate.

 

 

===Special moves===

**{{buff|Silver Bow deals considerably more damage (3.2% → 5.5% (uncharged), 8.6% → 14% (fully charged)) than Palutena Bow, and launches opponents at a lower angle (60° → 45°), allowing it to KO much more effectively.}}

**{{buff|It travels slightly faster and further.}}

**{{nerf|It lasts for a shorter amount of time, and its trajectory cannot be controlled as much, making it less versatile.}}

**{{change|The arrow is black and purple instead of white and cyan in color.}}

**{{change|It has a different sound effect when fired.}}

**{{buff|Electroshock Arm deals more damage (11% → 12% (grounded), 9% → 9.5% (aerial)), although with lower knockback values by comparison (grounded: 100 base/72 scaling → 99/67, aerial: 90 base/72 scaling → 90/58).}}

**{{nerf|Aerial Electroshock Arm's hitbox is centred somewhat outside the playing field, reducing its consistency.}}

**{{change|Electroshock Arm sends opponents at a lower angle than Upperdash Arm (80° → 40°). This improves its KO ability near edges, but reduces it at the center of the stage.}}

**{{change|As implied by its name, Electroshock Arm has an [[electric]] effect.}}

**{{change|Dark Pit's Power of Flight causes his wings to glow green, then blue, and then red, whereas Pit's version makes his wings glow blue, then yellow, and then red.}}

**{{buff|Compared to Pit's [[Lightning Chariot]], Dark Pit Staff has much greater horizontal range, and can hit up to seven opponents at once. It can also be comboed into from Dark Pit's own attacks, such as back throw.}}

**{{nerf|It only hits directly in front of Dark Pit, whereas Lightning Chariot can hit opponents at any height due to its ability to be freely aimed.}}

 

*{{change|When trapped in Steve's grab, the fence posts are positioned closer to Steve. As such, Dark Pit's knee doesn't stick out as far through the fence.}}

 

 

Dark Pit shares most of the same buffs with Pit, with the most significant ones being a better KO ability and aerial game. Several of his deal higher knockback, toning down one of his previously largest weaknesses in ''SSB4''. His aerial game has notably improved thanks to a combination of more damage and power, and lower [[landing lag]], and [[Silver Bow]] has less lag, both changes of which improve his neutral game. His grounded game has also become more consistent and useful. Lastly, Dark Pit largely benefits from the universal changes in ''Ultimate'', with the changes to [[air dodge]]s making his edgeguarding game even stronger, and the faster mobility and ability to use any attack out of a run making his offensive game more reliable, which was a previously large weakness from ''SSB4''.

 

Among Dark Pit's unique buffs are those to his Silver Bow and [[Electroshock Arm]]. The former is a much more reliable projectile for KOing and edgeguarding, as fired arrows deal more damage, travel faster, and send at a much lower and desirable angle. Meanwhile, the latter also sends at an even lower angle, slightly improving its KOing ability. Additionally, Dark Pit no longer has a weaker [[forward tilt]] or a less consistent finisher on his neutral attack, making his non-special moveset completely identical to his original counterpart.

 

Dark Pit has, however, also received a few nerfs that are shared with Pit, such as his [[Guardian Orbitars]] having less HP and shrinking the more time they're held out; [[Power of Flight]] halting completely before he can move, slightly worsening his recovery; and his grabs having more lag, standarizing them in comparison to the cast.

 

 

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*Dark Pit can perform [[Double jump#Multiple double jumps|3 double jumps]].

 

{{MovesetTable

|neutralname=Forehand Slice ({{ja|フォアハンドスライス|Foahando Suraisu}}) / Backhand Slice ({{ja|バックハンドスライス|Bakkuhando Suraisu}}) / Upper Swing ({{ja|アッパースイング|Appā Suingu}}) / Cutter Rush ({{ja|カッターラッシュ|Kattā Rasshu}}) / Cutter Finish ({{ja|カッターフィニッシュ|Kattā Finisshu}})

|neutraldesc=A reverse gripped downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, then by an upward slash. If [[button mash]]ed, Dark Pit will instead follow up the second slash with a flurry of slashes using both blades, which concludes with a lunging outward slash.

|ftiltdesc=Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and possesses above average power for a tilt attack, with its sweetspot KOing middleweights at around 150% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}. Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Dark Pit's slowest tilt attack, and its base hitboxes KO significantly later due to their lower damage output. Overall, it is one of Dark Pit's most situational attacks.

|nairdesc=A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling. It has the fastest startup out of Dark Pit's aerials (hitting on frame 4), long lasting hitboxes, and [[autocancel]]s in a short hop quickly after the hitboxes cease, making it useful for approaching, [[edgeguarding]], and canceling out weak projectiles.

|fairdesc=Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes that hit up to three times. The last hit has high knockback scaling, KOing middleweights at around 175% from the center of Final Destination, and at around 130% at the edge, making it useful for edgeguarding at high percents. Like neutral aerial, it also autocancels quickly in a short hop, but has comparatively longer horizontal range, so it is a safe approach option. However, it has moderate startup lag and minimal vertical range.

|bairdesc=A double reverse gripped thrust. It has a sourspot at the base of Dark Pit's blades that launches vertically with weak knockback, allowing it to combo into several grounded moves and aerials (including another back aerial) from low to mid percents on landing. Conversely, the tip of the blades possess a sweetspot that launches horizontally with the highest knockback out of Dark Pit's aerials, KOing at around 135% from center stage, and making it one of Dark Pit's most reliable KO options. However, the sweetspot can be difficult to land due to having lower priority than the sourspot, as well as the move's moderate startup lag.

|ssdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Electroshock Arm}} to perform a dashing uppercut. It grants super [[armor]] during the dash, and [[reflect]]s projectiles at roughly 45°. However, it is an overall laggy attack, especially if missed; the aerial version in particular has a total duration of 104 frames (roughly 1.73 seconds), leaving Dark Pit prone to [[self-destruct]]s if used below ground level. Nevertheless, it can aid his [[recovery]], as it is capable of [[Edge sweet spot|sweetspotting edges]] and can still allow him to get back to the stage if he has enough jumps left. Compared to Pit's [[Upperdash Arm]], Electroshock Arm has an [[electric]] effect, deals more damage, and launches opponents horizontally instead of vertically, allowing it to KO earlier near edges; however, its lower knockback values make it weaker from center stage, with the grounded version KOing middleweights at around 125% instead of 110%.

|usdesc=Soars through the air by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}. It covers a significant amount of distance, and the flight's direction can be angled in any way except downward, making it capable of being a purely vertical and nearly horizontal recovery option. It also grants [[intangibility]] on frames 9-19 when used on the ground, and on frames 15-19 when used in the air. Due to its high landing lag and lack of hitboxes, however, it leaves Dark Pit more vulnerable than other recoveries, especially if he does not grab an edge.

|dsdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} to create twin energy shields that protect his left and right sides. They reflect projectiles with 50% more power and 70% more speed than they originally had, and can block physical attacks. However, they have 15 HP for physical attacks, with 0.07 HP regenerated every frame (4.2 HP per second), and break if it is fully depleted, after which they require 10 seconds to regenerate. Guardian Orbitars also push away opponents who are near Dark Pit when he wields them, which makes them capable of edgeguarding. In the air, Dark Pit can drift while using them, even if they are broken. Guardian Orbitars have a minimum duration of 20 frames (0.33 seconds) and a maximum duration of 100 frames (1.66 seconds). However, they leave Dark Pit open to attacks from above and below him, and they gradually shrink in size as they are held out.

|fsdesc=Pulls out his namesake weapon, and fires an extremely powerful charged shot with nearly infinite horizontal range. Opponents are sent flying diagonally, and the closer they are to Dark Pit when the Final Smash activates, the more damage they take.}}

 

 

 

 

*Slowly descends onto the stage while surrounded by rays of purple darkness that shine down from the sky.

 

===[[Taunt]]s===

*'''Up Taunt''': Taps his shoulder with one of his blades and motions with his left hand, saying "Who wants some?"　({{ja|かかってこい。|Kakatte koi.}}, ''Bring it on.'')

*'''Side Taunt''': Spins the Silver Bow in front of him while facing the screen, before swinging one of his blades and saying "Watch out!" ({{ja|いくぜ!|Ikuze!}}, ''Here we go!'')

*'''Down Taunt''': Turns around a bit, then points with his right blade (if in its bow form, he points the Silver Bow instead), saying "Game on!" ({{ja|死にたいヤツは前に出ろ。|Shinitai yatsu wa mae ni dero.}}, ''Step right up if you want to die.'') (''Reference to chapter 21 of the Japanese dub of Kid Icarus: Uprising.'') This is the only taunt that does not split his Bow into blades if it was in bow form beforehand.

 

*Briefly fiddles with his Silver Bow. Dark Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form.

*Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place.

 

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*'''Left:''' Flies down, sticks his Silver Bow to the ground, then crosses his arms before saying "Can't help but feel sorry for ya." ("{{ja|貴様らに舞い降りる翼はない。|Kisamara ni maioriru tsubasa wa nai.}}", ''You've got no wings to fly.'').

*'''Right:''' Spreads his right hand to the side before pumping his fist out in front of him, saying "Nice try." ("{{ja|ふん！ しゃらくさい。|Fun! Sharakusai.}}", ''Hmph! Tricky.'').

[[File:Victory! (Dark Pit).ogg|thumb|A small excerpt of [[Dark Pit]]'s theme from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.]]

 

 

 

 

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During the opening cutscene, Dark Pit was present on the cliffside when [[Galeem]] unleashed its beams of light. He was flying alongside {{SSBU|Pit}} to escape the beams, but after {{SSBU|Palutena}} was vaporized, they lost their [[Power of Flight]] and fell victim to the beams as well. They were both placed under Galeem's imprisonment along with the rest of the fighters, excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SSBUWebsiteDarkPit3.jpg|Dark Pit using [[Electroshock Arm]] against {{SSBU|Pit}} on [[Temple]].

===Fighter Showcase Video===

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*In the [[World of Light]] trailer, Dark Pit is seen losing his [[Power of Flight]] with the loss of {{SSBU|Palutena}}, and his wings glow blue during use. This is unlike the in-game move, where his wings use a green glow, which occurs when the ability is granted by [[Viridi]].