Editing List of CPU modes

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{{disambig2|the different CPU modes used throughout the series|a more general look at the AI|Artificial intelligence}}
'''CPU modes''' are different sets of AI behaviors used by computer players in different games throughout the series. Several are intended for use in [[Training Mode]], while other actions can only be seen performed in various ''[[Melee]]'' [[event match]]es. A few modes are only accessible through the use of ''Melee''{{'}}s {{SSBM|debug menu}}.

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!width=10%|Name
!width=60%|Description
!width=15%|Availability
!width=15%|''Melee'' Debug menu name

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| {{Anchor|Stand}} {{Anchor|Stop}} {{Anchor|STAY}} Stand {{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}/<br>Stop {{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}
| The CPU will not move and will not make any inputs to defend itself or upon getting hit, barring some exceptions:
*It will still attempt to [[recover]] if hit away from the stage, use a standard [[floor recovery]] after being knocked down (in ''SSB'', the CPU will always wait until the maximum length, then use a [[floor attack]]), use a ledge jump [[edge recovery]] when hanging onto a [[ledge]], and jump off of [[revival platform]]s.
*When put to [[sleep]] in ''SSB'', it will attack nearby foes right after the sleep ends.
*In ''Melee'', a CPU {{SSBM|Zelda}} or {{SSBM|Sheik}} will use [[Transform]] periodically if not attacked, allowing players to practice against either alter-ego form.
*In ''Brawl'', a CPU will still air dodge after being launched in [[tumbling]] state when set to high levels, and will participate in the [[WarioWare, Inc.]] microgames.
| Training Mode, ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_STAY'''

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| {{Anchor|Walk}} {{Anchor|WALK}} Walk
| The CPU will [[walking|walk]] back and forth across the stage. Upon encountering obstacles that it cannot traverse, the CPU will reverse directions. Other than this, it retains the same properties as "Stand".
| Training Mode, [[Event 19: Peach's Peril]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_WALK'''

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| {{Anchor|Jump}} {{Anchor|JUMP}} Jump
| The CPU will constantly single [[jump]] in place. In ''Smash 4'', the CPU will also [[fast fall]] after every jump. Other than this, it retains the same properties as "Stand".
| Training Mode, [[Event 21: Ice Breaker]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_JUMP'''

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| {{Anchor|Evade}} {{Anchor|Run}} {{Anchor|ESCAPE}} Evade {{GameIcon|SSB}}{{GameIcon|SSBM}}/<br>Run {{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4}}
| The CPU will actively run away from and avoid interaction with the player. Other than this, it retains the same properties as "Stand".
| Training Mode, ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_ESCAPE'''

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| {{Anchor|Attack}} {{Anchor|NORMAL}} Attack
| The CPU will behave normally, throwing out attacks and maneuvers. The level of the CPU is chosen at the [[character select screen]], and can only be adjusted afterwards in ''Brawl''. If the player has placed multiple Training CPUs on the stage, they will be considered on the same team and will not attack each other.<br/>In ''Smash 4'', CPUs set to this mode in Training spam [[projectile]]s and many [[approach attack]]s (such as [[Falcon Kick]]) more often than in other game modes, also being more aggressive at low levels.
| [[Versus Mode]], the majority of single-player modes, Training Mode, ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_NORMAL'''

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| {{Anchor|Human}} {{Anchor|Control}} {{Anchor|MANUAL}} Human{{GameIcon|SSBM}}/<br>Control {{GameIcon|SSBB}}{{GameIcon|SSB4-WiiU}}
| The CPU will be controlled by human players using extra controllers. If multiple Training CPUs are placed on the stage, they will all need separate controllers. As with Attack mode, CPUs cannot hit each other.
| Training Mode (''Melee'' onward only, excluding ''Smash3DS''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_MANUAL'''

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| {{Anchor|Special Low Link}} {{Anchor|Special Low Samus}} {{Anchor|SPLWLINK}} {{Anchor|SPLWSAMUS}} Special Low Link, Special Low Samus
| Causes the CPU to only use their [[down special move]] when set to {{SSBM|Link}} and {{SSBM|Samus}} respectively. "SPLW" is an abbreviation of "Special Low", which reflects that the character only uses their down (or "low") special. When this behavior is set to any other characters via the Debug Menu, they will constantly spam their down special in place, using even [[Counter]], [[PSI Magnet]] and [[Rest]], which they [[List of flaws in artificial intelligence (SSBM)|never use]] in any other situations.
| [[Event 3: Bomb-fest]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_SPLWLINK''', '''CPTP_SPLWSAMUS'''

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| {{Anchor|Freak}} {{Anchor|FREAK}} Freak
| Causes the CPU to stay where they are, but attack when an opponent comes near.
| [[Event 6: Kirbys on Parade]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_FREAK'''

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| {{Anchor|Item}} {{Anchor|ITEM}} Item
| Causes the CPU to attempt to grab all [[item]]s that appear. Otherwise, the CPU is normal.
| [[Event 7: Pokémon Battle]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_ITEM'''

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| {{Anchor|Event Zelda}} {{Anchor|EVZELDA}} Event Zelda
| Causes {{SSBM|Zelda}} to transform into {{SSBM|Sheik}} more often. It is presumed to stand for "Event Zelda". 
| [[Event 9: Hide 'n' Sheik]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_EVZELDA'''

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| {{Anchor|Only Item}} {{Anchor|ONLYITEM}} Only Item
| Causes the CPU to only use [[item]]s, as opposed to using any other [[attack]]s. 
| [[Event 37: Legendary Pokémon]] (''Melee''), ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_ONLYITEM'''

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| {{Anchor|Nana}} {{Anchor|NANA}}Nana
| The default mode for the partner [[Ice Climbers (SSBM)|Ice Climber]], so that he/she follows the leader, attacks with the leader, etc. 
| Ice Climbers partner, ''Melee'' debug menu
| '''CPTP_NANA'''

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| {{Anchor|Defensive}} {{Anchor|DEFENSIVE}} Defensive
| The CPU will only use defensive tactics, such as [[shield]]s and [[roll]]s. 
| ''Melee'' debug menu only
| '''CPTP_DEFENSIVE'''

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| {{Anchor|Struggle}} {{Anchor|STRUGGLE}} Struggle
| Causes the CPU to attack the nearest opponent, regardless of whether they are a human or a CPU. This is different from normal CPU behavior because a normal CPU will dedicate its attention to human opponents, unless a CPU stands between it and a human, or if there are no human opponents in the match.
| ''Melee'' debug menu only
| '''CPTP_STRUGGLE'''

|-
| {{Anchor|Cooperate}} {{Anchor|COOPERATE}} Cooperate
| Causes the CPU to follow the player and attack them. 
| ''Melee'' debug menu only
| '''CPTP_COOPERATE'''

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| {{Anchor|No Action}} {{Anchor|NOACT}} No Action
| Causes the CPU to do absolutely nothing. This is not to be confused with "Stand", in which the CPU will still attempt to [[recover]] if knocked off. 
| ''Melee'' debug menu only
| '''CPTP_NOACT'''

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| {{Anchor|Air}} {{Anchor|AIR}} Air
| Causes the CPU to use only [[short hop]]s instead of full jumps, though it will also use them more often when approaching the player. 
| ''Melee'' debug menu only
| '''CPTP_AIR'''
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Brawl Evade Link.gif|A CPU {{SSBB|Link}} evading.
Evade.jpg|The Evade mode in ''SSB'' 64's training mode.
evadeinaction.jpg|A CPU Luigi in Evade mode.
</gallery>

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