Editing List of spirits (Final Fantasy series)

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The following is the list of the [[spirit]]s from the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. At launch, the series only had 2 spirits in the form of {{SSBU|Cloud}}'s [[fighter spirit]]s. As part of [[Downloadable content (SSBU)#Fighters Pass Vol. 2 3|Challenger Pack 8]] for the Fighters Pass Vol. 2, numerous spirits have been added, with {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}'s fighter spirit added in [[List of updates (SSBU)#10.0.0|Version 10.0.0]] and the rest added in [[List of updates (SSBU)#10.1.0|Version 10.1.0]].

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|[[Cloud]]

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|{{anchor|Sephiroth}}[[Sephiroth]]

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*The Mii Brawler and Tifa are both brawlers who specialize in hand-to-hand combat

*The Mii Brawler's costume, without DLC, is an inverted color scheme of Tifa's outfit.

*The stage references Nibelheim, Cloud and Tifa's hometown which was destroyed and burned down by Sephiroth.

*The music references Tifa's debut in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Mii Brawler's moveset references Tifa's various attacks which includes: Onslaught (referencing Beat Rush), Cartwheel Kick (referencing Somersault) and down smash (referencing Waterkick).

|•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (130 HP) (Moveset [[Grenade Launch|3]][[Gunner Missile|3]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Bomb Drop|2]], Green Wild West outfit, Low Voice Type 3)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}}×3 (80 HP) (Moveset [[Exploding Side Kick|3]][[Burning Dropkick|2]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Feint Jump|2]], Black Protective Gear)

*The Mii Gunner and Barret are both outfitted with a blaster on their right arm.

*The Mii Gunner's Green Wild West Outfit, without DLC, references Barret's green sleeveless vest he wears.

*The Mii Brawler minions represent Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie, members of AVALANCHE at the beginning of ''Final Fantasy VII''.  

*The stage, music, and Exploding Type items reference the beginning of ''Final Fantasy VII'' during the first mission with AVALANCHE where they bomb a Mako reactor in Midgar.

*The Mii Brawler representing Jessie starts off with a Bob-omb, referencing Jessie's specialty with explosives.

*The Mii Gunner's moveset references Barret's various attacks which includes: Grenade Launch (referencing Grenade Bomb, Barret's second Limit Break) and Lunar Launch (referencing Catastrophe, Barret's final Limit Breaks).

*This spirit's Weight ↑ ability references how Barret is a heavyweight character.

|style="background-color:#EEE;"|•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (130 HP) (Moveset [[Grenade Launch|3]][[Gunner Missile|3]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Bomb Drop|2]], Barret's Outfit, Low Voice Type 3)<ref group="SB" name="DLC"/><br>•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}}×3 (80 HP) (Moveset [[Exploding Side Kick|3]][[Burning Dropkick|2]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Feint Jump|2]], Black Protective Gear)

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*Zelda's purple costume features Zelda's hair turning brown, referencing Aerith's brown hair.

*Cloud is the leader of his party Aerith belonged to in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The stage and music reference Aerith's infamous death scene where she is killed by Sephiroth and is laid to rest underneath the waters of the Forgotten City.

*The first battle condition references how Cloud became Aerith's temporary bodyguard nearly after the beginning of ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Health Recovery rule and this spirit's Autoheal ability references Aerith's Healing Wind and Pulse of Life Limit Breaks in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*Zelda's frequent [[Din's Fire]], without DLC, and the Mii Swordfighter's moveset, with DLC, reference Aerith's ability to use magical attacks in battle.

*This spirit's Support type references how Aerith has utility and supportive Limit Breaks in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*Zelda representing Aerith, without DLC, is a running gag from a scene of [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Cloud|Cloud's reveal trailer]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and later continued with [[List of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character trailers#Sephiroth|Sephiroth's reveal trailer]] for ''Ultimate'' as well as [[:File:SSBU challenge image 011.png|an image]] rewarded in the [[Challenge]] mode.

*The Dog of the Duck Hunt and Red XIII are both dog-like characters.

*The stage and music represents Cosmo Canyon, a valley-like area and Red XIII's home.

*The Uncontrollable Speed rule and this spirit's Speed ↑ ability references how Red XIII has the highest Speed stat in the party.

*The Impact Run battle condition references Sled Fang, Red XIII's default Limit Break where Red XIII pounces on an enemy.

*Duck Hunt starts off with a Screw Attack, referencing how Red XIII can perform jumping attacks.

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*Link and Cid are both blonde-haired characters who uses a handled weapon in battle.

*The stage references the Highwind, the airship that Cid operates and pilots.

*The music references Cid's debut in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Jeff Assist Trophy enemy reference Cid's final Limit Break, Highwind, which bombards all enemies with missiles from the Highwind.

*Roy and Cait Sith are both smaller characters who pilot a larger faced vessel in battle.

*The Mr. Game & Watch minions reference the Toy Soldiers that Cait Sith can summon as part of his Slot Limit Break.  

*The stage references the Gold Saucer, an amusement park with neon lights where the party first encounters Cait Sith in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The music references how the ''PictoChat'' theme and Cait Sith's theme both feature a jazz style with a slow tempo.

*Mr. Game & Watch's frequent [[Judge]] references Dice, Cait Sith's default Limit Break which has differing effects depending on a random number.

*This spirit's Transformation Duration ↑ ability references Cait Sith's true identity as a robot controlled remotely by Reeve.  

*This spirit's Transformation Duration ↑ ability references the Transform Materia which is initially equipped by Cait Sith when he joins Cloud's party.

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*Sheik and Yuffie are both nimble female ninjas.

*The stage references the Da-chao Statue, a monolithic mountain sculpture overlooking Yuffie's hometown, Wutai.

*The music references Yuffie's debut in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Item Gravitation battle condition references Yuffie's occupation as a Materia thief, as the items appearing in this battle are all spherical, resembling Materia orbs.

*Wolf references Vincent's first Limit Break, the Galian Beast, which transforms him into a horned werewolf.

*The stage references the Shinra Mansion, the abandoned mansion where Vincent is encountered in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The music references how "Nothing to Lose" and "Those Chosen By the Planet" are both villainous musical themes that feature bell tolls.

*The Defense ↑ and Giant rules reference how Vincent's transformation into the Galian Beast turns him into a giant werewolf and increases his defense.

*Wolf's favored [[Blaster]] and this spirit's Shooting Items Power ↑ ability reference Vincent's ability to use firearms in battle.

*This spirit's Neutral type reference how Vincent was originally a member of the Turks until he joins Cloud's party.  

*Robin represents Rufus Shinra, the president of the Shinra Electric Power Company.

*The Mii Fighter minions and their Business Suits represent the Turks, Shinra Inc.'s task force.

**The Mii Swordfighter and Reno both use bladed weapons in battle.

**The Mii Brawler and Rude are both physical fighters.

**The Mii Gunner, Elena, and Tseng use guns in battle.

*The stage and music reference the boss battle against Rufus at the top of the Shinra company headquarters building.

*The Exploding Type items likely references how the Shinra company building was destroyed by an energy blast from the Diamond Weapon.

*Robin starting off with a Steel Driver references how Rufus uses a double-barrel shotgun in battle.

*This spirit's Support type references how Rufus and the Turks cooperate with Cloud's party in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Giant Meta Ridley and Bahamut ZERO are both giant dragon-like creatures infused with cybernetics.

*The stage and music reference the battle against Bahamut SIN in ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', another form of Bahamut which rampaged in a city outside of Midgar.

*The Sudden Final Smash rule and this spirit's Final Smash ↑ ability references Bahamut ZERO's signature move, Tera Flare, which is also a destructive beam attack that is fired from outer space.

*This spirit's Support type references Bahamut ZERO's role as a powerful summon in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Mii Brawler's Isaac Wig, without DLC, references the Chocobo's styled yellow feathers on its head.

*The Kirby minion and the Moogle are both round, white creatures who float in midair.  

*The stage references the Chocobo Farm in ''Final Fantasy VII'' where Chocobos are bred and raised for racing.

*The music references the upbeat style of the Chocobo's theme in the ''Final Fantasy'' series.

*The Kirby minion starting off with a Bob-omb, referencing Chocobo & Moogle's Moogle Blast ability in ''Final Fantasy VII Remake'' where the Moogle throws a bomb at an enemy.

*This spirit's Speed ↑ ability references how the Chocobos are known for their top speed.

*The Mii Brawler's moveset references how the Chocobos are known for their kick-based attacks.

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*Zero Suit Samus and Shiva are both curvaceous female characters featuring a blue color scheme.

*Zero Suit Samus' larger-than-normal size references Shiva's large size.

*The stage and the Freezie item reference Shiva's ability to control ice.

*The music reference how Shiva and JENOVA are both female humanoid characters appearing in ''Final Fantasy VII''.

*The Krystal Assist Trophy enemy references how Krystal and Shiva are both blue colored female characters who use ice-based attacks.

*The Giant Bowser and Ifrit are both giant horned characters that use fire-based attacks.

*The stage reference Ifrit's ability to control fire.

*The stage and music references the Ifrit boss battle in ''Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII'' where Zack Fair battles Ifrit in a similar fiery setting.

*The Lava Floor hazard references Ifrit's signature ability, Hellfire, which inflicts engulfs the summoner's enemies with fire and inflicts fire damage.

*This spirit's Fire Attack ↑ ability further references how Ifrit uses fire-based attacks.

| 1,004 || [[Cloud]] || rowspan="16" |''FINAL FANTASY'' Series

| 1,005 || [[Cloud]] (Advent Children)

| 1,439 || [[Sephiroth]]