Editing Luigi (SSBB)

|ranking = 28

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==How to unlock==

*Beat {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} with no [[continue]]s.

With the exception of the third method, Luigi must then be defeated on [[Luigi's Mansion]].

Luigi is a surprisingly strong middleweight with very quick attack speed (almost no slow attacks), yet slow mobility and short range. While many consider Luigi a clone or semi-clone of Mario, there are some important differences between them. Like Mario, his [[Fireball]]s are spammable and help his approach, but Luigi’s travel less distance and are not affected by gravity, which can be good or bad depending on the situation. Luigi has the second highest initial jump in the game (second only to {{SSBB|Falco}}'s), which helps his air game. Luigi is also a good juggler due to his very fast up tilt, neutral aerial, and up aerial. Luigi's neutral aerial is a powerful [[sex kick]] and can often KO at high damage percentages on most characters. He is able to use his down throw to set up his juggles on many characters when they are at low percentages, but Luigi himself is a candidate for {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s infinite chaingrab without a wall (Luigi is the only character that can be infinited by King Dedede without a wall but cannot be [[chain grab]]bed by the normal way), a major issue as King Dedede is a very common character in tournament-level play and has a huge grab range. Luigi has the ability to [[crawl]], which can help him dodge certain projectiles. His smashes, like most of his attacks, are considered fast and unusually strong, especially his forward smash. His specials are also considered to be good overall and great for recovery. If one keeps pressing the special attack button during [[Luigi Cyclone]] while moving upward (as the movement is momentum-based), Luigi will rise up, greatly aiding his recovery. His side special, the [[Green Missile]], can be used for horizontal recovery to make up for the lack of horizontal recovery from his [[Super Jump Punch]]. However, the Green Missile requires charging and can be stopped with projectiles normally, but if he gets a misfire (which happens 12.5% of the time), it is an extremely powerful attack. A Green Missile misfire can benefit in some situations because it has more power and covers more distance than normally, but it can also be bad because it can cause Luigi to [[self-destruct]] offstage. His Super Jump Punch is unique in the fact that if [[sweet spot (hitbox)|sweetspotted]], it will become the Fire Jump Punch, a much stronger version that deals fire damage and can KO at very low percentages (about 50%). However, if Luigi's Super Jump Punch does not sweetspot, it only does 1% with almost no knockback and is very punishable unless he grabs a ledge. Uniquely, Luigi’s taunt can hit opponents and deal 2% of damage, [[meteor smash]]ing opponents in the air or on ledge (though its use is limited by its heavy startup and endlag).

Overall, Luigi is a character who tends to run hot and cold. If he is able to get within close distance of an opponent so that he can land his blows, he is extremely dangerous. However, his abysmal approach and poor reach leave him at a clear disadvantage if opponents can time their attacks to keep him out of range. He operates well on both the ground and in the air, but Luigi's issues with range and his overall shaky defensive game make him tough to deploy successfully.

===Aesthetics===

*{{change|His overalls have been changed back to purple in dark areas, and the pants legs are rolled up to the ankles.}}

**{{change|Luigi's "gunman" victory pose now has him saying "Bang, bang!" instead of "Let's-a go!", likely due to the latter now being used for his [[on-screen appearance]]. His left-inputted victory pose also makes the same sound effect used for his side taunt.}}

===Attributes===

*{{nerf|Luigi [[walk]]s slightly slower (1.1 → 1.08).}}

*{{change|Luigi is [[Weight|lighter]] (100 → 97).}}

*{{change|Luigi falls slower (1.6 → 1.22).}}

*{{buff|Luigi's additional [[air acceleration]] is higher (0.025 → 0.075), increasing the total amount (0.04 → 0.075) despite his base air acceleration being removed (0.015 → 0).}}

*{{nerf|[[Jumpsquat]] is slower (4 → 5 frames).}}

*{{buff|Luigi now has the ability to [[crawl]], allowing him to move while shrinking his hurtbox.}}

*[[Up tilt]]:

**{{buff|Up tilt is more reliable as a KO move due to the generally slower [[falling speed]]s of the cast.}}

*[[Down tilt]]:

**{{buff|Down tilt has a longer duration (frames 5-7 → 5-8), and its angles (80° → 361° (aerial only)/270°) and knockback (10 (base)/80 (scaling) → 30/50) have been altered, turning it into a [[meteor smash]]. It has also received a [[trip]] chance of 35%. These changes grant it [[edgeguarding]] potential and much more effective combos, drastically improving its utility.}}

*[[Dash attack]]:

**{{buff|Dash attack's first six hits have less knockback (2 (base)/100 (scaling) → 1/80), and with the addition of [[hitlag]] multipliers in ''Brawl'', deals no hitlag due to their very low multiplier (1× → 0.3×), making them impossible to [[SDI]]. Both of these changes allow the move to connect more reliably. Lastly, it has received a seventh hit on frames 48-50 that deals higher base knockback (2 → 50), making the move much less punishable on hit.}}

**{{change|The seventh hit has a new animation where Luigi punches forward with both fists.}}

*[[Forward smash]]:

*[[Up smash]]:

*[[Down smash]]:

**{{buff|Down smash has a new animation, where Luigi lies down sideways on the ground during the charging animation, and sweeps with both legs in a sideways spin instead of a flare kick like with Mario's version. This gives Luigi a lower profile upon charging it, and makes him cover both sides quicker upon attacking.}}

===Aerial attacks===

**{{nerf|It deals less damage (12% → 10%) and knockback (43 (base)/100 (scaling) → 30/80), no longer being able to KO until around 200% outside of edgeguarding. It also [[autocancel]]s later (frame 20 → 21).}}

*[[Back aerial]]:

**{{nerf|It has a shorter duration with a late hit (frames 6-17 → 6-10 (clean)/11-16 (late)), which deals less damage (11% → 8%), significantly reducing the move's power on its later frames. It also has more ending lag (FAF 29 → 37) and [[autocancel]]s much later (frame 19 → 33).}}

**{{change|Back aerial has a new animation like with Mario, where Luigi dropkicks behind himself in the same fashion as the previous animation, only with his arms waving out even more (making it akin to the animation of his forward aerial from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'').}}

**{{nerf|Dash grab has more startup (frame 11 → 12).}}

*[[Forward throw]]:

**{{buff|Like Mario's, forward throw can now [[chain grab]] at low percents due to the DI changes in ''Brawl''.}}

*[[Back throw]]:

**{{buff|Back throw deals more damage (10% → 12%), making it now as powerful as Mario's in ''Melee''.}}

*[[Up throw]]:

**{{nerf|Up throw can no longer combo or chaingrab due to the hitstun changes.}}

*[[Down throw]]:

*[[Fireball]]:

**{{buff|[[Fireball]] has less ending lag (FAF 47 → 41).}}

**{{change|It has a revamped sound effect.}}

*[[Green Missile]]:

**{{buff|Green Missile can now be held indefinitely. Luigi can also grab ledges out of it, and charge it more safely when recovering due to his slower falling speed.}}

**{{nerf|Using the move partially charged near a wall causes Luigi's head to get stuck inside for a brief moment and having to pull himself free, increasing his vulnerability.}}

**{{change|It no longer has Luigi fully close his eyes upon misfiring, instead having him keep the same expression as with the normal Green Missile.}}

*[[Super Jump Punch]]:

**{{change|The ending animation has been changed with Luigi falling upside-down as opposed to falling on his back like his brother. Additionally, when falling to a ground, Luigi buries his head and gets himself out.}}

*[[Luigi Cyclone]]:

**{{nerf|Its damage outputs have been altered (8%/9% (hit 1, grounded/aerial)/12% (hit 2) → 2% (hits 1-4)/4% (hit 5)), decreasing its total damage as a result (18.92%/19.92% → 12%), and significantly hindering its KO potential despite the last hit's knockback being slightly compensated (50 (base)/80 (scaling) → 60/115). The move also has more startup (frame 6 → 7).}}

**{{change|Luigi no longer says "Yahoo!" when using Luigi Cyclone, instead grunting when performing the last hit.}}

*[[Negative Zone]]:

==Moveset==

|game=SSBB

|neutralcount=3

|neutral1dmg=3%

|neutral2dmg=2%

|neutral3dmg=5%

|neutraldesc=Performs a one-two combo and then turns, performing a hip thrust. The first hit is extremely quick and can be [[jab cancel]]ed, most notably into a Fire Jump Punch.

|ftiltdmg=10%

|utiltdmg=9%

|utiltdesc=Luigi swipes over his head with his fist. It is great for juggling and it can KO at 129%.

|dtiltdmg=9%

|dashdmg=1% (hits 1-6), 2% (hit 7)

|dashdesc=Luigi flails his fists as he slows to a stop. The last hit has more knockback than Melee.

|fsmashangles=3

|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}}

|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}}

|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}}

|fsmashdesc=Luigi does a spearhand stab that KO at medium percentages. To be exact, it KOs at 80% when uncharged and 50% when fully charged.  Very fast, but has poor range and, if shielded, it is easy to punish - however, the attack does 5 extra [[shield damage]]. It is notable for its extremely high knockback scaling, being the forward smash with the third highest knockback scaling in the game. This, along with its diagonal trajectory, makes momentum canceling not very effective on it. Can be angled; angling up gives it much earlier [[interruptibility]], making it a great move.

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (head), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (body)

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} (feet), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|17}} (legs)

|nairdmg=14% (clean), 6% (late)

|nairdesc=Luigi does a [[sex kick]] that has great vertical knockback. Hits on frame 3, allowing to be an excellent combo breaker due to its almost instantaneous start-up which can break some [[chain throws]], like {{SSBB|Falco}} and [[Pikachu (SSBB)|Pikachu's]] chain throws. Unusually for a sex kick, it has purely vertical knockback. It is Luigi's most powerful aerial, capable of KOing at 118% from the ground, and it is one of the strongest [[sex kick]]s in the game.

|fairdmg=10%

|fairdesc=Luigi performs a quick knifehand chop that has below average horizontal knockback and can be used in succession due to it having low start up and very little ending lag. This is Luigi's fastest aerial, duration-wise. However, this attack cannot KO until opponent is at around 150%, unless edgeguarding.

|bairdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late)

|bairdesc=Luigi performs a backwards dropkick similar to Mario's, and with similar knockback. Similar to his forward aerial in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' KOs at 113% at the ledge and 153% from the center of Final Destination.

|uairdmg=13% (clean), 7% (late)

|dairdmg=11%

|dairdesc=Luigi does a quick downwards corkscrew dropkick. It usually has average horizontal knockback, but one of the hitboxes is a [[meteor smash]] - it's rather difficult to hit with this part of the attack. The hitbox's largest portion is just off of Luigi's right hip/below his right elbow. If hit with the wrong hitbox, this attack cannot KO until the opponent is at around 150%, unless [[edgeguarding]].

|grabdesc=Luigi's grab range is short.

|pummeldmg=3%

|pummeldesc=Luigi headbutts the opponent. A slow pummel.

|fthrowdmg=9%

|fthrowdesc=Luigi spins once with his victim and throws them forward. Below average knockback scaling for a throw, KOing at 166% at the ledge, and lacking KO power from further away.

|bthrowdmg=12% (throw), 8% (collateral)

|bthrowdesc=Luigi spins three times and throws the target behind him, reminiscent of Mario throwing Bowser in ''Super Mario 64''. This is one of the strongest throws in the game, being capable of KOing Mario as early as 71% at the ledge, potentially being stronger than Ness, and at 157% from the center of Final Destination. But being such a slow throw causes it to be very easy to DI however.

|uthrowdmg=8%

|uthrowdesc=Luigi tosses the enemy upward. It can KO at around 188%.

|dthrowdmg=6%

|dthrowdesc=Luigi slams his opponent onto the ground.

|usname=Super Jump Punch

|usdmg=25% (clean ground), 20% (clean air), 1% (late)

|dsname=Luigi Cyclone

|dsdmg=2% (loop hits), 4% (last hit)

|fsname=Negative Zone

|fsdmg=0%

|fsdesc=Luigi dances, and a large, greenish-tint void surrounds him. Inside the void, the colors of the environment, characters inside the void and Luigi himself become inverted. Can cause various negative status effects if the opponents is caught in the void, these being: [[flower]]ing, [[dizziness]], [[sleep]], greater launch distance (which makes a lot of Luigi's moves, such as his Fire Jump Punch, effective finishers even at low and mid percentages), and forced [[taunt]]ing.

}}

{{Taunt/SSBB

|char=Luigi

|desc-side=Stands straight up with hands on hips, falls forward stiff on the floor, then seems to balance himself back up again (similar to his victory pose in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''). He says something that resembles "Pow pow".

===[[Idle pose]]===

{{Idle

|pitch-jp=Male}}

===[[Victory pose]]s===

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Tier placement and history===

==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==

Luigi first appears in a green meadow, where he pretends to threaten and attack on-coming [[Waddle Dee]]s. They are harmless, and make no move to attack him, but he is frightened by them, nonetheless. Then, out of nowhere, he is attacked from behind by {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, who slams Luigi with his mallet, sending him flying into the air. After he comes back down, he becomes a trophy (making him the only character to become a trophy in the same cut scene in which he is introduced). Luigi's trophy in Subspace Emissary is different from his collectible trophy. Instead of adjusting his hat, Luigi holds his hands to his face making a surprised expression, which is the last of the poses from his up taunt. This distinction is unique to Luigi. King Dedede places him on the road as bait for {{SSBB|Wario}}, who is coming down the road. Wario takes the bait, and Dedede manages to steal {{SSBB|Peach}}/{{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, and Luigi's trophy along with Wario's Cargo.

===Playable appearances===

*[[Subspace (Part I)]]

Since Luigi's primary attacks are kicks and punches, Arm and Leg stickers have the widest effect. Using a Head sticker will only affect Luigi's up smash and Green Missile (since pummels cannot be used against most enemies), while a Fire one will affect his Fireball, the Green Missile, and the Fire Jump Punch. The Luigi Cyclone is considered a Spin attack, but seeing as it's his only Spin attack, there is minimal benefit to using a Spin sticker. Similarly, the final hit of Luigi's neutral attack is a Body attack, so applying a Body sticker will have only limited benefits.

*'''[[Event 19: Wario Bros.]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Wario}} and must defeat {{SSBB|Mario}} and Luigi on the [[Mario Bros.]] stage.

*'''[[Event 29: All-Star Semifinal Regulars]]''': Luigi is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are characters that were unlockable from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game.

*'''[[Co-Op Event 6: Unwanted Suitors]]''': {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} must defeat an invisible Luigi and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].

*'''[[Co-Op Event 8: ALL MINE!]]''': {{SSBB|Wario}} and {{SSBB|Bowser}} must collect 2,000 coins together in [[Skyworld]] while fighting against {{SSBB|Mario}} and Luigi.

*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]].

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==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Luigi|Alternate costumes]]==

|{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Purple}}

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==Trivia==

*The sparsity of Luigi's {{SSBB|crowd}} chant (which sounds like only two or three people are cheering) and the announcer's tone of voice when announcing him (implying surprise) both contribute to the running joke in the ''Super Mario'' series that Luigi is rarely mentioned or remembered as well as his older brother.

**The fact that Luigi is consistently considered number two to Mario is also referenced in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''; Luigi may be unlocked after 22 Brawls, and his sound effects are the 22nd to be listed in the [[Sound Test]].

*In the [[Home-Run Contest]], Luigi's forward smash is notable for being able to send the [[Sandbag]] farther than the [[Warlock Punch]] at extreme percentages (above 250%). This is not because it produces stronger knockback at this percentage (as it has lower base knockback and knockback scaling than the Warlock Punch), but because its extremely high knockback scaling combined with its much more vertical trajectory allows it to send the Sandbag farther at these percentages.

*Like {{SSBB|Zelda}}, Luigi's trophy in the SSE's cutscenes is different from that of his actual trophy; the reason for this difference is unknown, though [[Beta elements (SSBB)#Scrapped trophies|some data on the disc]] shows that Luigi was intended to have a trophy with a similar pose.

*Luigi and {{SSBB|Snake}} are the only characters in ''Brawl'' to have a [[taunt]] that can damage a player.

==External links==

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