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'''Mega Man''' ({{ja|ロックマン|Rokku man}}, ''Rockman'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', being officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018 alongside the rest of the returning roster. Mega Man is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #46]]. He reuses the sounds that were used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
'''Mega Man''' ({{ja|ロックマン|Rokku man}}, ''Rockman'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', being officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018 alongside the rest of the returning roster. Mega Man is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #46]]. Mega Man reuses the sounds that were used in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.


Mega Man is ranked 48th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B- tier. This is a moderate drop from his previous placement in ''SSB4'', being ranked 27th out of 54. Mega Man, akin to his home series, has an outstanding zoning game with a multitude of projectiles at his disposal. His signature iconic move in his Mega Buster projectiles (jab, neutral aerial, and forward tilt) is great at applying pressure and stopping approaches while also helping Mega Man's approach. His normals are also solid as all his aerials serve some purpose with both forward and back aerial as edgeguarding disjointed tools and out-of-shield options, with the former being very versatile and the latter being fast and powerful, up aerial as a juggling tool that can KO off the top blast zone, and down aerial as a unique spiking tool that is a projectile. He also has useful smash attacks, as up smash is a solid out-of-shield option, forward smash is a disjointed projectile, and down smash is a powerful finisher, being one of the strongest in the game. His special moves are also important as they are among some of Mega Man's most important aspects as a character. [[Metal Blade]] is a useful and versatile projectile that can travel through opponents and can also be picked up and used as an item, allowing for confirms into moves, such as back air, up tilt, and more. [[Crash Bomber]] is good for shield pressure and [[mindgames]], which can force opponents into disadvantageous spots. [[Rush Coil]] is a solid recovery tool and Mega Man is not sent into a [[helpless]] state after using it, which combined with his above average weight, gives him a solid endurance. Finally, [[Leaf Shield]] is an amazing projectile that encases a barrier over Mega Man and can also be thrown at opponents. All in all, Mega Man has amazing strengths that he can use for a strong camping and zoning game.
Mega Man is ranked 48th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B- tier. This is a moderate drop from his previous placement in ''SSB4'', being ranked 27th out of 54. Mega Man, akin to his home series, has an outstanding zoning game with a multitude of projectiles at his disposal. His signature iconic move in his Mega Buster projectiles (jab, neutral aerial, and forward tilt) is great at applying pressure and stopping approaches while also helping Mega Man's approach. His normals are also solid as all his aerials serve some purpose with both forward and back aerial as edgeguarding disjointed tools and out-of-shield options, with the former being very versatile and the latter being fast and powerful, up aerial as a juggling tool that can KO off the top blast zone, and down aerial as a unique spiking tool that is a projectile. He also has useful smash attacks, as up smash is a solid out-of-shield option, forward smash is a disjointed projectile, and down smash is a powerful finisher, being one of the strongest in the game. His special moves are also important as they are among some of Mega Man's most important aspects as a character. [[Metal Blade]] is a useful and versatile projectile that can travel through opponents and can also be picked up and used as an item, allowing for confirms into moves, such as back air, up tilt, and more. [[Crash Bomber]] is good for shield pressure and [[mindgames]], which can force opponents into disadvantageous spots. [[Rush Coil]] is a solid recovery tool and Mega Man is not sent into a [[helpless]] state after using it, which combined with his above average weight, gives him a solid endurance. Finally, [[Leaf Shield]] is an amazing projectile that encases a barrier over Mega Man and can also be thrown at opponents. All in all, Mega Man has amazing strengths that he can use for a strong camping and zoning game.


Despite these numerous strengths, Mega Man has several flaws. He is one of the easiest characters to combo and juggle due to him being at one of the perfect weights for combos or KO confirms. Mega Man also has difficulty landing despite being a fast faller since he lacks good combo escapes or quick landing hitboxes, with his down aerial having very slow startup lag and few options at close range. Due to Mega Man's overreliance on projectiles, he struggles against characters who have reflectors, such as the {{uv|Star Fox}} characters (informally known as the "[[spacie]]s"), or absorption properties, such as {{SSBU|Mr. Game and Watch}}, who can greatly hinder or shut down his entire game plan. While Mega Man has fast air mobility, his lackluster [[dashing]] speed limits his options on the ground, and his strongest attacks suffer from generally high startup or ending lag, such as his down smash, which makes them hard to land and/or leave him exposed for a [[punish]].
Despite these numerous strengths, Mega Man has several flaws. Mega Man is one of the easiest characters to combo and juggle due to him being at one of the perfect weights for combos or KO confirms. Mega Man also has difficulty landing despite being a fast faller since he lacks good combo escapes or quick landing hitboxes, with his down aerial having very slow startup lag and few options at close range. Due to Mega Man's overreliance on projectiles, he struggles against characters who have reflectors, such as all the [[space animals]] or absorption properties, such as {{SSBU|Mr. Game and Watch}}, who can greatly hinder or shut down his entire game plan. While Mega Man has fast air mobility, his lackluster [[dashing]] speed limits his options on the ground, and his strongest attacks suffer from generally high startup or ending lag, such as his down smash, which makes them hard to land and/or leave him exposed for a [[punish]].


In conclusion, Mega Man can apply a lot of pressure with his various projectiles and his strong zoning game; however, he often struggles when his defenses is broken through. Early results from Mega Man were strong thanks to {{Sm|Kameme}}, who placed highly at several majors and supermajors. Although Mega Man's representation suffered after Kameme switched to {{SSBU|Sora}}, dedicated mains {{Sm|Peabnut}} and {{Sm|Repo}} have continued to produce solid results for him.
In conclusion, Mega Man has a lot of tools to apply a lot of pressure with his various projectiles and his strong zoning game but should his defenses be broken through will make him struggle. Mega Man has seen a strong representation and results from most notably {{Sm|Kameme}} who has placed highly at several majors and supermajors before picking up {{SSBU|Sora}} in the post-pandemic era. In recent times, players, such as {{Sm|Peabnut}} and {{Sm|Repo}} have continued to produce solid results for him, showing how capable a character Mega Man is in the right hands.


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''See also: [[:Category:Mega Man players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Mega Man players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Kameme|Japan}} - The best Mega Man player of all-time. He is the only Mega Man player to win a major, having won {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}. He was also one of the few players to defeat {{Sm|MkLeo}} before top 8 at a major during the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] season, doing so at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. He has since relegated Mega Man to a secondary in favor of {{SSBU|Sora}}.
*{{Sm|Kameme|Japan}} - The best Mega Man player of all-time. He is the only Mega Man player who has won majors, winning the supermajor {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} and the major {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}. His most notable win as Mega Man was with {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, being one of the few players who was able to beat him in a non-grand finals set during the fall 2019 season. Although he has since switched to {{SSBU|Sora}}, he maintains Mega Man as a secondary.
*{{Sm|Kasmir|USA}} - Formerly known as yeti, he was the best Mega Man player in North America during the game's early months, ranking 34th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and placing 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and 25th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, and {{Trn|Shine 2019}}. His activity declined following the fall 2019 season, largely due to controversies surrounding his conduct.  
*{{Sm|Kasmir|USA}} - Formerly known as yeti, he was one of the best Mega Man players in the United States during the early metagame, ranking 34th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]] and regularly placing top 32 at majors, including placing 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. His activity has since decreased, largely due to controversies surrounding his conduct.
*{{Sm|Komugiko|Japan}} - Regularly places top 16 at Chūbu events, including winning {{Trn|Karisuma SP 13}} over {{Sm|DIO}} and placing 9th at {{Trn|Toyota Grand Slum 14}}. Although less consistent at a major level, he has still seen some success, such as placing 9th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 6}}.
*{{Sm|Komugiko|Japan}} - Regularly places top 16 at Chūbu events, including winning the regional {{Trn|Karisuma SP 13}} over {{Sm|DIO}} and placing 9th at the superregional {{Trn|Toyota Grand Slum 14}}. Although less consistent at a major level, he has still seen some success such as placing 9th at the major {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 6}}.
*{{Sm|MPg|USA}} - The second-best Mega Man player in North America in the post-pandemic metagame best known for his performances from late-2022 to mid-2023, including his run to 3rd at {{Trn|Apex 2022}}, where he also defeated {{Sm|Gackt}}, {{Sm|Syrup}}, and {{Sm|yonni}}, and his run to 5th at {{Trn|BATTLE FOR THE SOUTH 2023}} where he defeated {{Sm|Lima}}. Although less successful at majors compared to other Mega Man players, he still notably placed 17th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2023}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2023}}.  
*{{Sm|MPg|USA}} - The second-best Mega Man player in North America in the post-online metagame. His breakout tournament was 33rd at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} where he took a set over {{Sm|yonni}}. He then solidified himself as one of the best Mega Man players with notable placements with 3rd at the superregional {{Trn|Apex 2022}} and has placed well at several majors such as 17th at the supermajors {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2023}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2023}}.
*{{Sm|Peabnut|USA}} - The second-best Mega Man player of all-time who has been the definitive best since 2024. Although active since the game's beginning, he is best known for his performances in the post-pandemic metagame and first broke out by placing 2nd at {{Trn|Riptide 2022}}. He remains the only Mega Man player outside of Kameme to place top 50 globally, ranking 47th on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]] after placing 4th at {{Trn|Cirque Du CFL 3}} and 7th at {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}}, notably defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} at the former event.
*{{Sm|Peabnut|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in the world since 2021, with his highest ranking being 75th on the [[UltRank 2022]], with some of Mega Man's best results in the post-online metagame, including 2nd at the superregional {{Trn|Riptide 2022}} and 4th at the major {{Trn|Cirque Du CFL 3}}, running through {{Sm|Shuton}}, {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}}, and {{Sm|Zomba}} in the latter.
*{{Sm|Repo|Japan}} - The best Mega Man player in the world in 2021 and early-2022, notably overshadowing Kameme's Mega Man during this period after placing 5th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}}, 7th at {{Trn|Eastern Powerhouse Invitational 2}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}} and {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}. He was never able to reach the same consistency after the early months of 2022, although he still notably placed 3rd at {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}}, the best Mega Man placement since the early metagame, and was ranked 62nd on the [[UltRank 2022]].
*{{Sm|Repo|Japan}} - One of the best Mega Man players in the world since 2021, with his highest ranking being 62nd on the [[UltRank 2022]]. He has placed highly at several majors, including 3rd at the major {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}}, 5th at the major {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}}, and 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 5}}. He is known for his high technical skill with the character.
*{{Sm|ScAtt|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in North America in the early metagame, using the character alongside {{SSBU|Snake}} and ranking 40th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] with both characters. He used primarily Mega Man to place 9th at {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} and 13th {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. He stopped traveling in the post-pandemic metagame, mostly competing at Georgia events with just Snake.
*{{Sm|ScAtt|USA}} - One of the best Mega Man players in North America in the early metagame, using the character alongside {{SSBU|Snake}} and ranking 40th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] with both characters. He used Mega Man to place 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}} and 13th at the supermajor {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. Nowadays, he's been only seen competing in-region on rare occasions.
*{{Sm|TriM|France}} - The best Mega Man player in Europe, best known for placing 5th at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}, 7th at {{Trn|SLY LAN}}, and 13th at both {{Trn|Albion 4}} and {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 2}}. He was ranked in Europe up until 2024, peaking at 23rd for [[OrionRank 2022/Europe|all of 2022]]. Although he had limited performances international, he notably placed 49th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}}.
*{{Sm|TriM|France}} - The best Mega Man player in Europe, placing highly at several European events including 5th at the major {{Trn|VCA 2022}} and 13th at the major {{Trn|Albion 4}}. He has been ranked on every European Power Ranking, with his highest being 25th on the [[European Power Rankings 2023.01]].


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Early perception on Mega Man was very positive due to the buffs he received from the transition and ''Ultimate''{{'}}s universal changes, allowing him to remain as a strong zoner character who is most effective at mid-range. Mega Man also saw strong results from several veteran players such as {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|ScAtt}}, and {{Sm|yeti}}; kameme especially was a top 20 player and won a major and supermajor while using the character. This has led many to believe Mega Man was a solid high-tier, with some such as {{Sm|ESAM}} believing the character could potentially be a top-tier.
Early perception on Mega Man were very positive due to the buffs he received from the transition and ''Ultimate''{{'}}s universal changes, allowing him to remain as a strong zoner character that is most effective at mid-range. Mega Man also saw strong results from several veteran Mega Man players such as {{Sm|kameme}}, {{Sm|ScAtt}}, and {{Sm|yeti}}; kameme especially was a top 20 player and won a major and supermajor while using the character. This has led many to believe Mega Man was a solid high-tier, with some such as {{Sm|ESAM}} believing the character could potentially be a top-tier.


However, following the online metagame, Mega Man's representation saw a noticeable decline. Most notably, Kameme's results coming into 2021 were worse than what he had in the early metagame, and he began playing other characters, ultimately settling on {{SSBU|Sora}}, while relegating Mega Man to a secondary. Although new Mega Man players such as {{Sm|MPg}}, {{Sm|Peabnut}}, and {{Sm|Repo}} began making waves with the character during this time, none had the consistently high placements that Kameme saw in the early metagame. As such, opinions on the character have since mellowed out: he was initially ranked 38th on the current tier list at the very end of the high-tier, but later dropped down to 48th, one of the largest drops between the first and second tier list.
However, following the online metagame, Mega Man's representation saw a noticeable decline. Most notably, Kameme's results coming into 2021 were worse than what he had in the early metagame, and he began playing other characters, ultimately settling on {{SSBU|Sora}}, while relegating Mega Man to a secondary. Although new Mega Man players such as {{Sm|MPg}}, {{Sm|Peabnut}}, and {{Sm|Repo}} began making waves with the character during this time, none had the consistently high placements that Kameme saw in the early metagame. As such, opinions on the character have since mellowed out: he was initially ranked 38th on the current tier list at the very end of the high-tier but later dropped down to 48th, one of the largest drops between the first and second tier list.


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