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{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Meta Knight | |name = Meta Knight | ||
|image | |image = [[File:Meta Knight SSBU.png|250px]] | ||
|game = SSBU | |game = SSBU | ||
|ssbgame1 = SSBB | |ssbgame1 = SSBB | ||
|ssbgame2 = SSB4 | |ssbgame2 = SSB4 | ||
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{cquote|''This fighter not only has tons of quick moves, he can perform a midair jump five times! All his special moves have a recovery aspect, so use them at the right time. His Final Smash is Darkness Illusion, which unleashes a fast series of aerial attacks.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/ Super Smash Blog]|source=[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site]]}} | |||
'''Meta Knight''' ({{ja|メタナイト|Meta Naito}}, ''Meta Knight'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018 alongside {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} and the rest of the returning roster. Meta Knight is classified as fighter #27. | |||
As in ''SSB4'', Eric Newsome and Atsushi Kisa'ichi's performances from ''Brawl'' were repurposed for the English and Japanese versions of ''Ultimate'', respectively. | |||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Link}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the 4th character unlocked after {{SSBU|Simon}}. | *Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Link}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the 4th character unlocked after {{SSBU|Simon}}. | ||
*Have Meta Knight join the player's party in [[World of Light]]. | *Have Meta Knight join the player's party in [[World of Light]]. | ||
Meta Knight must then be defeated on [[Halberd]] | With the exception of the third method, Meta Knight must then be defeated on [[Halberd]]. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Meta Knight combines several unusual traits. He has multiple [[jump]]s, but unlike other characters who share this ability, he has strong mobility, comprising fast [[dash]]ing and [[walk]]ing speeds, high [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]], and average [[air speed]]. He is also the only small character to use a sword, which gives his attacks a bit more range relative to his stature. Overall, unlike other characters with multiple jumps, Meta Knight is neither wanting for speed nor range. | Meta Knight combines several unusual traits. He has multiple [[jump]]s, but unlike other characters who share this ability, he has strong mobility, comprising fast [[dash]]ing and [[walk]]ing speeds, high [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]], and average [[air speed]]. He is also the only small character to use a sword, which gives his attacks a bit more range relative to his stature. Overall, unlike other characters with multiple jumps, Meta Knight is neither wanting for speed nor range. | ||
As expected, Meta Knight's playstyle relies heavily on his speed, both in terms of mobility and frame data. His low, quick short hop and fast, low lag aerials allow him to continuously apply pressure to opponents at close range. He is not lacking in grounded pressure either, having a fast down tilt that can trip, and a dash attack that can cross-up [[shield]]s, and both of these moves are capable of setting up [[combo]]s. If Meta Knight finds himself on the defensive, he has several options to relieve pressure, such as a fast, decently long-ranged forward tilt for countering aerial approaches, a fast, long-lasting, and strong neutral aerial, and the | As expected, Meta Knight's playstyle relies heavily on his speed, both in terms of mobility and frame data. His low, quick short hop and fast, low lag aerials allow him to continuously apply pressure to opponents at close range. He is not lacking in grounded pressure either, having a fast down-tilt that can trip, and a [[dash attack]] that can cross-up [[shield]]s, and both of these moves are capable of setting up [[combo]]s. If Meta Knight finds himself on the defensive, he has several options to relieve pressure, such as a fast, decently long-ranged forward-tilt for countering aerial approaches, a fast, long-lasting, and strong neutral aerial, and the fastest down aerial in the game. For attacks that are poorly spaced, he can opt for a [[grab]], from which he has a down and forward [[throw]] that can both start combos until mid-percents, a back throw to set up edge-guards, and an up throw that can kill at very high percentages. | ||
While his damage output per hit is not impressive, Meta Knight's speed and jumps allow him to rack up damage through combos at lower | While his damage output per hit is not impressive, Meta Knight's speed and jumps allow him to rack up damage through combos at lower percents and chase opponents through the air through to higher damages, punishing their escape options. His dash attack and down throw can combo into an up smash or aerials at lower damages, while his up aerial can link into other aerials or his [[up special]]. Even after his opponents are launched too far for a true combo, he can continue pressuring them by punishing their [[air dodge]]s and landing options through effective use of his aerials, dash attack, and up tilt. Thanks to his flexible aerial mobility, he has little trouble chasing opponents offstage, and his aerials are well-suited to edge-guarding. Neutral aerial has a lingering hitbox and strong knockback, back aerial is fast with high power, and down aerial is a safe [[semi-spike]] than can gimp unusually early. | ||
Meta Knight's edge-guarding prowess is mainly courtesy of his [[recovery]], which is arguably the best in the game. In addition to having five jumps and passable air speed, his special moveset is full of recovery options. [[Shuttle Loop]], his up special and main recovery method, is fast, offers high vertical recovery, and has a large hitbox. [[Mach Tornado]] and [[Drill Rush]] travel far horizontally and with long-lasting active hitboxes, and the latter can be angled. [[Dimensional Cape]] allows Meta Knight to cover | Meta Knight's edge-guarding prowess is mainly courtesy of his [[recovery]], which is arguably the best in the game. In addition to having five jumps and passable air speed, his special moveset is full of recovery options. [[Shuttle Loop]], his up special and main recovery method, is fast, offers high vertical recovery, and has a large hitbox. [[Mach Tornado]] and [[Drill Rush]] travel far horizontally and with long-lasting active hitboxes, and the latter can be angled. [[Dimensional Cape]] allows Meta Knight to cover distance in any direction while invisible, and offers the option to attack upon reappearing. Such options grant him the ability to vary his recovery to make it incredibly difficult to punish him offstage, let alone gimp him. | ||
Meta Knight does have several weaknesses. His attacks generally have very few active frames, forcing him to be extremely precise with his moves lest his opponent | Meta Knight does have several weaknesses. His attacks generally have very few active frames, forcing him to be extremely precise with his moves lest his opponent punish him. Despite being a lightweight, Meta Knight's falling speed, gravity and unusually round hurtbox make him highly vulnerable to combos, which combined with his low weight grants him poor overall endurance. Though he has a strong, safe-finisher in his forward smash, a fast, powerful back aerial and up smash, he has difficulty landing these moves. Forward smash has high-startup, making it easy to avoid, up smash is risky due to its ending lag, and back aerial has trouble connecting on grounded opponents. Furthermore, his up and back throws require rage and favorable positioning to kill at reasonable percentages. While Meta Knight's [[neutral game]] is fairly good, his lack of a [[projectile]] can be a thorn in his side, especially against zoning characters, such as {{SSBU|Mega Man}}. | ||
Overall, Meta Knight is at his best so long as he has his opponent in a disadvantaged state, being able to rack up damage well at lower percentages, before keeping the pressure on them through juggles and edge-guards. A player must be patient in finding an opening, as he cannot sustain much damage himself, and such patience is especially needed when his foe is at high percentages where Meta Knight may find difficulty in landing his finishers. | Overall, Meta Knight is at his best so long as he has his opponent in a disadvantaged state, being able to rack up damage well at lower percentages, before keeping the pressure on them through juggles and edge-guards. A player must be patient in finding an opening, as he cannot sustain much damage himself, and such patience is especially needed when his foe is at high percentages where Meta Knight may find difficulty in landing his finishers. | ||
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
Meta Knight has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition to ''Ultimate'', but has been nerfed overall, although significantly less so than in his transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. His already strong mobility has been improved further, and his aerials have considerably decreased [[landing lag]], even compared to most other characters' aerials, improving his [[neutral game|neutral]] and combo game. Some of his moves such as his [[tilt]]s and [[aerial]]s also have increased range, with his [[down tilt]] notably no longer possessing blindspots, and his [[neutral attack]] is more effective as a close-range option to rack up damage, due to having faster startup and linking much more reliably. Moreover, the changes to [[air dodging]] greatly complement his attributes, offering more opportunities to exploit his strong offstage game, while his [[recovery]] remains among the best. | |||
However, the changes to Meta Knight's [[dash attack]], which he relied on in the previous game, have worsened his combo and punish games. Due to the move having higher knockback and ending lag, follow-ups are unreliable beyond low percentages, which consequently hampers Meta Knight's KO ability, as it can no longer be comboed into [[Shuttle Loop]] at high percentages. The nerfs to [[rage]] exacerbate this: while his endurance is slightly improved, he can no longer abuse the mechanic to secure early vertical KOs due to Shuttle Loop's first hit now having [[set knockback]], and he has a harder time finishing off opponents with his throws. Like {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, his increased traction also hinders his [[dash grab]] as an effective approach, punish, and burst option, and removes his [[forward throw]]'s combo potential. Furthermore, Meta Knight does not benefit from the increased options out of a dash as much as other characters, since none of his tilts are reliable combo or KO moves, and outside of forward smash, his smashes are unsafe. | |||
Overall, Meta Knight's changes have generally toned down his most powerful tools and setups from ''Smash 4'', which has inadvertently resulted in a noticeably higher learning curve in the transition to ''Ultimate''. While he was thought to be a high-tier in the early metagame, he had failed to attain the same level of success of his ''SSB4'' counterpart despite the efforts of {{sm|Abadango}}, who now only uses him as a secondary in favor of {{SSBU|Palutena}} and {{SSBU|Wario}}. As a result, players including {{sm|Dabuz}}, {{sm|ESAM}}, and {{sm|Samsora}} now refer to Meta Knight as a middle-of-the-road mid-tier character, while some place him as a lower mid-tier or even a low-tier character. That said, he has shown signs of success in the tournament scene thanks to the efforts of players including {{sm|Cyro}} and {{sm|Slither2Hunter}}; because of this, Meta Knight's overall viability is currently up for debate. | |||
===Aesthetics=== | |||
*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''Smash 4'', Meta Knight's model features a more subdued color scheme. His mask, armor, and sword feature more detailed textures.}} | |||
*{{change|Galaxia's sword trails have reversed colors, using aqua with yellow accents instead of the yellow with turquoise accents from ''Smash 4''.}} | |||
*{{change|Meta Knight's tornado trails are more opaque and incorporate more white accents than yellow.}} | |||
*{{change|His Galacta Knight-inspired [[alternate costume]] more closely resembles its inspiration: his mask becomes cross-shaped with red eyes, his spikes and insignia become yellow, and Galaxia turns pink like Galacta Knight's lance. Similarly, Galaxia turns silver with a blue gem when donning the Dark Meta Knight costume, his sabatons turn a darker red as opposed to the inaccurate purple of ''Smash 4'', and his mask gains a scar and has paler eyes, much like his Mirror World doppelgänger.}} | |||
*{{change|Two of Meta Knight's [[victory animation]]s were altered: one has him slashing with his sword, and the other has him flying around and dropping to the ground and striking a pose.}} | |||
*{{change|Meta Knight has a new [[sidestep]] animation, wrapping himself in his mantle during the dodge.}} | |||
*{{change|Meta Knight performs his up [[taunt]] faster.}} | |||
*{{change|Meta Knight's wings now droop or curl up when [[fast fall]]ing.}} | |||
*{{bugfix|Meta Knight no longer grunts twice during his reeling animation.}} | |||
===Attributes=== | |||
*{{buff|Like all characters, Meta Knight's [[jumpsquat]] takes 3 frames to complete (down from 4).}} | |||
*{{buff|Meta Knight [[walk]]s faster (1.18 → 1.239).}} | |||
*{{buff|Meta Knight [[run]]s faster (1.9 → 2.09).}} | |||
**{{buff|His initial [[dash]] is much faster (1.7 → 2.211).}} | |||
*{{buff|Meta Knight's [[air speed]] is faster (0.99 → 1.04).}} | |||
*{{buff|Meta Knight's [[traction]] is much higher (0.055 → 0.097).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Forward [[roll]] grants less [[intangibility]] (frames 4-15 → 4-14) and has more ending lag ([[FAF]] 28 → 29).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Back roll has more ending lag (FAF 28 → 34).}} | |||
*{{nerf|[[Spot dodge]] has more startup (frame 2 → 3).}} | |||
**{{buff|However, its total duration remains the same, giving it one frame less ending lag.}} | |||
*{{buff|Air dodge grants more intangibility (frames 2-25 → 2-26).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Air dodge has significantly more ending lag (FAF 31 → 48).}} | |||
*{{buff|The new [[air dodge]] mechanics improve Meta Knight's juggling and edge-guarding abilities.}} | |||
{{ | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
*[[Neutral attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|Neutral attack's infinite has received several changes to allow it to connect better and rack up damage more effectively:}} | |||
***{{buff|It has considerably less startup with a shorter gap between hits (frame 7, 11, 15, 20, 24 → 4, 7, 10, 13, 16), and a lower [[hitlag]] multiplier (1× → 0.5×), making it harder to [[SDI]] out of.}} | |||
***{{buff|It has a different launch angle to keep grounded opponents closer to Meta Knight (60°/84° → [[361]]°).}} | |||
***{{buff|It has more base knockback (8 → 10) and each hit inflicts 2 additional frames of [[hitstun]].}} | |||
***{{buff|It has larger hitboxes overall (5.8u/6.8u → 7u/6.5u).}} | |||
**{{buff|The finisher has less ending lag (FAF 35 → 31).}} | |||
**{{nerf|The infinite deals less damage per hit (1.2% → 1%) and no longer deals extra [[shield damage]] (1 → 0).}} | |||
**{{change|The finisher consists of three small hitboxes instead of a single large one (8u → 5u/6u/6u). However, its overall range remains unchanged.}} | |||
*[[Forward tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|The first two hits have different knockback (8 base/88 scaling → 25/20 (hit 1), 20/20 (hit 2)) and their outermost hitboxes launch opponents closer to Meta Knight (85° → 88° (hit 1), 80° → 85° (hit 2)), allowing them to connect more reliably.}} | |||
**{{buff|The second hit has larger hitboxes (3.5u → 4u/3.6u).}} | |||
*[[Up tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|Up tilt's sweetspot has more vertical range (Y offset: 23.9u → 25.2u (clean), 7.5u → 9u (late)).}} | |||
**{{change|The sourspot deals more damage during the clean hit (5% → 6%), but less during the late hit (6% → 5%).}} | |||
*[[Down tilt]]: | |||
**{{buff|Down tilt's innermost hitbox is larger (3.2u → 3.5u), while the outermost hitbox stretches farther horizontally (Z offset: 13u → 15u), removing its blindspot next to Meta Knight and increasing its range to the point it properly covers the full tip of the blade.}} | |||
*[[Dash attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|Dash attack deals more damage (6%/5% → 7%/6%).}} | |||
**{{nerf|It has one frame more ending lag (FAF 32 → 33).}} | |||
**{{nerf|It has slightly less base knockback (70 → 65/65/67), but more knockback scaling (90 → 107). In combination with the previous changes, this removes its combo potential almost entirely past low percents, no longer having KO setups into [[Shuttle Loop]].}} | |||
***{{buff|However, this allows it to KO under 180%, giving it more utility as an emergency KO move.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It has smaller hitboxes (5.5u/5u/4.5u → 5u/4u/3.5u).}} | |||
*[[Forward smash]]: | |||
**{{change|Forward smash has a modified sword trail with spiked edges.}} | |||
*[[Up smash]]: | |||
**{{buff|Up smash deals more damage (3% (hit 1)/2% (hit 2)/4% (hit 3) → 4%/3%/5%; 9% → 12% (total)), with knockback scaling compensated on the last hit (166 → 148).}} | |||
**{{buff|The first and second hits have more [[set knockback]] (20/25 → 30), and their outer hitboxes launch opponents at a higher angle (135° → 130°), allowing them to connect more reliably.}} | |||
*[[Down smash]]: | |||
**{{buff|Down smash deals more damage (7% → 10% (hit 1), 10% → 13% (hit 2)) with knockback scaling not fully compensated (93 → 77 (hit 1)/78 (hit 2)), allowing the first hit to KO under 190% from center stage.}} | |||
**{{buff|It no longer starts [[charging]] immediately (frame 1 → 2), allowing the player to use the uncharged move without [[buffer]]ing.}} | |||
**{{buff|The second hit has larger hitboxes (4.5u/4u → 4.6u/4.6u).}} | |||
**{{nerf|The first hit has a smaller hitbox (4.5u/4u → 3.8u).}} | |||
== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*{{buff|All aerials have less landing lag (16 frames → 7 (neutral), 16 → 10 (forward), 18 → 11 (back), 18 → 9 (up), 22 → 9 (down)).}} | |||
*[[Neutral aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|Neutral aerial's late hit has an additional hitbox that is larger (3.5u → 5u), giving it more range.}} | |||
*[[Forward aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|All hits have slightly more horizontal range (Z offset: 13u → 13.5u).}} | |||
**{{buff|The first two hits' ground-only hitboxes launch at a higher angle (361° → 60°) and have more base knockback (30 → 60), but less knockback scaling (130 → 100). This allows them to connect more reliably, and in combination with the move's lower landing lag, start combos into other attacks at various percents.}} | |||
**{{buff|The first two hits' aerial-only hitboxes use the [[autolink angle]] like in the original version of ''Smash 4'' (85° → 367°), allowing them to once again drag opponents down and set up combos, which is strengthened by the move's lower landing lag.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The first two hits' ground-only hitboxes deal less damage (2.2% → 1.5%).}} | |||
*[[Back aerial]]: | |||
**{{buff|All hits have more horizontal range (Z offset: -12u/-6u → -15u/-9u).}} | |||
**{{buff|The first two hits' ground-only hitboxes launch at a higher angle (361° → 55°) and have more base knockback (40 → 50), but less knockback scaling (130 → 90). Much like forward aerial, this allows them to connect more reliably, and in combination with the move's lower landing lag, start combos into other attacks at various percents.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The first and second hits' ground-only hitboxes deal less damage (2.2% → 1.5%).}} | |||
**{{nerf|The third hit has less knockback scaling (212 → 198), hindering its KO potential.}} | |||
*[[Up aerial]]: | |||
**{{change|Up aerial's angles have been altered (69°/69°/52° → 67°/67°/50°), improving its combo potential into other aerials, but worsening the consistency of up aerial [[ladder combo]]s.}} | |||
===Throws and other attacks=== | |||
*[[Grab]]s: | |||
**{{nerf|All grabs have increased ending lag (FAF 32 → 37 (standing), 40 → 45 (dash), 38 → 40 (pivot)).}} | |||
**{{nerf|All grabs have less range, especially standing grab (Z2 offset: 10u → 8.5u (standing), 10.8u → 10.1u (dash), -15u → -14.3u (pivot)).}} | |||
**{{nerf|Dash and pivot grabs have increased startup (frame 9 → 11 (dash), 9 → 12 (pivot)).}} | |||
**{{nerf|In a similar vein to {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, due to Meta Knight's increased traction, dash grab does not cause him to retain as much horizontal momentum, further decreasing its effective range.}} | |||
*[[Pummel]]: | |||
**{{buff|Pummel deals more hitlag (5 frames → 11), but has less startup (frame 4 → 1) and significantly less ending lag (FAF 24 → 6), greatly shortening its effective duration.}} | |||
**{{nerf|It deals much less damage (3% → 1%).}} | |||
***{{change|Relative to the rest of the cast, Meta Knight's pummel is among the fastest but least damaging, rather than among the slowest but most damaging.}} | |||
*[[Forward throw]]: | |||
**{{nerf|Due to Meta Knight's increased traction no longer allowing him to retain horizontal momentum during throws, forward throw has lost its combo potential entirely past very low percents.}} | |||
*[[Up throw]]: | |||
**{{nerf|Up throw's notoriously powerful collateral hitbox deals less knockback (90 base/160 scaling → 85/150), no longer KOing under 80% from ground level.}} | |||
*[[Edge attack]]: | |||
**{{buff|Edge attack deals more damage (7% → 9%).}} | |||
===Special moves=== | |||
*[[Mach Tornado]]: | |||
**{{buff|Mach Tornado travels faster horizontally, and gives more height via [[button mashing]].}} | |||
**{{buff|It has gained a [[windbox]], allowing it to pull opponents more effectively into the attack.}} | |||
**{{change|Instead of being a multi-hit attack, it only hits once, possessing a clean hit and late hit.}} | |||
***{{nerf|It deals significantly less total damage (22% → 12% (clean)/8% (late)).}} | |||
***{{change|It launches opponents horizontally (70° → 361°), which allows it to KO horizontally far earlier, working as a potent combo finisher and even an edgeguarding tool<ref>https://twitter.com/RagsMK/status/1068004925207121920?s=19</ref>, but hinders its KO ability near the top blast line.}} | |||
***{{change|The clean hit is stronger than the previous final hit from center stage (55 base/170 scaling → 90/44), but the late hit is weaker (55/170 → 70/60).}} | |||
***{{change|It has more range than the previous multi-hits, but less than the previous final hit (6u/11u → 9u).}} | |||
***{{change|It has a lower hitlag multiplier (2× → 1.2×), although it still has more hitlag due to its higher individual damage and the universal [[hitlag]] increase.}} | |||
**{{change|Mach Tornado has updated visual effects, better resembling how it looked in ''Brawl''.}} | |||
*[[Drill Rush]]: | |||
**{{buff|Drill Rush has a faster rehit rate (6 → 4), causing it to hit up to twelve times (up from nine), and its looping hits deal more damage (1% → 1.1%), increasing its total output (11% → 15.1%).}} | |||
**{{buff|The looping hits have different angles (0°/30°/361°/366° (clean), 50°/366°/366° (late) → 363°/367°/30°/30°/367°/365°) and knockback (30/30/0/0 set/60/100/70/70 base → 45/30/45/45/0/0 set/50/80/50/80/25/25 base), alongside a lower hitlag multiplier (1× → 0.6×). In combination with their faster rehit rate, this allows them to connect much more effectively and makes them harder to escape.}} | |||
**{{buff|The final hit has gained an additional hitbox that is larger (6u → 8u), increasing its range.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Drill Rush slows down significantly when hitting a shield. This hinders its ability to [[cross-up]] opponents, and gives them more time to react to the move and punish it.}} | |||
**{{change|The final hit has less knockback scaling (200 → 185), although it launches at a lower angle to compensate (60° → 40°).}} | |||
**{{change|The final hit has a unique, bright red visual effect if it hits an opponent.}} | |||
*[[Shuttle Loop]]: | |||
**{{buff|Shuttle Loop conserves more vertical momentum after the second hit.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The first hit deals set knockback (grounded: 130/127/98/98 base/10 scaling (early), 90/10 (late) → 125/125/120/120 set/120 scaling (early), 100/120 (mid), 80/100 (late); aerial: 120/70 base/10 scaling → 116/110 set/120 scaling (early), 80/100 (late)) and is [[weight-independent]]. While this would make it connect the same way regardless of percent, the set knockback means it no longer scales with percent, removing its ability to potentially hit opponents up to a higher position and lead to earlier KOs with the second hit, hindering the move's KO potential, which is further worsened by [[rage]] no longer affecting moves with set knockback.}} | |||
*[[Dimensional Cape]]: | |||
**{{buff|Dimensional Cape deals more damage if done on the ground without moving (15% → 16%).}} | |||
**{{nerf|It deals less damage if done on the ground moving backward (14% → 13%).}} | |||
*[[Darkness Illusion]]: | |||
**{{change|Meta Knight has a new [[Final Smash]], Darkness Illusion. It creates a surge of energy around Meta Knight which traps opponents, dragging them into the air, where Meta Knight clones himself to strike repeatedly, before finishing with a slash that sends opponents at a horizontal angle. It bears a resemblance to Upper Calibur, Meta Knight's strongest attack in ''Kirby: Star Allies'', with the cross-lightning being similar to ''Kirby Super Star Ultra's'' version of Mach Tornado and Meta Knight's Shuttle Loop when combined with electricity in ''Kirby Star Allies''.}} | |||
**{{nerf|The surge of energy from Darkness Illusion has less range than the cape from [[Galaxia Darkness]]. In addition, it has lost the ability to hit others not trapped in the Final Smash, unlike Galaxia Darkness.}} | |||
==Update history== | |||
'''{{GameIcon|ssbu}} [[List of updates (SSBU)/1.1.0 changelog|1.1.0]]''' | |||
*{{nerf|Dash attack has more ending lag (FAF 32 → 33).}} | |||
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==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
* Meta Knight can perform [[ | * Meta Knight can perform five [[midair jump]]s. | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBU | |game=SSBU | ||
|neutralcount=1 | |neutralcount=1 | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname=Flurry Attack | ||
|neutral1dmg=1% (loop), 2% ( | |neutral1dmg=1% (loop), 2% (final hit) | ||
|neutraldesc= | |neutraldesc=Performs an extremely fast series of slashes followed by a backflipping slash. It is notably the only neutral attack in the game that consists solely of a neutral infinite. It appears to be based on the Meta Multithrust from ''Meta Knightmare Ultra'', while its finisher is a possible reference to the Uppercut from the Sword ability in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', with the latter game naming it Meta Upper when it is used by Meta Knight. | ||
|ftiltcount=3 | |ftiltcount=3 | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=2% | |ftiltdmg=2% | ||
|ftilt2dmg=2% | |ftilt2dmg=2% | ||
|ftilt3dmg=4% | |ftilt3dmg=4% | ||
|ftiltdesc= | |ftiltdesc=An inward slash followed by an outward slash, followed by an upward slash. Unlike the majority of tilt attacks (with an exception to the side tilts of {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Bayonetta}}, {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}, and {{SSBU|Hero}} and the down tilts of [[Simon (SSBU)|the]] [[Richter (SSBU)|Belmonts]]), it functions like a neutral attack, as pressing the attack button will cause Meta Knight to perform its first hit, while subsequently pressing the attack button will cause him to perform its second and last hits. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=7% (sweetspot), 6% (clean sourspot), 5% (late sourspot) | |utiltdmg=7% (sweetspot), 6% (clean sourspot), 5% (late sourspot) | ||
|utiltdesc=A spinning, | |utiltdesc= A spinning, upward thrust. There is a sweetspot located in Galaxia's tip. Has poor horizontal range, causing it to miss unless its used point-blank to the opponent. It can conbo however. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=5% | |dtiltdmg=5% | ||
|dtiltdesc=A | |dtiltdesc=A low sword thrust. May cause [[tripping]] and can [[lock]] at low percents. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=7% ( | |dashdmg=7% (leg), 6% (foot) | ||
|dashdesc=A side kick | |dashdesc=A sliding side kick. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=An | |fsmashdesc=An outwards slash. Due to it hitting on frame 24, it is his slowest standard attack in terms of start-up lag. In addition, its hitbox only lasts for 1 frame. However it's powerful and has low ending lag. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 3) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 3) | ||
|usmashdesc= | |usmashdesc=A series of upward fanning slashes. Despite its appearance, it is only able to hit opponents directly touching Galaxia. However, it will hit a target that has a large hurtbox. It's not safe on shield, and it's power is poor. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (back) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (back) | ||
|dsmashdesc=A spinning, low-angle | |dsmashdesc=A spinning, low-angle outward slash on both sides of himself. Both hits are semi-spikes, which makes it useful for warding off pressure, punishing rolls, and launching opponents off-stage. The front hit is weak though. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7.5}} (late) | |nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7.5}} (late) | ||
|nairdesc=A somersaulting slash | |nairdesc=A somersaulting slash with [[sex kick]] properties. It may be based on the Knight Spin from ''Meta Knightmare Ultra''. Autocancels in a full hop and is one of the strongest in the game, KOing reliably below 150%. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU| | |fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 3) | ||
|fairdesc=Performs three fanning slashes in front of himself. | |fairdesc=Performs three quick fanning slashes in front of himself.Does not autocancel in a short hop. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU| | |bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.5}} (hits 1 and 2), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 3) | ||
|bairdesc= | |bairdesc=Performs three spinning outward slashes behind himself. When used during a fast-fall, the first two hits can drag midair opponents towards the ground. Does not autocancel in a short hop. | ||
|uairname=Midair Up Sweep | |uairname=Midair Up Sweep | ||
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} | |uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} | ||
|uairdesc=An upward | |uairdesc=An upward arcing slash above himself. Based on his jumping attack from Kirby's Adventure. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} | |dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} | ||
|dairdesc=A downward | |dairdesc=A downward arcing slash below himself. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand. Very short range. | |grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand. Very short range. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=1% | |pummeldmg=1% | ||
|pummeldesc=Jabs with the talons on his cape's wings | |pummeldesc=Jabs with one of the talons on his cape's wings. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=6% (hit), 3% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=6% (hit), 3% (throw) | ||
|fthrowdesc=A bicycle kick. | |fthrowdesc=A bicycle kick. It can no longer combo due to changes to traction. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=7% (hit), 3% (throw) | |bthrowdmg=7% (hit), 3% (throw) | ||
|bthrowdesc= | |bthrowdesc=Teleports behind the opponent and then slashes their back, launching them away. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=10% (throw), 7% (collateral) | |uthrowdmg=10% (throw), 7% (collateral) | ||
|uthrowdesc= | |uthrowdesc=Performs the Air Drop from [[Kirby]]'s {{s|wikirby|Ninja}} ability. Unlike Kirby's up throw, the impact doesn't have an aesthetic explosion. | ||
|dthrowname=Trample | |dthrowname=Trample | ||
|dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-9), 1% (hit 10), 2% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-9), 1% (hit 10), 2% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc= | |dthrowdesc=Performs the Fury Stomp from Kirby's {{s|wikirby|Suplex}} ability. It is weaker compared to Kirby's down throw, and the duration is slightly slower. | ||
|floorfname= | |floorfname= | ||
|floorfdmg=7% | |floorfdmg=7% | ||
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|nsname=Mach Tornado | |nsname=Mach Tornado | ||
|nsdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late) | |nsdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late) | ||
|nsdesc=Spins rapidly | |nsdesc=Spins rapidly and traps opponents in a tornado. Button mashing increases the move's duration and makes Meta Knight both ascend slightly; he can also move left and right. Unlike its [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|previous]] [[Super Smash Bros. 4|versions]], the tornado only consists of one hit. Using this move in midair renders Meta Knight [[Helplessness|helpless]]. It is based on the Mach Tornado attack from his boss fight in Kirby Super Star. It is also similar to Kirby's {{s|wikirby|Tornado}} ability. | ||
|ssname=Drill Rush | |ssname=Drill Rush | ||
|ssdmg=1.1% (hits 1-11), 3% (hit 12) | |ssdmg=1.1% (hits 1-11), 3% (hit 12) | ||
|ssdesc= | |ssdesc=Meta Knight rushes sideways, spinning in the fashion of a drill with Galaxia outstretched. The flight path can be maneuvered up or down, allowing it to function as a recovery option (although it will render him helpless). Meta Knight will also bounce backward if he lands the last hit on an opponent or onto terrain. Based off of the attack of the same name from Kirby's {{s|wikirby|Master}} ability. | ||
|usname=Shuttle Loop | |usname=Shuttle Loop | ||
|usdmg=9% ( | |usdmg=9% (ground hit 1, clean), 6% (ground hit 1, late; ground hit 2; aerial hits 1 and 2) | ||
|usdesc= | |usdesc=Meta Knight jumps high into the air, slashing with Galaxia pointed upwards. He then swoops downward and rises upward in a fast loop, slashing a second time during the ascent. The speed, range, and power of this move, as well as its follow-up potential, makes it one of Meta Knight's best KO moves. However, due to Meta Knight being left helpless, it is highly punishable if whiffed. Based off of the attack of the same name from Kirby's {{s|wikirby|Wing}} ability, as well as Meta Knight's use of the move in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', and ''Kirby Star Allies''. | ||
|dsname=Dimensional Cape | |dsname=Dimensional Cape | ||
|dsdmg= 16% (advancing | |dsdmg= 16% (advancing/stationary), 13% (grounded, retreating), 14% (aerial, retreating) | ||
|dsdesc= | |dsdesc=Meta Knight wraps himself in his cape and teleports to the direction inputted. He is granted [[intangibility]] during the move's execution (frames 12-39). Holding the attack/special button, however, will have him perform a very powerful slash upon reappearing (frame 34). The damage depends on what direction he teleports. This move can also be used as a recovery option, though it does render Meta Knight helpless. | ||
|fsname=Darkness Illusion | |fsname=Darkness Illusion | ||
|fsdmg=3% (trapping hit), 27.6% (flurry attack), 10% (launch) | |fsdmg=3% (trapping hit), 27.6% (flurry attack), 10% (launch) | ||
|fsdesc=Meta Knight's cape turns into | |fsdesc=Meta Knight's cape turns into 2 pairs of wings as he raises Galaxia skyward. A lightning bolt strikes the sword and spreads out in a cross-shaped burst, knocking anybody who touches it up and above the stage. Meta Knight then proceeds to launch a series of rushing slashes from multiple directions, ending with a final slash that knocks the opponent away. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
*Uses [[Dimensional Cape]] to warp onto the stage. | *Uses [[Dimensional Cape]] to warp onto the stage. | ||
===[[Idle pose]]s=== | |||
*Adopts a wary, defensive stance. Sometimes resets by swinging Galaxia. | |||
*Pulls his cape in front of himself and then throws it back. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBUMetaKnightIdle1.gif|Meta Knight's first idle pose | |||
SSBUMetaKnightIdle2.gif|Meta Knight's second idle pose | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===[[Taunt]]s=== | ===[[Taunt]]s=== | ||
*'''Up taunt''': Wraps himself in his cape and spins repeatedly | *'''Up taunt''': Wraps himself in his cape and spins repeatedly, as if he is about to warp, while scoffing. | ||
*'''Side taunt''': Says "Fight me!" ({{ja|勝負だ!|Shōbu da!}}, ''Let's battle!'') while slashing twice and then pointing Galaxia in front of himself. | *'''Side taunt''': Says "Fight me!" ({{ja|勝負だ!|Shōbu da!}}, ''Let's battle!'') while slashing twice and then pointing Galaxia in front of himself. | ||
*'''Down taunt''': Turns his cape into wings and spreads them out while shouting "Come!" ({{ja|来いっ!|Koi!}}) If he is facing left, he will perform the taunt while facing the background instead, similarly to how taunts function in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' | *'''Down taunt''': Turns his cape into wings and spreads them out while shouting "Come!" ({{ja|来いっ!|Koi!}}) If he is facing left, he will perform the taunt while facing the background instead, similarly to how taunts function in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|SSB64]]''. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBUMetaKnightTaunt1.gif|Meta Knight's up taunt. | SSBUMetaKnightTaunt1.gif|Meta Knight's up taunt. | ||
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SSBUMetaKnightTaunt3.gif|Meta Knight's down taunt. | SSBUMetaKnightTaunt3.gif|Meta Knight's down taunt. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
*'''Left:''' Performs three slashes with | *'''Left:''' Performs three slashes with his sword, says "Come back when you can put up a fight," then warps away. ("{{ja|もっと強くなって来い。|Motto tsuyoku natte koi.}}", ''Come at me when you're stronger.''). The warp is a reference to his defeat animation from the ''Kirby Superstar'' sub-game "Revenge of Meta Knight". | ||
*'''Up:''' Flies into the scene and | *'''Up:''' Flies into the scene and spreads his cape, saying "You've much yet to learn." ("{{ja|まだまだだな。|Mada mada da na.}}", ''You're not yet ready.''). | ||
*'''Right:''' Performs two slashes and | *'''Right:''' Performs two slashes and twirls his sword, saying "Victory...is my destiny." ("{{ja|これも宿命だ。|Kore mo shukumei da.}}", ''This, too, was destiny.''). | ||
[[File:MKTheme.ogg|thumb| | [[File:MKTheme.ogg|thumb|Based on the recurring "Kirby Dance" theme that debuted in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' and played when [[Kirby]] cleared a stage, performed with electric guitars and in quadruple meter.]] | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MetaKnightVictoryPose1SSBU.gif | MetaKnightVictoryPose1SSBU.gif | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==In | ==In competitive play== | ||
'' | When ''Ultimate'' got released, many players noticed that Meta Knight was then thought to be better. This was seen to his outstanding recovery, great frame data, and great mobility. Due to many smaller characters getting emphasized more, Meta Knight had better matchups against people who struggle against short characters, such as {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}. Because of this, many players considered Meta Knight as a solid high-tier character, who is not as strong or broken as his ''Brawl'' counterpart, but just as, if not better than his ''Smash 4'' counterpart. | ||
Unfortunately, as the meta advanced, players recognized the exploitable weaknesses of Meta Knight: his terrible endurance, watered down punish game, lack of effective finishers outside of forward smash, below-average damage output, poor range compared to other swordfighters like {{SSBU|Cloud}}, and moves unsafe on block. This resulted in him being worse than initially imagined, with many professionals calling him a mid tier or a low tier. | |||
=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
''Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the official top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from February 1st, 2019 to July 7th, 2019.'' | |||
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*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} (#40) - Has a strong Meta Knight secondary and is considered the best Meta Knight player in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|EGS Cup}} and 25th at both {{Trn|GENESIS 6}} and {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Cyro|USA}} - One of the best Meta Knight players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|LVL Up Expo 2019}}, 7th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}}, and 13th at {{Trn|The Kid, the Goat, and the Mang0}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Jayy|Canada}} - The best Meta Knight player in Canada. He is the highest placing Meta Knight at a major with 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Also placed 33rd at {{Trn|Collision 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Myran}} and is ranked 6th on the [[Montreal Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros Ultimate rankings|Montreal Ultimate Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Slither2Hunter|USA}} - The best Meta Knight player in the United States. Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Smashpoint}} and {{Trn|DreamHack Dallas 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|SoCal Chronicles}}, and 65th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Yei|Costa Rica}} - Uses Meta Knight as Co-Main with {{SSBU|Chrom}}. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Wonf}} and {{Sm|Mr E}}. | |||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Two Sides of the Same Coin== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Two Sides of the Same Coin== | ||
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Meta Knight.png|thumb|Meta Knight's congratulations screen.]] | [[File:SSBU Congratulations Meta Knight.png|thumb|Meta Knight's congratulations screen.]] | ||
Meta Knight's opponents are | Meta Knight's opponents are fighters in a free-for-all against their dark counterparts. | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" | ||
!Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes | !Round!!Opponent!!Stage!!Music!!Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1||{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} | |1||{{SSBU|Link}} (x2) {{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}||[[Bridge of Eldin]] ([[Ω form]])||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Hidden Mountain & Forest}}''||The second Link is in his black costume, referencing Dark Link. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2||{{ | |2||{{SSBU|Pit}} {{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}} and {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} {{Head|Dark Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Reset Bomb Forest]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kid Icarus|Dark Pit's Theme}}''|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} | |3||{{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} (×2) {{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}||[[Port Town Aero Dive]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Fire Field}}''||The second Captain Falcon is in his red costume, referencing Blood Falcon. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|4||{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}} | |4||{{SSBU|Lucas}} (×2) {{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Orange}}||[[New Pork City]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}}''||The second Lucas is in his orange costume, referencing Claus. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5||{{ | |5||{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|6||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{ | |6||Meta Knight (×2) {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}||[[Fountain of Dreams]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|The World to Win}}''||The CPU players use the Galacta Knight and Dark Meta Knight costumes, respectively. If either of them are used by the player, default Meta Knight {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}} will take their place instead. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | |colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Final||{{SSBU|Master Hand}} and {{SSBU|Crazy Hand}}||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Hand / Crazy Hand}}''|| | |Final||{{SSBU|Master Hand}} and {{SSBU|Crazy Hand}}||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Hand / Crazy Hand}}''|| | ||
|} | |} | ||
Credits roll after completing Classic Mode. Completing it as Meta Knight has ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Meta Knight's Revenge}}'' accompany the credits. | |||
{{clr}} | {{clr}} | ||
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Meta Knight is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. | Meta Knight is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. | ||
Meta Knight was one of the | Meta Knight was one of the fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control after Galeem's first defeat. He is found in the Mysterious Dimension sub-area after saving {{SSBU|Ike}}. It is mandatory to defeat both of them to advance on toward the boss. | ||
{{clrl}} | {{clrl}} | ||
===Fighter Battle=== | ===Fighter Battle=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!style="width:5%;"|No. | ! style="width:5%;"|No. | ||
!style="width:5%;"|Image | ! style="width:5%;"|Image | ||
!Name | ! Name | ||
!Type | ! Type | ||
!Power | ! Power | ||
!Stage | ! Stage | ||
!Music | ! Music | ||
|- | |- | ||
|27 | | 27 | ||
|[[File:Meta Knight SSBU.png|center| | | [[File:Meta Knight SSBU.png|center|108x108px]] | ||
| {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} | |||
|{{ | | {{color|#dc1029|Attack}} | ||
|11,800 | | 11,800 | ||
|[[Halberd]] ([[Ω form]]) | | [[Halberd]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Meta Knight's Revenge}}'' | | ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Meta Knight's Revenge}}'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{ | {{-}} | ||
==[[Spirit]]== | ==[[Spirit]]s== | ||
Meta Knight's | Meta Knight's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Meta Knight in World of Light allows the player to preview the spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''. | ||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Meta KnightFighterSpirit.png|324. '''''Meta Knight''''' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==In Spirit | ==In Spirit battles== | ||
===As the main opponent=== | ===As the main opponent=== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |||
! colspan=4|Spirit | ! colspan=4|Spirit | ||
! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="width:5%;"|No. | ! style="width:5%;"|No. | ||
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! Conditions | ! Conditions | ||
! Music | ! Music | ||
|- | |- | ||
|101 | |101 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:DimentioSpirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Paper Mario'' | |{{anchor|Dimentio}}Dimentio | ||
|''Paper Mario series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | ||
|3,800 | |3,800 | ||
|[[Paper Mario]] | |[[Paper Mario]] | ||
|•Attack | |•Attack power ↑ | ||
|•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy deals damage when falling<br>•The enemy is giant | |•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while<br>•The enemy deals damage when falling<br>•The enemy is giant | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Battle! - Paper Mario: Color Splash}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Battle! - Paper Mario: Color Splash}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|306 | |306 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Bandit Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Yoshi'' | |{{anchor|Bandit}}Bandit | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |''Yoshi series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|3,300 | |3,300 | ||
|{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | ||
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|•The enemy favors grabs and throws | |•The enemy favors grabs and throws | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|309 | |309 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Grim Leecher Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Yoshi'' | |{{anchor|Grim Leecher}}Grim Leecher | ||
|''Yoshi series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | ||
|1,800 | |1,800 | ||
|{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} | ||
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|•Left and right controls will suddenly reverse | |•Left and right controls will suddenly reverse | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Obstacle Course - Yoshi's Island}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|343 | |343 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:DarkMatterSpirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Kirby'' | |{{anchor|Dark Matter}}Dark Matter | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |''Kirby series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}}<br>•{{SSBU|King Dedede}} {{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | |||
|13,500 | |13,500 | ||
|[[Halberd]] ([[Ω form]]) | |[[Halberd]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
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|•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random<br>•[[Stamina battle]] | |•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•The enemy can unleash powerful critical hits at random<br>•[[Stamina battle]] | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|02 Battle}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|02 Battle}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|374 | |374 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Meta Knights Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Kirby'' | |{{anchor|Meta-Knights}}Meta-Knights | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} Team {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |''Kirby series'' | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} Team (×4) ({{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}}x3, {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}) | |||
|[[File:SpiritTypeNeutral.png|20px|center|Neutral]] | |||
|8,800 | |8,800 | ||
|[[Halberd]] (Ship deck) | |[[Halberd]] (Ship deck) | ||
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|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Killing Edge]] | |•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Killing Edge]] | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Meta Knight's Revenge}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|Meta Knight's Revenge}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|539 | |539 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Aegislash.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Pokémon'' | |{{anchor|Aegislash}}Aegislash | ||
|•Gold {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}×2 | |''Pokémon series'' | ||
| | |•Gold {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} (×2) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | |||
|4,000 | |4,000 | ||
|[[Kalos Pokémon League]] (hazards off) | |[[Kalos Pokémon League]] (hazards off) | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•Timed battle | |•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power<br>•Timed battle<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Trainer Battle) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Trainer Battle) - Pokémon X / Pokémon Y}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|987 | |987 | ||
| | |[[File:Vega.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Street Fighter'' | |Vega | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |''Street Fighter series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | |||
|9,100 | |9,100 | ||
|[[Arena Ferox]] ([[Ω form]]) | |[[Arena Ferox]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
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|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power<br>•The enemy loves to jump | |•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power<br>•The enemy loves to jump | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Vega Stage Type A}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|Vega Stage Type A}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,019 | |1,019 | ||
| | |[[File:Maskedlumen.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Bayonetta'' | |Masked Lumen | ||
|''Bayonetta series'' | |||
|•Giant {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | |•Giant {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | ||
|4,100 | |4,100 | ||
|[[Umbra Clock Tower]] | |[[Umbra Clock Tower]] | ||
|•Item: [[Timer]] | |•Item: [[Timer]] | ||
|•The enemy is giant | |•The enemy is giant | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Bayonetta|The Legend Of Aesir}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Bayonetta|The Legend Of Aesir}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,068 | |1,068 | ||
| | |[[File:Medusa.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Castlevania'' | |Medusa Head | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} {{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} | |''Castlevania series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}}<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} {{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Cyan}} (x5) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeAttack.png|20px|center|Attack]] | |||
|3,600 | |3,600 | ||
|[[Dracula's Castle]] | |[[Dracula's Castle]] | ||
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|•You have reduced move speed after a little while<br>•The enemy falls slowly<br>•Defeat an army of fighters | |•You have reduced move speed after a little while<br>•The enemy falls slowly<br>•Defeat an army of fighters | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Starker / Wicked Child}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Starker / Wicked Child}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,072 | |1,072 | ||
| | |[[File:Carmilla2.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Castlevania'' | |Carmilla | ||
|''Castlevania series'' | |||
|•Giant {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |•Giant {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | ||
|2,100 | |2,100 | ||
|[[Dracula's Castle]] | |[[Dracula's Castle]] | ||
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|•The enemy is invisible<br>•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy is giant | |•The enemy is invisible<br>•The enemy has increased defense after a little while<br>•The enemy is giant | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dwelling of Doom}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Dwelling of Doom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1,332 | |1,332 | ||
| | |[[File:Dracky Famicom art.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Dragon Quest'' | |Dracky | ||
|•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} | |''Dragon Quest Series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} (×3) ({{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|2,200 | |2,200 | ||
|[[Dracula's Castle]] | |[[Dracula's Castle]] | ||
|•Defense ↓ | |•Defense ↓ | ||
|•You have reduced defense<br>•Timed | |•You have reduced defense<br>•Timed stamina battle<br>•The enemy has increased jump power | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Unflinchable Courage}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Dragon Quest|Unflinchable Courage}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===As a minion=== | ===As a minion=== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |||
! colspan=4|Spirit | ! colspan=4|Spirit | ||
! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ! colspan=7|Battle parameters | ||
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|205 | |205 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Skullkid.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''The Legend of Zelda'' | |{{anchor|Skull Kid}}[[Skull Kid]] | ||
|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} ( | |''The Legend of Zelda series'' | ||
| | |•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Skull Kid's Hat, Skull Kid's Outfit)<br>•Tiny {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} (×2) ({{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] | |||
|4,000 | |4,000 | ||
|[[Distant Planet]] (hazards off) | |[[Distant Planet]] (hazards off) | ||
| | |•[[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ([[Skull Kid]] (Invisibility Effect))<br>•Hazard: Fog | ||
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The stage is covered in fog<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear | |•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The stage is covered in fog<br>•Hostile assist trophies will appear | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle}} | ||
|{{s|zeldawiki|Tatl}} | |{{s|zeldawiki|Tatl}} and {{s|zeldawiki|Tael}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|310 | |310 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Roger Ghost Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Yoshi'' | |{{anchor|Roger the Potted Ghost}}Roger the Potted Ghost | ||
|•Giant {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=MaleRed}} | |''Yoshi series'' | ||
| | |•Giant {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} {{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=MaleRed}}<br>•{{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} (×2) | ||
|[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | |||
|4,400 | |4,400 | ||
|[[Dracula's Castle]] ([[Ω form]]) | |[[Dracula's Castle]] ([[Ω form]]) | ||
|•Hard to Launch<br>•Jump Power ↓<br>•Hazard: High Gravity | |•Hard to Launch<br>•Jump Power ↓<br>•Hazard: High Gravity | ||
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•All fighters have reduced jumping ability | |•Timed [[Stamina battle]]<br>•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•All fighters have reduced jumping ability | ||
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Island (Brawl)}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Yoshi|Yoshi's Island (Brawl)}} | ||
|[[mariowiki:Roger the Potted Ghost|Green Shy | |[[mariowiki:Roger the Potted Ghost|Green Shy Guy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|358 | |358 | ||
|{{ | |[[File:Susie Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] | ||
|''Kirby'' | |{{anchor|Susie}}Susie | ||
|''Kirby series'' | |||
|•{{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | |•{{SSBU|Isabelle}} {{Head|Isabelle|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}<br>•Metal {{SSBU|Meta Knight}} {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Navy}} | ||
| | |[[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] | ||
|3,400 | |3,400 | ||
|[[Halberd]] | |[[Halberd]] | ||
|N/A | |N/A | ||
|•The enemy is metal | |•The enemy is metal | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Meta Knight SSBU Banner.png | |||
SSBU Meta Knight Number.png|Meta Knight's fighter card. | SSBU Meta Knight Number.png|Meta Knight's fighter card. | ||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight1.jpg|[[Taunting]] on [[Skyloft]]. | |||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight1.jpg|[[ | SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight2.jpg|Meta Knight above the [[Umbra Clock Tower]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight2.jpg|Meta Knight above [[Umbra Clock Tower]]. | SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight3.jpg|Jumping towards {{SSBU|Toon Link}} with a [[Beam Sword]] on [[Kongo Falls]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight3.jpg|Jumping | SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight4.jpg|Standing next to an “[[Kirby (SSBU)|unmasked Meta Knight]]” on [[Skyworld]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight4.jpg| | |||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight5.jpg|Using [[Dimensional Cape]] on {{SSBU|Bowser}} on [[Smashville]]. | SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight5.jpg|Using [[Dimensional Cape]] on {{SSBU|Bowser}} on [[Smashville]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight6.jpg| | SSBUWebsiteMetaKnight6.jpg|His Galacta Knight-inspired costume post-Dimensional Cape on Skyworld. | ||
SSBUWebsiteIke3.jpg|Meta Knight getting attacked by {{SSBU|Ike}} on [[Coliseum]]. | SSBUWebsiteIke3.jpg|Meta Knight getting attacked by {{SSBU|Ike}} on [[Coliseum]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteFakeSmashBall1.jpg|Meta Knight and {{SSBU|Roy}} facing a [[Fake Smash Ball]] on [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] | SSBUWebsiteFakeSmashBall1.jpg|Meta Knight and {{SSBU|Roy}} facing a [[Fake Smash Ball]] on [[Mushroomy Kingdom]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteFakeSmashBall2.jpg| | SSBUWebsiteFakeSmashBall2.jpg|Meta Knight and Roy caught in the Fake Smash Ball's blast. | ||
SSBUWebsite26.jpg| | SSBUWebsite26.jpg|Performing his up aerial on [[Lylat Cruise]] in his Galacta Knight-inspired costume. | ||
SSBUKirbyJPTwitter1.jpg| | SSBUKirbyJPTwitter1.jpg|With Kirby and {{SSBU|King Dedede}} on [[Green Greens]]. | ||
SSBUWebsiteAlucard2.png|Meta Knight getting attacked by [[Alucard]] on Umbra Clock Tower. | SSBUWebsiteAlucard2.png|Meta Knight getting attacked by [[Alucard]] on the Umbra Clock Tower. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Character Showcase Video=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Meta Knight's stock icon is one of four to show the character's eyes, the others being {{SSBU|Kirby}}, {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} and {{SSBU|Sonic}}. | |||
*Meta Knight's stock icon is one of | *Meta Knight is the only character whose eyes glow a color other than yellow when using his Final Smash. In his case, they glow red likely due to his eyes already being a solid yellow glow. This is unlike Ridley whose eyes are also a solid yellow glow and remain as such under the influence of a Final Smash's power. This also makes Meta Knight's 5th and 7th costumes his only costumes in which his eye color does not change. | ||
*Meta Knight is one of three characters who do not use their dashing animation on the World of Light map, the others being {{SSBU|Inkling}} and {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}. | |||
*Meta Knight and {{SSBU|Wario}} are the only playable antagonists that are not fought by their respective main protagonists in {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. However, both characters are anti-heroes to some degree, as Meta Knight is an ally to Kirby more often than not. | |||
*Along with {{SSBU|Link}} & {{SSBU|Bowser}}, Meta Knight has the most words in his Classic Mode title. | |||
*Meta Knight is the only | |||
*Meta Knight, {{SSBU|Inkling}} | |||
* | |||
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==References== | ==References== |