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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
The Mii Swordfighter has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition from ''SSB4'' to ''Ultimate'', being overall buffed, though not enough to improve their standing.
The Mii Swordfighter has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition from ''SSB4'' to ''Ultimate'', being overall buffed, though not enough to improve their tier standing.


Much like the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}, the Mii Swordfighter retains most of their previous moveset, with the majority of the Swordfighter's changes being alterations to their moveset's behavior. Like the other Mii Fighters, the Mii Swordfighter now has set attributes, including middling [[weight]] (which is identical to that of a default-sized Mii Fighter in ''SSB4'') alongside high [[air speed]], but average or below-average stats otherwise ([[falling speed]], [[air acceleration]], and [[walk]] and [[run]] speed). As a result, the Swordfighter's role as the middle-ground Mii Fighter has been reinforced.
Much like the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}, the Mii Swordfighter retains most of their previous moveset, with the majority of the Swordfighter's changes being alterations to their moveset's behavior. Like the other Mii Fighters, the Mii Swordfighter now has set attributes, including middling [[weight]] (which is identical to that of a default-sized Mii Fighter in ''SSB4'') alongside high [[air speed]], but average or below-average stats otherwise ([[falling speed]], [[air acceleration]], and [[walk]] and [[run]] speed). As a result, the Swordfighter's role as the middle-ground Mii Fighter has been reinforced.


The Swordfighter has received noticeably few changes to their standard moveset, save for [[up smash]] now consisting of two slashes that can hit three times in front, and a new [[dash attack]]: a wide dashing slash. The biggest changes come from their altered [[special move]]s; while only one of their special moves has been renamed (Slash Launcher is now [[Gale Stab]]), the majority of the Swordfighter's specials have significantly improved utility. Many now deal much higher damage, stronger knockback (or both, like [[Blurring Blade]] for example), and/or have vastly improved utility, giving the Swordfighter a larger abundance of options and fixing another of their former weaknesses. [[Gale Strike]] now functions as a standard projectile, and has [[fixed knockback]] with high [[hitstun]], which combined with its higher damage makes it one of the most powerful combo initiators in the Swordfighter's arsenal. [[Shuriken of Light]] can now [[lock]] opponents despite its lowered damage, and gains speed as it travels. [[Chakram]] travels faster when smash thrown and deals more damage, while the slow version now lingers and returns to where it was thrown, turning it into an [[approach]]-deterring and ledge-trapping tool. [[Airborne Assault]] now gives the Swordfighter a half-second window to prevent [[helpless]]ness and deals more knockback. [[Stone Scabbard]] has increased recovery distance and is capable of KOing. [[Skyward Slash Dash]] has much faster startup, making it a safer recovery option. [[Blade Counter]] can now initiate combos at low percents, or KO effectively due to its vertical angle. Lastly, [[Reversal Slash]] reflects projectiles with much more strength and speed than ever before, turning it into a devastatingly powerful reflector.
The Swordfighter has received noticeably few changes to their standard moveset, save for [[up smash]] now consisting of two slashes that can hit three times in front, and a new [[dash attack]]: a wide dashing slash. The biggest changes come from their altered [[special move]]s. While only one of their special moves has been renamed (Slash Launcher is now [[Gale Stab]]), the majority of the Swordfighter's specials have significantly improved utility. Many now deal much higher damage, stronger knockback (or both, like [[Blurring Blade]] for example), and/or have vastly improved utility, giving the Swordfighter a larger abundance of options and fixing another of their former weaknesses. [[Gale Strike]] now functions as a standard projectile, and has [[fixed knockback]] with high [[hitstun]], which combined with its higher damage makes it one of the most powerful combo initiators in the Swordfighter's arsenal. [[Shuriken of Light]] can now [[lock]] opponents despite its lowered damage, and gains speed as it travels. [[Chakram]] travels faster when smash thrown and deals more damage, while the slow version now lingers and returns to where it was thrown, turning it into an [[approach]]-deterring and ledge-trapping tool. [[Airborne Assault]] now gives the Swordfighter a half-second window to prevent [[helpless]]ness and deals more knockback. [[Stone Scabbard]] has increased recovery distance and is capable of KOing. [[Skyward Slash Dash]] has much faster startup, making it a safer recovery option. [[Blade Counter]] can now initiate combos at low percents, or KO effectively due to its vertical angle. Lastly, [[Reversal Slash]] reflects projectiles with much more strength and speed than ever before, turning it into a devastatingly powerful reflector.


A few of the universal changes are also benefitial for the Swordfighter. The universal increases in mobility slightly improves their approach, combined with the various buffs to their projectiles. The reductions to [[landing lag]] on aerial attacks patches up the Swordfighter's notorious lag issues in ''SSB4'', and allows many of their aerials to start combos and function as safe landing options. The changes to [[air dodge]]s also improve their recovery and edgeguarding game.
A few of the universal changes are also benefitial for the Swordfighter. The universal increases in mobility slightly improves their approach, combined with the various buffs to their projectiles. The reductions to [[landing lag]] on aerial attacks patches up the Swordfighter's notorious lag issues in ''SSB4'', and allows many of their aerials to start combos and function as safe landing options. The changes to [[air dodge]]s also improve their recovery and edgeguarding game.
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However, the Mii Swordfighter has also received nerfs. Arguably the biggest ones are to their standard moveset's decreased hitbox sizes; while other moves had their hitbox sizes increased, they pale in comparison and most of them are special moves. This worsens Mii Swordfighter's spacing and disjoint while also making one of their main weaknesses more exploitable. Like the other Miis, they now have set attributes, which makes their mobility, despite being buffed overall, average while still being mediocre compared to most other swordfighters.  
However, the Mii Swordfighter has also received nerfs. Arguably the biggest ones are to their standard moveset's decreased hitbox sizes; while other moves had their hitbox sizes increased, they pale in comparison and most of them are special moves. This worsens Mii Swordfighter's spacing and disjoint while also making one of their main weaknesses more exploitable. Like the other Miis, they now have set attributes, which makes their mobility, despite being buffed overall, average while still being mediocre compared to most other swordfighters.  


Overall, the Mii Swordfighter is now far more flexible in their playstyle, with their buffs to their special moveset allowing them to adapt to either an aggressive or zoner playstyle depending on the matchup. However, the reductions to hitbox sizes forces them to approach and play just as carefully. The Mii Swordfighter also still retains some of their most glaring weaknesses, such as below-average frame data for many of their ground moves, and a weak [[grab]] game, both of which have not altered significantly from their transition to ''Ultimate'' (and in the case of their throws, have not been changed at all). In addition, various veterans have received buffs that are more impactful than theirs at launch, while game updates have both provided even more buffs to veterans that are more noticeable than the Swordfighter's own changes, and introduced newcomer DLC characters, some of which prove difficult to overcome. Because of this, while the Swordfighter is undeniably a better character than in ''SSB4'', they have not significantly improved compared to the rest of the cast in ''Ultimate'', and are considered to be the weakest of the three Miis.
Overall, the Mii Swordfighter is now far more flexible in their playstyle, with their buffs to their special moveset allowing them to adapt to either an aggressive or zoner playstyle depending on the matchup. However, the reductions to hitbox sizes forces them to approach and play just as carefully. The Mii Swordfighter also still retains some other glaring weaknesses, such as below-average frame data for many of their ground moves, and a weak [[grab]] game, both of which have not altered significantly from their transition to ''Ultimate'' (and in the case of their throws, have not been changed at all). In addition, various veterans have received buffs that are more impactful than theirs at launch, while game updates have both provided even more buffs to veterans that are more noticeable than the Swordfighter's own changes, and introduced newcomer DLC characters, some of which prove difficult for the Swordfighter to overcome. Because of this, while the Swordfighter is undeniably a better character than in ''SSB4'', they have not significantly improved compared to the rest of the cast in ''Ultimate'', and are considered to be the weakest of the three Miis.


{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Mii Swordfighter}}
{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Mii Swordfighter}}

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