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The '''Mii Swordfighter''' ({{ja|Mii剣術タイプ|Mii Kenjutsu Taipu}}, ''Mii Fencing Type'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. They were confirmed as a playable character on June 12th, 2018, along with the other {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}} types, [[Mii Brawler (SSBU)|Brawler]] and [[Mii Gunner (SSBU)|Gunner]]. Mii Swordfighter is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #52]].

As with the other Mii Fighters, they have 12 voice options, provided by Yūji Kishi, Takashi Ōhara, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Michihiko Hagi, Hideo Ishikawa, Kiyoyuki Yanada, Umeka Shōji, Ayumi Fujimura, Makiko Ōmoto, Minami Takayama, and Kimiko Saitō.

The Mii Swordfighter is currently ranked 76th out of 82 on the ''Ultimate'' [[tier list]], placing them in the D- tier. This is a slight improvement over their ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' iteration, which was 56th out of 57 on that game's third tier list before ultimately going unranked on the fourth.

The Mii Swordfighter has had their physical attributes reworked to all be relatively average. No longer determinant on the weight given to whatever Mii they're based on, the Mii Swordfighter is now an average-height, [[weight|mediumweight]] fighter, weighing the same as {{SSBU|Cloud}}. Their walk and running speed are fairly average, however they have a relatively high air speed and bear the distinction of being the only Mii Fighter who cannot wall jump. Being a Mii Fighter, the Mii Swordfighter's special moves are determinant on the player's choice, as each special move slot can hold one of three available moves. They possess a total of 12 special moves: [[Gale Strike]], [[Shuriken of Light]], and [[Blurring Blade]] (Neutral Special), [[Airborne Assault]], [[Gale Stab]], and [[Chakram]] (Side Special), [[Stone Scabbard]], [[Skyward Slash Dash]], and [[Hero's Spin]] (Up Special), and [[Blade Counter]], [[Reversal Slash]], and [[Power Thrust]] (Down Special).

One of the greatest strengths of the Mii Swordfighter is their extremely versatile and flexible set of specials, some of which are among the strongest moves in the game. Gale Strike and Chakram are fantastic projectiles which excel at distancing opponents, racking up damage, and edgeguarding. Gale Strike is among the Mii Swordfighter's best moves; while slow for a projectile, it does good damage, is an excellent tool to setup kill confirms due to its large hitbox and fixed knockback, and is very potent at ledgetrapping. Landing a Gale Strike allows the Mii Swordfighter to confirm into a multitude of moves such as back aerial, forward aerial, up aerial, Hero's Spin, and Chakram. Hero's Spin in particular is an extremely potent kill option, being able to take stocks as low as around 40% when confirming out of a Gale Strike at the ledge. Chakram is another potent projectile that is good for both initiating and deterring approaches. The smash input version is good for edgeguarding opponents with especially poor recoveries (i.e. Belmonts and Cloud) and the tilt input version allows the Mii Swordfighter to pressure the ledge and confirm into many different moves, providing them with two tools that establish a good defense-oriented playstyle. Along with being one of the few swordfighters that have access to projectiles, the Mii Swordfighter is also the only one that possesses a reflector in the form of Reversal Slash, which allows them to counter campy, projectile-heavy opponents as well. Additionally, Blade Counter, like other counters, can effectively edgeguard those who possess poor recoveries, though it isn't as effective for KO'ing near the side blast lines due to its' extensive vertical knockback. However, this does provide it with consistent KO potential.

Outside of their strong projectiles, the Mii Swordfighter possesses a few of fast and powerful normals. Back and up aerial are both very fast and powerful, the former of which is a strong tool to use for spacing and the latter for anti-airs and racking damage. Forward and neutral aerial both serve as average spacing tools, with forward air's multihits giving Mii Swordfighter several confirms on grounded opponents. Additionally, almost all of the Swordfighter's aerials can easily be comboed into from their down throw, giving the character extremely reliable damage from grabs. This, along with low aerial landing lag (with the exception of down aerial at 18 frames) results in the Mii Swordfighter having an above average aerial game due to most of their aerials being potential combo starters, while their down aerial, despite having weak set knockback, is great for gimping opponents with subpar recoveries alongside neutral and back aerial. The Mii Swordfighter's tilts, with the exception of forward tilt, are quite fast and are pretty reliable sources of damage and combo potential. Swordfighter's jab combo is relatively strong and launches at a very low angle, making it an option at setting up edgeguards and gimps. Their up tilt is generally used for juggling and starting combos at medium percentages, while their forward tilt and down tilt are more geared towards spacing and poking. The former is able to KO at mid-to-high percents near the ledge, making it a decent KO move, while the latter is safe on shield if spaced, can be used repeatedly without much risk, and reliably leads into combos at lower percents, making it another dependable combo starter the Swordfighter has.

Alongside their potent aerials and tilts are a set of powerful smash attacks and specials. While forward and up smash are both relatively laggy, they both boast a considerable amount of KO power and the same can be said for Blurring Blade and Power Thrust, the former which can KO at extremely low percents when fully charged at the edge of Final Destination.

Additionally, the Mii Swordfighter arguably has the best recovery options out of the three Mii Fighters. As in ''[[SSB4]]'', Airborne Assault and Gale Stab both boast an incredible amount of horizontal distance while Stone Scabbard provides a high vertical distance. Skyward Slash Dash is a move similar to that of [[Fire Fox]] (with a difference being that it is disjointed), allowing the Mii Swordfighter to have both increased distance and a trajectory that can mix up edgeguarding opponents.

However, in spite of the variety of strengths that the Mii Swordfighter has, they are not without their weaknesses. For a swordfighter, they have one of the (if not the) worst disjoints in the game. Many of their swift normals simply have a lack of range in comparison to other swordfighters such as Lucina and Ike. Additionally, as mentioned before, their mobility is also very lackluster compared to other disjoint users given their average dashing/walking and air acceleration speeds, which makes it difficult for them to keep up with faster, rushdown-based characters (i.e. Sonic). While many of their specials have some form of use, there are a few that provide utility that's considered to be overshadowed compared to other specials, such as Gale Stab, which has trouble snapping to the ledge and has limited KO power and damage unless charged; and Blurring Blade, which suffers from being completely unsafe on shield, having to be charged to gain its high power, and not only sacrificing the use of two great projectiles to be used, but also having limited range itself. While Airborne Assault provides great recovery and sports surprising KO power, its "detection hitbox" mechanic means it will always lose hitbox trades and sometimes even miss opponents it should have hit, as well as being unsafe on shield, limiting its use to reading defensive options or poor aerial approaches, as well as situationally hitting ledge-hanging characters.

Furthermore, while many of the Mii Swordfighter's normals are good, their smash attacks are all very laggy and have generally poor reach, especially their up smash, which does not have a vacuum effect like that of Link, Samus, or the Mii Gunner while their good normals begin to lose their utility at higher percentages. Down tilt loses its' combo ability at mid percentages and up tilt is a fairly sluggish move against faster opponents. Additionally, their grab game is subpar, though not to the same extent as {{SSBU|Cloud}}. Aside from down throw, the Mii Swordfighter's throws offer mediocre utility, especially their up throw, which deals extremely low knockback and damage and has no true follow ups. Their throws also have mediocre KO power, with their strongest throw being back throw (which doesn't KO at around 180% at the edge of Final Destination). While Gale Strike and Chakram are still very good projectiles, their start and end lag are both substantial in comparison to other projectiles, making them unsafe to use up close, further exacerbating their struggle against faster characters and giving them a rather poor neutral. Lastly, while their recovery can be very flexible, some of them either offer poor distance or are quite linear, such as Stone Scabbard which provides no horizontal distance and poses a great risk of self destructing, and Hero's Spin, which while is a good out of shield option and has a very powerful final hit, exchanges said strengths for very poor distance.

Overall, the Mii Swordfighter is a jack of all trades amalgamation of all weapon based fighters. The ability to mix and match several different special moves adds a unique layer of versatility by allowing several different playstyles for the same basic fighter, making Mii Swordfighter among the most unpredictable to fight against. However, all of the customizable special moves have a fatal flaw to prevent them from being overpowered and/or are an inferior version of a similar move other fighters possess. Mii Swordfighter is capable of walling out opponents, racking up damage, and securing a plethora of different kill confirms. They excel in mid-close range combat and ledgetrapping with the usage of Chakram and Gale Strike and can restrict projectile usage with Reversal Slash. However, they exchange these strengths for a variety of laggy finishers, a subpar grab game and average movement speed. Despite this, their strengths do outweigh their weaknesses and they have a good number of favorable or even matchups. As a result, the Mii Swordfighter has seen a surprisingly high amount of representation and results in tournaments.

==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.

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.

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.

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.

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Mii Swordfighter so far has received the fewest changes in patches compared to the other Mii Fighters (due to not receiving any buffs or nerfs in patches 2.0.0 and 3.1.0 unlike the other Miis). The Swordfighter has been given few changes throughout the game but has mainly received nerfs. In patch 3.0.0, Chakram, Gale Strike, and Shuriken of Light were nerfed, as a result of all dealing less shield damage due to the overall nerf to projectiles from the patch.

On the other hand, Mii Swordfighter has received some buffs. In patch 3.0.0 and patch 4.0.0 respectively, their edge attack was given more range, and Blurring Blade was made to connect more reliably. In patch 7.0.0 increased Mii Swordfighter's shield size; They were the only Mii Fighter that received this change.

In patch 9.0.0, Mii Swordfighter received a buff to Hero's Spin, making the move connect with itself more reliably. This change was simply reverting a shadow nerf from 2.0.0 that caused Hero's Spin to not connect on the final hit unless the player moved backwards on their joystick for the last hit. Being an undocumented change, it was rumored to have been an accident, the rumor being supported by 9.0.0's hotfix of the move.

 

Patch 12.0.0, provided Mii Swordfighter with a handful of small buffs to some of his special moves. Airborne Assault deals 2% more damage and does more knockback, now becoming a decent KO move. Stone Scabbard's last hit does more damage and knockback. Blade Counter's intangibility starts 1 frame faster, has faster counter detection, and has less ending lag on activation. And finally, Power Thrust starts 2 frames faster.

 

As a result of these changes, Mii Swordfighter is a slightly better character than they were at launch.

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|neutralname=Front Slash ({{ja|前斬り|Zen Kiri}}) / Counter Slash ({{ja|返し斬り|Kaeshi Kiri}}) / Slash Up ({{ja|斬り上げ|Kaeshi Kiri}})

|neutraldesc=Performs an inward slash, followed by an outward slash, and concluded with an upwards-arching slash. The first two hits can lock, and the third hit has surprisingly good knockback growth for a neutral attack, allowing it to KO at the edge at very high percents. Curiously, the third swing deals a "punching" sound effect when it connects, instead of a slashing one.

|ftiltname=Side Slash ({{ja|横斬り|Yoko Kiri}})

|ftiltdesc=A horizontal swipe. Has decent range and can function as a KO option near the sides of the stage at very high percents.

|utiltname=Upper Slash ({{ja|上方斬り|Kamigata Kiri}})

|utiltdesc=Slashes in an arc above their heads. This covers the Swordfighter's entire body. At low percents, it can combo into itself, much like the up tilts of [[Young Link (SSBU)|the]] [[Toon Link (SSBU)|three]] [[Link (SSBU)|Links]]. At higher percents, it can combo into back or up aerials.

|dtiltname=Shin Thrust ({{ja|すね突き|Sune Tsuki}})

|dtiltdesc=A low sword thrust along the ground, similar to {{SSBU|Marth}}'s down tilt. Has low ending lag, and launches opponents slightly upward. Great for starting combos, especially with forward aerial, though it has a very low hitbox duration.

|dashname=Dash Slash ({{ja|ダッシュ斬り|Dasshu Kiri}})

|dashdesc=Performs an outward swipe while sliding forward. Does good knockback, but has noticeable ending lag.

|fsmashname=Full Power Slash ({{ja|全力斬り|Zenryoku Kiri}})

|fsmashdesc=Steps forward and, with both arms, performs a two-handed downward slash. Deals good knockback and has surprisingly high range, but suffers from high lag on both ends.

|usmashname=Double Slash ({{ja|斬撃二連|Zangeki Niren}})

|dsmashname=Low Altitude Double ({{ja|低空二連|Teikū Niren}})

|dsmashdesc=Crouches and slashes low to the ground: first in front, and then behind. The rear hit is stronger than the front hit.

|nairname=Great Wheel Slash ({{ja|大車輪斬り|Dai Sharin Kiri}})

|nairdesc=Slashes in a circle while doing a corkscrew in the air. A good spacing and approach move that can be used to initiate combos when used close to the ground. However, as the move starts slowly and has a hitbox that starts from above and behind the Swordfighter, it is usually ineffective and risky for escaping juggles.

|fairname=Triple Thrust ({{ja|突き三連|Tuski Sanren}})

|fairdesc=Stabs forward three times, each stab at a slightly higher angle than the last. It is a reliable followup from down tilt at low percents, and useful for damage-racking. The first two hits trap opponents into the final hit, which deals good knockback. The first two slashes use the [[autolink angle]], which can be used to start ground combos.

|bairname=Reverse Slash ({{ja|反転斬り|Hanten Kiri}})

|bairdesc=Spins to perform an extremely fast backwards slash. One of the Mii Swordfighter's more reliable finishers due to its reach and quick startup, and is a reliable tool for walling out approaches.

|uairname=Upper Screw ({{ja|上方スクリュー|Kamigata Sukuryū}})

|dairname=Downward Screw ({{ja|下方スクリュー|Kahō Sukuryū}})

|dairdesc=Spins while holding their sword beneath themselves, hitting multiple times like a drill. Upon landing, the landing impact will create a shockwave that launches opponents away. When used in the air, the final hit deals somewhat low set knockback. Each hit can be used to drag a recovering opponent offstage, since each hit is a rather weak meteor smash.

|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})

|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})

|pummeldesc=A knee strike. Average power and speed.

|fthrowname=Point-Blank Side Kick ({{ja|ゼロ距離サイドキック|Zero Kyori Saido Kikku}})

|bthrowname=Point-Blank Spin Kick ({{ja|ゼロ距離スピンキック|Zero Kyori Supin Kikku}})

|uthrowname=Jump Slash ({{ja|ジャンプ斬り|Janpu Kiri}})

|uthrowdesc=Tosses the enemy up and then performs a midair spinning slash to knock them away. Possibly Mii Swordfighter’s worst throw due to dealing low damage and knockback as well as having too much end lag to make it a versatile combo starter.

|dthrowname=Knock Down ({{ja|叩き落とし|Tataki Otoshi}})

|dthrowdesc=Slams the opponent on the ground. One of Mii Swordfighter's best throws since it can combo into neutral aerial, forward aerial and up aerial at low to mid percents. Notably, it can confirm into an up aerial at high percents, making it a strong KO confirm.

|nsdefdesc=Creates a small tornado with a spinning slash and sends it forwards. The tornado travels half the length of Final Destination, dealing less damage as it travels. The projectile is unique as it deals [[set knockback]], and as such retains the old knockback physics, giving it increased [[hitstun]]. This makes it a potent combo initiator, allowing aerial followups at any percent range, commonly into up aerial or Hero's Spin. However, while unaffected by the opponent's percentage, the tornado's knockback will vary depending on their weight, making some follow ups practically guaranteed on heavier fighters and virtually impossible on lighter ones. Additionally, its excellent combo potential is offset by the move's slow startup, making it an overall poor projectile in neutral, though otherwise powerful when in the advantage. Oddly, the tornado will always cause [[reeling]], and in addition will always cause [[tumble]], regardless of how much knockback it deals. It also always breaks opponents out of being [[frozen]].

|nsc1desc=Throws a bright, translucent shuriken forwards. The shuriken gains more damaging power as it travels, unable to flinch opponents at point-blank range but doing more knockback at maximum range. The distance it covers, coupled with its spammability, makes it useful for camping. The shurikens can lock at mid to long range. Functions better as a conventional projectile when compared to Gale Strike, though it sacrifices its potent combo ability as a result.

|nsc2desc=The Swordfighter charges their sword, with the blade aflame, before stabbing with the sword forward multiple times and finishing with an upwards slash. The move can be reversed just before the attack is initiated. It deals very high knockback, allowing it to be a potent finisher or read. It also deals heavy damage to shields, especially when charged.

|ssdefdmg=14%

|ssdefdesc=Gets into a charge-like stance, then launches at the enemy, somersaulting with the blade. Travels a set distance in a light arc, allowing then to hit downed and low crouching opponents. If used on any kind of platform, the Swordfighter will stop at the edge. The Swordfighter will perform a high-arc frontflip upon clean contact, or a high backflip if hitting a shield, making approaching safe against direct retaliation like grabs; however, the Swordfighter cannot alter their momentum after hitting something, which can be punishable. If used in midair, there is a period after the move concludes where the Swordfighter will be able to perform an additional action. However, if nothing is done during this period, the Swordfighter will enter the helpless state. It is an overall excellent recovery move due to its strengths, and also deals solid damage and knockback, allowing it to act as a KO move.

|ssc1desc=The Swordfighter rushes forward, stabbing forward as they do so. If an opponent is hit, the Swordfighter will immediately slow down. The move as a whole functions similarly to [[Quick Draw]], with the ability to charge the move for increased distance, damage, and knockback, as well as putting the Swordfighter into a helpless state when the move is ended in midair. At high charge, the move deals high knockback and functions as a KO move.

|ssc2desc=Throws a chakram as a projectile that can be angled and sent upwards, downwards, or straight forward. If inputted like a smash attack, it will fly faster with significantly increased range, speed and damage. Otherwise, it will fly in front of the Mii Swordfighter and slowly return towards the position from which it was thrown (much like a boomerang), hitting multiple times. The chakram can be lodged into the floor and walls, but cannot be picked up. This move is good for walling out approaches and initiating combos, and also for ledge trapping and edgeguarding. However, unlike other boomerangs in the game, it cannot travel through platforms and doesn't bounce, instead lodging itself in the ground and losing all momentum.

|usdefdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 8% (hit 3), 3% (through platforms)

|usdefdesc=Slashes upwards while jumping and then stabs downwards while falling. As a recovery, the Swordfighter gains a good distance both vertically and horizontally and can alter their momentum until they begin falling, after which they will plummet down and end up self-destructing if they do not grab a ledge. The first hit starts when the Swordfighter begins ascending, and the second hit is a meteor smash when they begin descending, though its low set knockback is intended to help drag opponents to the ground into the final hit. The landing hit deals high knockback and can KO at 110% near the sides of the stage, making it effective out of shield. When landing, the Mii's sword will go through thin platforms, which damages opponents underneath but deals no knockback. While it may seem effective for [[sacrificial KO]]s, Stone Scabbard is usually highly ineffective for this purpose due to the descending hit's low knockback and the speed the Swordfighter falls, which usually causes the Swordfighter to get KO'd before their opponent. However, it can work when used on characters with poor recoveries, or on ledgehanging opponents.

|usc1desc=After a brief charge, the Mii performs a series of sword strikes while dashing in a straight line, which can be aimed in any direction using the control stick. It overall functions like {{SSBU|Falco}}'s [[Fire Bird]]. Skyward Slash Dash grants more control over the Swordfighter's recovery direction compared to their other two up specials, and deals the most damage out of all of them. It also starts up quickly, making it effective out of shield or as a burst option. However, its final hit deals lackluster knockback; combined with its knockback angle, the move finds difficulty KOing even if it lands on extremely damaged opponents near the top blast lines, even at 200%. It can function as a risky KO offstage by dragging opponents towards the sides, though this will result in the Swordfighter self-destructing.

|usc2desc=When used on the ground, the Swordfighter spins with their sword held outward. If used in the air, the Mii will rise, performing multiple spinning slashes before ending with an outward slash. The ground variant can be charged to deal even more damage. Functions identically to [[Spin Attack]], but with poorer vertical recovery in exchange for extremely high knockback on the final strike when used in the air, able to KO middleweights from as low as 50% when initiated from the edge and drifting outwards for the duration of the attack. Like Spin Attack, Hero's Spin is potent out of shield on the ground, and easily edgeguards against recovering opponents if the Swordfighter drops offstage and performs the move away from the ledge. It is also a common followup for Gale Strike, although aerial Hero's Spin can be SDI'ed in certain scenarios to fall out.

|dsdefdesc=The Swordfighter holds their sword in a reverse grip behind them. If hit, the Swordfighter retaliates with a [[counterattack]], flourishing their sword before performing an upward slash, knocking opponents upward. This move has low endlag and, unlike most counterattacks, sends opponents at a vertical angle. As a result, it can be used to initiate combos at low percents against weak moves, although it can be lackluster for countering against recovering opponents, due to its vertical trajectory limiting its effectiveness near the sides of the stage. Unique to this counterattack is its ability to "stun" grounded opponents on hit at the start of the counter, as it will automatically cancel the opponent's move and cause them to reel backwards before the counterattack comes out.

|dsc1desc=The Swordfighter performs a slash, leaving an S-shaped rainbow-colored swirl. Functions like {{SSBU|Mario}}'s cape, as the slash reflects projectiles, flips nearby opponents, and the first use cause the Swordfighter to stall in midair. The damaging hitbox comes out after the reflecting hitbox, making it necessary to be used early if used for edgeguarding.

|dsc2desc=The Swordfighter dashes forward quickly, stabbing with the sword. When used in the air, the Swordfighter launches at a downwards diagonal direction. The Swordfighter will stop at the ledge if it is performed on the ground. Acts like [[Falcon Kick]] or [[Wizard's Foot]], though with a tipper mechanic: the tip of the sword deals more damage. Every stage of the move deals powerful knockback, especially the clean sweetspot, making it a strong KO move.

|fsdmg=1.8% (shockwave, close), 2.4% (shockwave, mid), 3% (shockwave, far)

|fsdesc=The Swordfighter gets into a combat stance, and then proceeds to perform a series of rapid slashes, releasing multicolored shockwaves. The shockwaves deal more damage as they reach their maximum distance. The range of the Final Smash covers all of Final Destination if used at the edge. Overall, this Final Smash acts like [[Mario Finale]], as it attempts to overwhelm opponents with its sheer number of projectiles and drag them offstage, potentially gimping them or KOing them by dragging them to the side blast lines.

 

*Appears from a whirlwind similar to the appearance of [[Gale Strike]], and unsheathes their sword.

===[[Taunt]]s===

*'''Up taunt''': Whilst spinning, throws their sword upwards, which twirls in the air, then catches it and transitions into a defensive pose. If done repeatedly, the Swordfighter will slowly shift backward.

*'''Side taunt''': Spins their sword with a flourish before taking a stance, holding their sword in a reverse grip behind them.

*'''Down taunt''': Poses with their sword facing upwards while balancing on one foot. Based on {{SSBU|Link}}'s down taunt.

 

 

*'''Left:''' Raises their sword while spinning twice on one foot, performing a flourish. Afterward, they briefly enter into a one-handed inside stance before thrusting the sword outwards.

*'''Up:''' Drops from the sky, plunging their sword into the ground. They then remove it whilst performing a flourishing spin, which is followed by an inverted roundhouse kick and poses with their sword pointing outwards.

*'''Right:''' Performs a low-angled inwards slash, jumps up while spinning twice, and then does a low-angled outwards slash upon landing. Afterward, they bring their sword up towards their body and then poses with it lowered.

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

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*{{Sm|Anonymous Moniker|USA}} - The best solo-Mii Swordfighter player in the early metagame, with notable regional performances such as 3rd at {{Trn|Smash Out 2018}} over {{Sm|yeti}}, 9th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem Ultimate}} over {{Sm|varun}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Combo Breaker 2019}}; these performances remain some of the best solo-Mii Swordfighter results despite only taking place in the game's first few months.

*{{Sm|Myollnir|France}} - Although he rarely competes, his 9th-place finish at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}} defeating {{Sm|Oryon}} and {{Sm|Neeroz}} remains the best solo-Mii Swordfighter performance of all-time and stands as one of the only few notable results seen with the character in the post-pandemic metagame.

 

In the early metagame of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', many people believed that Mii Swordfighter had great potential to be a viable character due to having stronger frame data (with their aerials receiving the most notable changes), better combo tools than the previous game, and a stronger set of kill confirms. This overall led to them being considered a high-tier character at best, and they were often regarded as the strongest of the Mii Fighters.

 

However as the meta advanced, opinions on Mii Swordfighter's viability went down considerably. Players believed that while they have a strong set of kill confirms and projectiles, Mii Swordfighter possessed one of the worst, if not the worst disjoints in the game, below average speed for a swordfighter, and lackluster throws aside from down throw, causing them to struggle against characters with a rushdown playstyle or significantly better disjoints. This is reflected in Mii Swordfighter's nonexistent playerbase: although Mii Swordfighter saw some success from {{Sm|Anonymous Moniker}} in the early metagame, {{Sm|Myollnir}} in 2021, and as an online character/occasional offline pocket from {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} in 2024; Mii Swordfighter remains one of the least represented characters in the metagame, ranking at or near the bottom in terms of representation since 2021. This low representation and poor reception is reflected in Mii Swordfighter's placements on the first two tier lists, where the character was ranked 78th on the first list as a low tier and 76th on the second list in the D- tier.

Although the Mii Swordfighter does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, they were vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

In the mode itself, the default Mii Swordfighter can be fought in the small town square where [[List of spirits (Animal Crossing series)|Timmy and]] [[Master spirit|Tommy's]] is located, north-northeast of the first crossroads.

Defeating Mii Swordfighter automatically adds the default Mii Swordfighter under the name Mii with a default 1111 moveset to the list of Mii Fighters for all modes where Mii Swordfighters are usable. This Mii cannot be restored if deleted.

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|{{SpiritType|Shield}} <center>{{color|#18aef5|Shield}}</center>

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|{{SSBU|Final Destination}}

|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U}}''

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==[[Spirit]]==

Mii Swordfighter's fighter spirit is available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only if the player has a Mii Swordfighter. Unlocking Mii Swordfighter in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Unlike most fighters, the spirit for Mii Swordfighter only uses the default Swordfighter's artwork from ''Ultimate''.

SSBU spirit Mii Swordfighter.png|1,091. '''Mii Swordfighter'''

==In Spirit Battles==

|{{SpiritTableName|Flying Squirrel Toad|customname=Flying Squirrel [[Toad]]|size=64}}

|''Super Mario'' Series

|•Tail {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shuriken of Light|2]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Skyward Slash Dash|2]][[Power Thrust|3]], Super Mushroom Hat, Monkey Suit, High Voice Type 8)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Hoopa (Confined)|size=64}}

|''Pokémon'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shuriken of Light|2]][[Chakram|3]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Reversal Slash|2]], Devil Horns, Standard Outfit, Black Outfit Color)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|[[Kalos Pokémon League]] (hazards off)

|{{SpiritTableName|Zelgius|iw=fireemblem|size=64}}

|''Fire Emblem'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (160 HP) (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Gale Stab|2]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Blade Counter|1]], Black Knight Helm, Black Knight Armor, Low Voice Type 5)

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

|[[Castle Siege]] (hazards off)

|{{SpiritTableName|Viridi|link=y|size=64}}

|''Kid Icarus'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•The enemy's special moves have increased power<br>•Timed battle (0:55)

|{{SpiritTableName|Ashley|link=y|size=64}}

|''WarioWare'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}

|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Ashley)<br>•Hazard: Left Is Right, Right Is Left

|{{SpiritTableName|Dunban|link=y|size=64}}

|''Xenoblade Chronicles'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|You Will Know Our Names}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Sebastian Tute|size=64}}

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Meloetta]])<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Final Results - Wii Party U}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Takamaru|link=y|size=64}}

|{{SpiritType|Attack}}

|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Takamaru)<br>•Item: Swords

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Lip|link=y|size=64}}

|''Panel de Pon'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|[[Garden of Hope]] (hazards off)

|•Flowery<br>•Item: [[Lip's Stick]]

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Lip's Theme - Panel de Pon}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Isaac|link=y|size=64}}

|''Golden Sun'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Isaac)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Battle Scene / Final Boss - Golden Sun}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Elite Beat Agents|size=64}}

|''Elite Beat Agents'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}}×3 (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Blade Counter|1]], None, Business Suit)

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|[[Saffron City]] (hazards off)

|{{SpiritTableName|Vince|link=y|size=64}}

|''Art Academy'' Series

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Vince)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Swan Lesson}}

|style="background-color:#EEE;"|•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Reversal Slash|2]], Travis Wig, Travis Outfit)<ref group="SB" name="DLC"/><br>•{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px}}

! Character

|{{SpiritTableName|Shy Guy|link=y|size=64}}

|''Super Mario'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shot Put|1]][[Suplex|3]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Head-On Assault|1]], Shy Guy Mask, Standard Outfit, Red Outfit Color, Low Voice Type 7)<br>•Tail {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Grenade Launch|3]][[Gunner Missile|3]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Bomb Drop|2]], Shy Guy Mask, Standard Outfit, Red Outfit Color, Low Voice Type 7)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Chakram|3]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Reversal Slash|2]], Shy Guy Mask, Standard Outfit, Red Outfit Color, Low Voice Type 7)

|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Party Phil|size=64}}

|''Wii Party'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shot Put|1]][[Onslaught|1]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Head-On Assault|1]], Top Hat, Standard Outfit)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Blade Counter|1]], Top Hat, Standard Outfit)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Charge Blast|1]][[Flame Pillar|1]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Echo Reflector|1]], Top Hat, Standard Outfit)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Final Results - Wii Party U}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Shinobu|size=64}}

|''StreetPass Mii Plaza'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Sheik}} {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shuriken of Light|2]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Skyward Slash Dash|2]][[Power Thrust|3]], Nia Wig, Ninja Suit)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Boss 1 - Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Crispin|size=64}} {{Flag|North America}}<br>Geoff {{Flag|PAL}}

|''StreetPass Mii Plaza'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Link}} {{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}<br>•Curry {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Blurring Blade|3]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Skyward Slash Dash|2]][[Power Thrust|3]], Super Mushroom Hat, Standard Outfit, Normal Voice Type 7)

|{{SpiritType|Shield}}

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Personal Trainer: Cooking}}

|{{SpiritTableName|Smash Ball|link=y|size=64}}

|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series

|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Exploding Side Kick|3]][[Burning Dropkick|2]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Counter Throw|3]], SSB T-shirt, Low Voice 9)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Grenade Launch|3]][[Flame Pillar|1]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Absorbing Vortex|3]], SSB T-shirt, High Voice 2)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shuriken of Light|2]][[Gale Stab|3]][[Hero's Spin|3]][[Reversal Slash|2]], SSB T-shirt, Normal Voice 5)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|•Survive until the timer runs out (1:30)<br>•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash<br>•You'll get a Final Smash

|{{SpiritTableName|Nikki|link=y|size=64}}

|''Swapnote'' Series {{Flag|North America}}<br>''Nintendo Letter Box'' Series {{Flag|PAL}}

|•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Shot Put|1]][[Onslaught|1]][[Soaring Axe Kick|1]][[Head-On Assault|1]], Standard Outfit, Chartreuse Outfit Color, Normal Voice 7)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} {{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Charge Blast|1]][[Flame Pillar|1]][[Lunar Launch|1]][[Echo Reflector|1]], Standard Outfit, Chartreuse Outfit Color, Normal Voice 8)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}} {{Head|Mii Swordfighter|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Gale Strike|1]][[Airborne Assault|1]][[Stone Scabbard|1]][[Blade Counter|1]], Standard Outfit, Chartreuse Outfit Color, Normal Voice 1)

|{{SpiritType|Grab}}

|•Assist Trophy Enemies (Nikki)

|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Mii Plaza}}

===Fighter Showcase Video===

**The Mii Swordfighter has a purple background effect when using a Final Smash (similar to {{SSBU|Dark Pit}}'s background effect) as opposed to having a blue effect.

**They use different [[Victory pose]]s in team battles.

**They have the most Spirit Battles involving Legend spirits (that being 2 battles).

**They have the lowest jump height and no wall jump.

*The Mii Swordfighter is the first swordfighter that possesses a reflector, in this case, [[Reversal Slash]]; after them is {{SSBU|Hero}}, who has Bounce as one of his [[Command Selection]] spells, and {{SSBU|Sora}}, whose [[Counterattack]] special can reflect projectiles in addition to its normal use.

*Like in ''Smash 4'', all of the Mii Swordfighter's chargeable special moves share the same charging sound.

*The Mii Swordfighter is one of the three characters to share the same down [[taunt]] pose, the other two being {{SSBU|Link}} and {{SSBU|Lucario}}.

*When {{SSBU|Kirby}} {{b|inhale|Kirby}}s the Mii Swordfighter, the appearance of the sword Kirby uses is retained from the default Mii Swordfighter outfit from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.