Editing Norfair

|location = ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid (game)|Metroid]]''

|image = [[File:SSBU-Norfair.png|300px|Norfair]]

|caption = Norfair in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.<br>[[Image:MetroidSymbol.svg|50px]]

|cratetype = Futuristic (''Brawl'' Only)

|music = <small>In ''Brawl'':<br>''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Main Theme (Metroid)}}''<br>'''''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Ending (Metroid)}}'''''<br>'''''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Norfair}}'''''<br>''{{SSBBMusicLink|Metroid|Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior}}''<br>'''''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun)}}'''''<br>''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}''<br>In ''SSB4'':<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Main Theme (Metroid)}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Norfair}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Ending (Metroid)}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Metroid|The Burning Lava Fish}}''<br>''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun)}}''<br>'''''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}'''''<br>'''Bolded tracks must be unlocked'''</small>

|brawlsingles = Counterpick

|brawldoubles = Counterpick

'''Norfair''' ({{ja|ノルフェア|Norufea}}, ''Norfair'') is a [[stage]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', {{forwiiu}}, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It was confirmed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] on November 9, 2007.<ref name="dojo">{{Cite web |url=http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/stages/stage17.html |title=Norfair |date=2007-11-09 |accessdate=2007-11-09 |work=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] |publisher=smashbros.com}}</ref> However, it was selectable for play in the ''Brawl'' demo available during many events in Q4 2007, being the only stage not announced for the demo.

==Stage elements==

[[Image:Norfair3.jpg|thumb|left|The giant wave of the magma coming in to the stage. The safe zone (shown in the upper right corner) is the primary way to avoid getting damaged.]]

As the player fights on Norfair, magma will rise every so often and cover the platforms, similar to the acid in [[Planet Zebes]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and [[Brinstar]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It can rise to three different levels and causes strong fire damage, but prevents KOs via the lower blast line. Magma sometimes falls from the sides too - this hazard covers over half of the stage. A wave of magma will also appear from time to time, slowly approaching the stage from the background. When this wave forms, a safe area will pop up on a random platform, with the design based on the bubble doors from the [[Metroid (universe)|''Metroid'' universe]]. It is unnecessary to fight for this safe haven as all magma hazards can be dodged, air dodged, shielded, and perfect shielded with decent timing; players can also take advantage of invincibility frames from edge-grabbing the numerous platforms. The safe haven can also be a hindrance since characters can still be hit through the refuge by those on the outside. It is also possible with characters with many short jumps such as [[King Dedede]], [[Kirby]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Pit]] and [[Jigglypuff]] to completely avoid the wave by jumping over it. If items are turned on, an item will always spawn in the safe zone after appearing. Sometimes, the safe zone won't open until after the magma wave hits. The final stage hazard of Norfair are the occasional showers of magma that spurt in an arc and land on the middle platforms, which are better avoided than shielded given the difficulty in determining where they will hit.

===Ω form===

The Ω form is the lower platform stretched out. Magma will not engulf the stage.

SSB4UNorfairOmega.jpg|[[Ω form]]

Although {{s|metroidwiki|Norfair}} first appeared in ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', aesthetically this stage is based on how the area appears in ''{{s|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}'' and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}''. Located deep below the surface of {{s|metroidwiki|Zebes}}, Norfair is one of the most dangerous areas {{s|metroidwiki|Samus}} ventures through in the planet with caverns and tunnels full of magma and areas of [[metroidwiki:Intense Heat|intense heat]] that damage Samus by just being in the area. It is not until she acquires the {{s|metroidwiki|Varia Suit}} that she can safely venture through the superheated area, and it is not until she acquires the {{s|metroidwiki|Gravity Suit}} that she can she venture areas under magma. It is also where Samus gets notable {{s|metroidwiki|upgrade}}s to her {{s|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}, such as the {{s|metroidwiki|Wave Beam}} and {{s|metroidwiki|Screw Attack}}.  

In ''Super Metroid''{{'}}s Norfair, there is a room which features magma rising continuously, and Samus must get to the other side of the room, climb up platforms, and enter another room before the magma kills her. In this stage, that concept is retained by the safe room with {{s|metroidwiki|Blue Doors}} that appears for fighters to take refuge from the magma. The Blue Doors themselves are also based on how they appear in ''Metroid'' and ''Super Metroid'', and they can also be seen in the background.  

The deepest portion of Norfair is where {{s|metroidwiki|Ridley}}, leader of the {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}}, resides in [[metroidwiki:Ridley (area)|his lair]], and is also where Samus ultimately kills him in ''Super Metroid''. In the background of this stage can be seen a large brick structure that bear resemblance to Ridley's lair in ''Super Metroid'' and ''Zero Mission''.

Currently, Norfair is officially ruled as a "counter-pick/banned" by the ''Brawl'' [[Smash Back Room]], but is considered nearly universally banned in tournament play. Proponents of banning the stage claim that the increased number of edges promotes stalling the game by constantly alternating between edges for invincibility, and that the magma plumes provide an unnecessary degree of unpredictability. Those who believe the stage should be a counterpick insist that ledge-stalling is not that effective, and that the uniqueness of the stage is not brought down by the hazards, which can be defended against fairly easily. Regardless, the stage can assist characters who are easily gimped, since they are given more opportunities to grab an edge (especially tethers). In later ''Brawl'' tournaments, the stage has been banned much more frequently. It is also jokingly referred to as '''No'''(r)'''fair''', regarding its legality.

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===

Norfair1.jpg|Norfair in ''Brawl''.

 

===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===

SSB4UNorfair.png|Norfair in {{forwiiu}}.

*Added 8-player mode version of the stage (already had an 8-player Ω form). 8-player Norfair removes all magma-related hazards.

*A new platform is created in the background for the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} to move around on if he is selected; however, the magma wave will appear in front of him.

*With proper timing, it is possible to avoid damage from the large magma wave by [[sidestepping]] and by using [[Marth]]'s and [[Ike]]'s [[Counter]] or [[Lucario]]'s [[Double Team]]. [[Kirby]] and other characters with multiple mid-air jumps can float off the top of the screen just before the magma hits and take no damage. However, with this method, the player must beware of [[Blast line|KO boundaries]]. Kirby can also avoid it using [[Stone]]. Pokémon Trainer can switch his Pokémon and [[Wario]] can [[Wario Waft]] and take no damage.

*This is the only stage in ''Brawl'' in which the [[List of SSBB Music (Metroid series)#Norfair|music track of the same name]] as the stage has to be unlocked.

*The Facebook page posted when releasing the update, "''Good luck fitting everyone into the safe zone on Norfair.''" despite the fact that no stage hazards appear on Norfair during an [[8-Player Smash]].