Editing Recovery

{{disambig2|moves used to return to a stage|healing items|Healing#Healing items|recovery items}}

:''For information about recovery frames, see [[Ending lag]].''

[[File:RecoverySSB.gif|thumb|A diagram of {{SSB|Mario}}'s recovery in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]

A '''recovery''' is the attempt to return back to the [[stage]] after being [[knockback|launched]] or falling off. Some tools to achieve this end are the [[midair jump]] and the recovery move (usually an [[up special move]]), also known as a "third jump." Some recovery moves only go nearly straight up, while others travel greater horizontal distances. Due to slower average falling speeds and increased ease of [[edge sweet spot]]ting, recoveries are generally more powerful in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and later games than they are in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

|{{SSB|Donkey Kong}}|| [[Spinning Kong]] is his primary recovery. It provides a short vertical distance but a long horizontal distance. It also provides [[invincibility frames]] at the tip of his hands, but the move is incredibly vulnerable from above and below.

|{{SSB|Fox}}|| [[Fire Fox]] is his primary recovery. It can be angled in any direction but is extremely slow to start up, making it easy to edgeguard despite its huge distance. His {{b|Reflector|Fox}} slows down his fall speed.

|{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's recovery in this game is poor, being easily edge guarded and having the shortest vertical recovery in the game. While possessing five midair jumps, each jump is half the size of the last, and the final two grant minimal vertical distance. However, Jigglypuff's horizontal recovery is the furthest-reaching in the game, due to its fast airspeed, slow falling speed, and the fact that it can use [[Rising Pound]] to greatly increase its recovery.

|{{SSB|Kirby}}|| His recovery consists of five midair jumps (behaving similarly to Jigglypuff's) and the [[Final Cutter]] for good vertical and horizontal movement, and can be extended considerably by using his forward aerial after each jump. However, if the player misses the ledge with Final Cutter, Kirby will plummet downward with no chance of recovery.

He can use {{b|Inhale|Kirby}} to utilize Jigglypuff's [[Pound]] recovery, as well as Falcon Punch.

|{{SSB|Link}}|| Link has a variety of techniques to augment [[Spin Attack]]. [[Link's bomb]], if it explodes while he is holding it, can aid his recovery by giving him back his Spin Attack (see [[bomb recovery]]). However, his Spin Attack covers very poor vertical and horizontal distance, which combined with its vulnerability makes it arguably the worst recovery in the game.

|{{SSB|Luigi}}|| In this game, Luigi's recovery is technically greater than {{SSB|Mario}}'s, as he has a higher double jump. However, Luigi has a slower airspeed, though [[Luigi Cyclone]] is a more effective option compared to the Mario Tornado because it requires less button-tapping and has slightly better height. As with Mario, [[Super Jump Punch]] is his primary recovery, but it is easier to edgeguard on account of the extremely weak sourspot that will be beaten out by any attack.

|{{SSB|Mario}}|| If the player rapidly presses the special button during the [[Mario Tornado]], he rises up in the air. Super Jump Punch is the primary recovery move and covers a large vertical and horizontal distance.

|{{SSB|Ness}}|| Ness's recovery is very easily edge guarded since he is limited to his jumps and the very slow [[PK Thunder]]. The lightning must be curved into Ness's body at an angle that will push him toward the stage. Simply moving the control stick in a circle is not enough; doing this will launch Ness directly upwards or even backward in some cases. Furthermore, the PK Thunder projectile vanishes upon striking an opponent or a surface, immediately making Ness helpless while providing no recovery whatsoever. Nonetheless, his second jump is the second-highest in the game, PK Thunder itself travels amazing distance, and [[PSI Magnet]] can slow his fall speed.

|{{SSB|Pikachu}}|| Pikachu's main recovery lies in its jump and [[Quick Attack]], which provides enormous recovery and cannot be edgeguarded directly thanks to its massive invincibility. If {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}} is timed properly, it will give Pikachu a small vertical boost, though this is difficult to utilize and will likely KO Pikachu if it misses.

|{{SSB|Samus}}|| Samus's {{b|Bomb|Samus}}s can be used for substantial horizontal movement (though only if used after her jump) and she can utilize her {{b|Screw Attack|move}} to gain some height; Screw Attack also has invincibility which can make the move much harder to edgeguard.

|{{SSB|Yoshi}}|| Yoshi's recovery is hampered by the fact that his midair jump is his only means of recovery. However, his said jump is the highest in the game and gives him [[armor]], and Yoshi also has the fastest airspeed. Yoshi Bomb can be used for an extremely marginal vertical boost if Yoshi is directly below the ledge.

In ''Melee'', the presence of directional [[airdodge|air dodging]] slightly improves the recovery potential of every character, but inflicts [[helplessness]] making it negligible if the character in question has an up special recovery.

|{{SSBM|Bowser}}|| [[Whirling Fortress]] is his primary recovery. It provides long horizontal distance but little vertical distance and is extremely easy to edgeguard.

|{{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}|| [[Falcon Kick]] allows Captain Falcon to regain his second jump in midair. [[Raptor Boost]] can be used for some horizontal distance, but it cannot auto sweet-spot a ledge and will put him into a [[helpless]] state, making its impact on his overall recovery questionable. Falcon Dive gives more distance and can now grab ledges backward, as well as boasting a larger ledge sweetspot than it does normally while moving forwards. However, it has a very small ledge sweet spot while moving forwards, meaning Captain Falcon can be [[gimp]]ed quite easily when attempting to recover with Falcon Dive.

Because of Falcon Punch's much longer lag time and Captain Falcon's raised falling speed, the move can no longer be used for recovery.

|{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}|| Spinning Kong no longer has invincibility frames but gives slightly more distance. [[Headbutt]] slows down horizontal and vertical momentum.

|{{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}|| {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} has better airspeed than his [[Mario|clone]], but his [[Super Sheet]] provides less of a boost compared to Mario's Cape and his [[Super Jump Punch]] travels less distance. When combined with Mario's already poor midair jump and the inability to wall jump, this gives Dr. Mario one of the weakest recoveries in all of Melee.

|{{SSBM|Falco}}|| [[Fire Bird]] is Falco's primary vertical recovery move. However, it has a high start-up lag and does not provide a great amount of distance. [[Falco Phantasm]] provides the most horizontal distance but renders him helpless. His {{b|Reflector|Falco}} can be used to slow down his fall speed. Falco can also [[wall jump]].

|{{SSBM|Fox}}|| Fire Fox now charges with a [[flame]] hitbox and travels farther. [[Fox Illusion]] provides great horizontal distance but inflicts helplessness. Fox can now wall jump.

|{{SSBM|Ganondorf}}|| [[Dark Dive]] is Ganondorf's primary recovery move, but does not cover much distance and [[stage spike]]s it may cause can be [[tech]]ed. He may use [[Wizard's Foot]] to get his midair jump back, allowing for large horizontal recoveries. [[Gerudo Dragon]] may be used for some horizontal distance, although it cannot sweet spot the ledge, and leaves him [[helpless]] afterward so it's not very useful when recovering.

|{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's recovery has been further augmented. All jumps grant more height, giving Jigglypuff among the most versatile recoveries in the game. Having great aerial mobility and multiple recovery options, Jigglypuff is among the most difficult characters to edge guard despite having poor overall protection on its recovery. In addition, Jigglypuff's new neutral special, [[Rollout]], gives horizontal recovery, but this move puts it into a helpless state and can cause an SD, making it situational for recovery. Rising Pound is additionally easier to perform, benefitting its recovery even further.

|{{SSBM|Kirby}}|| Final Cutter gives less vertical distance and is much weaker, but can now grab ledges from behind. Kirby also has lower airspeed, but all of his jumps give more height.

|{{SSBM|Link}}|| In ''Melee'', the [[Hookshot]] grabs onto walls. This can be combined with an air dodge to increase the grabbing range. Link's Spin Attack covers more distance, covers him from above more effectively, and no longer loses height during the move's duration. He can also throw a bomb upwards and Spin Attack into it to perform bomb recovery, rather than waiting for the bomb to explode.

|{{SSBM|Luigi}}|| Luigi has a very [[gimp]]able recovery that is difficult to master. He still has the lowest airspeed in the game. Super Jump Punch provides only vertical recovery and its distance has been shortened, while [[Green Missile]] provides only horizontal movement. The height gained from Luigi Cyclone was lowered, and the move requires much more button-mashing for Luigi to gain height. Furthermore, Green Missile can misfire, propelling Luigi a great distance horizontally; this makes the move unpredictable and can either help or harm Luigi.

|{{SSBM|Mario}}|| Mario can use the [[Cape]] to propel himself forward a bit. Super Jump Punch and Mario Tornado are still viable recovery moves, but both moves travel less distance. Super Jump Punch can be canceled with a wall jump if it is used while hugging a wall and the Control Stick is tilted backward at the apex of the jump. Mario Tornado requires much more button mashing to be effective, and Mario has less airspeed.

|{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}|| {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s huge second jump, the highest in the game, slow fall speed, and high airspeed allow for long recoveries even before its sizable up special, [[Teleport]]. [[Confusion]] and the massive recoil of [[Shadow Ball]] can also help Mewtwo gain some distance once in the air.

|{{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}|| Mr. Game & Watch's recovery is limited to his jump and [[Fire]], though Fire does provide large vertical recovery.

|{{SSBM|Ness}}|| Despite already being an exploitable recovery move, PK Thunder is even more unreliable than in the previous game despite traveling faster; it has shorter distance than  it did previously and with drastically greater ending lag to boot, while it is much weaker as an attack and no longer auto-sweetspots the ledge, causing it to be considered a contender for the worst recovery move in the game. However, the tail of the PK Thunder has been made slightly longer, giving Ness slightly more protection during the attack.

|{{SSBM|Peach}}|| To compensate for having a very small double jump, [[Peach]] has the ability to [[float]], allowing her to maintain the same vertical position while moving horizontally. She can stall by using {{b|Toad|move}}, as it allows her to hover for a brief time. In addition, her side special, [[Peach Bomber]], can be used repeatedly to climb up walls. Both of these techniques can be followed by [[Peach Parasol]]. [[Peach Parasol]] has subpar vertical distance but incredible horizontal distance. A [[Bob-omb]] from her down special can propel her great distances but is extremely situational.

|{{SSBM|Pikachu}}|| [[Skull Bash]] is now available as a recovery move. It grants very long horizontal distance but can risk SDs if not careful. Quick Attack covers less distance.

|{{SSBM|Roy}}|| Roy's recovery is very similar to [[Marth]]'s, but due to his faster falling speed, lowered distance and greater lag on side special, and a vertically shorter up special, Roy's recovery is generally inferior. [[Blazer]], however, unlike Marth's [[Dolphin Slash]], can be aimed to go anywhere from diagonally upward to directly vertical to nearly completely horizontal, depending on where the control stick is tilted after the initial up special.

|{{SSBM|Samus}}|| She can now use her grab as a wall grapple and her bomb recovery has been made more useful. {{b|Screw Attack|move}} gives more distance.

|{{SSBM|Sheik}}|| Sheik's recovery is generally limited to her jump and [[Vanish]], although both travel decent distances, and if a longer recovery is needed, she can [[Transform]] into Zelda and take advantage of her lower fall speed to drift toward the stage, or use her longer up special [[Farore's Wind]]. Sheik can also wall jump.

|{{SSBM|Yoshi}}|| The newly-added [[air dodge]] gives Yoshi a small boost to his recovery after his midair jump. Otherwise, his recovery is largely unchanged from Smash 64.

|{{SSBM|Young Link}}|| Like Link, {{SSBM|Young Link}} can use a bomb recovery, wall grapple, or a [[Spin Attack]]. The bomb recovery will help after the Spin Attack. However, he can't throw the bomb straight up and Spin Attack into it, unlike Link. Young Link can also wall jump, but his wall grapple is shorter than Link's grapple. His Spin Attack gives slightly more distance than Link's, but it is overall poor for a character of his weight class.

|{{SSBM|Zelda}}|| [[Zelda]]'s recovery comes mainly in the form of her long-ranged up special, [[Farore's Wind]]. Additionally, she can use [[Din's Fire]] to glide horizontally short distances, much like [[Peach]]'s [[float]]. However, these moves cannot be combined, as they each put Zelda into a helpless state. She can utilize [[Transform]] to take advantage of Sheik's wall jump, much higher midair jump, and significantly faster airspeed, though Sheik has faster fall speed, much shorter distance on [[Vanish|her up special]], and lacks a side special recovery option. However, Farore's Wind is limited in direction due to a low number of different angle options, making the move more predictable. It also has noticeable end lag and cannot travel through surfaces, so it must be used with precision.

|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}|| Raptor Boost now makes Captain Falcon bounce if it hits the opponent in mid-air, but using Falcon Dive is still a better and safer option because Raptor Boost has a slow start-up and almost any move can hit through it. Falcon Kick no longer lets him recover his midair jump. Falcon Dive, like all types of grabs, no longer grants the opponent their midair jump again. It gives slightly more vertical distance but slightly less horizontal distance.

|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}|| [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] provides massive vertical distance, but must be charged beforehand to maximize its lift, during which Diddy continues to fall. Diddy is very easily edgeguarded while in this animation. [[Monkey Flip]] can be used as recovery as well and can be used in conjunction with his midair jump and Rocketbarrel Boost; however, if one presses the attack or special attack button during the move, Diddy Kong cannot use his up special afterward.

|{{SSBB|Falco}}|| Fire Bird provides noticeably less distance, but Falco Phantasm provides significantly more. The Reflector can no longer be used to slow fall speed.

|{{SSBB|Fox}}|| Hitting the jump button while sliding into his forward aerial will cause Fox to jump and perform a forward aerial at the same time, adding height to his jump while moving forward. He can also "shine stall" in mid-air by spamming his reflector, greatly reducing his fall speed. Fire Fox covers considerably less distance, but Fox Illusion covers far more. Fox now jumps higher.

|{{SSBB|Ganondorf}}|| There is now a hitbox at Dark Dive's apex that deals more knockback, but it does not allow the move to be used again. Additionally, the [[Landing lag glitch]] makes it hard for him to get-up from the ledge after recovering. His new side special, [[Flame Choke]], can sweet spot the ledge, unlike [[Gerudo Dragon]], but it will make him perform a Sacrificial KO if it connects offstage, making it not always the best choice. He is forced to use either the Flame Choke for horizontal movement or the Dark Dive for vertical recovery, but they can't be used in the same jump. He has also lost the ability to restore his midair jump after using Wizard's Foot. Dark Dive has slightly better vertical recovery. Ganondorf also has a higher airspeed.

|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}|| Popo and Nana can now both grab the ledge and even if one climber uses [[Belay]], it will provide a small boost in the air, quite similar to Yoshi's Egg Toss. Belay additionally now functions as a [[tether recovery|tether]] if they are close enough to a ledge. The Ice Climbers can now utilize down aerial stall. Squall Hammer is no longer usable for vertical recovery with a lone Ice Climber, though, and provides significantly less height even when both are present.

|{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}|| {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}'s [[up aerial]] and [[down aerial]] either propel it downward or upward, respectively. However, up aerial can be used to assist recovery via [[down air stall]]. Due to the small size of the vertical boost, it is actually more helpful in getting the more horizontal distance to set up its [[Vine Whip]] [[tether recovery]]; however, Vine Whip is extremely vulnerable to edgehogging.

|{{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's Rollout no longer puts it into a helpless state. However, directional air dodge can no longer be used to slightly augment its vertical recovery.

|{{SSBB|King Dedede}}|| While his four midair jumps are the smallest of any character and he has the worst airspeed in the game, he is still capable of huge recoveries due to the massive [[Super Dedede Jump]]. Note that this move does not auto-sweet spot the edge unless canceled close enough to the edge; however, it has super armor upon ascent and is a very powerful meteor smash upon descent, making it exceptionally risky to edgeguard.

|{{SSBB|Kirby}}|| His recovery is improved from ''Melee'', as he has increased airspeed (though it is still slow), and gains more horizontal distance with Final Cutter. Additionally, {{b|Hammer|move}} can be used in the air to aid recovery, as it temporarily stops vertical momentum. Final Cutter now puts Kirby into a helpless state if pushed off a platform during the move.

|{{SSBB|Link}}|| Link's recovery is rather poor due to the reduced range of Spin Attack, fast [[falling speed]], poor midair jump, and slow airspeed. Link's new grab, the [[Clawshot]], functions as a [[tether]], but he cannot latch onto walls. Bomb recovery is less useful since Link can no longer Spin Attack into a bomb.

|{{SSBB|Lucario}}|| [[ExtremeSpeed]] is bendable, making it an extremely versatile recovery move. Lucario also possesses a unique trait: the ability to [[wall cling]] after using its third jump. This only takes effect if Lucario reaches the wall before ExtremeSpeed ends and is very useful on stages with space to [[wall jump]] under the ledge, such as {{SSBB|Final Destination}}. However, because ExtremeSpeed doesn't do hitstun, Lucario is extremely vulnerable to edge-hoggers. [[Double Team]] propels Lucario forward if it successfully counters an attack, but its long animation combined with Lucario's fast falling speed makes it risky.

|{{SSBB|Lucas}}|| {{SSBB|Lucas}} has multiple recovery options: the standard [[PK Thunder]], his [[Rope Snake]] (which functions as a [[tether recovery]]), [[Zap Jump]], [[Magnet Pull]], and [[wave zap]]. He can also use his [[PSI Magnet]] to stall in the air. Additionally, if holding an item, he can gain a large vertical distance equal to a Zap Jump by throwing the item up and midair jumping at the same time. Using any aerial attack right after his midair jump will also propel him into the air.

|{{SSBB|Mario}}|| Mario's new down special, [[F.L.U.D.D.]], is much less effective than Mario Tornado for recovery, only being able to push Mario the opposite direction with recoil when fully charged. He has lost the ability to cancel Super Jump Punch into a wall jump, and Super Jump Punch has increased landing lag. However, F.L.U.D.D. does not require button mashing to be used and Mario has more airspeed.

|{{SSBB|Marth}}|| [[Shield Breaker]] can be used to propel Marth forward, but it leaves him open to attacks. Dancing Blade grants significantly less horizontal recovery, but Dolphin Slash gives him the [[landing lag glitch]] and covers more horizontal distance.

|{{SSBB|Meta Knight}}|| {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} is gifted with multiple midair jumps and the ability to [[glide]], granting him amazing horizontal recovery potential despite his poor airspeed. In addition, all of his special moves can be used as recovery moves, although all of them put him in a helpless state. The [[Shuttle Loop]] is notable in that it allows him to perform a second glide after using it (helpless animation begins after the glide is terminated). [[Drill Rush]] boasts considerable horizontal distance and can be aimed to go vertically. [[Mach Tornado]] grants large horizontal distance and decent vertical distance, especially when mashed. [[Dimensional Cape]] can teleport in any direction and grants intangibility. Meta Knight's huge recovery distance, both horizontally and vertically, resistance to being edge guarded, and variety of available recovery moves make Meta Knight's recovery arguably the best in the game (and to an extent, the entire series).

|{{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}|| [[Oil Panic]] can be used to [[Momentum canceling#Oil Panic (Bucket Braking)|stop downward momentum]], and Fire does not put Mr. Game & Watch into a helpless state and instead lets him use a parachute, reducing his falling speed and allowing him to travel long horizontal distances.

|{{SSBB|Ness}}|| PK Thunder has been buffed even more. Now, if the player simply curves the control stick in a complete circle, the move will launch him at an upward diagonal angle that is fit for recovering.

|{{SSBB|Olimar}}|| Olimar is limited to his jumps and [[Pikmin Chain]]. Pikmin Chain is a diagonal [[tether recovery|tether]] with a range that varies with the number of Pikmin Olimar has with him, making it easily edge-hogged and almost useless if he has no Pikmin with him. Strangely, Pikmin Chain gives more vertical distance if Olimar has no Pikmin than if he has one or two Pikmin.

|{{SSBB|Peach}}|| Peach's vertical recovery has been partially nerfed, as her midair jump now provides almost no vertical gain (the shortest in the game), but her Parasol provides more distance. Her float is unchanged. Peach Bomber can no longer stall her indefinitely up a wall. There is a greater chance for Peach to pull a Bob-omb, though it is still incredibly situational.

|{{SSBB|Pikachu}}|| Pikachu is now able to wall jump, and Pikachu can [[Quick Attack cancel]] to prevent ending lag. Quick Attack can no longer be aimed twice in the same direction and doesn't travel as far.

|{{SSBB|R.O.B.}}|| R.O.B. can use the up special given to him, [[Robo Burner]], multiple times in the air, and the move does not leave him helpless. The total time the jets can fire is the same regardless of whether it is used multiple times or for a single full-length burn. Using it multiple times increases vertical recovery distance. Robo Burner provides the largest vertical recovery in the game. His back aerial propels him forward, and his down aerial stops his momentum.

|{{SSBB|Samus}}|| Like Link, Samus's [[Grapple Beam]] now functions as a [[tether recovery]], and cannot attach to walls. Her bomb recovery grants less distance.

|{{SSBB|Sheik}}|| Due to increased Transformation time, it is usually no longer viable to transform into Zelda to recover. However, Sheik's [[chain]] can now be used as a tether and she can now wall cling.

|{{SSBB|Snake}}|| If his [[up special]], [[Cypher]], fails to recover, Snake can use his [[C4]] on himself in midair so he can use his up special again (see [[bomb recovery]]). Cypher covers a lot of distance, but if Snake is interrupted out of Cypher, he cannot use it again. The move is very easily edge guarded as well, but it does provide [[armor]]. Snake's recovery can be easily gimped by the [[grab release glitch]].

|{{SSBB|Sonic}}|| Sonic's primary vertical recovery is provided by his [[Spring Jump]]. His other special moves can provide substantial horizontal distance, but they cannot be used after his up special. Many players use his [[Spin Dash]] move for horizontal recovery and jump out of it for a bit of vertical recovery, use his [[Homing Attack]] for close-range recovery, and Spring Jump as a last resort. Homing Attack can be used repeatedly, but this is reliant on the position of Sonic's opponent, so it is not always the best option. Sonic's recovery can be easily gimped by the [[grab release glitch]].

|{{SSBB|Squirtle}}|| Squirtle can use [[Withdraw]] to aid its horizontal recovery, although it is highly situational. [[Waterfall]] provides decent distance and is difficult to edgeguard thanks to its hitbox. A fully charged [[Water Gun]] can push Squirtle the opposite direction with recoil, though this is rather situational. Squirtle has the ability to wall cling.

|{{SSBB|Wario}}|| Wario can use his [[Wario Bike]] to gain horizontal momentum, along with a third midair jump off the bike. However, it cannot be used again for 6 seconds if he has already used it. [[Wario Waft]] can also send Wario rocketing upwards if it is charged. Since his [[Corkscrew]] leaves him helpless and gains comparably minimal distance, it should only be used as a last resort.

|{{SSBB|Wolf}}|| Wolf is more limited in recovery options than Falco and Fox. His side special, [[Wolf Flash]], covers less ground than theirs and will still render him helpless, though it gives a fair amount of vertical recovery and can semi-spike or meteor smash at the end of the move. His up special, [[Fire Wolf]], provides him fast directional recovery, but he falls almost straight down after using it, and it has the worst accuracy and smallest ledge sweet spot of the three, though it also has much less startup lag; therefore, it is harder to edgeguard. It covers slightly less distance than Fox's but significantly more than Falco's. Wolf can wall jump to aid recovery. Unlike Fox, Wolf cannot use his {{b|Reflector|Wolf}} to stall in midair.

|{{SSBB|Yoshi}}|| Yoshi's [[Egg Throw]] in ''Brawl'' now gives him a slight hop in midair, but his air dodge recovery is no longer existent.

|{{SSBB|Zelda}}|| Farore's Wind still maintains much of the same strengths and weaknesses; despite covering a high distance (albeit slightly less than in ''Melee''), the angles at which it travels are very limited, while completely killing all of Zelda's momentum upon completion (she'll fall straight down a fair distance after use). As such, the move remains predictable and requires precision in order to grab ledges. The move's long startup lag makes it easily edge guarded. If Zelda lands directly on the stage after using Farore's Wind, she now suffers from long ending lag, making the move easily punishable. Transforming into Sheik takes much longer and is not as useful as a result, despite Sheik's new [[Chain]] and wall cling recovery. [[Nayru's Love]] can now aid recovery slightly.

|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}}||Bayonetta's primary recovery is [[Witch Twist]], which sends her a short distance upward. However, unlike most recoveries, she is not left helpless at the end of the move, allowing her to perform a double jump after it, followed by a second Witch Twist. She also can use [[Heel Slide|After Burner Kick]], which goes at an upward angle and can be used again if she hits an opponent. Both of these attacks can be used to recover together, but the more attacks she uses while in the air, the longer she has to recover when she lands on the ground. Both attacks also have largely disjointed hitboxes (especially Witch Twist), which can make it difficult to [[edgeguard]] her.

|{{SSB4|Bowser}}||Though Bowser's airspeed was toned down slightly, his double jump gives significantly higher height and [[Whirling Fortress]] travels significantly faster and further than it did in ''Brawl'', especially with button mashing. However, [[Flying Slam]] no longer gives Bowser any forward momentum, rendering it mostly unusable for recovery.

|{{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}}||Bowser Jr. has both a poor air jump and fast falling speed, which both hinder his recovery. However, [[Abandon Ship!]] sends him a great vertical distance, and tilting the control stick can send him a decent distance horizontally at the apex of his launch. In addition, Abandon Ship! doesn't leave Bowser Jr. helpless (although he can only perform a basic hammer swing and air dodge after ejecting) and has a large ledge sweet spot from below ledges. In addition to that, one can jump while using [[Clown Kart Dash]] to gain another midair jump, which aids his recovery further. However, if Bowser Jr. is hit with a weak enough hitbox, he will be unable to use Abandon Ship! again.

Custom specials: Koopa Meteor hinders his recovery compared to Abandon Ship!; it gains less height, is a purely vertical jump, and sends Bowser Jr. flying downward at high speed. Meteor Ejection moderately reduces the vertical height gained, hindering his recovery, although to a lesser extent. Koopa Drift gains more horizontal momentum when the spin is initiated. Air Cannon pushes Bowser Jr. back a little due to recoil.

|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}||Captain Falcon's Falcon Dive now travels less horizontal distance but more vertical distance than in ''Brawl'', though it no longer has grab armor. His [[air speed]] was also toned down.

Custom specials: Falcon Dash Punch provides him with a horizontal boost, although this has limited usage due to the move's long startup and ending lag. Falcon Strike provides greater vertical distance and slightly more horizontal distance, though Falcon can only use it once due to lacking a grab. Explosive Falcon Dive gives less vertical distance, although it still has a similar horizontal distance and is very powerful.

|{{SSB4|Charizard}}||Charizard's new side special, [[Flare Blitz]], provides excellent horizontal distance, although [[Recoil damage|it damages Charizard on use]], and it bounces back slightly and deals some additional self-damage if the move hits an object or character. It somewhat compensates for the removal of gliding. Fly gives less armor than before but travels more vertical distance.

|{{SSB4|Cloud}}||Cloud's recovery is incredibly lacking. [[Climhazzard]] only covers a mediocre vertical distance, and virtually no horizontal distance. Additionally, accidentally pressing the special button a second time causes him to plunge downward and not grab the ledge. Climhazzard specifically has code that prevents Cloud from [[tech]]ing a [[stage spike]] if hit while using it. Cloud can greatly boost the vertical and horizontal distance of Climhazzard by using it with a full [[Limit Charge|Limit Gauge]]; however, this is assuming he is in Limit state when offstage in the first place. On the other hand, he can also wall jump and has good air speed and jump height.

|{{SSB4|Corrin}}||Corrin's main recovery move is [[Draconic Ascent]]. The attack can be angled as well: angling it behind Corrin causes him to go straight up, providing as much vertical distance as a grounded jump + double jump, while angling it in front of them will reduce the vertical distance and provide more horizontal distance. Corrin's back aerial will also propel them forward slightly, similarly to R.O.B.'s. [[Dragon Lunge]] may also be used to stick to a wall and [[stall]]. It can be jumped out of for additional height, and if left or right are input, Corrin swings around and flings his or herself in that direction; it can cover some distance, but there are few occasions where it can actually be used to recover.

|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}}||As a clone of Pit, Dark Pit has almost identical recovery: three aerial jumps, each smaller than the last, and [[Power of Flight]] allowing him to fly straight with  extreme distance in any direction. [[Electroshock Arm]] provides some forward movement, but will cause him to [[Tumbling|reel]] briefly and is generally a poor choice for recovery.

Custom specials: Striking Flight noticeably reduces the distance traveled, and reduces the range of angles for the move, hindering its recovery potential, but Dark Pit is now somewhat protected from edge guards by a hitbox at the start. Breezy Flight significantly reduces the distance traveled, but it is much harder to edgeguard due to the move being executed more quickly, and the addition of a windbox which pushes away potential edge guarders.

Custom specials: Chopper Kong provides more vertical distance, but sacrifices horizontal distance (covering as much distance as Mario's unangled Super Jump Punch) and deals no damage whatsoever, leaving him open for edge guards. Kong Cyclone has a shorter duration, marginally reducing the height gained and horizontal movement, but it is almost impossible to edgeguard, both due to the shorter duration and the function of the move, pulling opponents in and damaging them. It also appears to grant some degree of [[armor]].

|{{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}||Super Sheet no longer gives Dr. Mario any momentum. Dr. Tornado gains significantly less height, but can be moved horizontally and is easier to mash. Dr. Mario can now wall jump, and his jump and airspeed are both higher, while his falling speed is lower.

Custom specials: Super Jump gains significantly more vertical and horizontal distance but lacks a hitbox (being virtually identical to the Chopper Kong custom special). Soaring Tornado provides more vertical distance but travels significantly less horizontal distance.

|{{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}||[[Duck Jump]] is Duck Hunt's primary recovery move, providing a good amount of vertical distance but mediocre horizontal distance. Duck Hunt can be steered to the side as they rise, and Duck Jump can actually cover more horizontal distance than vertical when steered to one side for the duration. The lack of vertical control or hitbox makes it very easy to edgeguard against.

|{{SSB4|Fox}}||[[Fire Fox]]'s distance was reverted back to ''Melee''. [[Fox Illusion]] also no longer leaves Fox helpless. However, his forward aerial has less of a hover effect, making it less effective for horizontal recovery, and he doesn't jump as high. He also cannot stall with {{b|Reflector|Fox}}, with the reflector reverting more to its state in ''Melee''.

Custom specials: Fox Burst travels a shorter distance, and has more ending lag, making it actually worsen Fox's recovery than Fire Fox on its own. Wolf Flash travels the same distance, but at a raised angle, slightly reducing the horizontal distance, but effectively reducing the distance Fox falls during the ending lag of the move, aiding his vertical recovery. Flying Fox has no hitbox, potentially leaving him open for an edgeguard, but makes up for this by being much faster. Also, the initial flight is shorter, but Fox gains a much bigger momentum boost at the end to compensate, giving it the same distance overall. Twisting Fox slides along walls instead of pushing into them, and is slightly harder to edgeguard due to the function and size of the hitboxes, but also covers slightly less distance.

|{{SSB4|Ganondorf}}||Ganondorf's recovery was worsened even further due to his lessened airspeed and the removal of grab armor on [[Dark Dive]] and [[Flame Choke]]. Flame Choke can now meteor smash the opponent off the stage if he lands on the edge with them.

|{{SSB4|Greninja}}||Greninja's overall recovery is formidable; an addition to its high aerial jump, both [[Shadow Sneak]] and [[Hydro Pump]] give it great distance in almost any direction (but not quite enough distance to recover from the blastzones if uninterrupted). The former is a teleport, which can bypass enemies if charged enough, and Hydro Pump can be angled to perform two dashes in any combination of the eight directions in a similar manner to [[Quick Attack]]. Unfortunately, Shadow Sneak slows Greninja's airspeed while charging, has considerable end lag, and if Greninja hits a wall during Hydro Pump, it will bounce off and be unable to use it or any remaining jumps until landing. However, Greninja can still wall cling in this state, and thus wall jump. As a situational recovery option, Greninja's down air gives it a great boost by jumping off of opponents - this should be used carefully, as it can often lead to [[SD]]s and removes Greninja's double jump if it connects.

Custom specials: Shadow Dash allows Greninja to more quickly teleport a reasonable distance forward, potentially improving its recovery. High Capacity Pump provides Greninja with significantly more distance, but is slightly slower, potentially making it easier to edgeguard. Single-Shot Pump sends Greninja slightly further than both pumps of the default move combined, but the direction cannot be changed, making it much more predictable.

|{{SSB4|Kirby}}||Kirby's recovery appears largely unchanged from ''Brawl'', though it is slightly shorter due to slower airspeed, and his new side special, [[Hammer Flip]], not stalling him in the air.

|{{SSB4|Little Mac}}||Little Mac's fast falling speed and poor aerial jump work against him, and [[Rising Uppercut]] is a purely vertical jump with low height, giving Little Mac overall weak recovery. [[Jolt Haymaker]] can aid his horizontal recovery, although it too leaves him helpless, and both moves additionally give subpar distance and have small ledge sweetspots that do not grab ledges until the moves are complete, making him extremely easy to [[gimp]] or edgeguard. While [[Straight Lunge]] does send Mac forward a good distance when charged sufficiently, it is generally too slow to be of much use recovering, and uncharged versions give little to no distance in the air. [[Slip Counter]] can also augment his recovery, should his opponent attempt to attack him in mid-air, as the counter itself propels him forward without causing helplessness. Little Mac can also use his KO Uppercut to aid his recovery because of its windbox, although this is very situational. Little Mac's terrible recovery, both vertically and horizontally, leads to him having what is likely the worst recovery in the game, and by extent, the series.

Custom specials: Both of Little Mac's custom side specials are worse recovery options than Jolt Haymaker, as they both provide poorer horizontal distance. Flaming Straight Lunge can potentially be used for recovery, as it charges much faster than the regular version. Tornado Uppercut improves Mac's vertical recovery somewhat, although it still suffers from having a small ledge sweet spot and is weaker. Rising Smash provides less height than Rising Uppercut but is very powerful.

|{{SSB4|Lucas}}||The [[Magnet Pull]] and [[wave zap]] techniques were removed in Smash 4, however, PK Thunder 2's traveling distance has been increased and Rope Snake's range has also increased to be a more reliable tether recovery; it also now has a hitbox, making it less punishable if it misses.

|{{SSB4|Lucina}}||Being a clone of [[Marth]], Lucina's recovery is nearly identical. Just like Marth's version of [[Dancing Blade]], it gives Lucina minimal horizontal distance. [[Shield Breaker]] can travel far further horizontally, but only if it is fully charged. Lucina’s horizontal hitbox is slightly wider than Marth’s when using Shield Breaker thanks to her leg being outstretched, thus making Shield breaker marginally more effective as a recovery. Like Marth, [[Dolphin Slash]] is Lucina's primary method of recovering vertically, and while it does gain good height, the horizontal distance is minimal.

Custom specials: Quick Missile greatly improves horizontal distance over Green Missile, although it has tremendous landing lag and will cause him to slide a short distance if he hits the ground while in the animation. Burial Header provides much more vertical distance and has much less landing lag, but the horizontal movement is mitigated due to significantly increased fall speed after he finishes rising. Mach Cyclone rises much higher but sacrifices horizontal movement. Fiery Jump Punch worsens the height Luigi gains but allows for very slight control of the angle of the jump, and the larger sweet spot potentially makes the move harder to edgeguard. Clothesline Cyclone is extremely situational due to the extremely little momentum it gains while mashing. Additionally, its immense ending lag almost guarantees a self-destruct if used offstage.

|{{SSB4|Mario}}||Mario's airspeed is much faster, and Super Jump Punch provides marginally more vertical distance than it did in ''Brawl''. Cape grants less lift in the air, but Mario has a greater jump height. F.L.U.D.D. is less viable for recovery due to Mario's greater airspeed, but it can still be useful.

Custom specials: Gust Cape is a better recovery tool, and the wind box can push away potential edge guarders. Super Jump grants Mario more distance and control over the jump's angle, but possesses no hitbox and is slower, making him easier to edgeguard. Explosive Punch reduces the move's distance and prevents control of the jump angle, but has larger and much stronger hitboxes, making the move very difficult to edgeguard. Shocking Cape worsens stalling potential but keeps Mario's horizontal momentum. High-Pressured F.L.U.D.D. grants slightly greater horizontal momentum, but Scalding F.L.U.D.D. grants less.

|{{SSB4|Marth}}||Shield Breaker and Dancing Blade give Marth less horizontal distance, weakening their effectiveness as recovery tools.

|{{SSB4|Mega Man}}||In addition to a wall jump, Mega Man can summon [[Rush Coil]] for a big vertical boost, giving good height quickly and without leaving Mega Man helpless. If Mega Man lands on the same Rush again, the height he gains is much greater, though the only way to do this is to use it above ground, meaning it cannot ordinarily be used for recovery. However, if Mega Man is [[spike]]d just after using Rush Coil, he will collide with it and get the second jump. In [[Team Battle]]s, Rush can be dropped off-stage to catch falling teammates, as they will automatically be sprung upwards in a similar manner upon contact. [[Crash Bomb]] can be used to recover if Mega Man manages to both stick it to a wall and be near it three seconds later when it explodes. If Mega Man sticks it to a fighter attempting to gimp him, he may be able to have it rub off onto him, making it easier to be hit by the explosion.

Custom specials: Tornado Hold provides less distance than Rush Coil, but will damage enemies below or very near Mega Man, making him harder to edgeguard. Beat carries Mega Man noticeably higher than Rush, and allows for more horizontal movement and control, but takes a brief moment before Mega Man starts rising and travels slower overall, making it easier to edgeguard.

|{{SSB4|Meta Knight}}||Meta Knight can no longer glide. [[Mach Tornado]] covers less distance and can no longer sweet spot the ledge. [[Dimensional Cape]] also grants slightly less vertical distance. While Shuttle Loop no longer initiates a glide, it gains far more vertical distance. Though his falling speed has been increased considerably, his airspeed is also much faster.

Custom specials: High-Speed Drill has greater horizontal distance than Drill Rush at the cost of the ability to change the angle. Shieldbreaker Drill doesn't travel as far. Blade Coaster provides Meta Knight with more horizontal distance, but at the cost of height. Lazy Shuttle Loop grants more height than the default version, but the slow loop at the beginning makes the move easier to react to and potentially easier to edgeguard. Shield Piercer provides less distance. Stealth Smasher allows Meta Knight to travel a further distance, but is slower and does not grant intangibility.

|{{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}||[[Soaring Axe Kick]] sends Brawler a fair distance vertically but gives virtually no horizontal distance at all, and automatically soars downward, similar to [[Final Cutter]]. [[Helicopter Kick]] covers a fair amount of horizontal distance but has a low vertical lift. [[Piston Punch]] covers only vertical distance, very similar to Little Mac's recovery.

 

|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}|| [[Lunar Launch]] sends Gunner upwards from an explosion and can be aimed at a slight angle. [[Cannon Uppercut]] blasts Gunner a short distance directly upwards with limited horizontal control, but can [[meteor smash]] edge guarders. [[Arm Rocket]] propels Gunner a good distance in the direction the player aims. Absorbing Vortex slows fall speed as long as the button is held.

|{{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}||[[Stone Scabbard]] launches Mii Swordfighter fairly high in the air and allows for slight adjustments to horizontal momentum. However, similar to [[Soaring Axe Kick]], it will send the Mii plummeting down after hitting the peak of the move. [[Skyward Slash Dash]] propels them a moderate distance in the direction the player chooses while they slash. [[Hero's Spin]] is identical to Link's Spin Attack.

 

|{{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}||Mr. Game & Watch's recovery lost [[bucket braking]], but gained the better recovering technique of {{h2|Oil Panic|Bucket Jumping}}, which can send him an incredible distance when paired with Fire. Up special also covers more vertical distance, and Mr. Game & Watch has higher airspeed.

Custom specials: Heavy Trampoline doesn't send Mr. Game & Watch as high as Fire, but is stronger. Trampoline Launch provides Mr. Game & Watch with an increased jump height, but he no longer opens his parachute at the end of the jump.

|{{SSB4|Ness}}||Ness can now immediately re-use PK Thunder if he hits a wall while traveling with it. ([https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/771D9592771127998398008819712_281534fc304.5.1.14950578386041677221.mp4 In action])

Custom specials: Lasting PK Thunder functions like Lucas' PK Thunder, sending Ness significantly further, and not disappearing if it hits an opponent, vastly improving his recovery. Rolling PK Thunder reduces the distance Ness is sent.

|{{SSB4|Peach}}||Peach's vertical recovery has been buffed, as her midair jump provides greater height. Peach Bomber's ending lag has been increased, but has less startup and now stalls Peach on walls once more (albeit not to the same extent as Melee). Her Parasol is faster and covers more height, but will automatically close after eight seconds of floating.

Custom specials: Flying Peach Bomber sends Peach diagonally upward a good distance, but it causes her to descend when the animation is over with a very high ending lag in the air and does not sweet spot the ledge. Flower Bomber travels a much shorter distance than her regular Peach Bomber. Parasol High Jump gives more vertical distance than her regular Parasol. However, she never opens her parasol, leaving herself helpless afterward. It additionally lacks a hitbox. Light Parasol gives a lower initial jump. However, for about 3 seconds she gains additional vertical recovery every time she opens her parasol, before entering helplessness for good. Grumpy Toad removes the default's stalling abilities.

Custom specials: Striking Flight noticeably reduces the distance traveled, and reduces the range of angles for the move, hindering its recovery potential, but Pit is now somewhat protected from edge guards by a hitbox at the start. Breezy Flight significantly reduces the distance traveled, but it is much harder to edgeguard due to the move being executed more quickly, and the addition of a windbox which pushes away potential edge guarders.

|{{SSB4|Robin}}||Robin's main recovery tool is [[Elwind]], which gives Robin great vertical height but a poor horizontal distance. Interestingly, Robin can gain more forward movement than backward movement from Elwind. If Robin's Elwind tome breaks, their recovery becomes almost nonexistent. Charging {{b|Thunder|Robin}} grants some momentum, albeit not very useful due to the move's lag.

Custom specials: Launch Star Plus can't be aimed, but sends Rosalina upwards much faster than Launch Star, making it harder to edgeguard. Launch Star Attack reduces the distance traveled but provides Rosalina with a hitbox to damage potential edge guarders.

|{{SSB4|Samus}}||Samus's {{b|Screw Attack|move}} travels more vertical distance, and her [[Grapple Beam]] has a longer range. Since her bombs don't stop falling speed as much as in ''Brawl'', it is no longer a practical recovery method.

Custom specials: Gale is faster and goes slightly farther, but has no hitbox or wind box for protection. Abyss is slower and reduces the distance traveled, in exchange for the ability to meteor smash opponents. Jellyfish has little utility for recovery, due to sending Sheik flying downwards at a high speed towards the end of the move. Pisces bounces forwards faster and at a lower angle, and if it hits an opponent, it causes her to jump forwards instead of backward, potentially improving recovery.

|{{SSB4|Shulk}}||Shulk's main recovery tool is [[Air Slash]], which gives him fair vertical distance but minimal horizontal distance. The first slash does not auto-sweet spot immediately unless the special button is pressed near the apex of the first slash, right when Shulk is level with a ledge. The move's second slash will give a slight momentum boost, especially if used as late as possible. [[Back Slash]] also gives a slight horizontal distance, although he will be stuck in the move until he lands. Additionally, Back Slash cannot grab ledges, which combined with its very quick descent speed, makes it a poor recovery option. He can also use [[Monado Arts]] to alter how he recovers: Jump will give him tremendous height on both regular jumps and increases the height of Air Slash's first slash, while Speed can boost his horizontal movement slightly. The Shield Art will lower his jumps and movement speed significantly, hindering his aerial movement.

|{{SSB4|Villager}}||Villager has the choice between [[Lloid Rocket]] and {{b|Balloon Trip|move}} for recovery. The former will give them no vertical height but excellent horizontal distance, and will not leave them helpless if they hits an opponent. The latter is an all-around solid recovery move, although it can easily be gimped if opponents pop one or both balloons and lack a damaging hitbox, making it unable to stop edgeguarding opponents.

|{{SSB4|Wario}}||Wario Waft covers much less height. However, Corkscrew covers more vertical distance and now automatically sweet spots ledges.

|{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}||Wii Fit Trainer's overall recovery is solid thanks to high normal jumps and slow fall speed. [[Super Hoop]] provides only moderate horizontal distance, but extreme vertical coverage if mashed perfectly, allowing Wii Fit Trainer to recover from near the bottom [[blast zone]] with Super Hoop alone. [[Header]] can also be used to provide a small boost both vertically and horizontally, which can allow Wii Fit Trainer to mix up the timing of her recovery somewhat. Wii Fit Trainer can also wall jump, giving her a recovery boost on stages with vertical undersides.

Custom specials: Jumbo Hoop swaps vertical reach for horizontal distance, only rising a moderate amount when mashed. Jumbo Hoop has a much larger attack range, deals heavy damage to opponents, lasts longer, and can even break shields. Hoop Hurricane rises even farther than Super Hoop when mashed, and has windboxes that pull opponents into the multi-hit attack, dealing a fair amount of damage.

The return of directional air dodging from ''Melee'' once again improves the recovery potential of every character, to an even greater extent; directional air dodges no longer halt momentum, and while air dodging now has very high ending lag, it does not inflict [[helpless]]ness. Most characters also have increased airspeed.

|{{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}||The duo can perform two midair jumps like Charizard and Ridley. [[Shock Spring Jump]] offers decent height that slightly increases when charged, but grants little sideways movement and lacks a hitbox during the ascent. [[Wonderwing]] provides good horizontal distance and is invincible against most attacks, however using the move 5 times within a stock will cause the duo to stumble; this stumble animation moves the duo forward in the air, meaning it still can be used to extend their recovery without consuming other resources, but this is somewhat risky due to the move having no hitboxes or protection and somewhat long ending lag when used with no feathers. Neither moves put Banjo & Kazooie into their [[helpless]] state, so these moves can be used together along with their midair jumps and air dodge. Finally, the explosions from [[Rear Egg]]'s grenade eggs can be used to [[Bomb recovery|regain the duo's recovery moves]], much like Snake's C4.

|{{SSBU|Bayonetta}}||[[Witch Twist]] grants less height, takes longer to sweet spot ledges, and can no longer sweet spot ledges from behind at all. However, the reintroduction of directional air dodges gives Bayonetta an extra, somewhat useful recovery option.

|{{SSBU|Bowser}}||[[Whirling Fortress]] does not travel as far.

|{{SSBU|Cloud}}||[[Climhazzard]] is no longer untechable, and the downward hit now sweet spots the ledge more reliably.

|{{SSBU|Corrin}}||[[Dragon Ascent]] travels further, but it now stalls at the end of the move.

|{{SSBU|Daisy}}||Being {{SSBU|Peach}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], Daisy's recovery is practically identical: [[Daisy Parasol]] only grants protection during the ascent, but gains decent height and can allow Daisy to glide for immense horizontal distance. [[Daisy Bomber]] can also extend Daisy's horizontal recovery and deter edge guarders. She can also use her [[fighter ability]], Float, to gain extra horizontal distance.

|{{SSBU|Dark Pit}}||Like with {{SSBU|Pit}}, Dark Pit's [[Power of Flight]] can now grab the ledge when facing backward, but stalls upon completion, and he can now act out of [[Electroshock Arm]] if it connects with an opponent.

|{{SSBU|Dark Samus}}||Being {{SSBU|Samus}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], Dark Samus's recovery is practically identical: {{b|Screw Attack|move}} grants decent height and protection but little horizontal distance. {{b|Bomb|Samus}} can be used to extend Dark Samus's horizontal recovery, and she can use her Grapple Beam as a [[tether recovery]].

|{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}||[[Rocketbarrel Boost]] gains less vertical distance, hampering Diddy Kong's recovery, though its horizontal distance appears unchanged. [[Monkey Flip]] also grants less distance.

|{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}||[[Dr. Tornado]] has slightly less endlag, making it more useful for recovery. However, Dr. Mario now has slower airspeed.

|{{SSBU|Fox}}||Like {{SSBU|Falco}}'s Falco Phantasm, Fox's [[Fox Illusion]] covers less horizontal distance and can no longer pass through shields. [[Fire Fox]]'s distance has also been reduced.

|{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}||[[Belay]] travels slightly farther and is more controllable when used by a solo climber. When used by both climbers, the move travels farther vertically but shorter horizontally, and the partner's hitbox can now be out prioritized. [[Squall Hammer]] doesn't travel as high when mashed and no longer snaps to the ledge.

|{{SSBU|Inkling}}||[[Super Jump]] grants impressive height and solid horizontal distance. The move deals minor damage on startup and on landing, but the flight itself does not deal damage. [[Splat Roller]] can slightly extend Inkling's horizontal recovery and gives an extra jump.

|{{SSBU|Isabelle}}||[[Balloon Trip]] is practically identical to {{SSBU|Villager}}'s variant of the move; Isabelle travels very high and far, but the move deals no damage, travels shorter than Villager's version of the move, and can be intercepted by popping the balloons. She can also use [[Fishing Rod]] as a tether recovery.

|{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}||[[Pound]] has reduced ending lag, increasing the move's effective recovery potential. Jigglypuff can once again steer during [[Rollout]]'s freefall if it hits an opponent like in ''Brawl'', and can now grab the ledge during this freefall state.

|{{SSBU|Joker}}||[[Grappling Hook]] is Joker's primary recovery move, a diagonal tether recovery with a good distance similar to Ivysaur's [[Vine Whip]]. The dodges from his [[Gun]] move can be used to gain some horizontal distance before using the Grappling Hook. When [[Arsène]] is summoned, the Grappling Hook is replaced with Wings of Rebellion, a very high jump similar to Pit's [[Power of Flight]]; this move cannot be angled as sharply, but instead grants intangibility during startup.

|{{SSBU|Kazuya}}||Alongside a unique double jump that goes further than most, Kazuya's main recovery move is [[Devil Wings]], his up special. In spite of its ending lag, this move does not render him helpless meaning he can perform an airdodge after. Devil Wings can slightly steer him left or right as well as damage nearby opponents. Kazuya can also use [[Devil Fist]] as a short ranged horizontal recovery, but its usage is mutually exclusive with Devil Wings.

|{{SSBU|Ken}}||Being {{SSBU|Ryu}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], Ken's recovery is very similar: [[Shoryuken]] is his primary recovery move, traveling a decent height but granting little horizontal distance. He can also use [[Focus Attack]] and [[Tatsumaki Senpukyaku]] to extend his horizontal recovery, and [[Hadoken]] can halt his momentum when falling. Compared to {{SSBU|Ryu}}, Ken's Heavy Shoryuken travels a little farther horizontally, but the multi-hit nature and reduced distance of his Tatsumaki Senpukyaku make it less safe to use.

|{{SSBU|King K. Rool}}||[[Propellerpack]] travels very high (although not necessarily far horizontally) which is unusual for someone of his weight class, and the damaging propeller grants some protection from [[meteor smash]]es and [[stage spike]]s. King K. Rool can also use his [[up aerial]] as an impromptu double jump in niche situations such as being launched very high and surviving, as K. Rool's recovery is geared towards going low.

|{{SSBU|Link}}||[[Remote Bomb]] can be detonated manually after Z-dropping, making bomb recovery easier. However, the Remote Bomb cannot be detonated if Link is helpless, and Link no longer has a [[tether recovery]] due to the loss of his Hookshot.

|{{SSBU|Little Mac}}||[[Jolt Haymaker]] no longer inflicts [[helplessness]], allowing Little Mac to use [[Rising Uppercut]] afterward and thus improving his recovery distance overall. However, it can only be used once even if Little Mac is hit out of it, hindering its already poor safety.

|{{SSBU|Lucario}}||[[Extreme Speed]] has less end lag and landing lag and now has a hitbox when it crashes into a surface, but it now stalls at the end and is somewhat more awkward to control.

|{{SSBU|Lucas}}||[[PK Thunder]], along with many other moves, now has arrows pointing in the direction he will get launched. The window for using PK Thunder again after bouncing off a wall has increased, but the move carries less momentum than before, slightly reducing its distance. Additionally, Lucas's air dodge gives him the highest momentum and longest distance of all air dodges in the game, tied with {{SSBU|Ness}}.

|{{SSBU|Luigi}}||[[Luigi Cyclone]] grants much less height when mashed, eliminating the move's usefulness as a recovery tool aside from stalling tactics. However, [[Green Missile]] and [[Super Jump Punch]] provide more distance in their respective directions.

|{{SSBU|Mario}}||[[Super Jump Punch]] does not sweet spot the ledge as early as it did in ''Smash 4'', making Mario's recovery less safe overall.

|{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}||[[Burning Dropkick]] can no longer be charged, significantly reducing its maximum travel distance. [[Feint Jump]]'s kick now sends Mii Brawler downwards, reducing its recovery. [[Soaring Axe Kick]] travels slightly higher and can now sweet spot the ledge during its ascent; the second hit now has to be initiated manually much like [[Climhazzard]], allowing Mii Brawler to drift farther horizontally for recovery.

[[Suplex]] travels farther horizontally than [[Headache Maker]] did, but KO's the Mii Brawler first if used as a [[sacrificial KO]]. [[Onslaught]] has more reach than Suplex, but is much slower to start and doesn't sweetspot the ledge. [[Thrust Uppercut]] travels diagonally and can be angled slightly, making it more useful for recovery than [[Piston Punch]]. [[Helicopter Kick]] travels more horizontally than any of his other up-specials, allowing him to recover from further offstage in exchange for depth.

|{{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}||[[Airborne Assault]] can no longer be charged, but it travels farther than it did in ''Smash 4'' when uncharged and no longer leaves Mii Swordfighter helpless. [[Stone Scabbard]] travels higher, grants more horizontal momentum, and can now sweet spot ledges from behind.

[[Gale Stab]] now slows down if it hits an opponent, making it slightly less safe to use against active edge guarders than [[Slash Launcher]].

|{{SSBU|Min Min}}||Outside of her double jump and air dodge, Min Min is limited to using only [[ARM Hook]] for her recovery. It is a long ranged tether recovery similar to {{SSBU|Ivysaur}}'s [[Vine Whip]], {{SSBU|Joker}}'s [[Grappling Hook]], and {{SSBU|Byleth}}'s [[Sword of the Creator]].

 

|{{SSBU|Ness}}||Similar to {{SSBU|Lucas}}, Ness's [[PK Thunder]] now has an arrow pointing in the direction he will get launched. PK Thunder itself travels farther and has greater intangibility, and the window for reusing the move after bouncing off a wall has lengthened. Additionally, Ness's air dodge gives him the highest momentum and longest distance of all air dodges in the game, tied with Lucas.

|{{SSBU|Olimar}}||[[Winged Pikmin]] travels less distance with consecutive uses.

|{{SSBU|Peach}}||{{b|Toad|move}} now halts Peach's movement when used in midair, worsening the move's recovery potential. However, Peach can now control her drift sooner after using [[Peach Bomber]].

|{{SSBU|Pit}}||[[Power of Flight]] can now grab the ledge even if Pit is facing backward, but the move now stalls on completion, reducing its distance. [[Upperdash Arm]] can now be acted out of if it hits an opponent.

|{{SSBU|Pyra}}||[[Prominence Revolt]] has a rising hit, followed by a falling hit, similar to {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}'s [[Stone Scabbard]]. The move covers an average vertical distance and has almost no horizontal movement. Pyra is able to grab the ledge from deceptively low at the apex of the move. Pyra can also [[Swap to Mythra]] in order to use her recovery.

|{{SSBU|Ridley}}||Like Charizard, Ridley can perform two midair jumps. [[Wing Blitz]] is Ridley's primary recovery move, allowing him to fly in four directions, similar to [[Fire Fox]]. However, Ridley cannot travel diagonally and the move has a rather long startup. [[Space Pirate Rush]] can be used to extend his horizontal recovery and can function as a [[sacrificial KO]] if he grabs an opponent.

|{{SSBU|Roy}}||[[Blazer]] travels farther, but the first half of the attack no longer sweet spots the ledge.

|{{SSBU|Shulk}}||The ability to select [[Monado Arts]] more quickly allows Shulk to access his Jump Art more easily for recovery. However, the Arts themselves were reworked to function like the [[Hyper Monado Arts]] custom move from ''Smash 4''; the Jump Art now has a longer cooldown and shorter duration, and makes Shulk even more vulnerable to damage. Speed Art further reduces Shulk's jump height, making the Art even worse for vertical recovery.

|{{SSBU|Snake}}||[[Cypher]] can now be destroyed, reducing the safety of Snake's recovery. However, due to the reintroduction of directional air dodges, Snake can use his air dodge to grab the ledge and Cypher's lingering hitbox can cover his air dodge. The recovery is not interrupted if Snake is hit instead.

|{{SSBU|Sora}}||If Sora's long, floaty jumps are not enough to return, [[Aerial Sweep]] can provide even more height while the direction can be influenced left or right during the ascent. If Sora still is unable to return, he can use [[Sonic Blade]] immediately after the peak of Aerial Sweep, which can lock on the closest [[edge]]. However, Sora will then become [[helpless]], leading to a [[self destruct]] if he does not connect with an edge or is not above a [[floor]].

|{{SSBU|Sonic}}||[[Spring Jump]] travels higher, but provides much less intangibility. [[Homing Attack]] can be activated much more quickly and is more accurate, possibly improving its recovery potential against reckless edge guarders.

|{{SSBU|Wario}}||[[Wario Bike]] now has a 6-second cooldown between uses, reducing its safety.

|{{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}}||[[Super Hoop]] has a notably reduced maximum vertical distance, although it is now much easier to achieve a perfect mash.

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Super Jump Punch Brawl recovery.png|Mario's [[Super Jump Punch]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

PikminChain.jpg|Olimar's [[Pikmin Chain]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

Recovery.png|Peach's [[Peach Parasol]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

RecoveryGIF2.gif|{{SSB|Kirby}} recovering on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in ''Smash 64''.

Mario's Recovery Options.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}} using his various recovery options to recover onto the stage in ''Melee''. (In order of: Midair jump, Super Jump Punch, wall jump, Cape, Mario Tornado, Super Jump Punch) This is a [[TAS]] clip from ''[[Perfect Control]]''.

* Yoshi's Egg Throw in ''SSB64'' and ''Melee'' and Jigglypuff's Sing in all games are the only examples of an up special with absolutely no recovery usage whatsoever.