Editing Robin (SSB4)

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{{disambig2|Robin's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Robin}}
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Robin
|image        = [[Image:Robin SSB4.png|250px|Robin]]
|universe     = [[Fire Emblem]]
|game         = SSB4
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]] 
|tier = E
|ranking = 31
}}
<!--Despite the presence of two genders available for Robin in both Fire Emblem: Awakening and Super Smash Bros. 4, SmashWiki uses male pronouns when addressing the character due to the male's greater prominence in the reveal trailer and official site.-->
:{{cquote|Robin Brings the Thunder!|cite=Introduction Tagline}}
'''Robin''' ({{ja|ルフレ|Rufure}}, ''Reflet'') is a newcomer in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Robin was confirmed during a live stream, alongside {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, on the official ''Super Smash Bros.'' website on July 14th, 2014. Like {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSB4|Villager}}, and {{SSB4|Corrin}}, players can select either male and female variants of Robin, as in his home game ''{{s|fireemblemwiki|Fire Emblem: Awakening}}''.

In the Japanese version, the male and female Robin are once again voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya and Miyuki Sawashiro, respectively. In the English version, the male Robin is once again voiced by David Vincent, and the female Robin is now voiced by Lauren Landa, who replaces Michelle Ruff and Wendee Lee.

Robin is ranked 31st out of 56 characters on the [[tier list]] at the end of E tier, making him the lowest ranked mid-tier character. Robin has strong zoning options due to his tomes, with [[Thunder (Robin)|Thunder]] being a versatile projectile at multiple charges, [[Arcfire]] a strong tool for area denial and combo starting, [[Elwind]] a strong [[meteor smash]] at point blank that can be used for offstage [[edgeguarding]], and [[Nosferatu]] being a tide-turning, healing grab. He also has high KO power courtesy of the [[Levin Sword]], which grants very good knockback compared to the quick startup of his attacks. Finally, his used tomes and broken Levin Sword can become powerful tactical items if tracked correctly, being imperative for advanced [[shield break combo]]s and KO confirms in the hands of a skilled player. However, he is burdened with poor mobility, including having the slowest run speed in the game, and a lackluster defensive game due to a lack of landing options and combo breakers. His grab range is infamously short and laggy, while his disjointed range is also very short for a weapon-based fighter, making close range combat risky without use of his tomes, and his attacks have rather awkward swings, which can make it difficult to hit opponents. His biggest issue, however, is his durability system, which removes his strong tools when his tomes or Levin Sword eventually break, forcing him to keep track of their uses before they run out: without his tomes, Robin becomes noticeably easy to [[approach]] due to a lack of zoning options (even losing use of his recovery move at worst), and without the Levin Sword his range, damage output and KO power becomes even lower due to him switching to the shorter and weaker [[Bronze Sword]]. Due to these factors, Robin has a high learning curve due to his fluctuating playstyle and difficult broken tool combos, and is outmatched by faster, more mobile characters regardless.

==Attributes==
Robin has a much different playstyle compared to his fellow ''Fire Emblem'' characters. Wielding both tomes and swords, he can keep opponents at a distance with his magic while punishing them with his Bronze and Levin Swords. However, his tomes and swords have a unique durability mechanic. When this is coupled with his possession of the slowest [[dashing|running]] speed in the game, a poor grab range with noticeable ending lag, and a lack of melee range and movement speed that his fellow swordsmen have, Robin thus functions best like in his home game ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'': a {{s|fireemblemwiki|Tactician}} that optimally plays thoughtfully and tactfully by pressuring and keeping foes at bay with his tomes while capitalizing on his opponent's mistakes with powerful magic or sword attacks.

One of his most potent weapons is the Levin Sword, which is a powerful, longer-ranged, and electrically-charged blade that functions as a terrific offensive tool due to its excellent pressure capabilities coupled with its high KO and chaining potential. Robin whips this out for his smash and directional aerial attacks when a smash input is inputted. It can be swung eight times before it breaks. In the air, Robin may punish aerial and post-recovery opponents by spiking them point-blank with the first shot of [[Elwind]], his up special. [[Nosferatu]] is a self-healing move, however it is tricky to use as the opponent must be in almost point-blank range to land it. A reliable way to hit a skilled player with it is to capture them with Arcthunder and immediately strike them with Nosferatu. The move heals Robin more if cast from behind and while having a higher damage percentage than his opponent. Robin's down throw can quickly rack up damage or lead into guaranteed KO setups at higher percentages, which makes it one of the most potent tools in Robin's arsenal. 

Robin's other weapons grant him spacing, pressuring, and additional damaging capabilities. Both his Thunder and Fire tomes have capabilities for disrupting opponents, racking up damage, and opening up windows to chain attacks together. [[Thunder (Robin)|Thunder]] and the slightly stronger [[Elthunder]] peppers at mid-range or shorter, while [[Arcthunder]] travels for longer and has trapping capabilities for pressure, combos and setups, and [[Thoron]] pierces through opponents and deals considerable knockback. [[Arcfire]] produces a trapping, multi-hitting pillar of flame that is instrumental for approaching or disrupting [[approach|approaches]], applying pressure, and chaining together attacks. After two hits of his jab, it can proceed into either a rapid wind jab or a singular fire explosion. The former repeatedly hits foes with wind all the way to the high-knockback finishing slash, while the latter three-step jab ends in a fiery blast with higher power and knockback. Also, Robin's weaker Bronze Sword has capacity for combos due to its weaker power and knockback. His neutral air covers both his front and back successively, which can be useful for spacing in the air. His down tilt can keep away grounded foes in front of him. Lastly, his discarded tomes and Levin Swords act as throwable projectiles that deal immense damage and shield stun with high knockback. Properly managing Robin's discarded weapons is crucial for optimal Robin play, as the opportunities they can potentially grant are significant.

However, as previously stated, Robin suffers from numerous weaknesses, such as being the slowest runner in the game. Furthermore, he lacks defensive options and has trouble brushing off foes, especially those who are directly below him, making him susceptible to rush-downs and juggles. His tilts generally have short range, making it difficult for Robin to fight at mid-range outside of the use of tomes. Many of his moves, specifically his smash attacks and special attacks, have significant ending lag, which leaves him wide open for punishment proceeding their execution. His recovery, Elwind, leaves him vulnerable and interceptable after use, and when not properly managed or kept track of, can run out at critical times. Lastly, Robin's durability mechanic limits his offensive options when either the Levin Sword or tomes are exhausted.

Robin benefits little from customs, with his only notable options being the Thunder variants. Thunder+ has highly improved power across all stages, the projectiles have more range, with Elthunder and Arcthunder wasting very slightly less durability. However, it charges slower, and has only half the durability of the original, with Thoron immediately exhausting the tome regardless of how much durability is left. Speed Thunder is, unsurprisingly, faster across all stages, regarding both the projectiles' speed and charging, but the projectiles have less range and noticeably less power. All other custom moves have very situational advantages, and usually fail to compensate for their disadvantages.

Overall, Robin is a tactically-based fighter with varied spacing, damage-accumulating and KO options that must be used wisely and opportunely. At the same time, his lack of mobile and defensive options leave him vulnerable to pressure and combos. With this, Robin players must keep track of their weapons' durability, intelligently respond to their opponents, and take precise offensive action for success in battle.

==Update history==
Robin has been noticeably buffed via updates, especially in update [[1.1.0]] with increased damage outputs, decreased ending lag, and bigger hitboxes for certain attacks. The knockback and ending lag on his down throw were also reduced, which consequently improved combo set-ups that use that move. Update [[1.1.3]] resulted in his down aerial's damage output was increased, his down smash and all of his aerials had their lag decreased, and a few of his moves having their hitboxes become bigger, most notably to his forward tilt. Robin also benefits from the changes on the shield mechanics in brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]], with the high [[hitlag]] on his Levin Sword-based attacks becoming more useful and safer on shield.

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} 1.0.4'''
*{{Buff|Robin can now grab edges from behind while performing [[Elwind]].}}
*{{Bugfix|Fixed a glitch where charging [[Thunder]] in midair refreshed Robin's double jump.}}
*{{Bugfix|Fixed a glitch where {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} could perform an infinite footstool on Robin.}}
*{{Change|Neutral attack's second hit has been adjusted.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.6'''
*{{buff|Neutral infinite's knockback decreased and its hits connect together better.}}
*{{buff|Forward tilt's "deadspot" has been partially fixed.}}
*{{change|Tomes no longer disappear when landing on platforms.}}
*{{bugfix|Fixed a glitch where female Robin's Levin Sword would not repeatedly flash to indicate that it was about to break.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.8'''
*{{change|Neutral infinite slightly pushes Robin backward upon completion. While this can potentially push him off a stage, the push effect can also enable him to space better.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.1.0'''
*{{buff|Down throw's knockback altered|80 (base)/55(growth)|30/88 and its ending lag decreased|43 frames|37. This makes it better for follow-ups.}}
*{{buff|Up throw deals 1% more damage|8%|9%.}}
*{{buff|Forward aerial deals 1% more damage: 6.5% → 7.5% (Bronze), 11.5% → 12.5% (Levin).}}
*{{buff|Levin Sword-based up smash's hitbox sizes increased|3.2|4.3.}}
*{{buff|Thunder and Elthunder deal 1% more damage: 3.5% → 4.5% (Thunder), 9.5% → 10.5% (Elthunder).}}
*{{buff|Speed Elthunder and Elthunder+ deal more damage: 5% → 5.8% (Speed), 11% → 12.7% (Elthunder+).}}
*{{buff|All variations of Thunder, Elthunder and Arcthunder have had their ending lag decreased by 3 and 10 frames respectively.}}
*{{change|Elwind's movement mechanics altered.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.1.1'''
*{{change|First victory animation slightly changed. The Levin Sword now emits a much more visible trail when Robin swings it.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.1.3'''
*{{buff|Forward tilt's position changed and size increased|4.0|5.0. This effectively removes its "deadspot".}}
*{{buff|Neutral aerial's position changed and hitbox sizes increased: 4.0 → 5.0 (hitboxes 0 and 1), 3.0 → 5.0 (hitbox 2).}}
*{{buff|All aerials' landing lag decreased: 20 → 18 (neutral, forward, up), 21 → 19 (back), 28 → 26 (down).}}
*{{buff|Levin Sword-based forward aerial's position changed and late hitbox size increased|1.5|2.5.}}
*{{buff|Levin Sword-based down aerial deals more damage: 10% → 11% (early), 5% → 8% (late).}}
*{{buff|Levin Sword-based down aerial's hitbox size increased: 4.0 → 4.5}}
*{{change|Levin Sword-based down aerial's non-spiking hitbox 1 angle altered|80°|70°.}}
*{{nerf|Levin Sword-based down aerial's early to middle hitbox transition increased|1 frame|2.}}
*{{buff|Down smash's cooldown decreased|61 frames|56.}}
<!--*{{buff|Down air (Levin) has new late 6.0 damage hitbox}}-->

==Moveset==
Robin's tilts solely use the Bronze Sword, while his smash attacks use the Levin Sword (provided it is not broken). All his aerials except neutral aerial can use either sword—if Robin tilts a direction in midair, he'll use the Bronze Sword, but if Robin taps a direction like a smash attack in the air, he will use the Levin Sword. After using the Levin Sword for any attack, Robin will continue to use it for all directional aerial attacks until it breaks or if he uses an attack that resets his equipped sword to the Bronze Sword. The attacks that switch to the Bronze Sword are his neutral attack, tilts, neutral aerial, dash attack, floor attacks, and edge attack.

Compared to the Bronze Sword, the Levin Sword deals significantly more damage and knockback with KOing potential. It also deals [[electric]] damage, has higher [[reach]], [[freeze frames]], and a lingering hitbox, dealing less damage if it hits late. Conversely, Robin's Bronze Sword has less reach, deals much weaker knockback and damage, while only hitting on one frame with less freeze frames. As an upside, the Bronze Sword combos effectively due to its weaker stats.

{{MovesetTable
|game=SSB4
|neutralcount=3
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral3dmg=5% (Arcfire finisher)
|neutralinfdmg=1% (Elwind loop), 2% (Elwind finisher)
|neutraldesc=Robin starts with an upward slash, followed by a downward slash. The move can then proceed to a third finishing hit or into a rapid combo, depending on whether the A button is held or mashed. The first is a fiery high-knockback explosion which can KO around 170%; it costs 1 durability from Arcfire and cannot be used if Arcfire is expended. The second is a barrage of wind blades that hits multiple times and ends with a high-knockback wind slash, which draws from Elwind's durability; it uses up 1 durability every 2 seconds for a maximum potential of 18 seconds. If both tomes are depleted, Robin will only be able to use the first two sword slashes. Its fast startup, deceptively high range and damage/KO potential make it a go-to option on the ground.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=7.5%
|ftiltdesc=A sword slash angled downwards in a crescent shape. A quick spacing tool, but has poor reach, and low knockback.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=6%
|utiltdesc=An upward sword slash. Primarily an anti-air as it has almost no hitboxes at the side of Robin, and also isn't particularly powerful knockback-wise, but can knock opponents into the air where Robin can start combos.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdesc=A very quick downward slash, with quick recovery time. Robin's fastest tilt, though lacking in range and knockback. Knocks enemies away.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdesc=A short sword stab close to Robin's body. Makes Robin dash forward on startup, and deals good knockback, able to KO at high percentages. Long start up and significant lag after use makes it unwieldy, although it is a reliable KO move when used against an unsuspecting opponent.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg=Bronze: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9.6}}<br/>Levin: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|22}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (late)
|fsmashdesc=A forwards-reaching half-slash of decent range with Robin's sword ending in front of his body, akin to a stab. A viable close range punish but suffers from long endlag and slight startup. The Levin Sword version KOs around 100%, while the Bronze Sword KOs around 175%.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg=Bronze: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9}}<br/>Levin: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|21}} (clean sword), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (clean body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (late)
|usmashdesc=An upward thrust with mainly vertical knockback and high ending lag. Opponents directly beside Robin can be hit by the move as well. Without Levin Sword, it has poor knockback and horizontal reach. With Levin Sword, the move can KO around 110%.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg=Bronze: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}}<br/>Levin: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|21}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (mid), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (late)
|dsmashdesc=An overhead slash which ends with Robin slamming his sword onto the ground while crouching. With the Levin Sword, the slam generates brief sparks on both sides of Robin, which can hit opponents even after he starts getting up. This property does not happen with the Bronze Sword, meaning this move can only hit on both sides with the Levin Sword. Bronze Sword KOs around 150% while Levin Sword KOs around 110%. Robin's most reliable punish move on the ground due to the duration of its hitbox, but suffers from ending lag.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=7% (hits 1-2)
|nairdesc=A fast slash in front, then behind Robin. The backwards slash can hit opponents if Robin fast falls from a short hop behind them. Has next to no KO potential, but a decent spacing option. If Robin uses this move while equipped with the Levin Sword, he will equip the Bronze Sword again, making this his only aerial with this property. Auto cancels if used after a short hop.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=Bronze: 7.5%<br/>Levin: 12.5% (clean), 5% (late)
|fairdesc=Robin winds up and then does a swooping forward slash. Because of its arc, it can catch grounded opponents while in the air. A reliable spacing tool that deals a lot of damage. With the Bronze sword, it has very poor KO potential, but the knockback makes it easy to combo with. The Levin Sword has a lingering hitbox that can deal damage during the move's final frames. With Levin Sword, the move can KO around 140%.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=Bronze: 9%<br/>Levin: 15% (clean), 5% (late)
|bairdesc=Robin leans back for a quick backwards stab. Fast, but somewhat narrow hitbox which can make landing it awkward. If the Levin Sword version does land, this is Robin's strongest aerial attack, KOing as early as 100% (although his up air can KO earlier high in the air). The Levin Sword version can hit a few frames after the move ends, which can surprise opponents.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=Bronze: 7%<br/>Levin: 13% (clean), 5% (late)
|uairdesc=An upwards slash with a large arc swing in a similar fashion to Marth's up air. With the Bronze Sword, it is a great juggling tool due to its low knockback and large arc, and with the Levin Sword it is Robin's most effective aerial due to it's massive range and KO potential. Can hit at the end of the move when Robin's sword is still. KOs around 155%; with Levin Sword, KOs around 110%.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=Bronze: 7%<br/>Levin: 10% (early), 11% (clean), 5% (late)
|dairdesc=A quick downward one-handed slash that also hits slightly in front of Robin. The sweetspot in the middle of the Levin Sword can [[meteor smash]] while it is swung down, while the Bronze Sword cannot meteor at all. Like all Robin's aerials, the move has a lingering hitbox if the Levin Sword is used. The long recovery frames and high landing lag makes this move unreliable.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=A short-ranged magical grab with long ending lag and terrible reach on par with Ganondorf's. Due to its lag, it is easily punishable, and gives Robin one of the worst-reaching shield grabs in the game; this can be remedied somewhat with a pivot grab, although it still suffers from endlag.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=3%
|pummeldesc=Zaps opponent with magic. Slow, in fact it is the second slowest pummel in the game, with only the {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}'s pummel being slower.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=8%
|fthrowdesc=Magically flings opponent forward. Somewhat fixed knockback, although too high for any followups.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=11%
|bthrowdesc=Turns around and tosses the foe a fair distance above and behind Robin. Usually throws the foe out of reach for a follow up combo, but has high knockback growth, being a KO throw at high percentages (especially near the edge). Deals the most damage of all his throws.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=9%
|uthrowdesc=Sends the foe straight up. Better damage and KO potential, but noticeably less follow-up ability than the down throw.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=6%
|dthrowdesc=Slams foe down, bouncing them vertically. Extremely low base knockback, perfect for follow-ups at any percentage. Its low hitstun, however, prevents true combos into moves other than jab and up tilt. 
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=Swipes forward with the Bronze Sword, then back.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=7%
|floorbdesc= Swipes backwards with the Bronze Sword, then forwards.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Slashes with the Bronze Sword behind himself, then forwards.
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=7%
|edgedesc= Climbs up and pokes the opponent with the Bronze Sword.
|nspage=Thunder (Robin)
|nsdefname=Thunder
|nsdefdmg=4.5% (Thunder), 10.5% (Elthunder), 10% (Arcthunder), 10.5% (Thoron)
|nsdefdesc=Robin casts thunder magic from his tome. This is a chargeable projectile with distinct properties for each charge level: Thunder (a fast, weak, and short-ranged spark) is produced when the move is uncharged, followed by Elthunder (A yellow, stronger blast with more range) which is cast when briefly charged, then Arcthunder (a red, gradually accelerating and multiple-hitting projectile), and finally Thoron (an infinite-ranged powerful beam of lightning) when fully charged.
|nsc1name=Thunder+
|nsc1dmg=5% (Thunder), 11% (Elthunder), 5% (Arcthunder), 1.2%/3.5% (Thoron)
|nsc1desc=Robin casts stronger lightning magic. More powerful overall, with slower charging and less durability.
|nsc2name=Speed Thunder
|nsc2dmg=2% (Thunder), 5% (Elthunder), 2.5% (Arcthunder), 1%/10% (Thoron)
|nsc2desc=Robin casts lightning spells quicker than normal. Faster and weaker overall. Durability is unchanged.
|ssdefname=Arcfire
|ssdefdmg=2% (shot), 1% (pillar)
|ssdefdesc=Robin casts fire magic from his Arcfire tome. It creates a tiny fireball that travels diagonally downward from above his head and bursts into a pillar of flame on impact. It is primarily useful for disrupting approaches and capitalizing on the opponent's reaction.
|ssc1name=Arcfire+
|ssc1dmg=2% (shot), 8%/7% (explosion)
|ssc1desc=Robin uses a slower, stronger tome to cast Arcfire. Creates a large single-hit explosion with decent knockback in lieu of the usual flame pillar, and gives the fireball more horizontal reach.
|ssc2name=Fire Wall
|ssc2dmg=7%/4% (pillar)
|ssc2desc=Creates a larger pillar which sticks around longer and offers mild protection against attacks. The fire is also cast directly in front of Robin, and is sent almost directly downwards in the air. Casting is significantly faster.
|usdefname=Elwind
|usdefdmg=7% (shot 1 clean), 5% (shot 1 late), 5% (shot 2)
|usdefdesc=Robin casts Elwind below himself twice which propels him into the air. The first wind blade can meteor smash aerial foes directly below him. When Elwind is depleted, Robin will have no means of recovery for 6 seconds, which can prove disastrous if he wastes his tome uses.
|usc1name=Soaring Elwind
|usc1dmg=5% (shots 1 and 2)
|usc1desc=Robin alters the lifting power of each gust. The first one has less recovery potential, but the second has much more. Each wind blade takes significantly longer to cast.
|usc2name=Gliding Elwind
|usc2dmg=7% (shot 1 clean), 5% (shot 1 late), 5% (shot 2 clean), 4% (shot 2 late)
|usc2desc=Casting Elwind at an angle, Robin fires the first gust more sideways, providing more horizontal distance than vertical, while the second gives a much lower amount of vertical height than the standard spell.
|dsdefname=Nosferatu
|dsdefdmg=0.8% (per hit)
|dsdefdesc=Robin casts Nosferatu on a close opponent to drain their life force, healing Robin as a result. Inflicts constant damage and acts a grab. More energy is drained if the player mashes the special attack button, attacks from behind, and/or has higher damage percentage than the victim.
|dsc1name=Distant Nosferatu
|dsc1dmg=0.6% (per hit)
|dsc1desc=This custom tome grabs opponents further away instead of at close range, with less damage and healing power. The move is additionally slower.
|dsc2name=Goetia
|dsc2dmg=1% (per hit, 19% maximum)
|dsc2desc=Robin casts the strongest dark tome, {{s|fireemblemwiki|Goetia}}, on an opponent. Does more damage and sucks in opponents, but does not heal Robin and has much slower start-up.
|fsname=Pair Up
|fsdmg=3%/2% (hit 1), 2% (hits 2-14), 14% (hit 15)
|fsdesc=Summons Chrom via warp magic, and has him slash any opponents in his way. The foes are then flung into the air, followed by Chrom and Robin relentlessly attacking them with the Falchion as well as lightning and fire spells, respectively. After they are finished, they join for a final simultaneous strike that sends the victims plummeting to the ground, where the recoil sends them towards the upper blast line. Also replenishes all weapons to full durability.
}}

===Durability system===
Robin has a mechanic that is unique to him: true to the ''Fire Emblem'' series, where items break after being used too many times, most of Robin's weapons break if they are used too often, with differing weapons having a different number of uses. Robin always carries the last weapons he used in his hands, provided they are not depleted. As an additional visual indicator for durability, weapons with two-thirds of their uses depleted will flicker. Once a depleted weapon is restored, Robin will perform a unique animation of the weapon appearing in his hands with a flash of light, provided that he is standing completely still; tomes appear in his left hand as he holds it up in the air, while the Levin Sword reappears in his right hand as he flicks it in a similar manner to one of his idle poses.

If Robin depletes all of the uses of a weapon, he will drop it, and will temporarily be unable to use it for any associated attacks. In the case of tome-based attacks, Robin will perform the animation, but won't produce any hitboxes. For his Levin Sword, all such attacks will instead use his Bronze Sword, which cannot break, but also has poorer range, damage output, and knockback than his Levin Sword, and also lacks the Levin Sword's lingering electrical hitboxes. Weapons restore gradually after they have broken, with their restore times varying on the type of weapon.

When Robin's weapons break, he throws them away behind him. They disappear almost immediately after hitting the ground once, but they can also be picked up and thrown; the Levin Sword deals 15% damage when smash thrown, while his tomes deal 18% damage when smash thrown, and both attacks can potentially act as KO moves due to their high base knockback.

*Thunder has 20 points of durability, with a custom version of it, Thunder+, having 10 uses instead. Even if the tome has less durability than the spell requires, it can still be performed, though the tome will immediately break afterward. Thunder respawns 10 seconds after breaking.
** Thunder uses 1 durability in both its regular and Thunder+ variants.
** Elthunder uses 3 durability in its regular variant and 2.5 durability in its Thunder+ variant.
** Arcthunder uses 5 durability in its regular variant and 4.5 durability in its Thunder+ variant.
** Thoron uses 8 durability in its regular variant and 10 durability in its Thunder+ variant.

* Arcfire and his jab combo finisher that uses fire use 1 durability each and can be used six times total before the tome breaks. The tome will break after six total uses of the fire tome due to the two attacks drawing from the same pool of durability. Arcfire respawns 10 seconds after breaking.

* Elwind and his jab combo finisher involving wind also pull from the same pool. Elwind can be used 9 times total before the book expires and respawns 6 seconds after breaking.

* Nosferatu has 4 uses. It respawns 40 seconds after breaking.

* Robin's Levin Sword has 8 uses before it breaks. The Levin Sword respawns 6 seconds after breaking.

If Robin attempts to use an attack that uses breakable weaponry and is hit while attempting to use it, then one use of the weapon will be depleted, even if no damaging hitbox is produced. 

Uses for weapons do not replenish while Robin is using a tome, and the only way to refresh the number of uses on a weapon is to get a new copy of it. Re-spawning after being KO'ed also recovers all weapons. Robin's Final Smash, [[Pair Up]], recovers all weaponry to their full usage and repairs any broken weaponry if the attack connects. Respawn times are unaffected by custom movesets.

Of further note is that should {{SSB4|Kirby}} [[Inhale (Kirby)|copy]] Robin, he will lose the [[List of Copy Abilities|Copy Ability]] altogether once Thunder's 20 points of durability are used up.

===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{appearance|image=Battle Entrance (Robin).jpg|desc=Warps onto the stage using warp magic with a twirl.}}

===[[Taunt]]s===
{{Taunt/SSB4
|char=Robin
|desc-up=Points his sword upwards and says, "Let's tip the scales!" (戦局を変える, I'll change the state of war.). Female Robin says, "Time to tip the scales!" (戦局を変えます, I'll change the state of war.).
|desc-side=Suspends his sword and tome above his hands, rotates the sword in place, and says, "Prepare yourself!". In Japanese, male Robin says 覚悟はいいかい, (Get ready.), while female Robin says 覚悟はいいですか, (Are you ready?).
|desc-down=Magically encircles himself with his sword and tome and says, "You're not ready!" (やってやるさ, Let's do it, then.). Female Robin says, "Here I go!" (いきますよ, Let's go!).}}

===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle
|desc-1=Looks at his active tome.
|desc-2=Slowly waves and flicks his sword in front of himself.
|image-1=RobinIdlePose1WiiU.jpg
|image-2=RobinIdlePose2WiiU.jpg}}

===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
|char=Robin
|char-jp=Reflet
|game=SSB4
|desc-us=Ro-bin!
|desc-jp=Ru-fu-re!
|pitch-us=Group chant
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}

===[[Victory pose]]s===
{{incomplete|Chrom and Male/Female Robin's Japanese victory quotes with translations}}
{{Victory/SSB4
|victory-theme=FireEmblemTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=This victory theme is a small orchestral cover from the title theme of the first ''Fire Emblem'' game, which has since become the main theme of the series.
|desc-1=Crosses arms with weapons in hand, then spins clockwise and swings the Levin Sword. Male Robin says "I'm always three steps ahead", and female Robin says "A good tactician has nothing to fear."
|desc-2=Holds the Thunder tome in left hand and spreads out right arm. Male Robin says "The key to victory lies within", while female Robin says "Ha! Checkmate."
**''If Lucina is present after a match, male Robin sometimes says "Lucina, I hope I didn't hurt you."
|desc-3=Robin and Chrom face the screen while back to back, posing with their weapons. Male Robin says "It seems our fates are joined", while female Robin says "I've got your back."
**''If Lucina is present after a match, female Robin sometimes says "How can you protect Chrom if you can't protect yourself?"''
**''If Robin's Final Smash has been used during the match, Chrom will sometimes say "My strength is yours!", the same quote Chrom shouts when a unit pairs up with him in ''Awakening''.''
|char=Robin
|type-1=Male
|type-2=Female}}

==In competitive play==
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
{{OfficialCustomMoves
|char=Robin
|set1=2111
|set2=3111
|set3=2311
|set4=3311
|set5=1311
|set6=2132
|set7=3132
|set8=1132
|set9=3113
|set10=3131
}}
===Notable players===
====Active====
*{{Sm|Dath|USA}}
*{{Sm|Raziek|Canada}}
*{{Sm|Jerm|USA}}
*{{Sm|Johan|USA}}
*{{Sm|Matsu|UK}}
*{{Sm|Mr.II|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Nairo|USA}}

====Inactive====
*{{Sm|Salem|USA}}
*{{Sm|Trela|USA}}
*{{Sm|Xzax|USA}}

==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Robin and Lucina|Reveal trailer]]==
<youtube>N9ytrX0wweA</youtube>

==Trophies==
:'''Robin'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} ''This is the male Robin, your avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening. The goal of this adventure doesn't change much because of your gender choice, but Robin's marriage options do. In Smash Bros., Robin brings powerful magic and swordplay to bear. He can exhaust his moves, but they'll be restored over time.''

::{{flag|ntsc}} {{GameIcon|ssb4-wiiu}} ''This is the male Robin, an avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening. The goal of that game doesn't change much because of your gender choice, but Robin's hairstyle options do. In Smash Bros., Robin brings powerful magic and swordplay to bear. He can exhaust his moves, but they'll be restored over time.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''When Robin is found at the start of Fire Emblem: Awakening, he (or she!) discovers that, even without his memories, he is a master tactician. In this game, his attacks are powerful, but in true Fire Emblem style, how many times his magic can be used is limited. This also applies to the thunder magic his sword is imbued with.''

{{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Fire Emblem: Awakening (02/2013)}}

:'''Robin (Alt.)'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Robin's magic is powerful, but it has limited uses before needing to recharge. Thunder can be charged in stages, will become Thoron at max charge, and gains damage and speed with its charge. Arcfire creates a flame pillar, perfect for dealing with an edge-clinging foe.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''Robin's magic is powerful, but in return, its uses are limited. You can charge Thunder in steps, and when it's fully charged, it turns into Thoron, increasing its speed and dealing more damage. Arcfire creates a flame pillar when it hits something. Use it on an opponent who's clinging to an edge to stop them getting back on the stage.''

{{Trophy games|console1=3DS|game1=Fire Emblem: Awakening (02/2013)}}

:'''Pair Up'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Like the Pair Up feature in Fire Emblem: Awakening that lets two characters attack a foe at once, Robin's Final Smash calls Chrom, the Prince of Ylisse, to the battlefield. First, Chrom dashes forward and if he lands a hit, Robin joins him for a flawless combination of attacks. It can even catch multiple opponents at once!''

::{{flag|pal}} ''Like the Pair Up feature in Fire Emblem: Awakening, which lets two characters attack a foe at once, Robin's Final Smash calls Chrom, the Prince of Ylisse, to the battlefield. First, Chrom dashes forwards, and if he lands a hit, Robin joins him for a flawless combination of attacks. It can even catch multiple opponents at once!''

<center>
<gallery>
RobinTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
RobinAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
RobinTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
RobinAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
PairUpTrophyWiiU.png|[[Pair Up]]
</gallery>
</center>

==In [[Event Match]]es==
===Solo Events===
* '''[[New Challengers 2]]''': Robin is one of the seven opponents fought in this event alongside {{SSB4|Greninja}}, {{SSB4|Palutena}}, {{SSB4|Shulk}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mega Man}}, and {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}.
* '''[[The Falchion's Seal]]''': Robin must use [[Pair Up]] to defeat a giant {{SSB4|Charizard}}.
* '''[[The Ultimate Swordsman]]''': Both male and female Robins are opponents that {{SSB4|Ike}} must defeat.

===Co-op Events===
* '''[[A Royal Errand]]''': Robin and {{SSB4|Marth}} must collect 500G from {{SSB4|Wario}} and {{SSB4|Bowser}}.
* '''[[Peach in Peril]]''': Female Robin is one of the opponents {{SSB4|Bowser}} and {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} must defeat without KOing {{SSB4|Peach}}.
* '''[[Scheming Sorcerer]]''': {{SSB4|Yoshi}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} must defeat male and female Robin, followed by giant male Robin and giant metal female Robin.
* '''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select a character and must defeat the entire roster.

==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Robin|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|colspan=8|[[File:Robin Palette (SSB4).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Female}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Orange}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=White}}
|{{Head|Robin|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Pink}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Robin_Male_SSB4.png|Male Robin.
File:Robin_Female_SSB4.png|Female Robin.
Robin and Lucina Poster.jpg|Artwork of Robin and {{SSB4|Lucina}} from the [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|official site]].
SSB4 Newcomer Introduction Robin.png|Robin's splash art.
Robin amiibo.png|Robin's [[amiibo]].
SSB4 - Robin Daily.jpg|The pic of the day shown during Robin's reveal.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-1.jpg|Male Robin in the Wii U version.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-2.jpg|Male Robin using Arcfire on {{SSB4|Olimar}}.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-3.jpg|Both versions of Robin in [[Kalos Pokémon League]].
SSB4 - Robin Screen-4.jpg|Male Robin fighting {{SSB4|Ike}}.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-5.jpg|Using Elwind on {{SSB4|Fox}} and {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-6.jpg|With [[Chrom]], who appears in his Final Smash.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-7.jpg|Grabbing {{SSB4|Marth}}.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-8.jpg|Female Robin with Lucina.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-9.jpg|In the 3DS version, with Ike and Marth.
SSB4 - Robin Screen-10.jpg|With {{SSB4|Link}} on [[Tortimer Island]].
SSB4 - Robin Levin Sword.jpg|A female and male Robin, using the Levin Sword and a thunder tome respectively.
SSB4 - Robin Arcfire.jpg|Robin using Arcfire on Captain Falcon.
Robin frozen.png|Female Robin frozen on [[Mushroom Kingdom U]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
{{ImageCaption|File:SSB4-3DS - Robin Levin Sword Item.png|File:SSB4-WiiU - Robin Levin Sword Item.png|width1=120x120px|width2=128x128px|align  = right|caption=Robin wielding the Levin Sword as an item<br> alongside the Bronze Sword}}
*When Robin's Levin Sword runs out, he can still catch and carry it around as a throwing weapon. While he is still holding it, his next sword can regenerate in his other hand, making it look like he is wielding two.
*Robin is the only playable ''Fire Emblem'' character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series who lacks a counterattack.
*Robin is the only playable ''Fire Emblem'' character that doesn't [[equipment|equip]] swords or capes.
*Both his Bronze and Levin Swords are considerably shorter than their ''Fire Emblem'' counterparts.
*In ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'', the Levin Sword can be used to attack from afar, but this is not present in ''Super Smash Bros.''
*When Robin is KO'd, he or she may yell respective defeat quotes from ''Fire Emblem: Awakening''; Male Robin may say "Reckless fool...!" while female Robin may yell "I was careless!".
*Robin is the only character on the official website to have their official art incorporate both the female and male versions together.
*The day of Robin's reveal is a day prior to the release of [[fireemblemwiki:Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow|''Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem'']] in Japan in 2010, and two days prior to the release of [[fireemblemwiki:Fire Emblem (game)|''Fire Emblem'']] in Europe in 2003.
*In the German version of ''SSB4'' Robin's name is "Daraen", like in the French (PAL), Spanish (PAL) and Italian versions. This contradicts the German version of ''Fire Emblem: Awakening'', where the Avatar's default name is "Robin" as it is in English.
*While every Fire Emblem character can charge their [[neutral special move]], Robin's is the only one that can be stored and canceled, and charge it without holding the special button.
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