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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
Opinions on Robin's viability have fluctuated during ''SSB4''{{'}}s metagame. At first, he was considered a high-tier character due to strong projectiles and keep away games, as well as high KO power thanks to the Levin Sword and back throw's immense power. Even so, a small number of players argued against him that his mobility was too slow for him to accomplish a lot, combined with poor grab game, weak projectiles that took too long to charge and could be cancelled out by pretty much any other projectile, mediocre recovery, and having a limit to how many times he could use many moves before becoming virtually helpless, Robin was considered a low-tier character, and many smashers would slowly start to drop him in favor of another character (such as {{Sm|Xzax}} with {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{Sm|Nairo}} with {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}). Eventually, the latter opinion would slowly start to become more prominent, until game updates notably buffed Robin over the course (particularly 1.1.0 and 1.1.1, which granted Robin better shield pressure and a combo throw). This, combined with slow improvements to his metagame, and decent results from a small number of dedicated smashers such as {{Sm|Dath}}, {{Sm|Jerm}} and {{Sm|Mr.II}}, opinions on Robin would improve slowly, and they would eventually break with the consensus of being a low-tier character after a player managed to take a game from ZeRo's Sheik (the best ''SSB4'' player in the world using who was considered to be the best character in the game) in a tournament using Robin, being ranked at 31st on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]], assessing him as a mid-tier character.
Despite Robin’s results remaining below average, as well as the introduction of {{SSB4|Corrin}} and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, Dath would place 3rd at [[Shine 2016]], which was notable enough for Robin to maintain his ranking of 31st on the second tier list. Even so, Robin has lately seen worse results, and was thus ranked 34th on the third tier list, and his lack of a relatively large playerbase in comparison to other mid-tier characters, such as {{SSB4|Bowser}}, has significantly deterred him from rising any further on the tier list, rather dropping to 36th/37th on the fourth and final tier list, sharing the spot with Samus.
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''See also: [[:Category:Robin players (SSB4)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Robin players (SSB4)]]''


*{{Sm|Dath|USA}} - The best Robin player of all-time, best known for placing 3rd at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} defeating {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Marss}}, and {{Sm|6WX}}, which marks the best tournament run for a Robin player. He also has several of Robin's best major performances, having placed 9th at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2}}, 17th at {{Trn|CEO 2016}} defeating {{Sm|Nietono}}, and 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2016}} defeating {{Sm|ANTi}}. He was ranked 32nd on the [[PGR v2]], the only Robin player ever ranked on a global ranking.
*{{Sm|Dath|USA}} - One of the best Robin players in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Shine 2016}}, 4th at {{Trn|Glitch}}, 9th at {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2}}, 17th at {{Trn|CEO 2016}}, and 25th at {{Trn|EVO 2016}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Marss}}, and {{Sm|ANTi}}. Formerly ranked 32nd on the [[ Panda Global Rankings v2]].
*{{Sm|Ke-ya|Japan}} - The best Robin player in Japan, co-maining the character alongside {{SSB4|Corrin}} and using both characters to defeat {{Sm|Ranai}} at {{Trn|Karisuma 11}}, placing 5th; and {{Sm|NAKAT}} at {{Trn|Umebura 25}}, placing 9th. As a solo-main, he also notably defeated {{Sm|Larry Lurr}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} to place 33rd.
*{{Sm|Jerm|USA}} - Placed 9th at {{Trn|Aftershock 2016}}, 13th at {{Trn|Clutch City Clash 2}}, 25th at {{Trn|DreamHack Austin 2017}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 3}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Samsora}}, {{Sm|Javi}}, and {{Sm|Megafox}}.
*{{Sm|Mr.II|Japan}} - Although he rarely attends events, he is best known for defeating {{Sm|Nairo}} to place 33rd at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, marking not only one of the greatest upsets in ''Smash 4'' but also the best win for a Robin player. His remaining results remained mixed outside of Pound, and he eventually went on hiatus due to personal issues.
*{{Sm|Ke-ya|Japan}} - Co-mains Robin alongside {{SSB4|Corrin}} and is considered one of the best Robin players in the world. Placed 9th at {{Trn|Umebura 25}}, 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato Tokaigi Qualifier 1}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2017}} and {{Trn|Umebura 32}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|Ranai}}, and {{Sm|NAKAT}}. Currently ranked 74th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Skorpio|USA}} - The second-best Robin player in North America who regularly places highly at Midwest events, especially {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem|series}}. He is best known for placing 2nd at {{Trn|Nexus}}, defeating {{Sm|tyroy}} along the way, as well as placing 3rd at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 7: Mexico Invasion}}, where he placed 3rd after defeating tyroy yet again alongside {{Sm|Javi}}.
*{{Sm|Skorpio|USA}} - Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Nexus}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 7: Mexico Invasion}}, 7th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 10}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Midwest Mayhem 11}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|tyroy}}, {{Sm|Javi}}, and {{Sm|Tyrant}}.
 
===Tier placement and history===
Opinions on Robin's viability have fluctuated throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s metagame. At first, he was considered a high-tier character due to strong projectiles and keep away games, as well as high KO power thanks to the Levin Sword and back throw's immense power. Even so, a small number of players argued against him, pointing to his slow mobility, poor grab game, weak projectiles that took too long to charge and could be cancelled out by pretty much any other projectile, mediocre recovery, and limit to how many times he could use many moves before becoming virtually helpless as reasons why Robin was a low tier instead. The latter opinion became more prominent as time went on, leading to many of his early players, including {{Sm|Xzax}} and {{Sm|Nairo}}, to drop him for better characters. Fortunately, game updates gave Robin several buffs, particularly 1.1.0 and 1.1.1, which granted Robin better shield pressure and a combo throw. This, combined with slow improvements to his metagame and a notable performances from players such as {{Sm|Dath}} and {{Sm|Mr.II}}, eventually shifted opinions on Robin in a more positive direction. As such, he was ranked at 31st on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]] as a mid-tier character.
 
Thanks to a string of strong performances throughout the rest of 2016, highlighted by Dath's run to 3rd at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} and {{Sm|Mr.II}}'s upset over {{Sm|Nairo}} at {{Trn|Pound 2016}}, Robin remained at 31st on the second tier list. However, his results would began declining after that, as his best players became less consistent or attended less events. With his playerbase remaining below-average, especially compared to other mid-tier characters, he had since slid down on subsequent tier list, ranking 34th on the third list and 36th/37th on the fourth and final tier list, tying with {{SSB4|Samus}}.


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