Editing Robin (SSBU)

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'''Robin''' ({{ja|ルフレ|Rufure}}, ''Reflet'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was officially revealed on June 12th, 2018 alongside {{SSBU|Lucina}} and the rest of the returning roster. As in the previous game, both male and female versions of Robin are playable, although the male Robin is showcased in promotional material and used as the default palette swap for the character. Robin is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #56]].

The voice actors for male and female Robin reprise their  roles in English ({{iw|wikipedia|David Vincent|voice actor}} and {{s|wikipedia|Lauren Landa}}) and in Japanese ({{s|wikipedia|Yoshimasa Hosoya}} and {{s|wikipedia|Miyuki Sawashiro}}), with their portrayals from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' being repurposed for their respective editions of ''Ultimate''.

 

Robin is ranked 67th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the D+ tier. This is a noticeable drop from his 37th/38th out of 54 placement in ''SSB4'', where he was tied with {{SSB4|Samus}}.

*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Kirby}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the 5th character unlocked after {{SSBU|Zelda}}.

Robin must then be defeated on [[Castle Siege]] (the [[Ω form]] is used in World of Light).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Robin has been given a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition to ''Ultimate'', with both buffs and nerfs being of equal weight. While he benefits from a considerably improved advantage, the faster pace of ''Ultimate'' and the miscellaneous nerfs to some of his tools make it more difficult to capitalize on this. Collectively, it is hard to determine whether Robin was buffed or nerfed overall.

Several of Robin's attacks have reduced lag or increased KO power, while most of his formerly situational attacks are more effective due to altered hitboxes: [[up tilt]] now has grounded hitboxes, and [[up smash]] has much better horizontal reach above Robin, significantly improving their reliability. [[Neutral aerial]] can now use the Levin Sword, giving it much better utility and better edgeguarding capabilities. Robin's [[neutral attack]], a staple in his [[neutral game]], also fares significantly better due to several improvements with its consistency; the Elwind infinite connects significantly better, and the Arcfire finisher transitions earlier while using half the durability it used to in ''SSB4''.

Robin's special moves have been heavily revamped. With the exception of the uncharged version, all versions of {{b|Thunder|Robin}} hit much harder and now function as effective KO moves, especially Thoron; the move can now also be [[charge-cancel]]ed by jumping. [[Arcfire]] is much harder to escape from and travels much farther, making it even more effective for combo initiating. [[Elwind]] can have its trajectory significantly altered and grants more distance, recharges faster, and pushes opponents if the wind blades hit the ground. Finally, [[Nosferatu]] has slightly more range, heals and deals damage at a faster rate; while it has fewer uses, this also allows it to generate a used tome much faster.

However, Robin's nerfs are also notable. The biggest change is to the Levin Sword, which Robin no longer starts with at the start of the match, forcing several seconds of downtime before the Levin Sword is usable. Robin's most effective tools have also been nerfed: Arcthunder's significantly lower looping duration now prevents followups unless initiated at a distance, Elwind has fewer uses, and down throw has increased knockback, reducing the percent range in which combos (such as the "Checkmate", a down throw to up aerial) can be performed. Arcfire's fire pillar now possesses a hitbox that can cancel other moves; while this allows it to cancel other projectiles and gives it use at counterzoning, the fact it can be canceled by any other hitbox makes it less reliable for ledge-trapping under some circumstances.

Universal changes to gameplay mechanics are a mixed bag for Robin, but have hurt him overall. The universal reduction to [[landing lag]] now creates safer landing options (especially with the Levin Sword's high shieldstun), and the streamlined jumpsquats allows Robin to take advantage of his extremely powerful aerials faster. The changes to [[air dodge]]s now makes it easier for Robin to pressure the opponent through his powerful projectiles and sword attacks, and the introduction of directional air dodges gives Robin an emergency recovery option if he lacks Elwind. However, Robin is significantly harmed by the universal increases to mobility; despite sporting faster mobility like the rest of the cast, Robin's own mobility hasn't seen an improvement notable enough to allow him to catch up to other characters, still being one of the slowest characters in terms of grounded mobility unless he resorts to fox-trotting. As a result of this, and other veterans' faster movement, it is now easier to overwhelm Robin, while his tools don't allow him with some form of dealing with pressure.

{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Robin}}

==Update history==

Robin received a mix of buffs, nerfs and a single glitch fix via game updates, but was buffed slightly overall. Update 2.0.0 made [[Elwind]] safer for recovering by shortening its edge lockout time when it is used backwards. Update 3.0.0 decreased the shield damage outputs of {{b|Thunder|Robin}}, Elthunder and [[Arcfire]] as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles.  

However, update 6.0.0 provided a number of useful buffs for Robin. The most notable ones were to Thunder and Arcfire: the former had its charge times sped up significantly, whereas the latter gained significantly more active frames. As a result, Robin's respectable zoning ability and trapping potential were improved by a fairly noticeable degree. This update also granted Robin a few quality of life buffs: forward tilt's higher base knockback improved its spacing potential, neutral aerial's overall lag was decreased (which also improved it as a follow-up from down throw), and the Levin Sword's durability will replenish slightly faster upon using the Bronze Sword for smash attacks.  

Update 9.0.0 granted [[transcendent priority]] to neutral infinite's finisher as part of a near-universal buff, while update 13.0.1 improved neutral infinite's damage racking potential and range.

Overall, Robin fares slightly better than he did at the launch of ''Ultimate'', although not enough to change his position in the metagame.

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|neutralname=Right Chop ({{ja|ライトチョップ|Raito Choppu}}) / Combination Chop ({{ja|コンビネーションチョップ|Konbinēshon Choppu}}) / Fire ({{ja|ファイアー|Faiā}}) / Wind ({{ja|ウインド|Uindo}}) / Wind Finish ({{ja|ウインドフィニッシュ|Uindo Finisshu}})

|neutral3dmg=5% (Arcfire finisher)

|neutralinfdmg=0.9% (Elwind loop), 2% (Elwind final hit)

|neutraldesc=An upward slash followed by a downward slash. The move can then proceed to a third finishing hit or into a neutral infinite, depending on whether the attack button is held or button mashed. The former is a fiery explosion, and the latter is a barrage of blade-shaped blasts of wind magic that hits multiple times and ends with a more powerful blast that launches the opponent directly upwards. Both of these third hits have very high knockback for neutral attacks, and are viable KO options starting from around 130%. However, using one drains the durability of the Arcfire or Elwind tome, respectively, with the neutral infinite draining more durability the longer it is sustained. If the wind tome is depleted, Robin will always use the fire third hit regardless of how it is inputted, while if the Arcfire tome is depleted, inputting a gentleman jab will result in a lack of third hit and the player will have to input correctly if they want the wind neutral infinite. If both are depleted, Robin will only be able to use the first two sword slashes.

|ftiltname=Front Hack ({{ja|フロントハック|Furonto Hakku}})

|ftiltdesc=An outward turning, downward slash. A weak, though decent spacing option. As it shifts Robin's hurtbox quite a bit before striking, it gives a big boost in range, making it almost as big as Cloud's Forward Tilt. However, the lack of reward makes this move limited in uses, Jab being a much better grounded punish with KO potential.

|utiltname=Upper Swing ({{ja|アッパースイング|Appā Suingu}})

|utiltdesc=An inward turning, upward slash. Its arc is rather generous, making it useful for catching jumps if an opponent is close by. At low percents, it is able to combo into itself.

|dtiltname=Leg Cutter ({{ja|レッグカッター|Reggu Kattā}})

|dtiltdesc=A crouching, outward slash. Short ranged but very quick and is a decent combo starter, allowing for followups such as dash attack.

|dashname=Short Stab ({{ja|ショートスタッブ|Shōto Stabbu}})

|dashdesc=Slides forward, thrusting the Bronze Sword at a low angle. Low range but causes Robin to dash forward slightly, making it a decent burst option. It is also decently powerful, and can KO near the ledge at high percents.

|fsmashname=Neck Striker ({{ja|ネックストライカー|Nekku Sutoraikā}})

|fsmashdmg=Bronze: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|9.6}} <br/>Levin: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=An underhanded outward thrust. A powerful KO option; with the Levin Sword, it also possesses a lingering hitbox. The clean hit can KO rather early, while the late hit, though much weaker, is capable of KOing around 165% from the center of Final Destination.

|usmashname=Rising Thrust ({{ja|ライジングスラスト|Raijing Surasuto}}) / Spinning Sword ({{ja|スピニングソード|Supuingu Sōdo}})

|usmashdesc=The animation differs depending on the sword that is used: if it is the Bronze Sword, Robin thrusts it upward. If it is the Levin Sword, Robin will gesture upwards with the Levin Sword, which causes it to levitate out of his hand, twirling backwards from Robin's facing direction once before he catches it. The Levin Sword's sweetspot hitbox lasts for the duration of it twirling upwards and has great coverage, capable of hitting opponents on the ground and behind Robin. The Levin Sword's sourspot is smaller, but has very high active frames (16 frames), making it overall good against aerial opponents. In contrast, the Bronze Sword version is unremarkable, and functions similar to a very weak version of {{SSBU|Hero}}'s up smash.

|dsmashname=Earth Knock ({{ja|アースノック|Āsu Nokku}}) / Earth Shocker ({{ja|アースショッカー|Āsu Shokkā}})

|dsmashdesc=Kneels and strikes the floor via a slash with the equipped sword. The Levin Sword generates brief sparks on both sides of Robin, which can hit opponents even after getting up, thus warding off punishment attempts on either side. It can also break a full shield if fully charged and all of its hitboxes connect. The Bronze Sword is significantly weaker and lacks the sparks, meaning it can only hit in front of Robin. However, it does send at a very low angle, making it a good punish option at the ledge.

|nairname=Double Chop ({{ja|ダブルチョップ|Daburu Choppu}})

|nairdmg=Bronze: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6.9}} <br/>Levin: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11.5}}

|nairdesc=An inward slash forwards, followed by an outward slash backward. If the special move and attack button are pressed (provided the A+B control setting is turned on), Robin will switch to the Levin Sword. The Levin Sword version of this move deals increased damage and covers both sides with increased range, but it cannot autocancel in a short hop. Unlike in ''SSB4'', using neutral air will not put away the Levin Sword.

|fairname=Air Upper Swing ({{ja|エアアッパースイング|Ea Appā Suingu}})

|fairdesc=An upward swipe. Because of its arc, it can catch grounded opponents while in the air. Outside of edgeguards, it has very poor KO potential with the Bronze Sword, but its knockback makes it easy to combo with, usually into itself, or other aerials. The Levin version also has combo potential, being able to combo into other aerials at low percents such as neutral aerial and another forward aerial when SHFF'd.

|bairname=Backhand Slash  ({{ja|バックハンドスラッシュ|Bakkuhando Surasshu}})

|bairdesc=A backward thrust. Fast, but has a somewhat narrow hitbox which can make landing it awkward, though it still autocancels from a short hop. The Levin variant is one of the most powerful backairs in the game, being able to KO middleweights under 80% at the ledge of Final Destination. It can hit a few frames after ending while using the Levin Sword, with the vertical launch angle of the late hit allowing for combos into another Levin aerial such as up aerial or another back aerial. Strongly resembles sword animations for the Cavalier and Paladin classes throughout the ''Fire Emblem'' series.

|uairname=Arc Slash ({{ja|アークスラッシュ|Āku Surasshu}})

|uairdmg=Bronze: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7.8}} <br/>Levin: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (late)

|uairdesc=An upward overhead slash. It is a great juggling option with the Bronze Sword due to its low knockback and large arc, while it is one of Robin's most effective aerials with the Levin Sword due to its massive range and KO potential. It has lingering hitboxes with the Levin Sword and can combo into itself and neutral aerial at low percents when SHFF'd. When inputting a short hop aerial up air using a full tilt of the control stick, the game will interpret this as a smash input, and Robin will always switch to his Levin Sword if it is available.

|dairname=Undercut ({{ja|アンダーカット|Andā Katto}})

|dairdmg=Bronze: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7.2}} <br/>Levin: {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (late)

|dairdesc=A downward slash. It also hits slightly in front of Robin. The sweet spot in the middle of the Levin Sword can [[meteor smash]] while it is swung down, while the Bronze Sword cannot meteor smash at all. The move has a lingering hitbox in both of its versions, with the lingering hit of the Bronze version sending lower than the Levin version, which gives both versions a niche use for edgeguarding. Has high landing lag (16 frames).

|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})

|grabdesc=Wraps the opponent in a whirling stream of magic. The grab's range is visualized by a halo. This halo enlargens when Robin successfully grabs an opponent. Pivot grab has great range, and Robin has one of the best roll cancel grabs in the game, allowing them to cover a large distance when mastered.

|pummelname=Grab Force Attack ({{ja|つかみフォースアタック|Tsukami Fōsu Atakku}})

|pummeldesc=A point-blank burst of magic. It is unique compared to other pummels, having more power than pummels like {{SSBU|Mario}} but less than others like {{SSBU|Bowser}}, and its electric effect makes it much slower than most other pummels barring {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. As a result, it is arguably the worst pummel in the game overall.

|fthrowname=Force Kinesis ({{ja|フォースキネシス|Fōsu Kineshisu}})

|fthrowdesc=Magically shoves the opponent forward. Has moderate base knockback but low knockback scaling, making it more suited for sending opponents offstage.

|bthrowname=Reverse Kinesis ({{ja|リバースキネシス|Ribāsu Kineshisu}})

|uthrowname=Launch Kinesis ({{ja|ローンチキネシス|Rōnchi Kineshisu}})

|dthrowname=Pressure Kinesis ({{ja|プレッシャーキネシス|Puressha Kineshisu}})

|dthrowdesc=Magically slams the opponent onto the ground, launching them vertically upward. Its knockback has been increased from the previous game, which allows for KOs below 200%. However, this removes Robin's ability to perform effective follow-ups, but it can still combo into up tilt at low percents and neutral aerial at mid percents.

|floorbdesc=Same as frontal floor attack, but strikes backward first.

|floortdesc=Same as back floor attack.

|nsdmg=5.5% (Thunder), 11% (Elthunder), 6% (Arcthunder, hit 1), 2.4% (Arcthunder, looping hits), 8% (Archthunder, finisher), 2.6% (Thoron)

|nsdesc=Robin casts [[fireemblemwiki:Thunder (magic)|thunder magic]] from a [[fireemblemwiki:Thunder (tome)|Thunder tome]]. It is a chargeable projectile with distinct properties for each charge level:

*Thunder is produced when the move is uncharged. It is a small, weak, and very short-ranged projectile, but it is very fast and can catch approaching opponents off-guard, allowing for a follow-up attack. Can combo into Dash Attack even at high percents, leading to potential KOs around 100% at the ledge.

*{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Elthunder}} is produced after a brief charge. It is a small, fast projectile that traverses the entire stage, with decent damage and knockback. While not a viable KO option on its own before extreme percents, its knockback can be powerful enough to finish off opponents recovering offstage.

*{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Arcthunder}} is produced after a more lengthy charge. Unlike the previous levels, Arcthunder is initially quite slow, but it accelerates over time. It explodes in a small X-shape on contact with an opponent or hitbox, dealing multiple hits and significant knockback, KOing at 120% from the edge of Final Destination.

*{{iw|fireemblemwiki|Thoron}} is produced at full charge. It is a massive energy beam long enough to cover the entire stage, dealing multiple hits to anyone caught in it and KOing at 90% from the edge of Final Destination. However, it has an extremely long startup and endlag (especially in the air), and if Robin is hit before releasing the beam, the charge will be lost. Despite acting like a projectile, Thoron's hitbox is connected to Robin, and the entirety of the beam will move with Robin's movements if used in the air.

|ssdmg=2% (hit 1), 1.2% (hits 2-8), 4% (final explosion)

|ssdesc=Robin casts [[fireemblemwiki:Fire (magic)|fire magic]] from an [[fireemblemwiki:Arcfire|Arcfire tome]]. It creates a tiny fireball that travels diagonally downward from above Robin’s head and bursts into a pillar of flame on impact with an opponent or shield. Opponents trapped in the flame pillar take multiple hits and are pushed slightly upwards, and when the pillar expires, it explodes, dealing a fair amount of upward knockback. It is primarily useful for disrupting approaches and capitalizing on the opponent's reaction, while it can also be used for edgeguarding, either by directly attacking the opponent or covering the edge as they attempt to grab it. However, if the initial fireball meets any hitbox from the opponent, the fireball will dissipate without detonating. Can combo and kill-confirm into up smash; can also combo into itself, aerials, and Nosferatu if timed properly, and on top of that, it makes the opponent vulnerable to footstooling, which can then be followed up with a down tilt or a down smash, if the opponent fails to tech, otherwise, sets up a tech chase.

|usdesc=Robin casts [[fireemblemwiki:Wind (magic)|wind magic]] downward twice from the [[fireemblemwiki:Elwind|Elwind tome]], which propels Robin a great distance upwards. Elwind's projectiles can also be angled, allowing for a great horizontal recovery as well as vertical. If used when the Elwind tome has 2 durability units remaining, Robin will only cast one wind blade, providing significantly less momentum. If used while fully depleted, Robin will not generate any wind blades but will gain a short upward boost, slightly improving the chance of survival. Although difficult to use as an attack, the first wind blade has a [[meteor smash]] effect on the first few frames, and both blades generate a small [[push]] effect on impact with the ground.

|dsdesc=Robin casts {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Nosferatu}} on a nearby opponent to drain their health and heal Robin, while also dealing damage to other nearby opponents. This acts as a [[command grab]] and will bypass shields. The healing increases in power the more damage Robin has compared to the opponent, healing upwards of 40% if the difference is over 100. The healing power also increases if used on an opponent facing away from Robin. Nosferatu only has three uses before it runs out of durability; this can be used in Robin's advantage to easily create a throwable tome. If Nosferatu connects in midair, Robin will become helpless once the move ends.

|fsdmg=2% (trapping hit), 3% (initial hit), 1.3% (hits 2-21), 18% (final hit)

|fsdesc=Summons {{SSBU|Chrom}} via [[fireemblemwiki:Warp (staff)|warp magic]] to [[fireemblemwiki:Pair Up|pair up]] and attack. Chrom slashes the opponent upward into the air and then he and Robin relentlessly attack the opponent, with Chrom repeatedly slashing with his {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Falchion}}, while Robin casts thunder and fire magic, including {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Bolganone}}. After they finish their barrage, they perform a final simultaneous strike that spikes the opponent to the ground, which deals enough recoil to launch them towards the upper blast line. Upon successful use, all of Robin's weapons (including the ones that have yet to break) will have their durability restored.

 

 

Robin has a unique [[fighter ability]]: true to the ''Fire Emblem'' series, where items break after being used too many times, Robin's tomes and Levin Sword do the same if they are used too often. If Robin attempts to use an attack that uses durability-affected weaponry and is interrupted by an attack while attempting to use it, then that will count as one use of the weapon, even if no damaging hitbox is produced. Robin always carries the last tome and sword that was used in each hand, provided their durability has not depleted. The amount of remaining durability is displayed in the form of a bar that appears above his icon on the HUD. Once a depleted weapon is restored, a unique animation of the weapon appearing in one hand with a flash of light will start, provided that Robin is standing completely still; tomes appear in the left hand while holding it up in the air, while the Levin Sword reappears in the right hand while flicking it in a manner similar to one of Robin’s idle poses. These poses can be canceled, similarly to taunts.

If Robin fully depletes a weapon, it will be tossed backward, hitting any opponents before it disappears. In the case where Robin is sent flying by knockback immediately after depleting a weapon, the used weapon will be dropped on the ground before Robin is knocked back. They disappear almost immediately after hitting the ground once, but they can also be picked up and thrown. The Levin Sword deals 15% when smash thrown, while the tomes deal 12.3% when smash thrown, making both attacks decent surprise KOing options due to their high base knockback. The discarded weapons can also lock if Z-dropped on an opponent.

If Robin does not have the proper tome for a given special move and tries to perform it, Robin will perform the animation but will not produce any hitboxes. For the Levin Sword, all such attacks will instead use the Bronze Sword, which cannot break, but has a shorter range, deals considerably less damage and knockback, and also lacks the Levin Sword's lingering electrical hitboxes.

Durability points for weapons do not replenish while Robin is using a tome, and the only way to replenish a weapon is to get a new copy of it. Respawning after being KO'd also has all of the weapons replenished, as does [[Pair Up]], though only if it is used successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*'''Left:''' Generates flames with a wave of their hands, then spreads out the free arm. Male Robin says "The key to victory lies within." ("{{ja|勝利の秘策はここにある|Shōri no hisaku wa koko ni aru.}}, ''The secret to victory is here.''). Female Robin says "Ha! Checkmate." ("{{ja|私の策にはまりましたね!|Watashi no saku ni hamari mashi ta ne!}}, ''According to plan!'').

*'''Up:''' Crosses arms with weapons in hand, then spins clockwise and swings the Levin Sword. Male Robin says "I'm always three steps ahead." ("{{ja|常に三手先を考えるんだ。|Tsune ni san tesaki wo kangaerun da.}}", ''I always think three steps ahead.''). Female Robin says "A good tactician has nothing to fear." ("{{ja|戦略を練れば、恐るるに足りません。|Senryaku wo nereba, osore ruru ni tari masen.}}, ''If you have a strategy, there is nothing to fear.'').

*'''Right:''' Faces the screen while back to back with {{SSBU|Chrom}}, before turning around posing with their weapons. Male Robin says "It seems our fates are joined." ("{{ja|僕たちは互いに絆で結ばれているんだ。|Bokutachi wa tagai ni kizuna de musubarete irun da.}}, ''We are bonded by mutual ties.''). Female Robin says "I've got your back." ("{{ja|私が、あなたの半身になります。|Watashi ga, anata no hanshin ni nari masu.}}, ''I'll be your other half.'').

**If Robin's [[Pair Up|Final Smash]] has been used during the match, Chrom will sometimes say "My strength is yours!" ({{ja|お前は俺が守る!|Omae wa ore ga mamoru!}}, ''I'll protect you!''), the same quote Chrom shouts when a unit pairs up with him in ''Awakening''.

 

 

 

*{{Sm|Juuuuul|USA}} - The first Robin player with noteworthy major results and was the best Robin player in the early metagame. He has defeated many of [[Tristate]]'s best players in early-''Ultimate'', including {{Sm|LeoN}} at {{Trn|Player's Ball Ultimate}} and {{Sm|Mr. E}} at {{Trn|Return to Yoshi's Island}}. At majors, he placed 13th at {{Trn|Suplex City Smash}} and {{Trn|Defend the North 2019}}, which remained the untied best placements for a Robin player at a major event for several years afterwards. He became inactive in 2020.

 

Despite being buffed during the transition from ''Smash 4'', Robin remained a relatively unpopular character for most of competitive play, due to his lackluster speed, weak defensive options, and the weapon durability system. As such, Robin was often overlooked for other characters who did his job better, and despite efforts from players such as {{Sm|Jul}} in the early metagame, Robin's representation in the metagame remained rather small, and only decreased further following Jul's inactivity.

Currently, there are a few notable Robin players who perform well regionally, including {{Sm|morrocoYo}}, who dominates competitive ''Ultimate'' in Venezuela; {{Sm|Leaf|p=Japan}}, who has a few notable major placements; and {{Sm|Whisky}}, who regularly places well at Mexican events. However, both morrocoYo and Whisky have limited appearances at a national-level, while Leaf's results remain inconsistent. As such, opinions on Robin have largely remained the same since the early metagame, which is reflected in Robin's placement on the first tier list, where he is ranked 62nd as a lower-mid tier, and then he dropped farther to 67th on the second tier list in the D+ tier.

Robin fights each round against two fighters (with the exception of Round 6): one that wields [[electric]]ity, and one that wields [[flame|fire]].

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|1||{{CharHead|Pichu|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Charizard|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Pokémon Stadium]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Prelude (Ablaze)}}''||Charizard's {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} is absent.

|2||{{CharHead|Zero Suit Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Roy|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Coliseum]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Winning Road - Roy's Hope}}''||

|3||{{CharHead|Pikachu|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Incineroar|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Destiny (Ablaze)}}''||

|4||{{CharHead|R.O.B.|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Grey}} and {{CharHead|Ken|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Norfair]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Conquest (Ablaze)}}''||

|5||{{CharHead|Dr. Mario|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Bowser|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Mushroom Kingdom II]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Duty (Ablaze)}}''||

|6||{{head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Female}} ({{head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px}}) Opposite-gender {{SSBU|Robin}}||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Id (Purpose)}}''||

|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]

|Final||{{SSBU|Master Hand}}||{{SSBU|Final Destination}}||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Hand}}'' <small>(Less than 7.0 intensity)</small><br>''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Hand / Crazy Hand}}'' <small>(Intensity 7.0 or higher)</small>||On intensity 7.0 and higher, {{SSBU|Crazy Hand}} fights alongside Master Hand.

Although neither male nor female of Robin appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, they were vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

 

|[[File:Robin SSBU.png|center|108x108px]]

|{{SpiritType|Grab}} <center>{{color|#17ba17|Grab}}</center>

|[[Castle Siege]] ([[Ω form]])

|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Prelude (Ablaze)}}''

|}

Male Robin's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Robin. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Robin has been unlocked. Unlocking Robin in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Female Robin also has a fighter spirit of her own, only available through the shop. Unlike most fighters, the spirits for Robin only use their artwork from ''Ultimate'', rather than also having alternative artwork from a previous appearance.

SSBU spirit Robin (Male).png|616. '''''Robin (Male)'''''

SSBU spirit Robin (Female).png|617. '''Robin (Female)'''

SSBUWebsiteRobin1.jpg|Male Robin on [[Coliseum]].

SSBUWebsiteRobin2.jpg|Male Robin using [[Arcfire]] on [[Temple]].

SSBUWebsiteRobin3.jpg|Male Robin hitting {{SSBU|Villager}} and {{SSBU|Sonic}} with his down smash on [[Wily Castle]].

SSBUWebsiteRobin4.jpg|Male Robin [[Taunting]] with {{SSBU|Toon Link}} on [[Wii Fit Studio]].

SSBUWebsite31.jpg|Male Robin using Arcfire on [[Gaur Plain]].

===Fighter Showcase Video===

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*Despite now being a playable character, {{SSBU|Chrom}} still appears in [[Pair Up]] and Robin's victory poses, even if Chrom is in the fight with Robin.

*The cover of Robin's Thunder tome will change to match its current level of charge.<ref>https://twitter.com/ssb4_Mr_II/status/1077724198389178368</ref>

*When Robin uses Thoron, he will become immune to tripping from attacks that don't use the [[slip]] effect (such as {{SSBU|Wario}}'s uncharged [[Wario Waft]] or [[Banana Peel]]s), even if the attack has a 100% trip chance (e.g. {{mvsub|Pichu|SSBU|forward tilt|poss=y}}). The only way to re-enable tripping is to [[respawn]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/1Archmage/status/1580993179767406594 @1Archmage showcasing untrippable Robin]</ref> This also happens with Kirby's [[Copy Ability]], even if the Copy Ability disappears.

*Both of Robin's fighter spirits are two of only 11 fighter spirits in the game to use their in-game render for their spirit artwork instead of original artwork from their game. The other characters are both male and female [[Pokémon Trainer]], both male and female [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Cloud]]'s alternate costume from ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', all three [[Mii Fighter]]s, and [[Kazuya]].

*Both the thigh armor and leg warmers around Robin's boots appear to completely vanish when looked at from the inside.<ref>[https://imgur.com/UOy0hLa]</ref><ref>[https://imgur.com/TpiMCV0]</ref> This oddity was not present in either gender's ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' in-game models or on their official ''Ultimate'' artworks.

*In [[Sound Test]], most characters with male and female [[alternate costume]]s have two identical [[announcer]] voice clips, as placeholders to accommodate for languages with gendered nouns (for example, {{SSBU|Inkling}} in Spanish is "Inkling chica" for female costumes and "Inkling chico" for male costumes). Unusually, Robin also has two announcer voice clips, even though their name is the same between genders in all languages. Furthermore, {{SSBU|Corrin}} and {{SSBU|Byleth}} only have one voice clip each, meaning this is unique to Robin.