Editing Rosalina & Luma (SSB4)

:''This article is about Rosalina & Luma's appearances in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. For the characters in other contexts, see [[Rosalina]] and [[Luma]].''

|name = Rosalina & Luma

|image = [[File:Rosalina SSB4.png|250px]]

|universe = {{uv|Mario}}

|game = SSB4

|ranking = 5

:{{cquote|''Rosalina & Luma Launch into Battle!''|cite=Introduction Tagline}}

'''Rosalina & Luma''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ&チコ|Rozetta & Chiko}}, ''Rosetta & Chiko''), known simply as '''Rosalina''' ({{ja|ロゼッタ|Rozetta}}, ''Rosetta'') in the [[character customization]] menu and the {{for3ds}} foldout, are playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. A duo consisting of Rosalina and a Luma, the player primarily controls Rosalina, while additional moves and inputs control the Luma's position and attacks. They were revealed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on December 18th, 2013, which coincided with Rosalina's reveal in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS_gYzv02SQ Nintendo Direct 12.18.13]</ref>

Rather than retaining {{s|mariowiki|Laura Faye Smith}}, who voiced her in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 3D World}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'', {{s|mariowiki|Kerri Kane}}—her predecessor—reprises her role as the voice of Rosalina, using a combination of new voice clips and ones recycled from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 7}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Golf: World Tour}}''.

 

 

Rosalina & Luma are ranked 5th out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing them in the A tier. The pair are known for their powerful defensive [[neutral game]], as Rosalina can invalidate projectiles using [[Gravitational Pull]], Luma can tank hits on behalf of Rosalina and is immune to status effects, and either character can help the other ward off [[pressure]] by individually [[punish]]ing opponents. The duo also have impressive KO potential, thanks to Luma's power and many of Rosalina's moves having [[disjoint]]ed ranges. By extension, their respective movesets are both quick and useful, such as Rosalina's up aerial having impressive juggling potential, and Luma's aerials boasting approach and combo potentials thanks to their [[Lunar Landing]] technique.

Overall, Rosalina & Luma's strengths noticeably outweigh their weaknesses, and they are considered among the best characters in the game with strong tournament results and representation to supplement their reputation. Although Rosalina & Luma have been slightly nerfed by game [[update]]s, their top-tier placement has remained firmly intact throughout ''SSB4''{{'}}s lifespan.

Rosalina is a tall [[Weight|lightweight]], much like {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}, {{SSB4|Peach}}, and {{SSB4|Zelda}}. Rosalina is the fourth lightest character in the game, but unlike Peach or Zelda, her overall grounded mobility is decent, thanks to her average [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds, and her [[traction]] being tied for the sixth highest in the game. Despite having average [[air speed]], Rosalina's [[falling speed|falling]] and [[fast fall]]ing speeds are among the slowest, while her [[gravity]] is the second lowest in the game. However, she has phenomenal [[air acceleration]], being tied with Peach, {{SSB4|Palutena}}, and {{SSB4|Mega Man}}  as the third highest in the game. As a result of the latter three attributes, she is a very [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]] character.

Due to being allied with Luma, Rosalina also follows the tag team archetype established by the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}, and perpetuated by {{SSBB|Olimar}}. Luma can remain next to Rosalina to attack with her, or it can be sent away with [[Luma Shot]] to attack from a distance. This allows Rosalina numerous possibilities to attack opponents, as she can essentially perform combos on opponents between herself and Luma. Luma mechanically functions like a blend of {{b|Pikmin|species}} and [[Ice Climbers|Nana of the Ice Climbers]]: it uses a [[hit points]] (HP) mechanic like the former, in which it will be KO'd if it is dealt 50%, and it responds to player inputs like the latter. Unlike Olimar, Rosalina cannot immediately summon Luma once it is KO'd, which forces her to wait 13 seconds until another Luma appears. Luma also can not experience status effects, such as [[stun]] or [[sleep]], which can allow it to attack and fend off opponents if Rosalina happens to find herself put under a status effect that renders her unable to move or attack. Luma also cannot be grabbed.

While they are largely defensive characters, Rosalina & Luma have several offensive options that allow them to rack up damage if given the opportunity. They have many attacks with disjointed hitboxes, most notably each of Rosalina's aerials, which are also very useful for racking up damage. Their neutral aerial, when timed correctly, can be a useful punishing option. Her forward aerial keeps the opponent in place, hits multiple times, and combos well with her down throw like {{SSB4|Ness}}' same combo. However, this combo is somewhat situational because of its considerable ending lag. Her and Luma's back aerials are quick [[semi-spike]]s and can be used in a wide range of scenarios, such as edge-guarding. Their up aerial is one of their most effective attacks and is among the best moves in the game, as it possesses outstanding range, can easily be chained into itself and can KO off the top of some stages at very low percents when used properly. Their down aerial is also a very potent edge-guarding option: Rosalina's hitbox is capable of [[meteor smash]]ing, whereas Luma's hitbox can easily KO outright thanks to its very high knockback growth.

Despite her various strengths, Rosalina has a few significant weaknesses. Her tall height sometimes makes it very hard to avoid attacks, while her light weight causes her to be very susceptible to early KOs. Although [[Launch Star]] provides very good recovery, it lacks any sort of hitbox, making her vulnerable to meteor smashes. Her disadvantage state is extremely poor, as she cannot deal with [[juggling]] very well thanks to her slow falling speed and average air speed, alongside no safe [[b-reverse]] options to provide a horizational mixup to her landing. Her biggest flaw, however, is that she is drastically weakened without Luma, as her respective attacks' knockback values are among the most unimpressive in the game and both [[Luma Shot]] and [[Star Bits]] are rendered useless. Although Luma will inevitably respawn, the 13 seconds it takes to do so can be more than enough time for the opponent to land a combo or score a KO on Rosalina. This is further compounded by Luma's inability to act out of a [[Tumbling|tumble]] until landing on the ground, as attacks that knock Luma off-stage will result in it being inevitably KO'd, regardless of how much HP it has. Most of the cast also has a reliable move to use in order to KO Luma and thus avoid the risk of being punished by Rosalina. However, both she and Luma have a particularly difficult time against characters with large disjoints or fast moves that deal high base knockback. The most prominent example is {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}, who is considered their most challenging matchup because of his overall fast frame data, small size, disjointed range courtesy of {{s|wikirby|Galaxia}}, and his ability to KO her at very low percents via guaranteed combos.

*{{nerf|Luma's [[hit points]] decreased (52 → 47).}}

*{{change|Luma's [[falling speed]] (0.06 → 0.064) and gravity (0.051 → 0.062) increased.}}

*{{buff|Luma's hit points increased (47 → 50).}}

*{{nerf|Luma's neutral infinite finisher has lower knockback scaling (170 → 150).}}

*{{nerf|Rosalina's neutral infinite deals 0.3% less damage (2% → 1.7%).}}

*Rosalina can [[crawl]].

*Luma utilizes a [[hit points]] (HP) mechanic. It has 50 HP, and if it is KO'd either by losing all of its HP or by crossing a [[blast line]], another Luma will appear after 13 seconds. Luma is also controlled by the player, instead of [[artificial intelligence]].

|neutral1dmg=R: 2%<br>L: 2%

|neutral2dmg=R: 1%<br>L: 2%

|neutral3dmg=R: 3%<br>L: 4%

|neutralinfdmg=R: 1.7% (loop), 3% (last)<br>L: 1.2% (loop), 3% (last)

|neutraldesc=R: Swings her wand twice followed by emitting a sparkle-shaped energy blast between her hands. Alternatively, the first hit can be [[jab cancel]]ed into a grab, while the second hit be followed by a rapid series of wand strikes that culminates with a final wand strike.<br>L: A punch followed by a kick followed by a bicycle kick. Alternatively, the punch and kick can be followed by a series of rapidly twirling punches that culminate with a corkscrew headbutt.

|ftiltdmg=R: 6% (legs), 5% (body)<br>L: 4.3%

|ftiltdesc=R: A floating, double-footed roundhouse kick.<br>L: A roundhouse kick.

|utiltdmg=R: 8%<br>L: 8% (clean), 4% (mid), 3% (late)

|utiltdesc=R: Emits a [[wikipedia:Ring system|planetary ring]] that rises up from her head.<br>L: An uppercut.

Luma's version comes out on frame 3, making it Rosalina's fastest attack (with Luma). It also renders her head [[Intangibility|intangible]] on frames 4-11, and can hit through platforms. When combined, it is more useful to disrupt aerial and approaching opponent, even though opponents with long ranges can attack either Rosalina or Luma out of this attack. Due to Luma's attack having high base knockback, but low knockback growth, it does not KO until 140%.

|dtiltdmg=R: 4.5%<br>L: 3.5%

|dtiltdesc=R: A low-angle dropkick.<br>L: A low-angle headbutt.

|dashdmg=R: 3% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)<br>L: 3%

|dashdesc=R: A lunging, upward [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Battering ram|battering ram]] that emits stardust from her head.<br>L: A lunging upward battering ram that concludes with a backflip.

|fsmashdmg=R: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}}<br>L: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|7}} (arm), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (body)

It has decent overall range, possesses transcendent priority, and has the highest knockback growth out of their entire moveset. It KOs around 110% when used by Rosalina, at 95% when used by Luma, and at 90% when combined. Ideal for edge-guarding and gimping, but has slow start-up lag.

|usmashdmg=R: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}}<br>L: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (late)

|usmashdesc=R: A backward arcing headbutt.<br>L: A bicycle kick.

|dsmashdmg=R: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|7}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|9}} (hit 2)<br>L: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 2)

|dsmashdesc=R: A spinning shin kick that emits spiral galaxy-shaped energy blasts on both sides.<br>L: A spinning kick.

|nairdmg=R: 5% (early), 7.5% (late)<br>L: 4% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2)

|nairdesc=R: Somersaults to emit a starry trail of energy from her feet.<br>L: A spinning kick that hits forward and then backward, which looks identical to its down smash.

A rather unique neutral aerial, as Rosalina’s hitbox begins behind her and rotates clockwise. It is possible to alternate the timing of the attack to confuse opponents in the process, and launches opponents in the direction where Luma is attacking. Ideal for combos, gimping, and edge-guarding, since the player can control its trajectory. It is also less punishable with Luma, due it orbiting around Rosalina while she is in motion. By extension, this quirk allows it to be used as approach option thanks to the [[Lunar Landing]], which can lead into many different follow-ups.

|fairdmg=R: 1% (loop), 4% (last)<br>L: 5%

|fairdesc=R: A delayed bicycle kick that emits a spiral galaxy-shaped energy blast.<br>L: An upward headbutt.

|bairdmg=R: 11%<br>L: 4%

|bairdesc=R: A dropkick that emits a spiral galaxy-shaped energy blast.<br>L: A dropkick.

|uairdmg=R: 10% (clean), 5% (mid), 2% (late)<br>L: 4%

|uairdesc=R: Emits a planetary ring above her head.<br>L: A bicycle kick.

One of the most versatile up aerials in the game, Rosalina's attack has a large and disjointed hitbox, which makes it very useful for juggling, frame traps or as an anti-air option. In comparison, Luma's attack hits opponents in front of and above itself, it has very low startup lag at frame 3, and has high vertical knockback, which make it useful for jugging and launching opponents into Rosalina's attack. It also has high KO potential, especially if the opponent is close to the vertical blastzone and if Rosalina has [[rage]], to the point of potentially KOing in the single digits. Most of the move's hitboxes launch opponents at an 88° angle but Luma's version does have a sourspot with a 108° angle, which can make Luma's version quite susceptible to [[LSI]] in some situations.

|dairdmg=R: 8% (clean), 7% (mid), 6% (mid-late), 2% (late)<br>L: 5%

|dairdesc=R: Emits a planetary ring below herself.<br>L: A stomp.

|uthrowdesc=Flings the opponent into the air with anti-gravity. It combos reliably into up smash, Luma's up tilt, and Luma's up aerial, especially against heavyweights and fast-fallers.

|nsdefdesc=Rosalina uses anti-gravity to launch Luma forward to perform a corkscrew battering ram.<ref name="Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref> It is chargeable and takes 80 frames to fully charge, with a fully charged Luma being invincible whilst traveling, covering more distance, and capable of KOing middleweights at 103% while near the edge. Luma stops after either hitting something, or reaching the end of its path. Luma will remain at the place it stopped until it is recalled back to Rosalina by tapping the special button again.<ref name="Direct"/> Luma will eventually float back to Rosalina's position if it is not recalled after a long enough time and as long as it is above ground.<ref name="Direct"/> However, Luma will be susceptible to falling into the lower [[blast line]] and thus be KO'd if it is off-stage and not recalled soon enough. Since Luma is involved in this attack, this move will have no effect during Luma's respawn time.

|nsc2dmg=3% (no charge), 22% (full charge)

|nsc2desc=Rosalina launches Luma at a much slower speed, but it deals much more damage. Luma has a lasting hitbox, and can strike the same target twice.

|ssc1dmg=2.8% (first hit), 2% (second hit), 1% (third hit)

|ssc2dmg=5%, 4% (late)

|ssc2desc=Luma shoots a much faster Star Bit that travels farther, but gets slightly weaker over time and does not pierce opponents. Like Floaty Star Bit, it is a true projectile.

|usdefdesc=Rosalina uses a multicolored {{s|mariowiki|Launch Star}} to launch herself upward.<ref name="Direct"/> It can be angled, making it capable launching her at a mostly vertical angle, a nearly horizontal angle, or a diagonal angle. However, Rosalina's momentum carries over into her [[helpless]] state, which could prove dangerous if it is angled carelessly.

|usc1desc=Functions like a traditional recovery move, as the Launch Star launches Rosalina faster, but her ascent's angle cannot be changed, granting it less horizontal distance.

|usc2dmg=3% (hit 1), 1% (loop, 4 hits), 5% (last)

|dsdefdesc=Rosalina waves her wand around herself to use the {{s|mariowiki|Star Cursor}} to make nearby [[item]]s or projectiles gravitate toward her. Gravitating items and projectiles come under Rosalina's ownership,<ref name="Direct"/> which can result in projectiles damaging opponents who get too close. It is a very effective move against projectile-oriented characters, and is even capable of gimping {{SSB4|Ness}} and {{SSB4|Lucas}}' [[PK Thunder]]-based recoveries when timed properly.

|dsc2desc=Luma [[mariowiki:Supermassive Galaxy|enlarges considerably]] and functions like a shield while also damaging nearby opponents. However, its newfound size wears off fairly quickly. The move can still draw in items.

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|Ro - sa - li - na! || Rosetta! Chi - ko! || Rosa - liiiii - na! Des - teeeee - llo! {{NTSC}}<br>Es - teeeee - la! Des - teeeee - llo! {{PAL}}

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|Rosali - na ! Lu - ma ! {{NTSC}}<br>Harmonie ! Lu - ma ! {{PAL}} || Rooooosa - li - na! Und! Lu - ma! || Rosa - linda! Sfavi - llotto!

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==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

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*{{Sm|Atelier|Japan}} - The second-best Rosalina & Luma player in Japan of all time, ranking 78th on the [[PGR 100]]. He is best known for winning {{Trn|Umebura 31}} over {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, and {{Sm|Kameme}}, and has placed top 8 at several other {{Trn|Umebura|series}} and {{Trn|Sumabato}} events, most notably 7th at {{Trn|Umebura Tokaigi Qualifier}} over {{Sm|9B}} and {{Sm|Raito}}.

*{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}} - The best Rosalina & Luma player of all-time who is also one of ''Smash 4''{{'}}s best players, ranking 4th on the [[PGR 100]]. Although infamous for being one of the best players without a major win in ''Smash 4''{{'}}s early years, he broke his drought after winning {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}, one of the largest ''Smash 4'' events, and has since won five other majors and supermajors during ''Smash 4''{{'}}s prime, including {{Trn|The Big House 7}} and {{Trn|Frostbite 2018}}.

*{{Sm|falln|USA}} - The third-best Rosalina & Luma player of all-time, ranking 29th on the [[PGR 100]]. Although ranked on all five PGR iterations, his best performances took place in the last two years of competitive ''Smash 4'', which includes winning the regionals {{Trn|Port Priority}} and {{Trn|Noods Noods Noods: Melee Edition}} defeating {{Sm|Elegant}} at both events, placing 5th at {{Trn|2GGC: Greninja Saga}} defeating {{Sm|ZeRo}}, and placing 7th at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}} defeating {{Sm|Ally}}.

*{{Sm|Kirihara|Japan}} - The second-best Rosalina & Luma player of all-time, ranking 28th on the [[PGR 100]], and is one of Japan's all-time best players. He is best known for winning {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 2}} and double-eliminating {{Sm|ZeRo}}, becoming the first Rosalina & Luma player to win a major and doing so a week before Dabuz's victory at Civil War. In addition, he has placed top 8 at multiple majors, including 4th at {{Trn|Umebura F.A.T.}} and 5th at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}.

*{{Sm|Rayquaza07|USA}} - Rarely attends majors, but has placed well at all of them, with his best placement being 5th at {{Trn|The Big House 5}} defeating {{Sm|ANTi}}. In addition, he placed 17th at {{Trn|The Big House 6}} defeating {{Sm|JK}} and double-eliminating {{Sm|MVD}} as well as 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}} defeating {{Sm|Mr.E}}.

*{{Sm|Yuzu|Japan}} - First known for placing 3rd at {{Trn|Umebura 26}} defeating {{Sm|KEN}}, and has since become the third-best Rosalina & Luma player from Japan despite being relatively inconsistent, most notably placing 2nd at {{Trn|Umebura 34}} over {{Sm|Kirihara}}, {{Sm|Tsu-}}, and {{Sm|Zackray}} as well as 13th at {{Trn|EVO 2018}} defeating {{Sm|ANTi}}, {{Sm|JK}}, and {{Sm|takera}}.

===Tier placement and history===

Rosalina & Luma have been recognized for their strengths ever since ''SSB4'' was released, despite their nerfs from game updates. Their zoning ability is among the strongest in the game, thanks to the combination of Rosalina's ability to re-position Luma with [[Luma Shot]], and Luma's immense KO power, ability to tank hits, and immunity to status effects. The duo also have a superb air game due to their powerful disjointed aerials as well as Rosalina's floatiness and excellent air acceleration which allows her to stay and maneuver in the air much longer than other characters. While the tag team aspect of their playstyle results in them having a steep learning curve and has thus resulted in them having a below average-sized playerbase, their viability has nonetheless been firmly established by the consistently strong results of {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|falln}}, and {{Sm|Kirihara}} as well as {{Sm|Atelier}} and {{Sm|Yuzu}} achieving great success in Japan placing high in multiple tournaments.

Thanks to the potency of their strengths, Rosalina & Luma were ranked 3rd on the first ''4BR'' [[tier list]]. They would later drop to 4th on the second tier list, and then to 8th on the third tier list. Thanks to strong results from top players, however, they have since then rised to 5th in the fourth and current tier list, maintaining their status as top-tier characters, and are still considered to be very viable, if hard to master, picks for tournament play with some smashers like {{Sm|MKLeo}} claiming that she should be as high as 2nd on the tier list as well as {{Sm|ANTi}}, and {{Sm|ZeRo}} claiming that she should be among the top 3 with {{Sm|ESAM}} putting her 4th on his tier list. While other players like {{Sm|Dabuz}} himself claim that she's overrated and that she should be ranked relatively lower than her current spot.

===[[All-Star Mode]]===

In All-Star Mode, Rosalina & Luma are fought in Stage 7 in the 3DS version or Stage 1 in the Wii U version alongside {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSB4|Greninja}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Lucina}}, {{SSB4|Robin}}, {{SSB4|Shulk}}, {{SSB4|Corrin}}, and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}.

==={{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}[[Event Match]]es===

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==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Rosalina & Luma|Reveal trailer]]==

SSB4 - Zelda Screen-27.png|Rosalina alongside Zelda and Peach.

*[[Luma|Polari]], one of the Lumas, sports a unique animation compared to the other Lumas in {{forwiiu}}. He has tears in his eyes while he is in hitstun.

*Luma and Mega Man are the only characters in the game to have unique [[blast line]] KO animations. For Luma, its animation and coloration is smaller and different than other characters' and it emits stars.

*Aside from her default costume, all color variations of Rosalina's official artwork have a coloring error. A portion of her hair behind her back is colored the same as her dress.

*Interestingly, despite being a newcomer, internal voice file for Launch Star is organized by three-number codes instead of having a descriptor on them (e.g. "furafura" for the [[stun]] voice clip), akin to those for special moves, Final Smashes, and on-screen appearances of the [[veteran]]s.

*Rosalina's official artwork shows her wielding her wand with her right hand, despite the fact that she holds it in her left in-game.

*Rosalina & Luma's render in {{for3ds}}'s character select screen is slightly altered, as Luma is placed significantly closer to Rosalina to fit it into the icon. They, along with {{SSB4|Olimar}} and {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}, are the only ones to have edited renders in the game.