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{{Disambig2|Roy's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|the character in other contexts|Roy}} | {{Disambig2|Roy's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|the character in other contexts|Roy}} | ||
:''For information on the playable [[Koopaling]], see [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)]]. | :''For information on the playable [[Koopaling]], see [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)]]. | ||
{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Roy | |name = Roy | ||
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|ssbgame2 = SSB4 | |ssbgame2 = SSB4 | ||
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | ||
|tier = | |tier = S | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 8 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Roy''' ({{ja|ロイ|Roi}}, ''Roy'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018 and is an unlockable fighter akin to his appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Roy is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #25]]. | '''Roy''' ({{ja|ロイ|Roi}}, ''Roy'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', officially confirmed on June 12th, 2018 and is an unlockable fighter akin to his appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Roy is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #25]]. | ||
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This is the first time in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where Roy is not voiced in Japanese in all regions. In international releases, Roy is voiced in English by {{iw|wikipedia|Ray Chase|voice actor}}, who reprises his role from ''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem Heroes}}''. {{iw|wikipedia|Jun Fukuyama}}'s portrayal of Roy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was repurposed for the Japanese version. | This is the first time in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series where Roy is not voiced in Japanese in all regions. In international releases, Roy is voiced in English by {{iw|wikipedia|Ray Chase|voice actor}}, who reprises his role from ''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem Heroes}}''. {{iw|wikipedia|Jun Fukuyama}}'s portrayal of Roy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was repurposed for the Japanese version. | ||
Roy is ranked | Roy is ranked 8th out of 82 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the S tier. This is a massive improvement from his mid-tier placement in ''SSB4'', where he was ranked 41st out of 54, and is his best placement in the series. He is one of the veterans with the largest improvement in the transition from ''SSB4'' to ''Ultimate'', along with {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}. Roy has fast air and dash speeds which, combined with great frame data in his aerials and tilts, gives him a strong combo game and several mix-up options. The new mechanics in ''Ultimate'' also benefit Roy by making it easier for him to hit his sweetspot at the hilt and thus making it easier for him to take stocks at a relatively early percentage. Finally, Roy possesses a strong set of specials such as [[Double-Edge Dance]], which has been improved from the previous game to be overall faster and stronger. | ||
However, Roy also has several weaknesses | However, Roy also has several weaknesses. Roy's fast falling speed makes it easy for him to be comboed, and he has little options that allow him to escape. His recovery is also weak compared to other characters, as [[Blazer]] covers little vertical distance, making it possible for Roy to die early due to a gimp. Finally, Roy's raw strength relies on him getting the sweetspot at the hilt, which means he either has to get dangerously close to his opponent to hit it or deal minimal knockback and damage if the sourspot hits. | ||
Overall, Roy is considered to be one of the best swordfighters in the game, and this has been reflected by his above-average representation in the metagame, which is spearheaded by players such as {{Sm| | Overall, Roy is considered to be one of the best swordfighters in the game, and this has been reflected by his above-average representation in the metagame, which is spearheaded by players such as {{Sm|SALTONE}}, {{Sm|Goblin}}, and {{Sm|HIKARU}}. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
Roy was infamous for being | Roy was infamous for being the lowest ranked DLC fighter in ''SSB4'', due to his poor, committal approach, unsafe aerials (especially compared to other fellow swordfighters), and his inverse tipper attribute hindering his spacing abilities, which collectively resulted in both his lower mid tier placement in said game and very little tournament representation and results. Likely as a result, Roy has been buffed significantly overall in his transition to ''Ultimate'', and is the only DLC fighter from ''SSB4'' to remain mostly buffed in that transition. | ||
Roy's most significant improvements are indirect, as he benefits noticeably from the changes to the universal gameplay mechanics in ''Ultimate''. The improved flexibility of [[dash cancel]]ing and the decreased landing lag on his aerials greatly improve his combo game, aerial offense, rushdown potential, | Roy's most significant improvements are indirect, as he benefits noticeably from the changes to the universal gameplay mechanics in ''Ultimate''. The improved flexibility of [[dash cancel]]ing and the decreased landing lag on his aerials greatly improve his combo game, aerial offense, and rushdown potential, as well as improve the consistency of his KO potential. Complementing this, the universal mobility increase benefits Roy's core strategy of closing the distance on his opponents and landing hits with the hilt of the Binding Blade, as well as helping alleviate his vulnerability to camping. These buffs also help to further counterbalance his main weakness: the need to approach at dangerously close ranges in order to deal optimal damage and knockback, which is a flaw that had plagued him in previous games and was not present in his other fellow swordfighters. | ||
Some of Roy's useful buffs are also direct. Moves like his | Some of Roy's useful buffs are also direct. Moves like his dash attack, forward tilt, forward, back and up aerials, and [[Double-Edge Dance]] have increased power, significantly increasing his options at higher percentages and further toning down his trouble at KOing. Furthermore, KO confirms with his neutral attack and the first hit of neutral aerial or a sourspotted up aerial have become much more consistent and reliable. A small amount of his moves have also had their hitbox placements improved, which is notable in his forward smash and Double-Edge Dance, the former of which can now hit opponents in the lower platforms of {{SSBU|Battlefield}}. | ||
His air game in general has improved due to improvements to all his aerials: forward aerial can now auto-cancel in a short hop like in ''Melee'' and has received knockback and angle adjustments that make it better for both combos and KOs, neutral, back and up aerials are stronger (the lattermost of which can now KO reliably), and down aerial has larger sweetspots. | |||
However, Roy | However, while Roy has received comparatively few nerfs during the transition, a few of them are significant. His forward and down throws have less followups and combo potential due to the former's increased ending lag and the latter's increased knockback. Blazer now needs to travel half its maximum distance before it can sweetspot ledges and also deals less knockback, reducing its use as a KO option. Finally, Roy still has some of his flaws from past games, such as mediocre offstage survivability, a vulnerability to combos, and an ineffective spacing game. | ||
Overall, Roy's core playstyle remains fundamentally the same as it was in ''SSB4'', but | Overall, Roy's core playstyle remains fundamentally the same as it was in ''SSB4'', but due to his substantial buffs, he is considered to be much more viable and much less polarizing than he was in any of his previous playable appearances, as he now has enough raw power, range, and speed to play aggressively up close. He commands a moderately sizable playerbase and strong tournament results in competitive play, due to smashers like {{Sm|SALTONE}} and {{Sm|Goblin}} achieving success with him. As such, Roy is widely seen as a competitively viable high tier character, with some players even believing that he is a top tier character. | ||
{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Roy}} | {{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Roy}} | ||
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|nairname=Double Slash ({{ja|ダブルスラッシュ|Daburu Surasshu}}) | |nairname=Double Slash ({{ja|ダブルスラッシュ|Daburu Surasshu}}) | ||
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8.5}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 2), | |nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8.5}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 2), | ||
|nairdesc=An inward slash followed by a spinning, outward slash. Deals decent damage and is a useful combo extender, and is Roy's main aerial approach tool due to its high amount of active frames. The first hit can start guaranteed combos, though it can be difficult to setup due to how fast it ends. Interestingly, it is set apart from identical neutral aerials (including {{SSBU|Chrom}}'s | |nairdesc=An inward slash followed by a spinning, outward slash. Deals decent damage and is a useful combo extender, and is Roy's main aerial approach tool due to its high amount of active frames. The first hit can start guaranteed combos, though it can be difficult to setup due to how fast it ends. Interestingly, it is set apart from identical neutral aerials (including {{SSBU|Chrom}}'s in that the second hit possesses weight-independent knockback, KOing all characters at the same percentages regardless of their [[weight]]. | ||
|fairname=Flag Cut ({{ja|フラッグカット|Furaggu Katto}}) | |fairname=Flag Cut ({{ja|フラッグカット|Furaggu Katto}}) | ||
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} | |fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}}/{{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} | ||
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|uthrowname=Casting ({{ja|キャスティング|Kyasutingu}}) | |uthrowname=Casting ({{ja|キャスティング|Kyasutingu}}) | ||
|uthrowdmg=6% | |uthrowdmg=6% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent upward with his free hand. Roy's only throw with KO potential, starting around | |uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent upward with his free hand. Roy's only throw with KO potential, starting around 170%. Can allow up aerial chains at low to mid percents. | ||
|dthrowname=Slam ({{ja|グラブドロップ|Gurabo Doroppu}}, ''Grab Drop'') | |dthrowname=Slam ({{ja|グラブドロップ|Gurabo Doroppu}}, ''Grab Drop'') | ||
|dthrowdmg=5% | |dthrowdmg=5% | ||
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|usdesc=A jumping reverse gripped slash, which ignites the Binding Blade. Hits multiple times and can be angled diagonally, though this causes the slash to cover less vertical distance. The grounded version deals more damage and knockback, and has brief [[super armor]] before Roy leaves the ground, making it Roy's best option [[out of shield]]. Roy cannot sweetspot ledges with the move unless he has traveled half of Blazer's maximum distance. | |usdesc=A jumping reverse gripped slash, which ignites the Binding Blade. Hits multiple times and can be angled diagonally, though this causes the slash to cover less vertical distance. The grounded version deals more damage and knockback, and has brief [[super armor]] before Roy leaves the ground, making it Roy's best option [[out of shield]]. Roy cannot sweetspot ledges with the move unless he has traveled half of Blazer's maximum distance. | ||
|dsname=Counter | |dsname=Counter | ||
|dsdmg=1.35× (minimum | |dsdmg=1.35× (minimum 9%) | ||
|dsdesc=[[fireemblemwiki:Counter|Parries]] and then [[counterattack]]s against any incoming attacks with an outward slash that ignites the Binding Blade. It has a 1.35× damage multiplier, the third-highest of any counterattack in the game by default, with [[Counter Throw]] and [[Gut Check]] tied for second (1.5×), [[Rebel's Guard|Tetrakarn]] in first (1.6×), and [[Vision]] surpassing it while the Buster Monado Art is active. | |dsdesc=[[fireemblemwiki:Counter|Parries]] and then [[counterattack]]s against any incoming attacks with an outward slash that ignites the Binding Blade. It has a 1.35× damage multiplier, the third-highest of any counterattack in the game by default, with [[Counter Throw]] and [[Gut Check]] tied for second (1.5×), [[Rebel's Guard|Tetrakarn]] in first (1.6×), and [[Vision]] surpassing it while the Buster Monado Art is active. | ||
|fsname=Critical Hit | |fsname=Critical Hit | ||
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| Fourth Hit (Down) || 2% (hit 1-4), 5/3% (hit 5) || Does a flurry of five lower stabs. Deals the most damage of the three finishers, wearing down shields well, and can shield poke low shields. Has the highest ending lag and the lowest knockback of the three finishers, mainly should be used as a damage racking option. | | Fourth Hit (Down) || 2% (hit 1-4), 5/3% (hit 5) || Does a flurry of five lower stabs. Deals the most damage of the three finishers, wearing down shields well, and can shield poke low shields. Has the highest ending lag and the lowest knockback of the three finishers, mainly should be used as a damage racking option. | ||
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===[[Announcer]] call=== | ===[[Announcer]] call=== | ||
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===[[Taunt]]s=== | ===[[Taunt]]s=== | ||
*'''Up taunt''': Triumphantly holds the Binding Blade overhead | *'''Up taunt''': Triumphantly holds the Binding Blade overhead. | ||
*'''Side taunt''': Winds back before striking a pose while holding the Binding Blade in a reverse grip while saying "I won't lose!" ({{ja|僕 は 負けない!|Boku wa makenai!}}, ''"I won't lose!"'') | *'''Side taunt''': Winds back before striking a pose while holding the Binding Blade in a reverse grip while saying "I won't lose!" ({{ja|僕 は 負けない!|Boku wa makenai!}}, ''"I won't lose!"'') | ||
*'''Down taunt''': Kneels and twirls the Binding Blade behind himself, hollering as he does so. | *'''Down taunt''': Kneels and twirls the Binding Blade behind himself, hollering as he does so. | ||
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*Rubs the edge of the Binding Blade's blade. | *Rubs the edge of the Binding Blade's blade. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBURoyIdle1.gif|Roy's first idle pose | SSBURoyIdle1.gif|Roy's first idle pose | ||
SSBURoyIdle2.gif|Roy's second idle pose | SSBURoyIdle2.gif|Roy's second idle pose | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
When ''Ultimate'' released, Roy looked promising in the meta due to the universal decreased landing lag on aerials and ability to use tilts out of a dash, which drastically fixed one of his biggest weaknesses. Along with his excellent mobility and some of the strongest KO power in the game, many professionals believed that Roy could potentially be a top-tier character. However, people also noticed that his [[Echo Fighter]], {{SSBU|Chrom}}, despite having less power and a significantly worse recovery than Roy, was more consistent due to his lack of sourspots, making him better at spacing than Roy. Chrom also had a notorious sacrificial KO move from his forward aerial to Soaring Slash. Although the latter was eventually removed, Chrom was still widely agreed to be one of the best characters in the game and was considered to be better than Roy in the early metagame. Despite this, Roy has achieved many noteworthy results thanks to players such as {{Sm|Goblin}} and {{Sm|Flow|p=France}}, and is still thought to be significantly improved from ''Smash 4'', with many players ranking him as a high-tier or even top-tier character. | |||
Roy's reputation would only improve from here on out, especially during and after the end of the online metagame. {{Sm|SALTONE}}, a rising star prior to the pandemic, made waves during the online metagame and ultimately placed 1st on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v5]]. He maintained this momentum after offline play returned, and consistently placed top 8 at majors. Other Roy players such as Goblin and {{Sm|HIKARU}} would also see strong results during this period, leading to an increase in Roy's representation, especially in the United States: Roy had the second-highest character usage by the end of 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zTKrF1HOv70Pp8xdJKrRQy3QiMYKLTCstoVNgxymt0o/edit#gid=0|title=OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse character usage}}</ref> and continues to be a top 10 character representation-wise in the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gRlzy4z_dpqb2ZRhGoqtbDcuvUKz_ROsMZHGegon53M/edit#gid=329450080|title=OrionRank 2022 character usage}}</ref> With Chrom's decline as a result to a shrinking playerbase, many players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|Tweek}} consider Roy to be one of the best, if not the best, Fire Emblem characters in the game, and the character is widely accepted to be a top-tier, ranking 8th on the current tier list. | |||
===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Roy players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Roy players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|alice|Japan}} - One of the best Roy players in Japan | *{{Sm|alice|Japan}} - One of the best Roy players in Japan. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 30}}, 7th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 10}}, 9th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 19}}, 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 27}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 5}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|acola}}, {{Sm|Sonix}}, and {{Sm|Kome}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Flow|p=France|France}} - The best Roy player in Europe | *{{Sm|Flow|p=France|France}} - The best Roy player in Europe. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Glory 2.0}}, 5th at {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}}, 7th at both {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}} and {{Trn|VCA 2021}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Fatality}}, {{Sm|Glutonny}}, and {{Sm|Meru}}. Ranked 12th on the [[PGRU v3 EU]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Goblin|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Goblin|USA}} - One of the best Roy players in the world. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Riptide}}, 7th at both {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}} and {{Trn|Low Tide City 2021}}, 9th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}, and 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Kongo Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Samsora}}, and {{Sm|kameme}}. Ranked 24th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]]. | ||
*{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}} - | *{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}} - The best Roy player in Japan. Placed 1st at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 5}} and {{Trn|KOWLOON 2}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 24}}, 5th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 6}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 8}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|acola}}, {{Sm|Tea}}, and {{Sm|Asimo}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Mugen|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Mugen|USA}} - Placed 9th at {{Trn|Glitch - Infinite}}, 13th at both {{Trn|CEO 2021}} and {{Trn|InfinityCON Tally 2021}}, 17th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}}, and 25th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|SALTONE}}, {{Sm|Jake}}, and {{Sm|Fatality}}. Previously ranked 3rd on the [[Georgia Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|SALTONE|USA}} - The best Roy player in the world. Placed 1st at {{Trn|CEO 2021}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}} and {{Trn|Low Tide City 2022}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 5}}, and 5th at {{Trn|Smash World Tour 2021 Championships}}. Ranked 8th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]]. He is also considered one of the best online players, placing 1st at {{Trn|Soaked Series Invitational}} and 3rd at {{Trn|SWT: NA Southeast Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Ranked as high as 1st on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v5]]. | ||
*{{Sm|tk3|Japan}} - Co-mains Roy with Chrom and is considered one the best Roy players in Japan. | *{{Sm|tk3|Japan}} - Co-mains Roy with Chrom and is considered one of the best Roy players in Japan. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 11}}, 9th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 4}}, 13th at both {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 1}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 9}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Zackray}}, {{Sm|Atelier}}, and {{Sm|Abadango}}. Currently ranked 49th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]]. | ||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A Journey of Swords== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A Journey of Swords== | ||
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