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[[File:Sephiroth Challenge title screen.jpg|thumb|300px|The title screen for the Sephiroth Challenge]]
[[File:Sephiroth Challenge title screen.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The title screen for the Sephiroth Challenge]]
The '''Sephiroth Challenge''' was a mode introduced in version {{h2|List of updates (SSBU)|10.0.0}} of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', allowing players to unlock the contents of [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Challenger Pack 8]] (sans non-fighter [[spirits]]) when purchased prior to its official release date. It was announced in ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"}}'', running from December 17th, 2020 until December 22nd, 2020, and would be removed in version {{h2|List of updates (SSBU)|10.1.0}}. The mode uniquely features menus and sound effects based on ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}''.
The '''Sephiroth Challenge''' was a mode introduced in version {{h2|List of updates (SSBU)|10.0.0}} of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', allowing players to unlock the contents of [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Challenger Pack 8]] (sans [[spirits]]) when purchased prior to its official release date. It was announced in ''{{h2|Mr. Sakurai Presents|Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"}}'', running from December 17th, 2020 until December 22nd, 2020, and would become unavailable in later updates. The mode uniquely features menus and sound effects based on ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}''.


After selecting a [[difficulty]] of Easy, Normal, or Very Hard, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} must be defeated by any other [[fighter]] in a one-on-one [[Stamina Mode]] match in [[Northern Cave]] with [[item]]s and [[Final Smash Meter]] turned off. The player had 150 HP, while Sephiroth had 100, 150, and 200 HP in Easy, Normal, and Very Hard respectively. The stage was in its normal form in Easy and Normal, and in its [[Ω form]] in Very Hard. Sephiroth's dealt and received damage were respectively ×0.965 and ~×1.32 on Easy, ×1.325 and ~×1.08 on Normal, and ×1.45 and ~×0.84 on Very Hard.
After selecting a [[difficulty]] of Easy, Normal, or Very Hard, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} must be defeated by any other [[fighter]] in a one-on-one [[Stamina Mode]] match in [[Northern Cave]] with [[item]]s and [[Final Smash Meter]] turned off. The player has 150 HP, while Sephiroth has 100, 150, and 200 HP in Easy, Normal, and Very Hard respectively. The stage is in its normal form in Easy and Normal, and in its [[Ω form]] in Very Hard. Sephiroth's dealt and received damage are respectively ×0.965 and ~×1.32 on Easy, ×1.325 and ~×1.08 on Normal, and ×1.45 and ~×0.84 on Very Hard.


The player was rewarded upon completing the mode in any difficulty and the challenge could be freely retried. After each victory, a screen showing the difficulty chosen and time elapsed in the match was presented. The player was able to push the Y button to "Share" an automatically taken screenshot of the screen and promptly share it on social media platforms.
The player is rewarded upon completing the mode in any difficulty and the challenge can be freely retried. After each victory, a screen showing the difficulty chosen and time elapsed in the match is presented. The player is able to push the Y button to "Share" an automatically taken screenshot of the screen and promptly share it on social media platforms.


The mode's [[character selection screen]] played ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII}}''. During the match, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|One-Winged Angel}}'' played on Easy and Normal, while ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Advent: One-Winged Angel}}'' played on Very Hard.
The mode's [[character selection screen]] plays ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII}}''. During the match, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|One-Winged Angel}}'' plays on Easy and Normal, while ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Final Fantasy|Advent: One-Winged Angel}}'' plays on Very Hard.


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*Initially, Sakurai planned to have the mode playable once; those who failed would lose the ability to unlock Challenger Pack 8 early. This idea was eventually scrapped.
*Initially, Sakurai planned to have the mode playable once; those who failed would lose the ability to unlock Challenger Pack 8 early. This idea was eventually scrapped.
**Sakurai stated developing the mode was difficult but a fun challenge.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rxFUGn2P3E</ref>
**Sakurai stated developing the mode was difficult but a fun challenge.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rxFUGn2P3E</ref>
*Sephiroth's pose on the Sephiroth Challenge screen slightly resembles his appearance in key artwork of ''Final Fantasy VII Remake''.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Final-Fantasy-VII-Remake_2017_01-31-17_001.jpg]</ref>
*Sephiroth Challenge and [[Challenger's Approach]] are the only modes in ''Ultimate'' that can become permanently unavailable.
*Sephiroth Challenge and [[Challenger's Approach]] are the only modes in ''Ultimate'' that can become permanently unavailable.
*Unlike other single-player modes, such as {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} or [[World of Light]], moves for the player and Sephiroth could [[stale]].
*Unlike other single-player modes, such as {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} or [[World of Light]], moves for the player and Sephiroth can [[stale]].
*Following the mode's release, [[speedrun]]s of it became a minor trend within the community. The fastest known record with video proof is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOnykanFGiU9 1.50 seconds] by djf2564 on Very Hard difficulty, with the usage of {{SSBU|Hero}}'s [[Whack]] move, as it has an extremely low chance to instantly KO with damage.
*Following the mode's release, {{s|wikipedia|speedrun}}s of it became a minor trend within the community, with the fastest known record with video proof being [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOnykanFGiU9 1.50 seconds]. There have been screenshots on [[Twitter]] showing faster times than this, but with [[mod]]ding making it possible to get records lower than what's actually feasible, including going as low as [https://twitter.com/ConanK_158/status/1340109511781040131 0.00 seconds], screenshot-only evidence is untrustworthy.


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