Editing Wolf (SSBU)

{{disambig2|Wolf's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''|the character in other contexts|Wolf O'Donnell}}  

'''Wolf''' ({{ja|ウルフ|Ulufu}}, ''Wolf'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed playable on June 12th, 2018. Wolf is classified as fighter #44.

Jay Ward reprises his role from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' with new voice clips, while Kōsuke Takaguchi, Wolf's Japanese voice actor from ''Star Fox 64 3D'' and ''Star Fox Zero'', replaces Mahito Ōba.

*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Fox}} or any character in his unlock tree, being the seventh character unlocked after {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}.

With the exception of the third method, Wolf must then be defeated on [[Lylat Cruise]].

Wolf's attributes and moveset give him a versatile gameplan, somewhere in the middle ground between Fox's pressure-focused playstyle and {{SSBU|Falco}}'s punish-oriented gameplay. This is reflected in his attributes, which include a slow [[dash]] speed (though his initial dash is quite fast), above average [[walk speed]], and a high [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]] characteristic of the ''Star Fox'' characters. Unlike the other space animals, however, Wolf has among the highest [[air speed]]s in the game, and is also significantly heavier than them. Though his special moveset and vertical mobility are derived from his brethren, the similarities end there, with Wolf being the most unique of the trio.

Wolf's {{b|Blaster|Wolf}} is the centerpiece of his [[neutral game]]. With the lasers causing [[hitstun]] and having a high duration, they grant him the ability to disrupt opponents' approaches, even when their grounded mobility is superior to his own, and its unique close-range hitbox on the bayonet give it some utility in close combat, dealing substantial damage if it connects. An opponent will likely resort to jumping over the projectiles, at which point they are open to Wolf's fast aerial attacks, which are comprised of a disjointed forward aerial that can combo into itself and his other aerials, a fast neutral aerial that is quite strong at the [[sweetspot]] while having a lingering hitbox, a back aerial whose moderate start-up is offset by its high power, and an up aerial well-suited to [[juggling]]. While he can apply pressure from a distance, Wolf is not wanting for close-range options either. Jab and down-tilt are decent pokes, [[forward smash]] has deceptively low ending [[lag]], and his neutral, forward, and back aerials are quite fast and difficult to punish even if blocked, while his standing [[grab]] is tied for the fastest in the game. Further augmenting his strong neutral game are his dash attack and [[reflector]], the former of which is useful for punishing aerial approaches and KO'ing at very high percents, while the latter ensures he has priority over opposing [[camping]].  

Once Wolf has won the neutral exchange, he has several options to rack up damage. Forward aerial can [[combo]] into itself and other aerials, and into a grab at very low percentages, from which [[up throw]] can lead into another forward or up aerial until mid-percentages. Should an opponent [[air dodge]] in an attempt to escape pressure, Wolf's aerial mobility allows him to chase them down and punish them, usually with a back aerial or [[up tilt]] after landing. Once his foe is at high percentages, he can threaten them with an outright KO by spacing his safe back aerial and forward smash, or force them offstage with his neutral aerial, [[forward tilt]] or throws, after which he may attempt punishing their [[recovery]] with another aerial, or cover their ledge options with a [[down smash]]. At very high percentages, his fast grab becomes threatening as well, with his back throw KO'ing effectively at the ledge.  

Wolf is not free of weaknesses. Though he is not short of finishers, he frequently has difficulty landing them, as he lacks methods to reliably set-up into them, often leading to him throwing out back aerials and forward smashes to seal the stock, while his [[up smash]] has high ending lag and his back throw requires [[rage]] and stage positioning to KO at reasonable percentages. However, by far Wolf's greatest downfall is his endurance: as with the other space animals, his physics render him highly susceptible to combos. While Wolf is much heavier than both Fox and Falco, Wolf’s weight renders him vulnerable to a myriad of combos, while not being heavy enough to allow him to survive high percents. Most critically, his recovery is among the worst in the cast. His [[up special]], [[Fire Wolf]], is linear and offers poor vertical recovery, making [[meteor smash]]es deadly against him even at lower percentages, and his main method of recovery, [[Wolf Flash]], is also linear, though it does offer fair horizontal distance along with a dangerous spiking hitbox. Further worsening the issue, unlike Fox and Falco, both of his recovery options cause [[helplessness]], restricting him to one option offstage and leaving him with a much shorter recovery distance overall. In addition, because Wolf moves diagonally during Wolf Flash, ledges will not stop him. This, in conjunction wih his helpless state, will cause using Wolf Flash near the ledge very risky, as it is extremely easy to self-destruct.

Overall, Wolf is a non-traditional glass cannon. Wolf sacrifices the power of other glass cannons such as {{SSBU|Mewtwo}} for sheer versatility, being able to adapt to nearly any playstyle. His combination of an excellent projectile and good frame data allow him to switch playstyles on a whim, while his combos and aerial mobility ensure he can keep up the pressure on his opponent even after winning the neutral game. However, a Wolf player must be ready to play the long game, as it is not unusual for his foe to live for very long, and a single mistake could see Wolf sustaining heavy damage from combos before finding himself offstage, where often times one more hit is all that is needed to seal his fate.

Wolf has been buffed considerably in his transition from ''Brawl''. He is much more nimble than in his previous appearance, sporting a significantly improved mobility with slightly faster dash and air speeds (although this is the case with the entire cast), and a much faster fast fall speed. Coupled with his superior mobility is the buffs to his Blaster (which shoots larger lasers which deal more damage), already an effective projectile in his previous appearance, and his new dash attack, both of which improve his neutral game. His aerial attacks have also seen improvements: his new neutral aerial gives Wolf an effective, all-purpose aerial, his forward aerial can now be followed up from due to its notably reduced ending and landing lag, and his back and up aerials have deceptively increased power (most notably the former). Wolf's grab game also received some noteworthy buffs, now having a strong throw in his back throw and decent combo starters in his up and down throws. Finally, his Fire Wolf and Wolf Flash are far stronger, giving him two more powerful, if risky, KO options; the latter in particular has received the ability to change its trajectory up or down, slightly improving his horizontal recovery.

Wolf also heavily benefits from the changes to gameplay mechanics. The new airdodge mechanics, as well as the changes to hitstun canceling, make him better at comboing and juggling his opponents for a longer period of time, which pair well with his improved mobility. The changes to momentum canceling allow his moves to KO earlier and overall put his survivbility more in line with the cast. Lastly, the new ledge mechanics, the removal of chain grabbing and meteor canceling also significantly improve his survivability, while the latter change make his down aerial and Wolf Flash more effective at KOing off stage.

However, Wolf has received a few significant nerfs as well. Some of his moves have received less range and increased lag in all aspects, most notably his forward and down smash attacks, and his renowned back aerial from ''Brawl'', in exchange for more power; the latter two are particularly noteworthy due to their previous speed and already decent power. Because of this, Wolf has a more difficult time scoring KOs as his options are much harder to land in general, forcing him to either make hard reads or find ways to combo into Wolf Flash off-stage (which is extremely risky as the opponent can [[DI]] to avoid it and Wolf has to aim it accurately, the latter of which can cause a [[self-destruct]] since it causes helplessness). His already poor recovery has been made worse, as both Fire Wolf and Wolf Flash have decreased distance, making him slightly more susceptible to meteor smashes than in ''Brawl''. His Blaster also has increased ending lag. His neutral and down aerials are also slightly weaker (with the former being slower) and he also lost one of his better kill moves in forward aerial (though it has gained combo potential). Finally, his new down throw is weaker and cannot be used for edgeguarding and tech-chasing, unlike his previous down throw.  

Despite ''Ultimate'''s new mechanics heavily benefiting Wolf, he has also seen a few nerfs from the changes to the mechanics, most notably the removal of [[DACUS]] which hinders his grounded approach. Lastly, his lower weight worsens his survivability, especially horizontally (which is also hindered by the changes to [[momentum canceling]]), while he remains an easy combo target due to his high falling speed and the changes to hitstun canceling.  

Overall, Wolf's nerfs are overall offset by the new game mechanics and the buffs he has received, which has currently allowed him to fare better than he did in ''Brawl'' during ''Ultimate'''s early meta.

*{{change|Wolf now says "You're good, but I'm better." during his claw-swiping victory pose, one of his famous lines from ''Star Fox 64''. This replaces his "I will be the one to...take you down!" line from ''Brawl''}}

*{{change|Wolf's victory pose where he reaches for the sky is now a bit different. He now turns around and extends his right arm, keeping his left arm closer to his face as the camera zooms in. In addition, he says "Weaklings, the lot of you!" instead of "Weaklings, the bunch of you!".}}

*{{bugfix|Wolf's tumbling animation no longer seems to detach his left arm from his elbow.}}

===Attributes===

*{{change|Wolf now stands in an upright, much less awkward posture, similar to {{SSBU|Yoshi}} and {{SSBU|Bowser}} in their transitions from ''Brawl''. This translates to his moveset, be it through a tweaked animation or a completely new move. However, he will revert to his posture and [[idle pose]]s from ''Brawl'' while holding a small [[item]].}}

*{{change|The changes to [[momentum canceling]] both help and hinder Wolf: it makes his stronger moves more likely to KO and renders his vertical endurance more in-line with the rest of the cast, but also worsens his horizontal endurance.}}

*{{buff|The changes to [[air dodge]] mechanics help Wolf overall, as it allows him to juggle his opponents more easily than in ''Brawl'' when coupled with the changes to hitstun canceling. They also give Wolf an effective way to mix up his recovery and landing options, the latter due to his fast falling speed.}}

*{{buff|The removal of [[meteor canceling]] benefits Wolf far more than any other character, as he is now equally as vulnerable to [[meteor smash]]es as the rest of the cast instead of having a significantly longer meteor cancel delay, while making his meteor smashes much more effective.}}

*{{buff|The removal of [[chain grab]]bing significantly improves Wolf's survivability against certain characters, as he is no longer vulnerable to them. While it also slightly hinders Wolf's damage racking game as he could chain grab with his down throw in ''Brawl''.}}.

*{{nerf|The removal of [[glide toss]]ing and super glide tossing hinders Wolf's approach while holding items.}}

*{{buff|Like all characters, Wolf's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete (down from five).}}

*{{nerf|Wolf is significantly [[Weight|lighter]] (102 → 92). This significantly hinders his endurance, while not making him much less susceptible to combos from other characters due to the changes to hitstun cancelling.}}

*{{nerf|Wolf [[walk]]s slower (1.3 → 1.208).}}

*{{buff|Wolf [[dash]]es faster (1.4 → 1.54).}}

*{{buff|Wolf's [[air speed]] is faster (1.222 → 1.281).}}

*{{buff|Wolf's [[fast fall]] speed is much more in line with the rest of the roster (1.9 → 2.88), being far more useful than before.}}

**{{change|Neutral attack has a much cleaner look overall. The ending hit is now a third claw swipe, instead of a dashing bite.}}

**{{buff|The second and third hits of neutral attack have less startup lag (frame 5 → 4). Wolf can also transition into the second and third hit sooner.}}

**{{nerf|All hits have a shorter duration (2 frames → 1) and Wolf does not lunge as far forward when performing the third hit decreasing its range. Due to this, the third hit can now whiff at high percents.}}

**{{nerf|Forward tilt has more ending lag (frame 33 → 35).}}

**{{buff|Up tilt deals more damage (8% → 10%) improving its KO potential.}}

**{{change|Up tilt has a new ending animation where Wolf flicks his nose with his thumb while smirking.}}

*[[Dash attack]]:

**{{buff|Dash attack deals more damage (9% → 11%).}}

**{{buff|Dash attack no longer halts Wolf's forward momentum, and boosts him forward a good distance.}}

*[[Forward smash]]:

**{{nerf|Forward smash is now a forceful, standing palm strike that deals one hit. The new animation has doubled startup lag (frame 10 → 20), and Wolf does not lunge as far forward, decreasing its reach. The removal of the first hit also means that it can no longer [[trip]] opponents.}}

**{{buff|Forward smash deals much more knockback than his previous forward smash due to it dealing more damage (5% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2) → 15%).}}

**{{buff|Forward smash has less ending lag (frame 46 → 42). Coupled with its increased damage, it is now safe on shield and can be followed up with down tilt or neutral attack to deter approaches.}}

**{{change|Up smash has an altered animation, now performing a breakdance-style rotation before the kick, and no longer crosses his legs during the second hit. The hits are also now clearly highlighted by trails.}}

**{{buff|The second hit of up smash has a longer duration (3 frames → 4).}}

**{{nerf|Up smash has more ending lag (frame 44 → 48) and decreased knockback (40/50 (base), 85/100 (scaling) → 85/65) making it KO slightly later.}}

**{{nerf|The removal of [[DACUS]] significantly hinders up smash's approach potential.}}

**{{change|Down smash has an altered animation. Wolf now swipes both sides with one hand.}}

**{{buff|Down smash's second hit deals more damage (13% → 14%) and the first hit now has a sweetspot which deals 16%.}}

**{{nerf|Down smash is significantly more laggy, having more startup (frame 8 → 14 (hit 1), frame 14 → 21 (hit 2)) and ending lag (frame 35 → 44). It also has less range.}}

**{{buff|Neutral aerial deals more damage overall (8% → 12% (clean), 1%/3% → 8% (late hit)).}}

**{{buff|The clean hit of neutral aerial makes it a strong finisher at high percentages, while the late hit allows it to be followed up with another attack,such as an aerial or dash attack.}}

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more startup lag and a shorter duration (frames 4-34 → 7-26). The clean hit also deals less knockback (40 (base), 100 (scaling) → 30/75) slightly weakening its KO potential.}}

*[[Forward aerial]]:

**{{change|Forward aerial has an altered animation.}}

**{{buff|Forward aerial has less ending (frame 52 → 41) and landing lag (30 frames → 10). When combined with the changes to [[hitstun canceling]], this allows it to combo into a multitude of moves beyond low percents, including another forward air, other aerials, [[Wolf Flash]] and into grab.}}

**{{change|Forward aerial sends opponents at a less vertical angle (75° → 60°).}}

**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage (11% → 9%) and knockback (40 (base), 95 (scaling) → 45/85) hindering its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Back aerial's sweetspot deals more damage (13% → 15%) and all hits have increased base knockback (20 → 37) improving its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Back aerial has much more startup (frame 6 → 13), ending (frame 30 → 45) and landing lag (9 frames → 16). It also has a shorter duration (4 frames → 3), less range, cannot be performed twice in a full hop and it can no longer lock opponents at lower percents.}}

*[[Up aerial]]:

**{{buff|Up aerial is stronger as it has more knockback growth (75 → 85) and the changes to hitstun canceling improve its combo potential beyond low percents.}}

**{{nerf|Up aerial has slightly increased landing lag (9 frames → 10).}}

**{{change|Down aerial has a slightly altered animation, where Wolf swipes downwards instead of plunging his fists down.}}

**{{buff|Down aerial has less ending lag (frame 60 → 54). The removal of [[meteor canceling]] also improves its reliability and allows for follow ups when used on grounded opponents beyond lower percents.}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial's sweetspot is harder to land.}}

**{{change|Up throw has a new animation. Wolf now jumps and slashes the opponent with one claw, instead of two like in ''Brawl''. The animation is also cleaner overall.}}

**{{buff|Up throw can now be followed up with different aerials at low percentages due to the changes to hitstun canceling.}}

**{{change|Wolf has a new down throw. Wolf now grabs the opponent by the head, jumps while spinning around once, and chokeslams them into the ground.}}

**{{buff|Wolf can now follow up after down throw with different aerials.}}

**{{nerf|Down throw deals less damage overall (12% → 8.5%).}}

**{{nerf|Wolf can no longer chain grab with his down throw. Additionally, its new angle hinders its [[tech chasing]] and edgeguarding potential.}}

**{{change|Wolf has a new edge attack, an inward slash. It does not have set knockback unlike his previous edge attacks. This improves its spacing potential at higher percents but hinders its spacing potential at lower percents.}}

**{{nerf|New edge attack has less range than both of his previous edge attacks (especially his under 100% edge attack) and it deals less damage than his old over 100% edge attack (10% → 9%).}}

**{{change|The lasers fired from Wolf's Blaster are now colored purple instead of green. The blaster itself has a new design and updated sound effects.}}

**{{buff|Fire Wolf's final hit deals far more knockback, and all of its hits connect properly.}}

**{{buff|Reflector deals slightly more damage (3% → 4%).}}

**{{buff|Reflector has less startup lag and a longer duration (frames 8-9 → 7-9).}}

**{{nerf|Reflector has more ending lag (frame 27 → 32).}}

**{{nerf|Reflector's [[intangibility]] has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 1-6 → 6-9) no longer making it a strong combo breaking tool.}}

**{{change|Reflector now sends diagonally up and away instead of forward and down (10° → 65°). This potentially allows it to be followed up with aerials, but weakens its gimping potential. It also no longer has set knockback.}} [https://youtu.be/u5ACw57w_H8?t=31]

**{{nerf|Team Star Wolf is much easier to avoid compared to Landmaster and is overall less versatile.}}

**{{buff|Team Star Wolf can potentially deal more damage compared to Landmaster, and the single hit has increased KO power, making it more consistent.}}

**{{buff|Due to being a cutscene Final Smash, Wolf can no longer accidentally [[self-destruct]] like he could in the Landmaster.}}

|neutralname= 

|neutraldesc=Wolf slashes once upwards, slashes again, then finishes with an outward swipe. The linking hits are really quick and can be useful to rack up slight damage. The first hit can jab lock.

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdesc=Wolf forcefully brings his claws together, then separates his claws on impact. The first hit produces a large number of freeze frames if it connects with an opponent. Has high damage and knockback despite its speed, with good KO potential.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdmg=10%

|utiltdesc=Wolf hops slightly and kicks straight upward, with the ending animation showing him flicking his finger across his nose. Like forward tilt, it has good speed, power and damage, which gives it KO potential at around 125% against middleweights.

|dtiltname= 

|dtiltdesc=Kicks out with his foot while crouching. The move has rather decent range and can cause tripping.

|dashname= 

|dashdmg=11%

|dashdesc=Wolf preforms a dashing kick. Very quick startup, has good damage and knockback, and allows Wolf to travel a fairly good distance. Due to all of these positive traits, it functions as a good burst option that can KO at reasonably high percentages.

|fsmashname= 

|fsmashdesc=Wolf does a forceful, standing palm strike. While it has rather slow startup of 20 frames, it has good power and damage output behind it and is one of Wolf's better KOing options. It is also safe on shield, as a jab or down tilt will cover most of the opponent's options if they are very close.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdesc=Does a breakdance-like spin, then scissor-kicks above his head. This move hits twice, with the first hit naturally comboing into the second. Gains KO potential at around 125%.

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 2)

|dsmashdesc=Swipes along the ground with one hand, from front to back. The front hit is stronger and KOs slightly earlier than the back hit. One of Wolf's strongest finishing moves.

|nairname= 

|nairdesc=Preforms a flying kick, much like {{SSBU|Fox}}'s neutral aerial. Its clean hit has good knockback which allows it to be a potent finisher at high percentages, and its late hit can start combos into other moves.

|fairname= 

|fairdesc=Slashes downward with his left arm. One of Wolf's most useful aerials and combo moves, as its angle and knockback allows it to combo into itself, neutral aerial, and even Wolf Flash as a KO setup (albeit risky).

|bairname= 

|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}}

|bairdesc=An inwards roundhouse kick, similarly to {{SSBU|Ridley}}'s back aerial. While it has notable startup of 13 frames, it is very strong with high damage and knockback, boasting great KO potential under 100% near the ledge.  

|uairname= 

|uairdesc=Swipes in an arc above his head. Its below-average vertical knockback combined with its overall quick speed make it a capable comboing and juggling tool.

|dairname= 

|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (arms), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (body)

|dairdesc=Wolf swipes both of his hands below himself. Has the highest amount of startup lag out of Wolf's aerials, but has the capability to meteor smash opponents when sweetspotted. Against grounded opponents, the sweetspot can combo into a multitude of moves.

|grabname= 

|grabdesc=Swipes forward with his right arm. While Wolf's grabs are fast to start up, they each have rather high ending lag.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldmg=1%

|pummeldesc=Hits his opponent with his right knee. Extremely fast.

|fthrowname= 

|fthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 3% (throw)

|fthrowdesc=Wolf slashes the opponent, launching them away. Usually used for throwing the opponent offstage or for positioning.

|bthrowname= 

|bthrowdmg=11%

|bthrowdesc=Wolf throws the opponent behind him, then slashes upward. A viable KO option at around 130% near the ledge.

|uthrowname= 

|uthrowdesc=Throws the opponent upward and swipes outward above him, launching the opponent. A rather viable combo starter at low-mid percentages, being able to combo into his aerial attacks.

|dthrowname= 

|dthrowdesc=Hops up, holding the opponent's head, and slams them on the ground. Like up throw, it is a useful combo starter that can lead into some of Wolf's aerials, and even Wolf Flash as a risky KO setup.

|floorfdmg=6%

|floorfdesc=Gets up and kicks in the front and in the back.

|floorbdmg=6%

|floorbdesc=Gets up and punches forwards and kicks backwards.

|floortdesc=Spins around, kicking foes with who are close.

|nsdmg=7% (bayonet), 6%/7%/8% (laser)

|nsdesc=Wolf fires a single shot from his blaster. This move is the centerpiece of Wolf's neutral game and one of his most versatile moves, being able to disrupt approaches no matter the opponent's mobility, and can easily set up a pressure situation. Its unique close-range hitbox on the bayonet give it some utility in close combat, dealing substantial damage if it connects.

|ssdmg=3% (dash), 15% (sweetspot), 20% (meteor sweetspot)

|ssdesc=Wolf quickly propels himself diagonally upwards at a 35° angle, which can be slightly altered vertically depending on the input. The sweetspot is located at the center of Wolf near the end that [[meteor smash]]es airborne opponents. The sourspot at the end of the move [[semi-spike]]s instead. Both hitboxes, however, are extremely powerful, with both having great KO potential.

|usdmg=2% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2-8), 3% (hit 9 ground), 4% (hit 9 air)  

|usdesc=Wolf propels himself and kicks his opponent. The direction of the dash depends on which direction is held on the [[control stick]]. It works better as an attack as it does decent damage and can KO at high percentages. It is subpar as a recovery option, however, due to travelling very little distance no matter the direction aimed.

|dsdmg=4% (startup), x1.3 damage (reflected projectiles)

|dsdesc=Wolf activates his Reflector around himself. All reflected projectiles deals more damage than they normally would and travels at almost twice the original speed. The Reflector damages nearby foes upon activation, and sends them at an angle that can actually start combos. Unlike Fox's Reflector, Wolf's version does not stall him in the air.

|fsdmg= ?%

|fsdesc=Upon activation, Wolf shouts "Wolf pack!", with a large red reticle appearing in front of him, as a Wolfen flies from behind the screen in the area where the reticle is located. Upon hit, a cinematic begins with Wolf and his crew flying in a group of Wolfens, as Wolf himself says, "Grahaha! The hunt is on, boys!" (saying "I've got you now, Star Fox!" if he hits Fox or Falco), as all of the members then fire lasers at the trapped opponents, damaging them heavily and launching them horizontally as the cutscene ends.

*'''Side taunt''': Does a beckoning gesture with his fingers while smirking and saying "Are you scared?".

*'''Down taunt''': Kneels down, slaps the ground with one hand and makes howling-esque noise.

===[[Idle Pose]]s===

In any victory pose, there's a chance Wolf will say "Playtime's over, Star Fox!" ({{ja|遊びは終わりだ、スターフォックス！|Asobi wa owarida, Sutā Fokkusu!}}, ''Playtime is over, Star Fox!'') if Fox or Falco were present during the match.

*Performs two slashes and a roundhouse kick, saying "You're good, but I'm better." ({{ja|貴様を倒すのはこの俺様だ！|Kisama o taosu no wa kono oresama da!}}, ''You will be defeated by the very me!'').

*Claws the air and poses.

*Raises an arm and turns toward the camera, saying "Weaklings, the lot of you." ({{ja|ふんっ、弱者ど|Fun, jakusha do.}}, ''Hmph, such weak ones.'').

===Notable players===

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*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan}} - Placed 1st at [[Tournament:Sumabato SP|Sumabato SP]] and [[Tournament:Umebura SP 2|Umebura SP 2]].

Wolf fights fighters who are veterans that didn't appear in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.

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

|1||{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}||[[Summit]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Ice Climber|Ice Climber (Melee)}}''||

|2||{{SSBU|Young Link}}||[[Great Bay]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda (Melee)}}''||

|3||{{SSBU|Pichu}}||[[Pokémon Stadium]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley}}''||

|4||{{SSBU|Squirtle}}||[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gym/Evolution - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}''||Squirtle's {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} is absent.

|5||{{SSBU|Ivysaur}}||[[Spear Pillar]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar}}''||Ivysaur's Pokémon Trainer is absent.

|6||{{SSBU|Snake}}||[[Shadow Moses Island]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metal Gear|Theme of Tara}}''||

|colspan="5"|Bonus Stage

|Final||[[Galleom]]||?||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Boss Battle - Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}''||

Although Wolf does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except for {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

Wolf was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat. He is unlocked in the Mysterious Dimension in the Dark Realm. The player must defeat the [[Andross]] spirit (which is the answer to a given question) to reveal a path leading to a wrecked airplane. His unlock battle is on the plane's tail (just to the left of the [[Krystal]] spirit).

==[[Spirit]]s==

Wolf's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Wolf 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. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.

Wolf Spirit.png|384. '''''Wolf O'Donnell'''''

===Character Showcase Video===

*There are a few inconsistencies between Wolf's official render and his in-game model. The soles of his boots are blue in his official render while they are red in his in-game model, the straps behind his right shin guard are white instead of black, and his jacket and gloves are dark purple instead of light purple. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62uBiZfw9w0&t=0m13s]</ref> <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B4w2Tsy9PE&t=0m4s]</ref>

**Oddly, in his showcase video, the inconsistencies only appear in the final part of the video, when he attacks Fox.

**Additionally, the inconsistencies are used for his model in the first five screenshots of his character page on the ''Smash Bros. Ultimate'' official website.

**They also appear in {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}'s character showcase video.

*The visual effects for all of Wolf's claw-based attacks displays three slashes despite Wolf using four fingers to strike.

*If Wolf wins a match with Fox present, there's a chance he will say, "Playtime's over, Star Fox!" in one of his victory animations, just like he did in ''Brawl''. However, this line is not present in the [[Sound Test]].

*Wolf is the only playable ''Star Fox'' character whose Fighter Spirit does not use artwork from ''Star Fox Zero''.

*Wolf’s Fighter description in the “Tips” section is the only one to mention a previously canceled video game, being ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}''.