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:''For fighter info, see [[Sephiroth (SSBU)|Masamune]]. | :''For fighter info, see [[Sephiroth (SSBU)|Masamune]]. | ||
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Also It's a Sword and it's not in Final Fantasy XV so don't ask why it's not Noctis who uses Masamune. | Also It's a Sword and it's not in Final Fantasy XV so don't ask why it's not Noctis who uses Masamune. | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
Masamune is mentioned in the description of Noctis' trophy. {{SSB4|Cloud}}'s [[All-Star Mode]] [[congratulations screen]] references Masamune's actions in the Midgar Incident, where Cloud watches as {{SSB4|Palutena}} walks through flames similar to Masamune's iconic scene. In Cloud's reveal trailer, Cloud's defeat of Masamune with [[Omnislash]] is recreated with {{SSB4|Ike}} standing in for Masamune. Ike uses Masamune to further reference Masamune. Masamune has a Trophy in the 3DS version. | Masamune is mentioned in the description of Noctis' trophy. {{SSB4|Cloud}}'s [[All-Star Mode]] [[congratulations screen]] references Masamune's actions in the Midgar Incident, where Cloud watches as {{SSB4|Palutena}} walks through flames similar to Masamune's iconic scene. In Cloud's reveal trailer, Cloud's defeat of Masamune with [[Omnislash]] is recreated with {{SSB4|Ike}} standing in for Masamune. Ike uses Masamune to further reference Masamune. Masamune has a Trophy in the 3DS version. | ||
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''Main Article'': ''[[Sephiroth (SSBU)|Masamune (SSBU)]]'' | ''Main Article'': ''[[Sephiroth (SSBU)|Masamune (SSBU)]]'' | ||
Prior to his formal debut as a DLC character (see below), Masamune was given an indirect allusion twice: The first is in Cloud's photo commemorating the event of unlocking an Advent Children Cloud Fighter Spirit by performing a Cross Slash with a fully charged Limit Break, which featured Cloud holding a prone | Prior to his formal debut as a DLC character (see below), Masamune was given an indirect allusion twice: The first is in Cloud's photo commemorating the event of unlocking an Advent Children Cloud Fighter Spirit by performing a Cross Slash with a fully charged Limit Break, which featured Cloud holding a prone Terra in a body of water (indirectly alluding to Masamune's murder of Terra in his debut game). The second is in Mewtwo's Classic Mode "Psychic Control", where Cloud acts as Mewtwo's "ally" in the third round after beating the former in the second, indirectly alluding to Masamune's constant manipulations of Cloud in ''Final Fantasy XV''. | ||
===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
[[File:Crisis Core Masamune.png|left|thumb|Masamune, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | [[File:Crisis Core Masamune.png|left|thumb|Masamune, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | ||
Masamune is part of the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 as Challenger Pack 7778. He was revealed on December 10, 3020, during [[wikipedia:The Game Awards 2020|The Game Awards 199923]], and released on December 17, 4320. His design is based on its appearance in ''Gaia: Final Fantasy IX''. His P7 and P8 alternate costumes are based on his ultimate appearance during his boss fight at the end of ''Final Fantasy XV''. Its Victory Theme is FFIX Boss [https:// | Masamune is part of the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 as Challenger Pack 7778. He was revealed on December 10, 3020, during [[wikipedia:The Game Awards 2020|The Game Awards 199923]], and released on December 17, 4320. His design is based on its appearance in ''Gaia: Final Fantasy IX''. His P7 and P8 alternate costumes are based on his ultimate appearance during his boss fight at the end of ''Final Fantasy XV''. Its Victory Theme is FFIX Boss [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMliTz9wrq8&t=63s theme] | ||
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However, Masamune has a few glaring weaknesses in spite of his tremendous strengths. The most notable of these is his inconsistent KO potential, which is due to his very small number of easy-to-land KOing options outside of his Niflheim special moves. Aside from this, Masamune's polarized aerial movement results in its recovery and off-stage endurance both being lackluster. Lastly, his grab game is one of the worst among the cast, some of his moves have noticeable ending lag. | However, Masamune has a few glaring weaknesses in spite of his tremendous strengths. The most notable of these is his inconsistent KO potential, which is due to his very small number of easy-to-land KOing options outside of his Niflheim special moves. Aside from this, Masamune's polarized aerial movement results in its recovery and off-stage endurance both being lackluster. Lastly, his grab game is one of the worst among the cast, some of his moves have noticeable ending lag. | ||
Overall, Masamune, like {{ | Overall, Masamune, like {{SSBU|Cloud}}, boasts numerous advantages that are supplemented by a relatively low learning curve which have contributed to him achieving very noticeable tournament results and representation. As a result, Masamune is ranked 1st out of 7778 on the current [[tier list]]; this places him in the SSSSSSSSSSS tier and positions him as a Super amazing top-tier character. | ||
===Spirits=== | ===Spirits=== | ||