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{{disambig2|moves used to return to a stage|healing items|Healing#Healing items|recovery items}}:''For information about recovery frames, see [[Ending lag]].''[[File:RecoverySSB.gif|thumb|A diagram of {{SSB|Mario}}'s recovery in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]

A '''recovery''' is the attempt to return back to the [[stage]] after being [[knockback|launched]] or falling off. Some tools to achieve this end are the [[midair jump]] and the recovery move (usually an [[up special move]]), also known as a "third jump." Some recovery moves only go nearly straight up, while others travel greater horizontal distances. Due to slower average falling speeds and increased ease of [[edge sweet spot|edge sweet spotting]], recoveries are generally more powerful in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and later games than they are in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

|{{SSB|Donkey Kong}}|| [[Spinning Kong]] is his primary recovery. It provides a short vertical distance but a long horizontal distance. It also provides [[invincibility frames]] at the tip of his hands, but the move is incredibly vulnerable from above.

|{{SSB|Fox}}|| [[Fire Fox]] is his primary recovery. It can be used in any direction but pulls him down a little while charging. His [[Reflector (move)#Fox|Reflector]] slows down his fall speed.

|{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's recovery in this game is poor, being easily edge guarded and having arguably the shortest vertical recovery in the game. While possessing five midair jumps, each jump is half the size of the last, and the final two grant minimal vertical distance. However, Jigglypuff's horizontal recovery is the furthest-reaching in the game, due to its fast airspeed, slow falling speed, and the fact that it can use [[Rising Pound]] to greatly increase its recovery.

|{{SSB|Kirby}}|| His recovery consists of five midair jumps (behaving similarly to Jigglypuff's) and the [[Final Cutter]] for good vertical movement. However, if the player misses the ledge with Final Cutter, Kirby will plummet downward with no chance of recovery.  

He can use {{b|Inhale|Kirby}} to utilize Jigglypuff's [[Pound]] recovery, as well as Falcon Punch and Giant Punch.

|{{SSB|Link}}|| Link has a variety of techniques to augment [[Spin Attack]]. [[Link's bomb]], if it explodes while he is holding it, can aid his recovery by giving him back his Spin Attack (see [[bomb recovery]]). However, his Spin Attack covers only a short vertical and horizontal distance, with poor range, leaving Link vulnerable to [[spike]]s.

|{{SSB|Luigi}}|| In this game, Luigi's recovery is technically greater than {{SSB|Mario}}'s, as he has a higher double jump. However, Luigi has a slower airspeed, and [[Luigi Cyclone]] is harder to use compared to the Mario Tornado because it requires very quick button-tapping. As with Mario, [[Super Jump Punch]] is his primary recovery, but it is easier to edgeguard on account of the extremely weak sourspot that will be beaten out by any move in the game.

|{{SSB|Ness}}|| Ness's recovery is very easily edge guarded since he is limited to his jumps and the very slow [[PK Thunder]]. The lightning must be curved into Ness's body at an angle that will push him toward the stage. Simply moving the control stick in a circle is not enough; doing this will launch Ness directly upwards or even backward in some cases. Furthermore, the PK Thunder projectile vanishes upon striking an opponent or a surface, immediately making Ness helpless while providing no recovery whatsoever. Because of this, it is often considered the worst recovery in the game. Nonetheless, his second jump is the second-highest in the game, PK Thunder itself travels amazing distance, and [[PSI Magnet]] can slow his fall speed.

|{{SSB|Pikachu}}|| Pikachu's main recovery lies in its jumps and [[Quick Attack]], which provides huge recovery and is hard to counter thanks to its massive invincibility. If {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}} is timed properly, it will give Pikachu a small vertical boost, though this is difficult to utilize and will likely KO Pikachu if it misses.

|{{SSB|Samus}}|| Samus's {{b|Bomb|Samus}}s can be used to perform a bomb recovery and she can utilize her [[Screw Attack]] to gain some height; Screw Attack also has invincibility which can make the move much harder to edgeguard.

In ''Melee'', the presence of directional [[airdodge|air dodging]] slightly improves the recovery potential of every character, but causes [[helplessness]].

|{{SSBM|Bowser}}|| [[Whirling Fortress]] is his primary recovery. It provides little vertical distance but a long horizontal distance.

|{{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}|| [[Falcon Kick]] allows Captain Falcon to regain his second jump in midair. [[Raptor Boost]] can be used for some horizontal distance, but it cannot auto sweet-spot a ledge and will put him into a [[helpless]] state. Falcon Dive gives more distance and can now grab ledges backward and has a larger ledge sweet spot than it does normally while moving forwards. However, it has a very small ledge sweet spot while moving forwards, meaning Captain Falcon can be [[gimp]]ed when attempting to recover with Falcon Dive.

Because of Falcon Punch's longer lag time and Captain Falcon's raised falling speed, the move can no longer be used for recovery.

|{{SSBM|Donkey Kong}}|| Spinning Kong no longer has invincibility frames but gives slightly more distance. [[Headbutt]] slows down horizontal and vertical momentum.  

|{{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}|| {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} can use the [[Super Sheet]] to propel himself forward a bit and slow his fall speed. Also, if the player rapidly presses the special button during the [[Dr. Tornado]], he rises up in the air (can only rise once while airborne). [[Super Jump Punch]] can be used following either or both of these moves, and it has a large ledge sweet spot, one of the largest in the game, helping Dr. Mario's recovery even more. However, Dr. Tornado and Super Jump Punch both cover below average distance, which, combined with his poor air jump, gives him one of the shortest recoveries in the game.

|{{SSBM|Falco}}|| [[Fire Bird]] is Falco's primary vertical recovery move. However, it has a high start-up lag and does not provide a great amount of distance. [[Falco Phantasm]] provides the most horizontal distance but leaves him helpless. His [[Reflector (Falco)|Reflector]] can be used to slow down his fall speed. Falco can also [[wall jump]].

|{{SSBM|Fox}}|| Fire Fox now charges with a [[flame]] hitbox and travels farther. [[Fox Illusion]] provides great horizontal distance, but leaves him helpless. Fox can now wall jump.

|{{SSBM|Ganondorf}}|| [[Dark Dive]] is Ganondorf's primary recovery move, but does not cover much distance and [[stage spike]]s it may cause can be [[tech]]ed. He may use [[Wizard's Foot]] to get his midair jump back, allowing for large horizontal recoveries. [[Gerudo Dragon]] may be used for some horizontal distance, although it cannot sweet spot the ledge, and leaves him [[helpless]] afterward.

|{{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's recovery has been further augmented. All jumps grant more vertical height now, giving Jigglypuff among the most versatile recoveries in the game. Having great aerial mobility and multiple recovery options, Jigglypuff is among the most difficult characters to edge guard despite having poor overall protection on its recovery. In addition, Jigglypuff's new neutral special, [[Rollout]], gives horizontal recovery, but this move puts it into a helpless state and can cause an SD, making it situational for recovery. Rising Pound is easier to perform, and [[Sing]] now provides a vertical boost if jumped and can sweet spot ledges.

|{{SSBM|Kirby}}|| Final Cutter gives less vertical distance and is much weaker, but can now grab ledges from behind. Kirby also has lower airspeed, but all of his jumps now give height.

|{{SSBM|Link}}|| In ''Melee'', the [[Hookshot]] grabs onto walls. This can be combined with an air dodge to increase the grabbing range. Link's Spin Attack covers more distance, covers him from above, and no longer loses height during the move's duration. He can also throw a bomb upwards and Spin Attack into it to perform bomb recovery, rather than waiting for the bomb to explode.

|{{SSBM|Luigi}}|| Luigi has a very [[gimp]]able recovery that is difficult to master. He still has the lowest airspeed in the game. Super Jump Punch provides only vertical recovery and its distance has been shortened, while [[Green Missile]] provides only horizontal movement. The height gained from Luigi Cyclone was lowered, and the move requires much more button-mashing for Luigi to gain height. Furthermore, Green Missile can misfire, propelling Luigi a great distance horizontally; this makes the move unpredictable and can either help or harm Luigi.  

|{{SSBM|Mewtwo}}|| {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}'s huge second jump, the highest in the game, slow fall speed, and high airspeed allow for long recoveries even before its up special, [[Teleport]]. The massive recoil of [[Shadow Ball]] can also help in recovery. [[Confusion]] can also help Mewtwo gain some distance once in the air.

|{{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}|| Mr. Game & Watch's recovery is limited to his jumps and [[Fire]], though Fire does provide large vertical recovery.  

|{{SSBM|Ness}}|| PK Thunder is significantly more reliable than in the previous game because the circle that it has to move in is much smaller, although it does not push Ness as far as it did previously. The tail of the PK Thunder has been made slightly longer, giving Ness more protection during the attack. Using [[PK Flash]] in midair gives Ness no height and just makes him helpless.

|{{SSBM|Peach}}|| To compensate for having a very small double jump, [[Peach]] has the ability to [[float]], allowing her to maintain the same vertical position while moving horizontally. She can stall by using {{b|Toad|move}}, as it allows her to hover for a brief time. In addition, her side special, [[Peach Bomber]], can be used repeatedly to climb up walls. Both of these techniques can be followed by [[Peach Parasol]]. However, Peach Parasol does not give much distance. A [[Bob-omb]] from her down special can propel her great distances but is extremely situational.

|{{SSBM|Pikachu}}|| [[Skull Bash]] is now available as a recovery move. It grants very long horizontal distance but can risk SDs if not careful. Quick Attack covers less distance.  

|{{SSBM|Roy}}|| Roy's recovery is very similar to [[Marth]]'s, but due to his faster-falling speed, lowered forward motion on side special, and greater lag after side special, Roy's recovery is generally inferior. [[Blazer]], however, unlike Marth's [[Dolphin Slash]], can be aimed to go anywhere from diagonally upward to directly vertical to nearly completely horizontal, depending on where the control stick is tilted after the initial up special.

|{{SSBM|Samus}}|| She can now use her grab as a wall grapple and her bomb recovery has been made more useful. Screw Attack gives more distance.

|{{SSBM|Sheik}}|| Sheik's recovery is generally limited to her jumps and [[Vanish]], although both travel decent distances, and if a longer recovery is needed, she can [[Transform]] into Zelda and take advantage of her lower fall speed to drift toward the stage, or use [[Farore's Wind]]. Sheik can also wall jump.  

|{{SSBM|Yoshi}}|| Yoshi's [[Egg Roll]] can sometimes be used to recover, but this is uncommon and not particularly useful. The newly-added [[air dodge]] gives Yoshi a small boost to his recovery after his midair jump.

|{{SSBM|Young Link}}|| Like Link, {{SSBM|Young Link}} can use a bomb recovery, wall grapple, or a [[Spin Attack]]. The bomb recovery will help after the Spin Attack. However, he can't throw the bomb straight up and Spin Attack into it, unlike Link. Young Link can also wall jump, and his wall grapple is shorter than Link's grapple. His Spin Attack gives slightly more distance than Link's, but it is overall poor for a character of his weight class.

|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}|| Raptor Boost now makes Captain Falcon bounce if it hits the opponent in mid-air, but using Falcon Dive is still a better and safer option because Raptor Boost has a slow start-up and almost any move can hit through it. Falcon Kick no longer lets him recover his midair jump. Falcon Dive, like all types of grabs, no longer grants the opponent their midair jump again. It gives slightly more vertical distance but slightly less horizontal distance. It also has a large ledge sweet spot (one of the largest in the game). It can be used against [[edgehog|edge-hoggers]] to [[stage spike]] them, though they can [[tech]] it.

|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}|| [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] provides the most vertical distance out of all of his moves, but must be charged beforehand to maximize its lift, during which Diddy continues to fall. [[Monkey Flip]] can be used as recovery as well and can be used in conjunction with his midair jump and Rocketbarrel Boost; however, if one presses the attack or special attack button during the move, Diddy Kong can only use his midair jump afterward.

|{{SSBB|Falco}}|| Fire Bird provides much less distance, but Falco Phantasm provides significantly greater distance. The Reflector can no longer be used to slow fall speed.

|{{SSBB|Fox}}|| Hitting the jump button while sliding into his forward aerial will cause Fox to jump and perform a forward aerial at the same time, adding height to his jump while moving forward. He can also "shine stall" in mid-air by spamming his reflector, greatly reducing his fall speed. Fire Fox covers considerably less distance, but Fox Illusion covers much more. Fox now jumps higher.

|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}|| Popo and Nana can now both grab the ledge and even if one climber uses [[Belay]], it will provide a small boost in the air, quite similar to Yoshi's Egg Toss. Belay additionally now functions as a [[tether recovery|tether]] if they are close enough to a ledge. The Ice Climbers can now utilize down aerial stall. Squall Hammer is no longer usable for vertical recovery with a lone Ice Climber, though.

|{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}|| {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}'s [[up aerial]] and [[down aerial]] either propel it downward or upward, respectively. However, up aerial can be used to assist recovery via [[down air stall]]. Due to the small size of the upward boost, it is actually more helpful in getting the more horizontal distance to set up its [[Vine Whip]] [[tether recovery]]; however, Vine Whip is extremely vulnerable to edge-hoggers.

|{{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}|| Jigglypuff's Rollout no longer puts it into a helpless state.

|{{SSBB|King Dedede}}|| While his four midair jumps are the smallest of any character and he has the worst airspeed in the game, he is still capable of huge recoveries due to the [[Super Dedede Jump]]. Note that this move does not auto-sweet spot the edge unless canceled close enough to the edge; however, it has super armor upon ascent and is a very powerful meteor smash upon descent, making it very risky to edgeguard.

|{{SSBB|Kirby}}|| His recovery is improved from ''Melee'', as he has increased airspeed (though it is still slow), and gains more horizontal distance in Final Cutter. Additionally, {{b|Hammer|move}} can be used in the air to aid recovery, as it temporarily stops vertical momentum. Final Cutter now puts Kirby into a helpless state if pushed off a platform during the move.

|{{SSBB|Link}}|| Link's recovery is rather poor due to the limited range of Spin Attack, fast [[falling speed]], poor midair jump, and slow airspeed. Link's new grab, the [[Clawshot]], functions as a [[tether]], but he cannot latch onto walls. Bomb recovery is less useful.

|{{SSBB|Lucario}}|| [[ExtremeSpeed]] is bendable, making it a versatile recovery move. Lucario also possesses a unique trait: the ability to [[wall cling]] after using its third jump. This only takes effect if Lucario reaches the wall before ExtremeSpeed ends and is very useful on stages with space to [[wall jump]] under the ledge, such as {{SSBB|Final Destination}}. However, because ExtremeSpeed doesn't do hitstun, Lucario is extremely vulnerable to edge-hoggers. [[Double Team]] propels Lucario forward if it successfully counters an attack, but its long animation combined with Lucario's fast falling speed makes it risky.

|{{SSBB|Lucas}}|| {{SSBB|Lucas}} has multiple recovery options: the standard [[PK Thunder]], his [[Rope Snake]] (which functions as a [[tether recovery]]), [[Zap Jump]], [[Magnet Pull]], and [[wave zap]]. He can also use his [[PSI Magnet]] to stall in the air. Additionally, if holding an item, he can gain a large vertical distance equal to a Zap Jump by throwing the item up and midair jumping at the same time. Using any aerial attack right after his midair jump will also propel him in the air.

|{{SSBB|Mario}}|| Mario's new down special, [[F.L.U.D.D.]], is much less effective than Mario Tornado for recovery, only being able to push Mario the opposite direction with recoil when fully charged. He has lost the ability to cancel Super Jump Punch into a wall jump, and Super Jump Punch has increased landing lag. However, F.L.U.D.D. does not require button mashing and Mario has more airspeed. Additionally, he has gained the ability to stall indefinitely at the ledge with Cape, improving its safety.

|{{SSBB|Marth}}|| [[Shield Breaker]] can be used to propel Marth forward, but it leaves him open to attacks. Dancing Blade gives much less horizontal recovery. Dolphin Slash gives him the [[landing lag glitch]] and covers more horizontal distance.

|{{SSBB|Meta Knight}}|| {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} is gifted with multiple midair jumps and the ability to [[glide]], granting him amazing horizontal recovery potential despite his poor airspeed. In addition, all of his special moves can be used as recovery moves, although all of them put him in a helpless state. The [[Shuttle Loop]] is notable in that it allows him to perform a second glide after using it (helpless animation begins after the glide is terminated). [[Drill Rush]] has a decent horizontal distance and can be aimed to go vertically. [[Mach Tornado]] grants large horizontal distance and decent vertical distance, especially when mashed. [[Dimensional Cape]] can teleport in any direction and grants intangibility. Meta Knight's huge recovery distance, both horizontally and vertically, resistance to being edge guarded, and variety of available recovery moves make Meta Knight's recovery arguably the best in the game (and to an extent, the entire series).

|{{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}|| [[Oil Panic]] can be used to [[Momentum canceling#Oil Panic (Bucket Braking)|stop downward momentum]], and Fire does not put Mr. Game & Watch into a helpless state and instead lets him use a parachute, reducing his falling speed and allowing him to travel long distances.

|{{SSBB|Ness}}|| PK Thunder has been buffed even more. Now, if the player simply curves the control stick in a complete circle, the move will launch him at an upward diagonal angle, fit for recovering.  

|{{SSBB|Peach}}|| Peach's vertical recovery has been partially nerfed, as her midair jump now provides almost no vertical gain (the shortest in the game), but her Parasol provides more vertical recovery and more horizontal recovery. Her float is unchanged. Peach Bomber can no longer stall her indefinitely up a wall. There is a greater chance for Peach to pull a Bob-omb.

|{{SSBB|Pikachu}}|| Pikachu is now able to wall jump, and Pikachu can [[QAC|quick attack cancel]] to prevent ending lag. Quick Attack can no longer be aimed twice in the same direction and doesn't travel as far.

|{{SSBB|R.O.B.}}|| R.O.B. can use the up special given to him, [[Robo Burner]], multiple times in the air, and the move does not leave him helpless. The total time the jets can fire is the same regardless of whether it is used multiple times or for a single full-length burn. Using it multiple times increases vertical recovery distance. Robo Burner provides the largest vertical recovery in the game. His back aerial propels him forward, and his down aerial stops the momentum.

|{{SSBB|Samus}}|| Like Link, Samus's [[Grapple Beam]] now functions as a [[tether recovery]], and cannot attach to walls. Her bomb recovery's effectiveness is decreased slightly.

|{{SSBB|Sheik}}|| Due to increased Transformation time, it is usually no longer viable to transform into Zelda to recover. However, Sheik's [[chain]] can now be used as a tether and she can now wall cling.  

|{{SSBB|Snake}}|| If his [[up special]], [[Cypher]], fails to recover, Snake can use his [[C4]] on himself in midair so he can use his up special again (see [[bomb recovery]]). Cypher covers a lot of distance, but if Snake is interrupted out of Cypher, he cannot use it again. The move is very easily edge guarded as well, but the move does provide [[armor]]. Snake's recovery can be easily gimped by the [[grab release glitch]].

|{{SSBB|Sonic}}|| Sonic's greatest vertical recovery is provided by his [[Spring Jump]]. His other special moves can provide more horizontal distance, but they cannot be used after his up special. Many players use his [[Spin Dash]] move for horizontal recovery and jump out of it for a bit of vertical recovery, use his [[Homing Attack]] for close-range recovery, and Spring Jump for desperate vertical recovery. Homing Attack can be used repeatedly, but this is reliant on the position of Sonic's opponent, so it is not always the best option. Sonic's recovery can be easily gimped by the [[grab release glitch]].

|{{SSBB|Squirtle}}|| Squirtle can use [[Withdraw]] to aid its horizontal recovery, although it is highly situational. [[Waterfall]] can be used for a bit of vertical and horizontal recovery. A fully charged [[Water Gun]] can push Squirtle the opposite direction with recoil, though this is rather situational. Squirtle has the ability to wall cling.

|{{SSBB|Wario}}|| Wario can use his [[Wario Bike]] to gain horizontal momentum, along with a third midair jump off the bike. [[Wario Waft]] can also send Wario rocketing upwards if it is charged. Since his [[Corkscrew]] leaves him helpless and gains minimal distance, it should only be used as a last resort.

|{{SSBB|Wolf}}|| Wolf is more limited in recovery options than Fox. His side special, [[Wolf Flash]], covers less ground than Fox's and Falco's and will still leave him in helplessness, though it gives a fair amount of vertical recovery and can semi-spike or meteor smash at the end of the move. His up special, [[Fire Wolf]], provides him fast directional recovery, but he falls almost straight down after using it, and it has the worst accuracy and smallest ledge sweet spot of the three, though it also has much less start-up lag; therefore, it is harder to edgeguard. It covers slightly less distance than Fox's but significantly more than Falco's. Wolf can wall jump to aid recovery. Unlike Fox, Wolf cannot use his [[Reflector]] to stall in midair.

|{{SSBB|Yoshi}}|| Yoshi's [[Egg Throw]] in ''Brawl'' now gives him a slight hop in midair, but his air dodge recovery is no longer existent. Egg Roll grants less momentum.

|{{SSBB|Zelda}}|| Farore's Wind still maintains much of the same strengths and weaknesses; despite covering a high distance (albeit slightly less than in ''Melee''), the angles at which it travels are very limited, while completely killing all of Zelda's momentum upon completion (she'll fall straight down a fair distance after use). As such, the move remains predictable and requires precision in order to grab ledges. The move's long start-up lag makes it easily edge guarded. If Zelda lands directly on the stage after using Farore's Wind, she now suffers from long ending lag, making the move easily punishable. Transforming into Sheik takes much longer and is not as useful as a result, despite Sheik's new [[Chain]] and wall cling recovery. [[Nayru's Love]] can now aid recovery.

|{{SSB4|Bayonetta}}||Bayonetta's primary recovery is [[Witch Twist]], which sends her a short distance upward. However, unlike most recoveries, she is not left helpless at the end of the move, allowing her to perform a double jump after it, followed by a second Witch Twist. She also can use [[Heel Slide|After Burner Kick]], which goes at an upward angle and can be used again if she hits an opponent. Both of these attacks can be used to recover together, but the more attacks she uses while in the air, the longer she has to recover when she lands on the ground. Both attacks also have largely disjointed hitboxes (especially Witch Twist), which can make it difficult to [[edgeguard]] her. [[Witch Time]] pushes her backward a very small amount.

|{{SSB4|Bowser}}||Though Bowser's airspeed was toned down slightly, his double jump gives significantly higher height and [[Whirling Fortress]] travels significantly faster and further than it did in ''Brawl''. However, [[Flying Slam]] no longer gives Bowser any forward momentum, rendering it unusable for recovery.

|{{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}||Captain Falcon's Falcon Dive now travels less horizontal distance but more vertical distance than in ''Brawl'', but no longer has grab armor. His [[air speed]] was also toned down.

|{{SSB4|Cloud}}||Cloud's recovery is incredibly lacking. [[Climhazzard]] only covers a mediocre vertical distance, and virtually no horizontal distance. Additionally, accidentally pressing the special button a second time causes him to plunge downward and not grab the ledge. Climhazzard specifically has code that prevents Cloud from [[tech]]ing a [[stage spike]] if hit while using it. Cloud can greatly boost the vertical and horizontal distance of Climhazzard by using it with a full [[Limit Charge|Limit Gauge]]; however, this is assuming he is in Limit state when offstage in the first place. On the other hand, he can also do a wall jump and has a good height on his double jump.

|{{SSB4|Corrin}}||Corrin's main recovery move is [[Draconic Ascent]]. The attack can be angled as well: angling it behind Corrin causes him to go straight up, providing as much vertical distance as a grounded jump + double jump, while angling it in front of him/her will reduce the vertical distance and provide more horizontal distance. Corrin's back aerial will also propel him/her forward slightly, similarly to R.O.B.'s. [[Dragon Lunge]] may also be used to stick to a wall and [[stall]]. It can be jumped out of for additional height, and if left or right are input, Corrin swings around and flings his or herself in that direction; it can cover some distance, but there are few occasions where it can actually be used to recover.

|{{SSB4|Dark Pit}}||As a clone of Pit, Dark Pit has almost identical recovery: three aerial jumps, each smaller than the last, and [[Power of Flight]] allowing him to fly straight a great distance in any direction. [[Electroshock Arm]] provides some forward movement, but will cause him to [[Tumbling|reel]] briefly and is thus a poor choice for recovery.

Custom specials: Super Jump gains more vertical and horizontal distance, but does not deal damage. Soaring Tornado provides more vertical distance but travels significantly less horizontal distance.

|{{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}||[[Duck Jump]] is Duck Hunt's primary recovery move, providing a good amount of vertical distance but below-average horizontal distance. Duck Hunt can be steered to the side as they rise, and Duck Jump can actually cover more horizontal distance than vertical when steered to one side for the duration. The lack of vertical control or hitbox makes it very easy to edgeguard against.

|{{SSB4|Fox}}||[[Fire Fox]]'s distance was reverted back to ''Melee''. [[Fox Illusion]] also no longer leaves Fox helpless. However, his forward aerial has less of a hover effect, making it less effective for horizontal recovery, and he doesn't jump as high. He also cannot stall with [[Reflector]], with the reflector reverting more to its state in ''Melee''.

|{{SSB4|Greninja}}||Greninja's overall recovery is formidable; an addition to its high aerial jump, both [[Shadow Sneak]] and [[Hydro Pump]] give it great distance in almost any direction (but not quite enough distance to recover from very far off the stage if uninterrupted). The former is a teleport, which can bypass enemies if charged enough, and Hydro Pump can be angled to perform two dashes in any combination of the eight directions. Unfortunately, Shadow Sneak slows Greninja's airspeed while charging, has considerable end lag, and if Greninja hits a wall during Hydro Pump, it will bounce off and be unable to use it or any remaining jumps until landing. However, Greninja can still wall cling in this state, and thus wall jump. As a situational recovery option, Greninja's down air gives it a great boost by jumping off of opponents - this should be used carefully, as it can often lead to [[SD]]s and removes Greninja's air jump if it connects.

Custom specials: Shadow Dash allows Greninja to more quickly teleport a reasonable distance forward, potentially improving its recovery. High Capacity Pump provides Greninja with significantly more distance, but is slightly slower, potentially making it easier to edgeguard. Single-Shot Pump sends Greninja slightly further than both pumps of the default move combined, but the direction cannot be changed, making its recovery much more predictable.

|{{SSB4|Little Mac}}||Little Mac's fast falling speed and poor aerial jump work against him, and [[Rising Uppercut]] is a purely vertical jump with low height, giving Little Mac overall weak recovery. [[Jolt Haymaker]] can aid his horizontal recovery, although it too leaves him helpless, and both moves additionally give lower than average distance and have small ledge sweet spots that cannot let Little Mac grab onto ledges until the moves are complete, making him extremely easy to [[gimp]] or edgeguard. While [[Straight Lunge]] does send Mac forward a good distance when charged sufficiently, it is generally too slow to be of much use recovering, and uncharged versions give little to no distance in the air. [[Slip Counter]] can also augment his recovery, should his opponent attempt to attack him in mid-air, as the counter itself propels him forward without causing helplessness. Little Mac can also use his KO Uppercut to aid his recovery because of its windbox, although this is very situational. Little Mac's terrible recovery, both vertically and horizontally, leads to him having what is likely the worst recovery in the game, and by extent, the series.

|{{SSB4|Lucas}}||The [[Magnet Pull]] and [[Wave Zap]] techniques were removed in Smash 4, however, PK Thunder 2's traveling distance has been increased and Rope Snake's range has also increased to be a more reliable tether recovery; it also now has a hitbox, making it less punishable if it misses.

|{{SSB4|Lucina}}||Being a clone of [[Marth]], Lucina's recovery is nearly identical. Just like Marth's version of [[Dancing Blade]], it gives Lucina minimal horizontal distance. [[Shield Breaker]] can travel far further horizontally, but only if it is fully charged. Lucina’s horizontal hitbox is slightly wider than Marth’s when using Shield Breaker thanks to her leg being outstretched, thus making Shield breaker minimally more effective as a recovery. Like Marth, [[Dolphin Slash]] is Lucina's primary method of recovering vertically, and while it does gain good height, the horizontal distance is minimal.

Custom specials: Quick Missile greatly improves horizontal distance over Green Missile, although it has tremendous landing lag and will cause him to slide a short distance if he hits the ground while in the animation. Burial Header provides much more vertical distance and has much less landing lag, but the horizontal movement is mitigated due to significantly increased fall speed after he finishes rising. Mach Cyclone rises much higher but sacrifices horizontal movement. Fiery Jump Punch worsens the height Luigi gains but allows for very slight control of the angle of the jump, and the larger sweet spot potentially makes the move harder to edgeguard. Clothesline Cyclone is extremely situational due to very little momentum it gains while mashing. Additionally, it's immense ending lag almost guarantees a self-destruct if used offstage.

|{{SSB4|Marth}}||Shield Breaker and Dancing Blade now give Marth lesser horizontal distance, weakening their effectiveness as recovery tools.

|{{SSB4|Mega Man}}||In addition to a wall jump, Mega Man can summon [[Rush Coil]] for a big vertical boost, giving good height quickly and without leaving Mega Man helpless. If Mega Man lands on the same Rush again, the height he gains is much greater, though the only way to do this is to use it above ground, meaning it cannot ordinarily be used for recovery. However, if Mega Man is [[spike]]d just after using Rush Coil, he will collide with it and get the second jump. In [[Team Battle]]s, Rush can be dropped off-stage to catch falling teammates, as they will automatically be sprung upwards in a similar manner upon contact. [[Crash Bomb]] can be used to bomb-recover if Mega Man manages to both stick it to a wall and be near it three seconds later when it explodes. If Mega Man sticks it to a fighter attempting to gimp him, he may be able to have it rub off onto him, making it easier to be hit by the explosion.

Custom specials: Tornado Hold provides less distance than Rush Coil, but will damage enemies below or very near Mega Man, making him harder to edgeguard. Beat carries Mega Man noticeably higher than Rush, and allows for more left and right movement and control, but takes a brief moment before Mega Man starts rising and is slower overall, making it easier to edgeguard.

|{{SSB4|Meta Knight}}||Meta Knight can no longer glide. [[Mach Tornado]] covers less distance and can no longer sweet spot the ledge. [[Dimensional Cape]] also grants slightly less vertical distance. While Shuttle Loop no longer initiates a glide, it gains more vertical distance. Though his falling speed has been increased considerably, his airspeed is also much faster.  

Custom specials: High-Speed Drill has greater horizontal distance than Drill Rush at the cost of the ability to change the angle. Shieldbreaker Drill doesn't travel as far. Blade Coaster provides Meta Knight with more horizontal distance, but at the cost of vertical height. Lazy Shuttle Loop grants more height than the default version, but the slow loop at the beginning makes the move easier to react to and potentially easier to edgeguard. Shield Piercer provides less distance. Stealth Smasher allows Meta Knight to travel a further distance, but is slower and does not grant intangibility.

|{{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}||[[Soaring Axe Kick]] sends Brawler a fair distance vertically but gives virtually no horizontal distance at all, and automatically soars downward, similar to [[Final Cutter]]. [[Helicopter Kick]] covers a fair amount of horizontal distance but has a low vertical lift. [[Piston Punch]] covers only vertical distance, very similar to Little Mac's recovery. <br/>

|{{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}||[[Stone Scabbard]] launches Mii Swordfighter fairly high in the air and allows for slight adjustments to horizontal momentum. However, similar to [[Soaring Axe Kick]], it will send the Mii plummeting down after hitting the peak of the move. [[Skyward Slash Dash]] propels him/her a moderate distance in the direction the player chooses while he/she slashes. [[Hero's Spin]] is identical to Link's Spin Attack.<br/>

|{{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}||Mr. Game and Watch's recovery lost [[bucket braking]], but gained the better recovering technique of [[Oil Panic#Bucket Jumping|Bucket Jumping]], which can send him an incredible distance when paired with Fire. Up special also covers more vertical distance, and Mr. Game and Watch has higher airspeed.

Custom specials: Heavy Trampoline doesn't send Mr. Game & Watch as high as Fire, but is stronger. Trampoline Launch provides Mr. Game and Watch with an increased jump height, but he no longer opens his parachute at the end of the jump.

|{{SSB4|Ness}}||Ness can now immediately re-use PK Thunder if he hits a wall while traveling with it.  

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Custom specials: Lasting PK Thunder functions like Lucas' PK Thunder, sending Ness further, and not disappearing if it hits an opponent, significantly improving his recovery. Rolling PK Thunder reduces the distance Ness is sent.

|{{SSB4|Peach}}||Peach's vertical recovery has been buffed, as her midair jump now provides greater vertical height. Peach Bomber's ending lag has been increased, but has less startup and now stalls Peach up a wall once more. Her Parasol is faster and covers more vertical height, but will automatically close after eight seconds of floating.  

|{{SSB4|Robin}}||Robin's main recovery tool is [[Elwind]], which gives Robin great vertical height but a poor horizontal distance. Interestingly, Robin can gain more forward movement than backward movement from Elwind. If Robin's Elwind tome breaks, his/her recovery becomes almost nonexistent. Charging [[Thunder]] grants some momentum, albeit not very useful due to the move's lag.

|{{SSB4|Samus}}||Samus's Screw Attack travels more vertical distance, and her [[Grapple Beam]] has a longer range. Since her bombs don't stop falling speed as much as in ''Brawl'', it is no longer a practical recovery method.

|{{SSB4|Villager}}||Villager has the choice between [[Lloid Rocket]] and {{b|Balloon Trip|move}} for recovery. The former will give him/her no vertical height but excellent horizontal distance, and will not leave him/her helpless if he/she hits an opponent. The latter is an all-around solid recovery move, although it can easily be gimped if opponents pop one or both balloons and lack a damaging hitbox, making it unable to stop edgeguarding opponents.

|{{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}||Wii Fit Trainer's overall recovery is solid thanks to high normal jumps and slow fall speed. [[Super Hoop]] provides only moderate horizontal distance, but extreme vertical coverage if mashed perfectly, allowing Wii Fit Trainer to recover from near the bottom [[blastzone]] with Super Hoop alone. [[Header]] can also be used to provide a small boost both vertically and horizontally, which can allow Wii Fit Trainer to mix up the timing of her recovery somewhat. Wii Fit Trainer can also wall jump, giving her a recovery boost on stages with vertical undersides.

The return of directional air dodging from ''Melee'' once again improves the recovery potential of every character, to an even greater extent; directional air dodges no longer halt momentum, and while air dodging now has a very high-end lag, it does not cause [[helpless]]ness. Most characters also have increased airspeed.

|{{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}||The duo can perform two midair jumps like Charizard and Ridley. [[Shock Spring Jump]] offers decent height that slightly increases when charged, but grants little sideways movement and lacks a hitbox during the ascent. [[Wonderwing]] provides good horizontal distance and is invincible against most attacks, however using the move 5 times within a stock will render the move useless. Neither moves put Banjo & Kazooie into their [[helpless]] state, so these moves can be used together along with their midair jumps and air dodge. Finally, using the explosions from [[Rear Egg]]'s grenades can be used to regain the duo's recovery moves, much like Snake's C4.

|{{SSBU|Bowser}}||[[Whirling Fortress]] does not travel as far, but the final hit launches farther, making it slightly more difficult to punish.

|{{SSBU|Byleth}}||[[Sword of the Creator]] is a very long-ranged tether recovery, but similar to the [[Wall grapple|wall grapples]] in ''Melee'' it can grab onto walls and pull Byleth towards it (but up to a maximum of 3 times consecutively before landing), finally, if the move is used to latch onto opponents, Byleth will be pulled towards his opponents and jump off them. In addition to this, Byleth can also use a smash-inputted [[Areadbhar]] to gain some slight horizontal distance before using Sword of the Creator.

|{{SSBU|Daisy}}||Being {{SSBU|Peach}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], Daisy's recovery is practically identical: [[Daisy Parasol]] only grants protection during the ascent, but gains decent height and can allow Daisy to glide for immense horizontal distance. [[Daisy Bomber]] can also extend Daisy's horizontal recovery and deter edge guarders. She can also use her [[fighter ability]], Float, to gain extra horizontal distance.  

|{{SSBU|Dark Samus}}||Being {{SSBU|Samus}}'s [[Echo Fighter]], Dark Samus's recovery is practically identical: [[Screw Attack (move)|Screw Attack]] grants decent height and protection but little horizontal distance. [[Bomb (Samus)|Bomb]] can be used to extend Dark Samus's horizontal recovery, and she can use her Grapple Beam as a [[tether recovery]].

|{{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}||[[Rocketbarrel Boost]] gains much less vertical distance, severely hampering Diddy Kong's recovery, though its horizontal distance appears unchanged. [[Monkey Flip]] also grants less distance.

|{{SSBU|Dr. Mario}}||[[Dr. Tornado]] has slightly less end lag, making it more useful for recovery.

|{{SSBU|Fox}}||Like {{SSBU|Falco}}'s Falco Phantasm, Fox's [[Fox Illusion]] covers less horizontal distance and can no longer pass through shields. [[Fire Fox]]'s distance has also been reduced.  

|{{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}||[[Belay]] travels slightly farther and is more controllable when used by a solo climber. When used by both climbers, the move travels farther vertically but less horizontally, and the partner's hitbox can now be out prioritized. [[Squall Hammer]] doesn't travel as high when mashed and no longer snaps to the ledge.

|{{SSBU|Inkling}}||[[Super Jump]] grants solid height and horizontal distance. The move deals minor damage on startup and on landing, but the flight itself does not deal damage. [[Splat Roller]] can slightly extend Inkling's horizontal recovery and gives an extra jump.

|{{SSBU|Isabelle}}||[[Balloon Trip]] is practically identical to {{SSBU|Villager}}'s variant of the move; Isabelle travels very high and far, but the move deals no damage, travels shorter than Villager's version of the move and can be intercepted by popping the balloons. She can also use [[Fishing Rod]] as a tether recovery.

|{{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}||[[Pound]] now stalls Jigglypuff on startup, reducing the move's recovery potential. Jigglypuff can once again steer during [[Rollout]]'s freefall if it hits an opponent like in ''Brawl'', and can now grab the ledge during this freefall state.

|{{SSBU|Joker}}||[[Grappling Hook]] is Joker's primary recovery move, a diagonal tether recovery with a good distance similar to Ivysaur's [[Vine Whip]]. The dodges from his [[Gun]] move can be used to gain some horizontal distance before using the Grappling Hook. When [[Arsene]] is summoned, the Grappling Hook is replaced with Wings of Rebellion, a very high jump similar to Pit's [[Power of Flight]]; this move cannot be angled as sharply, but instead grants intangibility during startup.

|{{SSBU|King K. Rool}}||[[Propellerpack]] travels very high (although not necessarily far horizontally) which is unusual for someone of his weight class, and the damaging propeller grants protection from [[meteor smash]]es and [[stage spike]]s. King K. Rool can also use his [[up aerial]] as an impromptu double jump in niche situations such as being launched very high and surviving, as K. Rool's recovery is geared towards going low.  

|{{SSBU|Link}}||[[Remote Bomb]] can be detonated manually after Z-dropping, making [[bomb recovery]] easier. However, the Remote Bomb cannot be detonated if Link is helpless, and Link no longer has a [[tether recovery]] due to the loss of his Hookshot.

|{{SSBU|Lucas}}||[[PK Thunder]], along with many other moves, now has arrows pointing in the direction he will get launched. The window for using PK Thunder again after bouncing off a wall has increased, but the move carries less momentum than before, slightly reducing its distance.

|{{SSBU|Luigi}}||[[Luigi Cyclone]] grants much less height when mashed, eliminating the move's usefulness as a recovery tool.

|{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}||[[Burning Dropkick]] can no longer be charged, significantly reducing its maximum travel distance. [[Feint Jump]]'s kick now sends Mii Brawler downwards, reducing its recovery. [[Soaring Axe Kick]] travels slightly higher and can now sweet spot the ledge during its ascent; the second hit now has to be initiated manually much like [[Climhazzard]], allowing Mii Brawler to drift farther horizontally for recovery.  

[[Suplex]] travels farther horizontally than [[Headache Maker]] did, but KO's the Mii Brawler first if used as a [[sacrificial KO]]. [[Thrust Uppercut]] travels diagonally, making it more useful for recovery than [[Piston Punch]].

[[Gale Stab]] now slows down and becomes unable to sweet spot ledges if it hits an opponent, making it less safe to use against active edge guarders than [[Slash Launcher]].

|{{SSBU|Ness}}||Similar to {{SSBU|Lucas}}, Ness's [[PK Thunder]] now has an arrow pointing in the direction he will get launched. PK Thunder itself travels farther and has greater intangibility, and the window for reusing the move after bouncing off a wall has lengthened.

|{{SSBU|Peach}}||[[Toad]] now halts Peach's movement when used in midair, worsening the move's recovery potential. However, Peach can now control her drift sooner after using [[Peach Bomber]].

|{{SSBU|Snake}}||[[Cypher]] can now be destroyed, reducing the safety of Snake's recovery. The recovery is not interrupted if Snake is hit instead.

Interestingly, [[Minecart]] and [[TNT]] restores Steve's midair jump which can be excuted outside the stage unlike [[Mine / Craft / Create Block|Create Block]] does. Minecart  

also acts as a horizontal recovery with decent protection. These moves can only be used if Steve has enough resources.

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File:Super Jump Punch Brawl recovery.png|Mario's [[Super Jump Punch]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

File:PikminChain.jpg|Olimar's [[Pikmin Chain]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

File:Recovery.png|Peach's [[Peach Parasol]] recovery in ''Brawl''.

File:RecoveryGIF2.gif|{{SSB|Kirby}} recovering on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in ''Smash 64''.

File:Mario's Recovery Options.gif|{{SSBM|Mario}} using his various recovery options to recover onto the stage in ''Melee''. (In order of: Midair jump, up b, wall jump, Cape, Mario Tornado, Super Jump Punch.) This is a [[TAS]] clip from ''[[Perfect Control]]''.