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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
In stark contrast to pre-release ''Ultimate'', where it was speculated that Marth could be the best character in the game, Marth initially saw a near-nonexistent playerbase due to nerfs such as smaller tipper hitboxes and the removal of perfect pivoting to space tippers consistently. As a result of the nerfs, all of Marth's prominent players from ''Smash 4'' dropped him in favor of other characters, most notably his echo {{SSBU|Lucina}}, who is widely considered to be more effective and easier than Marth as a character. Despite seeing brief usage from {{Sm|MkLeo}} in 2019, Marth was considered an "irrelevant" character in tournament play, with data collected from [[OrionRank]] co-founder {{Sm|Barnard's Loop}} showing that Marth had the third-worst representation in the game in April 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LoopBarnard/status/1252705963557208064|title=Barnard's Loop's stats}}</ref>
Subsequent patches buffed several of Marth's tipper hitboxes, making it easier to connect tippers reliably. Furthermore, since the end of the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], Marth has seen steadily improved representation at locals and minor circuits. Nevertheless, Marth is considered to be more viable in the current metagame than in the early metagame, currently ranking 54th on the tier list.
===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
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''See also: [[:Category:Marth players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Marth players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Kreeg|USA}} - The best Marth player in the United States. Placed 13th at {{Trn|LVL UP EXPO 2023}}, 17th at {{Trn|MAJOR UPSET}}, 33rd at {{Trn|Crown the Third}}, and 49th at both {{Trn|Crown 2}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 9}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Jakal}}, {{Sm|BassMage}}, and {{Sm|Scend}}.  
*{{Sm|Kreeg|USA}} - The best Marth player in North America, having seen several strong runs such as 13th at {{Trn|LVL UP EXPO 2023}} defeating {{Sm|Jakal}} and 17th at {{Trn|MAJOR UPSET}}.
*{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}} - Has picked up Marth time and time again as a secondary or counterpick and is considered one of the best Marth players in the world. He used the character to place 1st at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}} and {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}}, 4th at {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2023}}, 5th at {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}}, and 7th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}. Ranked 1st on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] with the character.
*{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}} - Picks up Marth from time and time again as a secondary or counterpick and is considered one of the best Marth players in the world. He notably won {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}} using Marth in four games to defeat {{Sm|Maister}}, and has also placed 5th at {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}} using Marth to defeat {{Sm|Riddles}}.
*{{Sm|Rizeasu|Japan}} -  The best Marth player in the world. He used the character to place 1st at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 32}}, 2nd at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 5}} and {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 14}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Kamisuma 13}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 22}}, with wins over players such as {{Sm|HIKARU}} and {{Sm|Hero|p=Japan}}.
*{{Sm|Rizeasu|Japan}} -  The best Marth player in the world. Notably won the superregional {{Trn|Sumabato SP 32}} and also placed 2nd at the major {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 14}} using Marth to win several crucial sets.
 
===Tier placement and history===
In stark contrast to pre-release ''Ultimate'', where it was speculated that Marth could be the best character in the game, Marth initially saw a near-nonexistent playerbase due to nerfs such as smaller tipper hitboxes and the removal of perfect pivoting to space tippers consistently. As a result of the nerfs, all of Marth's prominent players from ''Smash 4'' dropped him in favor of other characters, most notably his echo {{SSBU|Lucina}}, who is widely considered to be more effective and easier than Marth as a character. Despite seeing brief usage from {{Sm|MkLeo}} in 2019, Marth was considered an "irrelevant" character in tournament play, with data collected from [[OrionRank]] co-founder {{Sm|Barnard's Loop}} showing that Marth had the third-worst representation in the game in April 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LoopBarnard/status/1252705963557208064|title=Barnard's Loop's stats}}</ref>
 
Subsequent patches buffed several of Marth's tipper hitboxes, making it easier to connect tippers reliably. Furthermore, since the end of the [[COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on competitive Smash|COVID-19 pandemic]], Marth has seen steadily improved representation at locals and minor circuits, with success from players such as {{Sm|Kreeg}} and {{Sm|Rizeasu}}. Furthermore, MkLeo has brought the character out on occasion, although success with Marth have remained rather limited. This has led to a small improvement in Marth's reputation, and he currently sits at 54th on the tier list as a mid-tier character. However, arguments remain on whether Marth should be ranked lower, due to the tipper reliability remaining inconsistent, mixed consistency from his best players, and poor representation in the metagame, which continues to be in or near the bottom 10.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A Kingdom of Dragons==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: A Kingdom of Dragons==