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===Most historically significant players===
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At the beginning of ''Ultimate's'' lifespan, Pit was seen as a character who had improved significantly from ''SSB4'', with the universal increased mobility, landing lag reduction on all aerials, and new KO moves fixing many of his core problems from the previous game. However, Pit's representation in the current stage of ''Ultimate'' has significantly dwindled due to how straightforward he is: professional players believe Pit lacks an explosive factor in his kit, especially when compared to the cast (most of which gained significant game-changing buffs). Even characters considered less viable than him, such as {{SSBU|Little Mac}} and {{SSBU|Isabelle}}, showcase more polarized but notable strengths, while Pit was deemed as fundamentals-based, low-reward fighter. This has perpetuated his archetype as an "honest" character with average capabilities all around. Due to this, professionals such as {{Sm|Mew2King}}, {{Sm|Samsora}}, {{Sm|ESAM}}, and {{Sm|Armada}} have labeled Pit as a low tier (or even bottom tier, in Mew2King's case, due to other characters outshining him, and his Echo Fighter, {{SSBU|Dark Pit}}).
''See also: [[:Category:Pit players (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Dark Pit players (SSBU)]]''


Changes as of patch 8.0 have yielded a wind of optimism in the character, considering {{Sm|Marss}} and {{Sm|Dabuz}} have speculated high tier status, the latter of whom expressing interest in using Pit in a serious manner. Without a stronger playerbase, however, it is debatable where Pit's viability truly lies; in the meanwhile dedicated players such as {{Sm|KiraFlax}} and {{Sm|Lucky|p=Germany}} continue to achieve great results with Pit. After a while, however, Kiraflax has mostly stopped playing the game in turn of content creation and plays R.O.B. more than Pit. Steadily, there are more players in the competitive scene that are getting results, Like {{Sm|Oración}}, {{Sm|RaZe}} and others.
*{{Sm|Len|Canada|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2018}}, 17th at both {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2019}} and {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}}, 25th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Port Priority 7}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Ouch!?}}.
 
*{{Sm|Lucky|Germany|p=Germany|c1=Dark Pit|c2=Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Pit and Dark Pit player in the early metagame prior to dropping the characters. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Smashwick 4}}, 7th at both {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}} and {{Trn|Calyptus Cup X: Purple Age}}, 17th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Albion 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tarik}}, {{Sm|Streakz}}, and {{Sm|Longo}}. Ranked 38th on the [[European Smash Rankings]] in 2020.
===Most historically significant players===
*{{Sm|Nata|Japan|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 7th at {{Trn|Shinosuma HEROES 1}}, 9th at {{Trn|Wave 3}}, 17th at {{Trn|WINNER! -Next 1-}}, and 25th at both {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}} and {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Sigma}}, {{Sm|Choco}}, and {{Sm|takera}}.
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*{{Sm|RaZe|Australia|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Pit player in Australia but has since relegated both characters to a secondary in favor of {{SSBU|Link}}. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Big Cheese 2}} and {{Trn|Melbourne Esports Open}}, 9th at {{Trn|Phantom 2020}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}. Online, placed 2nd at {{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Currently an honorary mention on the [[Australian Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Tet.|Japan|c1=Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 13th at both {{Trn|Kagaribi}} and {{Trn|Seibugeki 11}} as well as 25th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}}, {{Trn|Kagaribi 7}}, and {{Trn|Seibugeki 12}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|chicken}}, {{Sm|takera}}, and {{Sm|Tarakotori}}. Online, placed 3rd at both [https://smashmate.net/tournament/3727/ Tamisuma SP 207] and [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5532/ Tamisuma SP 271] and 5th at [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5286/ Tamisuma SP 265]. Previously ranked 40th in the [https://smashmate.net/record/36/ 13th] [[Smashmate]] SP season. <noinclude>[[Category:Templates]]</noinclude>
*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan|c1=Pit|c2=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - The undisputed best Pit and Dark Pit player of all-time, giving Pit and Dark Pit their highest-placing result at a major/supermajor, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}}, {{Trn|WINNER! -Next 2-}} and {{Trn|Kagaribi 10}}.


''Numbers in parentheses denote a smasher's placement on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]], which recognizes the top 50 players in the world in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] from July 13th, 2019 to December 15th, 2019.''
===Tier placement and history===
In early ''Ultimate'', many players believed Pit and Dark Pit were improved significantly from their incarnations in ''SSB4'', with the universal increased mobility, landing lag reduction on all aerials, and new KO moves fixing many of their core problems from the previous game. However, their representation remained small due to how straightforward the characters were: professional players believe Pit and Dark Pit lacked an explosive factor in their kits, especially when compared to the rest of the cast, leading to the archetype that they were "honest" characters with average capabilities all around. Although there were some solid performances from players such as {{Sm|Lucky|p=Germany}} and {{Sm|RaZe|g=SSBU}}, the Pits were widely considered mid tier at best. This reputation remained largely the same for the following few years, and although many old Pit players eventually dropped the character, newer Pit players were able to take their place, such as {{Sm|Tet.}} and {{Sm|Nata}}. Without much change in their metagames during this time, the Pits were ranked 52nd on the first tier list as an upper-mid tier.


''See also: [[:Category:Pit professionals (SSBU)]]; [[:Category:Dark Pit professionals (SSBU)]]''
Around the time of the first tier list, {{Sm|Zackray}} began playing the Pits. Although he never won a major with the two characters, he was able to push the characters to heights never seen before, regularly placing top 8 at large Japanese events, especially in the {{Trn|Kagaribi|series}} series. These strong performances, as well as other noteworthy performances from Japanese players, led many to notice how effective their options and movesets are when used in the right hands. As such, many players reevaluated their opinions on the characters, leading the Pits to rise eleven spots to 41st on the second tier list, one of the largest rises out of any character between the first and second tier lists.
*{{Sm|Ichigo|New Zealand|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Dark Pit in New Zealand. Offline, placed 2nd at {{Trn|Biggie III}} and {{Trn|Docked & Loaded}} with multiple wins {{Sm|Aluf}}. Online placed 3rd at the {{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier}} with wins over {{Sm|Fryd Ryce}} and {{Sm|Poppt1}}. Currently ranked 2nd on the [[New Zealand Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|KiraFlax|United States|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Co-mains Dark Pit alongside {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} and is one of the best Dark Pit players in the world. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|SIEGE 2019}}, 5th at {{Trn|2GG: SoCal Chronicles 2020}}, 9th at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}}, 17th at {{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}} and 25th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|SweetT}} and {{Sm|Slither2Hunter}}. Currently ranked 15th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Len|Canada|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2018}}, 17th at {{Trn|The Pinnacle 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Play With Heart}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Alphicans}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Pandarian}}.
*{{Sm|Lucky|Germany|p=Germany|c1=Dark Pit|c2=Pit|g=SSBU}} - The best Pit and Dark Pit player in the world. Placed 4th at {{Trn|Smashwick 4}}, 7th at both {{Trn|DoKomi 2019}} and {{Trn|Calyptus Cup X: Purple Age}}, 17th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Albion 4}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tarik}}, {{Sm|Streakz}}, and {{Sm|Longo}}. Currently ranked 38th on the [[European Smash Rankings]].
*{{Sm|RaZe|Australia|c1=Dark Pit|g=SSBU}} - Co-mains Dark Pit with Link and is considered the best Dark Pit players in Australia. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Big Cheese 2}} and {{Trn|Melbourne Esports Open}}, 9th at {{Trn|Phantom 2020}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}}. Online, placed 2nd at {{Trn|SWT: Oceania Ultimate Online Qualifier}}. Currently an honorary mention on the [[Australian Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Tet.|Japan|c1=Pit|g=SSBU}} - Placed 13th at {{Trn|Kagaribi}} and 25th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|chicken}}, {{Sm|takera}}, and {{Sm|Tarakotori}}. Online, placed 3rd at both [https://smashmate.net/tournament/3727/ Tamisuma SP 207] and [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5532/ Tamisuma SP 271] and 5th at [https://smashmate.net/tournament/5286/ Tamisuma SP 265]. Previously ranked 40th in the [https://smashmate.net/record/36/ 13th] [[Smashmate]] SP season. <noinclude>[[Category:Templates]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 17:22, September 14, 2024

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Most historically significant players

See also: Category:Pit players (SSBU); Category:Dark Pit players (SSBU)

Tier placement and history

In early Ultimate, many players believed Pit and Dark Pit were improved significantly from their incarnations in SSB4, with the universal increased mobility, landing lag reduction on all aerials, and new KO moves fixing many of their core problems from the previous game. However, their representation remained small due to how straightforward the characters were: professional players believe Pit and Dark Pit lacked an explosive factor in their kits, especially when compared to the rest of the cast, leading to the archetype that they were "honest" characters with average capabilities all around. Although there were some solid performances from players such as Lucky and RaZe, the Pits were widely considered mid tier at best. This reputation remained largely the same for the following few years, and although many old Pit players eventually dropped the character, newer Pit players were able to take their place, such as Tet. and Nata. Without much change in their metagames during this time, the Pits were ranked 52nd on the first tier list as an upper-mid tier.

Around the time of the first tier list, Zackray began playing the Pits. Although he never won a major with the two characters, he was able to push the characters to heights never seen before, regularly placing top 8 at large Japanese events, especially in the Kagaribi series. These strong performances, as well as other noteworthy performances from Japanese players, led many to notice how effective their options and movesets are when used in the right hands. As such, many players reevaluated their opinions on the characters, leading the Pits to rise eleven spots to 41st on the second tier list, one of the largest rises out of any character between the first and second tier lists.