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:''This article is about Richter's appearances in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. For the characters in other contexts, see [[Richter Belmont]].''

:{{cquote|Richter Crosses Over!|cite=Introduction Tagline}}

{{cquote|''Richter from the Castlevania series joins the battle as Simon's Echo Fighter! His basic attacks are the same as Simon's, but with subtle variations. In addition to that, his Holy Water is a different color.''|cite=[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/ Super Smash Blog]|source=[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site]]}}

'''Richter''' ({{ja|リヒター|Rihitā}}, ''Richter'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was announced as a newcomer alongside {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Chrom}}, {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}, and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on August 8th, 2018. He is an [[clone|Echo Fighter]] of {{SSBU|Simon}}. Richter is classified as fighter #66ε.

{{iw|wikipedia|David Vincent|actor}}, Richter's voice actor from ''Portrait of Ruin'', ''The Dracula X Chronicles'', and ''Harmony of Despair'', reprised his role as Richter in English versions of the game, initially [https://twitter.com/davidvincentva/status/1027644213851246592 confirmed on Twitter].

*Richter's design is based on his look from ''Castlevania: Rondo of Blood'' and ''Dracula X'', with some adjustments inspired by ''Symphony of the Night'', such as the design of his boots and how his pants are tucked into them, and in the buttons on his tunic.

*Much like how Simon borrows moves originally from Richter, Richter borrows moves from Simon, such as the ability to whip upwards and diagonally, as well as using his whip to hang from certain surfaces.

==Differences from Simon==

Unlike many other Echo Fighters, Richter is identical to his counterpart down to his attributes such as [[walk]] and [[run]] speed, [[knockback]] angles, damage numbers, and [[sweetspot]]s on his weapon, the Vampire Killer. The several differences they have, if any, are minimal. As a result, he is essentially a cosmetic choice for players who prefer either of the ''[[Castlevania]]'' representatives.

====Aesthetics====

*{{change|Richter moves more than Simon in his idle animation.}}

*{{change|Richter has different taunts and victory animations from Simon.}}

*{{change|Richter is more talkative than Simon.}}

===Ground attacks===

*{{change|The animation of Richter's [[forward smash]] aims his whip higher compared to Simon, making it slightly harder for him to hit crouching opponents, but easier to hit an airborne opponent. However, the difference is very minimal.}}

===Special Moves===

*{{change|Richter's [[Holy Water]] does not use a [[flame]] hitbox.}}

*Alongside his [[forward smash]], both Richter's [[forward aerial]] and [[back aerial]] can be angled up and down. This is based on Simon's directional whip mechanics from ''Super Castlevania IV''.

*Richter's whip, the Vampire Killer, possesses a [[sweetspot]] at the tip of the chain where the spiked ball is.

*Richter's [[forward aerial]], [[back aerial]], and [[up aerial]] all act as [[tether recovery|tether recoveries]], allowing them to be used for [[recovery]] but also cancels the attacking part of the move while it is it progress.

 

''The following damage percentages were calculated '''without''' the damage multiplier that is active during one-on-one fights. ''

|neutralname= 

If the attack button is held down instead, Richter will hold out the Vampire Killer, and it can then be manually twirled around. This attack is based on Simon's Whip Twirl from ''Super Castlevania IV'', and it is functionally similar to [[Sheik]]'s [[Chain]] in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. The chain deals minor damage in this way, but can cancel very weak projectiles that collide with it. The spiked ball of the chain is its sweetspot, which deals more damage and sends opponents away.

|ftiltname= 

|ftiltdesc=The iconic whip strike from the original ''Castlevania''. It has high range for its speed, and low ending lag. This makes it useful for general spacing. However, only the initial whip lash deals damage, and opponents can crouch under it. The tip of the chain deals more damage, and can KO at around 120% at the edge of [[Final Destination]]. If the attack button is held, Richter will transition into the Whip Twirl, identical to his neutral attack.

|utiltname= 

|utiltdesc=A quick whip twirl in a lasso-like fashion that covers above his head. The earliest hitbox starts slightly above Richter's face, and moves left and right once. Provides excellent coverage above Richter, granting it good pressuring capabilities against aerial opponents. It can also potentially chain into itself more than once at low percents. However, it has no grounded hitboxes beside him whatsoever, making it risky against grounded opponents. The move also has a very weak hitbox when the chain first comes out, though it has no typical use.

|dtiltname=Sliding

|dtiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2), 3.5% (hit 2, late)

|dashname= 

|dashdesc=A dashing attack while twirling the Vampire Killer beside himself. Based on Richter Belmont's Blade Dash from ''Symphony of the Night''. The dash covers half of Final Destination. Capable of destroying weak projectiles, but extremely damaged opponents may be knocked out before the final hit.

|fsmashname= 

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} (spiked ball), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|16}} (chain), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (chain, close)

|fsmashdesc=Rears back before performing a long-ranged whip crack while taking a step forward. Can be angled. Has tremendous reach, being the longest non-projectile forward smash in the game (outperforming {{SSBU|Corrin}}, {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}, and {{SSBU|Shulk}}). Deals the most damage at the tip of the chain, and less when up close. The sweetspot can KO as early as 57% from the edge of Final Destination, is safe on shield due to its sheer distance, and deals respectable damage to shields. The rest of the move is punishable on shield, and opponents can crouch under the chain. This is one of the only functionally different attacks Richter has compared to Simon's; his version aims higher, making it slightly harder for him to hit crouching opponents, but easier to hit an airborne opponent. Despite this, the difference is very minimal.

|usmashname= 

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|16}} (spiked ball), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (chain)

|dsmashname= 

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|16}} (spiked ball), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (chain), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (chain, close)

|nairname= 

|fairname= 

|fairdesc=Rears back and performs a long-ranged whip crack. It can be angled slightly upward and downward at roughly a 20 degree angle; if angled down, the move can hit grounded opponents. Excellent range, allowing it to hit distant targets easily. However, the hitboxes are slim and have a short duration, while the move has some startup, requiring precise use. Has low ending lag, allowing Richter to double jump and perform another aerial if done from a short hop. Also can be used as a [[tether recovery]], which is useful as Richter has no horizontal recovery options otherwise. The sweetspot can KO from 125% at the edge of Final Destination.

|bairname= 

|uairname= 

|uairdesc=Rears back and performs a long-ranged whip crack directly above him. Functionally identical to forward and back aerials in all aspects apart from attack direction and the inability to be angled. Like forward and up aerials, Richter can double jump and perform another aerial if done from a short hop, and it also acts as a tether recovery, covering around the same distance as [[Uppercut]]. The sweetspot KOs from 100% while in the air.

|dairname= 

|dairdesc=A [[stall-then-fall]] divekick, based on the ability both Simon and Richter can obtain in ''Castlevania: Harmony of Despair''. Goes downward at a diagonal angle, with the early frames being a [[meteor smash]]. If hit, Richter will bounce back with a flourish; the sweetspot easily combos into several moves, including forward or back aerials at medium percents, or Uppercut at 100% or above as a KO combo.

|grabname= 

|grabdesc=Reaches with his left arm. Notably, while Richter can use his whip as a tether recovery, he does not use it to grab opponents.

|pummelname= 

|pummeldmg=1.2%

|pummeldesc=Knees the opponent.

|fthrowname= 

|bthrowname= 

|uthrowname= 

|uthrowdesc=Heaves the opponent into the air before lashing at them with the Vampire Killer. Can initiate combos at 0% such as into up smash, or start aerial juggles. At higher percents, it can set up into up aerial for a KO.

|dthrowname=

|ssdesc=Flings a silver cross projectile that functions similarly to [[Boomerang]], including the ability to be smash-thrown to fly further and deal more damage. Unlike Boomerang, the Cross makes no attempt to return to Richter, and only flies straight forward and back. The Cross reaches the edge of Final Destination if thrown from the middle, and will travel to the other edge if left uncaught. Only one Cross can be out, and Richter can catch it upon returning. This is generally Richter's main stage-control tool to interrupt approaches and initiate combos.

|dsdesc=Drops a flask of Holy Water diagonally downwards. Once it hits the ground or an opponent, the flask bursts and unleashes a pillar of blue flames. This is one of the only functionally different attacks Richter has compared to Simon's; Richter's version does not deal [[flame]] damage despite using blue "fire" particles. Only one flask or pillar of flame can exist at one time. If the flask is caught, it will become an [[item]] that opponents can use against Richter. It can also be [[reflected]] or [[perfect shield]]ed to affect the Richter who threw it. Has similar functionality as [[PK Fire]], keeping opponents trapped within the projectile and in position for a followup, and lacks a final stronger hit.  

|fsdmg=3% (trapping hit), 10% (final hit)

|fsdesc=Summons a large coffin in front of him, which traps opponents that touch it the moment it appears. If successful, Richter grabs the coffin with the Vampire Killer's chain, swings it in a wide arc and hauls it skywards, then unleashes the devastating Grand Cross technique while flexing, blasting the coffin with magical crosses and sending the victims flying. Extremely powerful, able to KO as early as 25%.

===[[Taunts]]===

*Raises his hand in the air with an open palm, referencing his Grand Cross in the opening of ''Rondo of Blood'', leading into the pose from his render while saying "It's time!".

*Pulls out his whip and straightens the chain, a reference to a piece of artwork shown in the official guide for ''Rondo of Blood''.

*Poses similarly to his idle stance in ''Symphony of the Night'' and makes a parting gesture saying "Farewell" which is from the cutscene where he rescues Tera in ''Rondo of Blood''.

*Jumps and whips the ground before making a pose saying similar to his official render.

*Swings the Vampire Killer around himself while saying “You don’t belong in this world!” before striking the ground with it and then pulling the chain taut.

Both the English and Japanese names refer to [[Echo Fighter]]s, which make up all of Richter's opponents of this route.

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

!Round!!Opponent!!Stage

|1||{{SSBU|Dark Samus}}||[[Norfair]]

|2||{{SSBU|Daisy}}||[[Golden Plains]]

|3||{{SSBU|Lucina}}||[[Coliseum]]

|4||{{SSBU|Chrom}}||[[Arena Ferox]]

|5||{{SSBU|Dark Pit}}||[[Reset Bomb Forest]]

|6||{{SSBU|Ken}}||[[Suzaku Castle]] ([[Ω form]])

|colspan="3"|Bonus Stage

|Final||[[Dracula]]||?

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

<center>[[File:Richter Palette (SSBU).png|1000px]]</center>

==Reveal trailer==

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<!--Richter amiibo.png|Richter's [[amiibo]].-->

===Character Showcase Video===

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*With the playable appearance of Richter and [[Simon]], ''Castlevania'' was the first third-party franchise to have more than one playable representative.

*Richter is the first third-party Echo Fighter, and the first full clone to debut in the same game as their base character since {{SSBM|Roy}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with the first being {{SSB|Luigi}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

*Richter's render is based on the boxart for ''Rondo of Blood'', modified to face forward rather than straight up.

**It also resembles Christopher Belmont as he appeared in the WiiWare title ''Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth''.

**This is not the first time this misspelling has appeared. ''Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin'' had a similar error whenever a save file is in Richter Mode.

*Like {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Lucina}}, {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}, and {{SSBU|Simon}}, Richter's name is pronounced differently between the different international versions of ''Ultimate''. It is pronounced with a hard k and r in English ("Richter"), while using an h and and a in Japanese ("Rihtah").

*Richter is the only playable character whose first game appeared on the TurboGrafx-16, known as the PC Engine in Japan. He is also one of the only playable characters who made an appearance on the console, alongside [[Ryu]], [[Ken Masters|Ken]], and [[Pac-Man]].

*Richter and {{SSBU|Ken}} are the only Echo Fighter newcomers with a CGI trailer as well as the only ones with CGI footage for their splash art. {{SSBU|Daisy}} did not have either, while {{SSBU|Chrom}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} had only gameplay footage for their trailers and their official artwork for their splash arts.

*Richter is the only Echo Fighter to be based off of a character introduced in ''Ultimate''.

*When Richter is [[asleep]], he will mutter "[[Dracula]]..." as he dozes. This makes him the only character to speak while asleep.

*Richter is one of the few characters to speak during a [[KO]]: his alternate KO line has him yell "Why?!".

*Richter's Fighter Spirit is based off of his ''Dracula X Chronicles'' design as opposed to his ''Rondo of Blood'' design used for his actual character model.

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