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'''Wolf''' ({{ja|ウルフ|Urufu}}, ''Wolf'') is a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.  He was officially revealed on June 12th, 2018 alongside the rest of the returning roster during the [[E3 2018]] Nintendo Direct. Wolf is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #44]], the last fighter number of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [[veteran]]s.
'''Wolf''' ({{ja|ウルフ|Urufu}}, ''Wolf'') is a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.  He was officially revealed on June 12th, 2018 alongside the rest of the returning roster during the [[E3 2018]] Nintendo Direct. Wolf is classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #44]], the last fighter number of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [[veteran]]s.


Jay Ward, Wolf's English voice actor from ''Brawl'' and ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Starlink: Battle for Atlas}}'', reprises his role albeit with new voice clips that make Wolf sound akin to his appearance in ''Starlink''. In the Japanese version, Wolf's ''Brawl'' voice actor, Mahito Ōba, has been succeeded by Kōsuke Takaguchi, who reprises his role from ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64 3D}}'' and ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''.
Jay Ward, Wolf's English voice actor from ''Brawl'' and ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Starlink: Battle for Atlas}}'', reprises his role with new voice clips that mimic his portrayals from ''Starlink''. In the Japanese version, Wolf's ''Brawl'' voice actor, Mahito Ōba, has been succeeded by Kōsuke Takaguchi, who reprises his role from ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64 3D}}'' and ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}'', and also voices {{SSBU|Falco}}.


Wolf is ranked 11th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the S- tier. This is a notable improvement over his 14th out of 38 placement in ''Brawl''.
Wolf is ranked 21st out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the A tier. This is a moderate improvement over his 14th out of 38 placement in ''Brawl''. Wolf is an all-around fighter with many different playstyles to choose from. He has a solid fundamental combo game with up throw and down throw as good combo starters. His moveset offers a lot of versatility, with his tilts functioning as safe pokes or kill options and his smash attacks as solid finishers. His aerials are all useful for both starting and extending combos, as well as edgeguarding. His back aerial, in particular, is one of the strongest in the game when sweetspotted and can be confirmed from a forward aerial. His specials are also crucial to his gameplan: his {{b|Blaster|Wolf}} is a strong projectile that can force approaches and apply chip damage from a distance, acting as his primary tool in neutral, [[Wolf Flash]] and [[Fire Wolf]] offer quick recovery to the stage and serve as powerful finishers, and his {{b|Reflector|Wolf}}  is effective for extending combos as well as serving as his primary defense against zoning. Wolf also has excellent air mobility, allowing him to chase his opponents in the air with ease.
 
Despite all these strengths, Wolf has some weaknesses. Wolf is a fast-faller middleweight, which makes him fairly easy to combo despite having a frame 2 air dodge. His recovery is also fairly linear and easy to intercept as it gets 2 framed fairly easily or loses to counterattacks which can leave vulnerable to gimps and edgeguards. While Wolf has good range in many of his attacks, he can have trouble against characters who have longer disjoints than him. Finally, Wolf can sometimes struggle taking stocks at higher percents, as his best finishers, including up smash and back aerial, are burdened with excessive startup lag.
 
Overall, Wolf has a solid fundamental gameplan for players to pick up. He functions like a glass cannon, being able to dish out damage with a strong neutral and advantage while having poor offstage survivability, struggling taking stocks from time to time, and being easy to juggle. Wolf has historically been a very popular character in competitive play, especially in the early metagame where his results were primarily spearheaded by {{Sm|Zackray}} and several other top players who had a pocket Wolf. As such, he was considered one of the best characters in the early metagame. However, his representation and reputation declined as the metagame progressed as a result of nerfs and his weaknesses becoming more apparent, though he remains relatively popular in competitive play thanks to loyal mains such as {{Sm|Atelier}}, {{Sm|Jakal}}, and {{Sm|Ouch!?}}.


==How to unlock==
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Wolf's {{b|Blaster|Wolf}} is the centerpiece of his [[neutral game]]. With the lasers causing higher [[knockback]] (and therefore [[hitstun]]) than the average projectile, and having a long duration with [[transcendent priority]], they grant him the ability to disrupt opponents' approaches, even when their grounded mobility is superior to his own, and its unique close-range hitbox on the bayonet give it some utility in close combat, dealing substantial damage if it connects. Lasers can often force opponents to jump over them, leaving them vulnerable to Wolf's fast aerial attacks; these are comprised of a [[neutral aerial]] [[sex kick]] with a powerful clean hit, a disjointed [[forward aerial]] that can [[combo]] into itself and his other aerials, a [[back aerial]] with moderate startup offset by its impressive power and hitboxes, an [[up aerial]] with fast startup and a wide arc well-suited to [[juggling]], and a [[down aerial]] that consistently [[meteor smash]]es opponents.
Wolf's {{b|Blaster|Wolf}} is the centerpiece of his [[neutral game]]. With the lasers causing higher [[knockback]] (and therefore [[hitstun]]) than the average projectile, and having a long duration with [[transcendent priority]], they grant him the ability to disrupt opponents' approaches, even when their grounded mobility is superior to his own, and its unique close-range hitbox on the bayonet give it some utility in close combat, dealing substantial damage if it connects. Lasers can often force opponents to jump over them, leaving them vulnerable to Wolf's fast aerial attacks; these are comprised of a [[neutral aerial]] [[sex kick]] with a powerful clean hit, a disjointed [[forward aerial]] that can [[combo]] into itself and his other aerials, a [[back aerial]] with moderate startup offset by its impressive power and hitboxes, an [[up aerial]] with fast startup and a wide arc well-suited to [[juggling]], and a [[down aerial]] that consistently [[meteor smash]]es opponents.


Wolf also possesses large hitboxes on several of his attacks with many of them being disjointed, greatly aiding his devastating punish game as he can easily combo and deal massive damage from very few openings. While he can apply pressure from a distance, Wolf's close range options are not lacking either. [[Forward tilt]] and [[down tilt]] are decent poking tools, the latter of which can [[trip]] at low percents. [[Forward smash]] has slow startup, but is very powerful and has deceptively low ending [[lag]], while [[up smash]] deals high damage, covers a wide area around him, and has decent knockback. His neutral and forward aerials are quite fast and difficult to punish even if shielded, while his standing [[grab]] is tied for the fastest in the game. Further augmenting his strong neutral game are his [[dash attack]] and {{b|Reflector|Wolf}}, the former which is useful for punishing aerial approaches and KOing at high percents, and the latter which allows him to deal with opposing [[camping]] while also having a close range hit that can be followed up with aerials.
Wolf also possesses large hitboxes on several of his attacks with many of them being disjointed, greatly aiding his devastating punish game as he can easily combo and deal massive damage from very few openings. While he can apply pressure from a distance, Wolf's close range options are not lacking either. [[Forward tilt]] and [[down tilt]] are decent poking tools, the latter of which can [[trip]] at low percents, while [[up smash]] deals high damage, covers a wide area around him, and has decent knockback. His neutral and forward aerials are quite fast and difficult to punish even if shielded, while his standing [[grab]] is tied for the fastest in the game. Further augmenting his strong neutral game are his [[dash attack]] and {{b|Reflector|Wolf}}, the former which is useful for punishing aerial approaches and KOing at high percents, and the latter which allows him to deal with opposing [[camping]] while also having a close range hit that can be followed up with aerials.


Once Wolf has won the neutral exchange, he has several options to rack up damage. Forward aerial can combo into itself, other aerials and into a grab at very low percents, from which [[up throw]] can lead into another forward or up aerial until mid to high percents. [[Down throw]] can lead into a dash attack at low percents, while dash attack can extend the combo by chaining into [[up tilt]] or up aerial at very low percents. Should an opponent [[air dodge]] in an attempt to escape pressure, Wolf's aerial mobility allows him to chase them down and punish them, usually with up tilt or up aerial to continue juggling them, or with a back aerial to send them offstage.
Once Wolf has won the neutral exchange, he has several options to rack up damage. Forward aerial can combo into itself, other aerials and into a grab at very low percents, from which [[up throw]] can lead into another forward or up aerial until mid to high percents. [[Down throw]] can lead into a dash attack at low percents, while dash attack can extend the combo by chaining into [[up tilt]] or up aerial at very low percents. Should an opponent [[air dodge]] in an attempt to escape pressure, Wolf's aerial mobility allows him to chase them down and punish them, usually with up tilt or up aerial to continue juggling them, or with a back aerial to send them offstage.
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After Wolf has inflicted a sufficient amount of damage, he can then attempt to score a KO via his numerous KO options. The most reliable one is his back aerial: its quick [[autocancel]] and decent range allow it to be spaced safely, and it can KO relatively early if sweetspotted (at around 110% from center-stage), while still possessing respectable power with its sourspots. His side special, [[Wolf Flash]], can either meteor smash or [[semi-spike]] opponents at the end of the dash depending on which hitbox connects, both of which are incredibly powerful. Wolf's up special, [[Fire Wolf]], consists of looping hits and a deceptively strong final hitbox.
After Wolf has inflicted a sufficient amount of damage, he can then attempt to score a KO via his numerous KO options. The most reliable one is his back aerial: its quick [[autocancel]] and decent range allow it to be spaced safely, and it can KO relatively early if sweetspotted (at around 110% from center-stage), while still possessing respectable power with its sourspots. His side special, [[Wolf Flash]], can either meteor smash or [[semi-spike]] opponents at the end of the dash depending on which hitbox connects, both of which are incredibly powerful. Wolf's up special, [[Fire Wolf]], consists of looping hits and a deceptively strong final hitbox.


Other notable finishers are his forward smash and [[down smash]]: the former is safe on [[shield]] and potentially when whiffed thanks to it possessing deceptively low ending lag in spite of its high startup, whereas the latter posseses a powerful sweetspot that enables it to KO as low as 50% at the edge and makes it an effective [[2 frame punish]]. At higher percents, Wolf has several other moves (forward tilt, sweetspotted up tilt, dash attack, clean neutral aerial, up smash, and [[back throw]]) that each sport respectable KO potential in the event he is unable to land his primary KO options.
Other notable finishers are his [[forward smash]] and [[down smash]]: the former is safe on [[shield]] and potentially when whiffed thanks to it possessing deceptively low ending lag in spite of its high startup, whereas the latter posseses a powerful sweetspot that enables it to KO as low as 50% at the edge and makes it an effective [[2 frame punish]]. At higher percents, Wolf has several other moves (forward tilt, sweetspotted up tilt, dash attack, clean neutral aerial, up smash, and [[back throw]]) that each sport respectable KO potential in the event he is unable to land his primary KO options.


However, Wolf does possess noticeable weaknesses, the most notable of which is his recovery. Wolf Flash and Fire Wolf are both linear and offer unremarkable travel distance compared to other recovery options. Unlike Fox and Falco, Wolf's side special renders him [[helpless]]; this essentially restricts him to using only of his specials as a recovery option, which leaves him with a much shorter recovery distance overall. This also leaves Wolf highly vulnerable to [[gimp]]s and [[edgeguard]]ing, with meteor smashes in particular being deadly against him even at low percents, to the point where exploiting his recovery offsets the increased horizontal endurance his higher weight would otherwise provide.
However, Wolf does possess noticeable weaknesses, the most notable of which is his recovery. Wolf Flash and Fire Wolf are both linear and offer unremarkable travel distance compared to other recovery options. Unlike Fox and Falco, Wolf's side special renders him [[helpless]]; this essentially restricts him to using only one of his specials as a recovery option, which leaves him with a much shorter recovery distance overall. This also leaves Wolf highly vulnerable to [[gimp]]s and [[edgeguard]]ing, with meteor smashes in particular being deadly against him even at low percents, to the point where exploiting his recovery offsets the increased horizontal endurance his higher weight would otherwise provide.


Though he is not short of finishers, Wolf can frequently have difficulty landing his most powerful ones due to their slow startup (with back aerial and all his smash attacks having more than 12 frames of startup), his below-average dashing speed, and his lack of guaranteed setups into them. Although he possesses true setups into Wolf Flash, such as from his forward aerial or down throw at medium percents, they are very risky to pull off, as he can either end up offstage after its use and thus inadvertently [[self-destruct]] (since it renders him [[helpless]]) or miss the sweetspots and end up vulnerable due to its high landing lag. Lastly, Wolf is, like Fox and Falco, very susceptible to combos because of his high falling speed and gravity. However, Wolf's heavier weight and lack of sufficiently fast options to escape pressure (his fastest aerial attacks start on frame 7) make this weakness even more apparent compared to Fox and Falco.
Though he is not short of finishers, Wolf can frequently have difficulty landing his most powerful ones due to their slow startup (with back aerial and all his smash attacks having more than 12 frames of startup), his below-average dashing speed, and his lack of guaranteed setups into them. Although he possesses true setups into Wolf Flash, such as from his forward aerial or down throw at medium percents, they are very risky to pull off, as he can either end up offstage after its use and thus inadvertently [[self-destruct]] (since it renders him [[helpless]]) or miss the sweetspots and end up vulnerable due to its high landing lag. Lastly, Wolf is, like Fox and Falco, very susceptible to combos because of his high falling speed and gravity. However, Wolf's heavier weight and lack of sufficiently fast options to escape pressure (his fastest aerial attacks start on frame 7) make this weakness even more apparent compared to Fox and Falco.
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Wolf received some of the most noticeable changes of any returning [[veteran]], similarly to {{SSBU|Link}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. Aesthetically, most of his moveset has been reanimated to look more polished and further differentiated from {{SSBU|Fox}}. Mechanically, Wolf received a mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition from ''Brawl'', but has been buffed significantly overall.
Wolf has received some of the most noticeable changes of any returning [[veteran]], similarly to {{SSBU|Link}} and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}. In ''Brawl'', Wolf's moveset was rather unpolished compared to the rest of the cast, most likely due to his late inclusion, which Sakurai acknowledges was possible thanks to his popularity and similarities to the ''Star Fox'' cast. Likely because of this, most of Wolf's moveset has been significantly reworked to be more polished and further distinguish him from {{SSBU|Fox}}. This has led to a much larger overhaul in Wolf's moveset compared to other veterans, as several of his attacks either have altered or completely new animations alongside mechanical changes. As a result, Wolf has received a large mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition from ''Brawl'', but has been considerably buffed overall.


Like most of the returning veterans, Wolf's [[initial dash]] is much faster, while his dash and [[air speed]] have been slightly increased. In addition to this, however, his [[fast falling]] speed is significantly faster, no longer providing the smallest falling speed increase out of the cast by a considerable margin, greatly enhancing his aerial approach and landing ability. Coupled with his superior mobility are the buffs to his {{b|Blaster|Wolf}}, already an effective projectile in his previous appearance, and his new [[dash attack]]; the former's blasts deal more damage and knockback, while the latter covers much more horizontal range and is stronger, both of which improve his [[neutral game]].
Like most of the returning veterans, Wolf's [[initial dash]] is much faster, while his dash and [[air speed]] have been slightly increased. In addition to this, however, his [[fast falling]] speed is significantly faster, no longer providing the smallest falling speed increase out of the cast by a considerable margin, greatly enhancing his aerial approach and landing ability. Coupled with his superior mobility are the buffs to his {{b|Blaster|Wolf}}, already an effective projectile in his previous appearance, and his new [[dash attack]]; the former's blasts deal more damage and knockback, while the latter covers much more horizontal range and is stronger. Both of these changes improve his [[neutral game]], now boasting one of the most respectable ones among the cast.


Wolf's aerial attacks have also seen improvements: his new [[neutral aerial]] gives Wolf a vastly more effective [[approach]] option, his [[forward aerial]] has become an excellent combo starter due to its reduced ending and landing lag, and his [[back aerial|back]] and [[up aerial]]s have had their knockback noticeably increased (most notably the former). Wolf's grab game also received some noteworthy buffs, now having a KO option in his [[back throw]], and useful combo starters in his [[up throw]] and [[down throw]]. Finally, [[Wolf Flash]] and [[Fire Wolf]] are far stronger, giving him two more powerful, albeit risky, KO options; the former in particular can now be aimed up or down, slightly improving his horizontal recovery and making the clean hit easier to land.
Wolf's entire moveset has been generally improved. He has a new [[neutral aerial]] that gives him a vastly more effective [[approach]] option, his [[forward aerial]] has become an excellent combo starter due to its reduced ending and landing lag, and his [[back aerial|back]] and [[up aerial]]s have had their knockback noticeably increased (most notably the former). [[Back throw]] now deals enough knockback to be a KO option at the edge, and [[up throw]] and [[down throw]] have useful combo starters at low percentages. [[Wolf Flash]] and [[Fire Wolf]] are far stronger, giving him two more powerful, albeit risky, KO options; the former in particular can now be aimed up or down, slightly improving his horizontal recovery and potentially making the clean hit easier to land. {{b|Reflector|Wolf}} has a stronger damage multiplier, which combined with its intact speed multiplier makes it the best of the three space animals.


Wolf also heavily benefits from the changes to gameplay mechanics. The new [[air dodge]] mechanics, as well as the changes to [[hitstun canceling]], allow him to combo and juggle his opponents for a longer period of time, especially paired with his improved mobility; he has gained not only several more ways to start combos (such as with a landing up aerial, or a [[down aerial]] on grounded opponents), but also KO setups into his powerful Wolf Flash. The drastic weakening of [[momentum canceling]] allows his moves to KO earlier and overall put his survivability more in line with the cast. Lastly, the new ledge mechanics and the removal of [[chain grab]]bing and [[meteor cancel]]ing also significantly improve his survivability, while the latter change makes his down aerial and Wolf Flash more effective for KOing offstage.
Wolf also heavily benefits from the changes to gameplay mechanics. Aside from his faster mobility, the new [[air dodge]] mechanics, as well as the changes to [[hitstun canceling]], allow Wolf to combo and juggle his opponents for a longer period of time; he has gained not only several more ways to start combos, but also KO setups into his powerful [[back aerial]] and Wolf Flash. The drastic weakening of [[momentum canceling]] allows his moves to KO earlier and overall put his survivability more in line with the cast. The removal of [[edgehogging]]  in favor of [[edgeguarding#ledge trump|ledge trumping]] and the removal of [[chain grab]]bing and [[meteor cancel]]ing also significantly improve his survivability; in particular, Wolf benefits from meteor canceling far more than any other returning veteran, as it puts his own survivability more in-line with the rest of the cast while making his down aerial and Wolf Flash more effective for KOing offstage.


However, Wolf has received a few significant nerfs as well. Some of his moves have received increased lag, such as his [[forward smash]], [[down smash]], and his renowned back aerial from ''Brawl'', in exchange for more power; the latter two are particularly noteworthy due to their previous speed and already decent power. Because of this, he has a more difficult time scoring KOs as his finishers are much harder to land in general, forcing him to either time them precisely or lure the opponent into them; while he does possess KO setups into Wolf Flash offstage, they are extremely risky, as Wolf will [[self-destruct]] more often than not and the opponent can [[DI]] to avoid them.
However, Wolf has received a few significant nerfs as well. Some of his moves have received increased lag, such as his [[forward smash]], [[down smash]], and his renowned back aerial from ''Brawl'', in exchange for more power; the latter two are particularly noteworthy due to their previous speed and already decent power. Because of this, Wolf has a more difficult time scoring KOs without resorting to setups at medium percentages, as his finishers are much harder to land in general, forcing him to either time them precisely or lure the opponent into them.


Additionally, several of Wolf's moves have less range to varying degrees. For example, his new forward smash does not move him a considerable distance forward, while his [[forward aerial]] has lost its deceptively large [[disjoint]]. His recovery has also worsened due to both Fire Wolf and Wolf Flash's travel distances being shortened, making him more susceptible to [[edgeguarding]] than in ''Brawl''. Wolf's neutral and forward aerials, while possessing greater combo ability and safety, are also weaker, with the former also having slower startup, and the latter no longer being a reliable KO option. Finally, Wolf's new down throw is less effective for [[tech-chasing]] and setting up edgeguards because of its higher launch angle.
Additionally, several of Wolf's moves have less range to varying degrees. His new forward smash does not move him a considerable distance forward, while his [[forward aerial]] has lost its deceptively large disjoint. His recovery has also worsened due to both Fire Wolf and Wolf Flash's travel distances being shortened; unlike {{SSBU|Fox}}'s or {{SSBU|Falco}}'s own side special, Wolf Flash also still leaves him helpless after the move, which makes him more susceptible to [[edgeguarding]] than in ''Brawl''. Wolf's neutral and forward aerials, while possessing greater combo ability and safety, are also weaker, while the former also has slower startup. Wolf's new down throw is now less effective for [[tech-chasing]] and setting up edgeguards because of its higher launch angle (though this is mitigated by Wolf's newfound combo game).


Despite ''Ultimate''{{'}}s new mechanics heavily benefiting Wolf, he has also seen a few nerfs from the changes to the mechanics, most notably the removal of [[DACUS]] which hinders his grounded approach. Lastly, his lower [[weight]] worsens his survivability, especially horizontally (which is also hindered by the changes to [[momentum canceling]]), while he remains an easy combo target due to his high falling speed and the changes to hitstun canceling.
Despite ''Ultimate''{{'}}s new mechanics heavily benefiting Wolf, he has also seen a few nerfs from the changes to the mechanics, most notably the removal of [[DACUS]] which hinders his grounded approach. Lastly, Wolf is much [[weight|lighter]], worsening his survivability (especially horizontally, due to the changes to [[momentum canceling]]), while he remains an easy combo target due to his high falling speed and the changes to hitstun canceling.


Overall, Wolf's nerfs are offset by the new game mechanics and the buffs he has received, which has currently allowed him to fare better than he did in ''Brawl'' during ''Ultimate''{{'}}s early meta. So far, Wolf has managed to achieve excellent representation and results thanks to {{Sm|Zackray}} winning multiple Japanese majors with him, as well as numerous other top players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|Tweek}} placing favorably with him in tournaments. However, Wolf's results have become worse over time as Zackray (who was his strongest player) and MkLeo have both dropped him. However, Tweek has continued to use him alongside {{SSBU|Wario}} and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}. As such, Wolf's viability has been questionable as players are debating on whether Wolf is as good as originally imagined. Regardless, his playerbase continues to achieve great results, and he is widely agreed to be significantly better than he was in ''Brawl''.
Overall, Wolf's buffs have drastically altered his playstyle for the better, though he now possesses a higher learning curve. He is now able to take advantage of his less polarized moveset and has gained a varied combo game that makes up for the loss of his previous damage racking options in ''Brawl'', but his higher frailty means he must keep playing carefully to avoid opponents from taking advantage of him. Wolf's buffs and benefits from the revamped game engine eclipse his nerfs, and he is widely agreed to be significantly better than he was in ''Brawl'' and a fairly strong contender in competitive play.


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Overall, Wolf fares mildly worse than he did at the launch of ''Ultimate''. However, his sizeable player base and consistent success in tournaments have both remained largely intact regardless.
Overall, Wolf fares mildly worse than he did at the launch of ''Ultimate''. However, his sizeable player base and consistent success in tournaments have both remained largely intact regardless.
[[File:WolfDsmashKnockback.svg|thumb|right|350px|A comparison of the knockback dealt against Mario by Wolf's sweetspotted down smash, in each version which changed it.]]
[[File:WolfDsmashKnockback.svg|thumb|350px|A comparison of the knockback dealt against Mario by Wolf's sweetspotted down smash, in each version which changed it.]]
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|neutralname=Snap Claw ({{ja|スナップクロー|Sunappo Kurō}}) / Follow Claw ({{ja|フォロークロー|Forō Kurō}}) / Wild Scratch ({{ja|ワイルドスクラッチ|Wairudo Sukurachi}})
|neutralname=Snap Claw ({{ja|スナップクロー|Sunappo Kurō}}) / Follow Claw ({{ja|フォロークロー|Forō Kurō}}) / Wild Scratch ({{ja|ワイルドスクラッチ|Wairudo Sukuratchi}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=A left-handed inward slash, followed by a right-handed inward slash, followed by a right-handed outward slash. Fairly quick, coming out on frame 4, and can [[jab lock]] opponents. However, the last hit has short range compared to other neutral attacks, which can cause it to fail to connect from the previous hits at high percentages.
|neutraldesc=A left-handed inward slash, followed by a right-handed inward slash, followed by a right-handed outward slash. Fairly quick, coming out on frame 4, and can [[jab lock]] opponents. However, the last hit has short range compared to other neutral attacks, which can cause it to fail to connect from the previous hits at high percentages.
|ftiltname=Dual Burst ({{ja|デュアル|Duaru Bāsuto}})
|ftiltname=Dual Burst ({{ja|デュアルバースト|Duaru Bāsuto}})
|ftiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|ftiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|ftiltdesc=A lunging, two-handed outward slash. Overall considered one of Wolf's best moves because of its consistent ability to [[2 frame punish]] opponents, as well as its utility in neutral. The first hit produces a large amount of [[freeze frame]]s. It can KO at around 115%-140% while near the edge of {{SSBU|Final Destination}} depending on the opponent, and even earlier as a 2 frame punish.
|ftiltdesc=A lunging, two-handed outward slash. Overall considered one of Wolf's best moves because of its consistent ability to [[2 frame punish]] opponents, as well as its utility in neutral. The first hit produces a large amount of [[freeze frame]]s. It can KO at around 115%-140% while near the edge of {{SSBU|Final Destination}} depending on the opponent, and even earlier as a 2 frame punish.
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|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdesc=A crouching, low-level roundhouse kick. The move has rather decent range and quick speed, which make it useful for poking, pressuring, and denying approaches. Can be used to 2 frame punish the opponent, but is generally overshadowed by forward tilt in that regard. It also has the chance to [[trip]] at low percentages, which can lead into a grab or other attacks. However, it is Wolf's least damaging tilt attack.
|dtiltdesc=A crouching, low-level roundhouse kick. The move has rather decent range and quick speed, which make it useful for poking, pressuring, and denying approaches. Can be used to 2 frame punish the opponent, but is generally overshadowed by forward tilt in that regard. It also has the chance to [[trip]] at low percentages, which can lead into a grab or other attacks. However, it is Wolf's least damaging tilt attack.
|dashname=Shooting Kick ({{ja|シューティングキック|Shūttingu Kikku}})
|dashname=Shooting Kick ({{ja|シューティングキック|Shūtingu Kikku}})
|dashdmg=11% (clean), 8% (late)
|dashdmg=11% (clean), 8% (late)
|dashdesc=A front kick. Has decent start-up, but most importantly, it propels Wolf forward a considerable distance. This allows it to function as a reliable burst option to punish landings and whiffed moves, as well as follow up from other attacks. Hitting opponents close to Wolf launches them upward, allowing for up tilt at 0% and aerial follow-ups at low percentages. Conversely, hitting them near his foot launches them horizontally. Depending on which hitbox is landed, the clean hit can KO under 150% from center stage, and under 120% while near the edge. It is also a reliable follow-up from down throw at low percentages. Due to its versatility, it is one of the most useful dash attacks in the game.
|dashdesc=A front kick. Has decent start-up, but most importantly, it propels Wolf forward a considerable distance. This allows it to function as a reliable burst option to punish landings and whiffed moves, as well as follow up from other attacks. Hitting opponents close to Wolf launches them upward, allowing for up tilt at 0% and aerial follow-ups at low percentages. Conversely, hitting them near his foot launches them horizontally. Depending on which hitbox is landed, the clean hit can KO under 150% from center stage, and under 120% while near the edge. It is also a reliable follow-up from down throw at low percentages. Due to its versatility, it is one of the most useful dash attacks in the game.
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|dairdesc=A two-handed downward slash below himself. It has the most startup (hitting on frame 16), ending lag, and landing lag (19 frames) out of Wolf's aerials, making it particularly risky to use offstage due to Wolf's poor recovery. However, it meteor smashes opponents consistently throughout the move, instead of requiring to land a specific part of it like most other meteor smashing down aerials. This essentially turns it into a high risk, high reward edge-guarding option. Against grounded opponents, it can combo into a variety of attacks, even up to high percentages.
|dairdesc=A two-handed downward slash below himself. It has the most startup (hitting on frame 16), ending lag, and landing lag (19 frames) out of Wolf's aerials, making it particularly risky to use offstage due to Wolf's poor recovery. However, it meteor smashes opponents consistently throughout the move, instead of requiring to land a specific part of it like most other meteor smashing down aerials. This essentially turns it into a high risk, high reward edge-guarding option. Against grounded opponents, it can combo into a variety of attacks, even up to high percentages.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his right arm.
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his right arm. Wolf's grab range is short.
|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=A knee strike.
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. Average power and speed.
|fthrowname=Short Scratch ({{ja|ショートスクラッチ|Shōto Sukuratchi}})
|fthrowname=Short Scratch ({{ja|ショートスクラッチ|Shōto Sukuratchi}})
|fthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=An inward slash. While it deals decent damage, it is extremely weak, not KOing opponents under 300% even at the edge, and its ending lag is too high for reliable follow-ups. However, its low launching angle makes it an extremely potent tech-chasing move at higher percentages.
|fthrowdesc=An inward slash. While it deals decent damage, it is extremely weak, not KOing opponents under 300% even at the edge, and its ending lag is too high for reliable follow-ups. However, its low launching angle makes it an extremely potent tech-chasing move at higher percentages.
|bthrowname=Scratch Upper ({{ja|スクラッチアッパー|Sukurachi Appā}})
|bthrowname=Scratch Upper ({{ja|スクラッチアッパー|Sukuratchi Appā}})
|bthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|bthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Sets the opponent behind himself and launches them away with an ascending slash. Deals the most damage out of Wolf's throws, and has remarkable knockback, allowing it to KO middleweights at around 185% from center stage, and around 130% near the edge. However, its launching angle is mostly diagonal, making it somewhat easy to DI.
|bthrowdesc=Sets the opponent behind himself and launches them away with an ascending slash. Deals the most damage out of Wolf's throws, and has remarkable knockback, allowing it to KO middleweights at around 185% from center stage, and around 130% near the edge. However, its launching angle is mostly diagonal, making it somewhat easy to DI.
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|fsdmg= 3% (reticle), 35% (lasers), 10% (ending)
|fsdmg= 3% (reticle), 35% (lasers), 10% (ending)
|fsdesc=Upon activation, Wolf shouts "Wolf Pack!" as a large red reticle appears in front of him that launches opponents and is immediately followed by a {{iw|lylatwiki|Wolfen}} flying from behind the screen where the reticle is located. Upon hitting an opponent, Wolf leaps upward to board his Wolfen and a cutscene begins with him joining the rest of {{iw|lylatwiki|Star Wolf}}. Wolf then says, "Grahaha! The hunt is on, boys!" (or "I've got you now, Star Fox!" if he hits {{SSBU|Fox}} or {{SSBU|Falco}}), as he and rest of Star Wolf fire their Wolfens' laser cannons at the trapped opponents. It deals a considerable amount of damage and launches the opponent horizontally after the cutscene ends.
|fsdesc=Upon activation, Wolf shouts "Wolf Pack!" as a large red reticle appears in front of him that launches opponents and is immediately followed by a {{iw|lylatwiki|Wolfen}} flying from behind the screen where the reticle is located. Upon hitting an opponent, Wolf leaps upward to board his Wolfen and a cutscene begins with him joining the rest of {{iw|lylatwiki|Star Wolf}}. Wolf then says, "Grahaha! The hunt is on, boys!" (or "I've got you now, Star Fox!" if he hits {{SSBU|Fox}} or {{SSBU|Falco}}), as he and rest of Star Wolf fire their Wolfens' laser cannons at the trapped opponents. It deals a considerable amount of damage and launches the opponent horizontally after the cutscene ends.
}}
===Stats===
{{Attributes
| cast=89
| weight=92 | rweight=53-58
| dash=2.09 | rdash=18-24
| run=1.54 | rrun=71
| walk=1.208 | rwalk=27-31
| trac=0.11 | rtrac=39-47
| airfric=0.004 | rairfric=83-84
| air=1.281 | rair=6-7
| baseaccel=0.01 | rbaseaccel=15-87
| addaccel=0.08 | raddaccel=16-24
| gravity=0.13 | rgravity=8-9
| fall=1.8 | rfall=13-18
| ff=2.88 | rff=13-18
| jumpsquat=3 | rjumpsquat=1-88
| jumpheight=32.02 | rjumpheight=50
| shorthop=15.38 | rshorthop=56
| djump=30.71 | rdjump=67
}}
}}


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*Pretends to howl.
*Pretends to howl.
<gallery>
<gallery>
SSBUWolfIdle1.gif|Wolf's first idle pose
SSBUWolfIdle1.gif|Wolf's first idle pose.
SSBUWolfIdle2.gif|Wolf's second idle pose
SSBUWolfIdle2.gif|Wolf's second idle pose.
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|{{NTSC}} [[File:Wolf Cheer English NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Wolf Cheer English PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Japanese SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Italian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer French SSBU.ogg|center]]
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|[[File:Wolf Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Wolf Cheer Spanish NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Wolf Cheer Spanish PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
|[[File:Wolf Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Spanish SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Wolf Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
===Most historically significant players===
Initial opinions of Wolf were mixed before the release of ''Ultimate'', with players noting the loss of his renowned back aerial and powerful [[DACUS]], reduced invincibility from {{b|Reflector|Wolf}}, and [[Wolf Flash]] still causing helplessness, which was a big detriment compared to {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Falco}}'s respective side specials. However, players began to realize the effectiveness of Wolf's buffs past the game's release, as it gave him a powerful projectile courtesy of his Blaster, effective combos due to his modified physics, and a notorious [[edgeguard]]ing tool in down smash, which kept its high power despite being nerfed twice through game updates. This caused Wolf to gain a renowned, controllable [[neutral game]], allowing him to dictate the flow of battle through use of his Blaster, overall speed, and combo ability.
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As a result, Wolf has consistently been a very popular pick in competitive play since ''Ultimate'''s early lifespan; he has been the most used character in many competitive events, including {{Trn|Pound 2019}}<ref>[https://web.e-gsol.in/2019/04/22/the-wolf-pack-came-out-in-full-force-for-super-smash-bros-ultimate-during-pound-2019-here-are-the-top-128-character-usage-stats-eventhubs/]</ref>, {{Trn|EVO 2019}}, <ref>[https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2019/aug/04/super-smash-bros-ultimate-usage-stats-evo-2019/]</ref> and {{Trn|Valhalla III}}<ref>[https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2020/jan/12/wolf-chrom-and-peach-were-frequent-picks-valhalla-3s-super-smash-bros-ultimate-event-while-fox-and-falco-were-picks-melee/]</ref>. In addition, many professional players have attained strong results with the character, and players in general have agreed that Wolf is potentially one of the best characters in the game, with players such as {{Sm|Tweek}} believing the character is top 3 in the game.
''See also: [[:Category:Wolf players (SSBU)]]''


However, Wolf's weaknesses have become more exploitable as the meta evolved, with his strongest mains either dropping him ({{Sm|Zackray}}) or moving to other characters (Tweek). In addition, due to the additions of strong characters such as {{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}} and {{SSBU|Steve}}, Wolf's position in the metagame began to drop as many players left Wolf out of conversations on the best character in the game. Despite these issues, however, Wolf continues to be a popular character following the pandemic, with players such as {{Sm|Charliedaking}}, {{Sm|Jakal}}, and {{Sm|Ouch!?}} achieving strong results at major events. Despite having slipped in players' tier lists, many players and professionals such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|MkLeo}} still consider the character to be top tier, making him ranked 11th on the first and current tier list.
*{{Sm|Atelier|Japan}} - One of the first successful Wolf players, thanks his victory at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 3}} and his 7th-place finish at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 6}}. Although he later picked up {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} as a co-main, he remains a prominent Wolf player and has been one of the best Wolf players since 2022, placing 7th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}} (where he primarily played Wolf) and {{Trn|Umebura SP 9}} (with only Wolf).
*{{Sm|Charliedaking|USA}} - One of the best Wolf players in the world in 2020 and 2021, raking in several high major placements including 7th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}} and 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 7}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}; and defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|Cosmos}} at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 3}}. Since then, he has largely disappeared from the global scene, only appearing at [[SoCal]] weeklies and regionals.
*{{Sm|Jakal|USA}} - One of the best Wolf players in the world since 2021. His most notable accomplishment was finishing 2nd at {{Trn|Crown the Third}} defeating {{Sm|Sparg0}}, {{Sm|MkLeo}}, and {{Sm|Shuton}}, the best Wolf placement since the early months of ''Ultimate''. Outside of Crown the Third, his best results also include 5th at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}} and {{Trn|MAJOR UPSET}}.
*{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}} - Began playing Wolf alongside {{SSBU|Falco}} in mid-2019 and was one of the best Wolf players in North America from then until early-2022. With Wolf, he most notably double-eliminated {{Sm|MkLeo}} to place 2nd at {{Trn|G4 Smash Ultimate Invitational}}, and placed 9th at both {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}} and {{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}}, defeating {{Sm|VoiD}} in the former and {{Sm|Marss}} in the latter.  
*{{Sm|Masha|Japan}} - A hidden boss in Japan up until 2022, with his most notable accomplishment as a hidden boss being placing 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}. Since then, he has been considered one of the best Wolf players in the world, placing 7th at both {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}} and {{Trn|JAPAN 24}} as well as 9th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 11}}, and frequently placing top 8 at superregionals, most notably winning {{Trn|Chūbu Smash Chronicle 2}}.
*{{Sm|Oryon|France}} - First known for defeating {{Sm|Abadango}} to place 4th at {{Trn|Stunfest 2019}}, and has since become Europe's premier Wolf player, with notable placements such as 4th at {{Trn|ICARUS 2023}}, 7th at {{Trn|King Con}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and a notable win over {{Sm|Tea}} at {{Trn|L'Odyssée - Chant I}}. He has also seen some success outside of Europe, with his best placements being 13th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} and 25th at {{Trn|GENESIS X}}.
*{{Sm|Ouch!?|Canada}} - First known for his dominance in the [[Pacific Northwest]] region which began the same year. He gained further recognition after placing 3rd at {{Trn|Battle of BC 4}}, with a massive Loser's run that saw him eliminate {{Sm|Riddles}}, {{Sm|Shuton}}, and {{Sm|Kome}}. He has since established himself as one of the best Wolf players in the world, placing 7th at {{Trn|Battle of BC 6}} and 9th at both {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 9}}.
*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan}} - The best Wolf player of all time, and Wolf's primary representative during the early metagame, using him to win {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}} and place 2nd at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}, 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}. His victory at Umebura SP 2 remains the only major win for a player who primarily played Wolf. Following {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, he began playing other characters over Wolf, and ultimately dropped the character by the end of 2019.


===Most historically significant players===
===Tier placement and history===
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For most of competitive ''Ultimate'', Wolf was considered an incredibly popular pick in competitive play. This was especially true in the game's first few months, where players recogonized that Wolf's buffs from ''[[Brawl]]'', which gave him a powerful projectile courtesy of his Blaster, effective combos due to his modified physics, and a notorious [[edgeguard]]ing tool in his down smash, allowed him to dictate the flow of battle through use of his Blaster, overall speed, and combo ability. As such, Wolf was arguably the most popular character in the early metagame, ranking 1st for January-June 2019 and 2nd for July-December 2019 for character representation by [[OrionRank]], and was regularly one of the most used characters at majors, including being the most used character in {{Trn|Pound 2019}}'s top 128<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2019/apr/21/wolf-pack-came-out-full-force-super-smash-bros-ultimate-during-pound-2019-here-are-top-128-character-usage-stats/|title=The Wolf pack came out in full force for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during Pound 2019, here are the top 128 character usage stats}}</ref> and the third-most used character in {{Trn|EVO 2019}}'s top 256.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2019/aug/04/super-smash-bros-ultimate-usage-stats-evo-2019/|title=Yoshi, Fox, and Wolf were the three most used characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top 256 at EVO 2019}}</ref> Spearheading Wolf's huge playerbase was {{Sm|Zackray}}, who regularly finished top 8 at majors and even won {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}}, the only major win from a player who primarily played Wolf. In addition, several top players also had pocket Wolves that they used on occasion, including {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|Tweek}}, the two best players in the world at that time. Tweek especially used both {{SSBU|Wario}} and Wolf to win {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. Wolf's strengths and popularity led many to consider him as one of the best characters in the game.


''See also: [[:Category:Wolf professionals (SSBU)]]''
Despite his popularity, as time went on, Wolf's weaknesses became more apparent: his linear recovery left him vulnerable to edgeguards and gimping, while his falling speed left him vulnerable to combos. In addition, subsequent patches nerfed his down smash's knockback, which further hurt Wolf's KO ability, as his other best KO options often had high starting lag. Initially, this led several of his best players to drop him, most notably Zackray; however, other Wolf players were still able to fill that void, such as {{Sm|Atelier}}, {{Sm|Jakal}}, and {{Sm|Ouch!?}}, and as such, Wolf's representation remained in the top 10 for the following few years. However, none of these players were able to reach the top-level consistency that Zackray had; in fact, Atelier and Jakal themselves were notoriously inconsistent in competitive play. As such, opinions on Wolf would mellow out significantly as time went on, with more and more players believing he was overrated. This was reflected in Wolf's ranking on the first tier list, where he was ranked 11th in the upper half of S- tier. Although he remained a top tier, he was no longer considered one of the best characters in the game.


*{{Sm|Atelier|Japan}} - Co-mains {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} with Wolf and is one of the best Wolf players in Japan. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 3}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 19}} using mostly Wolf, and 17th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Nietono}}, and {{Sm|Kome}}. Ranked 32nd on the [[PGRU v3 NA]].
Following the second tier list, Wolf's position in the metagame weakened even more, with his best players remaining inconsistent and his playerbase becoming stagnant. Wolf's decline during this time was the most apparent by the end of 2023, where for the first time ever Wolf's representation was not among the top 10, instead ranking 15th for July-December 2023. In addition, despite having four players who mained Wolf on [[LumiRank 2023]]'s top 100, not a single one of them was ranked in the top 50. This decline led to Wolf dropping 10 spots on the second tier list to 21st, now ranking in the bottom half of A tier and tied for the second-largest drop from the first tier list.
*{{Sm|Charliedaking|USA}} - One of the best Wolf players in the world in 2021. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}}, 9th at both {{Trn|GENESIS 7}} and {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}, 17th at {{Trn|2GG: SwitchFest 2019}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Cosmos}}, and {{Sm|Elegant}}. He was listed in the C-tier on the [[PGRUContenders North America]].
*{{Sm|Jakal|USA}} - The best Wolf player in the world. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}, 7th at {{Trn|Double Down 2022}} and 9th at {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, {{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}}, and {{Trn|Pound 2022}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, and {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}. Ranked 23rd on the [[PGRU v3 NA]].
*{{Sm|Keen|Chile}} - The best Wolf player in South America. Placed 4th at both {{Trn|Smash Chile - Civil War}} and {{Trn|Iwanna Torneo Nacional!}} as well as 25th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}} with wins over {{Sm|Javi}}, {{Sm|Chag}}, and {{Sm|Frido}}. Currently ranked 5th on the [[Chilean Power Rankings]]. Online, placed 4th at {{Trn|SWT: South America Ultimate Online Qualifier}} and 7th at {{Trn|White Phoenix}}.
*{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}} - Co-mains Wolf alongside {{SSBU|Falco}} and is one of the best Wolf players in the United States. Placed 1st at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}}, 7th at {{Trn|The Kid, the Goat, and the Mang0}}, 9th at {{Trn|Thunder Smash 3: Clash of the Pandas}}, 17th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}}, {{Sm|Marss}}, and {{Sm|Nairo}}. Ranked 40th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]].
*{{Sm|Masha|Japan}} - One of the best Wolf players in Japan. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Karisuma SP 5}}, 4th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 5}}, 5th at {{Trn|Karisuma SP 6}}, 7th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 9}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 7}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|T}}, and {{Sm|Shogun}}. Ranked 40th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Oryon|France}} - The best Wolf player in Europe. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2021}}, 5th at both {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}} and {{Trn|VCA 2021}}, 9th at {{Trn|Albion 4}}, and 13th at {{Trn|GENESIS 8}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|Abadango}}, and {{Sm|Tea}}. Ranked 8th on the [[PGRU v3 EU]].
*{{Sm|Ouch!?|Canada}} - One of the two best Wolf players in the world. Placed 1st at {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Battle of BC 4}}, 9th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2022}}, and 13th at both {{Trn|Port Priority 5}} and {{Trn|Port Priority 7}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Shuton}}, {{Sm|Kome}}, and {{Sm|Riddles}}. Ranked 20th on the [[PGRU v3 NA]].
*{{Sm|Zackray|Japan}} - Formerly considered the best Wolf player in the world during the early metagame but has since dropped the character. Placed 1st at both {{Trn|Umebura SP 2}} and {{Trn|The Big House 9}}, 2nd at {{Trn|Umebura SP 5}}, 5th at {{Trn|GENESIS 6}}, and 7th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}}.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Reunited Roster==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Reunited Roster==
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Wolf.png|thumb|Wolf's congratulations screen.]]
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Wolf.png|thumb|Wolf's congratulations screen.]]
Wolf's opponents, like himself, are fighters who returned to the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series after being absent in a playable capacity. Each opponent is also fought on a [[home stage]] that was absent from the series at some point. Despite not being a fighter, [[Galleom]] is fought as the boss of Wolf's route, owing to his complete absence from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
Wolf's opponents, like himself, are veterans who were absent from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. The boss of this route is [[Galleom]], who was also absent from ''Smash 4''. Notably, Young Link and Pichu were also absent from ''Brawl''.


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==[[Spirit]]==
==[[Spirit]]==
Wolf's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Wolf has been unlocked. Unlocking Wolf in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. His fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in ''Ultimate''.
Wolf's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Wolf. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Wolf has been unlocked. Unlocking Wolf in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. His fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in ''Ultimate''.


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|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•All fighters have reduced jump power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF '96}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF '96}}
|[https://snk.fandom.com/wiki/Orochi_Iori Orochi Iori] (default costume)
|[https://snk.fandom.com/wiki/Orochi_Iori Orochi Iori] (red costume)
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SSBUWebsiteChrom5.jpg|Wolf, {{SSBU|Lucario}} and Fox sleeping around {{SSBU|Chrom}} with [[Super Leaf]] equipped on [[Living Room]].
SSBUWebsiteChrom5.jpg|Wolf, {{SSBU|Lucario}} and Fox sleeping around {{SSBU|Chrom}} with [[Super Leaf]] equipped on [[Living Room]].
SSBUWebsite5.jpg|Firing his Blaster on Corneria.
SSBUWebsite5.jpg|Firing his Blaster on Corneria.
SSBUWebsiteKazuya3.jpg|Getting attacked by {{SSBU|Kazuya}} on [[Great Bay]].
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**Whose English voice actor from ''Brawl'' reprises his role in ''Ultimate'', while Fox and Falco's voice actors were changed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', which is retained in ''Ultimate''.
**Whose English voice actor from ''Brawl'' reprises his role in ''Ultimate'', while Fox and Falco's voice actors were changed from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', which is retained in ''Ultimate''.
***Wolf (in English) is also the only ''Star Fox'' character in ''Ultimate'' (in either English or Japanese) whose voice actor reprises his role from a previous ''Smash'' game, as his, Fox, and Falco's Japanese voice actors were all changed in ''Ultimate'' from previous games.
***Wolf (in English) is also the only ''Star Fox'' character in ''Ultimate'' (in either English or Japanese) whose voice actor reprises his role from a previous ''Smash'' game, as his, Fox, and Falco's Japanese voice actors were all changed in ''Ultimate'' from previous games.
*Wolf is the only returning ''Brawl'' veteran who does not have a palette swap of his design from that game in ''Ultimate''.
*The visual effects for all of Wolf's claw-based attacks display three slash trails, despite attacking with four fingers.
*The visual effects for all of Wolf's claw-based attacks display three slash trails, despite attacking with four fingers.
*Prior to update 8.0.0, Wolf's unique voice clip when winning against Fox ("Playtime's over, Star Fox!") was not present in the [[Sound Test]]. Fox, {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Palutena}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}} also shared this distinction.
*Prior to update 8.0.0, Wolf's unique voice clip when winning against Fox ("Playtime's over, Star Fox!") was not present in the [[Sound Test]]. Fox, {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Palutena}}, and {{SSBU|Lucina}} also shared this distinction.
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***Additionally, Wolf's zipper disconnects from his jacket when performing certain animations such as his idle pose or hanging on an edge. This also happens with {{SSBU|Falco}}.
***Additionally, Wolf's zipper disconnects from his jacket when performing certain animations such as his idle pose or hanging on an edge. This also happens with {{SSBU|Falco}}.
***Certain animations will also cause the nape of Wolf's neck to detach from his bandanna, exposing a gap.
***Certain animations will also cause the nape of Wolf's neck to detach from his bandanna, exposing a gap.
*There's currently an animation error with Wolf's forward teching animation, his left foot will be twisted the other way when rolling.
*There is an animation error with Wolf's forward teching animation; his left foot will be twisted the other way when rolling.
**The same thing happens for exactly 1 frame during the roundhouse kick segment of his up-inputted victory pose.
**The same thing happens for exactly 1 frame during the roundhouse kick segment of his up-inputted victory pose.
*When Wolf walks off a platform with his left leading foot, his body becomes slightly disfigured. This is better seen when playing the game in slow motion.
*When Wolf walks off a platform with his left leading foot, his body becomes slightly disfigured. This is better seen when playing the game in slow motion.
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*Wolf's [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/wolf-amiibo-super-smash-bros-series/ description] from the North American [[amiibo]] website is based on his trophy description from ''Smash 4''.
*Wolf's [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/wolf-amiibo-super-smash-bros-series/ description] from the North American [[amiibo]] website is based on his trophy description from ''Smash 4''.
*Interestingly, Wolf's up taunt finishes faster when facing left if uninterrupted. A similar situation occurs with both {{SSBU|Hero}} (up and down taunts) and {{SSBU|Kazuya}} (up taunt).
*Interestingly, Wolf's up taunt finishes faster when facing left if uninterrupted. A similar situation occurs with both {{SSBU|Hero}} (up and down taunts) and {{SSBU|Kazuya}} (up taunt).
*While Wolf's design in ''Ultimate'' was based on his appearance in ''Star Fox Zero'', his outfit is almost entirely original. That's most likely because the only time he was ever visible was in his in-game headshot when he's speaking, in which only his head and part of his outfit can be seen.
*While Wolf's design in ''Ultimate'' was based on his appearance in ''Star Fox Zero'', his outfit is entirely original, most likely because he lacks any full-body appearance in-game, with both his headshot while speaking and the view of him in the cockpit of his Wolfen only showing his head and a small part of his outfit.
**However, the design of his outfit in ''Ultimate'' does not appear to match with the small amount of his outfit that is visible in ''Star Fox Zero''.
*Masahiro Sakurai showed an early version of Wolf's taking damage animation in a [[YouTube]] video, notably with a different facial expression that was changed to be more exaggerated.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUHL7Ex-RH8 Facial Animations <nowiki>[Animation]</nowiki>]</ref>


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