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However, Steve is not without weaknesses. His lackluster aerial and ground mobility hamper his approaching options, and his crouch and crawl are ineffective against projectile attacks. Furthermore, his ''Minecraft''-inspired playstyle forces him to constantly mine for materials throughout the match; running out of materials denies him access to certain moves such as Minecart and TNT. Steve's tools will eventually break with extended use, leaving him with an ineffective punch attack unless he uses a crafting table to replenish his tools. However, he can also be denied usage of his crafting table (and his toolset) if he is kept airborne and off-stage, while respawning it forces Steve to use up potentially valuable resources. His up smash and down tilt leave him vulnerable to punish should he miss, and while Steve's tool attacks are fast, they have short reach, making them not as effective as a combo disruptor against other characters. Their short reach also forces Steve to engage in close-quarters combat as he lacks a conventional projectile, where he can easily be outclassed by characters with either ranged or disjointed attacks. | However, Steve is not without weaknesses. His lackluster aerial and ground mobility hamper his approaching options, and his crouch and crawl are ineffective against projectile attacks. Furthermore, his ''Minecraft''-inspired playstyle forces him to constantly mine for materials throughout the match; running out of materials denies him access to certain moves such as Minecart and TNT. Steve's tools will eventually break with extended use, leaving him with an ineffective punch attack unless he uses a crafting table to replenish his tools. However, he can also be denied usage of his crafting table (and his toolset) if he is kept airborne and off-stage, while respawning it forces Steve to use up potentially valuable resources. His up smash and down tilt leave him vulnerable to punish should he miss, and while Steve's tool attacks are fast, they have short reach, making them not as effective as a combo disruptor against other characters. Their short reach also forces Steve to engage in close-quarters combat as he lacks a conventional projectile, where he can easily be outclassed by characters with either ranged or disjointed attacks. | ||
Overall, Steve is an incredibly versatile character who is able to manipulate stage terrain to corner opponents, which lets him reap the rewards of an excellent advantage state with massive damage outputs and kill power, on top of already impressive frame data and recovery. Although he has difficulty approaching opponents that outclass him in range, these weaknesses are greatly overshadowed by his strengths and he is considered by many as the best character in ''Ultimate''. He has achieved excellent tournament representation and results from many players, most notably {{Sm|acola}} and {{Sm|Onin}}, with the former being considered the best player in the world in 2023. However, due to being perceived as "[[broken]]" by many in the community, there have been calls to ban the character, especially following the discovery of the Phantom MLG tech in February 2023, which led to temporary Steve bans in many regions, with the technique itself still being banned in some tournaments. | Overall, Steve is an incredibly versatile character who is able to manipulate stage terrain to corner opponents, which lets him reap the rewards of an excellent advantage state with massive damage outputs and kill power, on top of already impressive frame data and recovery. Although he has difficulty approaching opponents that outclass him in range, these weaknesses are greatly overshadowed by his strengths and he is considered by many as the best character in ''Ultimate''. He has achieved excellent tournament representation and results from many players, most notably {{Sm|acola}} and {{Sm|Onin}}, with the former being considered the best player in the world in 2023. However, due to being perceived as "[[broken]]" by many in the community, there have been calls to ban the character, especially following the discovery of the [[Phantom MLG]] tech in February 2023, which led to temporary Steve bans in many regions, with the technique itself still being banned in some tournaments. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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| shorthop=10 | rshorthop=88-89 | | shorthop=10 | rshorthop=88-89 | ||
| djump=22.5 | rdjump=87 | | djump=22.5 | rdjump=87 | ||
| ellag=4 | rellag=2-75 | |||
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''See also: [[:Category:Steve players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Steve players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|acola|Japan}} - | *{{Sm|acola|Japan}} - Widely regarded as one of the greatest ''Ultimate'' players of all-time and was the best in the world in 2023 and the first half of 2024. He is known for his consistency even at the highest level of competitive play, having placed outside the top 8 at only 1 major while winning 19 other majors and supermajors, including some of ''Ultimate''{{'}}s largest events such as {{Trn|Umebura SP 9}}, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, and {{Trn|Umebura SP 10}}, making him one of the players with the most major wins in ''Ultimate''. | ||
*{{Sm|crêpe salée|France}} - Initially | *{{Sm|crêpe salée|France}} - Initially began as a {{SSBU|Wario}} player before picking up Steve in 2023, first as a co-main but eventually becoming his primary character in the following year. He is considered the best player in Europe in the first half of 2024, becoming the first player to outrank Glutonny on the [[European Ultimate Power Rankings]] and winning several events throughout the year, most notably the [[LumiRank 2024.2]] A-tier {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2024}}. In addition, he had placed 2nd at {{Trn|95 Kings of Fields 4}} and 3rd at {{Trn|Game is Game}}. | ||
*{{Sm|DDee|USA}} - A Steve and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} co-main who is considered one of the best Steve players in North America, as well as one of the | *{{Sm|DDee|USA}} - A Steve and {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}} co-main who is considered one of the best Steve players in North America, as well as one of the game's best hidden bosses as he rarely travels outside of [[Georgia]]. Although he has only attended a handful of majors, he has placed single-digits at all of them, placing 5th at {{Trn|MomoCon 2022}}, 7th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Collision 2024}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Jake|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Jake|USA}} - One of the first notable Steve players in competitive play after winning multiple online weeklies and tiered events. He eventually found greater success offline, becoming the second-best Steve player in North America during his prime, with multiple top 8 placements at majors such as 3rd at {{Trn|Glitch - Infinite}}, 5th at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}, and 7th at {{Trn|Double Down 2022}}. Although less active offline since 2023, he remains one of the best Steve players in North America. | ||
*{{Sm|Miya|Japan|p=Honshu}} - Better known as a {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} player but also plays Steve as a secondary or counterpick, often | *{{Sm|Miya|Japan|p=Honshu}} - Better known as a {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} player but also plays Steve as a secondary or counterpick, often using the character against players he normally struggled with when playing Mr. Game & Watch or to avoid the Mr. Game & Watch ditto. Although Steve is normally only used in a handful of games at majors, Miya has used Steve extensively in many successful tournament performances, most notably in his victory at {{Trn|DELTA 7}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Syrup|USA}} - Although he began playing Steve over his {{SSBU|Ness}} in 2023, | *{{Sm|Syrup|USA}} - Although he began playing Steve over his {{SSBU|Ness}} in 2023, his Steve did not make a larger impact outside his region until {{Trn|The Big House 11}}, where he placed 2nd but won the ditto against {{Sm|Onin}}. Since then, many have considered him to be one of the best Steve players in North America, and he has notably placed 5th at {{Trn|Riptide 2024}}, {{Trn|Cirque Du CFL 3}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level X}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Quandale Dinglelingleton|USA}} - | *{{Sm|Quandale Dinglelingleton|USA}} - Best known for his performances in the early years of the post-pandemic metagame, especially his run to 9th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, his win over {{Sm|Zackray}} at {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}}, and his win over {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Onin|USA}} - The second- | *{{Sm|Onin|USA}} - The second-greatest Steve player of all-time. They were especially known for their performances in 2022, where they were ranked in the top 10 and were in contention for the best American player. They are the only non-Japanese Steve to win a major, having won {{Trn|Get On My Level 2022}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}. Although they were never able to reach the top 10 since, they often remain the second-highest ranking Steve player on global rankings and have seen multiple top 8 performances at majors and supermajors in the years since. | ||
*{{Sm|Yamanaction|Japan}} - Initially known for his {{SSBU|Luigi}}, but began playing more Steve throughout 2023 before becoming his primary main by the end of the year. He is considered the | *{{Sm|Yamanaction|Japan}} - Initially known for his {{SSBU|Luigi}}, but began playing more Steve throughout 2023 before becoming his primary main by the end of the year. He is considered one of the best Steve players in Japan, placing 3rd at {{Trn|Seibugeki 15}} defeating {{Sm|Shuton}} and {{Sm|Asimo}}, 7th at both {{Trn|DELTA 7}} and {{Trn|DELTA 9}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 14}}, as well as defeating {{Sm|MkLeo}} at {{Trn|Kagaribi 12}}. | ||
*{{Sm|yonni|USA}} - A major labber | *{{Sm|yonni|USA}} - A major Steve labber who was one of the best Steve players in North America during the first few years of the early metagame, despite his inconsistency compared to other Steve players during that time. He was first known for defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} at {{Trn|Riptide}}, ultimately placing 9th, but became better known for his 5th-place finish at {{Trn|The Gimvitational}} where he defeated {{Sm|Tweek}} and {{Sm|Riddles}}. He stopped competing seriously by 2023, and has made a few tournament appearances since. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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==[[Spirit]]s== | ==[[Spirit]]s== | ||
Steve's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. It is only available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Steve has been downloaded. Unlocking Steve 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 | Steve's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Steve. It is only available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Steve has been downloaded. Unlocking Steve 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. Alex has a fighter spirit of her own, only available through the shop. Each fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with its artwork in ''Ultimate''. | ||
Additionally, the Zombie and Enderman have attack primary and neutral primary spirits respectively, but they do not have fighter spirits. | Additionally, the Zombie and Enderman have attack primary and neutral primary spirits respectively, but they do not have fighter spirits. | ||
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{{Minecraft universe}} | {{Minecraft universe}} | ||
[[Category:Steve (SSBU)]] | [[Category:Steve (SSBU)| ]] | ||
[[Category:Downloadable content]] | [[Category:Downloadable content]] | ||
[[Category:Third-party characters]] | [[Category:Third-party characters]] | ||