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*Upon his release, {{SSBU|Joker}} didn't see much tournament representation, due to many noting his short range, low damage output, and lack of KO ability without [[Arsène]] (who mainly requires Joker taking damage to be summoned). However, this general consensus shifted greatly upon {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s numerous first place winnings with the character in tournaments, causing many to quickly take note of Joker's combo game (particularly in his drag down up aerial), edgeguarding potential, ability to quickly fill the [[Rebellion Gauge]] with [[Rebel's Guard]], huge hitboxes when Arsène attacks in tandem with him, and a very generous counterattack and reflector, resulting in many believing that Joker is a top-tier or even potentially the best character, eventually leading him to be ranked 3rd on the first [[tier list]]. Since then, MkLeo's decline and precise playstyle has mellowed out opinions on Joker's viability, however he remains a strong and popular character in the metagame. | *Upon his release, {{SSBU|Joker}} didn't see much tournament representation, due to many noting his short range, low damage output, and lack of KO ability without [[Arsène]] (who mainly requires Joker taking damage to be summoned). However, this general consensus shifted greatly upon {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s numerous first place winnings with the character in tournaments, causing many to quickly take note of Joker's combo game (particularly in his drag down up aerial), edgeguarding potential, ability to quickly fill the [[Rebellion Gauge]] with [[Rebel's Guard]], huge hitboxes when Arsène attacks in tandem with him, and a very generous counterattack and reflector, resulting in many believing that Joker is a top-tier or even potentially the best character, eventually leading him to be ranked 3rd on the first [[tier list]]. Since then, MkLeo's decline and precise playstyle has mellowed out opinions on Joker's viability, however he remains a strong and popular character in the metagame. | ||
*{{SSBU|Corrin}} notably had one of the worst representation in the early metagame, largely due to his slow mobility, being overshadowed by other swordfighters, and nerfs from ''Smash 4''. Corrin's representation got to the point where he was ranked dead last for metagame representation in the second half of 2022. However, opinions on Corrin would change during and after the online metagame, first due to buffs received from patches, then from dedicated players breaking out onto the scene, most notably {{Sm|SHADIC}} in 2022 and {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}} in 2023, and finally from {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s brief tenure with the character in mid-2022. This led many to reassess the character, and Corrin was ranked 42nd on the first tier list. Since then, Corrin's representation has only improved as many of these players established themselves in top level play. This was most apparent during {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, which featured three Corrin players enter top 24 on the Winner's side, and {{Trn|GENESIS X}}, where featured three different players who used Corrin in at least one notable top 64 set enter top 8. As such, Corrin has since rose to 27th on the second tier list, with many continuing to believe Corrin should be ranked higher. | *{{SSBU|Corrin}} notably had one of the worst representation in the early metagame, largely due to his slow mobility, being overshadowed by other swordfighters, and nerfs from ''Smash 4''. Corrin's representation got to the point where he was ranked dead last for metagame representation in the second half of 2022. However, opinions on Corrin would change during and after the online metagame, first due to buffs received from patches, then from dedicated players breaking out onto the scene, most notably {{Sm|SHADIC}} in 2022 and {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}} in 2023, and finally from {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s brief tenure with the character in mid-2022. This led many to reassess the character, and Corrin was ranked 42nd on the first tier list. Since then, Corrin's representation has only improved as many of these players established themselves in top level play. This was most apparent during {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, which featured three Corrin players enter top 24 on the Winner's side, and {{Trn|GENESIS X}}, where featured three different players who used Corrin in at least one notable top 64 set enter top 8. As such, Corrin has since rose to 27th on the second tier list, with many continuing to believe Corrin should be ranked higher. | ||
*In a similar vein to Corrin, {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} was widely regarded as a shell of her former self after severe nerfs from her ''Smash 4'' appearance, with many dismissing her as a "high-risk low-reward" character and her playerbase being below average in size. However, buffs to her kit improved her viability, while her playerbase began growing in size, particularly in the post-online metagame, thanks to {{Sm|Bloom4Eva}}'s success in Europe, {{Sm|Lima}}'s return to top level play after a slump period, and {{Sm|TamaPDaifuku}}'s debut in Japan. As such, the character is widely considered a high-tier, ranking 26th on the current tier list. | *In a similar vein to Corrin, {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} was widely regarded as a shell of her former self after severe nerfs from her ''Smash 4'' appearance, with many dismissing her as a "high-risk low-reward" character and her playerbase being below average in size. However, buffs to her kit improved her viability, while her playerbase began growing in size, particularly in the post-online metagame, thanks to {{Sm|Bloom4Eva}}'s success in Europe, {{Sm|Lima}}'s return to top level play after a slump period, and {{Sm|TamaPDaifuku}}'s debut in Japan. As such, the character is widely considered a high-tier, ranking 26th on the current tier list, and with all three aforementioned Bayonetta players winning large events throughout ''Ultimate''{{'}}s history, many players believe Bayonetta should be ranked higher. | ||
*{{SSBU|Luigi}} is one of the most polarizing characters in competitive play, as he possesses a strong combo game that can zero-to-death opponents but also possesses a poor advantage state and weak recovery courtesy of his low air speed and linear recovery moves. As such, although Luigi often had great representation in competition thanks to the efforts of players such as {{Sm|Elegant}}, {{Sm|Luugi}}, and {{Sm|Raru}}, Luigi himself had historically ranked around the middle of the tier lists. This has led many to call for a reassessment for Luigi's placement on the tier lists, especially with Raru becoming a top 10 player following the second tier list and winning several majors, though pushback remains due to Luigi's equally polarizing weaknesses. | |||
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