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{{art-wikipedia|Samsora}}
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'''Samsora''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' {{SSBU|Peach}} main from Slidell, Louisiana, who is currently living in New York City. He was formerly considered to be the best Peach main in the world and was second best player in the world after {{Sm|MkLeo}} in the second half of 2019, being ranked 2nd on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He was also formerly ranked 49th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v5]].
'''Samsora''' is a Smasher from Slidell, [[Louisiana]], who is currently residing in [[Tristate|New York City]]. He is known for being the best [[Peach]] player across two different ''Smash'' titles.


In {{forwiiu}} Samsora was also a {{SSB4|Peach}} player with strong {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} secondaries. He was also considered the best Peach player in the world, being ranked 1st on the [[Louisiana Smash 4 Power Rankings]] and 22nd on the [[PGR 100|Panda Global Rankings 100]].<!--Please keep the PGR list second.--> He had taken sets off of top players such as {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Tweek}}, {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Nairo}}, {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|VoiD}}, {{Sm|Ally}}, and MkLeo.
He made his competitive debut in {{forwiiu}}, where he was the greatest {{SSB4|Peach}} player of all-time, being ranked on every iteration of the [[PGR]] since [[PGR v2]] and being ranked 22nd on the [[PGR 100]] as the only Peach player in the ranking's top 50. He is especially known for his performances in 2018, where he became a contender for the season's top 10 and notably placed 2nd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, the closest a Peach player came to winning a major. In addition to Peach, he also had {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} secondaries.


Samsora joined eUnited on January 3rd, 2019 but would leave on January 1st, 2021<!--not because of controversies with CaptainZack-->.<ref>[https://twitter.com/eUnitedgg/status/1080947573257633792 Samsora joins eUnited]</ref>
Following ''Smash 4'', Samsora continued to main {{SSBU|Peach}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', and became one of the best ''Ultimate'' players of the early metagame, peaking at 2nd on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. He won a few majors during this period, most notably {{Trn|Shine 2019}}, which still remains the only supermajor win from a Peach or {{SSBU|Daisy}} player. He was eventually banned from competitive play due to his involvement in {{Sm|CaptainZack}}'s controversy. Although he has since appeared at a few events, he failed to capture the success he saw in the early metagame. Nevertheless, Samsora is still considered one of the greatest Peach/Daisy players of all-time, especially since no players of either princess were able to win a major for several years after the early metagame.


== Playstyle ==
== Playstyle ==
Samsora is known for his defensive bait and punish playstyle, as well as his quick movement with his main Peach.
Samsora is known for his defensive bait and punish playstyle, as well as his quick movement with his main Peach.
=== ''In Smash 4'' ===
=== ''In Smash 4'' ===
For Peach, Samsora overshoots defensive options to bait his opponent into hitting Peach, allowing Samsora to access his aggressive punish game. Samsora mixups his movement, allowing him to consistently escape the corner. Samsora utilises jump cancel fast fall to create mind games. Samsora rarely uses Peach's counter, [[Toad]]; but he utilises Toad for edgeguarding and anti-edgeguarding.
For Peach, Samsora overshoots defensive options to bait his opponent into hitting Peach, allowing him to access his aggressive punish game. Samsora mixups his movement, allowing him to consistently escape the corner. Samsora utilises the jump cancel fast fall technique to create mind games. He rarely uses Peach's counter, [[Toad]], but he utilises Toad for edgeguarding and anti-edgeguarding.


=== ''In Ultimate'' ===
=== ''In Ultimate'' ===
Samsora's playstyle remains the same in ''Ultimate''. Samsora continues to use Peach and utilise her heavy combo game and potent edgeguarding.
Samsora's playstyle remains the same in ''Ultimate''. He continues to use Peach and utilise her heavy combo game and potent edgeguarding.


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==
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*His tag, Samsora, is inspired by a character from the game ''Grand Chase'' named Samsara. He subsequently legally changed his name to Ezra Samsora Morris.
*His tag, Samsora, is inspired by a character from the game ''Grand Chase'' named Samsara. He subsequently legally changed his name to Ezra Samsora Morris.
*Samsora shares his ranking on the [[Panda Global Rankings v2]], 29th, with fellow {{SSB4|Peach}} player {{Sm|SlayerZ}}, who was ranked 29th on the [[PGR v1|first edition]] of the [[Panda Global Rankings]].
*Samsora shares his ranking on the [[Panda Global Rankings v2]], 29th, with fellow {{SSB4|Peach}} player {{Sm|SlayerZ}}, who was ranked 29th on the [[PGR v1|first edition]] of the [[Panda Global Rankings]].
*On April 19th, 2019, Samsora defeated {{Sm|ESAM}} 10-1 in a $500 money match at {{Trn|Pound 2019}} that was later joked about on [[Twitter]] by both competitors.
*On April 19th, 2019, Samsora defeated {{Sm|ESAM}} 10-1 in a $500 money match at {{Trn|Pound 2019}}, which was later joked about on [[Twitter]] by both competitors.
*During the talent show for {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}}, Samsora cosplayed as his main, {{SSBU|Peach}}, while performing a catwalk. Viewers gave this new persona the name "Samantha."
*During the talent show for {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 2}}, Samsora cosplayed as his main, {{SSBU|Peach}}, while performing a catwalk. Viewers gave this new persona the name "Samantha."
*Samsora is known for speaking poor English, leading some fans to dub his English errors as "Samsoranese".
*Samsora is known for speaking poor English, leading some fans to dub his English errors as "Samsoranese".
*Samsora has several different catchphrases. Some of them include "Owow," "I'm not dead...","omnipotent" and "gamboyaya".
*Samsora has several different catchphrases. Some of them include "Owow," "I'm not dead...","omnipotent" and "gamboyaya".
*Samsora is very expressive and hyperactive while playing. His most well-known habit is his "head bopping" movement, when Samsora suddenly does a headbutt towards the screen, sometimes several times in a row.
*Samsora is very expressive and hyperactive while playing. His most well-known habit is his "head bopping" movement, when he suddenly does a headbutt towards the screen, sometimes several times in a row.
**His former sponsor {{Team|eUnited}} notably released several studio Samsora gifs, including one in which he "bops" several times in a row.
**His former sponsor {{Team|eUnited}} notably released several studio Samsora gifs, including one in which he "bops" several times in a row.
*Samsora is notorious for struggling in the {{SSBU|Peach}} vs. {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} matchup, having an 0-4 record against {{Sm|Maister}} in ''Ultimate'' with his only game wins against him being with {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}; he [https://web.archive.org/web/20200116051747/https://twitter.com/Samsora_/status/1216857678787551234 openly expressed his dislike for the matchup on Twitter].
*Samsora is notorious for struggling in the {{SSBU|Peach}} vs. {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} matchup, having a 0-4 record against {{Sm|Maister}} in ''Ultimate'', with his only game wins against him being with {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}; he [https://web.archive.org/web/20200116051747/https://twitter.com/Samsora_/status/1216857678787551234 openly expressed his dislike for the matchup on Twitter].
*Samsora is known to underrate his main Peach, despite the character widely considered to be a top-tier, by discussing controversial matchups, considering characters such as {{SSBU|Little Mac}} to go even.
*Samsora is known to underrate his main Peach, despite the character widely considered to be a top-tier, by discussing controversial matchups, considering characters such as {{SSBU|Little Mac}} to go even.


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