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Like in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and the {{uv|Metroid}} series, Ridley's voice clips consist of computer-generated but realistic roars and screeches.
Like in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and the {{uv|Metroid}} series, Ridley's voice clips consist of computer-generated but realistic roars and screeches.


Ridley is ranked 64th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the C- tier.
Ridley is ranked 64th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the C- tier. Ridley’s greatest strength lies in his powerful offensive game: Ridley’s neutral game is quite good, thanks to a combination of excellent mobility, multiple midair jumps, and many of his moves having excellent disjointed range and power, such as his forward tilt, which combined with his frame data being better than most heavyweights, and a long distanced command grab with Space Pirate Rush, allows Ridley to pressure opponents very effectively. His advantage state is also excellent as a result, with several effective combo starters such as neutral air, up tilt and down tilt being able lead into many of his damaging attacks. Finally, Ridley’s edge guarding abilities are among the best in the game: Plasma Breath is excellent at gimping with him being able to fire up to five fireballs at once, his forward air being capable of performing the Wall of Pain technique due to his extra midair jump, and his Wing Blitz consisting of a long lasting meteor smash when angled downwards.
 
However, Ridley’s disadvantage state is severe enough to cripple his overall effectiveness. Ridley’s hurtbox is not only among the largest in the game, he’s also surprisingly light for a heavyweight, all while not having an effective way to break out of combos. As a result, not only is Ridley among the most susceptible to combos and juggling, he doesn’t share the same advantage as other heavyweights of being able to survive up to very high percents. Ridley’s recovery is also surprisingly limited despite having an extra midair jump, due to Space Pirate Rush having rather high startup and ending lag, as well as Wing Blitz having limited angles that makes it difficult for him to recover safely. Due to this, his endurance is quite poor, and opponents can keep Ridley in disadvantage just as long as how Ridley is able to keep them in disadvantage. Finally, Ridley suffers from a weak grab game, having no reliable KO throws until very high percents, and his down throw being greatly affected by DI, limiting its combos.
 
Overall, Ridley is considered to be the glass cannon among the heavyweights. His quick speed, large hitboxes and high power allow him to easily overpower opponents once he wins neutral, dealing heavy damage or even take stocks early. At the same time, Ridley’s undesirable combination of a large hurtbox and light weight results in opponents being able to exploit him the same way, trapping him in disadvantage for a long time. Ridley’s representation has been below average throughout Ultimate’s lifespan due to his flaws making him too risky, although he has seen success nevertheless thanks to players such as Nair^, proving that he does offer plenty of reward in spite of his shortcomings.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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|neutralinf=y
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=Scratch ({{ja|スクラッチ|Sukuratchi}}) / Counter Scratch ({{ja|カウンタースクラッチ|Kauntā Sukuratchi}}) / Bite Off ({{ja|バイトオフ|Baito Ofu}}) / Thousand Needle ({{ja|サウザンドニードル|Sauzan Nīdoru}}) / Tail Finish ({{ja|テイルフィニッシュ|Teiru Finisshu}})
|neutralname=Scratch ({{ja|スクラッチ|Sukuracchi}})<br>Counter Scratch ({{ja|カウンタースクラッチ|Kauntā Sukuracchi}})<br>Bite Off ({{ja|バイトオフ|Baito Ofu}})<br>Thousand Needle ({{ja|サウザンドニードル|Sauzando Nīdoru}})<br>Tail Finish ({{ja|テイルフィニッシュ|Teiru Finisshu}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutralinfdmg=0.7% (loop), 2% (end)
|neutralinfdmg=0.7% (loop), 2% (end)
|neutraldesc=An alternating pair of claw swipes followed by a bite. Alternatively, if the attack button is pressed quickly for each hit, the second hit transitions into a rapid-fire tail stab that ends with a swing. The first and second hits are particularly low-hitting [[jab lock]]s, while the third hit is relatively strong for a neutral attack, KOing middleweights under 200% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}. Conversely, the neutral infinite's finisher has high base knockback, but very low knockback scaling, being unable to KO under 500% from center stage.
|neutraldesc=An alternating pair of claw swipes followed by a tearing bite. Alternatively, if the attack button is pressed quickly for each hit, the second hit transitions into a rapid-fire tail stab that ends with a swing. The first and second hits are particularly low-hitting [[jab lock]]s, while the third hit is relatively strong for a neutral attack, KOing middleweights under 200% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}. Conversely, the neutral infinite's finisher has high base knockback, but very low knockback scaling, being unable to KO under 500% from center stage.
|ftiltname=Tail Spear ({{ja|テイルスピアー|Teiru Supiā}})
|ftiltname=Tail Spear ({{ja|テイルスピアー|Teiru Supiā}})
|ftiltdmg=10% (tail), 13% (tip)
|ftiltdmg=10% (tail), 13% (tip)
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|nairname=Ridley Spin ({{ja|リドリースピン|Ridorī Supin}})
|nairname=Ridley Spin ({{ja|リドリースピン|Ridorī Supin}})
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (clean tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (clean tip), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (late)
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (clean tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (clean tip), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (late)
|nairdesc=Backflips and swings his tail around himself, similarly to {{SSBU|Charizard}}'s neutral aerial albeit backwards instead of forwards. Has the lowest startup, ending lag and landing lag out of Ridley's aerials, as well as a long duration and a large hitbox, making it widely considered one of his most viable approach options. Upon landing, it can also combo into a jab, forward tilt, down tilt or grab at low percents, and another neutral aerial or a forward aerial at mid percents, especially if the sourspot is landed.
|nairdesc=Backflips and swings his tail around himself. Has the lowest startup, ending lag and landing lag out of Ridley's aerials, as well as a long duration and a large hitbox, making it widely considered one of his most viable approach options. Upon landing, it can also combo into a jab, forward tilt, down tilt or grab at low percents, and another neutral aerial or a forward aerial at mid percents, especially if the sourspot is landed.
|fairname=Triple Thrust ({{ja|トリプルスラスト|Toripuru Surasuto}})
|fairname=Triple Thrust ({{ja|トリプルスラスト|Toripuru Surasuto}})
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1-2, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hits 1-2, tip; hit 3, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (hit 3, tip)
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1-2, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hits 1-2, tip; hit 3, tail), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (hit 3, tip)
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| shorthop=14.2 | rshorthop=70-71
| shorthop=14.2 | rshorthop=70-71
| djump=32 | rdjump=59-60
| djump=32 | rdjump=59-60
| ellag=4 | rellag=2-75
}}
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''See also: [[:Category:Ridley players (SSBU)]]''
''See also: [[:Category:Ridley players (SSBU)]]''


*{{Sm|Mezcaul|France}} - The best Ridley player in the world. Made his first strong start offline with a 7th place at {{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 3}} and 13th at both {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}}, the latter being the best Ridley result seen at a major for several years. Afterwards, he continued to pioneer solo-Ridley results with 13th at {{Trn|King Of Fields 95 3}}, 17th at {{Trn|COLOSSEL 2022}}, and garnering notable wins over {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|sisqui}}, and {{Sm|Raflow}}. He is currently ranked 25th on the [[OrionRank 2022/Europe|OrionRank 2022 Europe]].
*{{Sm|Mezcaul|France}} - The best Ridley player of all-time who has been the best since the post-pandemic metagame. He is the only Ridley player ranked top 100 on a globaly ranking, ranking 88th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]], and has regularly been ranked top 150 since. He has some of the best Ridley major performances, most notably placing 13th at {{Trn|Temple: Hermès Edition}} and {{Trn|King Of Fields 95 3}}. In addition, he has defeated many of Europe's best players, including {{Sm|Glutonny}} at {{Trn|WANTED S4 C3 - Saint Valentin Edition}} and {{Sm|Sisqui}} at {{Trn|DOSE2SUCRE - 2023.01}}.
*{{Sm|momon|p=Japan|Japan}} - The best Ridley player in Japan. While his results vary a lot, he has made some impressive solo Ridley runs at supermajors such as 25th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 13}} with wins over {{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido}} and {{Sm|Hurt}}. His win over {{Sm|acola}} at MaesumaHIT#25 marks one of the biggest upsets relating to the player.
*{{Sm|KORINKU1219|Japan}} - One of the best Ridley players in Japan since 2024. He first broke out onto the scene with two major upsets on top players at back-to-back events, defeating {{Sm|Snow|p=Japan}} to place 25th at {{Trn|Maesuma'U22}} and {{Sm|Doramigi}} to place 2nd at {{Trn|Kamisuma 23}}. His attendance remains scarce, and as such he was only ranked as an honorable mention to the [[LumiRank 2024.1]]'s top 100.
*{{Sm|Nagare|Japan}} - One of the best Ridley players in Japan prior to his inactivity after 2022. He made notable placings at smaller regionals such as 3rd at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 3}} and 4th at {{Trn|Shulla-bra SP 9}} and larger tournaments such as 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 2}} and 25th at {{Trn|KOWLOON 2}} with overall wins over players like {{Sm|Shissho}}, {{Sm|Kie}}, and {{Sm|Komugiko}}.
*{{Sm|momon|p=Japan|Japan}} - One of the best Ridley players in Japan. He is especially known for his results in 2022, where he not only took a set off {{Sm|acola}} at [https://www.start.gg/tournament/hit-25-maesumahit-25/details MaesumaHIT #25], but had several noteworthy performances at superregionals and majors, including placing 5th at {{Trn|Kamisuma 13}}, 13th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 30}} and {{Trn|Sumabato SP 32}}, and 25th at {{Trn|Kagaribi 6}}. Although he became increasingly less consistent as time went on, he has still put up some great results, including placing 25th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 51}} defeating {{Sm|Ron}}.
*{{Sm|Nair^|Mexico}} - The best Ridley player in the world pre-pandemic and the second best overall. He gained notoriety when he took a set over {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} where he placed 2nd and continued to place well regionally with 5th at both {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}} and {{Trn|ChillHouse}}. In the current meta, he now co-mains the character with {{SSBU|Hero}}, though has still shown prowess with Ridley with placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Tijuana At War 2022}}, 25th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, and a notable win over {{Sm|Sparg0}}. He also won one of the largest online tournaments with {{Trn|Maruchan Gaming Series}} with Ridley as his central character and was ranked 27th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v7]].
*{{Sm|Nair^|Mexico}} - The best Ridley player in the world in the early metagame. He was the most successful Ridley player at [[PGRU]] events during this time, notably defeating {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}}, placing 2nd overall, and placing 5th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}}. He picked up {{SSBU|Hero}} as a co-main during the online metagame and gradually began using him more than Ridley, however he remains one of the best Ridley players in North America, most notably defeating {{Sm|Sparg0}} with solo-Ridley at {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}}.
*{{Sm|smub|USA}} - One of the best Ridley players in North America in the post-pandemic metagame and the most successful American Ridley player. Despite inconsistent major performances, he holds one of the best major placements for a Ridley player at a major, having placed 9th at {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}} defeating {{Sm|Candle}} and {{Sm|Wildz}}. In addition, he is also known for placing 13th at {{Trn|Glitch - Regen}} and defeating {{Sm|MuteAce}} at {{Trn|Set Count 2-1}}.


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Being a widely requested character, there was a lot of hype when Ridley was first announced to be playable. However, initial opinions of Ridley's viability in the E3 demo build were very negative. Due to him having one of the largest hurtboxes in the game while not being a super heavyweight like similarly large characters, along with his attacks suffering from poor frame data, many people claimed that Ridley's disadvantage state was too risky for him to make a significant impact towards the meta. This perception remained in the early metagame, and Ridley was initially considered to be a low or even bottom tier character.
Ridley was a widely requested character, so excitement followed his announcement as playable. However, initial opinions of Ridley's viability in the E3 demo build were very negative. Due to one of the largest hurtboxes in the game, while not himself a super heavyweight like similarly large characters, along with his attacks suffering from poor frame data, many people claimed that Ridley's disadvantage state was too risky for him to make a significant impact on the meta. This perception remained in the early metagame, and although Ridley saw some success in the early months after a brief stint from {{Sm|Tweek}}, who placed 5th at {{Trn|Collision 2019}} with Ridley, many agreed that Ridley was at best a low tier character.


Despite the initial negative perception and below-average representation, dedicated mains have still seen sparks of success with the character. During the early metagame, {{Sm|Nair^}}  notably defeated {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} and was ultimately ranked top 10 in Mexico. Even after the pandemic, Nair^ continued to garner solid results, including a win over {{Sm|Sparg0}} at {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}}. Although Nair^ has since shifted towards {{SSBU|Hero}}, the post-pandemic meta also saw the rise of other Ridley players such as {{Sm|Mezcaul}} and {{Sm|momon|p=Japan}}, both of whom have taken notable names in their respective regions such as {{Sm|Glutonny}} and {{Sm|acola}}, respectively. Furthermore, players began taking more note on Ridley's strengths, specifically his excellent advantage state, which allows Ridley to utilize his range, speed, and power to provide him with a strong and versatile neutral game. These positives have since improved Ridley's perception in the current metagame, and many players such as {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}} consider Ridley to be a mid-tier, and he ranks 64th on the current tier list.
As time went on, dedicated mains were able to see sparks of success with the character. During the early metagame, {{Sm|Nair^}}  notably defeated {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} at {{Trn|Mexican Gaming Championship}} and was ultimately ranked top 10 in Mexico. Even after the online metagame, in which Nair^ picked up {{SSBU|Hero}}, he continued to garner solid results with Ridley, including a win over {{Sm|Sparg0}} at {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}}. In addition, the post-pandemic metagame saw the rise of many other Ridley players, including {{Sm|momon|p=Japan}} and {{Sm|smub}}, players who saw great success at superregionals and respectable placements at majors. Most notably, {{Sm|Mezcaul}} became a regular threat at European events, and has been regularly ranked in the top 150 globally since 2021. Furthermore, players began taking more note on Ridley's strengths, specifically his excellent advantage state, which allows Ridley to utilize his range, speed, and power to provide him with a strong and versatile neutral game. These positive developments improved Ridley's perception, leading the community to reassess Ridley as a mid tier. This is reflected in Ridley's tier list placements, as he was ranked 60th on the first tier list as a lower-mid tier character, then ranked 64th on the second tier list in the C-tier; Ridley's drop on the second tier list is mostly attributed to the rise of {{SSBU|Incineroar}} and {{SSBU|Lucario}} in the metagame.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: It Can't Be! Space Pirates!==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: It Can't Be! Space Pirates!==
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==[[Spirit]]s==
==[[Spirit]]s==
Ridley's default 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 Ridley has been unlocked. Unlocking Ridley 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 Meta Ridley outfit has a fighter spirit of its own, available through the shop, or by completing a challenge (Smash: ''Use Ridley's down special, Skewer, for a critical hit on an opponent 4 times within a single battle''). Each fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.
Ridley's default fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Ridley. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Ridley has been unlocked. Unlocking Ridley 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 Meta Ridley outfit has a fighter spirit of its own, available through the shop, or by completing a challenge (Smash: ''Use Ridley's down special, Skewer, for a critical hit on an opponent 4 times within a single battle''). Each fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.


Additionally, other forms of Ridley make an appearance in a few primary and support spirits.
Additionally, other forms of Ridley make an appearance in a few primary and support spirits.
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