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*In a similar vein to Corrin, {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} was widely regarded as a shell of [[Bayonetta (SSB4)|her ''Smash 4'' self]] after severe nerfs, 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, Bayonetta 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 she should be ranked higher. | *In a similar vein to Corrin, {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} was widely regarded as a shell of [[Bayonetta (SSB4)|her ''Smash 4'' self]] after severe nerfs, 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, Bayonetta 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 she 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 many Luigi players ranking on the [[LumiRank]] and Raru becoming a top 10 player following the second tier list's release and winning several majors, though pushback remains due to his equally polarizing weaknesses. | *{{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 many Luigi players ranking on the [[LumiRank]] and Raru becoming a top 10 player following the second tier list's release and winning several majors, though pushback remains due to his equally polarizing weaknesses. | ||
*In the early metagame, {{SSBU|Wolf}} was widely considered one of the best characters in the game, courtesy of a strong neutral game and advantage state, incredible combo game, and strong edgeguarding tools. As such, many players used him as a secondary or pocket character and Wolf regularly ranked amongst the most popular characters in competitive play. However, nerfs to some of his strongest moves, most notably down smash, alongside his weaknesses becoming more apparent, primarily his linear recovery and struggle to take stocks at higher percents, weakened his reputation as the metagame progressed. Wolf's decline was the most apparent in the post-pandemic metagame, especially as Wolf could not catch up to other characters who had stronger advantage states and had an easier time taking stocks. As such, Wolf's representation greatly declined and he fell 10 spots between the first and second tier lists. | |||
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