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As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|mariowiki|Eric Newsome}} and {{s|wikipedia|Atsushi Kisaichi}}'s portrayals of Meta Knight from ''Brawl'' were repurposed for the English and Japanese versions of ''Ultimate'', respectively. | As in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{s|mariowiki|Eric Newsome}} and {{s|wikipedia|Atsushi Kisaichi}}'s portrayals of Meta Knight from ''Brawl'' were repurposed for the English and Japanese versions of ''Ultimate'', respectively. | ||
Meta Knight is ranked 50th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him | Meta Knight is ranked 50th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him at the bottom of the B- tier. This is a significant drop from his 16th out of 54 placement in ''SSB4'' and is his worst placement in the series. Meta Knight's main strength lies in his great mobility and frame data, which grants him an amazing edgeguarding and combo game. Meta Knight's gameplan is heavily centralized around his deadly ladder combos that can lead to high damage and/or early KOs of the top, but he's also got a variety of horizontal combo finishers to hit opponents who DI uncooperatively. He also boasts a fantastic [[recovery]], with multiple midair jumps and special moves that all function as recoveries with large or lingering hitboxes, making Meta Knight one of the hardest characters to [[edgeguard]]. | ||
As a likely balancing factor for their combo potential, Meta Knight's normals suffer from carrying some of the worst hitboxes in the game, often being significantly smaller and less active than their animations suggest. This not only makes his range deceptively short, but also makes landing attacks unusually difficult and unintuitive, demanding more precision to perform combos and take stocks than most other fighters. His lightweight status combined with his fast falling speed makes him susceptible to both combos and early KOs, and while he can work his way toward zoners with his small size, quick ground speed and [[Mach Tornado]], his approach options are fairly predictable. His grab game, while better than most other swordfighters, is still mediocre: his grab range is some of the worst in the game, none of his throws reliably KO below 160%, and none of them have significant damage output or combo potential outside of [[Meta Knight (SSBU)/Down throw|down throw]]. Finally, his best combo tools are very susceptible to DI and [[staling]], due to their low base damage (with some such as up aerial able to drop to as low as 2% per hit, even with the [[1v1 multiplier]]), and repeated usage in many situations, forcing him to mix up his combo routes and keep track of the opponent's trajectory. | |||
Meta Knight's | Overall, Meta Knight, while seen as a step down from even his [[SSB4]] counterpart, is still a viable fighter. Though Meta Knight's playerbase has been below average for most of ''Ultimate'''s competitive lifespan, he has nevertheless retained fairly noticeable success, with players such as {{Sm|Abadango}}, {{Sm|Metara}}, and {{Sm|Yei}} achieving commendable results. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
Despite his infamous reputation in ''[[Brawl]]'' leading to nerfs in ''Smash 4'', Meta Knight remained a strong character in the game thanks to the combination of his excellent mobility and recovery, great edge-guarding potential, numerous buffs from game updates and, most notoriously, his deadly punish game that allowed him to perform zero-to-death combos with his up aerial and [[Shuttle Loop]]. Possibly as a result, Meta Knight has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition to ''Ultimate'', though despite his comparatively numerous buffs, he has been objectively nerfed overall. | |||
Meta Knight benefits from some of the gameplay changes to the engine. His already quick mobility has improved even further, and his aerials have considerably decreased [[landing lag]], even compared to most other characters' aerials, improving his [[neutral game]] and [[combo]] game. The changes to [[air dodge]] mechanics | Meta Knight benefits from some of the gameplay changes to the engine. His already quick mobility has improved even further, and his aerials have considerably decreased [[landing lag]], even compared to most other characters' aerials, improving his [[neutral game]] and [[combo]] game. The changes to [[air dodge]] mechanics highly benefit Meta Knight, as they further strengthen his already scary offstage game, and he isn't as affected by these changes thanks to his excellent recovery; moreover, he can now extend his own or escape combos in a pinch with a directional air dodge. | ||
Some of Meta Knight's moves such as his [[tilt]]s and [[aerial]]s also have increased range, with his down tilt notably no longer possessing blind spots, and his neutral attack is more effective as a close-range option to rack up damage, due to having faster startup and linking much more reliably. His special moves have also seen improvements, as [[Shuttle Loop]] conserves more momentum at the end and thus improves his already outstanding recovery, [[Mach Tornado]] now consists of a single hit that deals higher knockback when clean, and [[Drill Rush]] sends at a lower, more desirable angle. The latter two moves have also become powerful, if risky moves for edgeguarding. | Some of Meta Knight's moves such as his [[tilt]]s and [[aerial]]s also have increased range, with his down tilt notably no longer possessing blind spots, and his neutral attack is more effective as a close-range option to rack up damage, due to having faster startup and linking much more reliably. His special moves have also seen improvements, as [[Shuttle Loop]] conserves more momentum at the end and thus improves his already outstanding recovery, [[Mach Tornado]] now consists of a single hit that deals higher knockback when clean, and [[Drill Rush]] sends at a lower, more desirable angle. The latter two moves have also become powerful, if risky moves for edgeguarding. | ||
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Gameplay mechanics also hurt Meta Knight as much as they help him. Like {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, Meta Knight's increased traction hinders his dash grab as an effective approach, punish, and burst option, and has virtually removed his forward throw's combo potential. Furthermore, Meta Knight does not benefit from the expanded [[dash-canceling]] mechanic as much as other characters, since none of his tilts are reliable for KOing, down tilt is only decent at best for starting combos, and his smash attacks are unsafe. The nerfs to [[rage]], while slightly improving Meta Knight's endurance, hinder his capability to abuse the mechanic and secure early vertical KOs due to Shuttle Loop's first hit now having [[set knockback]]. While the changes to air dodges are a boon to Meta Knight, many returning veterans have also benefitted from these changes, often improving their edgeguarding potential to be just as strong as his. Finally, Meta Knight's generally low damage output means he is unable to take advantage of the [[1v1 multiplier]] as much as other characters, allowing other characters to keep up with him. | Gameplay mechanics also hurt Meta Knight as much as they help him. Like {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}, Meta Knight's increased traction hinders his dash grab as an effective approach, punish, and burst option, and has virtually removed his forward throw's combo potential. Furthermore, Meta Knight does not benefit from the expanded [[dash-canceling]] mechanic as much as other characters, since none of his tilts are reliable for KOing, down tilt is only decent at best for starting combos, and his smash attacks are unsafe. The nerfs to [[rage]], while slightly improving Meta Knight's endurance, hinder his capability to abuse the mechanic and secure early vertical KOs due to Shuttle Loop's first hit now having [[set knockback]]. While the changes to air dodges are a boon to Meta Knight, many returning veterans have also benefitted from these changes, often improving their edgeguarding potential to be just as strong as his. Finally, Meta Knight's generally low damage output means he is unable to take advantage of the [[1v1 multiplier]] as much as other characters, allowing other characters to keep up with him. | ||
Overall, Meta Knight's changes have generally toned down his most powerful tools and setups from ''SSB4'', with a harder time comboing and finishing off opponents in general, thus heightening his learning curve noticeably in the transition to ''Ultimate''. This is made worse by other characters with similar game plans to him (such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}) benefitting more from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics than he has. In addition, several returning veterans that once struggled against Meta Knight | Overall, Meta Knight's changes have generally toned down his most powerful tools and setups from ''SSB4'', with a harder time comboing and finishing off opponents in general, thus heightening his learning curve noticeably in the transition to ''Ultimate''. This is made worse by other characters with similar game plans to him (such as {{SSBU|Mario}} and {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}) benefitting more from ''Ultimate''{{'}}s mechanics than he has. In addition, several returning veterans that once struggled against Meta Knight have received variable buffs that allow them to fight on par with him, or even overwhelm him outright. Due to the combination of these hindrances and a lack of noticeable buffs from game updates, Meta Knight is considered to be noticeably worse than he was in ''SSB4''. | ||
{{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Meta Knight}} | {{SSB4 to SSBU changelist|char=Meta Knight}} | ||
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|neutraldesc=An extremely fast flurry of slashes followed by a backflipping slash. It is notably the only neutral attack in the game that consists solely of a neutral infinite. However, a whiffed finisher can easily leave Meta Knight punishable, thus this attack is to be used with caution. | |neutraldesc=An extremely fast flurry of slashes followed by a backflipping slash. It is notably the only neutral attack in the game that consists solely of a neutral infinite. However, a whiffed finisher can easily leave Meta Knight punishable, thus this attack is to be used with caution. | ||
|ftiltcount=3 | |ftiltcount=3 | ||
|ftiltname=Diagonal Slash ({{ja|袈裟斬り|Kesagiri}}, ''Kasaya Cutter/Slash''<br>Counter Slash ({{ja|返し斬り|Kaeshi Giri}}, ''Return Cutter/Slash'')<br>Flip Up ({{ja|跳ね上げ|Hane Age}}) | |ftiltname=Diagonal Slash ({{ja|袈裟斬り|Kesagiri}}, ''Kasaya Cutter/Slash'')<br>Counter Slash ({{ja|返し斬り|Kaeshi Giri}}, ''Return Cutter/Slash'')<br>Flip Up ({{ja|跳ね上げ|Hane Age}}) | ||
|ftiltdmg=2% | |ftiltdmg=2% | ||
|ftilt2dmg=2% | |ftilt2dmg=2% | ||
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|utiltdmg=7% (sweetspot), 6% (clean sourspot), 5% (late sourspot) | |utiltdmg=7% (sweetspot), 6% (clean sourspot), 5% (late sourspot) | ||
|utiltdesc=A spinning, overhead thrust. It is a decent anti-air move and has a sweetspot located on Galaxia's tip. However, its horizontal range is so poor that it will miss an opponent unless they are at point-blank range in front of Meta Knight. Unlike most up tilts, it also has very minimal combo potential, with its only reliable follow-ups being itself, up smash and up aerial at 0% to very low percentages. | |utiltdesc=A spinning, overhead thrust. It is a decent anti-air move and has a sweetspot located on Galaxia's tip. However, its horizontal range is so poor that it will miss an opponent unless they are at point-blank range in front of Meta Knight. Unlike most up tilts, it also has very minimal combo potential, with its only reliable follow-ups being itself, up smash and up aerial at 0% to very low percentages. | ||
|dtiltname=Lower Thrust ({{ja|下段突き|Gedan Zuki}}) | |dtiltname=Lower Thrust ({{ja|下段突き|Gedan Zuki}}, ''Lower Stab'') | ||
|dtiltdmg=5% | |dtiltdmg=5% | ||
|dtiltdesc=A crouching thrust. May cause [[trip]]ping and can [[lock]] at low percentages. Due to its very low overall lag, it is a decent combo starter. | |dtiltdesc=A crouching thrust. May cause [[trip]]ping and can [[lock]] at low percentages. Due to its very low overall lag, it is a decent combo starter. | ||
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|dashdmg=7% (foot), 6% (tip) | |dashdmg=7% (foot), 6% (tip) | ||
|dashdesc=A side kick. It is a decent combo starter at low percentages, but is much less effective in that role than in ''SSB4''. | |dashdesc=A side kick. It is a decent combo starter at low percentages, but is much less effective in that role than in ''SSB4''. | ||
|fsmashname=Torso Quick-Draw ({{ja|胴抜き|Dōnuki}}, ''Torso | |fsmashname=Torso Quick-Draw ({{ja|胴抜き|Dōnuki}}, ''Torso Draw'') | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=An outward slash. Due to it coming out on frame 24, it is his slowest standard attack in terms of start-up lag. In addition, its hitbox only lasts for 1 frame. However, it is powerful and has low ending lag and high shield pushback, making it safe on shield when spaced sufficiently. | |fsmashdesc=An outward slash. Due to it coming out on frame 24, it is his slowest standard attack in terms of start-up lag. In addition, its hitbox only lasts for 1 frame. However, it is powerful and has low ending lag and high shield pushback, making it safe on shield when spaced sufficiently. | ||
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|pummelname=Wing Claw ({{ja|翼爪|Yokutsume}}) | |pummelname=Wing Claw ({{ja|翼爪|Yokutsume}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=1% | |pummeldmg=1% | ||
|pummeldesc=Jabs with | |pummeldesc=Jabs with the talons on his cape's wings. Fast but weak. | ||
|fthrowname=Toe Kick ({{ja|つま先蹴り|Tsumasaki Geri}} , ''Tiptoe Kick'') | |fthrowname=Toe Kick ({{ja|つま先蹴り|Tsumasaki Geri}} , ''Tiptoe Kick'') | ||
|fthrowdmg=6% (hit), 3% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=6% (hit), 3% (throw) | ||
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|ssname=Drill Rush | |ssname=Drill Rush | ||
|ssdmg=1.1% (hits 1-11), 3% (hit 12) | |ssdmg=1.1% (hits 1-11), 3% (hit 12) | ||
|ssdesc=Rushes forward to perform a corkscrewing thrust. The flight path can be maneuvered up or down, allowing it to function as a recovery option (although it will render him helpless) and drag opponents to the nearest blast zone. Meta Knight will also bounce backward or upwards if he lands the last hit on an opponent or onto the terrain. It is based on the attack same name from Kirby's {{iw|wikirby|Master}} ability. | |ssdesc=Rushes forward to perform a corkscrewing thrust. The flight path can be maneuvered up or down, allowing it to function as a recovery option (although it will render him helpless) and drag opponents to the nearest blast zone. Meta Knight will also bounce backward or upwards if he lands the last hit on an opponent or onto the terrain. It is based on the attack of the same name from Kirby's {{iw|wikirby|Master}} ability. | ||
|usname=Shuttle Loop | |usname=Shuttle Loop | ||
|usdmg=9% (grounded hit 1, clean), 6% (grounded hit 1, late; grounded hit 2; aerial hits 1-2) | |usdmg=9% (grounded hit 1, clean), 6% (grounded hit 1, late; grounded hit 2; aerial hits 1-2) | ||
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! scope="row"|Cheer | ! scope="row"|Cheer | ||
|[[File:Meta Knight Cheer English SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Japanese SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Italian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer French NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer French PAL SSBU.ogg|center]] | |[[File:Meta Knight Cheer English SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Japanese SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Italian SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer French NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer French PAL SSBU.ogg|center]] | ||
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! scope="row"|Description | ! scope="row"|Description | ||
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! scope="row"|Cheer | ! scope="row"|Cheer | ||
|[[File:Meta Knight Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer Spanish NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer Spanish PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]] | |[[File:Meta Knight Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer Spanish NTSC SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Meta Knight Cheer Spanish PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Meta Knight Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]] | ||
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*'''Left:''' Performs three slashes with Galaxia, says "Come back when you can put up a fight," then warps away. ("{{ja|もっと強くなって来い。|Motto tsuyoku natte koi.}}", ''Come at me when you've become stronger.''). The warp is a reference to his defeat animation from most of his appearances as a boss. | *'''Left:''' Performs three slashes with Galaxia, says "Come back when you can put up a fight," then warps away. ("{{ja|もっと強くなって来い。|Motto tsuyoku natte koi.}}", ''Come at me when you've become stronger.''). The warp is a reference to his defeat animation from most of his appearances as a boss. | ||
*'''Up:''' Flies into the scene and then spreads his cape, saying "You've much yet to learn." ("{{ja|まだまだだな。|Mada mada da na.}}", ''Not just yet it seems''). | *'''Up:''' Flies into the scene and then spreads his cape, saying "You've much yet to learn." ("{{ja|まだまだだな。|Mada mada da na.}}", ''Not just yet it seems''). | ||
*'''Right:''' Performs two slashes and then twirls Galaxia, saying "Victory...is my destiny." ("{{ja|これも宿命だ。|Kore mo shukumei da.}}", ''This | *'''Right:''' Performs two slashes and then twirls Galaxia, saying "Victory...is my destiny." ("{{ja|これも宿命だ。|Kore mo shukumei da.}}", ''This too is destiny.''). | ||
[[File:MKTheme.ogg|thumb|An electric guitar rendition of the {{iw|wikirby|Kirby Dance}} theme song performed in quadruple meter.]] | [[File:MKTheme.ogg|thumb|An electric guitar rendition of the {{iw|wikirby|Kirby Dance}} theme song performed in quadruple meter.]] | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Meta Knight players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Meta Knight players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} - The | *{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}} - The greatest Meta Knight player of all-time. He was one of the first notable Meta Knight players, playing him in the early months of competitive ''Ultimate'' and placing 25th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. He dropped him in mid-2019 but brought him back into his roster in mid-2022, where he used primarily Meta Knight to place 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}}, defeating several of Japan's best players at that time, which remains the best tournament performance from a Meta Knight player. Alongside his 3rd-place finish at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}, his results helped improve Meta Knight's perception in the community, though he eventually relegated Meta Knight to a pocket once again in mid-2023. Nevertheless, he remains the only Meta Knight player ever ranked in the top 50. | ||
*{{Sm|BONK!|USA}} - | *{{Sm|BONK!|USA}} - One of the best Meta Knight players in North America. He is especially known for his performances from late-2021 to mid-2022, where he placed 17th at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}, {{Trn|Let's Make Big Moves 2022}}, and {{Trn|Glitch - Infinite}}, defeating {{Sm|WaDi}} at the first event. He was ranked 143rd on the [[OrionRank Mid-Year 2022]] as the first solo-Meta Knight player ranked globally; however, he was not ranked on the full-year ranking. | ||
*{{Sm|Metara|Japan}} - The best Meta Knight player in the post-pandemic metagame, especially since Abadango dropped the character in 2023. Although inconsistent, he has seen some of the best Meta Knight performances of all-time, including winning {{Trn|Ruyubura! Part 2}}, the first ranked event won by a solo-Meta Knight player; placing 13th at {{Trn|Smash Awesome!}}; 17th at {{Trn|Seibugeki 18}} and {{Trn|UltCore Fourth}}, defeating {{Sm|Raki}} at the latter; and upsetting {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}} at {{Trn|Kagaribi 10}}. He was ranked 134th on the [[LumiRank 2023]] as the first and only solo-Meta Knight player ever ranked globally on a year-long ranking. | |||
*{{Sm|Yei|Costa Rica}} - The best player from Central America in the early metagame and in the early years of the post-pandemic prior to {{Sm|ShinyMark}}'s rise. He is known for his mastery over many characters but primarily played Meta Knight during this time. He was best known for nearly winning the Mexican invitational {{Trn|Smash Vertex}}, where he defeated {{Sm|Maister}}, placing 2nd at {{Trn|Smash Legends 3}} defeating {{Sm|ShinyMark}}, and placing 5th at the {{Trn|SWT: Central America Ultimate Regional Finals}} defeating {{Sm|Chag}}. He played more {{SSBU|Palutena}} as time went on and was ranked 85th on the [[UltRank 2022]] as a Palutena and Meta Knight co-main before he dropped Meta Knight in 2023. | |||
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===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Although initial opinions on Meta Knight were high thanks to leaked gameplay, opinions on Meta Knight have remained rather low since the early metagame. This is due to his nerfs which gave him a weaker combo and punish game than in previous iterations. As a result, although Meta Knight saw some success from players such as {{Sm|Abadango}} and {{Sm|Yei}}, this success was largely complemented with the usage of other, stronger characters, and Abadango eventually dropped Meta Knight by mid-2019. On the other hand, Meta Knight's overall representation was below-average, ranking in the bottom 20 by the end of 2019. This led many players to believe that Meta Knight was a low-mid tier character and a shadow of his former self. | Although initial opinions on Meta Knight were high thanks to leaked gameplay, opinions on Meta Knight have remained rather low since the early metagame. This is due to his nerfs which gave him a weaker combo and punish game than in previous iterations. As a result, although Meta Knight saw some success from players such as {{Sm|Abadango}} and {{Sm|Yei}}, this success was largely complemented with the usage of other, stronger characters, and Abadango eventually dropped Meta Knight by mid-2019. On the other hand, Meta Knight's overall representation was below-average, ranking in the bottom 20 by the end of 2019. This led many players to believe that Meta Knight was a low-mid tier character and a shadow of his former self. | ||
However, Meta Knight's results were able to pick up in the post-online metagame as more players began placing more focus on his strengths, primarily his strong ladder combo game at earlier percents. While Yei continued to place well with Meta Knight, the first few months of the post-online metagame saw a few notable runs from {{Sm|BONK!}} while Abadango readded Meta Knight into his roster by mid-2022, most notably using primarily Meta Knight to place 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}} and 3rd at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}. Finally, mid-2023 saw the rise of {{Sm|Metara}}, who saw a consistent top 64 presence at majors and even had a few top player upsets under his sleeve. Although Meta Knight's overall representation remained below-average, many players still recognized the dedication from Meta Knight players, and as a result the general consensus had shifted in a more positive light. This is reflected in Meta Knight's position on the current tier list, where he is ranked | However, Meta Knight's results were able to pick up in the post-online metagame as more players began placing more focus on his strengths, primarily his strong ladder combo game at earlier percents. While Yei continued to place well with Meta Knight, the first few months of the post-online metagame saw a few notable runs from {{Sm|BONK!}} while Abadango readded Meta Knight into his roster by mid-2022, most notably using primarily Meta Knight to place 2nd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 8}} and 3rd at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}. Finally, mid-2023 saw the rise of {{Sm|Metara}}, who saw a consistent top 64 presence at majors and even had a few top player upsets under his sleeve. Although Meta Knight's overall representation remained below-average, many players still recognized the dedication from Meta Knight players, and as a result the general consensus had shifted in a more positive light. This is reflected in Meta Knight's position on the current tier list, where he is ranked 50th in the B- tier as the lowest-ranked character in the B tiers. | ||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Two Sides of the Same Coin== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Two Sides of the Same Coin== | ||
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|5||{{CharHead|Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Dark Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''|| | |5||{{CharHead|Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Dark Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''|| | ||
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|6||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{CharHead|Meta Knight|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Grey}} (×2)||[[Fountain of Dreams]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|The World to Win}}''||Items do not appear. The Meta Knights represent {{iw|wikirby|Galacta Knight}} (a recurring {{iw|wikirby|boss}} in the {{uv|Kirby}} series) and {{iw|wikirby|Dark Meta Knight}} (Meta Knight's {{iw|wikirby|Mirror World}} counterpart), respectively. If either of these costumes are used by the player, {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}} default Meta Knight will appear in their place. | |6||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}{{CharHead|Meta Knight|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Grey}} (×2)||[[Fountain of Dreams]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Kirby|The World to Win}}''||Items do not appear. The Meta Knights represent {{iw|wikirby|Galacta Knight}} (a recurring {{iw|wikirby|boss}} in the {{uv|Kirby}} series) and {{iw|wikirby|Dark Meta Knight}} (Meta Knight's {{iw|wikirby|Mirror World}} counterpart), respectively. If either of these costumes are being used by the player, {{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}} default Meta Knight will appear in their place. | ||
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|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | |colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | ||
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Meta Knight is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. | Meta Knight is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when [[Galeem]] unleashed his beams of light. | ||
Meta Knight was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat. He is found in the [[Mysterious Dimension]] sub-area, making him an obligatory unlock. After rescuing him, {{SSBU|Ike}} and {{SSBU|Greninja}}, the player can advance toward the boss. | Meta Knight was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat. He is found in the [[Mysterious Dimension]] sub-area, and blocks the path to [[Marx]], making him an obligatory unlock. After rescuing him, {{SSBU|Ike}} and {{SSBU|Greninja}}, the player can advance toward the boss. | ||
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==[[Spirit]]== | ==[[Spirit]]== | ||
Meta Knight's 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 Meta Knight has been unlocked. Unlocking Meta Knight in World of Light allows the player to preview the 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 fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in ''Ultimate''. | Meta Knight's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Meta Knight. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Meta Knight has been unlocked. Unlocking Meta Knight in World of Light allows the player to preview the 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 fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with his artwork in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Meta Knight's stock icon is one of six to show the character's eyes, the others being | *With [[Giant Punch]], [[PK Flash]] and [[PK Freeze]] no longer invoking [[helpless]]ness, Meta Knight is the only character in ''Ultimate'' whose [[neutral special move]] still puts him in helpless, and consequently making it the only move that can render {{SSBU|Kirby}} helpless (aside from sliding off an edge during [[Final Cutter]] or touching the red trampoline from [[Pac-Jump]]). | ||
*Meta Knight's stock icon is one of six to show the character's eyes, the others being Kirby, {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBU|Sonic}}, [[Steve (SSBU)|Zombie and Enderman]]. | |||
**This is not counting {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} and [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Larry]], as the eyes depicted for the former are not his actual eyes, and the latter lacks his irises. | **This is not counting {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} and [[Bowser Jr. (SSBU)|Larry]], as the eyes depicted for the former are not his actual eyes, and the latter lacks his irises. | ||
**Additionally, Meta Knight's stock icon resembles his [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/e/ef/KRtDL_Meta_Knight_icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20181231192038&path-prefix=en HUD icon] from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}'', albeit with the small indented sections of his mask. | **Additionally, Meta Knight's stock icon resembles his [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/kirby/images/e/ef/KRtDL_Meta_Knight_icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20181231192038&path-prefix=en HUD icon] from ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}'', albeit with the small indented sections of his mask. | ||
*Meta Knight was the first ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' [[newcomer]] to be confirmed for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Coincidentally, he was the first newcomer revealed for ''Brawl''. | *Meta Knight was the first ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' [[newcomer]] to be confirmed for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Coincidentally, he was the first newcomer revealed for ''Brawl''. | ||
*The sword swooshing sound effects used during Meta Knight's neutral infinite are not synced with the actual sword swings. This is because the move uses the same sound effect timings as ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', where his neutral infinite was slower. This can be easily heard by slowing down the game's speed, where the 5-swing sound sequence can be heard. | *The sword swooshing sound effects used during Meta Knight's neutral infinite are not synced with the actual sword swings. This is because the move uses the same sound effect timings as ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', where his neutral infinite was slower. This can be easily heard by slowing down the game's speed, where the 5-swing sound sequence can be heard. | ||
*Meta Knight is the only fighter whose eyes glow a color other than yellow when [[perfect shield]]ing or while capable of using a [[Final Smash]]. In his case, they glow red; this may be a reference to ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'', in which Meta Knight's eyes turn red when he is angry | *Meta Knight is the only fighter whose eyes glow a color other than yellow when [[perfect shield]]ing or while capable of using a [[Final Smash]]. In his case, they glow red; this may be a reference to ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'', in which Meta Knight's eyes turn red when he is angry. | ||
*When Meta Knight is [[poison]]ed or [[curse]]d, his eyes become slightly smaller than usual. This may suggest that he is alarmed in a similar vein to {{SSBU|Yoshi}}, Kirby, {{SSBU|Daisy}}, {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBU|Olimar}}, or {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}. | *When Meta Knight is [[poison]]ed or [[curse]]d, his eyes become slightly smaller than usual. This may suggest that he is alarmed in a similar vein to {{SSBU|Yoshi}}, Kirby, {{SSBU|Daisy}}, {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBU|Olimar}}, or {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}. | ||
*Meta Knight, {{SSBU|Inkling}}, {{SSBU|Hero}}, {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, {{SSBU|Pyra}}, {{SSBU|Mythra}}, and {{SSBU|Sora}} are the only fighters who use their walking animations when navigating through the map in [[World of Light]]. | *Meta Knight, {{SSBU|Inkling}}, {{SSBU|Joker}}, {{SSBU|Hero}}, {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}}, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, {{SSBU|Pyra}}, {{SSBU|Mythra}}, and {{SSBU|Sora}} are the only fighters who use their walking animations when navigating through the map in [[World of Light]]. | ||
**Out of all of them, Meta Knight is the only one who is a [[veteran]]. | **Out of all of them, Meta Knight is the only one who is a [[veteran]]. | ||
*Excluding Sephiroth, who is a DLC fighter, Meta Knight and {{SSBU|Wario}} are the only playable antagonists that are not fought by their respective main protagonists in {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. Unlike Sephiroth, Wario has been an anti-hero following ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}'', and Meta Knight has been a hero by default following {{iw|wikirby|Revenge of Meta Knight}}. | *Excluding Sephiroth, who is a DLC fighter, Meta Knight and {{SSBU|Wario}} are the only playable antagonists that are not fought by their respective main protagonists in {{SSBU|Classic Mode}}. Unlike Sephiroth, Wario has been an anti-hero following ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins}}'', and Meta Knight has been a hero by default following {{iw|wikirby|Revenge of Meta Knight}}. |