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==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
Complete one of the following:
Players can unlock Snake by doing one of the methods listed below. With the exception of the third method, Snake must then be defeated on Shadow Moses Island.
*Play 130 [[VS. match]]es.
*Play 130 [[VS. match]]es to completion. If Snake is skipped for fighters with higher VS. match quotas, he will not be accessible until those other fighters are unlocked.
*Play 15 VS. matches on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
*Play 15 VS. matches on [[Shadow Moses Island]] to completion. If the player fails to defeat Snake, they can re-fight him by playing another VS. match on any stage to completion. If this method is used and either {{SSBB|Sonic}}'s 10-hour unlock condition or {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}'s trophy unlock condition are met, then Sonic and/or R.O.B. will appear instead of Snake.
*Have Snake join the player's party in the [[Subspace Emissary]] ([[Battleship Halberd Interior]])
*Have Snake join the player's party in [[The Subspace Emissary]] by clearing [[Battleship Halberd Interior]].


With the exception of the third method, Snake must then be defeated on Shadow Moses Island.
Note: The [[Gray Fox]] assist trophy will be unlocked alongside Snake.


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
[[File:E3snake.PNG|thumb|right|Snake, as seen in the first trailer for ''Brawl'' at E3 2006.]]
[[File:E3snake.PNG|thumb|Snake, as seen in the first trailer for ''Brawl'' at E3 2006.]]
[[File:Snake Up Tilt Disjointed Hitbox Brawl.png|thumb|right|250px| Snake's up tilt is known for its hitbox appearing before his leg is even extended. This attribute is controversial, but unorthodox hitboxes are common among Snake's direct attacks.]]
[[File:Snake Up Tilt Disjointed Hitbox Brawl.png|thumb|250px| Snake's up tilt is known for its hitbox appearing before his leg is even extended. This attribute is controversial, but unorthodox hitboxes are common among Snake's direct attacks.]]
[[File:Brawl-Snake-DownThrow.gif|200px|right|thumb|When using Snake's down throw, CPUs will simply roll over to the nearest edge, allowing for easy exploitation.]]
[[File:Brawl-Snake-DownThrow.gif|200px|thumb|When using Snake's down throw, CPUs will simply roll over to the nearest edge, allowing for easy exploitation.]]
Despite not being as large as other heavyweights, Snake is a [[weight|super heavyweight]] character; therefore, he has excellent [[momentum cancelling]] abilities, giving him high endurance, especially vertical endurance. In competitive play, it is not uncommon for skilled Snake players to survive until 200%. His disproportionately high weight also allows him to trade blows with opponents at little risk of getting KO'd, particularly with his self-damaging explosives, as few characters can survive at KO percentages as high as he can. His other stats are also reflective of this archetype, possessing incredibly powerful attacks and slow movement.
Despite not being as large as other heavyweights, Snake is a [[weight|super heavyweight]] character; therefore, he has excellent [[momentum cancelling]] abilities, giving him high endurance, especially vertical endurance. In competitive play, it is not uncommon for skilled Snake players to survive until 200%. His disproportionately high weight also allows him to trade blows with opponents at little risk of getting KO'd, particularly with his self-damaging explosives, as few characters can survive at KO percentages as high as he can. His other stats are also reflective of this archetype, possessing incredibly powerful attacks and slow movement.


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==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Snake's hitboxes, see [[Snake (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
{{MovesetTable
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBB
|game=SSBB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname= 
|neutralname=Jab ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}})<br>Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}})<br>Rolling Sobat ({{ja|ローリングソバット|Roringu Sobatto}})
|neutral1dmg=4%
|neutral1dmg=4%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral3dmg=7%
|neutral3dmg=7%
|neutraldesc=Snake punches twice, then performs a spinkick. The first hit has low startup and ending lag, to the point where it can even lead into a forward tilt against very light characters. The first hit has set knockback and it launches opponents horizontally if hit at close range (which can be used as a jab lock and it can lead into an forward tilt as previously mentioned) and it launches opponents vertically if hit from afar. The second hit is slower and it always launches opponents horizontally. The final hit has high knockback, being a viable KO option at high percentages (being the strongest neutral attack in the game) however, it has very high startup and ending lag for a neutral attack. The final hit can even be shielded by the heaviest characters on hit and if the move is shielded, it is very punishable. It is overall a solid jab although Snake is usually better off using his forward tilt. Based off the attack combo from ''{{s|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid 2}}''.
|neutraldesc=Snake punches twice, then performs a spinkick. The first hit has low startup and ending lag, to the point where it can even lead into a forward tilt against very light characters. The first hit has set knockback and it launches opponents horizontally if hit at close range (which can be used as a jab lock and it can lead into an forward tilt as previously mentioned) and it launches opponents vertically if hit from afar. The second hit is slower and it always launches opponents horizontally. The final hit has high knockback, being a viable KO option at high percentages (being the strongest neutral attack in the game) however, it has very high startup and ending lag for a neutral attack. The final hit can even be shielded by the heaviest characters on hit and if the move is shielded, it is very punishable. It is overall a solid jab although Snake is usually better off using his forward tilt. Based off the attack combo from ''{{s|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Metal Gear Solid 2}}''.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltname=Knee Kick ({{ja|膝蹴り|Hizageri}})<br>Hammer Knuckle ({{ja|ハンマーナックル|Hanmā Nakkuru}})
|ftiltcount=2
|ftiltcount=2
|ftiltdmg=8%
|ftiltdmg=8%
|ftilt2dmg=9% (body), 10% (aerial hand), 12% (grounded hand)
|ftilt2dmg=9% (body), 10% (aerial hand), 12% (grounded hand)
|ftiltdesc=Snake does a knee-thrust forward. If the attack button is pressed again, he will follow up with an overhead swing of both arms. Both hits can deal up to 20% total. The first hit comes out very quickly on frame 4 and it has deceptively long range, making it a great move to stuff out approaches. On grounded opponents, the first hit is weak meteor smash with set knockback, which allows Snake to link the opponent into the second hit. It can even occasionally trip opponents, which can then lead into another forward tilt or an up tilt. The second hit deals solid damage and knockback, being a viable KO move at high percents, especially near the ledge. The second hit also possesses incredible horizontal range which along with its relaitvely low ending lag, makes it very difficult to punish to shield. The only notable downsides with the move is that it is less effective at close range or against aerial opponents. At close range, the first hit deals horizontal knockback which is not set while the second hit is weaker. Against aerial opponents, the first hit has horizontal knockback which can KO opponents at very high percents but it does not lead into the second hit at all, which is weaker against aerial opponents (although it has even more range than against grounded opponents). It is overall regarded as one of the best forward tilts in the game (along with Meta Knight's and Sheik's) due to its incredible speed, range and damage output. This move is seen during a cutscene in ''Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes'' when Snake fights [[Gray Fox]].
|ftiltdesc=Snake does a knee-thrust forward. If the attack button is pressed again, he will follow up with an overhead swing of both arms. Both hits can deal up to 20% total. The first hit comes out very quickly on frame 4 and it has deceptively long range, making it a great move to stuff out approaches. On grounded opponents, the first hit is weak meteor smash with set knockback, which allows Snake to link the opponent into the second hit. It can even occasionally trip opponents, which can then lead into another forward tilt or an up tilt. The second hit deals solid damage and knockback, being a viable KO move at high percents, especially near the ledge. The second hit also possesses incredible horizontal range which along with its relaitvely low ending lag, makes it very difficult to punish to shield. The only notable downsides with the move is that it is less effective at close range or against aerial opponents. At close range, the first hit deals horizontal knockback which is not set while the second hit is weaker. Against aerial opponents, the first hit has horizontal knockback which can KO opponents at very high percents but it does not lead into the second hit at all, which is weaker against aerial opponents (although it has even more range than against grounded opponents). It is overall regarded as one of the best forward tilts in the game (along with Meta Knight's and Sheik's) due to its incredible speed, range and damage output. This move is seen during a cutscene in ''Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes'' when Snake fights [[Gray Fox]].
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=Upward Kick ({{ja|上蹴り|Uegeri}})
|utiltdmg=13% (clean), 12% (clean)
|utiltdmg=13% (clean), 12% (clean)
|utiltdesc=Snake performs an upward scorpion kick. It has low startup lag, deceptively long range (especially horizontally) and it deals high damage and knockback, being one of the strongest up tilts in the game (with the clean hit KOing Mario at 102% on Final Destination). After its first two active frames, the move becomes weaker and its hitboxes become attached to Snake's leg although it still has solid power and its hitboxes are still deceptively large. Its only real downside compared to some other up tilts is that it has moderate ending lag, preventing it from having followup potential, although its power and range more than make up for this. Arguably the best up tilt in the game due to its speed, power and range.
|utiltdesc=Snake performs an upward scorpion kick. It has low startup lag, deceptively long range (especially horizontally) and it deals high damage and knockback, being one of the strongest up tilts in the game (with the clean hit KOing Mario at 102% on Final Destination). After its first two active frames, the move becomes weaker and its hitboxes become attached to Snake's leg although it still has solid power and its hitboxes are still deceptively large. Its only real downside compared to some other up tilts is that it has moderate ending lag, preventing it from having followup potential, although its power and range more than make up for this. Arguably the best up tilt in the game due to its speed, power and range.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltname=Crawl Attack ({{ja|ホフク攻撃|Hōfuku Kōgeki}})
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdesc=Snake does a low spin kick while prone. It has fairly low startup lag and Snake low profiles quite low, allowing him to avoid high hitting attacks. It deals 10% and strong vertical knockback (especially in the middle of his leg), being a viable KO option at high percents. It also has deceptively long range albeit not to the same extent as his other tilts. It is overall a very solid tilt although it is outclassed by Snake's other tilts. It is mainly used as a KO move at higher percents when Snake's other tilts are [[stale move negation|stale]].
|dtiltdesc=Snake does a low spin kick while prone. It has fairly low startup lag and Snake low profiles quite low, allowing him to avoid high hitting attacks. It deals 10% and strong vertical knockback (especially in the middle of his leg), being a viable KO option at high percents. It also has deceptively long range albeit not to the same extent as his other tilts. It is overall a very solid tilt although it is outclassed by Snake's other tilts. It is mainly used as a KO move at higher percents when Snake's other tilts are [[stale move negation|stale]].
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashname=Forward Roll ({{ja|前転|Zenten}}, ''Front Turn'')
|dashdmg=11%/9% (clean), 8%/6% (late)
|dashdmg=11%/9% (clean), 8%/6% (late)
|dashdesc=Snake does a somersault forward. Deals moderate knockback and moves Snake forward a fair amount. The somersault and subsequent transition to crouching are visually identical to those moves used by Snake in the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series.
|dashdesc=Snake does a somersault forward. Deals moderate knockback and moves Snake forward a fair amount. The somersault and subsequent transition to crouching are visually identical to those moves used by Snake in the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashname=Rocket Launcher ({{ja|ロケットランチャー|Roketto Ranchā}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|22}}
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|22}}
|fsmashdesc=Snake takes out an {{s|wikipedia|RPG-7}} rocket launcher and aims it at the ground directly in front of himself, causing a huge explosion. It has very slow startup but deals immense knockback when it hits. It is generally the third most powerful forward smash behind {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s and {{SSBB|Ike}}'s.
|fsmashdesc=Snake takes out an {{s|wikipedia|RPG-7}} rocket launcher and aims it at the ground directly in front of himself, causing a huge explosion. It has very slow startup but deals immense knockback when it hits. It is generally the third most powerful forward smash behind {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s and {{SSBB|Ike}}'s. Inaccurately to ''Metal Gear Solid 3'', Snake was ordered to not aim the rocket launcher toward the ground.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashname=Mortar ({{ja|迫撃砲|Hakugekihō}})
|usmashdmg=4% (startup), 10% (mortar)
|usmashdmg=4% (startup), 10% (mortar)
|usmashdesc=Snake slams a mortar in front of himself and fires a shell into the air. The movement of the shell is almost entirely vertical, but there is a small amount of random horizontal movement. Charging the up smash does not increase its power, but it increases the speed at which the shell is fired, making it go higher. When fully charged, it travels great distances, almost the entire height of the 'large' stage builder area, making it have by far the greatest vertical reach of any attack. The shell explodes if it makes contact with a ceiling, an opponent, a wall or the ground no matter what direction it's moving in. Slamming down the mortar has a hitbox that produces very weak vertical knockback that knocks opponents into the mortar's line of fire. Oddly enough, the shell does not break blocks in the [[Subspace Emissary|SSE]], but yanking the mortar out does.
|usmashdesc=Snake slams a mortar in front of himself and fires a shell into the air. The movement of the shell is almost entirely vertical, but there is a small amount of random horizontal movement. Charging the up smash does not increase its power, but it increases the speed at which the shell is fired, making it go higher. When fully charged, it travels great distances, almost the entire height of the 'large' stage builder area, making it have by far the greatest vertical reach of any attack. The shell explodes if it makes contact with a ceiling, an opponent, a wall or the ground no matter what direction it's moving in. Slamming down the mortar has a hitbox that produces very weak vertical knockback that knocks opponents into the mortar's line of fire. Oddly enough, the shell does not break blocks in the [[Subspace Emissary|SSE]], but yanking the mortar out does.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashname=Claymore
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}}
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}}
|dsmashdesc=Snake starts digging a hole in the ground and places a claymore inside. A short while after planting the claymore, it becomes active, and will detonate if anyone (including Snake) steps on it. If the platform the claymore is set on disappears (such as on [[Rainbow Cruise]] or [[Delfino Plaza]]) the claymore falls down and if it makes contact with anything, even the ground, it explodes. Snake can't plant more than one claymore at a time, but it can be moved by using the attack again, which removes it from its previous position and plants it at Snake's current position. After a while, or if Snake gets KO'd, the claymore will vanish.
|dsmashdesc=Snake starts digging a hole in the ground and places a claymore inside. A short while after planting the claymore, it becomes active, and will detonate if anyone (including Snake) steps on it. If the platform the claymore is set on disappears (such as on [[Rainbow Cruise]] or [[Delfino Plaza]]) the claymore falls down and if it makes contact with anything, even the ground, it explodes. Snake can't plant more than one claymore at a time, but it can be moved by using the attack again, which removes it from its previous position and plants it at Snake's current position. After a while, or if Snake gets KO'd, the claymore will vanish.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairname=Quadruple Kick ({{ja|4連キック|Yonren Kikku}})
|nairdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3), 13% (hit 4), 28% (total)
|nairdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3), 13% (hit 4), 28% (total)
|nairdesc=Snake performs four forwards kicks. The first three hits deal set knockback while the final hit deals high horizontal knockback. The move deals 28% if all hits connect which is very high for an aerial. The move has fairly high startup lag for a neutral aerial, long gaps between each kick, a long total duration and high landing lag, making it unwieldy and easily punishable if used incorrectly. Snake cannot even get the final hit out when performing the move in a short hop, forcing him to full hop or double jump to effectively use the move. Opponents can easily avoid getting hit by every single kick due to the long gaps between each kick combined with the multi hits in general not leading into each other very well. The move cannot [[auto-cancel]] out of a full hop although the move does auto-cancel shortly after the final hit ends so if Snake can find a situation where he can auto-cancel the move, it can be very safe on shield, especially considering the final hit's deceptively long range. Neutral aerial is overall a flawed yet occasionally useful aerial.
|nairdesc=Snake performs four forwards kicks. The first three hits deal set knockback while the final hit deals high horizontal knockback. The move deals 28% if all hits connect which is very high for an aerial. The move has fairly high startup lag for a neutral aerial, long gaps between each kick, a long total duration and high landing lag, making it unwieldy and easily punishable if used incorrectly. Snake cannot even get the final hit out when performing the move in a short hop, forcing him to full hop or double jump to effectively use the move. Opponents can easily avoid getting hit by every single kick due to the long gaps between each kick combined with the multi hits in general not leading into each other very well. The move cannot [[auto-cancel]] out of a full hop although the move does auto-cancel shortly after the final hit ends so if Snake can find a situation where he can auto-cancel the move, it can be very safe on shield, especially considering the final hit's deceptively long range. Neutral aerial is overall a flawed yet occasionally useful aerial.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairname=Heel Dropper ({{ja|かかと落とし|Kakato Otoshi}})
|fairdmg=14% (body), 15% (leg)
|fairdmg=14% (body), 15% (leg)
|fairdesc=Snake lifts his left leg over his head and axe-drops it down. If the opponent is hit by Snake's body, they will be launched upwards while if they are hit with his leg, they will be [[meteor smash]]ed, both with high damage and knockback. The move hits both above and in front of Snake. The downside to the move however is that it has very high startup lag, ending lag and landing lag which makes it very difficult to land. The move gives Snake a slight vertical boost as the hitboxes come out. It is overall a high risk high reward aerial.
|fairdesc=Snake lifts his left leg over his head and axe-drops it down. If the opponent is hit by Snake's body, they will be launched upwards while if they are hit with his leg, they will be [[meteor smash]]ed, both with high damage and knockback. The move hits both above and in front of Snake. The downside to the move however is that it has very high startup lag, ending lag and landing lag which makes it very difficult to land. The move gives Snake a slight vertical boost as the hitboxes come out. It is overall a high risk high reward aerial.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairname=Double-Footed Kick ({{ja|両足蹴り|Ryōashi Geri}}, ''Both-Feet Kick'')
|bairdmg=16%/14% (clean), 10% (late)
|bairdmg=16%/14% (clean), 10% (late)
|bairdesc=Snake extends both his legs out behind him, planking in the air. The move is stronger if Snake hits the opponent with his body rather than his legs. It has fairly low startup along with good reach and high damage and knockback, making it a solid KO option. When sweetspotted, it is the second strongest back aerial in the game, KOing Mario at around 105% from the middle of Final Destination. The move also has a late hit which is weaker but it lasts for quite some time and it still has decent power for a lingering aerial. The main downside with the move however is that it has high landing lag and it cannot auto-cancel at all due to its auto-cancel window occurring long after its animation is finished, which makes it very risky to use. The sweetspot also has an unfavourable position, forcing Snake to be inside of his opponent to land it, which only makes the move even more punishable if Snake misses.
|bairdesc=Snake extends both his legs out behind him, planking in the air. The move is stronger if Snake hits the opponent with his body rather than his legs. It has fairly low startup along with good reach and high damage and knockback, making it a solid KO option. When sweetspotted, it is the second strongest back aerial in the game, KOing Mario at around 105% from the middle of Final Destination. The move also has a late hit which is weaker but it lasts for quite some time and it still has decent power for a lingering aerial. The main downside with the move however is that it has high landing lag and it cannot auto-cancel at all due to its auto-cancel window occurring long after its animation is finished, which makes it very risky to use. The sweetspot also has an unfavourable position, forcing Snake to be inside of his opponent to land it, which only makes the move even more punishable if Snake misses.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairname=Inversion Handstand Kick ({{ja|反転倒立蹴り|Hanten Tōritsu Geri}})
|uairdmg=14% (clean), 10% (late)
|uairdmg=14% (clean), 10% (late)
|uairdesc=Snake thrusts both his legs straight upwards, similar to his back aerial. It is not particularly fast, having considerable startup lag, ending lag and landing lag although it has good vertical reach and powerful vertical knockback. It is overall slightly weaker than Snake's forward aerial. The move has a weaker late hit and unlike Snake's other aerials, it can auto-cancel in a short hop, making it a useable anti-air.
|uairdesc=Snake thrusts both his legs straight upwards, similar to his back aerial. It is not particularly fast, having considerable startup lag, ending lag and landing lag although it has good vertical reach and powerful vertical knockback. It is overall slightly weaker than Snake's forward aerial. The move has a weaker late hit and unlike Snake's other aerials, it can auto-cancel in a short hop, making it a useable anti-air.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairname=Trampling Kick ({{ja|踏みつけ蹴り|Fumitsuke Geri}})
|dairdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (hits 2-3), 12% (hit 4)
|dairdmg=6% (hit 1), 5% (hits 2-3), 12% (hit 4)
|dairdesc=Snake launches four subsequent kicks below himself. It comes out extremely quickly on frame 3, it deals a very high 28% if all hits connect and the final hit deals very high horizontal knockback, often KOing even earlier than back aerial. The move is very unreliable however, with opponents easily being able to fall out of the move. In addition to this, it has high ending lag, high landing lag and it cannot auto-cancel out of a full hop (led alone until the animation finishes) making it a highly punishable aerial. It is overall a very exploitable aerial, with neutral aerial usually being a better multi hit option.
|dairdesc=Snake launches four subsequent kicks below himself. It comes out extremely quickly on frame 3, it deals a very high 28% if all hits connect and the final hit deals very high horizontal knockback, often KOing even earlier than back aerial. The move is very unreliable however, with opponents easily being able to fall out of the move. In addition to this, it has high ending lag, high landing lag and it cannot auto-cancel out of a full hop (led alone until the animation finishes) making it a highly punishable aerial. It is overall a very exploitable aerial, with neutral aerial usually being a better multi hit option.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Grabs and holds his opponent in a restraining chokehold, which is a grabbing position unique to Snake. Snake's standing grab has slow startup lag although all of his grabs have good range and his pivot grab is very fast. Snake's grabbing position functions uniquely too, as the opponent is held higher compared to other characters. Snake can force every character into an aerial grab release and opponents are grab released higher than if any other character grab released them. This can be a good or a bad thing depending on the character.
|grabdesc=Grabs and holds his opponent in a restraining chokehold, which is a grabbing position unique to Snake. Snake's standing grab has slow startup lag although all of his grabs have good range and his pivot grab is very fast. Snake's grabbing position functions uniquely too, as the opponent is held higher compared to other characters. Snake can force every character into an aerial grab release and opponents are grab released higher than if any other character grab released them. This can be a good or a bad thing depending on the character.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Strangle ({{ja|締め付け|Shimetsuke}})
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Tightens his chokehold. An average pummel.
|pummeldesc=Tightens his chokehold. An average pummel.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowname=Throw Downing ({{ja|投げ倒し|Nage Taoshi}})
|fthrowdmg=9%
|fthrowdmg=9%
|fthrowdesc=Flips opponent over and drops them (scoop slam). It has serviceable power for a forward throw, being able to KO opponents at the ledge at very high percentages.
|fthrowdesc=Flips opponent over and drops them (scoop slam). It has serviceable power for a forward throw, being able to KO opponents at the ledge at very high percentages.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Pull Downing ({{ja|引き倒し|Hiki Taoshi}})
|bthrowdmg=9%
|bthrowdmg=9%
|bthrowdesc=Turns around and slams opponent on the ground. It is similar to Snake's forward throw although it is faster and slightly stronger, making it the better throw overall.
|bthrowdesc=Turns around and slams opponent on the ground. It is similar to Snake's forward throw although it is faster and slightly stronger, making it the better throw overall.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowname=Body Dropper ({{ja|体落とし|Tai Otoshi}})
|uthrowdmg=10%
|uthrowdmg=10%
|uthrowdesc=Performs a suplex, similar to {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}'s back throw. Can setup for his up tilt at low percentages although this is avoidable.
|uthrowdesc=Performs a suplex, similar to {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}'s back throw. Can setup for his up tilt at low percentages although this is avoidable.
|dthrowname=Silent Takedown
|dthrowname=Silent Takedown ({{ja|拘束解放|Kōsoku Kaihō}}, ''Restraint Release'')
|dthrowdmg=12%
|dthrowdmg=12%
|dthrowdesc=Lays opponent on the floor, putting the opponent into the downed status. The throw is very slow although it has no ending lag, the opponent cannot DI the throw and Snake and his opponent can act at the same time. It is overall one of the best tech-chase moves in the game as it can easily and consistently be set up from a grab and the opponent cannot tech. Deals high damage when fresh, and Snake has numerous options if he can predict his opponent's action. This includes landing one of his stronger moves or going for a grab to reset the situation. Its only real downside compared to some other down throws is that it does not lead to completely guaranteed chain grabs although its strong mixup and mindgame potential regardless of the opponent's percent make it an incredibly solid throw overall despite this.
|dthrowdesc=Lays opponent on the floor, putting the opponent into the downed status. The throw is very slow although it has no ending lag, the opponent cannot DI the throw and Snake and his opponent can act at the same time. It is overall one of the best tech-chase moves in the game as it can easily and consistently be set up from a grab and the opponent cannot tech. Deals high damage when fresh, and Snake has numerous options if he can predict his opponent's action. This includes landing one of his stronger moves or going for a grab to reset the situation. Its only real downside compared to some other down throws is that it does not lead to completely guaranteed chain grabs although its strong mixup and mindgame potential regardless of the opponent's percent make it an incredibly solid throw overall despite this.
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|dtauntdmg=1%~3%
|dtauntdmg=1%~3%
|dtauntdesc=Kneels and pulls a cardboard box over himself from in front of him, then discards it. It is in the middle of Snake's taunts speed-wise.
|dtauntdesc=Kneels and pulls a cardboard box over himself from in front of him, then discards it. It is in the middle of Snake's taunts speed-wise.
}}
===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 113
|rweight    = 3
|dash      = 1.1
|rdash      = 38
|run        = 1.35
|rrun      = 31-33
|walk      = 0.84
|rwalk      = 33
|trac      = 0.0542
|rtrac      = 25
|airfric    = 0.005
|rairfric  = 34-35
|air        = 0.94
|rair      = 19-21
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.02
|raddaccel  = 38
|gravity    = 0.08
|rgravity  = 21
|fall      = 1.73
|rfall      = 5
|ff        = 2.422
|rff        = 5
|jumpsquat  = 9
|rjumpsquat = 39
|jumpheight = 21.6225
|rjumpheight= 38
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
|ellag      = 4
|rellag    = 30-37
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
{| class="wikitable"
|char=Snake
|-
|game=Brawl
!{{{name|}}}
|desc-us=Snake! Snake! Snaaaake!*
!Cheer (English)
|desc-jp=Snake!
!Cheer (Japanese)
|pitch-us=Group chant
!Cheer (German)
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}
!Cheer (Korean)
<small>*A reference to the ''Metal Gear Solid'' "game over" screen</small>
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Snake Cheer English SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Snake Cheer Japanese SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Snake Cheer German SSBB.ogg|center]]||rowspan="4"|[[File:Snake Cheer Korean SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Snake - Snake -- Snaaaaake! || Snake! || Snake! Snake! Snaaaake!
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (French)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Spanish)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Snake Cheer French SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Snake Cheer Italian SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Snake Cheer Spanish SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Snake ! Snake ! Snaaaake ! || Snake! Snake! Snaaake! || Esnake! Esnake! Esnaaake! || Snake - Snake!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
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==In [[competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Tier placement and history===
At the very beginning of ''Brawl'', Snake was seen as a mid-tier character due to his slower speed and laggy attacks. However, with the quick discoveries of multiple techniques as well as his very high and disjointed power, Snake skyrocketed to being a top tier. Snake was ranked 2nd on the tier list shortly after ''Brawl'''s release, right below {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, although some believed that he was 1st instead; Snake was one of the most commonly used characters at tournaments, and it was not uncommon for the top-placing players to all use Snake. However, as Snake's vulnerability to [[juggling]] and [[gimp]]able recovery became exploited, and other characters' powerful abilities were discovered, Snake has fallen to 6th place. Despite this, he is still in the top tier and has been the second-most successful character in tournaments after Meta Knight, often allowing many players to believe he should be ranked higher, and above Marth.
===Matchups===
{{SSBBMatchupTable|snake=yes}}
According to [[character matchup (SSBB)|the current SmashBoards matchup chart]], Snake's matchup spread has the seventh highest unweighted rank and the eighth highest weighted rank. Snake's matchups are overall very positive. He is only [[counter (matchup)|counter]]ed by {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, [[soft counter]]ed by {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}} and {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, and has even matchups with seven characters. He soft counters twelve characters, counters seven characters, and [[hard counter]]s six characters. Snake's ability to camp and to have great stage control with his explosives are very effective, and along with his fast, powerful, and greatly ranged ground moves, helps him have favorable matchups against most of the cast. Being a super heavyweight and having fast [[falling speed]] acceleration, he tends to be a target to characters who can chain grab fast fallers well, such as Pikachu, who can repeatedly use its down throw and forward throw on him and can finish with a [[Thunderspike]], and King Dedede, who has an infinite chain throw on Snake with his down throw (however, the infinite without a wall requires a [[buffer]]ed [[pivot grab]] which is extremely difficult to [[technical skill|consistently perform]]). With his recovery being predictable, which makes him easy to edge guard, and his slow and sluggish air game, characters who have a great air game and who can gimp well, such as Meta Knight, have an advantage over him.
===Most historically significant players===
===Most historically significant players===
:''See also: [[:Category:Snake professionals (SSBB)]]
:''See also: [[:Category:Snake players (SSBB)]]
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*{{Sm|MVD|USA}} - Was considered one of the best Snake mains in ''Brawl'''s later life, including being the second highest rated Snake at 24th on the 2014 SSBBRank. He was additionally one of the best players from Florida, being ranked 1st on the last [[Florida Power Rankings#Brawl|Florida Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|MVD|USA}} - Was considered one of the best Snake mains in ''Brawl'''s later life, including being the second highest rated Snake at 24th on the 2014 SSBBRank. He was additionally one of the best players from Florida, being ranked 1st on the last [[Florida Power Rankings#Brawl|Florida Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Shogun|Japan}} - Considered one of the best Snake mains in the world, being ranked 30th on the 2014 SSBBRank, with placements such as 9th at Sun Rise Tournament, 17th at [[Apex 2014]], and 17th at Sumabato X Final.
*{{Sm|Shogun|Japan}} - Considered one of the best Snake mains in the world, being ranked 30th on the 2014 SSBBRank, with placements such as 9th at Sun Rise Tournament, 17th at [[Apex 2014]], and 17th at Sumabato X Final.
*{{Sm|Souther|Japan}} - One of the best Snake players in Japan, and Japan's definitive best Snake in the first two years of ''Brawl''. He is most known for winning {{Trn|KetubatoX 2}} and {{Trn|KetubatoX 4}}, the former being the first major win from a Snake player, and he is the only player besides Ally to win a major with Snake. Although he would never win another major after 2009, he regularly placed top 8 at {{Trn|Sumabato|series}} events up through early 2013.
*{{Sm|UltimateRazer|USA}} - Was considered to be the second best Snake main in the world after Ally for most of ''Brawl'''s competitive life, having had multiple top 8 finishes at majors. He was ranked 31st on the 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|UltimateRazer|USA}} - Was considered to be the second best Snake main in the world after Ally for most of ''Brawl'''s competitive life, having had multiple top 8 finishes at majors. He was ranked 31st on the 2014 SSBBRank.
===Tier placement and history===
At the very beginning of ''Brawl'', Snake was seen as a mid-tier character due to his slower speed and laggy attacks. However, with the quick discoveries of multiple techniques as well as his very high and disjointed power, Snake skyrocketed to being a top tier. Snake was ranked 2nd on the tier list shortly after ''Brawl'''s release, right below {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, with some even believing he was 1st instead; Snake was one of the most commonly used characters at tournaments, and it was not uncommon for the top-placing players to all use Snake. However, as the metagame developed, Snake's vulnerability to [[juggling]] and [[gimp]]able recovery was recognized, and characters like Meta Knight and Ice Climbers found ways to circumvent his camping abilities. In light of this, he dropped to 3rd in the sixth tier list (July 2011), before falling further into the 5th place in the seventh tier list (April 2012) and eventually into the 6th place in the eighth and current tier list (April 2013). Despite this, he is still considered a top-tier character whose camping capabilities fitted him well in ''Brawl'' 's slow pacing, and has been the second-most successful character in tournaments after Meta Knight, often convincing many players to believe he should be ranked higher, and at least above {{SSBB|Marth}}.
==In Solo Modes==
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
In Classic Mode, Snake can appear as an opponent in Stage 10 if he has been unlocked on [[Shadow Moses Island]]. Snake can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 10.
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
In All-Star Mode, Snake is fought in Stage 9 on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
===[[Event Match]]es===
====Solo Events====
*'''[[Event 36: High-Tech Special Forces]]''': Snake must defeat {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, and {{SSBB|Wolf}} on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
*'''[[Event 39: All-Star Battle x2]]''': Snake is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, {{SSBB|Sonic}}, and Wolf.
*'''[[Event 41: The FINAL Final Battle]]''': The player must defeat Snake along with Sonic and a giant {{SSBB|Mario}} on {{SSBB|Final Destination}}.
====Co-Op Events====
*'''[[Co-Op Event 18: The New Weapon of Shadow Moses]]''': Snake and {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} must defeat two other R.O.B.s on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
<center>
<gallery>
Snake Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Snake Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>


==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
[[File:SubspaceIntro-SolidSnake.png|thumb|250px|Snake in ''[[SSE]]'']]
[[File:SubspaceIntro-SolidSnake.png|thumb|250px|Snake in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
Snake has stowed away somewhere on the [[Halberd]], hiding inside a [[cardboard box]]. When his time comes, Snake emerges from his box and begins to investigate, but when he sees {{SSBB|Lucario}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, he hides again inside his box. Lucario sees through the box by looking at his aura and pulls off Snake's disguise. Snake is surprised to see that he has been discovered (an exclamation point appears above his head along with the Metal Gear "Discovery" sound) and quickly assumes a fighting stance.
Snake has stowed away somewhere on the [[Halberd]], hiding inside a [[cardboard box]]. When his time comes, Snake emerges from his box and begins to investigate, but when he sees {{SSBB|Lucario}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, he hides again inside his box. However, Lucario sees through his ruse by sensing his aura. Snake is surprised to see that he has been discovered (an exclamation point appears above his head along with the Metal Gear "Discovery" sound) and quickly assumes a fighting stance.


Meta Knight is glad to oblige, when Lucario senses security [[Primid]]s coming from the corridor behind him, so they end up forming a partnership with Snake. After battling their way through the Halberd, Snake and the others meet up with {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Peach}}. Some [[Shadow Bug]]s appear and create [[False character|false versions]] of the princesses, which the trio fights and defeats. The duo are then freed and Snake tells them to stay, but they went out against his order (Zelda turns into {{SSBB|Sheik}} to hide from him). Later, Snake, Lucario and Meta Knight find the bridge of the ship and are surprised to see a quintet of false {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}es controlling it. Snake and Lucario throw all of the Mr. Game & Watches out of the window and they all land on the front deck. The doppelgängers dissolve into Shadow Bugs and form into [[Duon]], whereupon Lucario, Snake, and {{SSBB|Falco}} join Fox, Sheik, and Peach to defeat it. Snake shows up with everyone else at the [[Entrance to Subspace]] and, like everyone else, he is turned into a trophy by [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves. He can be revived by collecting his trophy by {{SSBB|Kirby}} in [[Subspace (Part II)]], making him eligible for the final battle against Tabuu.
Meta Knight is glad to oblige, when Lucario senses some [[Primid]]s coming from the corridor behind him, so they end up forming a partnership with Snake. After battling their way through the Halberd, Snake and the others meet up with {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Peach}}. Some [[Shadow Bug]]s appear and create [[False character|doppelgängers]] of the princesses, which the trio fight and defeat. The duo are then freed and Snake tells them to stay, but they [[Battleship Halberd Exterior|later]] venture out against his order (Zelda turns into {{SSBB|Sheik}} to hide from him). Later, Snake, Lucario and Meta Knight find the bridge of the ship and are surprised to see a quintet of false {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}es controlling it. Snake and Lucario attempt to dispose of all of them out the window and they all land on the front deck. The doppelgängers dissolve into Shadow Bugs and form into [[Duon]], whereupon Lucario, Snake and {{SSBB|Falco}} join Fox, Sheik and Peach to defeat it. Snake shows up with everyone else at the [[Entrance to Subspace]] and, like everyone else, he is turned into a trophy by [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves. He can be revived by collecting his trophy by {{SSBB|Kirby}} in [[Subspace (Part II)]], making him eligible for the final battle against Tabuu.


Snake is one of the few characters in the entire SSE storyline to have dialogue. When he reveals himself, he [[wikipedia:Fourth_wall|states to the player]] "Kept you waiting, huh?". This is a reference to the fact that he was seen earlier in the storyline in his box during the epilogue of [[The Forest]].
Snake is one of the few characters in the entire storyline to have dialogue. When he reveals himself, he [[wikipedia:Fourth_wall|states to the player]] "Kept you waiting, huh?". This is a reference to the fact that he was seen earlier in the storyline in his box during the epilogue of [[The Forest]].
At the same time, it's also a direct reference to both Snake and Naked Snake's lines in the beginnings of Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3. Both games were eagerly anticipated by fans. Naked Snake's line also plays on the fact that MGS fans were excited to find that the main character of MGS3 was to be a Snake, after being disappointed with Raiden's appearance in the previous game.
In addition, it is also a direct reference to both Snake and Naked Snake's lines in the beginnings of the second and third installments of the ''Metal Gear Solid'' games, respectively, both of which were eagerly anticipated by fans. Naked Snake's line also plays on the fact that its fans were excited to find that the main character of the third ''Metal Gear Solid'' was to be a Snake, after being disappointed with Raiden's appearance in the previous game.


===Playable appearances===
===Playable appearances===
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*Naked Snake: [Specials: Indirect] Attack +32
*Naked Snake: [Specials: Indirect] Attack +32
*Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes): [Arm, Leg] Attack + 7
*Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes): [Arm, Leg] Attack + 7
==In [[Event Match]]es==
===Solo Events===
*'''[[Event 36: High-Tech Special Forces]]''': Snake must defeat {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, and {{SSBB|Wolf}} on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
*'''[[Event 39: All-Star Battle x2]]''': Snake is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, {{SSBB|Sonic}}, and Wolf.
*'''[[Event 41: The FINAL Final Battle]]''': The player must defeat Snake along with Sonic and a giant {{SSBB|Mario}} on {{SSBB|Final Destination}}.
===Co-op Events===
*'''[[Co-Op Event 18: The New Weapon of Shadow Moses]]''': Snake and {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} must defeat two other R.O.B.s on [[Shadow Moses Island]].
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.


==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
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==Trailers==
===[[List of Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailers#E3 Video|Reveal trailer]]===
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===[[List of Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailers#Snake Trailer|Gameplay trailer]]===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Snake's old SSBB artwork.jpg|Original ''Brawl'' artwork of Snake
Snake's old SSBB artwork.jpg|Original ''Brawl'' artwork of Snake
SSBBDojoSnake1.jpg|Posing on [[Skyworld]].
SSBBDojoSnake2.jpg|Using [[Remote Controlled Missile]] on [[Bridge of Eldin]].
BetaSnakeGrab.jpg|[[Grab]]bing {{SSBB|Ike}} on [[Halberd]].
SolidSnakeandMarioinBrawl.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing alongside {{SSBB|Mario}} on [[Delfino Plaza]].
NintendogBetaScreen.jpg|A scene from the 2006 trailer. Notice how Snake's box is located at a normally inaccessible part of the stage.
NintendogBetaScreen.jpg|A scene from the 2006 trailer. Notice how Snake's box is located at a normally inaccessible part of the stage.
BetaStadiumScreen.jpg|Snake fighting {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}.
BetaStadiumScreen.jpg|Snake fighting {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}.
Shadowmoses.jpg|An early screenshot of [[Shadow Moses Island]], depicting a location inaccessible in the final version of the game.
Shadowmoses.jpg|An early screenshot of [[Shadow Moses Island]], depicting a location inaccessible in the final version of the game.
SnakeBomb.png|Snake's down smash mine.
SnakeBomb.png|Snake's down smash mine.
BetaSnakeGrab.jpg|Snake grabbing {{SSBB|Ike}}.
SolidSnakeandMarioinBrawl.jpg|Snake using his Box Taunt
Snake Smash Taunt.jpg|Snake's codec regarding {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} begins in ''Brawl''.
Snake Smash Taunt.jpg|Snake's codec regarding {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} begins in ''Brawl''.
HandGrenadeSoftThrow.jpg|Soft throw of his Grenade
HandGrenadeSoftThrow.jpg|Soft throw of his Grenade
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*Snake's forward smash has the same amount of total frames as {{SSBB|Ike}}'s and {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s forward smash. When compared to these two, Snake's forward smash is in the middle in both start-up and ending lag.
*Snake's forward smash has the same amount of total frames as {{SSBB|Ike}}'s and {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s forward smash. When compared to these two, Snake's forward smash is in the middle in both start-up and ending lag.
*Snake and {{SSBB|Luigi}} are the only characters in ''Brawl'' who have a [[taunt]] that can damage an opponent.
*Snake and {{SSBB|Luigi}} are the only characters in ''Brawl'' who have a [[taunt]] that can damage an opponent.
*Snake's song for his [[Classic Mode]] [[Roll Call]] is "Calling to the Night" from ''Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops'', despite him not appearing in said game.
*{{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, and Snake are the only characters in the game whose taunts all temporarily make a held item disappear.
*{{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, and Snake are the only characters in the game whose taunts all temporarily make a held item disappear.