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The largest rise on the tier list was Bayonetta, who rose 19 spots due to the character's consistent popularity in the metagame and the success of players such as {{Sm|Bloom4Eva}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, and {{Sm|TamaPDaifuku}}. In addition, Corrin rose 15 spots due to a renaissance period in 2023 spearheaded by {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}} and {{Sm|SHADIC}}; {{SSBU|Sora}} rose 13 spots as he finally gained more recognition in top level play; and {{SSBU|Snake}} and both {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} rose double digits due to being some of the most popular characters in the current metagame. Two characters that defined the current metagame and were mains of one of the [[Four Horsemen]] — Sonic and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} — rose into the top 3, and 9 panelists notably listed Sonic as first instead of Steve. In the lower tiers, {{SSBU|Lucario}}, {{SSBU|Incineroar}}, and [[Pit (SSBU)|the]] [[Dark Pit (SSBU)|Pits]] all rose double digits due to improving results, thanks to the efforts of both {{Sm|Armadillo}} and {{Sm|Gachipi}} for Lucario, {{Sm|Skyjay}} for Incineroar, and {{Sm|Zackray}} for the Pits. | The largest rise on the tier list was Bayonetta, who rose 19 spots due to the character's consistent popularity in the metagame and the success of players such as {{Sm|Bloom4Eva}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, and {{Sm|TamaPDaifuku}}. In addition, Corrin rose 15 spots due to a renaissance period in 2023 spearheaded by {{Sm|Neo|p=Japan}} and {{Sm|SHADIC}}; {{SSBU|Sora}} rose 13 spots as he finally gained more recognition in top level play; and {{SSBU|Snake}} and both {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} rose double digits due to being some of the most popular characters in the current metagame. Two characters that defined the current metagame and were mains of one of the [[Four Horsemen]] — Sonic and {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} — rose into the top 3, and 9 panelists notably listed Sonic as first instead of Steve. In the lower tiers, {{SSBU|Lucario}}, {{SSBU|Incineroar}}, and [[Pit (SSBU)|the]] [[Dark Pit (SSBU)|Pits]] all rose double digits due to improving results, thanks to the efforts of both {{Sm|Armadillo}} and {{Sm|Gachipi}} for Lucario, {{Sm|Skyjay}} for Incineroar, and {{Sm|Zackray}} for the Pits. | ||
On the other hand, the biggest drops were from characters that either lost their best players to other characters (such as {{SSBU|Byleth}} and {{SSBU|Mega Man}}) or had noticeably worse performances in the current metagame (such as {{SSBU|Bowser}} and {{SSBU|Young Link}}). In the higher tiers, the most notable drops were {{SSBU|Roy}}, who fell 11 spots due to the decline, retirement, or hiatus of his best players that year; {{SSBU|Wolf}}, who fell 10 spots due to the character's weaknesses being more exploitable (such as his recovery) and growing opinions that the character was overrated despite his popularity; and {{SSBU|Joker}}, who fell out of the top 3 due to {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s decline and {{Sm|Zackray}}'s greater focus on the Pits, with newer Joker players not being as strong as the two. | On the other hand, the biggest drops were from characters that either lost their best players to other characters (such as {{SSBU|Byleth}} and {{SSBU|Mega Man}}) or had noticeably worse performances in the current metagame (such as {{SSBU|Bowser}} and {{SSBU|Young Link}}). In the higher tiers, the most notable drops were {{SSBU|Roy}}, who fell 11 spots due to the decline, retirement, or hiatus of his best players that year; {{SSBU|Wolf}}, who fell 10 spots due to the character's weaknesses being more exploitable (such as his recovery) and growing opinions that the character was overrated despite his popularity; and {{SSBU|Joker}}, who fell out of the top 3 due to {{Sm|MkLeo}}'s decline and {{Sm|Zackray}}'s greater focus on the Pits, with newer Joker players not being as strong as the two. This is the second time {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} has been ranked in his own tier at the bottom, the first time being the fifth tier list in Brawl. | ||
The change in a character's score generally correlated with the direction they moved. The exceptions to this were {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}, who fell a spot despite its score going up, as well as {{SSBU|Pichu}}, {{SSBU|Palutena}}, {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}, {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}, {{SSBU|Ryu}}, {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, and the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, who rose on the tier list despite their scores going down. | The change in a character's score generally correlated with the direction they moved. The exceptions to this were {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}, who fell a spot despite its score going up, as well as {{SSBU|Pichu}}, {{SSBU|Palutena}}, {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}, {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}, {{SSBU|Ryu}}, {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, and the {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, who rose on the tier list despite their scores going down. | ||
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==Third tier list (February 17th, 2025)== | ==Third tier list (February 17th, 2025)== | ||
{{UltimateTiers}} | {{UltimateTiers}} | ||
This is the third tier list released by [[LumiRank]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://luminosity.gg/news/smash-ultimates-3rd-official-tier-list|title=Smash Ultimate's 3rd Official Tier List}}</ref> The methodology remained largely the same from the previous ones, with only notable difference being the removals of the D- and E- tiers. As such, the individual tiers themselves remain undefined. 100 players who were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]] or the [[LumiRank 2024.2]] submitted ballots, with 7 being tossed out due to rating fewer than 10 characters. {{SSBU|Steve}} was the only character scored by every panelist while {{SSBU|Ike}} | This is the third tier list released by [[LumiRank]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://luminosity.gg/news/smash-ultimates-3rd-official-tier-list|title=Smash Ultimate's 3rd Official Tier List}}</ref> The methodology remained largely the same from the previous ones, with the only notable difference being the removals of the D- and E- tiers. As such, the individual tiers themselves remain undefined. 100 players who were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2024.1]] or the [[LumiRank 2024.2]] submitted ballots, with 7 being tossed out due to rating fewer than 10 characters. {{SSBU|Steve}} was the only character scored by every panelist while {{SSBU|Ike}} and {{SSBU|Lucas}} were scored by the fewest. | ||
Steve remained the undisputed #1 character, however he received slightly fewer #1 votes than the previous year. {{SSBU|Sonic | Steve remained the undisputed #1 character, however he received slightly fewer #1 votes than the previous year. {{SSBU|Sonic}} and {{SSBU|Kazuya}} also received votes for #1, with Kazuya receiving slightly more than Sonic. Sonic, {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Mario}}, {{SSBU|Roy}}, and {{SSBU|Pyra}}/{{SSBU|Mythra}} had the lowest standard deviation, while {{SSBU|King Dedede}}, {{SSBU|Pichu}}, {{SSBU|Little Mac}}, {{SSBU|Marth}}, and {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} had the highest. | ||
After ranking towards the middle on the first two lists despite strong results and representation, {{SSBU|Luigi}} skyrocketed into the top 20 and improved his standings by 21 spots, marking the largest rise between any ''Ultimate'' tier list. Likewise, {{SSBU|Olimar}} and {{SSBU|Hero}} also rose significantly, the former thanks to continued success from {{Sm|Shuton}} and additional strong results from {{Sm|Candle}}, and the latter due major improvements to {{Sm|Akakikusu}} and {{Sm|BeastModePaul}}'s results. {{SSBU|Bayonetta}}, {{SSBU|Falco}}, and {{SSBU|Toon Link}} all had notable rises as well thanks to their best players reaching new heights, especially in Japan. Finally, several characters who had notable drops on the previous tier list, including Roy and {{Sm|Ken}}, were able to recoup some of their losses in the third tier list thanks to stronger results from their best players. In the lower tiers, the {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} renaissance of 2024 led him to rise 15 spots, while {{SSBU|Kirby}} had the next-highest rise, rising 10 spots thanks to the efforts of {{Sm|Guilheww}} and {{Sm|JeJaJeJa}}. Finally, {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} and {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} both have noticeable rises, the former thanks to {{Sm|Toriguri}}'s meteoric rise, and the latter due to greater tournament success, especially at a regional level, thanks to dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Akari Mizunashi}}, {{Sm|Oolong}}, and {{Sm|X'avier}}. | After ranking towards the middle on the first two lists despite strong results and representation, {{SSBU|Luigi}} skyrocketed into the top 20 and improved his standings by 21 spots, marking the largest rise between any ''Ultimate'' tier list. Likewise, {{SSBU|Olimar}} and {{SSBU|Hero}} also rose significantly, the former thanks to continued success from {{Sm|Shuton}} and additional strong results from {{Sm|Candle}}, and the latter due major improvements to {{Sm|Akakikusu}} and {{Sm|BeastModePaul}}'s results. {{SSBU|Bayonetta}}, {{SSBU|Falco}}, and {{SSBU|Toon Link}} all had notable rises as well thanks to their best players reaching new heights, especially in Japan. Finally, several characters who had notable drops on the previous tier list, including Roy and {{Sm|Ken}}, were able to recoup some of their losses in the third tier list thanks to stronger results from their best players. In the lower tiers, the {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}} renaissance of 2024 led him to rise 15 spots, while {{SSBU|Kirby}} had the next-highest rise, rising 10 spots thanks to the efforts of {{Sm|Guilheww}} and {{Sm|JeJaJeJa}}. Finally, {{SSBU|Banjo & Kazooie}} and {{SSBU|Wii Fit Trainer}} both have noticeable rises, the former thanks to {{Sm|Toriguri}}'s meteoric rise, and the latter due to greater tournament success, especially at a regional level, thanks to dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Akari Mizunashi}}, {{Sm|Oolong}}, and {{Sm|X'avier}}. | ||
Conversely, the absence and worse results from {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}'s best players led them to drop double-digits, while {{SSBU|Sheik}} and {{SSBU|Lucina}} also had double-digit drops due to them being less effective in the newer metagame. Despite having one of the largest drops in the second tier list, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} dropped even further as his weaknesses became increasingly more frustrating for his players, becoming the character with the largest drop overall. The greatest drop on the third tier list, however, belongs to Marth, whose tipper issues and reputation as one of the least popular characters in competitive play led him to drop 16 spots. | Conversely, the absence and worse results from {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}, {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}, and {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}'s best players led them to drop double-digits, while {{SSBU|Sheik}} and {{SSBU|Lucina}} also had double-digit drops due to them being less effective in the newer metagame. Despite having one of the largest drops in the second tier list, {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} dropped even further as his weaknesses became increasingly more frustrating for his players, becoming the character with the largest drop overall since the first tier list. The greatest drop on the third tier list, however, belongs to Marth, whose tipper issues and reputation as one of the least popular characters in competitive play led him to drop 16 spots. | ||
Unlike the previous year, no characters dropped in placement despite having higher scores, while on the other hand, {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}}, {{SSBU|Inkling}}, {{SSBU|Mega Man}}, {{SSBU|Ness | Unlike the previous year, no characters dropped in placement despite having higher scores, while on the other hand, {{SSBU|Duck Hunt}}, {{SSBU|Inkling}}, Lucas, {{SSBU|Mega Man}}, {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Piranha Plant}}, {{SSBU|Ridley}}, {{SSBU|R.O.B.}}, and {{SSBU|Yoshi}} all rose despite having lower scores. | ||
==Tier list chart== | ==Tier list chart== | ||
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