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'''Pit''' ({{ja|ピット|Pitto}}, ''Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced during the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 11th, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D1I5s236o Nintendo Direct@E3 2013]</ref> Rather than retaining Lani Minella as his voice actor from the English version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Pit is now voiced by Antony Del Rio, who reprises his role from the English version of ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. Minami Takayama, who voiced Pit in the Japanese versions of ''Brawl'' and ''Uprising'', also reprises her role.
'''Pit''' ({{ja|ピット|Pitto}}, ''Pit'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. His return to the series was announced during the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 11th, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D1I5s236o Nintendo Direct@E3 2013]</ref>


Pit is currently ranked 32nd/33rd out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier and tying him with his [[clone]], {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}. This is a moderate drop from his placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 17th out of 38. Pit's frame data is deceptively fast, as almost the entirety of his moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. On a related note, all of his aerial attacks are capable of [[auto-canceling]] with a [[short hop]]. When these traits are coupled with his disjointed range and [[projectile]], [[Palutena Bow]], Pit boasts a very effective [[neutral game]].
Rather than retaining Lani Minella as his voice actor from the English version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Pit is now voiced by Antony Del Rio, who reprises his role from the English version of ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. However, he remains uncredited, possibly due to being a union-based voice actor. Minami Takayama, who voiced Pit in the Japanese versions of ''Brawl'' and ''Uprising'', also reprises her role, with new voice clips.


Pit is also among the handful of characters who possesses [[Double jump#Multiple double jumps|multiple double jumps]], which not only assists his recovery, but also makes him very capable at [[edge-guarding]]. Lastly, Pit's grab game has improved considerably: his forward throw now possesses KO potential, and the changes to [[hitstun]] canceling have made his down throw into a very reliable combo starter.
Pit, alongside his [[clone]] {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, is ranked 32nd out of 54 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier. This is a moderate drop from his placement in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 17th out of 38, making this Pit's worst tier placement yet. Pit's frame data is deceptively fast, as almost the entirety of his moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. On a related note, all of his aerial attacks are capable of [[auto-canceling]] with a [[short hop]]. When these traits are coupled with his disjointed range and [[projectile]], [[Palutena Bow]], Pit boasts a very effective [[neutral game]].


However, Pit's KO potential is unimpressive: aside from his forward smash and edge-guarding, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). Changes to game mechanics have also nerfed Pit in certain ways: the removal of [[gliding]] hinders his recovery, while [[Edge-guarding#Ledge trump|edge trumping]] hinders his edge-guarding potential.
Pit is also among the handful of characters who possesses [[Double jump#Multiple double jumps|multiple double jumps]], which not only assists his recovery and landing options, but also makes him very capable at [[edge-guarding]]. Lastly, Pit's grab game has improved considerably: his forward throw now possesses KO potential, and the changes to [[hitstun canceling]] have made his down throw into a very reliable combo starter.
 
However, Pit's KO potential is unimpressive: aside from edge-guarding and his forward/up smashes, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). Changes to game mechanics have also nerfed Pit in certain ways: the removal of [[gliding]] hinders his recovery, while [[Edge-guarding#Ledge trump|edge trumping]] hinders his edge-guarding potential.


Although Pit has a small playerbase, he has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success, thanks to the likes of {{Sm|Earth}}, {{Sm|Kuro}} and {{Sm|KiraFlax}}. Earth, in particular, has demonstrated Pit's viability: he has won a number of regional tournaments; achieved a number of above-average placings at the regional and national levels in both singles and [[doubles]] play; and was ranked 35th on [[Panda Global Rankings]]' v3 list.
Although Pit has a small playerbase, he has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success, thanks to the likes of {{Sm|Earth}}, {{Sm|Kuro}} and {{Sm|KiraFlax}}. Earth, in particular, has demonstrated Pit's viability: he has won a number of regional tournaments; achieved a number of above-average placings at the regional and national levels in both singles and [[doubles]] play; and was ranked 35th on [[Panda Global Rankings]]' v3 list.
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As a beginner-friendly character, Pit has a low learning curve, yet is quite rewarding when played wisely. His ease of use is probably best exemplified by his frame data: aside from six moves (forward tilt, forward smash, and forward, back, up and down aerials), the rest of Pit's normal moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. Pit's neutral special, [[Palutena Bow]], reinforces his ease of use: its ability to be [[charge]]d and easily maneuvered makes it very useful for zoning, edge-guarding, and even [[mindgame]]s. When these traits are coupled with his {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}}'s disjointed range, Pit's [[neutral game]] is among the most effective in ''SSB4'' when utilized properly.
As a beginner-friendly character, Pit has a low learning curve, yet is quite rewarding when played wisely. His ease of use is probably best exemplified by his frame data: aside from six moves (forward tilt, forward smash, and forward, back, up and down aerials), the rest of Pit's normal moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. Pit's neutral special, [[Palutena Bow]], reinforces his ease of use: its ability to be [[charge]]d and easily maneuvered makes it very useful for zoning, edge-guarding, and even [[mindgame]]s. When these traits are coupled with his {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}}'s disjointed range, Pit's [[neutral game]] is among the most effective in ''SSB4'' when utilized properly.


Much like his attributes, Pit's moveset is balanced, so much so that it seemingly has no glaring strengths of weaknesses. When coupled with his great neutral game, Pit's edge-guarding potential, [[punishment]] ability, and conversions are all balanced compared to the rest of the cast. Pit's ground game overall possesses a decent level of utility. Neutral attack, down tilt, dash attack and down smash are useful spacing options, thanks to their quick start-up and knockback values. However, they also have particular strengths: neutral attack can be [[jab cancel]]ed easily; down tilt and dash attack can start combos at low percentages; and down smash's back hit is a [[semi-spike]]. Up tilt and especially up smash are useful anti-air moves, while the latter also boasts enough power to score KOs. Lastly, forward smash is Pit's primary KOing option, thanks to it being both his longest ranged ground attack and overall strongest attack.
Much like his attributes, Pit's moveset is balanced, so much so that it seemingly has no glaring strengths or weaknesses. When coupled with his great neutral game, Pit's edge-guarding potential, [[punishment]] ability, and conversions are all balanced compared to the rest of the cast. Pit's ground game overall possesses a decent level of utility. Neutral attack, down tilt and down smash are decent spacing options, thanks to their quick start-up and moderate ending lag in proportion to their range.
 
Neutral attack is also useful for [[jab cancel]]ing, while dash attack can punish landings and whiffed attacks very effectively, and down smash's back hit is a moderately strong [[semi-spike]]. Up tilt and especially up smash are useful anti-air moves, while the latter also boasts enough power to score KOs. Lastly, forward smash is Pit's strongest KOing option, and is tied with {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Lucina}}, and {{SSB4|Samus}}' forward smashes as the fastest smash attack of its kind in the game.
 
Unlike in ''Brawl'', Pit now possesses a respectable grab game. His grabs' ranges have increased, while his dash grab's decreased start-up and ending lag make it much safer. However, his forward and down throws underwent the most noticeable improvements. Forward throw's increased base knockback enables it to KO at high percentages while near the edge, whereas the changes to hitstun canceling have made down throw into a very reliable combo starter. Although Pit's up and back throws have less utility in comparison, they have decent damage outputs and launch opponents into unfavorable positions. These traits make them useful at keeping his forward throw [[Stale-move negation|fresh]] for a later KO attempt, as well as alleviating the staleness of his other moves.
 
Pit's air game is also useful, thanks to his aerial attacks' ability to [[auto-cancel]] and their particular strengths. Neutral aerial has the lowest amount of startup lag out of his entire moveset, a long duration, and an excellent auto-cancel window. Altogether, these traits make it useful for edge-guarding, approaching and, when [[SHFF]]'d, starting combos. Forward and up aerials are reliable followups from down throw; in addition, the former is useful for approaching and edge-guarding, whereas the latter is excellent for juggling. Back aerial is Pit's strongest aerial attack when sweetspotted, making it ideal for spacing as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]] or KOing outright. Lastly, down aerial is useful for edge-guarding, thanks to it being a meteor smash during its first frame, and its fairly large range also makes it decent for approaching.


Unlike in ''Brawl'', Pit now possesses a respectable grab game. His grabs' ranges have increased, while his dash grab's decreased start-up and ending lag make it much safer. However, his forward and down throws underwent the most noticeable improvements. Forward throw's increased base knockback enables it to KO at high percentages while near the edge, whereas the changes to [[hitstun]] canceling have made down throw into a very reliable combo starter. Although Pit's up and back throws have significantly less utility in comparison, they have decent damage outputs and launch opponents into unfavorable positions. These traits make them useful at keeping his forward throw [[Stale-move negation|fresh]] for a later KO attempt, as well as alleviating the staleness of his other moves.
In the transition to ''SSB4'', almost the entirety of Pit's [[special move]]set underwent numerous changes in reference to ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. His new side and down specials use weapons that debuted in ''Uprising''; his new up special references [[Palutena]]'s ability to grant him the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}; and his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]] uses the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}}. [[Upperdash Arm]] functions very similarly to [[Raptor Boost]]: it propels Pit forward and, upon making contact with something, results in him throwing an uppercut that has a decent damage output and very high base knockback. As a result, it boasts KO potential unlike [[Angel Ring]], at the cost of damage racking potential. Upperdash Arm also has utility outside of offense: it grants super [[armor]]; can [[reflect]] projectiles; and can function as a horizontal recovery option. However, it is very punishable because of its dash's noticeable start-up lag and extreme amount of ending lag, especially when it misses. Upperdash Arm's deflection property is also fairly inconsequential, since it reflects projectiles at an upward diagonal angle instead of directly back at the opponent.


Pit's air game is also useful, thanks to his aerial attacks' ability to [[Auto-canceling|auto-cancel]] and their particular strengths. Neutral aerial has the lowest amount of start-up lag out of his entire moveset, a long duration, and an excellent auto-cancel window. Altogether, these traits make it useful for edge-guarding, approaching and, when [[Short hop fast fall L-cancel#Short hop fast fall|SHFF]]'d, starting combos. Forward and up aerials are reliable follow-ups from down throw; in addition, the former is useful for approaching and edge-guarding, whereas the latter is excellent for juggling. Back aerial is Pit's strongest aerial attack when sweetspotted, making it ideal for spacing as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]] or KOing outright. Lastly, down aerial is useful for edge-guarding, thanks to it being a meteor smash during its first frame. However, its fairly large range also makes it decent for approaching.
[[Power of Flight]] covers an impressive amount of distance, and be angled to propel Pit either vertically, diagonally, or almost horizontally. It also offers better protection compared to [[Wings of Icarus]]: Pit can immediately reuse it upon being hit, and it grants [[intangibility]] that lasts slightly longer than Wings of Icarus' [[invincibility]]. However, Power of Flight's linearity results in it lacking the unpredictability and impressive versatility that Wings of Icarus possesses. Lastly, [[Guardian Orbitars]] protect Pit on his left and right sides with energy shields that [[Reflection|reflect]] projectiles. They are also capable of [[Windbox#Pushing attacks|pushing]] opponents back, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. While these traits make them seem like a direct upgrade of [[Mirror Shield]], the Orbitars are not indestructible like the Shield: should they end up being destroyed, they cannot be used again for 10 seconds. In addition, their high amount of ending lag makes them highly risky when used on the ground or when landing.


In the transition to ''SSB4'', almost the entirety of Pit's [[special move]]set underwent numerous changes in reference to ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. His new side and down specials use weapons that debuted in ''Uprising''; his new up special references [[Palutena]]'s ability to grant him the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}; and his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]] uses the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}}. [[Upperdash Arm]] functions very similarly to [[Raptor Boost]]: it propels Pit forward and, upon making contact with something, results in him throwing an uppercut that has a decent damage output and very high base knockback. As a result, it boasts KO potential unlike [[Angel Ring]], but lacks damage racking potential. Upperdash Arm also has utility outside of offense: it grants super [[armor]], can [[reflection|deflect]] projectiles, and can function as a horizontal recovery option. However, it is very punishable because of its dash's noticeable start-up lag and extreme amount of ending lag, especially when it misses. Upperdash Arm's deflection property is also fairly inconsequential, since it deflects projectiles at an upward diagonal angle instead of directly back at the opponent.
Despite his strengths, Pit does have some weaknesses. Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, most characters are able to outperform him in various areas: as examples, Mario himself and {{SSB4|Luigi}} have more versatile combo games; {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} has better mobility; {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} are better at [[camp]]ing; {{SSB4|Cloud}} has greater range; and {{SSB4|Charizard}} is overall much stronger. Pit's KO potential, however, is his most noticeable weakness. Despite possessing a serviceable amount of KOing options, only his forward smash and up smash are consistently effective, and even these are highly unsafe on shield. In comparison, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (down smash, forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). This, in turn, is further compounded by his lack of guaranteed KO set-ups.


[[Power of Flight]] covers an impressive amount of distance, and be angled to propel Pit either vertically, diagonally, or almost horizontally. It also offers better protection compared to [[Wings of Icarus]]: Pit can immediately reuse it upon being hit, and it grants [[intangibility]] that lasts slightly longer than Wings of Icarus' [[invincibility]]. However, Power of Flight's linearity results in it lacking the unpredictability and impressive versatility that Wings of Icarus possesses. Lastly, [[Guardian Orbitars]] protect Pit on his left and right sides with energy shields that [[Reflection|reflect]] projectiles. They are also capable of [[Wind#Pushing attacks|pushing]] opponents back, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. While these traits make them seem like a direct upgrade of [[Mirror Shield]], the Orbitars are not indestructible like the Shield: should they end up being destroyed, they cannot be used again for 10 seconds.
Although [[rage]] alleviates Pit's KO potential, his average endurance means that he cannot utilize it as consistently or effectively as heavier characters can. In addition, rage also hinders Pit's combo game out of down throw and neutral aerial, which are two of Pit's most effective combo starters. As a result, Pit will typically spend a comparatively longer time racking up damage before attempting to score a KO, and will often give the opponent high amounts of rage in the process.


Despite his strengths, Pit does have some weaknesses. Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, most characters are able to outperform him in various areas: Mario himself and {{SSB4|Luigi}} have more versatile combo games; {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} has better mobility; {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} are better at [[camp]]ing; {{SSB4|Cloud}} has greater range; and {{SSB4|Charizard}} is overall much stronger. Pit's KO potential, however, is his most noticeable weakness. Despite possessing a serviceable amount of KOing options, only his forward smash is consistently effective. In comparison, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (forward throw and [[Upperdash Arm]]). This, in turn, is further compounded by his lack of guaranteed KO set-ups. Although [[rage]] alleviates Pit's KO potential, his average endurance means that he cannot utilize it as consistently or effectively as heavier characters can. However, rage also hinders Pit's combo game, which can be a noticeable issue is he has failed to properly use his combos while having minimal damage. As a result, Pit will typically spend a comparatively longer time racking up damage before attempting to score a KO.
Each of Pit's aerials also come with noticeable drawbacks. Neutral aerial has notoriously small loop hitboxes which opponents can SDI out of; forward aerial has small initial hitboxes; up aerial is among the slowest in the game relative to its power; and down aerial is inconsistent because its multiple hitboxes launch at different angles. Although all of Pit's aerials auto-cancel with a short hop, none of them auto-cancel with a short hop buffered fast fall. This means that all Pit players must manually delay their fast fall perfectly in order to use neutral, back and forward aerials effectively. This can also make Pit's combos and pressure game difficult to execute.


Although it is still long-distanced, Pit's recovery has nevertheless worsened since ''Brawl''. Once renowned for its versatility, Pit's recovery is now linear and predictable: his double jumps are lower, [[Glide|gliding]] has been removed, and Power of Flight is largely inferior to Wings of Icarus because of it functioning like a traditional recovery move. Additionally, while Upperdash Arm can aid Pit's horizontal recovery, it has an extreme amount of ending lag when performed in the air, making it extremely risky when improperly used as a recovery option. Lastly, Pit's grab game is slightly offset by his slightly below-average traction, which can make [[shield grab]]s slightly difficult to use when blocking powerful attacks.
Despite the fact that most of Pit's aerials are relatively weak, each has large amounts of landing lag. When coupled with Pit's slow air speed and his forward aerial's very small initial hitboxes, Pit noticeably struggles to both land and contest other aerial opponents. In the end, Pit's aerials are helpful in his advantage state and supplement his grounded neutral game, but are much less useful when he is disadvantaged.


Pit possesses some decent [[Character customization|custom moves]]. Guiding Bow grants even more control over the arrow's curvature, albeit at the cost of a lower damage output. Interception Arm functions similarly to a [[counterattack]] and boasts better KO potential, thanks to its higher damage output and knockback. However, it lacks any recovery potential because of it moving Pit very slightly backward upon being used. Breezy Flight makes Pit more difficult to gimp at its start, but at the cost of weakening his long-distanced recovery. Lastly, Amplifying Orbitars are significantly stronger reflectors, making them a better choice against projectile-reliant characters. However, they lack pushboxes and have less durability.
Although it is still long-distanced, Pit's recovery has nevertheless worsened since ''Brawl''. Once renowned for its versatility, Pit's recovery is now linear and predictable: his double jumps are lower; [[gliding]] has been removed; and Power of Flight is largely inferior to Wings of Icarus because of it functioning like a traditional recovery move. Additionally, while Upperdash Arm can aid Pit's horizontal recovery, it has an extreme amount of ending lag when performed in the air, making it extremely risky when improperly used as a recovery option. Lastly, Pit's grab game is slightly offset by his slightly below-average traction, which can make [[shield grab]]s slightly difficult to use when blocking powerful attacks.


All in all, Pit's strengths are on par with his weaknesses. His great neutral game synchronizes well with his impressive damage racking potential, while his multiple jumps and Power of Flight's excellent travel distance make him very effective at edge-guarding and fairly difficult to KO while off-stage. However, Pit's unimpressive KO potential makes him largely reliant on his forward smash and impressive edge-guarding potential in order to reliably score KOs.
Pit possesses some decent [[Character customization|custom moves]]. Guiding Bow grants even more control over the arrow's curvature, albeit at the cost of a lower damage output. Interception Arm functions similarly to a [[counterattack]] and boasts better KO potential, thanks to its higher damage output and knockback. However, it lacks any recovery potential because of it moving Pit very slightly backward upon being used, and also forces him into his lengthy aerial ending lag while in midair. Breezy Flight makes Pit more difficult to gimp at its start, but at the cost of weakening his long-distanced recovery. Lastly, Amplifying Orbitars are significantly stronger reflectors, making them a better choice against projectile-reliant characters. However, they lack pushboxes and have less durability.


Despite being a very balanced character, players may overlook Pit in favor of his fellow all-rounder Mario, due to the latter having better frame data and consistent KO potential. This has also been reflected in his tournament representation, which is minimal outside of Japan, much like in ''Brawl''. However, Pit has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success in the competitive scene: {{Sm|Earth}} has won a number of regional tournaments, while he, {{Sm|Chompy}}, {{Sm|Kuro}} and {{Sm|KiraFlax}} have collectively achieved a number of above-average tournament results at the regional and national levels in both singles and [[doubles]] play.
All in all, Pit's strengths are on par with his weaknesses. His moveset consists of many moves with either long ranges (his grounded moves and back aerial); long durations (neutral/forward/up aerials and forward tilt); low ending lag (auto-canceled neutral/forward aerials, down smash and Palutena Bow); or quick movement (dash attack, dash grab and Upperdash Arm). This combination of traits, along with his good grounded mobility, allows Pit to reliably keep opponents in a disadvantage state, either stuck trying to land or getting off the edge.


==Changes from ''Brawl''==
In the end, this is arguably Pit's saving grace: he can cover enough options and retain advantage long enough to rack up more damage than a character of his limited combo potential should. However, he suffers from unimpressive KO potential similarly to lightweights, yet lacks the extended combo options and safe pressuring options that they typically possess for damage racking. Conversely, Pit also has a poor disadvantage state like many heavyweights, yet his overall damage output is considerably lower than most of theirs.
Pit received some of the most noticeable changes of any returning [[veteran]], similarly to {{SSB4|Bowser}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Roy}}, {{SSB4|King Dedede}} and {{SSB4|Charizard}}. Most of his moves have been heavily altered, with his [[special move]]s being the most noticeably changed in order to reference ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. As a result, Pit received a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', with the latter outweighing the former.


Due to Pit's special moveset being changed to reflect ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', it has received a mix of both buffs and nerfs. Pit's new side special, Upperdash Arm, provides the most utility out of the three: it possesses KO potential and super [[armor]]; can be used for horizontal recovery; and can deflect projectiles. His new down special, Guardian Orbitars, provide protection on both sides, but have limited durability. Lastly, Pit's new up special, [[Power of Flight]], can be immediately reused even if he is hit during its usage, though it has vastly less versatility because of its strictly linear path.
Despite being a very balanced character, players often overlook Pit in favor of his fellow all-rounder Mario, due to the latter having better frame data and consistent KO potential. This has also been reflected in his tournament representation, which is minimal outside of Japan, much like in ''Brawl''. However, Pit has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success in the competitive scene: {{Sm|Earth}} has won a number of regional tournaments, while {{Sm|Chompy}}, {{Sm|Len}}, {{Sm|Kuro}}, and {{Sm|KiraFlax}} have collectively achieved a number of above-average tournament results at the regional and national levels in both singles and [[doubles]] play.


Pit's previously poor grab game has been improved: the changes to [[hitstun]] canceling make his down throw into a very useful combo starter, while his forward throw has KO potential at very high percentages. The removal of [[Meteor smash#Meteor canceling|meteor canceling]] benefits Pit overall, as he is no longer as vulnerable to meteor smashes relative to the cast. On a related note, his down aerial has also become capable of [[meteor smash]]ing, which slightly improves his edge-guarding potential. Pit's grounded mobility has improved, which allows him to extend his combos and apply more grounded pressure to his opponents.
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Pit received some of the most noticeable changes of any returning [[veteran]], similarly to {{SSB4|Bowser}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Roy}}, {{SSB4|King Dedede}} and {{SSB4|Charizard}}. Most of his moves have been heavily altered, with his [[special move]]s being the most noticeably changed in order to reference ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''. As a result, Pit's transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'' saw him receive a mix of [[buff]]s and [[nerf]]s, but due to his key weaknesses being more exploitable, he has been overall nerfed.


However, Pit has received some significant nerfs, most notably to his recovery: it is now hindered by lower and less floaty [[double jump]]s, the removal of [[Glide|gliding]], and Power of Flight's aforementioned lack of versatility. Many of Pit's attacks also have lower damage outputs, shorter hitbox durations, and increased start-up and ending lag. This is notably obvious with [[Palutena Bow]] and his back aerial, which were one of the most reliable projectiles in ''Brawl'' and one of Pit's most reliable KOing options, respectively.
Due to Pit's special moveset being changed to reflect ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', it has received a mix of both buffs and nerfs. Pit's new side special, Upperdash Arm, provides the most utility out of the three: it possesses KO potential and super [[armor]]; can be used for horizontal recovery; and can deflect projectiles. His new down special, Guardian Orbitars, provide protection on both sides, but have limited durability. Lastly, Pit's new up special, [[Power of Flight]], can be immediately reused even if he is hit during its usage, though it has vastly less versatility because of its strictly linear path as well as lacking the windbox and advanced techniques [[Wings of Icarus]] had.


In addition to the removal of gliding, other game mechanic changes within ''SSB4'' have indirectly nerfed Pit. [[Footstool Jump|Phantom footstool jumping]] hinders his combo game, as it allows his opponents to alleviate pressure that he can apply when edge-guarding or in the neutral game. Additionally, the removal of [[edge-hogging]] in favor of [[Edge-guarding#Ledge trump|edge trumping]] nerfs Pit's edge-guarding potential, which is further compounded by the majority of the cast having improved recoveries. Lastly, [[rage]] is a mixed bag for Pit: while it alleviates his unimpressive KO potential, his merely average endurance results in him being unable to utilize it as consistently or effectively as other characters.
Pit's previously poor grab game has been improved: the changes to hitstun canceling make his down throw into a very useful combo starter, while his forward throw has KO potential at very high percentages. The removal of [[Meteor smash#Meteor canceling|meteor canceling]] benefits Pit more than other returning veterans, as he is no longer more vulnerable to meteor smashes than most of the rest of the cast and he has gained a new meteor smash with his down aerial. Pit's grounded mobility has improved, which allows him to extend his combos and apply more grounded pressure to his opponents.


Overall, Pit's strengths from ''Brawl'' did not carry over well to ''SSB4'', and his buffs do not fully compensate for his nerfs. As a result of these changes, Pit's position relative to the cast is debatable, considering the fact that most of his fellow veterans, particularly those that were once low-tier or bottom-tier, have also been buffed to varying degrees.
However, Pit has received some significant nerfs, most notably to his recovery: it is now hindered by lower and less floaty [[double jump]]s, the removal of [[gliding]], and Power of Flight's aforementioned lack of versatility. Many of Pit's attacks also have lower damage outputs, shorter hitbox durations, and increased start-up and ending lag. This is notably obvious with [[Palutena Bow]] and his back aerial, with the former being laggier, travelling much slower and being less maneuverable while the latter has drastically reduced KO potential going from one of the most powerful back aerials to a back aerial with below average power.
 
In addition to the removal of gliding, other game mechanic changes within ''Smash 4'' have indirectly nerfed Pit. The removal of [[edge-hogging]] in favor of [[ledge trump]]ing nerfs Pit's edge-guarding potential (although it greatly benefits Power of Flight), which is further compounded by the majority of the cast having improved recoveries. Additionally, [[rage]] is a mixed bag for Pit: while it alleviates his unimpressive KO potential, his merely average endurance results in him being unable to utilize it as consistently or effectively as other characters. As a result, Pit generally has more trouble KOing effectively while becoming easier to KO himself.
 
Overall, Pit's strengths and weaknesses are more balanced out as while he has no detrimental weaknesses, he also lacks any highly notably strengths or options putting him at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the cast who either have much more prevalent strengths or they posses moves with far more utility. As a result of these changes, Pit is worse overall as his weaknesses were not properly addressed while his strengths were toned down. The general changes to the game's mechanics also benefit him less than other returning veterans. Pit's position relative to the cast is debatable, as while a majority of the veterans ranked above him in ''Brawl'' were either nerfed to some degree or were outright removed, some of the veterans who were once low-tier or bottom-tier, have been buffed to varying degrees and most of the rest of the returning veterans benefit from ''Smash 4''{{'}}s mechanics more than he does to the point where some characters are far more effective in ''Smash 4'' regardless of if the character was directly buffed or nerfed overall.


===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Pit's design has changed. His eyes are now slightly larger; his nose is now slightly smaller; and his hair is now slightly longer and maple brown, instead of auburn. Additionally, Pit's ornaments are now metallic gold, instead of aureolin; his leg ring is now ornate, instead of plain; his leotard now has a matte finish, instead of a satin finish; his [[wikipedia:Fibula (brooch)|plate fibula]] has a thinner plate and a larger gem; his {{s|wikipedia|bracer}}s and {{s|wikipedia|buskin}}s are thicker; and his buskins have larger buckles. Lastly, the aesthetic used in ''SSB4'' has resulted in his bracers being sleeker; his bracers, buskins, and [[wikipedia:Gauntlet (glove)|gauntlet]] being slightly more vibrant; and his buskers' fur trim being of a significantly higher visual quality than in ''Brawl''. Altogether, these changes make Pit appear virtually identical to his appearance in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena's Revolting Dinner}}''.}}
*{{change|Pit's design has changed. His eyes are now slightly larger; his nose is now slightly smaller; and his hair is now slightly longer and maple brown, instead of auburn. Additionally, Pit's ornaments are now metallic gold, instead of aureolin; his leg ring is now ornate, instead of plain; his leotard now has a matte finish, instead of a satin finish; his [[wikipedia:Fibula (brooch)|plate fibula]] has a thinner plate and a larger gem; his {{s|wikipedia|bracer}}s and {{s|wikipedia|buskin}}s are thicker; and his buskins have larger buckles. Lastly, the aesthetic used in ''Smash 4'' has resulted in his bracers being sleeker; his bracers, buskins, and [[wikipedia:Gauntlet (glove)|gauntlet]] being slightly more vibrant; and his buskers' fur trim being of a significantly higher visual quality than in ''Brawl''. Altogether, these changes make Pit appear virtually identical to his appearance in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.}}
*{{change|Pit's eye color is now slightly subdued. He also now wears archery gloves on both hands, instead of only wearing one on his left hand. These changes are original to ''SSB4''.}}
*{{change|Pit's eye color is now slightly subdued. He also now wears archery gloves on both hands, instead of only wearing one on his left hand. These changes are unique to ''Smash 4''.}}
*{{change|Pit has received two new [[alternate costume]]s.}}
*{{change|Pit is significantly more expressive. He now scowls with his mouth open during certain attacks; appears alarmed upon [[tripping]]; blushes while being [[grab]]bed; his irises shrink while [[teeter]]ing and {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}upon being [[screen KO]]'d; and he {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}sports a toothy smirk during his new [[victory pose]]. Each of these new expressions are largely based on Pit's expressions used during his conversations in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.}}
*{{change|Pit is significantly more expressive. He now scowls with his mouth open during certain attacks; appears alarmed upon [[tripping]]; blushes while being [[grab]]bed; his irises shrink while [[teeter]]ing and {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}upon being [[screen KO]]'d; and he {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}sports a toothy smirk during his new [[victory pose]]. Each of these new expressions are largely based on Pit's expressions used during his conversations in ''{{s|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.}}
*{{change|Pit has a new victory pose. He now rears his right arm back before thrusting it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} and saying "Victory!" It is based on the pose he strikes upon defeating {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}} at the end of ''Uprising''.}}
*{{change|Pit's on-screen appearance has an updated sound taken directly from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which plays when he descends onto the ground after starting missions or reviving from tall heights.}}
*{{change|Pit now has a [[Smash Taunt]] [[Palutena's Guidance|that can be used on]] [[Palutena's Temple]]. It is based on his conversations with [[Palutena]] in ''Uprising''.}}
*{{change|Pit has a new victory pose. He now rears his right arm back before thrusting it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} and saying "Victory!" It is based on the pose he strikes upon defeating {{s|icaruspedia|Hades}} at the end of ''Uprising''. This replaces his victory pose from ''Brawl'' where he would kneel in prayer and raise his bow upward while saying, "Great Palutena, victory is ours!"}}
*{{change|Pit now says "Come on!" during his up taunt, "That all you got?" during his side taunt, and occasionally "I'm finished!" upon being KO'd. These are alternate translations of his respective quotes in Japanese, which are unchanged. Down taunt is also lower pitched.}}
*{{change|Dash's animation has changed. It is now based on Pit's running animation in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.}}
*{{change|[[Roll]]s, [[spot dodge]] and [[air dodge]] have updated sound effects. They now emit the same sound effect as Pit's dodge from ''Uprising''.}}
*{{change|Pit now has a [[Smash Taunt]] [[Palutena's Guidance|that can be used on]] [[Palutena's Temple]]. It is based on his conversations with [[Palutena]] in ''Uprising''. The animation he performs to access it is identical to his previous victory pose from ''Brawl'', where he kneels and raises his bow victoriously, the latter which happens if the input is successful.}}
*{{change|Pit now says "Come on!" during his up taunt, "That all you got?" during his side taunt, and occasionally "I'm finished!" upon being KO'd. These are alternate translations of his respective quotes in Japanese, which are unchanged. The lattermost being quoted directly from the English releases of ''Kid Icarus'' games, makes having the reference in both Japanese and English. Down taunt is also lower pitched.}}
*{{change|{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} is thicker, slightly longer, and its blades' edges and [[wikipedia:Fuller (weapon)|fullers]] are now metallic gold and cerulean respectively, instead of aureolin and ultramarine, respectively. Additionally, its trail is now whitish gold with cerulean accents, instead of whitish amber. Lastly, its bow and blade swings' sound clips are lower pitched.}}
*{{change|{{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} is thicker, slightly longer, and its blades' edges and [[wikipedia:Fuller (weapon)|fullers]] are now metallic gold and cerulean respectively, instead of aureolin and ultramarine, respectively. Additionally, its trail is now whitish gold with cerulean accents, instead of whitish amber. Lastly, its bow and blade swings' sound clips are lower pitched.}}
*{{change|Palutena Bow no longer emits a sound effect upon being split apart during Pit's [[idle pose]].}}
*{{change|Palutena Bow no longer emits a sound effect upon being split apart during Pit's [[idle pose]].}}


===Attributes===
===Attributes===
*{{change|Pit is [[weight|heavier]] (94 → 96). This improves his endurance, but makes him more susceptible to combos.}}
*{{buff|Pit [[walk]]s faster (1.18 → 1.199).}}
*{{buff|Pit [[walk]]s faster (1.18 → 1.199).}}
*{{buff|Pit [[dash]]es faster (1.583 → 1.66215).}}
*{{buff|Pit [[dash]]es faster (1.583 → 1.66215).}}
*{{nerf|Pit's [[air speed]] is slower (0.893 → 0.89).}}
*{{nerf|Pit's [[air speed]] is slightly slower (0.893 → 0.89), going from the 15th slowest out of 39 characters to the 8th slowest out of 58.}}
*{{change|Pit [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.42 → 1.48). This improves his vertical endurance, but makes him more susceptible to combos.}}
*{{change|Pit [[falling speed|falls]] slightly faster (1.42 → 1.48), although he falls slower relative to the cast. This improves his vertical endurance, but makes him more susceptible to combos.}}
*{{nerf|[[Double jump]]s are lower and less [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]].}}
*{{change|Pit's [[gravity]] is slightly higher (0.075 → 0.081).}}
*{{change|Dash's animation has changed. It is now based on Pit's running animation in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.}}
*{{nerf|Pit's mid air jumps have a lower relative height multiplier (1.05x → 1x) and Pit's third and fourth jumps have less vertical momentum (2 (jump 3)/1.73 (jump 4) → 1.8/1.6). When combined with Pit's higher gravity, this noticeably reduces the height of his jumps.}}
*{{change|[[Roll]]s, [[sidestep]] and [[air dodge]] have updated sound effects. They now emit the same sound effect as Pit's dodge from ''Uprising''.}}
*{{buff|Pit is slightly [[weight|heavier]] (94 → 96), improving his endurance.}}
*{{nerf|The removal of [[Glide|gliding]] hinders Pit's recovery.<ref name="Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref>}}
*{{nerf|Pit's item throw is weaker (1 → 0.9866667). When combined with the removal of [[glide toss]]ing, this considerably hinders his item game.}}
*{{buff|Air dodge has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 32).}}
*{{nerf|Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-26).}}
*{{buff|Back roll has less ending lag (FAF 33 → 28), now matching Pit's forward roll.}}
*{{nerf|Rolls have a shorter duration (frames 4-17 → 4-15).}}
*{{nerf|Spot dodge has a shorter duration (frames 2-20 → 2-16).}}
*{{nerf|The removal of [[gliding]] hinders Pit's recovery. This also means that he no longer has a glide attack removing one of his strongest and safest KO options.<ref name="Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014]</ref>}}


===Ground attacks===
===Ground attacks===
*{{change|Neutral attack's first and second hits deal 1% less damage (3% → 2%), although their knockback was compensated (10 (base)/28 (scaling) → 38/30 (hit 1), 0 (base)/28 (scaling) → 30/30 (hit 2)). This improves their [[jab cancel]]ing potentials, but hinders their damage racking potentials.}}
*[[Neutral attack]]:
*{{nerf|Neutral infinite deals less damage (1% (near)/2% (far) → 0.8%).}}
**{{nerf|Neutral attack's first two hits have more ending lag (FAF 20 (hit 1)/21 (hit 2) → 27/30).}}
*{{buff|Neutral attack's last hit has increased knockback (32 (base)/46 (scaling) → 60/100) and decreased start-up lag (frame 4 → 3). Neutral infinite has also received a finisher,<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAABnUYnly14CnA Pic of the Day: February 26, 2014]</ref> a lunging outward slash. These changes improve their spacing potentials.}}
**{{nerf|The first two hits transition into the next hit later (frame 9 → 12).}}
*{{nerf|Neutral attack's last hit has a shorter duration (frames 4-10 → 3-4).}}
**{{nerf|The first two hits deal less damage (3% → 2%).}}
*{{nerf|Pit has a new forward tilt, a scissoring slash while arcing his body. Compared to the previous forward tilt, it deals less damage (12% → 7% (base)/10% (tip)).}}
**{{buff|The first hit deals more knockback (10 (base), 40 (scaling) → 38/30), which prevents certain characters from escaping the second hit at lower percents as well as improving its [[jab cancel]]ing potential (despite its higher ending lag).}}
*{{buff|Forward tilt has more knockback (12 (base)/95 (scaling) → 40/100) compared to the previous forward tilt, making it better for KOing and spacing in spite of its lower damage output.<ref name="Direct"/>}}
**{{buff|The first hit's angles have been altered (80° → 50°/90°), which overall makes it connect more reliably into the second hit.}}
*{{buff|Forward tilt has less start-up (frame 14 → 10) and ending lag (frame 41 → 40), a longer duration (frames 14-16 → 10-14), and a more vertically expansive hitbox compared to the previous forward tilt.}}
**{{buff|The first hit now uses static extended hitboxes, which overall gives it more horizontal range.}}
*{{nerf|Pit has a new up tilt, a bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to the previous up tilt, it deals less damage (3% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3) → 2%/3%/5%), its first hit has more start-up lag (frame 2 → 6), and its last hit has less knockback scaling (60 → 50), more ending lag (frame 36 → 43) and a shorter duration (frames 15-18 → 15-16).}}
***{{nerf|However, this also gives it less range below Pit.}}
*{{buff|Down tilt deals 5% less damage (11% → 6%), although its knockback was compensated (50 (base)/32 (scaling) → 70/50). These changes grant it combo potential at low percentages.}}
**{{nerf|The first hit's hitboxes are smaller compared to the previous far hitboxes (3.5u/3.84u → 3.3u/3.8u).}}
*{{nerf|Due to its body hitbox being removed, down tilt is no longer a [[meteor smash]]. This hinders its edge-guarding potential. It also has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7).}}
**{{buff|The second hit's near hitbox is larger (2.88u → 3u).}}
*{{nerf|Down tilt's animation has slightly changed. Pit now leans farther inward to perform the kneeling slash. This new animation increases its ending lag (frame 30 → 32).}}
**{{change|The second hit now uses static extended hitboxes. This gives it more range during its second active frame but this also reduces its range above and behind Pit during this frame.}}
*{{change|Pit has a new dash attack, a spinning inward slash. Unlike the previous dash attack, it deals consistent damage (11% (body)/12% (arm)/9% (blade) → 11%).}}
**{{change|The second hit's far hitbox launches opponents at a lower angle (140° → 120°).}}
*{{buff|Dash attack has different knockback (14 (base)/64 (scaling) → 80/50) and less ending lag (frame 45 → 39) compared to the previous dash attack, making it better at spacing and capable of starting combos at low percentages.}}
**{{nerf|The second hit deals more knockback (0 (base), 70/85 (set), 40 (scaling) → 30/0/30). This makes it connect less reliably into the third hit or loop hits (especially at higher percents) and while this would improve its jab canceling potential, this is offset by its higher ending lag, hindering its jab canceling potential overall.}}
*{{nerf|Forward smash deals less damage (7% (hit 1)/12% (hit 2) → 5%/10%), although its knockback was compensated. It also has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 10 (hit 1), 18-20 → 21 (hit 2)).}}
**{{nerf|The second hit's far hitboxes are smaller (3.2u/4.32u → 3u/3u).}}
*{{change|Forward smash's animation has changed. Pit now always splits his Palutena Bow in order to perform a downward slash before quickly reassembling it in order to perform a spinning outward slash. This new animation increases its range, but increases its start-up (frame 6 → 10 (hit 1), frame 18 → 21 (hit 2)) and ending lag (frame 48 → 59).}}  
**{{buff|The third hit deals more knockback (50 (base), 70 (scaling) → 60/100).}}
*{{buff|Due to receiving a late hitbox, up smash's first hit has a longer duration (frame 6 → 6-7). Additionally, its second hit has decreased start-up lag (frame 11 → 10). Lastly, its last hit is stronger,<ref name="Direct"/> improving its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|The third hit has a new animation where Pit stretches further forward and now immediately swings his staff upwards. This along with the far hitbox being moved further away from Pit (y offset: 4.9 → 6) improves its range.}}
*{{change|Up smash's animation has slightly changed. Pit now slightly leans backward while slashing upward. This new animation increases its vertical range, but increases its ending lag (frame 47 → 52) and slightly decreases its horizontal range.}}
**{{buff|The third hit's near hit now consists of one static extended hitbox, giving it more consistent range below Pit.}}
*{{change|Down smash no longer deals consistent damage (13% (body)/12% (base)/10% (tip) (front), 10% (body)/9% (base)/8% (tip) → 12% (body/base)/10% (tip) (both)), although its knockback scaling was compensated (90 → 93).}}
**{{change|The third hit now launches opponents vertically ([[Sakurai angle|361°]] → 70°). This allows it to set up juggles or platform [[tech chase]]s but hinders its edgeguarding potential.}}
*{{buff|Due to its angle being altered (75° → 30°), down smash's back hit is now a [[semi-spike]]. This significantly improves its edge-guarding potential.}}
**{{nerf|The third hit has a shorter duration (frames 3-7 → 3-4).}}
*{{buff|Down smash's animation has slightly changed. Pit now leans farther inward to perform each slash. This new animation increases its range.}}
**{{nerf|The third hit's far hitboxes are smaller (4.5u/3.84u → 3.8u/2.9u).}}
**{{buff|The infinite has a lower [[SDI]] multiplier (1.5x/1.3x → 1x) which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes the infinite more difficult to escape from.}}
**{{buff|The infinite's near hitbox now has consistent set knockback (25/30 (base), 0 (set), 130/100 (scaling) → 0/18/100) and it now has the highest priority, which makes it connect more reliably (although it is still unreliable).}}
**{{buff|The infinite's far hitbox is larger (3.8u → 4u), it is extended and it extends further away from Pit (z offset: 16 → z strectch: 17), giving it more range.}}
**{{change|The infinite's angles have been altered (110°/20°/10°/361° → 25°/120°).}}
**{{change|The infinite now has weight independent knockback.}}
**{{nerf|The infinite deals less damage (1% (near/far)/2% (mid) → 0.8%).}}
**{{nerf|The infinite's near hitbox is smaller (5u/5u/4.5u → 3.4u) and it does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 2 → 5).}}
**{{nerf|The infinite's far hitbox has lower set knockback (10 → 4), making it connect less reliably.}}
**{{nerf|As with other infinites, the infinite now pushes Pit away from his opponent after a few hits. This significantly hinders its damage racking potential, especially at walls.}}
***{{change|If Pit uses the infinite near an edge, this property can potentially push Pit off the edge and cancel the move. This improves its safety but hinders its reliability.}}
**{{buff|Neutral infinite has received an updated finisher, a lunging outward slash. This finisher possesses a hitbox, improving its safety and utility.}}
**{{nerf|The finisher has more ending lag (FAF 12 → 40).}}
*[[Forward tilt]]:
**{{buff|Forward tilt has a new animation where Pit performs a scissoring slash while arcing his body. Pit now moves his body forwards which gives the move more range, despite its hitboxes not extending nearly as far from Pit (z offset: 21 → z stretch: 14).}}
***{{nerf|However, this forwards movement also causes the move to whiff against close opponents as its position inside of Pit has not been changed.}}
**{{buff|Forward tilt has less startup with a longer duration (frames 14-16 → 10-14).}}
***{{nerf|However, its total duration was unchanged, giving it more ending lag.}}
**{{buff|Forward tilt deals more knockback (12 (base), 95 (scaling) → 40/100), improving the far hit's KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{change|Forward tilt's hitboxes are positioned slightly higher (y offset: 7.2 → 7.5).}}
**{{change|Forward tilt now always launches opponents in the direction Pit is facing.}}
**{{nerf|Forward tilt deals less damage (12% → 7% (near)/10% (far)), hindering the near hit's KO potential despite its higher knockback.}}
**{{nerf|Forward tilt no longer deals extra [[shield damage]] (1 → 0).}}
**{{nerf|Forward tilt has smaller hitboxes (5.2u/4.8u/3.84u/4.8u → 3.5u/3.5u).}}
*[[Up tilt]]:
**{{change|Pit's up tilt has a new animation where he performs a bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick.}}
**{{nerf|Up tilt has more startup lag (frame 2 → 6) and ending lag (FAF 36 → 43).}}
**{{nerf|Up tilt deals much less damage (3% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3)/16% (total) → 2%/3%/5%/10%).}}
**{{buff|The first hit is larger (3.5u → 4.5u) and it has been moved further away from Pit (z offset: 0 → 8.5), giving it much more range.}}
***{{nerf|However, this removes its ability to hit opponents behind Pit.}}
**{{buff|The first hit now launches opponents towards Pit (90° → 100°). When considering its altered positioning, this allows it to connect more reliably into the second hit.}}
**{{nerf|The first hit is positioned much higher (y offset: 1.6 → 7), hindering its ability to hit characters below Pit.}}
**{{buff|The second hit has altered angles (115°/75°/90° → [[Autolink angle|365°]]/90°) and knockback (90/0/0 (set), 50/60/70 (scaling) → (60/80)/100). When combined with the weakening of [[SDI]], this allows the second hit to connect more reliably into the third hit.}}
**{{buff|The second hit now has static extended hitboxes on Pit's fit, giving it more consistent range throughout its duration.}}
**{{nerf|The second hit has smaller hitboxes (3.84u/3.84u/5.76u/5.76u → 3u/3u) and its lower hitboxes have been removed, giving it less range.}}
**{{nerf|The second and third hits have a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×), making them easier to [[DI]].}}
**{{buff|The third hit deals more knockback (60 (base), 70 (scaling) → 50/120), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{buff|The third hit has a larger hitbox (3.84u/3.84u/5.76u/5.76u → 7.5u), which is now extended, giving it more range above Pit.}}
**{{change|The third hit now launches opponents at a consistent angle (90°/115°/75° → 83°).}}
**{{nerf|The third hit has a shorter duration (frames 15-18 → 15-16).}}
**{{nerf|The third hit's lower hitboxes have been removed, giving it less range below Pit.}}
*[[Down tilt]]:
**{{buff|Down tilt has an updated animation where Pit now leans farther inward to perform the kneeling slash. This overall gives the move more range despite its hitboxes not extending nearly as far from Pit (z offset: 20 → z stretch: 16).}}
***{{nerf|However, the hitbox does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 3.2 → 7) which along with its new animation, reduces its range inside of him.}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7).}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has more ending lag (FAF 30 → 32).}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt deals much less damage (11% → 6%) and has less base knockback (80 → 70), greatly hindering its KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt now launches opponents at an upwards horizontal angle, rather than a vertical or downwards [[meteor smash]] angle (80° (far)/280° (near) → 55°). This removes its ability to set up juggles (despite its lower knockback) as well as greatly hindering its edgeguarding potential.}}
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a smaller hitbox (4.32u/3.84u/2.88u/2.88u → 2.5u).}}
*[[Dash attack]]:
**{{buff|Pit's dash attack has an altered animation where Pit performs a spinning inward slash. The move covers a considerably higher amount of distance, making it much better as an approach, punishment or followup option.}}
**{{buff|Dash attack has less ending lag (FAF 42 → 39).}}
**{{change|Dash attack now deals consistent damage due to now having one extended hitbox (11% (body)/12% (arm)/9% (blade) → 11%).}}
**{{change|Dash attack has more base knockback but less knockback scaling (20 (base), 100 (scaling) → 80/50). This improves its safety on hit at lower percents and improves its ability to lead into mixups (especially when combined with its higher distance/lower ending lag) but this also hinders its KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack has a smaller hitbox (4.8u/4.32u/3.36u/2.4u → 3.5u) which does not extend as far vertically or horizontally (y/z offsets: (2.8/7.2)/(2/16.8) → 4.5/7, y/z stretch: 7/16).}}
**{{nerf|Dash attack retains the lower launch angle from its previous near hitbox (80°/70°/60° → 60°) which overall hinders its ability to set up juggles.}}
*[[Forward smash]]:
**{{buff|Forward smash has a new animation where Pit now steps a considerable distance forward when performing the move. This new animation considerably improves its range, especially the second hit.}}
**{{buff|Forward smash has larger hitboxes which are now extended (4u/4.3u/3.3u/2.8u (hit 1)/4.1u/4.5u/3.5u/3.1u → (6u/6u/6u/6u)/6u).}}
**{{buff|The first hit launches aerial opponents at a much lower angle (110°/90° → 70°/0°), allowing it to connect more reliably into the second hit against them.}}
**{{change|The first hit launches grounded opponents at a lower angle (110°/90° → 70°/35°) and it has higher set knockback (40 → 43/53) against them. This would make it connect less reliably into the second hit although this is compensated by the second hit's longer range.}}
**{{buff|The second hit deals more knockback (30 (base), 108 (scaling) → 42/122), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 6-8 (hit 1)/18-20 (hit 2) → 10/21), now being tied for being the fastest forward smash (rather than being the sole fastest by multiple frames).}}
***{{nerf|The shorter hitbox duration combined with the hitboxes now being static also means that the move has less vertical range, both above and below Pit.}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 48 → 59).}}
**{{nerf|Forward smash deals less damage (7% (hit 1)/12% (hit 2)/19% (total) → 5%/10%/15%).}}
**{{nerf|The first hit has lower set knockback against aerial opponents (40 → 5/15). The near hit in particular (which has higher priority) no longer has enough hitstun to lead into the second hit, which allows some characters to avoid the second hit, hindering its reliability against aerial opponents.}}
*[[Up smash]]:
**{{buff|Up smash has a new animation where Pit jumps up much higher. The move's hitboxes have been moved upwards to compensate for this change (y offset: 23 (hits 1 and 2)/23.6 (hit 3) → 28/34), giving it considerably more range above Pit.}}
**{{buff|Up smash starts charging later (frame 1 → 2). This means that the move now have consistent startup lag, regardless of if it is [[buffer]]ed or not.}}
***{{nerf|However, the move retains its startup lag from the non buffered version, giving it more startup lag when buffered (frame 5 → 6).}}
**{{buff|The first hit now has a late hit, giving it a longer duration (frame 6 (non buffered) → 6 (clean)/7 (late)).}}
***{{buff|This new late hit is positioned lower and further forwards than the previous side hitboxes (y/z offsets: 18/6.6 → 14/10), giving it more range below and in front of Pit.}}
**{{buff|The first hit's angles (270°/90°/110° → 365°/365°/105° (clean)/365°/365°/110° (late)) and set knockback (12/40/33 → 40/33/33) have been altered, allowing it to connect more reliably into the second hit.}}
**{{buff|The second hit has less startup lag compared to its previous non buffered counterpart (frame 11 → 10).}}
**{{change|The second hit's side hitboxes have higher set knockback (35 → 50).}}
**{{buff|The third hit launches at a higher angle (80° → 89°) and it deals more knockback (75 (base), 83 (scaling) → 66/102), significantly improving its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|The third hit's lowest hitbox is larger (4u → 5u).}}
**{{buff|The third hit's side hitboxes are positioned slightly further away from Pit (z offset: 6.4/-6.4 → 7/-8), giving it more horizontal range.}}
**{{nerf|Up smash has more ending lag (FAF 47 (non buffered) → 52).}}
**{{nerf|The first two hits have smaller hitboxes (5u/7u/6.2u/6.2u (hit 1)/5u/5u/6.2u/6.2u (hit 2) → (4.5u/4u/4u)/(4u/5.2u/5.2u)) and their lowest hitbox has been removed.}}
***{{nerf|This especially hurts the first hit as shorter characters in front of Pit can now low profile under the move while the move flat out no longer works against almost the entire cast if they are grounded and behind Pit.}}
***{{nerf|This also gives the early first hit and the second hit less horizontal range despite their hitboxes being moved slightly further away from Pit (z offset: 6.6/-6.6 → 7/-7).}}
**{{nerf|The third hit's highest hitbox is smaller (6.5u → 5.8u).}}
**{{nerf|The third hit has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×), making it easier to DI.}}
*[[Down smash]]:
**{{buff|Down smash has a new animation where Pit now leans farther inward to perform each slash. This new animation improves its range (especially the back hit), despite its furthest hitboxes being moved closer to Pit (z offset: 18/-18 → 17.4/-17).}}
**{{buff|The mid and far hitboxes are larger (3.3u/3u → 3.6u/3.4u).}}
**{{buff|The first hit's far hitbox deals more knockback (18 (base), 90 (scaling) → 35/93), improving its KO potential despite its less favorable launch angle (361° → 55°).}}
**{{buff|The second hit deals more damage (10% (body)/9% (base)/8% (tip) → 12%/10%) and knockback (20 (base), 90 (scaling) → 25/93), and it is now a [[semi-spike]] (75° → 30°), significantly improving its edgeguarding and KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|The first hit's near hitbox deals less damage (13% (body) → 12%) and the first hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 55°), hindering its KO potential (especially the near hit and excluding the far hit), as its knockback was not fully compensated (30/25 (base), 90 (scaling) → 35/93).}}
**{{nerf|The nearest hitbox has been removed on both hits, giving down smash less range inside of Pit despite the new nearest hitbox being moved closer to Pit (z offset: 4/-4 (nearest)/9/-9 (mid near) → 6.4/-6).}}


===Aerial attacks===
===Aerial attacks===
*{{nerf|Neutral aerial's loop hits deal 0.3% less damage (1% → 0.7%), which decreases its overall damage output by 2.1% (11% → 8.9%). It also has increased ending lag (frame 52 → 55).}}
*[[Neutral aerial]]:
*{{buff|Neutral, up and down aerials have decreased landing lag (30 frames → 24).}}
**{{buff|Neutral aerial has less landing lag (30 frames → 24).}}
*{{change|Neutral aerial's animation has slightly changed. Pit now swings his Palutena Bow slightly behind himself for its last hit.}}
**{{buff|The loop hits have lower SDI multipliers (1.4× → 0.8×), which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes them more difficult to escape from (although they are still fairly unreliable).}}
*{{buff|The weakening of [[Smash directional influence|SDI]] makes neutral and up aerials significantly more difficult to escape from.}}
**{{buff|The final hit has a larger hitbox (8u → 9.2u).}}
*{{nerf|Pit has a new forward aerial, a buzzsaw-like series of slashes. Compared to the previous forward aerial, it deals less damage (15% (body)/14% (hilt)/13% (blades) → 1.5% (hits 1-2)/4% (hit 3)) and has more ending (frame 39 → 47) and landing lag (15 frames → 20).}}
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has an updated animation where Pit now swings his Palutena Bow slightly behind himself for its last hit. This new animation is longer (51 frames → 67), increasing the amount of time Pit cannot grab ledges after performing the move.}}
*{{buff|Forward aerial has less start-up lag (frame 12 → 11) compared to the previous forward aerial. Unlike the previous forward aerial, it can auto-cancel with a short hop, making it better at approaching.}}
**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more ending lag (FAF 52 → 55).}}
*{{change|Forward aerial is weaker than the previous forward aerial. This makes it better for combos, but worse at edge-guarding.}}
**{{nerf|The loop hits deal less damage (1% → 0.7%), which reduces the move's overall damage output (11% → 8.9%).}}
*{{nerf|Sweetspotted back aerial deals 3% less damage (15% → 12%), hindering its KO potential. Additionally, back aerial has increased start-up (frame 9 → 10), ending (frame 40 → 41), and landing lag (15 frames → 20). Lastly, due to its shorter duration (frames 9-25 → 10-12), it lacks [[sex kick]] properties.}}
**{{nerf|The loop hits' far hitboxes are positioned closer to Pit (z offset: 8.8 → 7.8), while the upper hitboxes have been moved downwards (y offset: 13.5 → 12.5), reducing their range.}}
*{{buff|Sourspotted back aerial deals 1% more damage (7% → 8%).}}
**{{nerf|The final hit has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.8×). This makes it easier to DI and as neutral aerial cannot be [[frame cancel]]ed, this hinders the move overall.}}
*{{change|Back aerial's animation has slightly changed. Pit now leans farther backward while performing the double reverse gripped thrust. This new animation flattens Pit's hurtbox and makes its sweetspot more apparent, but horizontally expands his hurtbox and decreases its range.}}
*[[Forward aerial]]:
*{{nerf|Due to consisting of five hits instead of six, up aerial deals 2% less damage (12% → 10%). It also has increased start-up (frame 9 → 12) and ending lag (frame 45 → 50).}}
**{{change|Pit has a new forward aerial, a buzzsaw-like series of slashes. Instead of being a single hitting move, it is a multi hitting move with three hits.}}
*{{buff|Up aerial's last hit is stronger,<ref name="Direct"/> improving its juggling potential.}}
**{{buff|Forward aerial has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 12-15 → 11-12/14-15/18-19).}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial deals 2% less damage (12% → 10%).}}
**{{buff|Forward aerial extends further away from Pit (z offset: 16 → z stretch: 18 (hits 1-2)/19 (hit 3), giving the final hit more range.}}
*{{buff|Down aerial has received a sweetspot that is a meteor smash. When coupled with the removal of [[Meteor smash#Meteor canceling|meteor canceling]], this significantly improves down aerial's reliability.}}
**{{change|Forward aerial's hitboxes are positioned lower (y offset: 7/8 → 5).}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has more ending lag (FAF 38 → 47).}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has a longer animation (37 frames → 55).}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has more landing lag (15 frames → 20).}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals much less damage (13%/14%/15% → 1.5% (hits 1-2)/4% (hit 3)/7% (total)). The final hit's knockback was mostly compensated compared to the previous 13% hitbox (10 (base), 82 (scaling) → 20/180).}}
**{{nerf|Due to its multi hit nature, forward aerial has become less reliable overall.}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has smaller hitboxes (3.8u/5.5u/4.5u → 1.5u (hits 1-2)/4u (hit 3)). The first two hits in particular now have deceptively tiny hitboxes, giving them less range in front of Pit, despite extending further forwards.}}
**{{nerf|Forward aerial does not extend nearly as far inside of Pit (z offset: 4.8 → 11), giving it much less range inside of him (especially the loop hits).}}
**{{nerf|The final hit has a much higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 2.2×). This makes it easier to DI (despite its much lower damage) and as forward aerial cannot be frame canceled, this hinders the move overall.}}
*[[Back aerial]]:
**{{buff|Back aerial has an altered animation where Pit now leans farther backwards while performing the double reverse gripped thrust. The move now uses static extended hitboxes which extend much further backwards to accommodate this new animation, giving it considerably more range.}}
***{{nerf|However, this animation also makes Pit much more vulnerable and it is considerably longer (38 frames → 51).}}
***{{nerf|Additionally, the hitboxes do not extend as far inside of Pit, giving it less range in front of him.}}
**{{nerf|Back aerial has more startup lag (frame 9 → 10) and ending lag (FAF 39 → 41).}}
**{{nerf|Back aerial no longer has a late hit, greatly shortening its duration (frames 9-10 (clean)/11-25 (late) → 10-12).}}
***{{buff|However, its duration is longer than the previous clean hit (2 frames → 3).}}
**{{nerf|Back aerial has more landing lag (15 frames → 20).}}
**{{nerf|Back aerial has smaller hitboxes (4u/4u/4u → 3.4u/3.2u).}}
**{{nerf|The far hit deals less damage (15% → 12%), launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 46°) and it has lower knockback scaling (100 → 96), greatly hindering its KO potential, going from the third strongest back aerial to a back aerial with below average power.}}
**{{nerf|The near hit deals much less damage (15% → 8%) and has lower knockback scaling (100 → 96), immensely hindering its KO potential (although it is still stronger than the previous late hit).}}
**{{change|The near hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 66°). This removes its locking potential, but grants it combo potential.}}
*[[Up aerial]]:
**{{buff|Up aerial has less landing lag (30 → 24 frames).}}
**{{buff|Up aerial has lower SDI multipliers (1.3× → 0.7× (loop)/1× (final)), which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes it considerably more difficult to escape from.}}
**{{buff|The loop hits' highest hitbox has been moved higher upwards (y offset: 17 → 19), giving it more range above Pit.}}
**{{buff|The loop hits' highest hitbox has higher hitbox priority (ID# 3 → 1), which overall makes up aerial connect more reliably.}}
**{{change|The final hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 68°). This allows it to set up juggles but this also hinders its edgeguarding potential.}}
**{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup (frame 9 → 12) and ending lag (FAF 45 → 50).}}
**{{nerf|Up aerial has a longer animation (44 frames → 59).}}
**{{nerf|Up aerial now only has five hits instead of six, which shortens its duration (frames 9-10/12-13/15-16/18-19/21-22/24-25 → 12-13/15-16/18-19/21-22/24-25) and reduces its total damage output (12% → 10%).}}
**{{nerf|The loop hits have smaller hitboxes (3.36u/4.8u/4.8u/4.8u → 2.8u/3.8u/3.8u/3.8u).}}
**{{nerf|The final hit has a much higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 2×). This makes it easier to DI and as up aerial cannot be frame canceled, this hinders the move overall.}}
*[[Down aerial]]:
**{{buff|Down aerial has less landing lag (30 → 24 frames).}}
**{{buff|The clean hit's middle hitbox is now a meteor smash (80° → 270°). This grants its edgeguarding potential as well as improving its followup potential, especially out of a missed [[tech]].}}
**{{nerf|Down aerial deals less damage (12% → 10%), hindering its KO potential.}}
**{{nerf|The clean hit's middle hitbox has much lower base knockback (50 → 0) which along with its lower damage and launch angle, greatly hinders its KO potential, especially on stage.}}
***{{buff|However, this also grants it locking potential along with its new angle.}}
**{{nerf|The clean hit's middle hitbox is smaller (6u → 3u), giving it less range despite being positioned further below Pit (y offset: -2.4 → -4).}}


===Throws/other attacks===
===Throws/other attacks===
*{{buff|All grabs have increased ranges.}}
*[[Grab]]s:
*{{buff|Dash grab has decreased start-up (frame 10 → 8) and ending lag (frame 40 → 37).}}
**{{buff|Dash grab has less startup (frame 10 → 8) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 37).}}
*{{buff|Forward throw has increased base knockback (30 → 50),<ref name="Direct"/> improving its KO potential.}}
**{{buff|Pivot grab has less ending lag (FAF 36 → 35).}}
*{{nerf|The removal of [[chain grab]]bing hinders forward throw's combo potential.}}  
**{{buff|All grabs extend further away from Pit (z offset: 9 (standing/dash)/-13 (pivot) → z stretch: 9.9 (standing)/11.8 (dash).-16.4 (pivot)), improving dash and pivot grabs' range.}}
*{{nerf|Up throw has altered knockback (30 (base)/100 (scaling) → 70/72) and its angle has been altered (80° → 90°), significantly hindering its combo potential.}}
**{{buff|Standing grab extends further inside of Pit (z offset: 5 → 4), giving it marginally more range inside of him.}}
*{{bugfix|On some [[stage]]s, down throw's first hit will not hit {{SSB4|Peach}}.}}
**{{nerf|All grabs have smaller grabboxes (4u → 3.1u (standing/pivot)/2.5 (dash)).}}
*{{buff|The changes to [[hitstun]] canceling significantly improve down throw's combo potential at low to medium percentages.}}
**{{nerf|Dash and pivot grabs do not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 2 (dash)/-3 (pivot) → 4/-4).}}
*[[Forward throw]]:
**{{buff|Forward throw has higher base knockback (30 → 50), improving its KO potential.}}
***{{nerf|However, this combined with the removal of [[chain grab]]bing hinders its followup potential at lower percents.}}
**{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 12-13).}}
**{{change|Pit releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 13 → 14).}}
*[[Back throw]]:
**{{buff|Back throw has higher base knockback (50 → 65), improving its KO potential.}}
*[[Up throw]]
**{{nerf|The hitbox has more startup lag (frame 12 → 13).}}
**{{buff|The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 13-14).}}
**{{buff|The hitbox is now extended, giving it more range inside of Pit.}}
**{{change|Pit releases his opponent from up throw slightly later (frame 13 → 15).}}
*[[Down throw]]:
**{{change|Down throw has an altered animation which overall slightly alters the position of the hitbox. On certain stages in certain positions, the hitbox will now whiff against {{SSB4|Peach}} because of this change.}}
**{{buff|The changes to hitstun canceling and DI significantly improve down throw's combo potential despite its lower launch angle (80° → 70°).}}
*[[Floor attack]]s:
**{{buff|Floor attacks have less startup lag (frame 16 → 14 (front)/13 (back)).}}
***{{buff|Back floor attack's second hit also has less startup lag (frame 27 → 24).}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks have less ending lag (FAF 50 → 46).}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks deal more damage (6% → 7%) and shield damage (1 → 8) per hit, without full compensation on their knockback scaling (50 → 48).}}
**{{buff|Floor attacks now uses one larger extended hitbox (3.84u → 5u), giving them more range.}}
**{{nerf|Floor attacks have less intangibility (frames 1-27 → 1-26 (front)/1-25 (back).}}
**{{nerf|Floor attacks launch opponents at a higher angle (361° → 48°).}}
*Front Floor Attack:
**{{buff|Front floor attack's second hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: -13.2 → 16), improving its range.}}
**{{nerf|The front hit does not extend as far away from Pit (z offset: 15.2 → 16) and both hits do not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 3.2/-1.2 → z stretch: 4/-4). While the first hit does have more range due to its larger hitbox, this gives the second hit less range inside of Pit.}}
*Back floor attack:
**{{buff|Front floor attack's first hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: -13.2 → -15), improving its range.}}
**{{nerf|The first hit does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: -1.2 → z stretch: -4), giving it less range inside of Pit.}}
*[[Edge attack]]:
**{{buff|As with other edge attacks, edge attack no longer has set knockback (110 (set), 100 (scaling) → 90 (base)/20).}}
**{{buff|Edge attack extends further inside of Pit (z offset: 0 → z stretch: -5), giving it more range inside of him.}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has a shorter duration (frames 25-29 → 25-27).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack has less intangibility (frames 1-23 → 1-22).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack deals less damage (8% → 7%) and launches opponents at a less favorable angle (361° → 45°).}}
**{{nerf|Edge attack now uses one extended hitbox rather than four normal hitboxes which is smaller (5u → 4.5u) and it does not extend as far away from him (z offset: 15 → 11), giving it less range.}}
**{{nerf|As with other edge attacks, edge attack can no longer send opponents behind Pit, removing its ability to set up edgeguards.}}
*[[Trip attack]]:
**{{buff|Trip attack deals more shield damage (1 → 8) per hit.}}
**{{buff|Trip attack now uses an extended hitbox which is larger than the previous near hitboxes (4u/4u → 5u), giving it more vertical range at close range.}}
***{{nerf|However, its hitbox is smaller than the previous far hit (6u → 5u), giving the first hit less range.}}
**{{buff|The second hit has less startup lag (frame 30 → 29).}}
**{{buff|The second hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: 11 → 14), giving it more range.}}
**{{nerf|Trip attack has less intangibility (frames 1-8 → 1-7).}}
**{{nerf|Trip attack does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 0 → z stretch: -5/5), giving it less range inside of Pit.}}


===Special moves===
===Special moves===
*{{nerf|[[Palutena Bow]] deals less damage (5% (uncharged)/11% (fully charged) → 3.27%/8.6%) and has decreased knockback. Palutena Bow also covers less distance, significantly hindering its [[Advanced technique|advanced technical options]] and [[mindgame]] potential.}}
*[[Palutena Bow]]:
*{{nerf|Uncharged grounded Palutena Bow has increased ending lag (frame 44 → 59).}}
**{{change|Palutena's Arrow has been renamed to Palutena Bow.}}
*{{nerf|Uncharged aerial Palutena Bow has increased start-up lag (frame 20 → 22).}}
**{{change|Palutena Bow's visual effects have slightly changed. Its arrow's outline is now sky blue, instead of blue.}}
*{{change|Palutena Bow's visual effects have slightly changed. Its arrow's outline is now sky blue, instead of blue.}}
**{{change|Palutena Bow's animation has slightly changed. Pit now uses it while leaning slightly forward and having his legs and wings [[wikipedia:Spreadeagle (position)|spread-eagle]], instead of using it while in a {{s|wikipedia|kneeling position}}. It also has updated sound effects.}}
*{{change|Palutena Bow's animation has slightly changed. Pit now uses it while leaning slightly forward and having his legs and wings [[wikipedia:Spreadeagle (position)|spread-eagle]], instead of using it while in a {{s|wikipedia|kneeling position}}.<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADbUgNpdQCiEQ Pic of the Day: November 1, 2013]</ref> It also has updated sound effects.}}
**{{buff|Palutena's Bow has less ending lag in the air if the arrow is shot forwards (FAF 44/30 (instantly shot/from release) → 43/27).}}
*{{change|Pit has a new side special, [[Upperdash Arm]]. Pit equips the {{s|icaruspedia|Upperdash Arm}} in order to perform a dashing uppercut. Unlike [[Angel Ring]], Upperdash Arm consists of a regular hitbox and an [[inert]] hitbox instead of loop hitboxes (1%/2% → 11% (grounded)/9% (aerial)), and has a set duration (frames 16-35 (grounded dash)/frames 19-35 (aerial dash), frames 2-4 (grounded uppercut)/frames 2-5 (aerial uppercut)) instead of a potentially infinite one. This makes it capable of KOing, but makes it significantly worse at pressuring shields, and unusable for damage racking or disrupting an opponent's [[edge recovery]].}}
**{{nerf|Palutena Bow has more ending lag on the ground if the arrow is shot forwards (FAF 44/30 (instantly shot/from release) → 59/45).}}
*{{buff|Compared to Angel Ring, Upperdash Arm has less ending lag if it hits (frame 64 → 50 (grounded)/58 (aerial)), and it propels Pit much farther in the air, making it better for recovery. Like Angel Ring, it can [[Reflection|reflect]] projectiles. Unlike Angel Ring, it grants super [[armor]].<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADbUgNoPEoADA Pic of the Day: September 6, 2013]</ref>}}
**{{nerf|Palutena Bow has one more frame of ending lag if the arrow is shot upwards (FAF 26 (from release) → 27).}}
*{{nerf|Compared to Angel Ring, Upperdash Arm's dash has more start-up lag (frame 12 → frame 16 (grounded)/19 (aerial)), more ending lag if it misses (frame 64 → 83 (grounded)/121 (aerial)), and its reflection damage multiplier is lower (1.5× → 1×).}}
**{{nerf|Palutena Bow has more startup lag in the air (frame 20 → 22).}}
*{{nerf|Pit has a new up special, [[Power of Flight]]. Pit quickly flies in a given direction by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}. Unlike [[Wings of Icarus]], Power of Flight functions like a traditional recovery move because of its linear trajectory,<ref name="Direct"/> and thus does not allow Pit to attack while using it or perform [[wing dash]]ing. Compared to Wings of Icarus, it has a shorter maximum duration (195 frames → 145.2).}}
**{{nerf|The arrows deal less damage (5% (uncharged)/11% (fully charged) → 3.27%/8.6%) and knockback (4 (base), 80 (scaling) → 11/65), and their damage increases less per frame (0.1% → 0.09%).}}
*{{buff|Unlike Wings of Icarus, Power of Flight can be reused immediately after Pit is hit while using it.}}
**{{nerf|The arrows travel much slower (8 → 3.5).}}
*{{buff|Power of Flight grants [[intangibility]] regardless of whether or not Pit is on the ground, whereas Wings of Icarus grants [[invincibility]] only if he is on the ground. Compared to Wings of Icarus, its intangibility lasts longer than Wings of Icarus' invincibility (frames 1-4 → 9-19 (grounded)/15-19 (aerial)).}}
***{{buff|The arrows now increase in speed as they are charged, although they still travel slower than the ''Brawl'' arrows when fully charged (8 → 7.7).}}
*{{change|Unlike Wings of Icarus, Power of Flight lacks a [[wind]]box.}}
**{{nerf|The arrows now only have a duration of 44 frames, rather than lasting until they hit something/go off screen.}}
*{{buff|Pit has a new down special, [[Guardian Orbitars]]. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} near his arms in order to protect himself. Like [[Mirror Shield]], Guardian Orbitars block both melee attacks and projectiles, while reflecting the latter with 1.5× the damage and 1.7× the speed that they originally had.<ref>[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAAAYUKk9tXsolg Pic of the Day: July 8, 2013]</ref>}}
***{{nerf|In addition to this, Pit can now only have one arrow out at a time, even if he can act before the arrow disappears.}}
*{{nerf|Unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars are breakable, as they will be destroyed upon blocking any attack that deals at least 50% and will regenerate after 10 seconds. Compared to Mirror Shield, they have more start-up lag (frame 6 → 9) and lack super armor on start-up.}}
**{{nerf|Due to their reduced speed, the arrows cannot be curved as quickly.}}
*{{change|Guardian Orbitars have a [[Wind#Pushing attacks|push]] effect, whereas Mirror Shield has a [[reverse]] effect.}}
*[[Upperdash Arm]]:
*{{change|Pit has a new [[Final Smash]], [[Three Sacred Treasures]]. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} (the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}}, the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}}, and the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}}) in order to fire a barrage of ethereal arrows, energy blasts, and energy pillars. Compared to [[Palutena's Army]], Three Sacred Treasures' projectiles travel faster than the Centurions, making them better at damage racking and pressuring.<ref name="Direct"/> Like Palutena's Army, they do not have set accuracy. Unlike Palutena's Army, they render Pit invincible, yet completely immobile, throughout their duration.}}
**{{change|Pit has a new side special, Upperdash Arm, which functions very differently to [[Angel Ring]]. Pit equips the {{s|icaruspedia|Upperdash Arm}} where he proceeds to dash forward and if he comes into contact with an opponent, he will perform an uppercut (similar to [[Raptor Boost]]).}}
**{{buff|Upperdash Arm consists of a one strong hitbox, instead of loop hitboxes, which makes it a much more reliable move that can potentially KO.}}
***{{nerf|However, its set duration significantly hinders its ability at pressuring shields or covering an opponent's ledge options.}}
**{{buff|As Pit moves forwards when using Uppderdash Arm, it can be used for recovering.}}
**{{buff|Pit now gains some super [[armor]] when he performs Upperdash Arm.}}
**{{nerf|Upperdash Arm has more startup (frame 11 (reflector)/12 (hitbox) → 16 (grounded)/19 (aerial)) and it is overall a laggier move, especially in the air.}}
**{{nerf|Upperdash Arm now deflects projectiles rather than reflecting them, meaning that the projectiles can no longer hit the opponent after they have been reflected. This considerably hinders the move's effectiveness against projectiles.}}
**{{change|Reflected projectiles are launched at a much higher angle (0° → 50°). As they can no longer hit the opponent, this has no impact on gameplay.}}
*[[Power of Flight]]:
**{{change|Pit has a new up special, Power of Flight, which functions very differently from [[Wings of Icarus]]. Pit quickly flies in a given direction by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Power of Flight}}.}}
**{{nerf|Power of Flight possesses a linear trajectory, which overall makes it much more predictable and exploitable than Wings of Icarus, in addition to it not being able to cover as much distance (although it still covers a large amount of distance).}}
**{{nerf|Pit cannot cancel Power of Flight with an attack. This significantly hinders the safety and mixup potential of Power of Flight and when combined with its altered functionality, this also removes advanced techniques such as [[wing dash]]ing.}}
**{{nerf|Power of Flight no longer has a [[windbox]] on startup, hindering its safety and utility.}}
***{{nerf|Altogether, these changes make Power of Flight a considerably more linear and exploitable recovery move with less utility than Wings of Icarus.}}
**{{buff|Pit covers much more distance in a shorter period of time, which can make it easier for Pit to make it back to the stage in some situations compared to Wings of Icarus.}}
**{{buff|Power of Flight can now be reused if Pit is hit or [[grab release]]d out of it.}}
**{{buff|Power of Flight grants more [[intangibility]] (frames 1-5 (grounded)/N/A (aerial) → 9-19/15-19).}}
***{{nerf|However, it grants intangibility on the ground much later (frame 1 → 9). When combined with its altered functionality, this greatly hinders its use as an escape option on the ground.}}
*[[Guardian Orbitars]]:
**{{buff|Pit has a new down special, Guardian Orbitars where Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} near his arms in order to protect himself. It is functionally similar to [[Mirror Shield]] but unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars cover both sides of Pit and they are much taller, making them better at protecting Pit.}}
**{{change|Guardian Orbitars have a [[push]] effect, instead of a [[reverse]] effect.}}
**{{nerf|Unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars are breakable, possessing 18 [[hit points]] with gradual regeneration similar to [[shield]]s, and the move cannot be used for 10 seconds if broken.}}
**{{nerf|Guardian Orbitars have more startup lag (frame 6 → 9).}}
**{{nerf|Guardian Orbitars have much more ending lag on release (FAF 15 → 36).}}
**{{nerf|Guardian Orbitars no longer has super armor on startup.}}
**{{nerf|Guardian Orbitars cannot be held for nearly as long (600 frames → 80).}}
*[[Three Sacred Treasures]]:
**{{change|Pit has a new [[Final Smash]], Three Sacred Treasures. Pit wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} (the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}}, the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}}, and the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}}) in order to fire a barrage of ethereal arrows, energy blasts, and energy pillars. Compared to [[Palutena's Army]], Three Sacred Treasures' projectiles travel faster than the Centurions, making them better at damage racking and pressuring.<ref name="Direct"/> Like Palutena's Army, they do not have set accuracy. Unlike Palutena's Army, they render Pit invincible, yet completely immobile, throughout their duration.}}


==Update history==
==Update history==
Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, Pit has received a very small number of minor changes from game updates. His only noteworthy buff was brought about by update [[1.1.0]], which decreased the ending lag for [[Palutena Bow]] and its [[Character customization|custom variations]]. The changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]] also indirectly buffed Pit to a very small degree, as they make [[Upperdash Arm]]'s decent damage output and very high base knockback, as well as a number of his moves having multiple hits.
Like {{SSB4|Mario}}, Pit has received a very small number of minor changes from game updates. His only noteworthy buff was from update [[1.1.0]], which decreased the ending lag for [[Palutena Bow]] and its [[Character customization|custom variations]]. Similarly to Mario, Pit is both helped and hindered by the changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and [[1.1.1]]. Although these changes make his multiple hitting moves and [[Upperdash Arm]] slightly safer on shield, they also make it slightly harder for him to punish [[out of shield]] because of his slightly below-average traction.


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*{{change|Neutral infinite's finisher's [[Hitbox#Hitboxes in three dimensions|z-axis]] displacement decreased|9u|8.5u.}}
*{{buff|All variations of [[Palutena Bow]] have had their ending lag decreased by 3 frames.}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Pit's hitboxes, see [[/Hitboxes|here]].''
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|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutralname=Forehand Slice ({{ja|フォアハンドスライス|Foahando Suraisu}}) / Backhand Slice ({{ja|バックハンドスライス|Bakkuhando Suraisu}}) / Upper Swing ({{ja|アッパースイング|Appā Suingu}}) / Spinning Cutter ({{ja|スピニングカッター|Supiningu Kattā}}) / Upper Cutter ({{ja|アッパーカッター|Appā Kattā}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutral3dmg=5%
|neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2% (last)
|neutralinfdmg=0.8% (loop), 2% (last)
|neutraldesc=A reverse gripped downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, followed by an upward slash. If [[button mash]]ed, Pit will spin the {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} repeatedly to perform an undulating, buzzsaw-like series of slashes, which concludes with a lunging outward slash. Its first and second hits can also be [[jab cancel]]ed reliably, with their most notable follow-ups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial.
|neutraldesc=A reverse gripped downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, followed by an upward slash. If [[button mash]]ed, Pit will spin the {{s|icaruspedia|Palutena Bow}} repeatedly to perform an undulating, buzzsaw-like series of slashes, which concludes with a lunging outward slash. Its first hit can also be [[jab cancel]]ed reliably, which is more effective at higher percents and if Pit has [[rage]], with its most notable followups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltname=Cross Chop ({{ja|クロスチョップ|Kurosu Choppu}})
|ftiltdmg=7% (base), 10% (tip)
|ftiltdmg=7% (base), 10% (tip)
|ftiltdesc=Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and powerful for a tilt attack when sweetspotted. Its sweetspot is located at the tips of the blades, and is strong enough to KO middleweights at 134% while near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}} in {{for3ds}}, and at 122% in {{forwiiu}}. Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Pit's slowest tilt attack. Despite having the same knockback values as its tip, its base's lower damage output makes it unsuited for KOing.
|ftiltdesc=Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and quite powerful for a tilt attack when sweetspotted. Its sweetspot is located at the tips of the blades. While near the edge of {{SSB4|Final Destination}}, the sweetspot KOs middleweights at 134%/122% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Pit's slowest tilt attack. Despite having the same knockback values as its tip, its base's lower damage output makes it unsuited for KOing.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=Anti-Air Kick ({{ja|アンチエアキック|Anchi Ea Kikku}})
|utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3)
|utiltdmg=2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3)
|utiltdesc=A bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to up smash, its lower ending lag makes it safer at harassing an opponent on a platform directly above Pit. It can also combo into a neutral or up aerial at low percentages, although these combos are heavily dependent on the opponent's DI. Although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of said hit's low damage output.
|utiltdesc=A bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to up smash, its lower ending lag makes it safer at harassing an opponent on a platform directly above Pit. However, it lacks any guaranteed followups due to its high launch point and ending lag, and although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of said hit's low damage output.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltname=Leg Cutter ({{ja|レッグカッター|Reggu Kattā}})
|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdesc=A kneeling outward slash. Its minimal start-up and ending lag make it Pit's best grounded spacing option. When coupled with its average base knockback and low knockback scaling, it is capable of starting combos into a dash attack at low percentages. It also has a low chance of [[tripping]] the opponent. However, its body hitbox has been removed since ''Brawl'', which removes its ability to [[meteor smash]] opponents in the air or hanging on the edge.
|dtiltdesc=A kneeling outward slash. Its minimal startup and moderate ending lag make it Pit's best grounded spacing option. However, despite its high base knockback, its mostly horizontal angle prevents it from having any guaranteed followups, with the closest being dash attack at low percents. Because of its angle and low knockback scaling, it is also ineffective for edgeguarding and KOing.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashname=Dash Slice ({{ja|ダッシュスライス|Dasshu Suraisu}})
|dashdmg=11%
|dashdmg=11%
|dashdesc=A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allow it to combo into a dashing up smash at low percentages, depending on the opponent's DI. Its long range also makes it decent at punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield.
|dashdesc=A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allows it to combo into an up smash at low percents, depending on the opponent's DI. Its long range also makes it excellent for punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashname=Dual Attack ({{ja|デュアルアタック|Duaru Atakku}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdesc=Performs a reverse gripped inward slash with a blade, then quickly reassembles the Palutena Bow in order to perform an outward slash with the Palutena Bow. Its first hit has low weight-based knockback, which allows it to connect reliably into its second hit. Its second hit KOs middleweights at 107% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 92% in the ''Wii U'' version.
|fsmashdesc=Performs a reverse gripped inward slash with a blade, then quickly reassembles the Palutena Bow in order to perform an outward slash with the Palutena Bow. Its first hit has low set knockback to connect reliably into its second hit. However, against aerial targets, the first hit's set knockback on its innermost hitbox deals insufficient hitstun to lead into the second hit, allowing opponents with fast air dodges to avoid the second hit altogether if they are hit offstage, unless Pit has a high amount of rage. On the edge of Final Destination, the second hit KOs middleweights at 107%/92% (''3DS''/''Wii U'').
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashname=Angel Spin ({{ja|エンジェルスピン|Enjeru Supin}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|2}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (hit 3)
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|2}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (hit 3)
|usmashdesc=Jumps to perform three upward slashes. It hits on frame 6, which is very fast for a smash attack, and its long vertical range makes it a useful anti-air attack. Its last hit's very high knockback scaling enables it to KO middleweights at 130% from anywhere on Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 119% in the ''Wii U'' version. However, its very minimal horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Pit.
|usmashdesc=Jumps to perform three upward slashes. It hits on frame 6, which is very fast for a smash attack, and its long vertical range makes it a useful anti-air attack. Its last hit's very high knockback scaling enables it to KO middleweights from anywhere on Final Destination at 130%/119% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, its deceptively horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Pit.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashname=Low Attack Combination ({{ja|ローアタックコンビネーション|Rō Atakku Konbinēshon}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (base), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (tip)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|12}} (base), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|10}} (tip)
|dsmashdesc=A downward angled reverse gripped thrust with one blade in front of himself, followed by a downward angled reverse gripped thrust behind himself with the other blade. It hits on frame 5, which ties it with {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}'s down smashes as the second fastest smash attack of any kind in the game, being surpassed only by {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s [[buffer]]ed down smash. It is very useful for punishing rolls and both hits have equal knockback scaling, although its front hit has higher base knockback. Despite this, its front hit KOs much later than its back hit base because of the latter being a [[semi-spike]]. Its back hit's base KOs middleweights at 125% while near the edge of Final Destination in the in the ''3DS'' version, and at 116% in the ''Wii U'' version. In comparison, its front hit's base KOs them at 155% in the ''3DS'' version, and at 144% in the ''Wii U'' version.
|dsmashdesc=Performs a kneeling outward slash with a blade, followed by a squatting reverse gripped thrust behind himself with the other blade. Its sweetspot is located at the base of each blade. It hits on frame 5, which ties it with {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Ryu}}'s down smashes as the second fastest smash attack of any kind in the game, being surpassed only by {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}'s [[buffer]]ed down smash. It is thus very useful for punishing rolls. While the first hit has higher base knockback and both hits have equal knockback scaling, the back hit's sweetspot KOs earlier thanks to its [[semi-spike]] angle. At the edge of Final Destination, the back hit's sweetspot KOs middleweights at 125%/116% (''3DS''/''Wii U''), while the front hit's sweetspot KOs at 155%/144% (''3DS''/''Wii U'').
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairname=Spinning Cycle ({{ja|スピニングサイクル|Supiningu Saikuru}})
|nairdmg=0.7% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8)
|nairdmg=0.7% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8)
|nairdesc=A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling, though it has a smaller hitbox behind Pit that connects less reliably. It has the ability to nullify weak projectiles and its last hit has very high knockback scaling, which make it ideal approaching or edge-guarding. Due to its ability to auto-cancel, it is also a decent set-up option when [[Short hop fast fall L-cancel#Short hop fast fall|SHFF]]'d.
|nairdesc=A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling, though it has a smaller hitbox behind Pit that connects less reliably. It has the ability to nullify weak projectiles and its last hit has very high knockback scaling, which make it ideal approaching or edge-guarding. Auto-cancels from a short hop, making it a decent set-up option when [[SHFF]]'d.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairname=Front Cycle ({{ja|フロントサイクル|Furonto Saikuru}})
|fairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 4% (hit 3)
|fairdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 4% (hit 3)
|fairdesc=Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having the second highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. Despite this, it is best suited for edge-guarding, spacing, or approaching because of its last hit's low damage output. It can also auto-cancel, but has a very short duration and minimal vertical range.
|fairdesc=Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes that hits multiple times. The last hit has the second highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset, although the final hitbox's low damage output makes the move best suited for edge-guarding, spacing, or approaching. Auto-cancels from a short hop, but has a very short duration and minimal vertical range.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairname=Air Stab ({{ja|エアスタッブ|Ea Sutabbu}})
|bairdmg=8% (base), 12% (tip)
|bairdmg=8% (base), 12% (tip)
|bairdesc=A double reverse gripped thrust. It is Pit's longest ranged aerial and can auto-cancel, which make it a fairly useful spacing option, especially when used as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]]. When sweetspotted, it is also Pit's most damaging aerial. Its tip KOs middleweights at 137% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 125% in the ''Wii U'' version. While its base is largely ineffective, it nonetheless has very minimal follow-up potential at certain percentages. However, it has noticeable landing lag and a very small hitbox, the latter of which can make it difficult to land its sweetspot.
|bairdesc=A double reverse gripped thrust. It is Pit's longest ranged aerial and can auto-cancel in a short hop, which make it a fairly useful spacing option, especially when used as part of a [[reverse aerial rush]]. When sweetspotted, it is also Pit's most damaging aerial. While its base is largely ineffective, it nonetheless has follow-up potential at certain percents. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 137%/125% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, it has noticeable landing lag and a very small hitbox, the latter of which can make it difficult to land its sweetspot.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairname=Lightning Rotor ({{ja|ライトニングローター|Raitoningu Rōtā}})
|uairdmg=2% (hits 1-5)
|uairdmg=2% (hits 1-5)
|uairdesc=An overhead, buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit launching at 68° and having the highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. These traits make it a useful juggling option. Even though it KOs middleweights beginning at 153% while near the upper [[blast line]], it only does so if all of hits connect because of its last hit's very low damage output. It can also auto-cancel.
|uairdesc=An overhead, buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit launching at 68° and having the highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. These traits make it a useful juggling option. Even though it KOs middleweights beginning at 153% while near the upper [[blast line]], it only does so if all of hits connect because of its last hit's very low damage output. It can also auto-cancel.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairname=Under-Arc Slash ({{ja|アンダースラッシュ|Andā Surasshu}}, ''Under Slash'')
|dairdmg=10%
|dairdmg=10%
|dairdesc=A downward arcing reverse gripped slash. Its sweetspot is a meteor smash that is active on start-up, while its fairly large range allows it to function as an approach option. However, it has noticeable landing lag and while it can auto-cancel near its final frames, it cannot do so with a short hop.
|dairdesc=A downward arcing reverse gripped slash. It has a sweetspot on the first hit frame that is a meteor smash, while its fairly large range allows it to function as an approach option. However, it has noticeable landing lag and takes longer to auto-cancel after the hitboxes cease compared to Pit's other aerials.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand.
|grabdesc=Reaches out with his free hand.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. A fairly fast pummel.
|pummeldesc=A knee strike. A fairly fast pummel.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowname=Upper Swing ({{ja|アッパースイング|Appā Suingu}})
|fthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdmg=6% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=An upward slash. Due to having the highest knockback scaling out of his throws, it is Pit's only throw with KO potential. It KOs middleweights at 163% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 148% in the ''Wii U'' version. Although it is best suited for KOing, it also has minimal combo potential: it can combo into a dash attack at 0%, or into [[Palutena Bow]] at low percentages.
|fthrowdesc=An upward slash. Due to having the highest knockback scaling out of his throws, it is Pit's only throw with KO potential. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 163%/148% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Although it is best suited for KOing, it is decent at setting up edge-guards, and even has minimal combo potential, leading into a dash attack or up smash at low percents.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Behind Throw ({{ja|ビハインドスルー|Bihaindo Surū}})
|bthrowdmg=8%
|bthrowdmg=8%
|bthrowdesc=Grabs the opponent by their head, spins around with them in tow, and them slams them onto the ground headfirst. It is best suited for spacing, but it can also combo into a dash attack at low percentages, or act as a set-up into Palutena Bow at medium to high percentages.
|bthrowdesc=Grabs the opponent by their head, spins around with them in tow, and them slams them onto the ground headfirst. It is best suited for spacing, but it can also combo into a dash attack at low percents, or act as a set-up into Palutena Bow at medium to high percents.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowname=Stand Shoot ({{ja|スタンドシュート|Sutando Shūto}})
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=A handstand kick, similar to {{SSB4|Sheik}}'s up throw. It is Pit's most damaging throw, but its throw hitbox's average base knockback and knockback scaling make it unsuited for KOing or combos. As a result, its only utility is dealing damage and initiating aerial pressure alongside Palutena Bow.
|uthrowdesc=A handstand kick, similar to {{SSB4|Sheik}}'s up throw. It is Pit's most damaging throw, but its throw hitbox's average base knockback and knockback scaling make it unsuited for KOing or combos. As a result, its only utility is dealing damage and initiating aerial pressure alongside Palutena Bow.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowname=Bone Divide ({{ja|ボーンディバイド|Bōn Dibaido}})
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Pins the opponent to the ground and then slashes their back. It is Pit's best combo starter, as it can combo into a dashing up smash at 0%-10%, and into a neutral, forward and up aerial at low to medium percentages.
|dthrowdesc=Pins the opponent to the ground and then slashes their back. It is Pit's best combo starter, as it can combo into a dashing up smash at 0%-10%, and into a neutral, forward and up aerial at low to medium percents.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdmg=7%
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|nsc1name=Piercing Bow
|nsc1name=Piercing Bow
|nsc1dmg=5.1% (uncharged), 11.7% (fully charged)
|nsc1dmg=5.1% (uncharged), 11.7% (fully charged)
|nsc1desc=Shoots a larger and much stronger arrow. However, it takes longer to charge, travels slower, has less range, and lacks the ability to be curved.
|nsc1desc=Shoots a larger, stronger arrow that pierces through enemies. However, it takes longer to charge, travels slower, has less range, and lacks the ability to be curved. Startup and end lag are increased.
|nsc2name=Guiding Bow
|nsc2name=Guiding Bow
|nsc2dmg=2.1% (uncharged), 6% (fully charged)
|nsc2dmg=2.1% (uncharged), 6% (fully charged)
|nsc2desc=Shoots an arrow that stays on-screen longer, has longer range, and can be curved to the point of forming two complete circles. However, its damage output and knockback are both lower.  
|nsc2desc=Shoots an arrow that stays on-screen longer, has longer range, and can be curved to the point of forming two complete circles. However, its damage output and knockback are both lower.
|ssdefname=Upperdash Arm
|ssdefname=Upperdash Arm
|ssdefdmg=11% (grounded), 9% (aerial), 1× (reflected projectiles)
|ssdefdmg=11% (grounded), 9% (aerial), 1× (reflected projectiles)
|ssdefdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Upperdash Arm}} to perform a dashing uppercut. Despite having below-average knockback scaling, its decent damage output and very high base knockback enable its grounded version to KOs middleweights at 142% from anywhere on Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, and at 130% in the ''Wii U'' version. Upperdash Arm also grants super [[armor]] during the dash, and [[Reflection|reflects]] projectiles at roughly 45°. Its aerial version deals slightly less damage and has less knockback scaling, but is still strong enough to KO middleweights at 148% while near the upper blast line of Final Destination in ''3DS'' version, and at 132% in the ''Wii U'' version. However, Upperdash Arm is an overall laggy attack, regardless of whether it is used on the ground or in the air. This is especially evident in regard to its aerial version, as missing it results in Pit enduring a lengthy ending animation that can easily cause a [[self-destruct]] if it is used unwisely.
|ssdefdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Upperdash Arm}} to perform a dashing uppercut. Despite having below-average knockback scaling, its decent damage output and very high base knockback enable its grounded version to KOs middleweights on Final Destination at 142%/130% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). Upperdash Arm also grants super [[armor]] during the dash, and [[reflect]]s projectiles at a 50° angle. Its aerial version deals slightly less damage and has less knockback scaling, but is still strong enough to KO middleweights while near the upper blast line of Final Destination at 148%/132% (''3DS''/''Wii U''). However, Upperdash Arm is an overall laggy attack, regardless of whether it is used on the ground or in the air. This is especially evident in regard to its aerial version, as missing it results in Pit enduring a lengthy ending animation that can easily cause a [[self-destruct]] if it is used unwisely.
|ssc1name=Interception Arm
|ssc1name=Interception Arm
|ssc1dmg=13% (grounded), 11% (aerial)
|ssc1dmg=13% (grounded), 11% (aerial)
|ssc1desc=Functions similarly to a [[counterattack]], with Pit assuming a defensive stance and retaliating against any opponent who attacks him. Uniquely, the counterattack will still activate so long as the opponent is simply in very close proximity. In addition, the uppercut itself is overall stronger; its grounded version KOs middleweights at 119% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, whereas its aerial version KOs them at 136% while near the upper blast line of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version. Like Upperdash Arm, it grants super armor. However, it completely lacks recovery potential, as Pit will only move very slightly backward after using it before tumbling downward with the move's usual aerial ending lag. There is also a slight delay until Pit throws the uppercut, which can allow opponents to shield it.
|ssc1desc=Pit assumes a defensive stance and retaliates against any opponent who gets in front of him. In addition, the uppercut itself is overall stronger; its grounded version KOs middleweights at 119% while near the edge of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version, whereas its aerial version KOs them at 136% while near the upper blast line of Final Destination in the ''3DS'' version. Like Upperdash Arm, it grants super armor. However, it completely lacks recovery potential, as Pit will only move very slightly backward after using it before tumbling downward with the move's usual aerial ending lag. There is also a slight delay until Pit throws the uppercut, which can allow opponents to shield it.
|ssc2name=Quickdash Arm
|ssc2name=Quickdash Arm
|ssc2dmg=9% (grounded), 7% (aerial)
|ssc2dmg=9% (grounded), 7% (aerial)
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|usc1name=Striking Flight
|usc1name=Striking Flight
|usc1dmg=9% (clean), 6% (late)
|usc1dmg=9% (clean), 6% (late)
|usc1desc=Deals damage, which makes it safer against edge-guards. However, it has more start-up and covers very minimal horizontal distance.
|usc1desc=Deals damage, which makes it safer against edge-guards. However, it has more start-up, cannot be angled as much, and covers very minimal horizontal distance.
|usc2name=Breezy Flight
|usc2name=Breezy Flight
|usc2dmg=—
|usc2dmg=—
|usc2desc=The flight is faster and Pit emits a tornado upon start-up that [[Wind#Pushing attacks|pushes]] away opponents in the opposite direction of his ascent. However, it covers less distance.
|usc2desc=The flight is faster and Pit emits a tornado upon start-up that [[push]]es away opponents in the opposite direction of his ascent. However, it covers less distance.
|dsdefname=Guardian Orbitars
|dsdefname=Guardian Orbitars
|dsdefdmg=1.5× (reflected projectiles)
|dsdefdmg=1.5× (reflected projectiles)
|dsdefdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} to create twin energy shields that protect his left and right sides. They reflect projectiles with 50% more power and 70% more speed than they originally had, and can block melee attacks. However, they will break if they block a total of at least 50% while active, after which they require 10 seconds to regenerate. Guardian Orbitars also push away opponents who are near Pit when he wields them, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. In the air, Pit can also strafe while using them, even if they are broken. Guardian Orbitars have a minimum duration of 0.3 seconds (20 frames) and a maximum duration of 1.3 seconds (80 frames), and have moderate ending lag when deactivated. However, they leave Pit open to attacks above and below him, and have moderate ending lag unless they are broken; in the latter case, ending lag is significantly reduced and allows Pit to react almost immediately.
|dsdefdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Guardian Orbitars}} to create twin energy shields that protect his left and right sides. They reflect projectiles with 50% more power and 70% more speed than they originally had, and can block physical attacks. However, they have 18 HP for physical attacks, with 0.07 HP regenerated every frame (4.2 HP per second), and break if it is fully depleted, after which they require 10 seconds to regenerate. Guardian Orbitars also push away opponents who are near Pit when he wields them, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. In the air, Pit can drift while using them, even if they are broken. Guardian Orbitars have a minimum duration of 0.33 seconds (20 frames) and a maximum duration of 1.33 seconds (80 frames), and have moderate ending lag when deactivated. However, they leave Pit open to attacks above and below him, and have moderate ending lag unless they are broken; in the latter case, ending lag is significantly reduced and allows Pit to react almost immediately.
|dsc1name=Impact Orbitars
|dsc1name=Impact Orbitars
|dsc1dmg=5%
|dsc1dmg=5%
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|dsc2name=Amplifying Orbitars
|dsc2name=Amplifying Orbitars
|dsc2dmg=2× (reflected projectiles)
|dsc2dmg=2× (reflected projectiles)
|dsc2desc=Variations that have an increased reflection multiplier for both damage and speed. They also have less start-up lag, a minimum duration of 0.27 seconds (16 frames), and a maximum duration of 2.5 seconds (150 frames). However, they are more fragile and cannot push opponents.  
|dsc2desc=Variations that have an increased reflection multiplier for both damage and speed. They also have less start-up lag, a minimum duration of 0.27 seconds (16 frames), and a maximum duration of 2.5 seconds (150 frames). However, they are more fragile and cannot push opponents.
|fsname=Three Sacred Treasures
|fsname=Three Sacred Treasures
|fsdmg=2% (small arrows, energy blasts), 12% (large arrows), 15% (energy pillars)
|fsdmg=2% (small arrows, energy blasts), 12% (large arrows), 15% (energy pillars)
|fsdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} to perform an automatic assault by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}} and the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}} interchangeably for combat, while the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}} are used for hovering in midair. Pit initially fires three types of projectiles: numerous small, whitish orange arrows are fired rapidly in a fanning motion; large, whitish yellow arrows that home in on opponents are fired one at a time; and a quartet of whitish green energy blasts home onto the opponent's location (similarly to [[Autoreticle]]) are fired in an intersecting pattern. The barrage concludes with Pit firing a quartet of whitish sky blue arrows into the sky, which cause energy pillars to rain down in random locations, similarly to [[PK Starstorm]] in ''Brawl''. Its small arrows can easily rack up damage, but only its large arrows and energy pillars have KO potential.}}
|fsdesc=Wields the {{s|icaruspedia|Three Sacred Treasures}} to perform an automatic assault by using the {{s|icaruspedia|Arrow of Light}} and the {{s|icaruspedia|Mirror Shield}} interchangeably for combat, while the {{s|icaruspedia|Wings of Pegasus}} are used for hovering in midair. Pit initially fires three types of projectiles: numerous small, whitish orange arrows are fired rapidly in a fanning motion; large, whitish yellow arrows that home in on opponents are fired one at a time; and a quartet of whitish green energy blasts home onto the opponent's location (similarly to [[Autoreticle]]) are fired in an intersecting pattern. The barrage concludes with Pit firing a quartet of whitish sky blue arrows into the sky, which cause energy pillars to rain down in random locations, similarly to [[PK Starstorm]] in ''Brawl''. Its small arrows can easily rack up damage, but only its large arrows and energy pillars have KO potential.}}
===Stats===
{{Attributes
|cast = 58
|weight = 96
|rweight = 27-29
|dash = 1.5
|rdash = 25-41
|run = 1.66215
|rrun = 24-25
|walk = 1.199
|rwalk = 17-18
|trac = 0.0505
|rtrac = 38-39
|airfric = 0.008
|rairfric = 37-42
|air = 0.89
|rair = 50-51
|baseaccel = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 10-54
|addaccel = 0.065
|raddaccel = 30-34
|gravity = 0.081
|rgravity = 39-40
|fall = 1.48
|rfall = 36-37
|ff = 2.368
|rff = 35-36
|jumpsquat = 5
|rjumpsquat = 14-41
|jumpheight = 31
|rjumpheight = 43-44
|shorthop = 14.955608
|rshorthop = 44-45
|djump = 23.70148302, 19.110125, 15.01259414
|rdjump = 54-55
}}
===[[Announcer]] call===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
<gallery>
Pit English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
</gallery>


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
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|char=Pit
|char=Pit
|desc-up=Separates the Palutena Bow and crouches down, then twirls its blades before standing up, crossing them over his head and saying "Come on!" ({{ja|勝負だ！|Shōbu da!}}, ''Let's battle!'')
|desc-up=Separates the Palutena Bow and crouches down, then twirls its blades before standing up, crossing them over his head and saying "Come on!" ({{ja|勝負だ！|Shōbu da!}}, ''Let's battle!'')
|desc-side=Separates the Palutena Bow and then slashes with its blades before striking a pose while saying "That all you got?" ({{ja|まだまだ！|Mada mada!}}, ''Not just yet!'') It is similar to Pit's animation during the end of [[Skyworld (SSE)|Skyworld]]'s first cutscene in [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]].
|desc-side=Separates the Palutena Bow and then flourishes its blades before striking a pose while saying "That all you got?" ({{ja|まだまだ！|Mada mada!}}, ''Not just yet!'') It is similar to Pit's animation during the end of [[Skyworld (SSE)|Skyworld]]'s first cutscene in [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]].
|desc-down=Holds the Palutena Bow/its blades in one hand/each hand and then spreads out his arms and wings, during which a few feathers are loosed from his wings.
|desc-down=Spreads out his arms and wings, during which a few feathers are loosed from his wings. This is the only taunt that does not split his Bow into blades if it was in bow form beforehand.
|desc-smash=Activates [[Palutena's Guidance]]. Kneels down before contacting [[Palutena]], [[Viridi]], [[Dark Pit]] (when fighting against him) and even [[Chrom]] (when fighting against {{SSB4|Robin}}). Pit then receives information on one of his opponents; this goes for every character in the game, including himself, with altered conversations for the [[Koopalings]] and the male {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}. There is a specific conversation reserved for the [[downloadable content|downloadable]] characters, but the dialogue remains the same regardless of which DLC character Pit is fighting. Palutena's Guidance can be used only on [[Palutena's Temple]], and is performed by rapidly pressing the button which activates Pit's down [[taunt]]. Pit will hold a pose for a few seconds prior to the conversation starting. Paluena's Guidance can only be done once per match, and if Pit gets hit while holding his pose before the conversation starts, it will be canceled. If Pit is KO'd, the conversation will end. Lastly, if there is more than one opponent on-screen when the conversation begins, one of the opponents will be randomly chosen to be discussed.}}
|desc-smash=Activates [[Palutena's Guidance]]. Kneels down before contacting [[Palutena]], [[Viridi]], [[Dark Pit]] (when fighting against him) and even [[Chrom]] (when fighting against {{SSB4|Robin}}). Pit then receives information on one of his opponents; this applies to every character in the game, including himself, with altered conversations for the [[Koopalings]] and the male {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}. There is a specific conversation reserved for the [[downloadable content|downloadable]] characters, but the dialogue remains the same regardless of which DLC character Pit is fighting. Palutena's Guidance can be used only on [[Palutena's Temple]], and is performed by rapidly pressing the button which activates Pit's down [[taunt]]. Pit will hold a pose for a few seconds prior to the conversation starting. Palutena's Guidance can only be done once per match, and if Pit gets hit while holding his pose before the conversation starts, it will be canceled. If Pit is KO'd, the conversation will end. Lastly, if there is more than one opponent on-screen when the conversation begins, one of the opponents will be randomly chosen to be discussed.}}


===[[Idle pose]]s===
===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle
{{Idle
|desc-1=Briefly fiddles with his Palutena Bow. Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form.
|desc-1=Briefly fiddles with his Palutena Bow. Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form.
|desc-2=Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place.  
|desc-2=Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place.
|image-1=PitIdlePose1WiiU.jpg
|image-1=PitIdlePose1WiiU.jpg
|image-2=PitIdlePose2WiiU.jpg}}
|image-2=PitIdlePose2WiiU.jpg}}
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|victory-theme=PitTheme.ogg
|victory-theme=PitTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=An orchestral excerpt of ''Kid Icarus''{{'}} title screen theme.
|victory-desc=An orchestral excerpt of ''Kid Icarus''{{'}} title screen theme.
|desc-1=Descends from the sky and slashes his blades while saying "It's game over for you!" In Japanese, he yells "{{ja|撃破ー!|Gekiha-!}}" (''Struck down-!''). It is very similar to his side taunt.
|desc-1=Descends from the sky and flourishes his blades while saying "It's game over for you!" In Japanese, he yells "{{ja|撃破ー!|Gekiha-!}}" (''Struck down-!''). It is very similar to his side taunt.
|desc-2=Slightly turns to his right side while rearing his right arm back, then thrusts it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} while saying "Victory!" and sporting either {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}a neutral expression, or {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}a toothy smirk. In Japanese, he yells "{{ja|ピース!|Pīsu!}}" (''Peace!'') It is very similar to the pose he strikes after defeating Hades in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.
|desc-2=Slightly turns to his right side while rearing his right arm back, then thrusts it forward to strike the {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} while saying "Victory!" and sporting either {{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}}a neutral expression, or {{GameIcon|ssb4-u}}a toothy smirk. In Japanese, he yells "{{ja|ピース!|Pīsu!}}" (''Peace!'') It is very similar to the pose he strikes after defeating Hades in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.
|desc-3=Slowly spins the Palutena Bow in front of himself, then strikes a pose while saying "That was easy!" or "What's up now?!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|楽勝楽勝!|Rakushō rakushō!}}" (''Easy win easy win!/Easy peasy!''). It is very similar to his pose in his official artwork for ''Brawl''.
|desc-3=Slowly spins the Palutena Bow in front of himself, then strikes a pose while saying "That was easy!" or "What's up now?!" In Japanese, he says "{{ja|楽勝楽勝!|Rakushō rakushō!}}" (''Easy win easy win!/Easy peasy!''). Pit's concluding pose is very similar to the one he sports in his official artwork for ''Brawl''.
|char=Pit}}
|char=Pit}}


==In competitive play==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
{{Pit and Dark Pit in competitive play (SSB4)}}
{{OfficialCustomMoves
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|set1=3111
|set2=3112
|set3=1113
|set4=2113
|set5=3113
|set6=2111
|set7=2112
|set8=1112
|set9=3311
|set10=3121
}}
===Notable players===
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====Active====
*{{Sm|Chompy|USA}} - He has wins over players such as {{Sm|JJROCKETS}} and {{Sm|Hoenn}}.
*{{Sm|Earth|Japan}} - The best Pit player in the world. Ranked 35th on the [[Panda Global Rankings|Panda Global Rankings v3]].
*{{Sm|KiraFlax|USA}}
*{{Sm|Len|Canada}}


====Inactive====
==In Solo Modes==
*{{Sm|Kuro|Japan}}
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
*{{Sm|Nairo|USA}}
In All-Star Mode, Pit is fought in Stage 3 in the 3DS version or Stage 5 in the Wii U version.
*{{Sm|Paseriman|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Pink Fresh|USA}}


===Tier placement and history===
==={{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}[[Event Match]]es===
Pit has been perceived as a mid-tier character since ''SSB4''{{'}}s release. While players pointed out the nerfs to his defense, they also pointed out the buffs to his offense. Despite his playerbase and tournament results being among the most sparse in competitive play, players such as {{Sm|Chompy}}, {{Sm|Earth}}, {{Sm|KiraFlax}}, {{Sm|Kuro}} and {{Sm|Plastic Poptart}} spearheaded his metagame and proved he is still a rather viable character in competitive play. This consensus also applied to his [[clone]], {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, because of their very minor gameplay differences. Earth's efforts in competitive play, most notably his 13th placing at [[GENESIS 3]], further cemented Pit's viability, and resulted in him being ranked 18th on the first [[tier list]], which placed him one spot below Dark Pit.
====Solo Events====
 
* '''[[All-Star Battle: Brawl]]''': Pit is one of the opponents fought in this event. All of the opponents debuted in ''Brawl''.
Although Pit's tournament results had been impressive up to this point, they have never been as consistent as other mid-tier characters. Despite Earth's better placing of 9th at [[EVO 2016]], Pit's tier placement would drop on the second tier list, where he was ranked 24th and placed three spots above Dark Pit. While Earth had another strong showing at [[GENESIS 4]] by placing 25th, the combination of Pit's consistently sparse results and very small playerbase saw him ranked 30th/31st on the third tier list. In addition to tying him with his clone, Pit's tier drop was tied with {{SSB4|Yoshi}} and {{SSB4|Kirby}}'s for the second largest between the second and third lists. Pit then endured another tier drop upon being ranked 32nd/33rd on the fourth and current tier list. However, tier restructuring rendered him and Dark Pit as the third highest ranking mid-tier characters, which lessened the severity of his latest tier drop.
* '''[[Doppelgänger Duel]]''': As {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, the player must defeat Pit in a [[Stamina Mode|Stamina Battle]].
 
* '''[[The Break of Day]]''': Pit must defeat three Dark Pits using the [[Daybreak]].
Currently, Pit and Dark Pit's placings are debatable as some smashers like [[Sm|Dabuz]] claim that Pit and Dark Pit are too honest to be viable as they lack anything "gamebreaking" like some other characters that are in the tiers higher do and that they should be ranked even lower on the tier list, while others disagree and agree with the tier placement for the two characters.
====Co-op Events====
 
* '''[[An Offering of Coins]]''': Pit and Dark Pit must collect 1000G from a shadow Pit and a shadow Dark Pit in a [[Coin Battle]].
==Trophies==
* '''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select a character and must defeat the entire roster.
 
:'''Pit'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!''
 
::{{flag|pal}} ''Despite being an angel with wings and all that jazz, Pit can't fly without a little bit of help from his favourite goddess, Palutena. In this game, he's good at both close and ranged combat, and can even deflect projectiles. On top of that, with a high-flying up special and the ability to jump four times in mid-air. He's also got great recovery skills.''
 
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus (08/1987)|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}}
 
:'''Pit (Alt.)'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''Pit's side special Upperdash Arm delivers an uppercut so strong, it can send foes flying for a KO. If you miss and fall off the stage, Pit's up special can bring him soaring back. Another of Pit's specials is Palutena Bow, which fires arrows Pit can aim even after they've left the bow.''
 
::{{flag|pal}} ''Pit's Upperdash Arm special launches him forwards to strike with an uppercut. It's so powerful, it can deliver an instant KO! If you accidentally dash off the stage with it, one of his up special will get you back on easily. His Palutena Bow special can be charged up, shot straight up into the air, and you can even guide the arrows mid-flight!''
 
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus (08/1987)|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)}}
 
:'''Three Sacred Treasures'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield-three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. When you activate Pit's Final Smash, he can use them in this game, too! After firing a barrage of different bow attacks, his final shot will cause powerful light pillars to rain down on the battlefield.''
 
::{{flag|pal}} ''The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield - three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. And when you activate his Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a medley of different bow attacks, his final shot makes powerful light pillars rain down on the battlefield.''


===[[Congratulations screen]]s===
<center>
<center>
====3DS====
<gallery>
<gallery>
PitTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
SSB4-3DS Congratulations Classic Pit.png|Classic Mode
PitAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
SSB4-3DS Congratulations All-Star Pit.png|All-Star Mode
PitTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
</gallery>
PitAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
====Wii U====
ThreeSacredTreasuresTrophyWiiU.png|[[Three Sacred Treasures]]
<gallery>
SSB4-Wii U Congratulations Classic Pit.png|Classic Mode
SSB4-Wii U Congratulations All-Star Pit.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
</center>


==In [[Event Match]]es==
==[[Trophies]]==
===Solo Events===
Pit's default trophy is obtained by clearing Classic Mode as Pit. His alternate trophy is obtained by clearing All-Star Mode as Pit in the 3DS version or purchasing it in the Trophy Shop for 1000G in the Wii U version. The Three Sacred Treasures trophy is obtained only in the Wii U version by clearing All-Star Mode as Pit.
* '''[[All-Star Battle: Brawl]]''': Pit is one of the opponents fought in this event. All of the opponents debuted in ''Brawl''.
{{Trophy/Fighter
* '''[[Doppelgänger Duel]]''': As {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, the player must defeat Pit in a [[Stamina Mode|Stamina Battle]].
|name=Pit
* '''[[The Break of Day]]''': Pit must defeat three Dark Pits using the [[Daybreak]].
|image-3ds=PitTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=PitTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Classic
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the power of flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!
|desc-pal=Despite being an angel with wings and all that jazz, Pit can't fly without a little bit of help from his favourite goddess, Palutena. In this game, he's good at both close and ranged combat, and can even deflect projectiles. On top of that, with a high-flying up special and the ability to jump four times in mid-air, he's also got great recovery skills.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus|release1=08/1987|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising|release2=03/2012}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus|release1=02/1987|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising|release2=03/2012}}
}}
{{clrl}}
 
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Pit (Alt.)
|image-3ds=PitAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=PitAltTrophyWiiU.png
|mode=Alt
|desc-ntsc=Pit's side special Upperdash Arm delivers an uppercut so strong, it can send foes flying for a KO. If you miss and fall off the stage, Pit's up special can bring him soaring back. Another of Pit's specials is Palutena Bow, which fires arrows Pit can aim even after they've left the bow.
|desc-pal=Pit's Upperdash Arm special launches him forwards to strike with an uppercut. It's so powerful, it can deliver an instant KO! If you accidentally dash off the stage with it, one of his up specials will get you back on easily. His Palutena Bow special can be charged up, shot straight up into the air, and you can even guide the arrows mid-flight!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus|release1=08/1987|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising|release2=03/2012}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Kid Icarus|release1=02/1987|console2=3DS|game2=Kid Icarus: Uprising|release2=03/2012}}
}}
{{clrl}}


===Co-op Events===
{{Trophy/Fighter
* '''[[An Offering of Coins]]''': Pit and Dark Pit must collect 1000G from a shadow Pit and a shadow Dark Pit in a [[Coin Battle]].
|name=Three Sacred Treasures
* '''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select a character and must defeat the entire roster.
|image=ThreeSacredTreasuresTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus, and the Mirror Shield—three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. When you activate Pit's Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a barrage of different bow attacks, his final shot will cause powerful light pillars to rain down on the battlefield.
|desc-pal=The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield – three legendary artefacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. And when you activate his Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a medley of different bow attacks, his final shot makes powerful light pillars rain down on the battlefield.
|game=ssb4-wiiu
}}
{{clrl}}


==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Pit|Alternate costumes]]==
==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Pit|Alternate costumes]]==
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*Of all the characters who made the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', Pit underwent the most changes to his [[special move]]s, with his previous [[Angel Ring|side special]], [[Wings of Icarus|up special]], [[Mirror Shield|down special]] and [[Palutena's Army|Final Smash]] being replaced.
*Of all the characters who made the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', Pit underwent the most changes to his [[special move]]s, with his previous [[Angel Ring|side special]], [[Wings of Icarus|up special]], [[Mirror Shield|down special]] and [[Palutena's Army|Final Smash]] being replaced.
**Despite this, Mirror Shield has technically remained a part of his moveset, albeit now as a part of his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]].
**Despite this, Mirror Shield has technically remained a part of his moveset, albeit now as a part of his [[Three Sacred Treasures|new Final Smash]].
*Pit and Dark Pit are the only characters with two [[Reflection|reflectors]] in their default movesets.  
*Pit and Dark Pit are the only characters with two [[Reflection|reflectors]] in their default movesets.
*In {{for3ds}}, Pit and Dark Pit's wings will not be outlined if outlines are turned on.
*In {{for3ds}}, Pit and Dark Pit's wings will not be outlined if outlines are turned on.
*Both Pit and Dark Pit, akin to the former in ''Brawl'', have some of their moves not applying to their respective bows being in their bow forms or being split into blades. The moves that fit this are their down tilts, dash attacks, up specials, down taunts (despite both of them being different), rolls and sidesteps (only if the latter two are done at the frame before their shielding animation properly occurs).
*Both Pit and Dark Pit, akin to the former in ''Brawl'', have some of their moves not applying to their respective bows being in their bow forms or being split into blades. The moves that fit this are their down tilts, dash attacks, up specials, down taunts (despite both of them being different), rolls and sidesteps (only if the latter two are done at the frame before their shielding animation properly occurs).
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:55, November 10, 2024

This article is about Pit's appearance in Super Smash Bros. 4. For the character in other contexts, see Pit.
Pit
in Super Smash Bros. 4
Pit SSB4.png
KidIcarusSymbol.svg
Universe Kid Icarus
Other playable appearances in Brawl
in Ultimate

Availability Starter
Final Smash Three Sacred Treasures
Tier D (32)
Pit (SSB4)

Pit (ピット, Pit) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. His return to the series was announced during the E3 Nintendo Direct on June 11th, 2013.[1]

Rather than retaining Lani Minella as his voice actor from the English version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pit is now voiced by Antony Del Rio, who reprises his role from the English version of Kid Icarus: Uprising. However, he remains uncredited, possibly due to being a union-based voice actor. Minami Takayama, who voiced Pit in the Japanese versions of Brawl and Uprising, also reprises her role, with new voice clips.

Pit, alongside his clone Dark Pit, is ranked 32nd out of 54 on the tier list, placing him in the D tier. This is a moderate drop from his placement in Brawl, where he was ranked 17th out of 38, making this Pit's worst tier placement yet. Pit's frame data is deceptively fast, as almost the entirety of his moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. On a related note, all of his aerial attacks are capable of auto-canceling with a short hop. When these traits are coupled with his disjointed range and projectile, Palutena Bow, Pit boasts a very effective neutral game.

Pit is also among the handful of characters who possesses multiple double jumps, which not only assists his recovery and landing options, but also makes him very capable at edge-guarding. Lastly, Pit's grab game has improved considerably: his forward throw now possesses KO potential, and the changes to hitstun canceling have made his down throw into a very reliable combo starter.

However, Pit's KO potential is unimpressive: aside from edge-guarding and his forward/up smashes, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (forward throw and Upperdash Arm). Changes to game mechanics have also nerfed Pit in certain ways: the removal of gliding hinders his recovery, while edge trumping hinders his edge-guarding potential.

Although Pit has a small playerbase, he has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success, thanks to the likes of Earth, Kuro and KiraFlax. Earth, in particular, has demonstrated Pit's viability: he has won a number of regional tournaments; achieved a number of above-average placings at the regional and national levels in both singles and doubles play; and was ranked 35th on Panda Global Rankings' v3 list.

Attributes[edit]

Pit is a middleweight who has above-average walking and dashing speeds; slightly below-average traction; average air acceleration and falling speed; and below-average air speed and gravity. Pit's jump and double jump are both low, although this flaw is largely offset by his three double jumps. These attributes collectively render Pit's overall mobility as average, yet make him adept at adapting to most situations. Unlike most of his fellow middleweights, Pit also has above-average height.

As a beginner-friendly character, Pit has a low learning curve, yet is quite rewarding when played wisely. His ease of use is probably best exemplified by his frame data: aside from six moves (forward tilt, forward smash, and forward, back, up and down aerials), the rest of Pit's normal moveset has less than 10 frames of start-up lag. Pit's neutral special, Palutena Bow, reinforces his ease of use: its ability to be charged and easily maneuvered makes it very useful for zoning, edge-guarding, and even mindgames. When these traits are coupled with his Palutena Bow's disjointed range, Pit's neutral game is among the most effective in SSB4 when utilized properly.

Much like his attributes, Pit's moveset is balanced, so much so that it seemingly has no glaring strengths or weaknesses. When coupled with his great neutral game, Pit's edge-guarding potential, punishment ability, and conversions are all balanced compared to the rest of the cast. Pit's ground game overall possesses a decent level of utility. Neutral attack, down tilt and down smash are decent spacing options, thanks to their quick start-up and moderate ending lag in proportion to their range.

Neutral attack is also useful for jab canceling, while dash attack can punish landings and whiffed attacks very effectively, and down smash's back hit is a moderately strong semi-spike. Up tilt and especially up smash are useful anti-air moves, while the latter also boasts enough power to score KOs. Lastly, forward smash is Pit's strongest KOing option, and is tied with Marth, Lucina, and Samus' forward smashes as the fastest smash attack of its kind in the game.

Unlike in Brawl, Pit now possesses a respectable grab game. His grabs' ranges have increased, while his dash grab's decreased start-up and ending lag make it much safer. However, his forward and down throws underwent the most noticeable improvements. Forward throw's increased base knockback enables it to KO at high percentages while near the edge, whereas the changes to hitstun canceling have made down throw into a very reliable combo starter. Although Pit's up and back throws have less utility in comparison, they have decent damage outputs and launch opponents into unfavorable positions. These traits make them useful at keeping his forward throw fresh for a later KO attempt, as well as alleviating the staleness of his other moves.

Pit's air game is also useful, thanks to his aerial attacks' ability to auto-cancel and their particular strengths. Neutral aerial has the lowest amount of startup lag out of his entire moveset, a long duration, and an excellent auto-cancel window. Altogether, these traits make it useful for edge-guarding, approaching and, when SHFF'd, starting combos. Forward and up aerials are reliable followups from down throw; in addition, the former is useful for approaching and edge-guarding, whereas the latter is excellent for juggling. Back aerial is Pit's strongest aerial attack when sweetspotted, making it ideal for spacing as part of a reverse aerial rush or KOing outright. Lastly, down aerial is useful for edge-guarding, thanks to it being a meteor smash during its first frame, and its fairly large range also makes it decent for approaching.

In the transition to SSB4, almost the entirety of Pit's special moveset underwent numerous changes in reference to Kid Icarus: Uprising. His new side and down specials use weapons that debuted in Uprising; his new up special references Palutena's ability to grant him the Power of Flight; and his new Final Smash uses the Three Sacred Treasures. Upperdash Arm functions very similarly to Raptor Boost: it propels Pit forward and, upon making contact with something, results in him throwing an uppercut that has a decent damage output and very high base knockback. As a result, it boasts KO potential unlike Angel Ring, at the cost of damage racking potential. Upperdash Arm also has utility outside of offense: it grants super armor; can reflect projectiles; and can function as a horizontal recovery option. However, it is very punishable because of its dash's noticeable start-up lag and extreme amount of ending lag, especially when it misses. Upperdash Arm's deflection property is also fairly inconsequential, since it reflects projectiles at an upward diagonal angle instead of directly back at the opponent.

Power of Flight covers an impressive amount of distance, and be angled to propel Pit either vertically, diagonally, or almost horizontally. It also offers better protection compared to Wings of Icarus: Pit can immediately reuse it upon being hit, and it grants intangibility that lasts slightly longer than Wings of Icarus' invincibility. However, Power of Flight's linearity results in it lacking the unpredictability and impressive versatility that Wings of Icarus possesses. Lastly, Guardian Orbitars protect Pit on his left and right sides with energy shields that reflect projectiles. They are also capable of pushing opponents back, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. While these traits make them seem like a direct upgrade of Mirror Shield, the Orbitars are not indestructible like the Shield: should they end up being destroyed, they cannot be used again for 10 seconds. In addition, their high amount of ending lag makes them highly risky when used on the ground or when landing.

Despite his strengths, Pit does have some weaknesses. Like Mario, most characters are able to outperform him in various areas: as examples, Mario himself and Luigi have more versatile combo games; Mewtwo has better mobility; Link and Toon Link are better at camping; Cloud has greater range; and Charizard is overall much stronger. Pit's KO potential, however, is his most noticeable weakness. Despite possessing a serviceable amount of KOing options, only his forward smash and up smash are consistently effective, and even these are highly unsafe on shield. In comparison, his other KOing options are only effective when sweetspotted (forward tilt and back aerial), or at very high percentages (down smash, forward throw and Upperdash Arm). This, in turn, is further compounded by his lack of guaranteed KO set-ups.

Although rage alleviates Pit's KO potential, his average endurance means that he cannot utilize it as consistently or effectively as heavier characters can. In addition, rage also hinders Pit's combo game out of down throw and neutral aerial, which are two of Pit's most effective combo starters. As a result, Pit will typically spend a comparatively longer time racking up damage before attempting to score a KO, and will often give the opponent high amounts of rage in the process.

Each of Pit's aerials also come with noticeable drawbacks. Neutral aerial has notoriously small loop hitboxes which opponents can SDI out of; forward aerial has small initial hitboxes; up aerial is among the slowest in the game relative to its power; and down aerial is inconsistent because its multiple hitboxes launch at different angles. Although all of Pit's aerials auto-cancel with a short hop, none of them auto-cancel with a short hop buffered fast fall. This means that all Pit players must manually delay their fast fall perfectly in order to use neutral, back and forward aerials effectively. This can also make Pit's combos and pressure game difficult to execute.

Despite the fact that most of Pit's aerials are relatively weak, each has large amounts of landing lag. When coupled with Pit's slow air speed and his forward aerial's very small initial hitboxes, Pit noticeably struggles to both land and contest other aerial opponents. In the end, Pit's aerials are helpful in his advantage state and supplement his grounded neutral game, but are much less useful when he is disadvantaged.

Although it is still long-distanced, Pit's recovery has nevertheless worsened since Brawl. Once renowned for its versatility, Pit's recovery is now linear and predictable: his double jumps are lower; gliding has been removed; and Power of Flight is largely inferior to Wings of Icarus because of it functioning like a traditional recovery move. Additionally, while Upperdash Arm can aid Pit's horizontal recovery, it has an extreme amount of ending lag when performed in the air, making it extremely risky when improperly used as a recovery option. Lastly, Pit's grab game is slightly offset by his slightly below-average traction, which can make shield grabs slightly difficult to use when blocking powerful attacks.

Pit possesses some decent custom moves. Guiding Bow grants even more control over the arrow's curvature, albeit at the cost of a lower damage output. Interception Arm functions similarly to a counterattack and boasts better KO potential, thanks to its higher damage output and knockback. However, it lacks any recovery potential because of it moving Pit very slightly backward upon being used, and also forces him into his lengthy aerial ending lag while in midair. Breezy Flight makes Pit more difficult to gimp at its start, but at the cost of weakening his long-distanced recovery. Lastly, Amplifying Orbitars are significantly stronger reflectors, making them a better choice against projectile-reliant characters. However, they lack pushboxes and have less durability.

All in all, Pit's strengths are on par with his weaknesses. His moveset consists of many moves with either long ranges (his grounded moves and back aerial); long durations (neutral/forward/up aerials and forward tilt); low ending lag (auto-canceled neutral/forward aerials, down smash and Palutena Bow); or quick movement (dash attack, dash grab and Upperdash Arm). This combination of traits, along with his good grounded mobility, allows Pit to reliably keep opponents in a disadvantage state, either stuck trying to land or getting off the edge.

In the end, this is arguably Pit's saving grace: he can cover enough options and retain advantage long enough to rack up more damage than a character of his limited combo potential should. However, he suffers from unimpressive KO potential similarly to lightweights, yet lacks the extended combo options and safe pressuring options that they typically possess for damage racking. Conversely, Pit also has a poor disadvantage state like many heavyweights, yet his overall damage output is considerably lower than most of theirs.

Despite being a very balanced character, players often overlook Pit in favor of his fellow all-rounder Mario, due to the latter having better frame data and consistent KO potential. This has also been reflected in his tournament representation, which is minimal outside of Japan, much like in Brawl. However, Pit has nevertheless managed to achieve a decent level of success in the competitive scene: Earth has won a number of regional tournaments, while Chompy, Len, Kuro, and KiraFlax have collectively achieved a number of above-average tournament results at the regional and national levels in both singles and doubles play.

Changes from Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Pit received some of the most noticeable changes of any returning veteran, similarly to Bowser, Dr. Mario, Roy, King Dedede and Charizard. Most of his moves have been heavily altered, with his special moves being the most noticeably changed in order to reference Kid Icarus: Uprising. As a result, Pit's transition from Brawl to Smash 4 saw him receive a mix of buffs and nerfs, but due to his key weaknesses being more exploitable, he has been overall nerfed.

Due to Pit's special moveset being changed to reflect Kid Icarus: Uprising, it has received a mix of both buffs and nerfs. Pit's new side special, Upperdash Arm, provides the most utility out of the three: it possesses KO potential and super armor; can be used for horizontal recovery; and can deflect projectiles. His new down special, Guardian Orbitars, provide protection on both sides, but have limited durability. Lastly, Pit's new up special, Power of Flight, can be immediately reused even if he is hit during its usage, though it has vastly less versatility because of its strictly linear path as well as lacking the windbox and advanced techniques Wings of Icarus had.

Pit's previously poor grab game has been improved: the changes to hitstun canceling make his down throw into a very useful combo starter, while his forward throw has KO potential at very high percentages. The removal of meteor canceling benefits Pit more than other returning veterans, as he is no longer more vulnerable to meteor smashes than most of the rest of the cast and he has gained a new meteor smash with his down aerial. Pit's grounded mobility has improved, which allows him to extend his combos and apply more grounded pressure to his opponents.

However, Pit has received some significant nerfs, most notably to his recovery: it is now hindered by lower and less floaty double jumps, the removal of gliding, and Power of Flight's aforementioned lack of versatility. Many of Pit's attacks also have lower damage outputs, shorter hitbox durations, and increased start-up and ending lag. This is notably obvious with Palutena Bow and his back aerial, with the former being laggier, travelling much slower and being less maneuverable while the latter has drastically reduced KO potential going from one of the most powerful back aerials to a back aerial with below average power.

In addition to the removal of gliding, other game mechanic changes within Smash 4 have indirectly nerfed Pit. The removal of edge-hogging in favor of ledge trumping nerfs Pit's edge-guarding potential (although it greatly benefits Power of Flight), which is further compounded by the majority of the cast having improved recoveries. Additionally, rage is a mixed bag for Pit: while it alleviates his unimpressive KO potential, his merely average endurance results in him being unable to utilize it as consistently or effectively as other characters. As a result, Pit generally has more trouble KOing effectively while becoming easier to KO himself.

Overall, Pit's strengths and weaknesses are more balanced out as while he has no detrimental weaknesses, he also lacks any highly notably strengths or options putting him at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the cast who either have much more prevalent strengths or they posses moves with far more utility. As a result of these changes, Pit is worse overall as his weaknesses were not properly addressed while his strengths were toned down. The general changes to the game's mechanics also benefit him less than other returning veterans. Pit's position relative to the cast is debatable, as while a majority of the veterans ranked above him in Brawl were either nerfed to some degree or were outright removed, some of the veterans who were once low-tier or bottom-tier, have been buffed to varying degrees and most of the rest of the returning veterans benefit from Smash 4's mechanics more than he does to the point where some characters are far more effective in Smash 4 regardless of if the character was directly buffed or nerfed overall.

Aesthetics[edit]

  • Change Pit's design has changed. His eyes are now slightly larger; his nose is now slightly smaller; and his hair is now slightly longer and maple brown, instead of auburn. Additionally, Pit's ornaments are now metallic gold, instead of aureolin; his leg ring is now ornate, instead of plain; his leotard now has a matte finish, instead of a satin finish; his plate fibula has a thinner plate and a larger gem; his bracers and buskins are thicker; and his buskins have larger buckles. Lastly, the aesthetic used in Smash 4 has resulted in his bracers being sleeker; his bracers, buskins, and gauntlet being slightly more vibrant; and his buskers' fur trim being of a significantly higher visual quality than in Brawl. Altogether, these changes make Pit appear virtually identical to his appearance in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Change Pit's eye color is now slightly subdued. He also now wears archery gloves on both hands, instead of only wearing one on his left hand. These changes are unique to Smash 4.
  • Change Pit has received two new alternate costumes.
  • Change Pit is significantly more expressive. He now scowls with his mouth open during certain attacks; appears alarmed upon tripping; blushes while being grabbed; his irises shrink while teetering and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSupon being screen KO'd; and he Super Smash Bros. for Wii Usports a toothy smirk during his new victory pose. Each of these new expressions are largely based on Pit's expressions used during his conversations in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Change Pit's on-screen appearance has an updated sound taken directly from Kid Icarus: Uprising, which plays when he descends onto the ground after starting missions or reviving from tall heights.
  • Change Pit has a new victory pose. He now rears his right arm back before thrusting it forward to strike the V sign and saying "Victory!" It is based on the pose he strikes upon defeating Hades at the end of Uprising. This replaces his victory pose from Brawl where he would kneel in prayer and raise his bow upward while saying, "Great Palutena, victory is ours!"
  • Change Dash's animation has changed. It is now based on Pit's running animation in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Change Rolls, spot dodge and air dodge have updated sound effects. They now emit the same sound effect as Pit's dodge from Uprising.
  • Change Pit now has a Smash Taunt that can be used on Palutena's Temple. It is based on his conversations with Palutena in Uprising. The animation he performs to access it is identical to his previous victory pose from Brawl, where he kneels and raises his bow victoriously, the latter which happens if the input is successful.
  • Change Pit now says "Come on!" during his up taunt, "That all you got?" during his side taunt, and occasionally "I'm finished!" upon being KO'd. These are alternate translations of his respective quotes in Japanese, which are unchanged. The lattermost being quoted directly from the English releases of Kid Icarus games, makes having the reference in both Japanese and English. Down taunt is also lower pitched.
  • Change Palutena Bow is thicker, slightly longer, and its blades' edges and fullers are now metallic gold and cerulean respectively, instead of aureolin and ultramarine, respectively. Additionally, its trail is now whitish gold with cerulean accents, instead of whitish amber. Lastly, its bow and blade swings' sound clips are lower pitched.
  • Change Palutena Bow no longer emits a sound effect upon being split apart during Pit's idle pose.

Attributes[edit]

  • Buff Pit walks faster (1.18 → 1.199).
  • Buff Pit dashes faster (1.583 → 1.66215).
  • Nerf Pit's air speed is slightly slower (0.893 → 0.89), going from the 15th slowest out of 39 characters to the 8th slowest out of 58.
  • Change Pit falls slightly faster (1.42 → 1.48), although he falls slower relative to the cast. This improves his vertical endurance, but makes him more susceptible to combos.
  • Change Pit's gravity is slightly higher (0.075 → 0.081).
  • Nerf Pit's mid air jumps have a lower relative height multiplier (1.05x → 1x) and Pit's third and fourth jumps have less vertical momentum (2 (jump 3)/1.73 (jump 4) → 1.8/1.6). When combined with Pit's higher gravity, this noticeably reduces the height of his jumps.
  • Buff Pit is slightly heavier (94 → 96), improving his endurance.
  • Nerf Pit's item throw is weaker (1 → 0.9866667). When combined with the removal of glide tossing, this considerably hinders his item game.
  • Buff Air dodge has less startup (frame 4 → 2) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 32).
  • Nerf Air dodge has a shorter duration (frames 4-29 → 2-26).
  • Buff Back roll has less ending lag (FAF 33 → 28), now matching Pit's forward roll.
  • Nerf Rolls have a shorter duration (frames 4-17 → 4-15).
  • Nerf Spot dodge has a shorter duration (frames 2-20 → 2-16).
  • Nerf The removal of gliding hinders Pit's recovery. This also means that he no longer has a glide attack removing one of his strongest and safest KO options.[2]

Ground attacks[edit]

  • Neutral attack:
    • Nerf Neutral attack's first two hits have more ending lag (FAF 20 (hit 1)/21 (hit 2) → 27/30).
    • Nerf The first two hits transition into the next hit later (frame 9 → 12).
    • Nerf The first two hits deal less damage (3% → 2%).
    • Buff The first hit deals more knockback (10 (base), 40 (scaling) → 38/30), which prevents certain characters from escaping the second hit at lower percents as well as improving its jab canceling potential (despite its higher ending lag).
    • Buff The first hit's angles have been altered (80° → 50°/90°), which overall makes it connect more reliably into the second hit.
    • Buff The first hit now uses static extended hitboxes, which overall gives it more horizontal range.
      • Nerf However, this also gives it less range below Pit.
    • Nerf The first hit's hitboxes are smaller compared to the previous far hitboxes (3.5u/3.84u → 3.3u/3.8u).
    • Buff The second hit's near hitbox is larger (2.88u → 3u).
    • Change The second hit now uses static extended hitboxes. This gives it more range during its second active frame but this also reduces its range above and behind Pit during this frame.
    • Change The second hit's far hitbox launches opponents at a lower angle (140° → 120°).
    • Nerf The second hit deals more knockback (0 (base), 70/85 (set), 40 (scaling) → 30/0/30). This makes it connect less reliably into the third hit or loop hits (especially at higher percents) and while this would improve its jab canceling potential, this is offset by its higher ending lag, hindering its jab canceling potential overall.
    • Nerf The second hit's far hitboxes are smaller (3.2u/4.32u → 3u/3u).
    • Buff The third hit deals more knockback (50 (base), 70 (scaling) → 60/100).
    • Buff The third hit has a new animation where Pit stretches further forward and now immediately swings his staff upwards. This along with the far hitbox being moved further away from Pit (y offset: 4.9 → 6) improves its range.
    • Buff The third hit's near hit now consists of one static extended hitbox, giving it more consistent range below Pit.
    • Change The third hit now launches opponents vertically (361° → 70°). This allows it to set up juggles or platform tech chases but hinders its edgeguarding potential.
    • Nerf The third hit has a shorter duration (frames 3-7 → 3-4).
    • Nerf The third hit's far hitboxes are smaller (4.5u/3.84u → 3.8u/2.9u).
    • Buff The infinite has a lower SDI multiplier (1.5x/1.3x → 1x) which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes the infinite more difficult to escape from.
    • Buff The infinite's near hitbox now has consistent set knockback (25/30 (base), 0 (set), 130/100 (scaling) → 0/18/100) and it now has the highest priority, which makes it connect more reliably (although it is still unreliable).
    • Buff The infinite's far hitbox is larger (3.8u → 4u), it is extended and it extends further away from Pit (z offset: 16 → z strectch: 17), giving it more range.
    • Change The infinite's angles have been altered (110°/20°/10°/361° → 25°/120°).
    • Change The infinite now has weight independent knockback.
    • Nerf The infinite deals less damage (1% (near/far)/2% (mid) → 0.8%).
    • Nerf The infinite's near hitbox is smaller (5u/5u/4.5u → 3.4u) and it does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 2 → 5).
    • Nerf The infinite's far hitbox has lower set knockback (10 → 4), making it connect less reliably.
    • Nerf As with other infinites, the infinite now pushes Pit away from his opponent after a few hits. This significantly hinders its damage racking potential, especially at walls.
      • Change If Pit uses the infinite near an edge, this property can potentially push Pit off the edge and cancel the move. This improves its safety but hinders its reliability.
    • Buff Neutral infinite has received an updated finisher, a lunging outward slash. This finisher possesses a hitbox, improving its safety and utility.
    • Nerf The finisher has more ending lag (FAF 12 → 40).
  • Forward tilt:
    • Buff Forward tilt has a new animation where Pit performs a scissoring slash while arcing his body. Pit now moves his body forwards which gives the move more range, despite its hitboxes not extending nearly as far from Pit (z offset: 21 → z stretch: 14).
      • Nerf However, this forwards movement also causes the move to whiff against close opponents as its position inside of Pit has not been changed.
    • Buff Forward tilt has less startup with a longer duration (frames 14-16 → 10-14).
      • Nerf However, its total duration was unchanged, giving it more ending lag.
    • Buff Forward tilt deals more knockback (12 (base), 95 (scaling) → 40/100), improving the far hit's KO potential despite its lower damage.
    • Change Forward tilt's hitboxes are positioned slightly higher (y offset: 7.2 → 7.5).
    • Change Forward tilt now always launches opponents in the direction Pit is facing.
    • Nerf Forward tilt deals less damage (12% → 7% (near)/10% (far)), hindering the near hit's KO potential despite its higher knockback.
    • Nerf Forward tilt no longer deals extra shield damage (1 → 0).
    • Nerf Forward tilt has smaller hitboxes (5.2u/4.8u/3.84u/4.8u → 3.5u/3.5u).
  • Up tilt:
    • Change Pit's up tilt has a new animation where he performs a bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick.
    • Nerf Up tilt has more startup lag (frame 2 → 6) and ending lag (FAF 36 → 43).
    • Nerf Up tilt deals much less damage (3% (hit 1)/6% (hit 2)/7% (hit 3)/16% (total) → 2%/3%/5%/10%).
    • Buff The first hit is larger (3.5u → 4.5u) and it has been moved further away from Pit (z offset: 0 → 8.5), giving it much more range.
      • Nerf However, this removes its ability to hit opponents behind Pit.
    • Buff The first hit now launches opponents towards Pit (90° → 100°). When considering its altered positioning, this allows it to connect more reliably into the second hit.
    • Nerf The first hit is positioned much higher (y offset: 1.6 → 7), hindering its ability to hit characters below Pit.
    • Buff The second hit has altered angles (115°/75°/90° → 365°/90°) and knockback (90/0/0 (set), 50/60/70 (scaling) → (60/80)/100). When combined with the weakening of SDI, this allows the second hit to connect more reliably into the third hit.
    • Buff The second hit now has static extended hitboxes on Pit's fit, giving it more consistent range throughout its duration.
    • Nerf The second hit has smaller hitboxes (3.84u/3.84u/5.76u/5.76u → 3u/3u) and its lower hitboxes have been removed, giving it less range.
    • Nerf The second and third hits have a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×), making them easier to DI.
    • Buff The third hit deals more knockback (60 (base), 70 (scaling) → 50/120), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.
    • Buff The third hit has a larger hitbox (3.84u/3.84u/5.76u/5.76u → 7.5u), which is now extended, giving it more range above Pit.
    • Change The third hit now launches opponents at a consistent angle (90°/115°/75° → 83°).
    • Nerf The third hit has a shorter duration (frames 15-18 → 15-16).
    • Nerf The third hit's lower hitboxes have been removed, giving it less range below Pit.
  • Down tilt:
    • Buff Down tilt has an updated animation where Pit now leans farther inward to perform the kneeling slash. This overall gives the move more range despite its hitboxes not extending nearly as far from Pit (z offset: 20 → z stretch: 16).
      • Nerf However, the hitbox does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 3.2 → 7) which along with its new animation, reduces its range inside of him.
    • Nerf Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 6-8 → 6-7).
    • Nerf Down tilt has more ending lag (FAF 30 → 32).
    • Nerf Down tilt deals much less damage (11% → 6%) and has less base knockback (80 → 70), greatly hindering its KO potential.
    • Nerf Down tilt now launches opponents at an upwards horizontal angle, rather than a vertical or downwards meteor smash angle (80° (far)/280° (near) → 55°). This removes its ability to set up juggles (despite its lower knockback) as well as greatly hindering its edgeguarding potential.
    • Nerf Down tilt has a smaller hitbox (4.32u/3.84u/2.88u/2.88u → 2.5u).
  • Dash attack:
    • Buff Pit's dash attack has an altered animation where Pit performs a spinning inward slash. The move covers a considerably higher amount of distance, making it much better as an approach, punishment or followup option.
    • Buff Dash attack has less ending lag (FAF 42 → 39).
    • Change Dash attack now deals consistent damage due to now having one extended hitbox (11% (body)/12% (arm)/9% (blade) → 11%).
    • Change Dash attack has more base knockback but less knockback scaling (20 (base), 100 (scaling) → 80/50). This improves its safety on hit at lower percents and improves its ability to lead into mixups (especially when combined with its higher distance/lower ending lag) but this also hinders its KO potential.
    • Nerf Dash attack has a smaller hitbox (4.8u/4.32u/3.36u/2.4u → 3.5u) which does not extend as far vertically or horizontally (y/z offsets: (2.8/7.2)/(2/16.8) → 4.5/7, y/z stretch: 7/16).
    • Nerf Dash attack retains the lower launch angle from its previous near hitbox (80°/70°/60° → 60°) which overall hinders its ability to set up juggles.
  • Forward smash:
    • Buff Forward smash has a new animation where Pit now steps a considerable distance forward when performing the move. This new animation considerably improves its range, especially the second hit.
    • Buff Forward smash has larger hitboxes which are now extended (4u/4.3u/3.3u/2.8u (hit 1)/4.1u/4.5u/3.5u/3.1u → (6u/6u/6u/6u)/6u).
    • Buff The first hit launches aerial opponents at a much lower angle (110°/90° → 70°/0°), allowing it to connect more reliably into the second hit against them.
    • Change The first hit launches grounded opponents at a lower angle (110°/90° → 70°/35°) and it has higher set knockback (40 → 43/53) against them. This would make it connect less reliably into the second hit although this is compensated by the second hit's longer range.
    • Buff The second hit deals more knockback (30 (base), 108 (scaling) → 42/122), improving its KO potential despite its lower damage.
    • Nerf Forward smash has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 6-8 (hit 1)/18-20 (hit 2) → 10/21), now being tied for being the fastest forward smash (rather than being the sole fastest by multiple frames).
      • Nerf The shorter hitbox duration combined with the hitboxes now being static also means that the move has less vertical range, both above and below Pit.
    • Nerf Forward smash has more ending lag (FAF 48 → 59).
    • Nerf Forward smash deals less damage (7% (hit 1)/12% (hit 2)/19% (total) → 5%/10%/15%).
    • Nerf The first hit has lower set knockback against aerial opponents (40 → 5/15). The near hit in particular (which has higher priority) no longer has enough hitstun to lead into the second hit, which allows some characters to avoid the second hit, hindering its reliability against aerial opponents.
  • Up smash:
    • Buff Up smash has a new animation where Pit jumps up much higher. The move's hitboxes have been moved upwards to compensate for this change (y offset: 23 (hits 1 and 2)/23.6 (hit 3) → 28/34), giving it considerably more range above Pit.
    • Buff Up smash starts charging later (frame 1 → 2). This means that the move now have consistent startup lag, regardless of if it is buffered or not.
      • Nerf However, the move retains its startup lag from the non buffered version, giving it more startup lag when buffered (frame 5 → 6).
    • Buff The first hit now has a late hit, giving it a longer duration (frame 6 (non buffered) → 6 (clean)/7 (late)).
      • Buff This new late hit is positioned lower and further forwards than the previous side hitboxes (y/z offsets: 18/6.6 → 14/10), giving it more range below and in front of Pit.
    • Buff The first hit's angles (270°/90°/110° → 365°/365°/105° (clean)/365°/365°/110° (late)) and set knockback (12/40/33 → 40/33/33) have been altered, allowing it to connect more reliably into the second hit.
    • Buff The second hit has less startup lag compared to its previous non buffered counterpart (frame 11 → 10).
    • Change The second hit's side hitboxes have higher set knockback (35 → 50).
    • Buff The third hit launches at a higher angle (80° → 89°) and it deals more knockback (75 (base), 83 (scaling) → 66/102), significantly improving its KO potential.
    • Buff The third hit's lowest hitbox is larger (4u → 5u).
    • Buff The third hit's side hitboxes are positioned slightly further away from Pit (z offset: 6.4/-6.4 → 7/-8), giving it more horizontal range.
    • Nerf Up smash has more ending lag (FAF 47 (non buffered) → 52).
    • Nerf The first two hits have smaller hitboxes (5u/7u/6.2u/6.2u (hit 1)/5u/5u/6.2u/6.2u (hit 2) → (4.5u/4u/4u)/(4u/5.2u/5.2u)) and their lowest hitbox has been removed.
      • Nerf This especially hurts the first hit as shorter characters in front of Pit can now low profile under the move while the move flat out no longer works against almost the entire cast if they are grounded and behind Pit.
      • Nerf This also gives the early first hit and the second hit less horizontal range despite their hitboxes being moved slightly further away from Pit (z offset: 6.6/-6.6 → 7/-7).
    • Nerf The third hit's highest hitbox is smaller (6.5u → 5.8u).
    • Nerf The third hit has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.2×), making it easier to DI.
  • Down smash:
    • Buff Down smash has a new animation where Pit now leans farther inward to perform each slash. This new animation improves its range (especially the back hit), despite its furthest hitboxes being moved closer to Pit (z offset: 18/-18 → 17.4/-17).
    • Buff The mid and far hitboxes are larger (3.3u/3u → 3.6u/3.4u).
    • Buff The first hit's far hitbox deals more knockback (18 (base), 90 (scaling) → 35/93), improving its KO potential despite its less favorable launch angle (361° → 55°).
    • Buff The second hit deals more damage (10% (body)/9% (base)/8% (tip) → 12%/10%) and knockback (20 (base), 90 (scaling) → 25/93), and it is now a semi-spike (75° → 30°), significantly improving its edgeguarding and KO potential.
    • Nerf The first hit's near hitbox deals less damage (13% (body) → 12%) and the first hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 55°), hindering its KO potential (especially the near hit and excluding the far hit), as its knockback was not fully compensated (30/25 (base), 90 (scaling) → 35/93).
    • Nerf The nearest hitbox has been removed on both hits, giving down smash less range inside of Pit despite the new nearest hitbox being moved closer to Pit (z offset: 4/-4 (nearest)/9/-9 (mid near) → 6.4/-6).

Aerial attacks[edit]

  • Neutral aerial:
    • Buff Neutral aerial has less landing lag (30 frames → 24).
    • Buff The loop hits have lower SDI multipliers (1.4× → 0.8×), which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes them more difficult to escape from (although they are still fairly unreliable).
    • Buff The final hit has a larger hitbox (8u → 9.2u).
    • Nerf Neutral aerial has an updated animation where Pit now swings his Palutena Bow slightly behind himself for its last hit. This new animation is longer (51 frames → 67), increasing the amount of time Pit cannot grab ledges after performing the move.
    • Nerf Neutral aerial has more ending lag (FAF 52 → 55).
    • Nerf The loop hits deal less damage (1% → 0.7%), which reduces the move's overall damage output (11% → 8.9%).
    • Nerf The loop hits' far hitboxes are positioned closer to Pit (z offset: 8.8 → 7.8), while the upper hitboxes have been moved downwards (y offset: 13.5 → 12.5), reducing their range.
    • Nerf The final hit has a higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 1.8×). This makes it easier to DI and as neutral aerial cannot be frame canceled, this hinders the move overall.
  • Forward aerial:
    • Change Pit has a new forward aerial, a buzzsaw-like series of slashes. Instead of being a single hitting move, it is a multi hitting move with three hits.
    • Buff Forward aerial has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 12-15 → 11-12/14-15/18-19).
    • Buff Forward aerial extends further away from Pit (z offset: 16 → z stretch: 18 (hits 1-2)/19 (hit 3), giving the final hit more range.
    • Change Forward aerial's hitboxes are positioned lower (y offset: 7/8 → 5).
    • Nerf Forward aerial has more ending lag (FAF 38 → 47).
    • Nerf Forward aerial has a longer animation (37 frames → 55).
    • Nerf Forward aerial has more landing lag (15 frames → 20).
    • Nerf Forward aerial deals much less damage (13%/14%/15% → 1.5% (hits 1-2)/4% (hit 3)/7% (total)). The final hit's knockback was mostly compensated compared to the previous 13% hitbox (10 (base), 82 (scaling) → 20/180).
    • Nerf Due to its multi hit nature, forward aerial has become less reliable overall.
    • Nerf Forward aerial has smaller hitboxes (3.8u/5.5u/4.5u → 1.5u (hits 1-2)/4u (hit 3)). The first two hits in particular now have deceptively tiny hitboxes, giving them less range in front of Pit, despite extending further forwards.
    • Nerf Forward aerial does not extend nearly as far inside of Pit (z offset: 4.8 → 11), giving it much less range inside of him (especially the loop hits).
    • Nerf The final hit has a much higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 2.2×). This makes it easier to DI (despite its much lower damage) and as forward aerial cannot be frame canceled, this hinders the move overall.
  • Back aerial:
    • Buff Back aerial has an altered animation where Pit now leans farther backwards while performing the double reverse gripped thrust. The move now uses static extended hitboxes which extend much further backwards to accommodate this new animation, giving it considerably more range.
      • Nerf However, this animation also makes Pit much more vulnerable and it is considerably longer (38 frames → 51).
      • Nerf Additionally, the hitboxes do not extend as far inside of Pit, giving it less range in front of him.
    • Nerf Back aerial has more startup lag (frame 9 → 10) and ending lag (FAF 39 → 41).
    • Nerf Back aerial no longer has a late hit, greatly shortening its duration (frames 9-10 (clean)/11-25 (late) → 10-12).
      • Buff However, its duration is longer than the previous clean hit (2 frames → 3).
    • Nerf Back aerial has more landing lag (15 frames → 20).
    • Nerf Back aerial has smaller hitboxes (4u/4u/4u → 3.4u/3.2u).
    • Nerf The far hit deals less damage (15% → 12%), launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 46°) and it has lower knockback scaling (100 → 96), greatly hindering its KO potential, going from the third strongest back aerial to a back aerial with below average power.
    • Nerf The near hit deals much less damage (15% → 8%) and has lower knockback scaling (100 → 96), immensely hindering its KO potential (although it is still stronger than the previous late hit).
    • Change The near hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 66°). This removes its locking potential, but grants it combo potential.
  • Up aerial:
    • Buff Up aerial has less landing lag (30 → 24 frames).
    • Buff Up aerial has lower SDI multipliers (1.3× → 0.7× (loop)/1× (final)), which along with the weakening of the mechanic, makes it considerably more difficult to escape from.
    • Buff The loop hits' highest hitbox has been moved higher upwards (y offset: 17 → 19), giving it more range above Pit.
    • Buff The loop hits' highest hitbox has higher hitbox priority (ID# 3 → 1), which overall makes up aerial connect more reliably.
    • Change The final hit launches opponents at a higher angle (361° → 68°). This allows it to set up juggles but this also hinders its edgeguarding potential.
    • Nerf Up aerial has more startup (frame 9 → 12) and ending lag (FAF 45 → 50).
    • Nerf Up aerial has a longer animation (44 frames → 59).
    • Nerf Up aerial now only has five hits instead of six, which shortens its duration (frames 9-10/12-13/15-16/18-19/21-22/24-25 → 12-13/15-16/18-19/21-22/24-25) and reduces its total damage output (12% → 10%).
    • Nerf The loop hits have smaller hitboxes (3.36u/4.8u/4.8u/4.8u → 2.8u/3.8u/3.8u/3.8u).
    • Nerf The final hit has a much higher hitlag multiplier (1× → 2×). This makes it easier to DI and as up aerial cannot be frame canceled, this hinders the move overall.
  • Down aerial:
    • Buff Down aerial has less landing lag (30 → 24 frames).
    • Buff The clean hit's middle hitbox is now a meteor smash (80° → 270°). This grants its edgeguarding potential as well as improving its followup potential, especially out of a missed tech.
    • Nerf Down aerial deals less damage (12% → 10%), hindering its KO potential.
    • Nerf The clean hit's middle hitbox has much lower base knockback (50 → 0) which along with its lower damage and launch angle, greatly hinders its KO potential, especially on stage.
      • Buff However, this also grants it locking potential along with its new angle.
    • Nerf The clean hit's middle hitbox is smaller (6u → 3u), giving it less range despite being positioned further below Pit (y offset: -2.4 → -4).

Throws/other attacks[edit]

  • Grabs:
    • Buff Dash grab has less startup (frame 10 → 8) and ending lag (FAF 40 → 37).
    • Buff Pivot grab has less ending lag (FAF 36 → 35).
    • Buff All grabs extend further away from Pit (z offset: 9 (standing/dash)/-13 (pivot) → z stretch: 9.9 (standing)/11.8 (dash).-16.4 (pivot)), improving dash and pivot grabs' range.
    • Buff Standing grab extends further inside of Pit (z offset: 5 → 4), giving it marginally more range inside of him.
    • Nerf All grabs have smaller grabboxes (4u → 3.1u (standing/pivot)/2.5 (dash)).
    • Nerf Dash and pivot grabs do not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 2 (dash)/-3 (pivot) → 4/-4).
  • Forward throw:
    • Buff Forward throw has higher base knockback (30 → 50), improving its KO potential.
      • Nerf However, this combined with the removal of chain grabbing hinders its followup potential at lower percents.
    • Buff The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 12-13).
    • Change Pit releases his opponent from forward throw one frame later (frame 13 → 14).
  • Back throw:
    • Buff Back throw has higher base knockback (50 → 65), improving its KO potential.
  • Up throw
    • Nerf The hitbox has more startup lag (frame 12 → 13).
    • Buff The hitbox has a longer duration (frame 12 → 13-14).
    • Buff The hitbox is now extended, giving it more range inside of Pit.
    • Change Pit releases his opponent from up throw slightly later (frame 13 → 15).
  • Down throw:
    • Change Down throw has an altered animation which overall slightly alters the position of the hitbox. On certain stages in certain positions, the hitbox will now whiff against Peach because of this change.
    • Buff The changes to hitstun canceling and DI significantly improve down throw's combo potential despite its lower launch angle (80° → 70°).
  • Floor attacks:
    • Buff Floor attacks have less startup lag (frame 16 → 14 (front)/13 (back)).
      • Buff Back floor attack's second hit also has less startup lag (frame 27 → 24).
    • Buff Floor attacks have less ending lag (FAF 50 → 46).
    • Buff Floor attacks deal more damage (6% → 7%) and shield damage (1 → 8) per hit, without full compensation on their knockback scaling (50 → 48).
    • Buff Floor attacks now uses one larger extended hitbox (3.84u → 5u), giving them more range.
    • Nerf Floor attacks have less intangibility (frames 1-27 → 1-26 (front)/1-25 (back).
    • Nerf Floor attacks launch opponents at a higher angle (361° → 48°).
  • Front Floor Attack:
    • Buff Front floor attack's second hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: -13.2 → 16), improving its range.
    • Nerf The front hit does not extend as far away from Pit (z offset: 15.2 → 16) and both hits do not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 3.2/-1.2 → z stretch: 4/-4). While the first hit does have more range due to its larger hitbox, this gives the second hit less range inside of Pit.
  • Back floor attack:
    • Buff Front floor attack's first hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: -13.2 → -15), improving its range.
    • Nerf The first hit does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: -1.2 → z stretch: -4), giving it less range inside of Pit.
  • Edge attack:
    • Buff As with other edge attacks, edge attack no longer has set knockback (110 (set), 100 (scaling) → 90 (base)/20).
    • Buff Edge attack extends further inside of Pit (z offset: 0 → z stretch: -5), giving it more range inside of him.
    • Nerf Edge attack has a shorter duration (frames 25-29 → 25-27).
    • Nerf Edge attack has less intangibility (frames 1-23 → 1-22).
    • Nerf Edge attack deals less damage (8% → 7%) and launches opponents at a less favorable angle (361° → 45°).
    • Nerf Edge attack now uses one extended hitbox rather than four normal hitboxes which is smaller (5u → 4.5u) and it does not extend as far away from him (z offset: 15 → 11), giving it less range.
    • Nerf As with other edge attacks, edge attack can no longer send opponents behind Pit, removing its ability to set up edgeguards.
  • Trip attack:
    • Buff Trip attack deals more shield damage (1 → 8) per hit.
    • Buff Trip attack now uses an extended hitbox which is larger than the previous near hitboxes (4u/4u → 5u), giving it more vertical range at close range.
      • Nerf However, its hitbox is smaller than the previous far hit (6u → 5u), giving the first hit less range.
    • Buff The second hit has less startup lag (frame 30 → 29).
    • Buff The second hit extends further away from Pit (z offset: 11 → 14), giving it more range.
    • Nerf Trip attack has less intangibility (frames 1-8 → 1-7).
    • Nerf Trip attack does not extend as far inside of Pit (z offset: 0 → z stretch: -5/5), giving it less range inside of Pit.

Special moves[edit]

  • Palutena Bow:
    • Change Palutena's Arrow has been renamed to Palutena Bow.
    • Change Palutena Bow's visual effects have slightly changed. Its arrow's outline is now sky blue, instead of blue.
    • Change Palutena Bow's animation has slightly changed. Pit now uses it while leaning slightly forward and having his legs and wings spread-eagle, instead of using it while in a kneeling position. It also has updated sound effects.
    • Buff Palutena's Bow has less ending lag in the air if the arrow is shot forwards (FAF 44/30 (instantly shot/from release) → 43/27).
    • Nerf Palutena Bow has more ending lag on the ground if the arrow is shot forwards (FAF 44/30 (instantly shot/from release) → 59/45).
    • Nerf Palutena Bow has one more frame of ending lag if the arrow is shot upwards (FAF 26 (from release) → 27).
    • Nerf Palutena Bow has more startup lag in the air (frame 20 → 22).
    • Nerf The arrows deal less damage (5% (uncharged)/11% (fully charged) → 3.27%/8.6%) and knockback (4 (base), 80 (scaling) → 11/65), and their damage increases less per frame (0.1% → 0.09%).
    • Nerf The arrows travel much slower (8 → 3.5).
      • Buff The arrows now increase in speed as they are charged, although they still travel slower than the Brawl arrows when fully charged (8 → 7.7).
    • Nerf The arrows now only have a duration of 44 frames, rather than lasting until they hit something/go off screen.
      • Nerf In addition to this, Pit can now only have one arrow out at a time, even if he can act before the arrow disappears.
    • Nerf Due to their reduced speed, the arrows cannot be curved as quickly.
  • Upperdash Arm:
    • Change Pit has a new side special, Upperdash Arm, which functions very differently to Angel Ring. Pit equips the Upperdash Arm where he proceeds to dash forward and if he comes into contact with an opponent, he will perform an uppercut (similar to Raptor Boost).
    • Buff Upperdash Arm consists of a one strong hitbox, instead of loop hitboxes, which makes it a much more reliable move that can potentially KO.
      • Nerf However, its set duration significantly hinders its ability at pressuring shields or covering an opponent's ledge options.
    • Buff As Pit moves forwards when using Uppderdash Arm, it can be used for recovering.
    • Buff Pit now gains some super armor when he performs Upperdash Arm.
    • Nerf Upperdash Arm has more startup (frame 11 (reflector)/12 (hitbox) → 16 (grounded)/19 (aerial)) and it is overall a laggier move, especially in the air.
    • Nerf Upperdash Arm now deflects projectiles rather than reflecting them, meaning that the projectiles can no longer hit the opponent after they have been reflected. This considerably hinders the move's effectiveness against projectiles.
    • Change Reflected projectiles are launched at a much higher angle (0° → 50°). As they can no longer hit the opponent, this has no impact on gameplay.
  • Power of Flight:
    • Change Pit has a new up special, Power of Flight, which functions very differently from Wings of Icarus. Pit quickly flies in a given direction by using the Power of Flight.
    • Nerf Power of Flight possesses a linear trajectory, which overall makes it much more predictable and exploitable than Wings of Icarus, in addition to it not being able to cover as much distance (although it still covers a large amount of distance).
    • Nerf Pit cannot cancel Power of Flight with an attack. This significantly hinders the safety and mixup potential of Power of Flight and when combined with its altered functionality, this also removes advanced techniques such as wing dashing.
    • Nerf Power of Flight no longer has a windbox on startup, hindering its safety and utility.
      • Nerf Altogether, these changes make Power of Flight a considerably more linear and exploitable recovery move with less utility than Wings of Icarus.
    • Buff Pit covers much more distance in a shorter period of time, which can make it easier for Pit to make it back to the stage in some situations compared to Wings of Icarus.
    • Buff Power of Flight can now be reused if Pit is hit or grab released out of it.
    • Buff Power of Flight grants more intangibility (frames 1-5 (grounded)/N/A (aerial) → 9-19/15-19).
      • Nerf However, it grants intangibility on the ground much later (frame 1 → 9). When combined with its altered functionality, this greatly hinders its use as an escape option on the ground.
  • Guardian Orbitars:
    • Buff Pit has a new down special, Guardian Orbitars where Pit wields the Guardian Orbitars near his arms in order to protect himself. It is functionally similar to Mirror Shield but unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars cover both sides of Pit and they are much taller, making them better at protecting Pit.
    • Change Guardian Orbitars have a push effect, instead of a reverse effect.
    • Nerf Unlike Mirror Shield, Guardian Orbitars are breakable, possessing 18 hit points with gradual regeneration similar to shields, and the move cannot be used for 10 seconds if broken.
    • Nerf Guardian Orbitars have more startup lag (frame 6 → 9).
    • Nerf Guardian Orbitars have much more ending lag on release (FAF 15 → 36).
    • Nerf Guardian Orbitars no longer has super armor on startup.
    • Nerf Guardian Orbitars cannot be held for nearly as long (600 frames → 80).
  • Three Sacred Treasures:
    • Change Pit has a new Final Smash, Three Sacred Treasures. Pit wields the Three Sacred Treasures (the Arrow of Light, the Mirror Shield, and the Wings of Pegasus) in order to fire a barrage of ethereal arrows, energy blasts, and energy pillars. Compared to Palutena's Army, Three Sacred Treasures' projectiles travel faster than the Centurions, making them better at damage racking and pressuring.[2] Like Palutena's Army, they do not have set accuracy. Unlike Palutena's Army, they render Pit invincible, yet completely immobile, throughout their duration.

Update history[edit]

Like Mario, Pit has received a very small number of minor changes from game updates. His only noteworthy buff was from update 1.1.0, which decreased the ending lag for Palutena Bow and its custom variations. Similarly to Mario, Pit is both helped and hindered by the changes to shield mechanics brought about by updates 1.1.0 and 1.1.1. Although these changes make his multiple hitting moves and Upperdash Arm slightly safer on shield, they also make it slightly harder for him to punish out of shield because of his slightly below-average traction.

Super Smash Bros. 4 1.0.6

  • Bug fix Fixed a glitch where Pit would clip through sloped terrain while using his edge attack as another character grabbed the edge.

Super Smash Bros. 4 1.1.0

  • Nerf Neutral infinite deals less damage (1% → 0.8%).
  • Buff Neutral infinite launches opponents at a more favorable angle (30°/80° → 25°/120°) and it has higher set knockback (10/3 → 18/4), making it connect more reliably.
  • Buff Neutral infinite's far hitbox is larger (3.5u → 4u).
  • Change Neutral infinite is now weight independent.
  • Buff Neutral infinite's finisher is larger (5u → 6u) and it has been extended closer to Pit (Z stretch: 9 → 8.5).
  • Buff Palutena Bow and all of its variations have three frames less ending lag.


Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Pit's hitboxes, see here.

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack Forehand Slice (フォアハンドスライス) / Backhand Slice (バックハンドスライス) / Upper Swing (アッパースイング) / Spinning Cutter (スピニングカッター) / Upper Cutter (アッパーカッター) 2% A reverse gripped downward slash, followed by a reverse gripped inward slash, followed by an upward slash. If button mashed, Pit will spin the Palutena Bow repeatedly to perform an undulating, buzzsaw-like series of slashes, which concludes with a lunging outward slash. Its first hit can also be jab canceled reliably, which is more effective at higher percents and if Pit has rage, with its most notable followups being down tilt, down smash, dash grab, and neutral aerial.
2%
5%
0.8% (loop), 2% (last)
Forward tilt Cross Chop (クロスチョップ) 7% (base), 10% (tip) Arcs his body forward to perform a scissoring slash. It is decent for spacing and quite powerful for a tilt attack when sweetspotted. Its sweetspot is located at the tips of the blades. While near the edge of Final Destination, the sweetspot KOs middleweights at 134%/122% (3DS/Wii U). Due to it hitting on frame 10, however, it is Pit's slowest tilt attack. Despite having the same knockback values as its tip, its base's lower damage output makes it unsuited for KOing.
Up tilt Anti-Air Kick (アンチエアキック) 2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2), 5% (hit 3) A bicycle kick followed by a stretch kick. Compared to up smash, its lower ending lag makes it safer at harassing an opponent on a platform directly above Pit. However, it lacks any guaranteed followups due to its high launch point and ending lag, and although its last hit has very high knockback scaling, it lacks KO potential because of said hit's low damage output.
Down tilt Leg Cutter (レッグカッター) 6% A kneeling outward slash. Its minimal startup and moderate ending lag make it Pit's best grounded spacing option. However, despite its high base knockback, its mostly horizontal angle prevents it from having any guaranteed followups, with the closest being dash attack at low percents. Because of its angle and low knockback scaling, it is also ineffective for edgeguarding and KOing.
Dash attack Dash Slice (ダッシュスライス) 11% A spinning inward slash. It has low knockback scaling and launches at 60°, which allows it to combo into an up smash at low percents, depending on the opponent's DI. Its long range also makes it excellent for punishing landings. However, its moderate ending lag makes it punishable on shield.
Forward smash Dual Attack (デュアルアタック) 5% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2) Performs a reverse gripped inward slash with a blade, then quickly reassembles the Palutena Bow in order to perform an outward slash with the Palutena Bow. Its first hit has low set knockback to connect reliably into its second hit. However, against aerial targets, the first hit's set knockback on its innermost hitbox deals insufficient hitstun to lead into the second hit, allowing opponents with fast air dodges to avoid the second hit altogether if they are hit offstage, unless Pit has a high amount of rage. On the edge of Final Destination, the second hit KOs middleweights at 107%/92% (3DS/Wii U).
Up smash Angel Spin (エンジェルスピン) 3% (hit 1), 2% (hit 2), 8% (hit 3) Jumps to perform three upward slashes. It hits on frame 6, which is very fast for a smash attack, and its long vertical range makes it a useful anti-air attack. Its last hit's very high knockback scaling enables it to KO middleweights from anywhere on Final Destination at 130%/119% (3DS/Wii U). However, its deceptively horizontal range results in it hitting grounded opponents only if they are at point-blank range in front of Pit.
Down smash Low Attack Combination (ローアタックコンビネーション) 12% (base), 10% (tip) Performs a kneeling outward slash with a blade, followed by a squatting reverse gripped thrust behind himself with the other blade. Its sweetspot is located at the base of each blade. It hits on frame 5, which ties it with Dark Pit, Mario, Dr. Mario, Zelda and Ryu's down smashes as the second fastest smash attack of any kind in the game, being surpassed only by Meta Knight's buffered down smash. It is thus very useful for punishing rolls. While the first hit has higher base knockback and both hits have equal knockback scaling, the back hit's sweetspot KOs earlier thanks to its semi-spike angle. At the edge of Final Destination, the back hit's sweetspot KOs middleweights at 125%/116% (3DS/Wii U), while the front hit's sweetspot KOs at 155%/144% (3DS/Wii U).
Neutral aerial Spinning Cycle (スピニングサイクル) 0.7% (hits 1-7), 4% (hit 8) A buzzsaw-like series of slashes in front of himself. It hits multiple times, with its last hit having high knockback scaling, though it has a smaller hitbox behind Pit that connects less reliably. It has the ability to nullify weak projectiles and its last hit has very high knockback scaling, which make it ideal approaching or edge-guarding. Auto-cancels from a short hop, making it a decent set-up option when SHFF'd.
Forward aerial Front Cycle (フロントサイクル) 1.5% (hits 1-2), 4% (hit 3) Lunges forward to perform a buzzsaw-like series of slashes that hits multiple times. The last hit has the second highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset, although the final hitbox's low damage output makes the move best suited for edge-guarding, spacing, or approaching. Auto-cancels from a short hop, but has a very short duration and minimal vertical range.
Back aerial Air Stab (エアスタッブ) 8% (base), 12% (tip) A double reverse gripped thrust. It is Pit's longest ranged aerial and can auto-cancel in a short hop, which make it a fairly useful spacing option, especially when used as part of a reverse aerial rush. When sweetspotted, it is also Pit's most damaging aerial. While its base is largely ineffective, it nonetheless has follow-up potential at certain percents. While near the edge of Final Destination, its sweetspot KOs middleweights at 137%/125% (3DS/Wii U). However, it has noticeable landing lag and a very small hitbox, the latter of which can make it difficult to land its sweetspot.
Up aerial Lightning Rotor (ライトニングローター) 2% (hits 1-5) An overhead, buzzsaw-like series of slashes. It hits multiple times, with its last hit launching at 68° and having the highest knockback scaling out of his entire moveset. These traits make it a useful juggling option. Even though it KOs middleweights beginning at 153% while near the upper blast line, it only does so if all of hits connect because of its last hit's very low damage output. It can also auto-cancel.
Down aerial Under-Arc Slash (アンダースラッシュ, Under Slash) 10% A downward arcing reverse gripped slash. It has a sweetspot on the first hit frame that is a meteor smash, while its fairly large range allows it to function as an approach option. However, it has noticeable landing lag and takes longer to auto-cancel after the hitboxes cease compared to Pit's other aerials.
Grab Grab (つかみ) — Reaches out with his free hand.
Pummel Grab Kneebutt (つかみニーバット) 2% A knee strike. A fairly fast pummel.
Forward throw Upper Swing (アッパースイング) 6% (hit 1), 4% (throw) An upward slash. Due to having the highest knockback scaling out of his throws, it is Pit's only throw with KO potential. While near the edge of Final Destination, it KOs middleweights at 163%/148% (3DS/Wii U). Although it is best suited for KOing, it is decent at setting up edge-guards, and even has minimal combo potential, leading into a dash attack or up smash at low percents.
Back throw Behind Throw (ビハインドスルー) 8% Grabs the opponent by their head, spins around with them in tow, and them slams them onto the ground headfirst. It is best suited for spacing, but it can also combo into a dash attack at low percents, or act as a set-up into Palutena Bow at medium to high percents.
Up throw Stand Shoot (スタンドシュート) 4% (hit 1), 7% (throw) A handstand kick, similar to Sheik's up throw. It is Pit's most damaging throw, but its throw hitbox's average base knockback and knockback scaling make it unsuited for KOing or combos. As a result, its only utility is dealing damage and initiating aerial pressure alongside Palutena Bow.
Down throw Bone Divide (ボーンディバイド) 2% (hit 1), 4% (throw) Pins the opponent to the ground and then slashes their back. It is Pit's best combo starter, as it can combo into a dashing up smash at 0%-10%, and into a neutral, forward and up aerial at low to medium percents.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge 		— —
Techs — —
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front) 		  7% Slashes on either side of himself while getting up.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back) 		  7% Slashes in front of himself, then thrusts behind himself while getting up.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip) 		  5% Spins the Palutena Bow behind himself and then in front of himself before getting up.
Edge attack
Edge getups 		  7% Performs a hook kick while climbing up.
Neutral special Default Palutena Bow 3.27% (uncharged), 8.6% (fully charged) Shoots a whitish sky blue, ethereal arrow from his Palutena Bow. The arrow can be aimed left, right, or directly upward while charging, and the arrow itself can be curved in any direction in mid-flight, which make it very useful for edge-guarding and gimping.
Custom 1 Piercing Bow 5.1% (uncharged), 11.7% (fully charged) Shoots a larger, stronger arrow that pierces through enemies. However, it takes longer to charge, travels slower, has less range, and lacks the ability to be curved. Startup and end lag are increased.
Custom 2 Guiding Bow 2.1% (uncharged), 6% (fully charged) Shoots an arrow that stays on-screen longer, has longer range, and can be curved to the point of forming two complete circles. However, its damage output and knockback are both lower.
Side special Default Upperdash Arm 11% (grounded), 9% (aerial), 1× (reflected projectiles) Wields the Upperdash Arm to perform a dashing uppercut. Despite having below-average knockback scaling, its decent damage output and very high base knockback enable its grounded version to KOs middleweights on Final Destination at 142%/130% (3DS/Wii U). Upperdash Arm also grants super armor during the dash, and reflects projectiles at a 50° angle. Its aerial version deals slightly less damage and has less knockback scaling, but is still strong enough to KO middleweights while near the upper blast line of Final Destination at 148%/132% (3DS/Wii U). However, Upperdash Arm is an overall laggy attack, regardless of whether it is used on the ground or in the air. This is especially evident in regard to its aerial version, as missing it results in Pit enduring a lengthy ending animation that can easily cause a self-destruct if it is used unwisely.
Custom 1 Interception Arm 13% (grounded), 11% (aerial) Pit assumes a defensive stance and retaliates against any opponent who gets in front of him. In addition, the uppercut itself is overall stronger; its grounded version KOs middleweights at 119% while near the edge of Final Destination in the 3DS version, whereas its aerial version KOs them at 136% while near the upper blast line of Final Destination in the 3DS version. Like Upperdash Arm, it grants super armor. However, it completely lacks recovery potential, as Pit will only move very slightly backward after using it before tumbling downward with the move's usual aerial ending lag. There is also a slight delay until Pit throws the uppercut, which can allow opponents to shield it.
Custom 2 Quickdash Arm 9% (grounded), 7% (aerial) The dash is faster, which makes it better suited for horizontal recovery. Pit also plows through opponents after hitting the uppercut, whereas the uppercut itself launches the opponent diagonally like Electroshock Arm. As a result, Pit can either chase after an opponent for a potential follow-up, or avoid being punished by a shielding opponent. However, there is a slight delay until Pit performs the dash, while the uppercut's slightly lower damage output and significantly lower knockback make it unsuited for KOing.
Up special Default Power of Flight — Soars through the air by using the Power of Flight. It covers a significant amount of distance, and the flight's direction can be angled in any way except downward, making it capable of being a purely vertical and nearly horizontal recovery option. With a maximum duration of 2.42 seconds (145.2 frames), Power of Flight also lasts much longer than the majority of other recovery moves. It also grants intangibility on frames 9-19 when used on the ground, and on frames 15-19 when used in the air.
Custom 1 Striking Flight 9% (clean), 6% (late) Deals damage, which makes it safer against edge-guards. However, it has more start-up, cannot be angled as much, and covers very minimal horizontal distance.
Custom 2 Breezy Flight — The flight is faster and Pit emits a tornado upon start-up that pushes away opponents in the opposite direction of his ascent. However, it covers less distance.
Down special Default Guardian Orbitars 1.5× (reflected projectiles) Wields the Guardian Orbitars to create twin energy shields that protect his left and right sides. They reflect projectiles with 50% more power and 70% more speed than they originally had, and can block physical attacks. However, they have 18 HP for physical attacks, with 0.07 HP regenerated every frame (4.2 HP per second), and break if it is fully depleted, after which they require 10 seconds to regenerate. Guardian Orbitars also push away opponents who are near Pit when he wields them, which makes them capable of edge-guarding. In the air, Pit can drift while using them, even if they are broken. Guardian Orbitars have a minimum duration of 0.33 seconds (20 frames) and a maximum duration of 1.33 seconds (80 frames), and have moderate ending lag when deactivated. However, they leave Pit open to attacks above and below him, and have moderate ending lag unless they are broken; in the latter case, ending lag is significantly reduced and allows Pit to react almost immediately.
Custom 1 Impact Orbitars 5% Offensive variations that generate two semi-spike hitboxes on each side of Pit. They also grant super armor. However, they have a much shorter duration, and are unable to reflect projectiles or block melee attacks.
Custom 2 Amplifying Orbitars 2× (reflected projectiles) Variations that have an increased reflection multiplier for both damage and speed. They also have less start-up lag, a minimum duration of 0.27 seconds (16 frames), and a maximum duration of 2.5 seconds (150 frames). However, they are more fragile and cannot push opponents.
Final Smash Three Sacred Treasures 2% (small arrows, energy blasts), 12% (large arrows), 15% (energy pillars) Wields the Three Sacred Treasures to perform an automatic assault by using the Arrow of Light and the Mirror Shield interchangeably for combat, while the Wings of Pegasus are used for hovering in midair. Pit initially fires three types of projectiles: numerous small, whitish orange arrows are fired rapidly in a fanning motion; large, whitish yellow arrows that home in on opponents are fired one at a time; and a quartet of whitish green energy blasts home onto the opponent's location (similarly to Autoreticle) are fired in an intersecting pattern. The barrage concludes with Pit firing a quartet of whitish sky blue arrows into the sky, which cause energy pillars to rain down in random locations, similarly to PK Starstorm in Brawl. Its small arrows can easily rack up damage, but only its large arrows and energy pillars have KO potential.

Stats[edit]

Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump Height Double jump Height
Value 96 1.5 – Initial dash
1.66215 – Run		 1.199 0.0505 0.008 0.89 0.01 – Base
0.065 – Additional		 0.081 1.48 – Base
2.368 – Fast-fall		 5 31 - Base
14.955608 - Short hop		 23.70148302, 19.110125, 15.01259414

Announcer call[edit]

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  • English/Japanese/Chinese

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • Slowly descends onto the stage while surrounded by rays of sparkling light that shine down from the sky.
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Taunts[edit]

  • Up taunt: Separates the Palutena Bow and crouches down, then twirls its blades before standing up, crossing them over his head and saying "Come on!" (勝負だ！, Let's battle!)
  • Side taunt: Separates the Palutena Bow and then flourishes its blades before striking a pose while saying "That all you got?" (まだまだ！, Not just yet!) It is similar to Pit's animation during the end of Skyworld's first cutscene in The Subspace Emissary.
  • Down taunt: Spreads out his arms and wings, during which a few feathers are loosed from his wings. This is the only taunt that does not split his Bow into blades if it was in bow form beforehand.
  • Smash taunt: Activates Palutena's Guidance. Kneels down before contacting Palutena, Viridi, Dark Pit (when fighting against him) and even Chrom (when fighting against Robin). Pit then receives information on one of his opponents; this applies to every character in the game, including himself, with altered conversations for the Koopalings and the male Wii Fit Trainer. There is a specific conversation reserved for the downloadable characters, but the dialogue remains the same regardless of which DLC character Pit is fighting. Palutena's Guidance can be used only on Palutena's Temple, and is performed by rapidly pressing the button which activates Pit's down taunt. Pit will hold a pose for a few seconds prior to the conversation starting. Palutena's Guidance can only be done once per match, and if Pit gets hit while holding his pose before the conversation starts, it will be canceled. If Pit is KO'd, the conversation will end. Lastly, if there is more than one opponent on-screen when the conversation begins, one of the opponents will be randomly chosen to be discussed.
Up taunt Side taunt Down taunt
PitUpTauntSSB4.gif PitSideTauntSSB4.gif PitDownTauntSSB4.gif

Idle poses[edit]

  • Briefly fiddles with his Palutena Bow. Pit will split it into its blades if it is in its bow form.
  • Taps the tips of his buskins on the ground and then impatiently hops in place.
PitIdlePose1WiiU.jpg PitIdlePose2WiiU.jpg

Crowd cheer[edit]

English Japanese
Cheer
Description Pit! Pit! This is it! Pit-to!
Pitch Group chant Female

Victory poses[edit]

An orchestral excerpt of Kid Icarus' title screen theme.
  • Descends from the sky and flourishes his blades while saying "It's game over for you!" In Japanese, he yells "撃破ー!" (Struck down-!). It is very similar to his side taunt.
  • Slightly turns to his right side while rearing his right arm back, then thrusts it forward to strike the V sign while saying "Victory!" and sporting either Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSa neutral expression, or Super Smash Bros. for Wii Ua toothy smirk. In Japanese, he yells "ピース!" (Peace!) It is very similar to the pose he strikes after defeating Hades in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Slowly spins the Palutena Bow in front of himself, then strikes a pose while saying "That was easy!" or "What's up now?!" In Japanese, he says "楽勝楽勝!" (Easy win easy win!/Easy peasy!). Pit's concluding pose is very similar to the one he sports in his official artwork for Brawl.
PitPose1WiiU.gif PitPose2WiiU.gif PitPose3WiiU.gif

In competitive play[edit]

Tier placement and history[edit]

In the early metagame, players considered Pit to be a mid-tier character, mainly because of his small playerbase and sparse tournament results. Despite this perception, however, players such as Earth, KiraFlax, and Kuro spearheaded his metagame and prove he could keep up with the faster pace of the metagame. This consensus also applied to his clone, Dark Pit, because of their very minor gameplay differences. Earth's efforts in competitive play, most notably placing 13th at GENESIS 3, supported Pit's viability as a character. As a result, he was ranked 18th on the first tier list.

However, while Pit's tournament results were impressive up to this point, they have never been as consistent or common as other mid-tier characters such as Bowser. As a result, Pit's continually barren result and very small playerbase, the addition of DLC characters such as Bayonetta and Cloud, and Earth's declining results, leading him to pick up Corrin as as secondary, hindered his standing within subsequent tier lists: Pit fell to 24th on the second tier lsit, 30th/31st on the third list, and finally 32nd on the fourth list. Dark Pit followed a largely similar path to Pit: although he was initially ranked 17th on the first tier list, a place above Pit, the second tier list saw him drop to 27th, 3 spots below Pit. Subsequent tier lists had him ranked alongside Pit due to how similar the characters were.

Although some have argued that his current placement is accurate, other players such as Dabuz noted that both Pits should be ranked lower due to possessing a weak moveset as well as having one of the worst representation in the metagame. Some players also believed that Dark Pit should be ranked lower than his clone due to the former seeing even worse representation than the latter. Nevertheless, both Pits have seen no major shift in perception since the game's launch and remain a mid-tier character.

Official Custom Moveset Project[edit]

Character Custom sets available
Pit (SSB4) Pit 3111 3112 1113 2113 3113
2111 2112 1112 3311 3121
Character Custom sets available
Dark Pit (SSB4) Dark Pit 3111 3112 1113 2113 3113
2111 2112 1112 3311 3121

Most historically significant players[edit]

Any number following the Smasher name indicates placement on the PGR 100, which recognizes the official top 100 players in Super Smash Bros. 4 of all time.

See also: Category:Pit players (SSB4); Category:Dark Pit players (SSB4)

In Solo Modes[edit]

All-Star Mode[edit]

In All-Star Mode, Pit is fought in Stage 3 in the 3DS version or Stage 5 in the Wii U version.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii UEvent Matches[edit]

Solo Events[edit]

Co-op Events[edit]

Congratulations screens[edit]

3DS[edit]

  • Classic Mode

    Classic Mode

  • All-Star Mode

    All-Star Mode

Wii U[edit]

  • Classic Mode

    Classic Mode

  • All-Star Mode

    All-Star Mode

Trophies[edit]

Pit's default trophy is obtained by clearing Classic Mode as Pit. His alternate trophy is obtained by clearing All-Star Mode as Pit in the 3DS version or purchasing it in the Trophy Shop for 1000G in the Wii U version. The Three Sacred Treasures trophy is obtained only in the Wii U version by clearing All-Star Mode as Pit.

3DS Classic Mode trophy
Wii U Classic Mode trophy
Pit
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the power of flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move—it protects both sides!
NES: Kid Icarus (08/1987)
3DS: Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)
PAL Despite being an angel with wings and all that jazz, Pit can't fly without a little bit of help from his favourite goddess, Palutena. In this game, he's good at both close and ranged combat, and can even deflect projectiles. On top of that, with a high-flying up special and the ability to jump four times in mid-air, he's also got great recovery skills.
NES: Kid Icarus (02/1987)
3DS: Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)
3DS All-Star Mode trophy
Wii U alternate trophy
Pit (Alt.)
NTSC Pit's side special Upperdash Arm delivers an uppercut so strong, it can send foes flying for a KO. If you miss and fall off the stage, Pit's up special can bring him soaring back. Another of Pit's specials is Palutena Bow, which fires arrows Pit can aim even after they've left the bow.
NES: Kid Icarus (08/1987)
3DS: Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)
PAL Pit's Upperdash Arm special launches him forwards to strike with an uppercut. It's so powerful, it can deliver an instant KO! If you accidentally dash off the stage with it, one of his up specials will get you back on easily. His Palutena Bow special can be charged up, shot straight up into the air, and you can even guide the arrows mid-flight!
NES: Kid Icarus (02/1987)
3DS: Kid Icarus: Uprising (03/2012)
Three Sacred Treasures trophy
Three Sacred Treasures
NTSC The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus, and the Mirror Shield—three legendary artifacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. When you activate Pit's Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a barrage of different bow attacks, his final shot will cause powerful light pillars to rain down on the battlefield.
PAL The Arrow of Light, the Wings of Pegasus and the Mirror Shield – three legendary artefacts that Pit once used to defeat the evil Medusa. And when you activate his Final Smash, he can use them in this game too! After firing a medley of different bow attacks, his final shot makes powerful light pillars rain down on the battlefield.

Alternate costumes[edit]

Pit Palette (SSB4).png
Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4) Pit (SSB4)

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Pit was the first Brawl newcomer confirmed to reappear in SSB4.
  • Of all the characters who made the transition from Brawl to SSB4, Pit underwent the most changes to his special moves, with his previous side special, up special, down special and Final Smash being replaced.
    • Despite this, Mirror Shield has technically remained a part of his moveset, albeit now as a part of his new Final Smash.
  • Pit and Dark Pit are the only characters with two reflectors in their default movesets.
  • In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Pit and Dark Pit's wings will not be outlined if outlines are turned on.
  • Both Pit and Dark Pit, akin to the former in Brawl, have some of their moves not applying to their respective bows being in their bow forms or being split into blades. The moves that fit this are their down tilts, dash attacks, up specials, down taunts (despite both of them being different), rolls and sidesteps (only if the latter two are done at the frame before their shielding animation properly occurs).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo Direct@E3 2013
  2. ^ a b Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014


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