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|name = Dark Samus
|name = Dark Samus
|image = [[File:Dark Samus SSBU.png|250px]]
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|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]  
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|ranking = 15
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'''Dark Samus''' ({{ja|ダークサムス|Dāku Samusu}}, ''Dark Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a newcomer during the August 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]] alongside {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Richter}}, {{SSBU|Chrom}}, and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. She is an [[Echo Fighter]] of {{SSBU|Samus}}, thus being classified as Fighter #04<sup>ε</sup>.
:{{Cquote|''Dark Samus Joins the battle!!!''|cite=Introduction tagline}}
'''Dark Samus''' ({{ja|ダークサムス|Dāku Samusu}}, ''Dark Samus'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. She was announced as a [[newcomer]] during the August 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct|Super Smash Bros. Direct]] alongside {{SSBU|Simon}}, {{SSBU|Richter}}, {{SSBU|Chrom}} and {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. Dark Samus is {{SSBU|Samus}}' [[Echo Fighter]] and is therefore classified as [[Fighter number|Fighter #04<sup>ε</sup>]].


The sound effects used for Samus in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''[[Smash 4]]'' were repurposed for Dark Samus in ''Ultimate''.
The sound effects used for Samus in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' were repurposed for Dark Samus in ''Ultimate''.
 
Dark Samus, alongside her base fighter Samus, is ranked 15th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing her in the A tier. Dark Samus has very minor differences from Samus, such as slighty altered hitboxes due to her different animations and elemental properties. These differences are not enough to make her play differently from Samus. As such, they are viewed as the same character in competitive play.
 
Dark Samus shares the same positives as Samus, such as strong zoning capabilities and a heavy [[weight]]. However, she also shares Samus' weaknesses, such as poor grounded options against up-close opponents and unreliable smash attacks. Overall, she like Samus achieves strong results in tournaments from players like {{Sm|Sisqui}} and {{Sm|Yaura}}.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Dark Samus being the 50th character to be unlocked.
*Play [[VS. match]]es, with Dark Samus being the 50th character to be unlocked.
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Samus}} or any character in her unlock tree, being the fifth character unlocked after {{SSBU|Incineroar}}.
*Clear {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} with {{SSBU|Samus}} or any character in her unlock tree, being the 5th character unlocked after {{SSBU|Incineroar}}.
*Have Dark Samus join the player's party in [[World of Light]].
*Have Dark Samus join the player's party in [[World of Light]].
With the exception of the third method, Dark Samus must then be defeated on [[Frigate Orpheon]].
Dark Samus must then be defeated on [[Frigate Orpheon]] (the [[Ω form]] is used in World of Light).


==Attributes==
==Attributes==
{{incomplete|This section needs an in depth explanation of Dark Samus' strengths and weaknesses.}}
Like Samus, Dark Samus is a [[Weight|heavyweight]]. She is a [[Falling speed#Floaty|floaty]] character with slightly below average [[walking]] and [[dash]]ing speeds, average [[air speed]], above average air acceleration, high jump height and slow [[falling speed]]. These attributes grant her an easier time chasing aerial opponents and forcing air dodges, yet also cause her to be juggled rather easily. When combined with her few reliable landing options and slow falling speed, opponents will also have more time to punish Dark Samus as she attempts to return to the stage.
 
Similarly to Samus, Dark Samus' moveset consists of playing defensively, as she uses her projectiles to space, rack up damage from a distance and pressure shields. [[Charge Shot]] is her most consistent KOing option out of her special moves when fully charged, due to its speed and power. [[Missile]] is mostly used for spacing, due to both its Homing and Super variants being extremely inefficient at KOing, while {{b|Bomb|Samus}} grants Dark Samus various mix-ups and can aid her recovery. However, Missile and Bomb also possess valuable utility, in that they can guarantee a shield break when used in conjunction with a sufficiently charged Charge Shot or a sweetspotted back aerial. Lastly, {{b|Screw Attack|move}} is a decent out of shield option, a KOing option near the upper blast line and a viable combo finisher from aerial combo strings.


==Differences from Samus==
In addition, Dark Samus has a strong air game. The changes to air dodges have benefitted her overall, as they notably improve her ability to edgeguard (especially with moves such as forward aerial or her renowned Charge Shot), while she isn't hindered as much due to her fast air speed, the ability to stall mid-air using her Bombs, and her Grapple Beam tether recovery's long range. All of Dark Samus' aerials have no more than 20 frames of landing lag, and her back aerial is one of her best moves courtesy of its power, damage output, speed and range. Her down aerial can be a powerful meteor smash, forward aerial is a good pressuring tool due to its long duration, and up aerial is an excellent combo option. Lastly, her neutral aerial is a viable KOing option. When coupled with her high jumps, Dark Samus' air game is also potent while she is off-stage, as she can recover from nearly anywhere on the stage, stay in position for longer periods of time due to her floatiness, or bait the opponent by stalling in the air and punishing edge-guard attempts.
As with certain other [[Echo Fighter]]s, Dark Samus is nearly identical gameplay-wise to Samus, with largely aesthetic differences. However, she has many basic animations that are different from Samus, a more standard roll which does not involve turning into a Morph Ball, electric effects instead of fire effects for most of Samus's fire-based moves, and different models for both the Morph Ball and Missile. However, Dark Samus's small advantages over Samus (such as a slightly faster roll) are considered to be less situational than Samus's small advantages over Dark Samus (such as the ability to detonate enemy [[bomb]]s with her [[flame]] properties, or a smaller hurtbox after rolling). As such, Dark Samus is commonly agreed to be a straight upgrade from Samus, though the gameplay differences are so marginal that it is ultimately up to preference over which character to choose from.
 
Dark Samus' grab game is also useful: her [[Grapple Beam]] has impressive range, doubles as a [[tether recovery]], and has very little landing lag when used as a [[grab aerial]]. Down throw is very useful for starting combos that deal respectable damage and can be used with her neutral, forward and up aerials at varying percentages. Many of her combos can rack up more than 30% and when using platforms to her advantage, or string together multiple times and then be finished with Screw Attack, leading to a KO or dealing 40%-50% at the very least. Up throw is Dark Samus' strongest throw and is a fairly reliable KO option, especially on platforms. Although forward throw and back throw have decent damage outputs, their only utility is creating space and setting up edgeguards, and both are mediocre at best in doing so.
 
However, Dark Samus shares similar flaws to Samus. Dark Samus' ground game is mediocre overall as her smash attacks are punishable, with only her forward smash being a fairly reliable KOing option due to its quick start-up lag. Her neutral attack is very mediocre, which is noticeably exemplified in its inability to connect at high percentages and thus limits Dark Samus' anti-pressuring ability. Due to this and her average dashing speed, most Dark Samus players will often find themselves in the air, where her strengths lie.
 
Dark Samus also has issues with her recovery. Her grab aerial has very long range, her jumps are among the highest in the game, Screw Attack is fast and hard to punish, and Bomb jumping provides infinite horizontal recovery, but they are all offset by Screw Attack's only average distance, Bomb's high ending lag in the air and Dark Samus' only average air speed and reliance on her grab aerial to grab ledges from a distance. Altogether, this results in her recovery being slightly slow, linear and predictable.
 
Overall, Dark Samus is a character that performs best when using her projectiles and grab aerial for spacing in order to set up combos and either finish off pressured opponents off-stage, or KO them outright with Charge Shot. Unlike the majority of veterans, Dark Samus' optimal playstyle is highly unorthodox; as she falls short in regard to zoning-exclusive or melee-exclusive offense, success with Dark Samus requires careful, calculated use of her various tools to keep momentum in her favor. As such, she is a character that is hard to master, but greatly rewards patient and calculated play.
 
==Differences from {{SSBU|Samus}}==
As with certain other [[Echo Fighter]]s, Dark Samus is nearly identical gameplay-wise to Samus, with largely aesthetic differences. However, she has many basic animations that are different from Samus: a more standard roll which does not involve using her {{iw|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}}, {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}}-based attacks appearing as neon blue, [[electric]]al explosions instead of orange, [[Flame|flaming]] explosions, and more organic looking models for her Homing [[Missile]], Super Missile and {{b|Bomb|Samus}}.
 
However, Dark Samus' small advantages over Samus (such as her slightly faster roll) are considered to be less situational than Samus' small advantages over Dark Samus (such as the ability to detonate enemy [[bomb]]s with her [[flame]] properties, larger shield size, or a smaller hurtbox after rolling). The gameplay differences between the two are so marginal that it is ultimately up to the player's preference over which character to choose from.


===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
*{{change|As with all other Echo Fighters, Dark Samus has different taunts and victory animations.}}  
*{{change|As with all other Echo Fighters, Dark Samus has different taunts and victory animations.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus has a different victory theme, shared with {{SSBU|Ridley}}.}}  
*{{change|Dark Samus has a different [[victory theme]], which is shared with {{SSBU|Ridley}}.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus's [[on-screen appearance]] has her warp onto the stage from a dark portal.}}  
*{{change|Dark Samus' [[No Contest]] animation is slightly different.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus has many animations that are different from Samus, which extends to her idle, walking, dashing, double jumping, perfect shield, and dodge animations. Additionally, these animations visually appear floatier than Samus's equivalents, similar to {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}} and {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}}}
*{{change|Dark Samus' [[on-screen appearance]] has her warp onto the stage from a wormhole.}}
**{{change|Many of Samus's two-handed animations are one-handed for Dark Samus, such as with [[Charge Shot]] and [[Missile]].}}
*{{change|Dark Samus hovers in midair during several of her animations, similarly to {{SSBU|Mewtwo}}, {{SSBU|Rosalina & Luma}} and {{SSBU|Bowser Jr.}}}}
**{{change|However, she briefly assumes Samus' idle stance when losing her final stock in [[Stamina Mode]] by a weak attack.}}
**{{change|Dark Samus' idle stance and periodic idle poses are different. Many of her animations, such as her crouch transition, have been changed to seamlessly transition into this stance.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus's arm cannon splits apart and grows Phazon tendrils for some moves, such as her grab, Missiles, forward smash, and Final Smash.}}
**{{change|Dark Samus has an animation for transitioning into her own idle stance from Samus' idle stance, which is used only for animations that she shares with Samus. She shares this trait with {{SSBU|Chrom}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}}.}}
**{{change|Dark Samus' turning, [[walk]]ing, initial [[dash]], initial dash turnaround, running, turnaround, and braking animations are completely different, with sound effect changes to appropriately match the animations.}}
**{{change|Dark Samus' [[jump]]ing, [[double jump]]ing, edge jumping, and landing animations are different, with a different sound effect for her double jump. However, her falling animation is the same.}}  
**{{change|Dark Samus has altered animations for walking while firing shooting items, as well as for walking while holding the [[Daybreak]] item. However, the walking sound effects have not been changed to better match the altered animations.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus' [[perfect shield]] animation is different. She performs a pose similar to the one in her artwork for ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}''.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Arm Cannon}} splits into a segmented appearance and grows {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}} tendrils for some attacks, such as her grab, Missile, forward smash, and [[Phazon Laser]]. The color of the tendrils is dependent on her costume.}}


===Attributes===
===Attributes===
*{{change|Dark Samus's Arm Cannon-based attacks like down tilt, up smash and forward aerial use dark and neon blue clouds instead of orange explosions.}}
*{{buff|Dark Samus' stance allows her to evade certain low-reaching attacks while walking or dashing, such as {{SSBU|Mario}}'s dash attack or {{SSBU|Hero}}'s down tilt.}}
*{{change|Samus's moves that possess [[flame]] effects (except for Missile and Bomb) have been changed into [[electric]] effects for Dark Samus. This changes how their respective moves interact with others, such as Dark Samus being unable to detonate other characters' [[bomb]]s with her equivalent moves, and being able to hurt {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red {{b|Pikmin|species}} with them but not his Yellow Pikmin. Those moves are given a lower hitlag multiplier compared to Samus's to make them consistent between the characters.}}
*{{change|As a reference to her Phazon-based attacks in the {{uv|Metroid}} series, any small explosions emitted by Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based attacks are neon blue instead of orange.}}
*{{nerf|Dark Samus' shield is slightly smaller, and she stands in a more upright stance, with the shield centred slightly higher. This makes her easier to shield poke, especially with low attacks.}}
**{{change|Aside from [[Missile]] and {{b|Bomb|Samus}}, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also possess the [[electric]] effect instead of the [[flame]] effect of Samus' equivalent attacks. This changes how their respective attacks interact with others, such as Dark Samus being unable to immediately detonate other characters' [[bomb]]s with her equivalent attacks, and being able to hurt {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Red {{b|Pikmin|species}} with them but not his Yellow Pikmin. Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also have a lower hitlag multiplier compared to Samus' equivalent attacks in order to maintain consistency with Samus' moveset.}}
*{{buff|Both of Dark Samus's [[roll]]s have less ending lag than Samus's ([[FAF]] 35 → 32 (forward), 40 → 37 (back)).}}
***{{nerf|Because of the passive 1.5x hitlag multiplier on all moves with electric effect, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks suffer more [[rebound]] lag when clanking with other moves, making them more punishable in situations where she will trade with her electric moves.}}
**{{nerf|However, Dark Samus is more vulnerable during ending lag due to her larger hurtboxes when rolling.}}
****{{buff|However, Dark Samus is able to launch opponents farther than Samus with her electric moves when a [[Finish Zoom]] is triggered since there is an extra frame of hitstun during the effect.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus doesn't transform into the Morph Ball when rolling or spin while jumping.}}
*{{nerf|Dark Samus' shield is slightly smaller (12.5 → 12) and she stands in a more upright stance, with the shield centered slightly higher. This makes her easier to shield poke, especially with low reaching attacks.}}
*{{Buff|Dark Samus' turnaround dash has 1 frame less startup than Samus' (3 frames → 2), making her retreat slightly faster. Notably, she is the only fighter with this quality.}}
**{{buff|However, Dark Samus' right arm is briefly intangible when activating and deactivating her shield.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus has a longer duration in transitioning into her running animation when performing a pivot dash (12 frames → 15). This extends the length of her dash dance, but increases the lag on a turnaround dash before it can be cancelled into certain options, such as shielding.}}
*{{buff|Both of Dark Samus' [[roll]]s have less ending lag than Samus's ([[FAF]] 35 → 32 (forward), 40 → 37 (back)).}}
**{{nerf|Due to her larger hurtboxes while rolling, however, Dark Samus is more vulnerable during her rolls' ending lag.}}
*{{nerf|Dark Samus does not use her {{iw|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} when rolling, and she does not somersault while double jumping or jumping backward. This makes her easier to hit during those animations, especially during a roll.}}
*{{buff|Dark Samus' initial dash turnaround animation starts 1 frame faster than Samus' does (3 frames → 2), making her retreat slightly faster. Notably, she is the only fighter with this attribute.}}
*{{nerf|Dark Samus has a longer duration in transitioning into her dashing animation when performing a turnaround initial dash (12 frames → 15). This increases the lag of her turnaround initial dash before it can be canceled into a shield.}}


===Ground attacks===
===Ground attacks===
*{{change|Forward tilt's foot trail visual commences 1 frame later on Dark Samus' forward tilt, no longer overtaking her foot's position in the kick.}}
*{{change|The visual trail on Dark Samus' foot during her forward tilt starts 1 frame later than Samus' version, no longer overtaking her foot's position in the kick.}}
*{{change|Dark Samus's dash attack has an altered animation where Dark Samus hovers in midair. Additionally, Dark Samus does not use her jet boosters during the animation.}}
*{{buff|Due to her hovering in midair, Dark Samus' dash attack has an altered animation. This animation makes her dash attack slightly more disjointed.}}
*{{change|All of Dark Samus's smash attacks have altered animations.}}
*{{change|All of Dark Samus' smash attacks have altered animations.}}
**{{change|This slightly influences the horizontal reach of all versions of forward smash, with the unangled version having marginally less horizontal reach, while the up and down angled versions have marginally increased horizontal reach.}}
**{{change|This slightly influences the horizontal range of all versions of forward smash, with the unangled version having marginally less horizontal range, while the up and down angled versions have marginally increased horizontal range.}}
**{{buff|This allows up smash to hit shorter opponents more reliably than Samus's version.}}
***{{nerf|However, Dark Samus does not move back as quickly during forward smash's ending lag. This makes it slightly less safe than Samus' version.}}
**{{change|This allows up smash to hit shorter opponents more reliably than Samus' version at the cost of KOing grounded opponents slightly later.}}
 
===Grabs and throws===
*{{buff|Due to Dark Samus' body being able to go past edges during her throw animation, her forward throw can KO slightly earlier than Samus' version at the very edge of a platform or stage.}}


===Special moves===
===Special moves===
*[[Charge Shot]]:
*[[Charge Shot]]:
**{{change|Charge Shot is mostly black and dark blue, with tendrils extending from the edges.}}
**{{change|Charge Shot has an altered animation, in which Dark Samus performs the move one-handed. This results in the projectile being fired at a slightly lower elevation, but her hurtbox is taller during the animation compared to Samus' version, making her easier to hit. The change in animation is reflected when {{SSBU|Kirby}} copies this move, but his version of Dark Samus' Charge Shot is actually fired at a slightly higher elevation compared to his version of Samus' Charge Shot.}}
**{{change|Dark Samus fires her Charge Shot at a slightly lower elevation.}}
***{{buff|This allows Charge Shot to hit low-profiling opponents more easily, such as a crouching {{SSBU|Pichu}} or {{SSBU|Pikachu}} hanging from the edge.}}
***{{buff|This allows Charge Shot to hit low profiling opponents more easily, such as a crouching {{SSBU|Pichu}} or {{SSBU|Pikachu}} hanging from the ledge.}}
***{{nerf|However, this makes it slightly easier for opponents to jump over the projectile.}}
***{{nerf|However, this makes it slightly easier for opponents to jump over her projectiles.}}
**{{change|Charge Shot is mostly black and navy blue, with tendrils extending from the edges.}}
*{{change|Missiles and {{b|Bomb|Samus}} have an organic appearance.}}
*[[Missile]]:
**{{change|Dark Samus' animations for firing a Homing and Super Missile are different.}}
***{{nerf|She does not hunch over as much as Samus does when firing a Homing Missile, making her hurtbox taller and easier to hit.}}
***{{nerf|Her animation for firing a Super Missile in the air is much longer than Samus' version (61 frames → 82). This results in Dark Samus taking longer to grab an edge afterward unless the Super Missile is [[interrupt]]ed.}}
**{{change|Homing Missile and Super Missile have an organic appearance.}}
*{{b|Screw Attack|move}}:
**{{buff|Dark Samus' landing lag animation is different, as she twirls while still curled up and hovers slightly above the ground. This makes her hurtbox smaller and harder to hit, while also potentially allowing her to dodge some attacks with low-reaching hitboxes.}}
**{{change|The visual shockwave effect does not occur when Dark Samus activates Screw Attack in the air.}}
*{{b|Bomb|Samus}}:
**{{change|Bomb has an organic appearance.}}
*[[Phazon Laser]]:
*[[Phazon Laser]]:
**{{change|It is mostly black and dark blue, as opposed to white and light blue.}}
**{{change|It is mostly black and navy blue instead of white and neon blue.}}
**{{nerf|Phazon Laser lacks the thruster hitboxes of Samus's equivalent [[Zero Laser (Samus)|Final Smash]].}}
**{{change|Dark Samus' Arm Cannon splits into a segmented appearance instead of using a large cannon ring.}}
**{{change|Due to Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon Suit}} lacking thrusters compared to Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}, Phazon Laser lacks hitboxes on her back compared to [[Zero Laser (Samus)|Samus' Zero Laser]]. This reduces the move's ability to damage opponents behind Dark Samus, but conversely the lack of thruster hitboxes makes the move less likely to push opponents away from its stronger main hitboxes, meaning that opponents are more likely to walk into or be knocked into the main beam and get KOed from behind.}}
 
===Misc.===
*{{change|Dark Samus has a different pose when trapped inside of a [[Minecart]].}}


==Update History==
==Update history==
Like her [[Samus (SSBU)|heroic counterpart]], Dark Samus has received a mix of buffs and nerfs, but has been buffed overall in game patches.
Like {{SSBU|Samus}}, Dark Samus has received a mix of buffs, nerfs and glitch fixes, but was buffed overall via game updates. Update 2.0.0 fixed Homing [[Missile]]'s inconsistency at following {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon any time they were switched via [[Pokémon Change]] after the Missile was fired. Missile's range was also increased while {{b|Bomb|Samus}}'s ending lag was decreased. However, update 3.0.0 decreased [[Charge Shot]]'s [[shield damage]] output as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles. As a result, its utility for shield break combos was worsened significantly, with the same applying to Samus' version. Following this, update 3.1.0 improved the consistency of up smash's linking hits.
 
However, Dark Samus received her most noteworthy buffs in update 7.0.0. Like Samus, her shield was enlarged as part of a near-universal buff; unlike Samus, however, Dark Samus' right arm now gains brief [[intangibility]] upon activating and deactivating her shield. Up smash, down smash and up throw each gained considerable increases to their knockback, which noticeably improved their KO potentials. On a similar note, early dash attack deals 3% more damage: this makes it functionally identical to the clean hit, and thus improved dash attack's consistency as a situational, yet viable KO option. Aerial [[Grapple Beam]] gained slight increases to its damage output and active frames, which improved its spacing prowess. Lastly, update 9.0.2 fixed a glitch introduced in update 9.0.0 that made [[Screw Attack]] unable to propel Dark Samus as high as it used to.
 
Overall, Dark Samus fares better than she did at the launch of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.


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|neutralcount=2
|neutralname=Straight and Cannon Hammer
|neutralname=Straight ({{ja|ストレート|Sutorēto}}) / Cannon Hammer ({{ja|アームキャノンハンマー|Āmu Kyanon Hanmā}}, ''Arm Cannon Hammer'')
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=8%
|neutral2dmg=8%
|neutraldesc=A left-handed jab followed by a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Forearm club|forearm club]] with the {{s|metroidwiki|Arm Cannon}}. Despite dealing above-average damage for a neutral attack, it is poor overall, as opponents can usually act out before the second hit connects by shielding or using a fast attack, while the second hit may not even connect at high percentages. Depending on the opponent's weight, it is safe and a true combo at high percents, but only if the first hit connects relatively close to the arm and not at the fist. The second hit does have KO potential at very high percentages, however.
|neutraldesc=A left-handed jab followed by a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Forearm club|forearm club]] with the {{iw|metroidwiki|Arm Cannon}}. Despite dealing above-average damage for a neutral attack, it is poor overall, as opponents can usually act out before the second hit connects by shielding or using a fast attack, while the second hit may not even connect at high percentages. Depending on the opponent's weight, it is safe and a true combo at high percentages, but only if the first hit connects relatively close to the arm and not at the fist. The second hit does have KO potential at very high percentages, however.
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltangles=3
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|ftiltname=Spin Kick ({{ja|スピンキック|Supin Kikku}})
|ftiltupdmg=11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body)
|ftiltupdmg=11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body)
|ftiltsidedmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg), 8% (body)
|ftiltsidedmg=10% (foot), 9% (leg), 8% (body)
|ftiltdowndmg=11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body)
|ftiltdowndmg=11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body)
|ftiltdesc=A reverse roundhouse kick. Deals more damage and knockback at her foot, while her leg deals less damage and knockback. Can be [[angle]]d, which causes it to deal more damage, but may cause it to miss shorter characters on the ground if angled up. The foot sweetspot deals rather potent knockback for a tilt attack, which can KO at the edge at around 125%. At varying percentages, depending on which part of the move is landed, it can lead into a guaranteed [[Charge Shot]], as regardless of [[tech]]ing, Charge Shot can catch the opponent's option in time if they are knocked down.
|ftiltdesc=A wheel kick. Deals more damage and knockback at her foot, while her leg deals less damage and knockback. Can be [[angle]]d, which causes it to deal more damage, but may cause it to miss shorter characters on the ground if angled up. The foot sweetspot deals rather potent knockback for a tilt attack, which can KO at the edge at around 125%. At varying percentages, depending on which part of the move is landed, it can lead into a guaranteed [[Charge Shot]] since, regardless of [[tech]]ing, Charge Shot can catch the opponent's option in time if they are knocked down.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=Heel Kick ({{ja|ヒールキック|Hīru Kikku}})
|utiltdmg=13% (grounded), 12% (aerial)
|utiltdmg=13% (grounded), 12% (aerial)
|utiltdesc=An axe kick resembling {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}'s up tilt. It behaves unusually as it [[meteor smash]]es grounded opponents, but launches aerial opponents at a horizontal angle. This allows it to set up combos against the former at a wide range of percents, while still being a reliable edgeguard tool, due to its wide coverage and powerful enough knockback to KO aerial opponents at around 95% at the edge. At high percents, the grounded meteor can also set up KO confirms into a fully charged Charge Shot. However, the move has noticeable startup, due to coming out on frame 15, making it Dark Samus's slowest normal attack on the ground.
|utiltdesc=An axe kick. It is almost identical to {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}}'s up tilt in both appearance and functionality. Like Falcon's, it [[meteor smash]]es grounded opponents, but unlike his, it launches aerial opponents at a horizontal angle. This allows it to set up combos against grounded opponents at a wide range of percentages, while still being a reliable edgeguard tool, due to its wide coverage and powerful enough knockback to KO aerial opponents at around 95% at the edge. At high percentages, the grounded meteor can also set up KO confirms into a fully charged Charge Shot. However, the move has noticeable startup, due to coming out on frame 15, making it Dark Samus' slowest normal attack on the ground.
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|dtiltname=Earth Blaster ({{ja|アースブラスター|Āsu Burasutā}})
|dtiltdmg=12%
|dtiltdmg=12%
|dtiltdesc=Kneels and quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon downward to fire a small, electric blast. It is very fast, due to coming out on frame 6, and deals respectable damage and knockback for a tilt attack, KOing at around 160% off the top blast line. It is useful as a close range anti-pressure option on opponents in front of Dark Samus, or as a punishment option. However, its very high ending lag leaves it easy to punish if shielded of missed.
|dtiltdesc=Kneels and quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon downward to fire a small blast of {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}}. It is very fast, due to coming out on frame 6, and deals respectable damage and knockback for a tilt attack, KOing at around 160% off the top blast line. It is useful as a close range anti-pressure option on opponents in front of Dark Samus, or as a punishment option. However, its very high ending lag leaves it easy to punish if shielded or missed.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashname=Shoulder Tackle ({{ja|ショルダータックル|Shorudā Takkuru}})
|dashdmg=7% (early), 10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdesc=A shoulder tackle with a white aura around Dark Samus. Deals more damage and knockback near the middle of the attack, KOing opponents at around 150% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}, and earlier near edges. However, the early and late hits are noticeably weaker, and the move lacks combo potential.
|dashdesc=A shoulder tackle. Deals more damage and knockback at the start and near the middle of the attack, KOing opponents at around 150% from the center of {{SSBU|Final Destination}}, and earlier while near edges. However, the late hit is noticeably weaker, and the move lacks combo potential. It resembles the {{iw|metroidwiki|Shinespark}}, one of [[Samus Aran]]'s special techniques that debuted ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Super Metroid}}''.
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashangles=3
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashname=Arm Cannon Knuckle ({{ja|アームキャノンナックル|Āmu Kyanon Nakkuru}})
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|15}} (blast)
|fsmashupdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|15}} (blast)
|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (blast)
|fsmashsidedmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (blast)
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13.5}} (blast)
|fsmashdowndmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}} (Arm Cannon), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13.5}} (blast)
|fsmashdesc=Quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon forward to fire a small, electric blast. Functions similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}'s forward smash, with the blast being the most powerful part of the move. It is one of the fastest forward smashes in the game, coming out on frame 10, while the blast has enough knockback to KO at around 100% from center stage. However, it is rather weak otherwise, with the Arm Cannon KOing at around 135%. It can be angled like her forward tilt, with the upward angle dealing more damage and knockback, though it can typically miss as a result; conversely, the downward angle can hit ledge hanging opponents, but deals slightly less damage and knockback. Compared to Samus' version of the move, it has slightly less range.
|fsmashdesc=Quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon forward to fire a small blast of Phazon. Functions similarly to {{SSBU|Mario}}'s forward smash, with the blast being the most powerful part of the move. It is one of the fastest forward smashes in the game, coming out on frame 10, while the blast has enough knockback to KO at around 100% from center stage. However, it is rather weak otherwise, with the Arm Cannon KOing at around 135%. It can be angled like her forward tilt, with the upward angle dealing more damage and knockback, though it can typically miss as a result; conversely, the downward angle can hit edge hanging opponents, but deals slightly less damage and knockback. Compared to Samus' version of the move, it has slightly less range.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashname=Cover Fire ({{ja|ヘルファイア|Herufaia}}, ''Hellfire'')
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1-4), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 5)
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hits 1-4), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|6}} (hit 5)
|usmashdesc=Fires five electric blasts in an overhead arcing motion. This move works best as an anti-air attack, as its multiple hits give a good amount of aerial protection. Conversely, it is unable to hit grounded opponents unless they are close enough to Dark Samus. Compared to Samus's version of the move, however, Dark Samus can catch opponents at a lower height. It is also her most damaging smash attack, dealing 18% total uncharged. However, due to its hits being spread above Dark Samus, it can fail to fully connect if the opponent is hit from too far.
|usmashdesc=Fires five small blasts of Phazon in an overhead arcing motion. This move works best as an anti-air attack, as its multiple hits give a good amount of aerial protection. Conversely, it is unable to hit grounded opponents unless they are close enough to Dark Samus. Compared to Samus' version of the move, however, Dark Samus can catch opponents at a lower height. It is also her most damaging smash attack, dealing 18% total uncharged. However, due to its hits being spread above Dark Samus, it can fail to fully connect if the opponent is hit from too far.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashname=Spinning Low Kick ({{ja|スピニングローキック|Supiningu Rō Kikku}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (back)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (back)
|dsmashdesc=A legsweep. A [[semi-spike]] with decent speed and high base knockback, allowing it to set up edgeguards and punish rolls effectively. The front hit can KO middleweights center stage around 160%.
|dsmashdesc=A legsweep. A [[semi-spike]] with decent speed and high base knockback, allowing it to set up edgeguards and punish rolls effectively. The front hit can KO middleweights center stage around 160%.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairname=Turning Kick ({{ja|ターニングキック|Tāningu Kikku}})
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (hit 2, clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (hit 2, late)
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (hit 2, clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (hit 2, late)
|nairdesc=A spinning roundhouse kick. Hits on both sides quickly and can autocancel with a short hopped fast fall. Its first hit also deals powerful knockback, which makes it a viable KOing option offstage or near the edge, as well as a decent combo finisher.
|nairdesc=A spinning roundhouse kick. Hits on both sides quickly and can autocancel with a short hopped fast fall. Its first hit also deals powerful knockback, which makes it a viable KOing option offstage or near the edge, as well as a decent combo finisher.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairname=Aerial Fire ({{ja|エアリアルヘルファイア|Eariaru Herufaia}}, ''Aerial Hellfire'')
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.6}} (hits 2-4), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 5)
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.6}} (hits 2-4), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 5)
|fairdesc=Fires five electric blasts in a slow, downward arcing motion. The first four hits drag opponents into the rest of the move using the [[autolink angle]], with the last hit carrying the entire attack's knockback. Dark Samus' main aerial move for both combos and protection. Extremely useful as an edge get-up option or against air dodges due to its multiple hits, and using the move immediately after a short hop can hit opponents with the last hit before Dark Samus lands again.
|fairdesc=Fires five blasts of Phazon in a slow, downward arcing motion. The first four hits drag opponents into the rest of the move using the [[autolink angle]], with the last hit carrying the entire attack's knockback. Dark Samus' main aerial move for both combos and protection. Extremely useful as an edge get-up option or against air dodges due to its multiple hits, and using the move immediately after a short hop can hit opponents with the last hit before Dark Samus lands again.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairname=Sobat ({{ja|ソバット|Sobatto}})
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean foot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (clean leg), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (late)
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean foot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|12}} (clean leg), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (late)
|bairdesc=A back kick. It is fast and deals powerful knockback when sweetspotted, which makes it an excellent KOing option, especially when edgeguarding. When sweetspotted, it is among the strongest back aerials in the game, KOing at around 110% from center stage.
|bairdesc=A back kick. It is fast and deals powerful knockback when sweetspotted, which makes it an excellent KOing option, especially when edgeguarding. When sweetspotted, it is among the strongest back aerials in the game, KOing at around 110% from center stage.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairname=Drill Kick ({{ja|ドリルキック|Doriru Kikku}})
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.3}} (hits 2-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 5)
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|1.3}} (hits 2-5), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 5)
|uairdesc=A diagonal corkscrew flying kick, hitting multiple times. It is her fastest aerial, due to coming out on frame 5. Grounded opponents can be hit by the last hitbox if Dark Samus lands while starting the move in the air, although it is difficult to do so, and risky due to the move's high landing lag. It can be used as a follow-up after a dash attack, grounded up tilt, down aerial, or down throw, all of which can be followed up with another up aerial and/or can be finished off with a [[Screw Attack]]. On stages with platforms, it even has potential for a [[zero-to-death]] when using a platform to extend the combo.
|uairdesc=A diagonal corkscrew flying kick. It hits multiple times and is her fastest aerial, due to it coming out on frame 5. Grounded opponents can be hit by the last hitbox if Dark Samus lands while starting the move in the air, although it is difficult to do so, and risky due to the move's high landing lag. It can be used as a follow-up after a dash attack, grounded up tilt, down aerial, or down throw, all of which can be followed up with another up aerial and/or can be finished off with a [[Screw Attack]]. On stages with platforms, it even has potential for a [[zero-to-death]] when using a platform to extend the combo.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairname=Meteor Drop ({{ja|メテオドロップ|Meteo Doroppu}})
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (early, late), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean)
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (early, late), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|14}} (clean)
|dairdesc=Swings her Arm Cannon in a downward arcing motion. Hitting with the move's trail [[meteor smash]]es opponents, while the edges of the move at the very start and end deal decent horizontal knockback. Autocancels from a short hop, and due to its relatively low ending lag, the meteor smash is excellent for starting combos on grounded opponents, much like her up tilt.
|dairdesc=Swings her Arm Cannon in a downward arcing motion. Hitting with the move's trail [[meteor smash]]es opponents, while the edges of the move at the very start and end deal decent horizontal knockback. Autocancels from a short hop, and due to its relatively low ending lag, the meteor smash is excellent for starting combos on grounded opponents, much like her up tilt.
|zairname=[[Grapple Beam]]
|zairname=Aerial [[Grapple Beam]] ({{ja|空中グラップリングビーム|Kūchū Gurappuringu Bīmu}}, ''Aerial Grappling Beam'')
|zairdmg=2.5% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|zairdmg=2.5% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2)
|zairdesc=Fires the {{s|metroidwiki|Grapple Beam}}. A useful spacing option due to having only 8 frames of landing lag. It autocancels from a full hop and has impressive range, being the longest grab aerial in game. In addition to its recovery and spacing capabilities, it is good at setting up combos at close range upon landing, due to its low landing lag. Unlike in previous games, however, hitting an opponent causes the Grapple Beam to retract earlier, while not reducing the move's ending lag.
|zairdesc=Fires the {{iw|metroidwiki|Grapple Beam}}. Due to having only 8 frames of landing lag, it is a useful spacing option and can reliably set up combos at close range upon landing. It autocancels from a full hop and has impressive range, being the longest grab aerial in game. Unlike in previous games, however, hitting an opponent causes the Grapple Beam to retract earlier, while not reducing the move's ending lag.
|grabname=Grapple Beam
|grabname=Grapple Beam ({{ja|グラップリングビーム|Gurappuringu Bīmu}}, ''Grappling Beam'')
|grabdesc=Fires the Grapple Beam. It has impressive range and is tied with Samus's grab as the longest tether grab in the game. However, it is one of the slowest grabs in terms of ending lag, making it very punishable if missed.
|grabdesc=Fires the Grapple Beam. It has impressive range and is tied with Samus' grab as the longest tether grab in the game. However, it is one of the slowest grabs in terms of ending lag, making it very punishable if missed.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Grab Chop ({{ja|つかみチョップ|Tsukami Choppu}})
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=A palm strike. Has moderate damage and speed relative to other pummels.
|pummeldesc=Chops the opponent with her left hand. Average power and speed.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowname=Grappling Throw Front ({{ja|グラップリングスルーフロント|Gurappuringu Surū Furonto}})
|fthrowdmg=10%
|fthrowdmg=10%
|fthrowdesc=Twirls the opponent overhead then flings them forward. Although its knockback has been increased, it remains too weak for KOing at realistic percents, unless Dark Samus has [[rage]] and is at the edge of the stage.
|fthrowdesc=Twirls the opponent overhead then flings them forward. Although its knockback has been increased, it remains too weak for KOing at realistic percentages, unless Dark Samus has [[rage]] and is at the edge of the stage.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Grappling Throw Back ({{ja|グラップリングスルーバック|Gurappuringu Surū Bakku}})
|bthrowdmg=10%
|bthrowdmg=10%
|bthrowdesc=Swings the opponent behind herself. Slightly more effective for KOing and setting up edgeguards than her forward throw, due to its lower launch angle.
|bthrowdesc=Swings the opponent behind herself. Slightly more effective for KOing and setting up edgeguards than her forward throw, due to its lower launch angle.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowname=Grappling Cannon ({{ja|グラップリングキャノン|Gurappuringu Kyanon}})
|uthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|uthrowdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Puts the opponent above herself and blasts them upward with her Arm Cannon. Dark Samus's most damaging and strongest throw, possessing enough knockback to KO middleweights under 170% from ground level and without rage. At low percents, it can also combo into an up aerial against large characters, as well as Screw Attack against most characters, though the latter will only connect its hits reliably on a few characters.
|uthrowdesc=Puts the opponent above herself and blasts them upward with her Arm Cannon. Dark Samus' most damaging and strongest throw, possessing enough knockback to KO middleweights under 150% from ground level and without rage. At low percentages, it can also combo into an up aerial against large characters, as well as Screw Attack against most characters. However, the latter will only connect its hits reliably on a few characters.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowname=Grappling Throw Down ({{ja|グラップリングスルーダウン|Gurappuringu Surū Daun}})
|dthrowdmg=8%
|dthrowdmg=8%
|dthrowdesc=Swings the opponent high above her head, then slams them onto the ground. A reliable combo starter, with its followups including a dash attack or dashing up smash at low percents, a neutral, back or up aerial up to mid percents, and a forward aerial up to high percents.
|dthrowdesc=Swings the opponent high above her head, then slams them onto the ground. A reliable combo starter, with its follow-ups including a dash attack or dashing up smash at low percentages, a neutral, back or up aerial up to mid percentages, and a forward aerial up to high percentages.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdmg=7%
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|nsname=Charge Shot
|nsname=Charge Shot
|nsdmg=5% (uncharged), 28% (fully charged)
|nsdmg=5% (uncharged), 28% (fully charged)
|nsdesc=[[metroidwiki:Charge Beam|Charges a ball of energy and fires it]]. Boasts excellent KO potential when fully charged, and is a useful intercepting move at a low charge. KOs at 70%-110% depending on rage and the opponent's weight and DI. Can be used to break shields if used in conjunction with her neutral attack, up or down tilts, aerials, Bomb and Super Missile. When using her forward tilt to launch the opponent into [[tumbling]], it can set up a guaranteed combo into Charge Shot regardless of the opponent's tech option, as Charge Shot will always catch their tech direction.
|nsdesc=[[metroidwiki:Charge Beam|Charges a ball of Phazon and fires it]]. Boasts excellent KO potential when fully charged, and is a useful intercepting move at a low charge. KOs at 70%-110% depending on rage and the opponent's weight and DI. Can be used to break shields if used in conjunction with her neutral attack, up or down tilts, aerials, Bomb and Super Missile. When using her forward tilt to launch the opponent into [[tumbling]], it can set up a guaranteed combo into Charge Shot regardless of the opponent's tech option, as Charge Shot will always catch their tech direction. A non-fully charged Charge Shot has way less ending lag than its fully charged counterpart, allowing for follow-ups and combos at various percentages at the cost of less power.
|ssname=Missile
|ssname=Missile
|ssdmg=8% (Homing), 12% (Super)
|ssdmg=8% (Homing), 12% (Super)
|ssdesc=Fires a {{s|metroidwiki|Missile}}, which homes in on the opponent. If the special button is tapped like a smash attack, Dark Samus will instead fire a {{s|metroidwiki|Super Missile}}, which stays in place for a short while before traveling in a straight line, and deals more damage and knockback. Both variations deal low knockback, but can be used to break a shield if used in conjunction with a fully charged Charge Shot. Both Missile variations can also be used as set-ups by opening up an opportunity for a grab aerial, or Charge Shot, while the Super variation sets up better for a true combo into a forward jumping Charge Shot at high percentages. The Homing variation is also useful for catching recoveries and forcing air dodges, which can open up punishment opportunities.
|ssdesc=Fires a {{iw|metroidwiki|Missile}}, which homes in on the opponent. If the special button is tapped like a smash attack, Dark Samus will instead fire a {{iw|metroidwiki|Super Missile}}, which stays in place very briefly before traveling quickly in a straight line, and deals more damage and knockback. Both variations deal low knockback, but can be used to break a shield if used in conjunction with a fully charged Charge Shot. Both Missile variations can also be used as set-ups by opening up an opportunity for a grab aerial, or Charge Shot, while the Super variation sets up better for a true combo into a forward jumping Charge Shot at high percentages. The Homing variation is also useful for catching recoveries and forcing air dodges, which can open up punishment opportunities.
|uspage=Screw Attack (move)
|uspage=Screw Attack (move)
|usname=Screw Attack
|usname=Screw Attack
|usdmg=3% (grounded hit 1), 1% (grounded hits 2-8), 2% (grounded hit 9), 1% (aerial hits 1-12)
|usdmg=3% (grounded hit 1), 1% (grounded hits 2-8), 2% (grounded hit 9), 1% (aerial hits 1-12)
|usdesc=[[metroidwiki:Screw Attack|Leaps upward to perform a high-speed somersault while discharging energy]]. Shoots upward if initiated from the ground, while it gains distance slower if started in the air. A useful out of shield option, due to coming out on frame 4 on the ground, and deals good knockback that can KO around 100% while near the upper blast line.
|usdesc=[[metroidwiki:Screw Attack|Leaps upward to perform a high-speed somersault while discharging energy]]. Shoots upward if initiated from the ground, while it gains distance slower if started in the air. A useful out of shield option, due to it coming out on frame 4 on the ground, and deals enough knockback to KO around 100% while near the upper blast line.
|dspage=Bomb (Samus)
|dspage=Bomb (Samus)
|dsname=Bomb
|dsname=Bomb
|dsdmg=4% (contact), 5% (explosion)
|dsdmg=4% (contact), 5% (explosion)
|dsdesc=Rolls into a {{s|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} and drops a {{s|metroidwiki|Bomb}}, which explodes after a set time. Useful to force an opponent to shield and for edgeguarding, being capable of [[2 frame punish]]es if timed correctly. It can also break shields depending on their health if used along with her up and down tilts or a fully charged Charge Shot.
|dsdesc=Rolls into a {{iw|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} and drops a {{iw|metroidwiki|Bomb}}, which explodes after a set time. Useful to force an opponent to shield and for edgeguarding, being capable of [[2 frame punish]]es if timed correctly. It can also break shields depending on their health if used along with her up tilt, down tilt, or a fully charged Charge Shot.
|fsname=Phazon Laser
|fsname=Phazon Laser
|fsdmg=1% (charge loop), 0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2% (main loop; point blank, long range), 8% (fringe blast), 10.5% (main blast)
|fsdmg=1% (charge loop), 0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2% (main loop; point blank, long range), 2.5% (contact blast), 8% (fringe blast), 10.5% (main blast)
|fsdesc=Fires a very large, dark blue energy beam. The beam can be angled vertically during the Final Smash.
|fsdesc=Fires an enormous beam of Phazon. The beam can be angled up and/or down throughout its duration. However, since Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon Suit}} lacks thrusters unlike {{SSBU|Samus}}' {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}, she cannot hit any opponents behind her. It resembles one of Dark Samus' attacks used during her final battle against Samus Aran in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''.
}}
}}
===Stats===
Dark Samus' gravity and falling speed are set to 0.078288 and 1.8, respectively, during [[hitstun]] when launched at angles between 70°-110°.
{{Attributes
|weight    = 108
|rweight    = 10-13
|cast      = 89
|dash      = 1.87
|rdash      = 50-51
|run        = 1.654
|rrun      = 50-51
|walk      = 1.115
|rwalk      = 44-45
|trac      = 0.082
|rtrac      = 83-84
|airfric    = 0.0075
|rairfric  = 67-75
|air        = 1.103
|rair      = 73-76
|baseaccel  = 0.04
|rbaseaccel = 29-30
|addaccel  = 0.05
|raddaccel  = 29-30
|gravity    = 0.075
|rgravity  = 77-78
|fall      = 1.33
|rfall      = 75-76
|ff        = 2.128
|rff        = 75-76
|jumpsquat  = 3
|rjumpsquat = 1-88
|jumpheight = 37
|rjumpheight= 13-14
|shorthop  = 18
|rshorthop  = 10-13
|djump      = 37
|rdjump    = 19-21
}}
===[[Announcer]] call===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
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Dark Samus English Announcer SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
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===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Warps onto the stage from a dark portal.
*Warps onto the stage from a wormhole, similar to the ones used by {{iw|metroidwiki|Leviathan}}s to travel through outer space in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}''.
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===[[Taunt]]s===
===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up taunt''': Hovers up slightly while glowing with Phazon.
*'''Up taunt''': Hovers up slightly while emitting small embers of Phazon.
*'''Side taunt''': Spins around while glowing with Phazon.
*'''Side taunt''': Spins around while emitting small embers of Phazon.
*'''Down taunt''': Crouches down while holding her arm cannon upright. Slightly resembles Samus's taunt in ''[[Melee]]''.
*'''Down taunt''': Crouches down while holding her Arm Cannon upright. It slightly resembles Samus' taunt in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and Samus' pose on the box art of both ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid II: Return of Samus}}'' and ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Samus Returns}}''.
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SSBUDarkSamusTaunt1.gif|Dark Samus's up taunt.
SSBUDarkSamusTaunt1.gif|Dark Samus' up taunt.
SSBUDarkSamusTaunt2.gif|Dark Samus's side taunt.
SSBUDarkSamusTaunt2.gif|Dark Samus' side taunt.
SSBUDarkSamusTaunt3.gif|Dark Samus's down taunt.
SSBUDarkSamusTaunt3.gif|Dark Samus' down taunt.
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*Rubs her Arm Cannon with one finger.
*Rubs her Arm Cannon with one finger.
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SSBUDarkSamusIdle1.gif|Dark Samus's first idle pose
SSBUDarkSamusIdle1.gif|Dark Samus' first idle pose.
SSBUDarkSamusIdle2.gif|Dark Samus's second idle pose
SSBUDarkSamusIdle2.gif|Dark Samus' second idle pose.
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese/Chinese)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Dutch)
!Cheer (French)
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! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Dark Samus Cheer English SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Japanese SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Italian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Dark Samus Cheer French NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Dark Samus Cheer French PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]
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|Dark Sa - mus! || Dark Sam - Su! || Sa - mus Os - cura! *clap 5 times* || Dark Samus! || Samus Sombre!
|}
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!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (German)
!Cheer (Spanish)
!Cheer (Russian)
!Cheer (Korean)
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|[[File:Dark Samus Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Spanish SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Dark Samus Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Dun - k - le -- Sa - mus! || Sa - mus Os - cura! *clap 5 times* || Tyom - naya -- Sa - mus! || Da - keu - Samus!
|}
</div>
</div>


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
*'''Left:''' Raises her arm and lowers it in a fist pump pose. Based off of her birth in the secret 100% ending of ''Metroid Prime''.
*'''Left:''' Raises her arm and lowers it in a fist pump pose. It is based on a pose she assumes during the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. It also somewhat resembles her arm's pose shown in the secret 100% ending of ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime}}''.
*'''Up:''' Splits from a {{s|metroidwiki|Dark Echo}} with an acrobatic cartwheel. They then levitate in a circle around an axis before recombining together. Dark Samus then poses with her free hand on her Arm Cannon, which is pointed upward. The pose resembles Samus' own render in ''Ultimate'' and ''Metroid: Other M''.
*'''Up:''' Splits from a {{iw|metroidwiki|Dark Echo}} by performing a cartwheel. They then levitate in a circle around an axis before recombining together. Dark Samus then poses with her free hand on her Arm Cannon, which is pointed upward. The Dark Echo's initial movement is based on the introduction to her battle in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The final pose resembles Samus' render from ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'', and by extension, her official artwork in ''Ultimate''.
*'''Right:''' Turns toward the camera while glowing with Phazon, then the camera dramatically zooms in, showing two of her eyes. Similar to {{s|metroidwiki|SA-X}}'s [[metroidwiki::File:SA-X mf Screenshot 1.png|introduction]] in ''Metroid Fusion'', another clone of Samus.
*'''Right:''' Turns toward the camera while emitting small embers of Phazon, then the camera dramatically zooms in to her face, at which point two of her eyes flash briefly through her {{iw|metroidwiki|visor}}. It is similar to the {{iw|metroidwiki|SA-X}}'s [[metroidwiki::File:SA-X mf Screenshot 1.png|introduction]] in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}''.
[[File:RidleyDarkSamusVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|An intense and sinister variation of the ''Metroid'' victory theme.]]
[[File:RidleyDarkSamusVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A sinister remix of the theme that plays when [[Samus Aran]] obtains a power-up for her {{iw|metroidwiki|Power Suit}}.]]
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DarkSamusVictoryPose1.gif
DarkSamusVictoryPose1.gif
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==In competitive play==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
{{Samus and Dark Samus in competitive play (SSBU)}}
====Active====
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*{{Sm|Advo|USA}} - Placed 7th at {{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2019}}, 9th at {{Trn|Guardian I}}, and 49th at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}. Ranked 4th on the [[Michigan Power Rankings#Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Michigan Ultimate Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Headshot|Puerto Rico}} - Placed 3rd at {{Trn|BackToSchool Gaming Tournament 2019}} and 5th at {{Trn|Winter Clash 2020}}. Has wins over {{Sm|Excel_Zero}} and {{Sm|EKING}}.
*{{Sm|Joker|Mexico}} - Uses Dark Samus as a strong secondary. Placed 4th at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 2nd STRIKE}} and 9th at {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}} using Dark Samus as one of his characters. Has taken sets of {{Sm|ESAM}}, {{Sm|Elegant}}, and {{Sm|Dakpo}}.
*{{Sm|Koyu|Netherlands}} - Placed 5th at {{Trn|The Ultimate Performance}}, 9th at {{Trn|Heroes of Dutch Comic Con Spring 2019}}, and 13th at {{Trn|Elysium: Yggdrasil}}.
*{{Sm|RAMBOSS|England}} - Placed 33rd at {{Trn|VCA 2019}} and 49th at {{Trn|Syndicate 2019}}.
*{{Sm|Rawk|USA}} - Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Save Point: The PA State Championship}} with wins over {{Sm|Juice}}, {{Sm|Sandstorm}}, {{Sm|Kenoca}}, and {{Sm|Beast}}.
*{{Sm|sisqui|Spain}} - Placed 2nd at {{Trn|Tizona}}, 3rd at {{Trn|Codec Call 4}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Tech Republic IV}}. Has wins over {{Sm|MVL}}, {{Sm|Marcbri}}, {{Sm|El_Bardo}} and {{Sm|Pocafeiner}}.
*{{Sm|Vizard|Mexico}} - The second best Dark Samus player in Mexico. Placed 7th at {{Trn|Guerras Regias!}}, 9th at {{Trn|BIT MASTER MTY 6}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}}.
*{{Sm|YB|Japan}} - One of the best Dark Samus players in the world. Placed 7th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}}, 9th at {{Trn|Karisuma SP 8}}, and 13th at {{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}. Has wins over {{Sm|WaDi}}, {{Sm|VoiD}}, and {{Sm|yuzu}}.


=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: The Great Poison Given Form==
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: The Great Poison Given Form==
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Dark Samus.png|thumb|Dark Samus' congratulations screen.]]
[[File:SSBU Congratulations Dark Samus.png|thumb|Dark Samus' congratulations screen.]]
Dark Samus faces off against protagonist characters while she is teamed up with dark, evil, or corrupted variants of characters from their series, except for the penultimate battle, which is a free-for-all against {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}}. The pairing choices reference a time where the fighter was possessed or brainwashed into fighting the protagonist. The name is a reference to the title the Chozo gave to the Metroid Prime experiments and, by extension, Dark Samus herself.
Dark Samus' route features her fighting against protagonists while she is allied with fighters who, at some point in their respective home series, were corrupted in some way. The exemptions to this are Rounds 4 and 6: the former Round features {{SSBU|Ivysaur}} as a partner due to its partial [[bulbapedia:Poison (type)|Poison typing]] instead of outright corruption, and the latter Round is a free-for-all against {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}}. Dark Samus having teammates is a reference her ability to [[metroidwiki:Phazon Corruption|corrupt beings via Phazon]], while the name of her route is also a direct reference to {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}} being referred to as the "Great Poison" in {{iw|metroidwiki|Chozo Lore}}.


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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Round!!Opponents!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
!Round!!Opponents!!Stage!!Music!!Notes
|-
|-
|1||{{SSBU|Link}} {{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Hyrule Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Hyrule Castle (Outside)}}''||{{SSBU|Zelda}} {{Head|Zelda|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} is a CPU ally. Zelda fought against Link when [[zeldawiki:Possessed Zelda|she was possessed]] by [[Ganondorf]] and Malladus in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'', respectively.
|1||{{CharHead|Link|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Hyrule Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Hyrule Castle (Outside)}}''||{{CharHead|Zelda|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Black}} is a CPU ally. Zelda has fought against Link when [[zeldawiki:Possessed Zelda|she was possessed]] by [[Ganondorf]] and {{iw|zeldawiki|Malladus}} in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'' and ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}'', respectively.
|-
|-
|2||{{SSBU|Chrom}} {{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=20px}} and {{SSBU|Lucina}} {{Head|Lucina|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Power-Hungry Fool}}''||{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20x20px|cl=White}} is a CPU ally. The future Robin was possessed by {{s|fireemblemwiki|Grima|character}} and fought Chrom and Lucina in ''{{s|fireemblem|Fire Emblem Awakening}}''.
|2||{{CharHead|Chrom|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Lucina|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Arena Ferox]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Power-Hungry Fool}}''||{{CharHead|Robin|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=White}} is a CPU ally. The future Robin was possessed by {{iw|fireemblemwiki|Grima|character}} and fought Chrom and Lucina in ''{{iw|fireemblem|Fire Emblem Awakening}}''.
|-
|-
|3||{{SSBU|Ryu}} {{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Suzaku Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|M. Bison Stage Type B}}''||{{SSBU|Ken}} {{Head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} is a CPU ally. Ken was brainwashed by [https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/M._Bison M. Bison] and became [https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Violent_Ken Violent Ken] in ''SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos'' and ''Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers''.
|3||{{CharHead|Ryu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Suzaku Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Street Fighter|M. Bison Stage Type B}}''||{{CharHead|Ken|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Black}} is a CPU ally. In ''SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos'' and ''Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers'', Ken was brainwashed by [https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/M._Bison M. Bison] and became [https://streetfighter.fandom.com/wiki/Violent_Ken Violent Ken] as a result.
|-
|-
|4||{{SSBU|Squirtle}} {{Head|Squirtle|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, {{SSBU|Charizard}} {{Head|Charizard|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, and {{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Saffron City]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Team Galactic)}}''||{{SSBU|Ivysaur}} {{Head|Ivysaur|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}} is a CPU ally. Ivysaur is the only one that was not corrupted in its game. It was likely paired with Dark Samus because it is a poison type Pokémon.
|4||{{CharHead|Squirtle|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, {{CharHead|Charizard|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, and {{CharHead|Pikachu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Saffron City]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Battle! (Team Galactic)}}''|| {{CharHead|Ivysaur|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Green}} is a CPU ally. Although Ivysaur is Dark Samus' only teammate to not be corrupted in its home series, its partial [[bulbapedia:Poison (type)|Poison typing]] can reference {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon}}'s extreme toxicity. The respective {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}s of the enemies and ally are absent.
|-
|-
|5||{{SSBU|Mario}} {{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, {{SSBU|Peach}} {{Head|Peach|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, and {{SSBU|Daisy}} {{Head|Daisy|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Princess Peach's Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion (Brawl)}}''||{{SSBU|Luigi}} {{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} is a CPU ally. Luigi's battle may refer to ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Paper Mario}}'', where he was brainwashed by {{s|mariowiki|Nastasia}} and became {{s|mariowiki|Mr. L}}, or ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Tennis Aces}}'', where Luigi is possessed by the tennis racket {{s|mariowiki|Lucien}}.
|5||{{CharHead|Mario|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, {{CharHead|Peach|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, and {{CharHead|Daisy|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Princess Peach's Castle]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Super Mario Bros.|Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion (Brawl)}}''||{{CharHead|Luigi|SSBU|hsize=20px|color=Purple}} is a CPU ally. The CPU ally may refer to ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Paper Mario}}'', where he was brainwashed by {{iw|mariowiki|Nastasia}} and became {{s|mariowiki|Mr. L}}, or ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Tennis Aces}}'', where Luigi is brainwashed by the tennis racket {{iw|mariowiki|Lucien}}.
|-
|-
|6||{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}} and {{SSBU|Ridley}} {{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||[[Norfair]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley (Brawl)}}''||This battle is a free-for-all.
|6||{{CharHead|Samus|SSBU|hsize=20px}} and {{CharHead|Ridley|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||[[Norfair]]||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley (Brawl)}}''||This battle is a free-for-all.
|-
|-
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]]
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Dark Samus is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though she was vaporized and placed under [[Galeem]]'s imprisonment alongside the rest of the playable fighters (excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.
Dark Samus is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though she was vaporized and placed under [[Galeem]]'s imprisonment alongside the rest of the playable fighters (excluding {{SSBU|Kirby}}) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.


Dark Samus was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat, and is found in [[The Final Battle (World of Light)|The Final Battle]] as one of the last fighters under his command. She is one of the few obligatory unlocks, and defeating her leads to a fight with {{SSBU|Crazy Hand}} and the subsequent reveal of {{SSBU|Palutena}}'s location.
Dark Samus was one of the many fighters that fell under [[Dharkon]]'s control upon Galeem's first defeat, and is found in {{b|The Final Battle|World of Light}} as one of the last fighters under his command. She is one of the few obligatory unlocks, and defeating her leads to a fight with {{SSBU|Crazy Hand}} and the subsequent reveal of {{SSBU|Palutena}}'s location.
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{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
|-
! style="width:5%;"|No.
!style="width:5%;"|No.
! style="width:5%;"|Image
!style="width:5%;"|Image
! Name
!Name
! Type
!Type
! Power
!Power
! Stage
!Stage
! Music
!Music
|-
|-
| 04<sup>ε</sup>
|04<sup>ε</sup>
| [[File:Dark Samus SSBU.png|center|64x64px]]
|[[File:Dark Samus SSBU.png|center|64x64px]]
| {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}
|Dark Samus
| {{SpiritType|Grab}} <center>{{color|#17ba17|Grab}}</center>
|{{SpiritType|Grab}} <center>{{color|#17ba17|Grab}}</center>
| 12,500
|12,500
| [[Frigate Orpheon]] ([[Ω form]])
|[[Frigate Orpheon]] ([[Ω form]])
| ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''
|''{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}''
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{clr}}


==[[Spirit]]==
==[[Spirit]]==
Dark Samus's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]]. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Dark Samus in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in ''Ultimate''.
Dark Samus's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} as Dark Samus. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Dark Samus has been unlocked. Unlocking Dark Samus in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Her fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with her artwork in ''Ultimate''.


<center>
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Dark Samus Spirit.png|265. '''''Dark Samus'''''
SSBU spirit Dark Samus.png|265. '''''Dark Samus'''''
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>
</center>


==In Spirit battles==
==In Spirit Battles==
===As the main opponent===
===As the main opponent===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
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|-
|-
|278
|278
|[[File:SSBU Spirits Mother Brain.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Mother Brain|link=y|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Mother Brain}}[[Mother Brain]]
|''Metroid'' Series
|''Metroid'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}}
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|[[Brinstar Depths]] ([[Ω form]])
|[[Brinstar Depths]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Energy Output ↑<br>•Assist Trophy Enemies (Mother Brain)
|•Energy Output ↑<br>•Assist Trophy Enemies (Mother Brain)
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br/>•The enemy favors neutral specials<br/>•All fighters' energy attacks have increased power
|•Hostile assist trophies will appear<br>•The enemy favors neutral specials<br>•All fighters' energy attacks have increased power
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Escape}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Escape}}
|
|
|-
|-
|282
|282
|[[File:Zebastianspacepirate.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Zebesian|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Zebesian}}Zebesian
|''Metroid'' Series
|''Metroid'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} Team {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (×4)
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} Team {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}×4
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,900
|3,900
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|-
|-
|295
|295
|[[File:SSBU Spirits Gandrayda.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Gandrayda|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Gandrayda}}Gandrayda
|''Metroid Prime'' Series
|''Metroid'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}}<br>•{{SSBU|Pikachu}} {{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
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|-
|-
|529
|529
|[[File:Zekromspirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Zekrom|link=y|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Zekrom}}[[Zekrom]]
|''Pokémon'' Series
|''Pokémon'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}
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|-
|-
|771
|771
|[[File:Gekkos.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Gekko|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Gekko}}Gekko
|''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
|''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (×2)
|•Giant {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}×2 (80 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|3,800
|3,800
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|-
|-
|897
|897
|[[File:Gravityman.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Gravity Man|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Gravity Man}}Gravity Man
|''Mega Man'' Series
|''Mega Man'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Pink}} (160 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|7,500
|7,500
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|-
|-
|1,163
|1,163
|[[File:Bayonette.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Bayonette|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Bayonette}}Bayonette
|''Custom Robo'' Series
|''Custom Robo'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}}<br>•{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Yellow}} (70 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} (70 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|1,900
|1,900
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|N/A
|N/A
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy favors side specials
|•The enemy's side special has increased power<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•The enemy favors side specials
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Marionation Gear}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Marionation Gear}}
|[https://customrobo.fandom.com/wiki/Lance Lance]
|[https://customrobo.fandom.com/wiki/Lance Lance]
|-
|-
|1,419
|1,419
|[[File:Helix Spirit.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Helix|size=64}}
|Helix
|''ARMS''
|''ARMS''
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Green}}
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|[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|•Tiny<br>•Giant
|•Tiny<br>•Giant
|•The enemy is giant after a while<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Ditto]])
|•The enemy is giant after a little while<br>•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls ([[Ditto]])
|{{SSBUMusicLink|ARMS|DNA Lab}}
|{{SSBUMusicLink|ARMS|DNA Lab}}
|
|
|-
|1,461
|{{SpiritTableName|Amalthus|size=64}}
|''Xenoblade Chronicles'' Series
|•Giant {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}} (120 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Robin}} {{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}}x5 (50 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|9,500
|[[Shadow Moses Island]] ([[Ω form]])
|•Health Recovery
|•The enemy has super armor but moves slower<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -}}
|
|-
|1,516
|{{SpiritTableName|Noah & Mio|size=64|customname={{iw|xenoserieswiki|Noah}} & {{iw|xenoserieswiki|Mio}}}}
|[sic]
|•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Purple}} (120 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} {{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}} (Moveset [[Flashing Mach Punch|2]][[Onslaught|1]][[Thrust Uppercut|3]][[Feint Jump|2]], Nia Wig, Nia Outfit, Normal Voice Type 4) (80 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Shulk}} {{Head|Shulk|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (80 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Attack}}
|9,300
|[[Bridge of Eldin]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br>•The enemy starts the battle with a [[Beam Sword]]
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2}}
|{{iw|xenoserieswiki|Ouroboros}} (Noah & Mio)
|}
|}


===As a minion===
===As a minion===
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=4|Spirit
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
! colspan=7|Battle parameters
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|-
|-
|1,348
|1,348
|[[File:Kloster.png|center|64x64px]]
|{{SpiritTableName|Kloster (Grief)|size=64}}
|{{anchor|Kloster (Grief)}}Kloster (Grief)
|''DAEMON X MACHINA''
|''DAEMON X MACHINA''
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}} (×2)<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}
|•Tiny {{SSBU|Snake}} {{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Samus}} {{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Black}}×2<br>•Giant {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Grey}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|{{SpiritType|Neutral}}
|9,500
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Xenoblade Chronicles|Mechanical Rhythm}}
|Kloster
|Kloster
|-
|1,511
|{{SpiritTableName|Ventus|size=64}}
|''KINGDOM HEARTS'' Series
|•{{SSBU|Sora}} {{Head|Sora|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=White}} (100 HP)<br>•{{SSBU|Dark Samus}} {{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Red}} (80 HP)
|{{SpiritType|Grab}}
|3,900
|[[Gerudo Valley]] ([[Battlefield form]])
|N/A
|•Defeat the main fighter to win<br>•[[Stamina battle]]<br>•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
|{{SSBUMusicLink|Kingdom Hearts|Shrouding Dark Cloud}}
|Vanitas
|}
|}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Dark Samus Joins the Battle.png|Dark Samus's splash art.
Dark Samus Joins the Battle.png|Dark Samus' splash art.
SSBU Dark Samus Number.png|Dark Samus's fighter card.
Dark Samus amiibo.png|Dark Samus' [[amiibo]].
Dark Samus unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Dark Samus's unlock notice.
SSBU Dark Samus Number.png|Dark Samus' fighter card.
Dark Samus amiibo.png|Dark Samus's [[amiibo]].
Dark Samus unlock notice SSBU.jpg|Dark Samus' unlock notice.
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus1.jpg|Charging a [[forward smash]] on the [[Great Plateau Tower]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus1.jpg|Charging her [[forward smash]] on the [[Great Plateau Tower]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus2.jpg|Dark Samus with a fully charged [[Charge Shot]] on [[Great Bay]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus2.jpg|Dark Samus with a fully charged [[Charge Shot]] on [[Great Bay]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus3.jpg|Dark Samus using her [[grab aerial]] on [[Palutena's Temple]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus3.jpg|Dark Samus using her [[grab aerial]] on [[Palutena's Temple]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus4.jpg|Dark Samus using her [[forward aerial]] on {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} on [[Gerudo Valley]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus4.jpg|Dark Samus using her [[forward aerial]] on {{SSBU|Dark Pit}} on [[Gerudo Valley]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus5.jpg|Dark Samus standing beside [[Lunala]] on [[Spirit Train]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus5.jpg|Dark Samus standing beside [[Lunala]] on [[Spirit Train]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus6.jpg|Dark Samus's purple [[Alternate costume|costume]] on [[Lylat Cruise]].
SSBUWebsiteDarkSamus6.jpg|Dark Samus' purple [[Alternate costume|costume]] on [[Lylat Cruise]].
Dark Samus Morph Ball Smash.png|Dark Samus's Morph Ball.
Dark Samus Morph Ball Smash.png|Dark Samus' {{iw|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}}.
Chrom and Dark Samus.jpg|Dark Samus and {{SSBU|Chrom}} on [[Skyloft]].
Chrom and Dark Samus.jpg|Dark Samus and {{SSBU|Chrom}} on [[Skyloft]].
DarkSamusAndBomb.jpg|Dark Samus kneeling next to her {{b|Bomb|Samus}} on [[Bridge of Eldin]].
DarkSamusAndBomb.jpg|Dark Samus crouching next to her {{b|Bomb|Samus}} on [[Bridge of Eldin]].
Dark Samus Minecraft stage.jpg|Dark Samus in [[Minecraft World]].
Dark Samus Minecraft stage.jpg|Dark Samus on [[Minecraft World]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Character introduction video===
===Fighter Showcase Video===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Dark Samus, alongside {{SSBU|Little Mac}} and {{SSBU|Isabelle}}, is one of the three playable characters who initially appeared as [[Assist Trophy|Assist Trophies]] in previous installments prior to becoming playable.
*Dark Samus, {{SSBU|Little Mac}} and {{SSBU|Isabelle}} initially appeared as [[Assist Trophy|Assist Trophies]] in previous installments prior to becoming fighters.
**Out of these, she is the only one to be an Echo Fighter.
**Unlike them, Dark Samus is the only one to be an [[Echo Fighter]].
*Dark Samus is the second character to be cloned from a female (in this case, {{SSBU|Samus}}), with {{SSBU|Daisy}} being the first.
*Dark Samus is the second fighter revealed to have been cloned from a female fighter (in her case, {{SSBU|Samus}}), with the first being {{SSBU|Daisy}}.
*Much like Daisy's base fighter, {{SSBU|Peach}}, having had Daisy-based alternate costumes in all of her previous appearances, Dark Samus's base fighter, Samus, had a Dark Samus-based color scheme in ''Smash 4''. This color was removed in ''Ultimate'', likely to make it easier to distinguish Samus and Dark Samus. This scenario is similar to Ike's loss of his Chrom-inspired alternate color scheme following the character's inclusion in the roster come ''Ultimate''. Incidentally, all of these characters are echo fighters.
*Much like Daisy's base fighter, {{SSBU|Peach}}, having a [[Daisy]]-based alternate costume in all of her previous appearances, Dark Samus' base fighter, Samus, has a [[Dark Samus]]-based alternate costume in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. This costume was removed in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', likely to make it easier to distinguish between Samus and Dark Samus. This scenario is similar to {{SSBU|Ike}}'s loss of his [[Chrom]]-inspired alternate costume following {{SSBU|Chrom}}'s inclusion as a fighter in ''Ultimate''.
*Dark Samus, following [[Diddy Kong]], is the second non-Japanese character to be playable in ''Smash Bros.'', and she is the first character in the series that was created by an American developer, {{S|wikipedia|Retro Studios}}.
**Incidentally, Dark Samus, Daisy, and Chrom are Echo Fighters.
*Dark Samus is the second playable female villain, the first being [[Koopalings|Wendy]].
*Dark Samus is the only Echo Fighter who can wall jump.
*Dark Samus's Final Smash resembles Samus's fully charged Phazon Beam while in the Hyper Mode of her PED Suit in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''.
*Dark Samus is the second non-Japanese character to be playable in ''Super Smash Bros.'', with the first being [[Diddy Kong]]. She is also the first fighter in the series that was created by an American developer ({{iw|wikipedia|Retro Studios}}).
*Just like fellow {{uv|Metroid}} newcomer {{SSBU|Ridley}}, ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' marks Dark Samus's first playable appearance.
*Just like her fellow {{uv|Metroid}} newcomer {{SSBU|Ridley}}, ''Ultimate'' marks Dark Samus' first playable appearance.
**Dark Samus also marks the first time the ''Metroid'' series has a playable {{b|Metroid|creature}}.
**On an extended note, Dark Samus is the first {{b|Metroid|creature}} to be playable in any capacity.
*According to Sakurai's weekly Famitsu column, Dark Samus was added due to her popularity overseas, while {{SSBU|Chrom}} was added due to his popularity in Japan.
*According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]]'s weekly Famitsu column, Dark Samus was added due to her popularity overseas, while Chrom was added due to his popularity in Japan.
*Dark Samus is the only Echo Fighter who is a villain, as the rest of the Echo Fighters are either heroes or, in [[Dark Pit]]'s case, an anti-hero.
*Dark Samus is the second playable female villain, with the first being [[Koopalings|Wendy O. Koopa]].
*While Dark Samus normally has a different idle stance from Samus, she will assume Samus's idle stance briefly after using an animation directly borrowed from Samus (such as any attack excluding her dash attack, smash attacks, special moves, Final Smash, or flinching in any way). This is similar to other echo fighters, though unlike the other examples (save for Simon and Richter) Dark Samus does not revert to her parent character's idle stance when holding a small item.
**She is also the only Echo Fighter who is a villain, as the rest of the Echo Fighters are either heroes or, in [[Dark Pit]]'s case, an anti-hero.
**On a similar note, despite floating to move around, Dark Samus still runs when carrying heavy items such as a [[crate]], which is possibly an animation carryover from Samus. She additionally uses Samus animations when walking/running off a platform.
*While Dark Samus normally has a different idle stance from Samus, she will assume Samus' idle stance briefly after using an animation directly borrowed from Samus (such as any attack excluding her dash attack, smash attacks, special moves, Final Smash, or flinching in any way). This is similar to other Echo Fighters, though unlike the other examples (save for {{SSBU|Simon}} and {{SSBU|Richter}}), Dark Samus does not revert to her base fighter's idle stance while holding a small item.
*All of Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based moves (except for down tilt, up smash and forward aerial) alter the Arm Cannon to match the color of her "visor" and armor highlights.
**On a similar note, Dark Samus dashes on her feet while carrying heavy items (such as a [[crate]]) despite floating by default in order to move around. This is possibly an animation carryover from Samus. She also uses Samus' animations when walking/dashing off a platform.
*Dark Samus is the only character who is not a member of the "Original 12" to be placed on the top row of the [[character selection screen]].
*All of Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based moves (except for down tilt, up smash, and forward aerial) alter the Arm Cannon to match the color of her {{iw|metroidwiki|Phazon Suit}}'s {{iw|metroidwiki|visor}} and highlights.
*Dark Samus is one of two characters in ''Ultimate'' who shares another character's star KO voice clip (in her case, Samus's), the other being Dr. Mario, who has Mario's star KO voice clip.
*Dark Samus is one of two characters in ''Ultimate'' who shares another character's star KO voice clip (in her case, Samus'), with the other being {{SSBU|Dr. Mario}} (who has {{SSBU|Mario}}'s star KO voice clip).
*If Dark Samus is firing a shooting item, such as a [[Ray Gun]] or [[Fire Flower]], or wielding a [[Daybreak]] and is moving around with it, the sounds of her walking can be heard despite the fact that she floats while holding it. This is possibly due to an oversight.
*If Dark Samus is firing a shooting item, such as a [[Ray Gun]] or [[Fire Flower]], or wielding a [[Daybreak]] and is moving around with it, the sounds of her walking can be heard despite the fact that she floats while holding it. This is possibly due to an oversight.
*Dark Samus, along with Samus, {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}}, and {{SSBU|Pac-Man}}, are the only fighters who do not emit red-flashing eyes in the spirit battle preview screens in World of Light.
*Dark Samus, Samus, {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} and {{SSBU|Pac-Man}} are the only fighters who do not emit flashing red eyes in the spirit battle preview screens in World of Light.
*In French and German, the name tag and voice clip from the announcer on the victory screen is different from the one used on the character select screen; in the former, the announcer pronounces her name in more sinister way (akin to the English and Dutch versions), while the latter featuring a noticeable translation of "the" ('''die''' Dunkle Samus).  
*In French and German, the name tag and voice clip from the announcer on the victory screen is different from the one used on the character select screen. In the former, the announcer pronounces her name in a more sinister way (akin to the English and Dutch versions), while the latter features a noticeable translation of "the" ('''die''' Dunkle Samus).
*Dark Samus' [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/dark-samus-amiibo-super-smash-bros-series/ description] on the North American [[amiibo]] website is based on her Super Smash Blog entry.
*Dark Samus' [https://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/dark-samus-amiibo-super-smash-bros-series/ description] on the North American [[amiibo]] website is based on her Super Smash Blog entry.



Latest revision as of 21:47, December 19, 2024

This article is about Dark Samus's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Dark Samus.
Dark Samus
in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Dark Samus SSBU.png
MetroidSymbol.svg
Universe Metroid
Availability Unlockable
Final Smash Phazon Laser
Tier A (15)
Dark Samus (SSBU)
Dark Samus Joins the battle!!!
—Introduction tagline

Dark Samus (ダークサムス, Dark Samus) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. She was announced as a newcomer during the August 8th, 2018 Super Smash Bros. Direct alongside Simon, Richter, Chrom and King K. Rool. Dark Samus is Samus' Echo Fighter and is therefore classified as Fighter #04ε.

The sound effects used for Samus in Super Smash Bros. 4 were repurposed for Dark Samus in Ultimate.

Dark Samus, alongside her base fighter Samus, is ranked 15th out of 82 on the current tier list, placing her in the A tier. Dark Samus has very minor differences from Samus, such as slighty altered hitboxes due to her different animations and elemental properties. These differences are not enough to make her play differently from Samus. As such, they are viewed as the same character in competitive play.

Dark Samus shares the same positives as Samus, such as strong zoning capabilities and a heavy weight. However, she also shares Samus' weaknesses, such as poor grounded options against up-close opponents and unreliable smash attacks. Overall, she like Samus achieves strong results in tournaments from players like Sisqui and Yaura.

How to unlock[edit]

Complete one of the following:

Dark Samus must then be defeated on Frigate Orpheon (the Ω form is used in World of Light).

Attributes[edit]

Like Samus, Dark Samus is a heavyweight. She is a floaty character with slightly below average walking and dashing speeds, average air speed, above average air acceleration, high jump height and slow falling speed. These attributes grant her an easier time chasing aerial opponents and forcing air dodges, yet also cause her to be juggled rather easily. When combined with her few reliable landing options and slow falling speed, opponents will also have more time to punish Dark Samus as she attempts to return to the stage.

Similarly to Samus, Dark Samus' moveset consists of playing defensively, as she uses her projectiles to space, rack up damage from a distance and pressure shields. Charge Shot is her most consistent KOing option out of her special moves when fully charged, due to its speed and power. Missile is mostly used for spacing, due to both its Homing and Super variants being extremely inefficient at KOing, while Bomb grants Dark Samus various mix-ups and can aid her recovery. However, Missile and Bomb also possess valuable utility, in that they can guarantee a shield break when used in conjunction with a sufficiently charged Charge Shot or a sweetspotted back aerial. Lastly, Screw Attack is a decent out of shield option, a KOing option near the upper blast line and a viable combo finisher from aerial combo strings.

In addition, Dark Samus has a strong air game. The changes to air dodges have benefitted her overall, as they notably improve her ability to edgeguard (especially with moves such as forward aerial or her renowned Charge Shot), while she isn't hindered as much due to her fast air speed, the ability to stall mid-air using her Bombs, and her Grapple Beam tether recovery's long range. All of Dark Samus' aerials have no more than 20 frames of landing lag, and her back aerial is one of her best moves courtesy of its power, damage output, speed and range. Her down aerial can be a powerful meteor smash, forward aerial is a good pressuring tool due to its long duration, and up aerial is an excellent combo option. Lastly, her neutral aerial is a viable KOing option. When coupled with her high jumps, Dark Samus' air game is also potent while she is off-stage, as she can recover from nearly anywhere on the stage, stay in position for longer periods of time due to her floatiness, or bait the opponent by stalling in the air and punishing edge-guard attempts.

Dark Samus' grab game is also useful: her Grapple Beam has impressive range, doubles as a tether recovery, and has very little landing lag when used as a grab aerial. Down throw is very useful for starting combos that deal respectable damage and can be used with her neutral, forward and up aerials at varying percentages. Many of her combos can rack up more than 30% and when using platforms to her advantage, or string together multiple times and then be finished with Screw Attack, leading to a KO or dealing 40%-50% at the very least. Up throw is Dark Samus' strongest throw and is a fairly reliable KO option, especially on platforms. Although forward throw and back throw have decent damage outputs, their only utility is creating space and setting up edgeguards, and both are mediocre at best in doing so.

However, Dark Samus shares similar flaws to Samus. Dark Samus' ground game is mediocre overall as her smash attacks are punishable, with only her forward smash being a fairly reliable KOing option due to its quick start-up lag. Her neutral attack is very mediocre, which is noticeably exemplified in its inability to connect at high percentages and thus limits Dark Samus' anti-pressuring ability. Due to this and her average dashing speed, most Dark Samus players will often find themselves in the air, where her strengths lie.

Dark Samus also has issues with her recovery. Her grab aerial has very long range, her jumps are among the highest in the game, Screw Attack is fast and hard to punish, and Bomb jumping provides infinite horizontal recovery, but they are all offset by Screw Attack's only average distance, Bomb's high ending lag in the air and Dark Samus' only average air speed and reliance on her grab aerial to grab ledges from a distance. Altogether, this results in her recovery being slightly slow, linear and predictable.

Overall, Dark Samus is a character that performs best when using her projectiles and grab aerial for spacing in order to set up combos and either finish off pressured opponents off-stage, or KO them outright with Charge Shot. Unlike the majority of veterans, Dark Samus' optimal playstyle is highly unorthodox; as she falls short in regard to zoning-exclusive or melee-exclusive offense, success with Dark Samus requires careful, calculated use of her various tools to keep momentum in her favor. As such, she is a character that is hard to master, but greatly rewards patient and calculated play.

Differences from Samus[edit]

As with certain other Echo Fighters, Dark Samus is nearly identical gameplay-wise to Samus, with largely aesthetic differences. However, she has many basic animations that are different from Samus: a more standard roll which does not involve using her Morph Ball, Phazon-based attacks appearing as neon blue, electrical explosions instead of orange, flaming explosions, and more organic looking models for her Homing Missile, Super Missile and Bomb.

However, Dark Samus' small advantages over Samus (such as her slightly faster roll) are considered to be less situational than Samus' small advantages over Dark Samus (such as the ability to detonate enemy bombs with her flame properties, larger shield size, or a smaller hurtbox after rolling). The gameplay differences between the two are so marginal that it is ultimately up to the player's preference over which character to choose from.

Aesthetics[edit]

  • Change As with all other Echo Fighters, Dark Samus has different taunts and victory animations.
  • Change Dark Samus has a different victory theme, which is shared with Ridley.
  • Change Dark Samus' No Contest animation is slightly different.
  • Change Dark Samus' on-screen appearance has her warp onto the stage from a wormhole.
  • Change Dark Samus hovers in midair during several of her animations, similarly to Mewtwo, Rosalina & Luma and Bowser Jr.
    • Change Dark Samus' idle stance and periodic idle poses are different. Many of her animations, such as her crouch transition, have been changed to seamlessly transition into this stance.
    • Change Dark Samus has an animation for transitioning into her own idle stance from Samus' idle stance, which is used only for animations that she shares with Samus. She shares this trait with Chrom and Mythra.
    • Change Dark Samus' turning, walking, initial dash, initial dash turnaround, running, turnaround, and braking animations are completely different, with sound effect changes to appropriately match the animations.
    • Change Dark Samus' jumping, double jumping, edge jumping, and landing animations are different, with a different sound effect for her double jump. However, her falling animation is the same.
    • Change Dark Samus has altered animations for walking while firing shooting items, as well as for walking while holding the Daybreak item. However, the walking sound effects have not been changed to better match the altered animations.
  • Change Dark Samus' perfect shield animation is different. She performs a pose similar to the one in her artwork for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
  • Change Dark Samus' Arm Cannon splits into a segmented appearance and grows Phazon tendrils for some attacks, such as her grab, Missile, forward smash, and Phazon Laser. The color of the tendrils is dependent on her costume.

Attributes[edit]

  • Buff Dark Samus' stance allows her to evade certain low-reaching attacks while walking or dashing, such as Mario's dash attack or Hero's down tilt.
  • Change As a reference to her Phazon-based attacks in the Metroid series, any small explosions emitted by Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based attacks are neon blue instead of orange.
    • Change Aside from Missile and Bomb, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also possess the electric effect instead of the flame effect of Samus' equivalent attacks. This changes how their respective attacks interact with others, such as Dark Samus being unable to immediately detonate other characters' bombs with her equivalent attacks, and being able to hurt Olimar's Red Pikmin with them but not his Yellow Pikmin. Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks also have a lower hitlag multiplier compared to Samus' equivalent attacks in order to maintain consistency with Samus' moveset.
      • Nerf Because of the passive 1.5x hitlag multiplier on all moves with electric effect, Dark Samus' Phazon-based attacks suffer more rebound lag when clanking with other moves, making them more punishable in situations where she will trade with her electric moves.
        • Buff However, Dark Samus is able to launch opponents farther than Samus with her electric moves when a Finish Zoom is triggered since there is an extra frame of hitstun during the effect.
  • Nerf Dark Samus' shield is slightly smaller (12.5 → 12) and she stands in a more upright stance, with the shield centered slightly higher. This makes her easier to shield poke, especially with low reaching attacks.
    • Buff However, Dark Samus' right arm is briefly intangible when activating and deactivating her shield.
  • Buff Both of Dark Samus' rolls have less ending lag than Samus's (FAF 35 → 32 (forward), 40 → 37 (back)).
    • Nerf Due to her larger hurtboxes while rolling, however, Dark Samus is more vulnerable during her rolls' ending lag.
  • Nerf Dark Samus does not use her Morph Ball when rolling, and she does not somersault while double jumping or jumping backward. This makes her easier to hit during those animations, especially during a roll.
  • Buff Dark Samus' initial dash turnaround animation starts 1 frame faster than Samus' does (3 frames → 2), making her retreat slightly faster. Notably, she is the only fighter with this attribute.
  • Nerf Dark Samus has a longer duration in transitioning into her dashing animation when performing a turnaround initial dash (12 frames → 15). This increases the lag of her turnaround initial dash before it can be canceled into a shield.

Ground attacks[edit]

  • Change The visual trail on Dark Samus' foot during her forward tilt starts 1 frame later than Samus' version, no longer overtaking her foot's position in the kick.
  • Buff Due to her hovering in midair, Dark Samus' dash attack has an altered animation. This animation makes her dash attack slightly more disjointed.
  • Change All of Dark Samus' smash attacks have altered animations.
    • Change This slightly influences the horizontal range of all versions of forward smash, with the unangled version having marginally less horizontal range, while the up and down angled versions have marginally increased horizontal range.
      • Nerf However, Dark Samus does not move back as quickly during forward smash's ending lag. This makes it slightly less safe than Samus' version.
    • Change This allows up smash to hit shorter opponents more reliably than Samus' version at the cost of KOing grounded opponents slightly later.

Grabs and throws[edit]

  • Buff Due to Dark Samus' body being able to go past edges during her throw animation, her forward throw can KO slightly earlier than Samus' version at the very edge of a platform or stage.

Special moves[edit]

  • Charge Shot:
    • Change Charge Shot has an altered animation, in which Dark Samus performs the move one-handed. This results in the projectile being fired at a slightly lower elevation, but her hurtbox is taller during the animation compared to Samus' version, making her easier to hit. The change in animation is reflected when Kirby copies this move, but his version of Dark Samus' Charge Shot is actually fired at a slightly higher elevation compared to his version of Samus' Charge Shot.
      • Buff This allows Charge Shot to hit low-profiling opponents more easily, such as a crouching Pichu or Pikachu hanging from the edge.
      • Nerf However, this makes it slightly easier for opponents to jump over the projectile.
    • Change Charge Shot is mostly black and navy blue, with tendrils extending from the edges.
  • Missile:
    • Change Dark Samus' animations for firing a Homing and Super Missile are different.
      • Nerf She does not hunch over as much as Samus does when firing a Homing Missile, making her hurtbox taller and easier to hit.
      • Nerf Her animation for firing a Super Missile in the air is much longer than Samus' version (61 frames → 82). This results in Dark Samus taking longer to grab an edge afterward unless the Super Missile is interrupted.
    • Change Homing Missile and Super Missile have an organic appearance.
  • Screw Attack:
    • Buff Dark Samus' landing lag animation is different, as she twirls while still curled up and hovers slightly above the ground. This makes her hurtbox smaller and harder to hit, while also potentially allowing her to dodge some attacks with low-reaching hitboxes.
    • Change The visual shockwave effect does not occur when Dark Samus activates Screw Attack in the air.
  • Bomb:
    • Change Bomb has an organic appearance.
  • Phazon Laser:
    • Change It is mostly black and navy blue instead of white and neon blue.
    • Change Dark Samus' Arm Cannon splits into a segmented appearance instead of using a large cannon ring.
    • Change Due to Dark Samus' Phazon Suit lacking thrusters compared to Samus' Power Suit, Phazon Laser lacks hitboxes on her back compared to Samus' Zero Laser. This reduces the move's ability to damage opponents behind Dark Samus, but conversely the lack of thruster hitboxes makes the move less likely to push opponents away from its stronger main hitboxes, meaning that opponents are more likely to walk into or be knocked into the main beam and get KOed from behind.

Misc.[edit]

  • Change Dark Samus has a different pose when trapped inside of a Minecart.

Update history[edit]

Like Samus, Dark Samus has received a mix of buffs, nerfs and glitch fixes, but was buffed overall via game updates. Update 2.0.0 fixed Homing Missile's inconsistency at following Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon any time they were switched via Pokémon Change after the Missile was fired. Missile's range was also increased while Bomb's ending lag was decreased. However, update 3.0.0 decreased Charge Shot's shield damage output as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles. As a result, its utility for shield break combos was worsened significantly, with the same applying to Samus' version. Following this, update 3.1.0 improved the consistency of up smash's linking hits.

However, Dark Samus received her most noteworthy buffs in update 7.0.0. Like Samus, her shield was enlarged as part of a near-universal buff; unlike Samus, however, Dark Samus' right arm now gains brief intangibility upon activating and deactivating her shield. Up smash, down smash and up throw each gained considerable increases to their knockback, which noticeably improved their KO potentials. On a similar note, early dash attack deals 3% more damage: this makes it functionally identical to the clean hit, and thus improved dash attack's consistency as a situational, yet viable KO option. Aerial Grapple Beam gained slight increases to its damage output and active frames, which improved its spacing prowess. Lastly, update 9.0.2 fixed a glitch introduced in update 9.0.0 that made Screw Attack unable to propel Dark Samus as high as it used to.

Overall, Dark Samus fares better than she did at the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2.0.0

  • Bug fix Missiles follow the Pokémon Trainer's new Pokémon if they switch after the missile was fired.
  • Buff Missile has more range.
  • Buff Bomb has less endlag when used on the ground (FAF 49 → 47).

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3.0.0

  • Nerf Charge Shot deals significantly less shield damage (0 → -2.5 (uncharged); 3 → -7 (fully charged).
  • Bug fix Dark Samus no longer launches herself off screen when grab and Bomb occur at the same time.
    • Nerf However, the phantom knockback would still occur at the exact frame of the hitbox and the explosion.
  • Bug introduced Created visual glitch where Dark Samus's tether grab beam would disconnect from her arm when performed in the air before landing.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3.1.0

  • Buff Up smash's hits connect more reliably.
  • Bug fix Fixed tether beam glitch from 3.0.0.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 7.0.0

  • Buff Overall shield size has been increased by 1.025x.
    • Buff Dark Samus's right arm is briefly intangible when activating and deactivating her shield.
  • Buff Dash attack's early hit no longer deals less damage than the main hit (7% → 10%).
  • Buff Up smash's last hit has more knockback scaling (150 → 162), noticeably improving its KO potential.
  • Buff Down smash has more knockback scaling (58 → 70 (hit 1), 58 → 68 (hit 2)), drastically improving its KO potential.
  • Buff Grab aerial deals more damage (1.5% → 2.5% (hit 1), 3% → 4% (hit 2)), and the second hit has a longer duration (frames 16-17 → 16-19).
  • Buff Up throw has more knockback scaling (72 → 80), drastically improving its KO potential.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 9.0.0

  • Bug introduced Grounded Screw Attack covers slightly less vertical distance, no longer being able to reach the top platform of Yoshi's Story.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 9.0.1

  • Bug fix Fixed an issue in which Dark Samus could fall though the stage when breaking Steve's blocks.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 9.0.2

  • Bug fix Fixed an issue where Dark Samus' grounded up special gained slightly less height in the first few frames, resulting in it gaining less height overall than intended.

Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Dark Samus' hitboxes, see here.

Note: All numbers are listed as base damage, without the 1v1 multiplier.

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack Straight (ストレート) / Cannon Hammer (アームキャノンハンマー, Arm Cannon Hammer) 3% A left-handed jab followed by a forearm club with the Arm Cannon. Despite dealing above-average damage for a neutral attack, it is poor overall, as opponents can usually act out before the second hit connects by shielding or using a fast attack, while the second hit may not even connect at high percentages. Depending on the opponent's weight, it is safe and a true combo at high percentages, but only if the first hit connects relatively close to the arm and not at the fist. The second hit does have KO potential at very high percentages, however.
8%
Forward tilt Spin Kick (スピンキック) 11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body) A wheel kick. Deals more damage and knockback at her foot, while her leg deals less damage and knockback. Can be angled, which causes it to deal more damage, but may cause it to miss shorter characters on the ground if angled up. The foot sweetspot deals rather potent knockback for a tilt attack, which can KO at the edge at around 125%. At varying percentages, depending on which part of the move is landed, it can lead into a guaranteed Charge Shot since, regardless of teching, Charge Shot can catch the opponent's option in time if they are knocked down.
10% (foot), 9% (leg), 8% (body)
11% (foot), 10% (leg), 9% (body)
Up tilt Heel Kick (ヒールキック) 13% (grounded), 12% (aerial) An axe kick. It is almost identical to Captain Falcon's up tilt in both appearance and functionality. Like Falcon's, it meteor smashes grounded opponents, but unlike his, it launches aerial opponents at a horizontal angle. This allows it to set up combos against grounded opponents at a wide range of percentages, while still being a reliable edgeguard tool, due to its wide coverage and powerful enough knockback to KO aerial opponents at around 95% at the edge. At high percentages, the grounded meteor can also set up KO confirms into a fully charged Charge Shot. However, the move has noticeable startup, due to coming out on frame 15, making it Dark Samus' slowest normal attack on the ground.
Down tilt Earth Blaster (アースブラスター) 12% Kneels and quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon downward to fire a small blast of Phazon. It is very fast, due to coming out on frame 6, and deals respectable damage and knockback for a tilt attack, KOing at around 160% off the top blast line. It is useful as a close range anti-pressure option on opponents in front of Dark Samus, or as a punishment option. However, its very high ending lag leaves it easy to punish if shielded or missed.
Dash attack Shoulder Tackle (ショルダータックル) 10% (clean), 6% (late) A shoulder tackle. Deals more damage and knockback at the start and near the middle of the attack, KOing opponents at around 150% from the center of Final Destination, and earlier while near edges. However, the late hit is noticeably weaker, and the move lacks combo potential. It resembles the Shinespark, one of Samus Aran's special techniques that debuted Super Metroid.
Forward smash Arm Cannon Knuckle (アームキャノンナックル) 13% (Arm Cannon), 15% (blast) Quickly thrusts her Arm Cannon forward to fire a small blast of Phazon. Functions similarly to Mario's forward smash, with the blast being the most powerful part of the move. It is one of the fastest forward smashes in the game, coming out on frame 10, while the blast has enough knockback to KO at around 100% from center stage. However, it is rather weak otherwise, with the Arm Cannon KOing at around 135%. It can be angled like her forward tilt, with the upward angle dealing more damage and knockback, though it can typically miss as a result; conversely, the downward angle can hit edge hanging opponents, but deals slightly less damage and knockback. Compared to Samus' version of the move, it has slightly less range.
12% (Arm Cannon), 14% (blast)
11% (Arm Cannon), 13.5% (blast)
Up smash Cover Fire (ヘルファイア, Hellfire) 3% (hits 1-4), 6% (hit 5) Fires five small blasts of Phazon in an overhead arcing motion. This move works best as an anti-air attack, as its multiple hits give a good amount of aerial protection. Conversely, it is unable to hit grounded opponents unless they are close enough to Dark Samus. Compared to Samus' version of the move, however, Dark Samus can catch opponents at a lower height. It is also her most damaging smash attack, dealing 18% total uncharged. However, due to its hits being spread above Dark Samus, it can fail to fully connect if the opponent is hit from too far.
Down smash Spinning Low Kick (スピニングローキック) 10% (front), 12% (back) A legsweep. A semi-spike with decent speed and high base knockback, allowing it to set up edgeguards and punish rolls effectively. The front hit can KO middleweights center stage around 160%.
Neutral aerial Turning Kick (ターニングキック) 10% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2, clean), 8% (hit 2, late) A spinning roundhouse kick. Hits on both sides quickly and can autocancel with a short hopped fast fall. Its first hit also deals powerful knockback, which makes it a viable KOing option offstage or near the edge, as well as a decent combo finisher.
Forward aerial Aerial Fire (エアリアルヘルファイア, Aerial Hellfire) 3% (hit 1), 1.6% (hits 2-4), 5% (hit 5) Fires five blasts of Phazon in a slow, downward arcing motion. The first four hits drag opponents into the rest of the move using the autolink angle, with the last hit carrying the entire attack's knockback. Dark Samus' main aerial move for both combos and protection. Extremely useful as an edge get-up option or against air dodges due to its multiple hits, and using the move immediately after a short hop can hit opponents with the last hit before Dark Samus lands again.
Back aerial Sobat (ソバット) 14% (clean foot), 12% (clean leg), 9% (late) A back kick. It is fast and deals powerful knockback when sweetspotted, which makes it an excellent KOing option, especially when edgeguarding. When sweetspotted, it is among the strongest back aerials in the game, KOing at around 110% from center stage.
Up aerial Drill Kick (ドリルキック) 3% (hit 1), 1.3% (hits 2-5), 4% (hit 5) A diagonal corkscrew flying kick. It hits multiple times and is her fastest aerial, due to it coming out on frame 5. Grounded opponents can be hit by the last hitbox if Dark Samus lands while starting the move in the air, although it is difficult to do so, and risky due to the move's high landing lag. It can be used as a follow-up after a dash attack, grounded up tilt, down aerial, or down throw, all of which can be followed up with another up aerial and/or can be finished off with a Screw Attack. On stages with platforms, it even has potential for a zero-to-death when using a platform to extend the combo.
Down aerial Meteor Drop (メテオドロップ) 10% (early, late), 14% (clean) Swings her Arm Cannon in a downward arcing motion. Hitting with the move's trail meteor smashes opponents, while the edges of the move at the very start and end deal decent horizontal knockback. Autocancels from a short hop, and due to its relatively low ending lag, the meteor smash is excellent for starting combos on grounded opponents, much like her up tilt.
Grab aerial Aerial Grapple Beam (空中グラップリングビーム, Aerial Grappling Beam) 2.5% (hit 1), 4% (hit 2) Fires the Grapple Beam. Due to having only 8 frames of landing lag, it is a useful spacing option and can reliably set up combos at close range upon landing. It autocancels from a full hop and has impressive range, being the longest grab aerial in game. Unlike in previous games, however, hitting an opponent causes the Grapple Beam to retract earlier, while not reducing the move's ending lag.
Grab Grapple Beam (グラップリングビーム, Grappling Beam) Fires the Grapple Beam. It has impressive range and is tied with Samus' grab as the longest tether grab in the game. However, it is one of the slowest grabs in terms of ending lag, making it very punishable if missed.
Pummel Grab Chop (つかみチョップ) 1.3% Chops the opponent with her left hand. Average power and speed.
Forward throw Grappling Throw Front (グラップリングスルーフロント) 10% Twirls the opponent overhead then flings them forward. Although its knockback has been increased, it remains too weak for KOing at realistic percentages, unless Dark Samus has rage and is at the edge of the stage.
Back throw Grappling Throw Back (グラップリングスルーバック) 10% Swings the opponent behind herself. Slightly more effective for KOing and setting up edgeguards than her forward throw, due to its lower launch angle.
Up throw Grappling Cannon (グラップリングキャノン) 5% (hit 1), 7% (throw) Puts the opponent above herself and blasts them upward with her Arm Cannon. Dark Samus' most damaging and strongest throw, possessing enough knockback to KO middleweights under 150% from ground level and without rage. At low percentages, it can also combo into an up aerial against large characters, as well as Screw Attack against most characters. However, the latter will only connect its hits reliably on a few characters.
Down throw Grappling Throw Down (グラップリングスルーダウン) 8% Swings the opponent high above her head, then slams them onto the ground. A reliable combo starter, with its follow-ups including a dash attack or dashing up smash at low percentages, a neutral, back or up aerial up to mid percentages, and a forward aerial up to high percentages.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge
Techs
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front)
  7% Swings her Arm Cannon in front of herself and then fires a blast behind herself.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back)
  7% Performs a low-level roundhouse kick.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip)
  5% Performs a shin kick in front of herself and then a back kick behind herself.
Edge attack
Edge getups
  9% Performs a legsweep while climbing up.
Neutral special Charge Shot 5% (uncharged), 28% (fully charged) Charges a ball of Phazon and fires it. Boasts excellent KO potential when fully charged, and is a useful intercepting move at a low charge. KOs at 70%-110% depending on rage and the opponent's weight and DI. Can be used to break shields if used in conjunction with her neutral attack, up or down tilts, aerials, Bomb and Super Missile. When using her forward tilt to launch the opponent into tumbling, it can set up a guaranteed combo into Charge Shot regardless of the opponent's tech option, as Charge Shot will always catch their tech direction. A non-fully charged Charge Shot has way less ending lag than its fully charged counterpart, allowing for follow-ups and combos at various percentages at the cost of less power.
Side special Missile 8% (Homing), 12% (Super) Fires a Missile, which homes in on the opponent. If the special button is tapped like a smash attack, Dark Samus will instead fire a Super Missile, which stays in place very briefly before traveling quickly in a straight line, and deals more damage and knockback. Both variations deal low knockback, but can be used to break a shield if used in conjunction with a fully charged Charge Shot. Both Missile variations can also be used as set-ups by opening up an opportunity for a grab aerial, or Charge Shot, while the Super variation sets up better for a true combo into a forward jumping Charge Shot at high percentages. The Homing variation is also useful for catching recoveries and forcing air dodges, which can open up punishment opportunities.
Up special Screw Attack 3% (grounded hit 1), 1% (grounded hits 2-8), 2% (grounded hit 9), 1% (aerial hits 1-12) Leaps upward to perform a high-speed somersault while discharging energy. Shoots upward if initiated from the ground, while it gains distance slower if started in the air. A useful out of shield option, due to it coming out on frame 4 on the ground, and deals enough knockback to KO around 100% while near the upper blast line.
Down special Bomb 4% (contact), 5% (explosion) Rolls into a Morph Ball and drops a Bomb, which explodes after a set time. Useful to force an opponent to shield and for edgeguarding, being capable of 2 frame punishes if timed correctly. It can also break shields depending on their health if used along with her up tilt, down tilt, or a fully charged Charge Shot.
Final Smash Phazon Laser 1% (charge loop), 0.5% (fringe loop), 1.5% (main loop), 2% (main loop; point blank, long range), 2.5% (contact blast), 8% (fringe blast), 10.5% (main blast) Fires an enormous beam of Phazon. The beam can be angled up and/or down throughout its duration. However, since Dark Samus' Phazon Suit lacks thrusters unlike Samus' Power Suit, she cannot hit any opponents behind her. It resembles one of Dark Samus' attacks used during her final battle against Samus Aran in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

Stats[edit]

Dark Samus' gravity and falling speed are set to 0.078288 and 1.8, respectively, during hitstun when launched at angles between 70°-110°.

Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump height Double jump height
Value 108 1.87 – Initial dash
1.654 – Run
1.115 0.082 0.0075 1.103 0.04 – Base
0.05 – Additional
0.075 1.33 – Base
2.128Fast-fall
3 37 - Base
18 - Short hop
37

Announcer call[edit]

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On-screen appearance[edit]

Taunts[edit]

Idle poses[edit]

  • Brings her Arm Cannon down and then pulls it back up.
  • Rubs her Arm Cannon with one finger.

Crowd cheer[edit]

Cheer (English) Cheer (Japanese/Chinese) Cheer (Italian) Cheer (Dutch) Cheer (French)
Cheer
NTSC

PAL
Description Dark Sa - mus! Dark Sam - Su! Sa - mus Os - cura! *clap 5 times* Dark Samus! Samus Sombre!
Cheer (German) Cheer (Spanish) Cheer (Russian) Cheer (Korean)
Cheer
Description Dun - k - le -- Sa - mus! Sa - mus Os - cura! *clap 5 times* Tyom - naya -- Sa - mus! Da - keu - Samus!

Victory poses[edit]

  • Left: Raises her arm and lowers it in a fist pump pose. It is based on a pose she assumes during the introduction to her battle in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. It also somewhat resembles her arm's pose shown in the secret 100% ending of Metroid Prime.
  • Up: Splits from a Dark Echo by performing a cartwheel. They then levitate in a circle around an axis before recombining together. Dark Samus then poses with her free hand on her Arm Cannon, which is pointed upward. The Dark Echo's initial movement is based on the introduction to her battle in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The final pose resembles Samus' render from Metroid: Other M, and by extension, her official artwork in Ultimate.
  • Right: Turns toward the camera while emitting small embers of Phazon, then the camera dramatically zooms in to her face, at which point two of her eyes flash briefly through her visor. It is similar to the SA-X's introduction in Metroid Fusion.
A sinister remix of the theme that plays when Samus Aran obtains a power-up for her Power Suit.

In competitive play[edit]

Most historically significant players[edit]

See also: Category:Samus players (SSBU); Category:Dark Samus players (SSBU)

Tier placement and history[edit]

Initial impressions of Samus and Dark Samus in Ultimate were negative, largely due to comparisons with Samus's previous iteration. Players pointed out how she lost the combo potential of her dash attack, one of her most useful tools in Smash 4, along with her general lack of mechanical changes compared to fellow veterans such as Link. Her unsafe jab, seemingly unchanged from Smash 4 and once again acknowledged in in-game tips, became a common point of mockery. However, this viewpoint did not stick for long, as Samus players began demonstrating how her improved projectile game, KO potential, and Charge Shot shield break potential allowed her and Dark Samus to compete in the top level, although the latter was eventually nerfed in updates. Early representation of either character came from YB, who, despite being a relatively unknown player from Japan, shocked the world by placing 13th at 2GG: Prime Saga. Other Samus and Dark Samus players later followed suit, most notably Joker and quiK, both of who became one of the best players in Mexico and Europe, respectively. As such, players in the early metagame considered the Samuses as high-tier characters.

This viewpoint was maintained in the post-online metagame, which saw the Samuses' overall representation improve significantly, notably entering the top 10 by 2022.[1] This rise was due to the continued success of older Samus players alongside the appearances of several other Samus players on the global scene, including Sisqui, IcyMist, and Yaura. Due to this high representation and strong results, the Samuses were ranked 25th on the first tier list. Since then, they continued to be in the top 10 representation-wise, and Sisqui and Yaura remained top level threats in the metagame. As such, the Samuses received a large boost on the second tier list, and they currently sit at 15th in the A-tier.


Classic Mode: The Great Poison Given Form[edit]

Dark Samus' congratulations screen.

Dark Samus' route features her fighting against protagonists while she is allied with fighters who, at some point in their respective home series, were corrupted in some way. The exemptions to this are Rounds 4 and 6: the former Round features Ivysaur as a partner due to its partial Poison typing instead of outright corruption, and the latter Round is a free-for-all against Samus and Ridley. Dark Samus having teammates is a reference her ability to corrupt beings via Phazon, while the name of her route is also a direct reference to Phazon being referred to as the "Great Poison" in Chozo Lore.

Round Opponents Stage Music Notes
1 Link (SSBU) Link Hyrule Castle Hyrule Castle (Outside) Zelda (SSBU) Zelda is a CPU ally. Zelda has fought against Link when she was possessed by Ganondorf and Malladus in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, respectively.
2 Chrom (SSBU) Chrom and Lucina (SSBU) Lucina Arena Ferox Power-Hungry Fool Robin (SSBU) Robin is a CPU ally. The future Robin was possessed by Grima and fought Chrom and Lucina in Fire Emblem Awakening.
3 Ryu (SSBU) Ryu Suzaku Castle M. Bison Stage Type B Ken (SSBU) Ken is a CPU ally. In SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, Ken was brainwashed by M. Bison and became Violent Ken as a result.
4 Squirtle (SSBU) Squirtle, Charizard (SSBU) Charizard, and Pikachu (SSBU) Pikachu Saffron City Battle! (Team Galactic) Ivysaur (SSBU) Ivysaur is a CPU ally. Although Ivysaur is Dark Samus' only teammate to not be corrupted in its home series, its partial Poison typing can reference Phazon's extreme toxicity. The respective Pokémon Trainers of the enemies and ally are absent.
5 Mario (SSBU) Mario, Peach (SSBU) Peach, and Daisy (SSBU) Daisy Princess Peach's Castle Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion (Brawl) Luigi (SSBU) Luigi is a CPU ally. The CPU ally may refer to Super Paper Mario, where he was brainwashed by Nastasia and became Mr. L, or Mario Tennis Aces, where Luigi is brainwashed by the tennis racket Lucien.
6 Samus (SSBU) Samus and Ridley (SSBU) Ridley Norfair Vs. Ridley (Brawl) This battle is a free-for-all.
Bonus Stage
Final Master Hand Final Destination Master Hand (Less than 7.0 intensity)
Master Hand / Crazy Hand (Intensity 7.0 or higher)
On intensity 7.0 and higher, Crazy Hand fights alongside Master Hand.

Credits roll after completing Classic Mode. Completing it as Dark Samus has Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes accompany the credits.

Role in World of Light[edit]

Finding Dark Samus in World of Light

Dark Samus is absent from the World of Light opening cutscene, though she was vaporized and placed under Galeem's imprisonment alongside the rest of the playable fighters (excluding Kirby) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

Dark Samus was one of the many fighters that fell under Dharkon's control upon Galeem's first defeat, and is found in The Final Battle as one of the last fighters under his command. She is one of the few obligatory unlocks, and defeating her leads to a fight with Crazy Hand and the subsequent reveal of Palutena's location.

Fighter Battle[edit]

No. Image Name Type Power Stage Music
04ε
Dark Samus SSBU.png
Dark Samus
Grab
Grab
12,500 Frigate Orpheon (Ω form) Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Spirit[edit]

Dark Samus's fighter spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode as Dark Samus. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Dark Samus has been unlocked. Unlocking Dark Samus in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Her fighter spirit has an alternate version that replaces it with her artwork in Ultimate.

In Spirit Battles[edit]

As the main opponent[edit]

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Series Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music Character
278
SSBU spirit Mother Brain.png
Mother Brain Metroid Series Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Shield
9,300 Brinstar Depths (Ω form) •Energy Output ↑
•Assist Trophy Enemies (Mother Brain)
•Hostile assist trophies will appear
•The enemy favors neutral specials
•All fighters' energy attacks have increased power
Escape
282
SSBU spirit Zebesian.png
Zebesian Metroid Series Dark Samus Team Dark Samus (SSBU)×4
Neutral
3,900 Brinstar N/A •The enemy's neutral special has increased power Brinstar (Melee)
295
SSBU spirit Gandrayda.png
Gandrayda Metroid Prime Series Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Pikachu Pikachu (SSBU)
Attack
1,800 Frigate Orpheon N/A •Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
529
SSBU spirit Zekrom.png
Zekrom Pokémon Series Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Grab
9,300 Unova Pokémon League (Zekrom only) N/A •The enemy's electric attacks have increased power
•The enemy favors special moves
Battle! (Reshiram / Zekrom)
771
Gekkos
Gekko Metal Gear Solid Series •Giant Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)×2 (80 HP)
Neutral
3,800 Shadow Moses Island N/A Stamina battle
•The enemy is giant
•The enemy doesn't like to jump
MGS4 ~Theme of Love~
897
SSBU spirit Gravity Man.png
Gravity Man Mega Man Series Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU) (160 HP)
Neutral
7,500 Mario Galaxy •Hazard: High Gravity
•Hazard: Low Gravity
Stamina battle
•Gravity is reduced
•All fighters have reduced jump ability after a little while
Gravity Man Stage
1,163
SSBU spirit Bayonette.png
Bayonette Custom Robo Series Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU) (70 HP)
Samus Samus (SSBU) (70 HP)
Attack
1,900 Mushroomy Kingdom (Battlefield form) N/A •The enemy's side special has increased power
Stamina battle
•The enemy favors side specials
Marionation Gear Lance
1,419
SSBU spirit Helix.png
Helix ARMS Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Shield
1,600 Frigate Orpheon •Tiny
•Giant
•The enemy is giant after a little while
•Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Ditto)
DNA Lab
1,461
SSBU spirit Amalthus.png
Amalthus Xenoblade Chronicles Series •Giant Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU) (120 HP)
Robin Robin (SSBU)x5 (50 HP)
Grab
9,500 Shadow Moses Island (Ω form) •Health Recovery •The enemy has super armor but moves slower
Stamina battle
•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -
1,516
SSBU spirit Noah & Mio.png
Noah & Mio [sic] Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU) (120 HP)
Mii Brawler Mii Brawler (SSBU) (Moveset 2132, Nia Wig, Nia Outfit, Normal Voice Type 4) (80 HP)
Shulk Shulk (SSBU) (80 HP)
Attack
9,300 Bridge of Eldin (Battlefield form) N/A Stamina battle
•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
•The enemy starts the battle with a Beam Sword
Battle!! - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Ouroboros (Noah & Mio)

As a minion[edit]

Spirit Battle parameters Inspiration
No. Image Name Series Enemy Fighter(s) Type Power Stage Rules Conditions Music Character
1,348
SSBU spirit Kloster (Grief).png
Kloster (Grief) DAEMON X MACHINA •Tiny Snake Snake (SSBU)
•Giant Samus Samus (SSBU)×2
•Giant Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU)
Neutral
9,500 Frigate Orpheon (hazards off) •Attack Power ↑
•Item: Shooting Types
•The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
Mechanical Rhythm Kloster
1,511
SSBU spirit Ventus.png
Ventus KINGDOM HEARTS Series Sora Sora (SSBU) (100 HP)
Dark Samus Dark Samus (SSBU) (80 HP)
Grab
3,900 Gerudo Valley (Battlefield form) N/A •Defeat the main fighter to win
Stamina battle
•Reinforcements will appear during the battle
Shrouding Dark Cloud Vanitas

Alternate costumes[edit]

Alternate costume (SSBU)
Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU) Dark Samus (SSBU)

Gallery[edit]

Fighter Showcase Video[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Dark Samus, Little Mac and Isabelle initially appeared as Assist Trophies in previous installments prior to becoming fighters.
    • Unlike them, Dark Samus is the only one to be an Echo Fighter.
  • Dark Samus is the second fighter revealed to have been cloned from a female fighter (in her case, Samus), with the first being Daisy.
  • Much like Daisy's base fighter, Peach, having a Daisy-based alternate costume in all of her previous appearances, Dark Samus' base fighter, Samus, has a Dark Samus-based alternate costume in Super Smash Bros. 4. This costume was removed in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, likely to make it easier to distinguish between Samus and Dark Samus. This scenario is similar to Ike's loss of his Chrom-inspired alternate costume following Chrom's inclusion as a fighter in Ultimate.
    • Incidentally, Dark Samus, Daisy, and Chrom are Echo Fighters.
  • Dark Samus is the only Echo Fighter who can wall jump.
  • Dark Samus is the second non-Japanese character to be playable in Super Smash Bros., with the first being Diddy Kong. She is also the first fighter in the series that was created by an American developer (Retro Studios).
  • Just like her fellow Metroid newcomer Ridley, Ultimate marks Dark Samus' first playable appearance.
    • On an extended note, Dark Samus is the first Metroid to be playable in any capacity.
  • According to Masahiro Sakurai's weekly Famitsu column, Dark Samus was added due to her popularity overseas, while Chrom was added due to his popularity in Japan.
  • Dark Samus is the second playable female villain, with the first being Wendy O. Koopa.
    • She is also the only Echo Fighter who is a villain, as the rest of the Echo Fighters are either heroes or, in Dark Pit's case, an anti-hero.
  • While Dark Samus normally has a different idle stance from Samus, she will assume Samus' idle stance briefly after using an animation directly borrowed from Samus (such as any attack excluding her dash attack, smash attacks, special moves, Final Smash, or flinching in any way). This is similar to other Echo Fighters, though unlike the other examples (save for Simon and Richter), Dark Samus does not revert to her base fighter's idle stance while holding a small item.
    • On a similar note, Dark Samus dashes on her feet while carrying heavy items (such as a crate) despite floating by default in order to move around. This is possibly an animation carryover from Samus. She also uses Samus' animations when walking/dashing off a platform.
  • All of Dark Samus' Arm Cannon-based moves (except for down tilt, up smash, and forward aerial) alter the Arm Cannon to match the color of her Phazon Suit's visor and highlights.
  • Dark Samus is one of two characters in Ultimate who shares another character's star KO voice clip (in her case, Samus'), with the other being Dr. Mario (who has Mario's star KO voice clip).
  • If Dark Samus is firing a shooting item, such as a Ray Gun or Fire Flower, or wielding a Daybreak and is moving around with it, the sounds of her walking can be heard despite the fact that she floats while holding it. This is possibly due to an oversight.
  • Dark Samus, Samus, Mr. Game & Watch and Pac-Man are the only fighters who do not emit flashing red eyes in the spirit battle preview screens in World of Light.
  • In French and German, the name tag and voice clip from the announcer on the victory screen is different from the one used on the character select screen. In the former, the announcer pronounces her name in a more sinister way (akin to the English and Dutch versions), while the latter features a noticeable translation of "the" (die Dunkle Samus).
  • Dark Samus' description on the North American amiibo website is based on her Super Smash Blog entry.