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|name         = Zero Suit Samus
|name = Zero Suit Samus
|image       = [[File:Zero Suit Samus SSBB.jpg|Zero Suit Samus]]
|shareslot = {{SSBB|Samus}}
|altform      = Samus
|image = [[File:Zero Suit Samus SSBB.jpg|250px]]
|game        = Brawl
|game = SSBB
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]  
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|tier         = B
|ssbgame2 = SSBU
|ranking     = 9
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier = B
|ranking = 9
}}
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'''Zero Suit Samus''' ({{ja|ゼロスーツサムス|Zero Sūtsu Samusu}}, ''Zero Suit Samus'') is a newcomer that appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.


'''Zero Suit Samus ''' ({{ja|ゼロスーツサムス}}, ''Zero Sūtsu Samusu''), often abbreviated as '''ZSS''', '''0SS''', or '''Zamus''', is a character that appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Zero Suit Samus lacks stamina compared to when she is in her suit, but is faster. She uses a gun known as the [[Paralyzer]], which can be converted into a [[Plasma Whip]]. The Plasma Whip can be used for a [[tether recovery]], similar to her [[Grapple Beam]] while in the power suit. The only two games in which Zero Suit Samus is playable are ''Metroid: Zero Mission'' and ''Metroid: Other M''. While Samus is without her power suit in this game, her only form of attack is the paralyzer pistol, which does nothing but shoot paralyzing shots. The idea of a whip coming out of it was created for use in ''Brawl''. Zero Suit Samus is voiced by Alésia Glidewell, who also voices [[Krystal]] from [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'']] and the [[Assist Trophy]] [[Knuckle Joe]].
Zero Suit Samus is voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Alésia Glidewell}} in all regions, with a mix of grunts and short bits of English dialogue. She got this role and the role of [[Knuckle Joe]] in English through voicing [[Krystal]] in ''Brawl''{{'}}s English version.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-5P0BwdlWg&t=220s "South Texas Gamer's Expo 2016 - Alesia Gladewell Q&A Panel (Pt.1)"]</ref> ''Brawl'' is the first game where [[Samus]] has accessible voiced dialogue; prior to this, she had grunts and cries of pain in some past games, extensive text dialogue and monologues in ''{{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid Fusion}}'', and an in-character monologue in ''Metroid Prime'' by Jennifer Hale (which went unused).


The impact from {{SSBB|Samus}}'s [[Zero Laser|Final Smash]] is enough to remove her Power Suit, transforming her into Zero Suit Samus. Zero Suit Samus is able to transform back into normal Samus by using her [[Power Suit Samus|Final Smash]], which causes her to get her suit back while performing a move similar to the Crystal Flash from ''Super Metroid''.  
Zero Suit Samus can be played as by using Samus' {{b|Zero Laser|Samus}}, inputting Samus' up and down taunt rapidly, or by selecting Samus and holding the {{Button|WCC|L}} or {{Button|WCC|R}} button (Gamecube/Classic controller), {{Button|Wii|Z}} button (Nunchuk), or the {{Button|Wii|Minus}} button while transitioning to the stage select screen. In [[The Subspace Emissary]] she can be selected over Samus in [[The Great Maze]] and the post-game by hovering over Samus' slot and either tilting the {{Button|GCN|C-Stick}} (GameCube/Classic controller), {{Button|Wii|C}} (Nunchuk) or {{Button|Wii|Minus}} (sideways Wii Remote). She also can transform back by using her Final Smash, [[Power Suit Samus]].


Zero Suit Samus ranks 9th in the B Tier on the current ''Brawl'' [[tier list]]; she has an amazing aerial and juggle game, great spacing tools in Plasma Whip and her [[down smash]] (which, because of its [[hitstun]], can easily be followed by another attack), high vertical aerial mobility, and some of the game's most versatile recovery options. However, her defensive game is poor, lacking safe options on shield (attacking out of shield is situational, making herself prone to heavy shield pressure), and despite her rather good air game, she lacks reliable options for enemies below her, which creates a weakness to long range hitstun-inducing projectiles from the likes of {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, and {{SSBB|Sheik}}. Zero Suit Samus is also reliant on tether recoveries, though her down special can counter this. This leads to rather average to above-average matchups across the board, but this also causes Zero Suit Samus to suffer against higher tiered characters.
Zero Suit Samus ranks 9th on the ''Brawl'' [[tier list]], placing her in the B tier. She has an amazing aerial and [[juggle]] game, possessing very high jumps and low-lag aerial attacks that do good knockback and damage, with her up and back aerials being especially useful. She also has very fast mobility, noticeable especially in her jumps, and some of the game's most versatile [[recovery]] options, including her midair jump, side and up specials, and down special. Zero Suit Samus also has an effective spacing tool in her [[Plasma Whip]] (albeit not being very fast), powerful KO options, such as her forward, up and back aerials, Plasma Whip, and [[Flip Jump]], as well as a great [[combo]] starter and KO setup in her down smash. Her [[Power Suit Piece]]s, in addition, are among the most powerful items in the game, and at the beginning of a match are very effective at damaging and shutting down the opponent. However, she has a poor ground game, with her tilts and smashes doing below average damage and mediocre knockback (though some of her ground attacks are still effective for combos), and a [[grab]] that despite its range, is one of the laggiest in the game, even when used as a [[pivot grab]] (unlike some other tether grabs). Because of this, her [[out of shield]] and defensive game (outside of maneuverability) are poor, due to lacking safe options on [[shield]] (her grab is unreliable due to its heavy lag), making herself prone to heavy shield [[pressure]], and despite her good air game, she lacks reliable options for enemies below her; this can make her vulnerable to juggling from characters such as {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}. Zero Suit Samus is additionally reliant on tether recoveries that can be [[edgehog]]ged, although her high jumps and Flip Jump make her suffer less from this than other characters with tethers. Her advantages lead to rather above average [[matchup]]s across the board, but this also causes her to suffer against higher-tiered characters. Despite her flaws, Zero Suit Samus has achieved strong tournament results.


==Transforming from Samus to Zero Suit Samus==
==Attributes==
===Midplay===
Zero Suit Samus is a tall [[lightweight]] who boasts excellent mobility overall. She has the fourth fastest [[dashing]] and [[walking]] speeds, tied with {{SSBB|Bowser}} and {{SSBB|Marth}} for the 11th fastest [[air speed]], tied with {{SSBB|Wolf}} and {{SSBB|Sonic}} for the third highest [[traction]], tied with {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, and {{SSBB|Zelda}} for the sixth fastest [[air acceleration]], and the second highest [[jump]]. Her [[falling speed]] and [[gravity]] are above-average (15th and 13th highest, respectively). She is also able to [[crawl]] and [[wall jump]], much like in her home series. On the downside, she has only a few amount of reliable KO options, with only her forward aerial, back aerial, up aerial, Plasma Whip, and Flip Kick reliably KO'ing under 125%. This puts her in the "hit-and-run" archetype group.


Samus can remove her Power Suit while in battle by doing the up taunt, down taunt, and up taunt in quick succession. It appears to be rather difficult to achieve, as ''DOJO!!'' states, "It's not easy [...] Try it out next time you feel like showing off."<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/zerosuit_samus.html#3rd The DOJO's page on Zero Suit Samus.]</ref>
She starts the match with a huge advantage over most characters in that she has readily throw-able projectiles that are extremely powerful and combo well with her glide toss. Many of her attacks have the advantage of coming out fast, and can combo most heavy weights with her aerials very easily.


However, the best way to do this is by placing both thumbs over the up and down directions on the [[Directional pad|D-pad]] ([[1]] and [[2]] buttons on the [[Wii remote]] + [[Nunchuk]]), and press them alternately in quick succession.
Her [[side special]] has a huge sweetspot at the end (one of the biggest in the game, second to {{SSBB|Zelda}}'s side special) and the sour spot has the ability to push the opponent into the sweet spot, effectively KOing most characters around 110% if it's not [[stale move negation|stale]]. Her down smash has deceptively long range, extreme safety on shield, and sets up many combos, as well as KO setups. Zero Suit Samus is unique in the fact that many of her moves have large hitboxes and easy to hit sweetspots, this can devastate opponents as they are dealt a barrage of aerials and fast ground attacks. Her [[up smash]] is decent because it has fast start-up and its great to stop incoming opponents from above and puts them in good position for juggling, although it is can be easily escaped through [[SDI]].


===Starting as Zero Suit Samus in ''Brawl''===
One of her few KO moves is her [[up aerial]], a very fast flip kick that can KO as low as 90% if the opponent is near the upper blast line and possesses a very large sweetspot for such a powerful move. Both of her high jumps compliment this strategy. She also has 3 [[meteor smash]]es, her [[Flip Jump]] kick, if hit when she sticks her foot out, will spike opponents hard (even without doing this, the kick is still somewhat powerful and can KO most characters at fairly moderate damage percentages with strong horizontal knockback), her [[up special]], if hit at the tip, will meteor smash anyone it hits and her down aerial (although this is an unreliable spike). Both of these can be used for any situation, giving her multiple surprise KO methods.
By choosing Samus and holding a certain button on the controller when the character selection is concluded (i.e. start is pressed on the character selection screen), one can play as Zero Suit Samus from the start of the match.


*GameCube/Classic controller: [[L]] or R button.
Zero Suit Samus, if mastered, is extremely dangerous and many players can find themselves down a stock or worse if they aren't careful. Her attacks and combos require a lot of precision which makes her a difficult character to learn and play effectively. The stale move negation can complicate her to get a KO, in spite of her having only a few KO moves and good edgeguarding skills. All of her tilts are quick (although her up tilt has high ending lag), with decent range, and have the added bonus of launching her opponents into the air. She has a situational though passable out of shield game (making herself prone to heavy shield pressure). Her aerial game is powerful with lethal kicks and long-ranged attacks, but her very high short hop makes approaches with aerials difficult. Her projectile, the Paralyzer, can set opponents up for KO's and deals a bit of damage. However, it's slow and needs to be charged up to go far. Her tether grab has incredible range (tied with Olimar´s Red Pikmin, only losing to White and Blue Pikmin, although her grab possesses the longest range in aerial opponents), but it leaves her vulnerable if it misses which is dangerous for a such a light character. Her smashes compliment her perfectly. Her up and down smashes are useful for their range. The down smash is perfect for set up KO's, and the up smash makes for an good launcher, and can stop opponents' midair combos, while her side smash is quite weak, in terms of damage and power, with high ending lag and considerable start-up lag, but with good range, even behind her. In terms of recovery, she can use her Plasma Wire and Whip as a tether recovery, but it can be stopped by [[edge-hogging]], although due to her air speed and second jump being fairly high and combining with Flip Jump, she can usually come back to the stage without relying on her tether.
*Wii Remote and Nunchuk:  [[Z button]].
*Wii Remote: [[Minus]] (-) button.


To select Zero Suit Samus as a CPU opponent, there must be a controller connected to the slot of the respective CPU opponent. Then, in that controller, the right button needs to be held in the same fashion.
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Zero Suit Samus' hitboxes, see [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=Level Chop ({{ja|レベルチョップ|Reberu Choppu}}) / Gun Hook ({{ja|ガンフック|Gan Fukku}}) / Back Knuckle ({{ja|バックナックル|Bakku Nakkuru}})
|neutral1dmg=2%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=3%
|neutraldesc=Knifehand strike, pistol whip, elbow strike. First hit out on frame 1, being one of the fastest moves in the game. The third hit is easily powershielded, although the jab is inescapable against aerial opponents.
|ftiltname=Spin Kick ({{ja|スピンキック|Supin Kikku}})
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltupdmg=6%
|ftiltsidedmg=6%
|ftiltdowndmg=9%
|ftiltdesc=Does an around-the-body 45° kick. Can be angled. At low percentages, it can make opponents [[trip]] if tilted down. However, at mid-high percentages, angle upward or forward will cause tripping more often. Very low knockback. Has a start-up of 6 frames. Can lock, like the dash attack.
|utiltname=Headstand Kick ({{ja|ヘッドスタンドキック|Heddosutando Kikku}})
|utiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)
|utiltdesc=Does a handstand split while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically. Pretty good knockback at higher percentages, and at low percentages it sets up combos well. Has a start-up of 3 frames. Replaces her down smash as a semi-effective means of hitting opponents on both sides. Good [[OoS]], although it is situational.
|dtiltname=Ground Sweep ({{ja|グラウンドスイープ|Guraundo Suīpu}})
|dtiltdmg=6%
|dtiltdesc=Does a prone leg-sweep. Knocks upwards from afar, knocks diagonally at close range. Hits on frame 5. Can combo into other moves well at low and high percentages alike.
|dashname=Jump Kick ({{ja|ジャンプキック|Janpu Kikku}})
|dashdmg=7% (clean), 5% (late)
|dashdesc=Does a sliding kick forward with her leg extended. Similar to Fox's dash attack. Hits on frame 6. Can easily be followed with tilts at low to mid percentages, and can [[lock]] if [[buffer]]ed properly. Has [[transcendent priority]].
|fsmashname=Smash Whip ({{ja|スマッシュウィップ|Sumasshu Wippu}})
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|10}} (gun), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|9}} (late gun), 11% (whip), 6% (back, whip tip), 13% (whip base)
|fsmashdesc=Whips forward with her plasma whip. Great range, but has very poor knockback, especially at the tip and high startup lag and [[ending lag]], being easy to [[punish]] (especially with [[shield grab]]s). Hits on frame 20. This move also attacks enemies from behind her, but with minimal damage and vertical knockback. The sweetspot on the whip mostly overlaps the hitbox on the gun, which outprioritizes it, making the sweetspot very difficult to land. Additionally, none of the hitboxes on the whip scale in damage when charged.
|usmashname=Shocker String ({{ja|ショッカーストリング|Shokkā Sutoringu}})
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|1}} (hits 2-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|3}} (hit 6)
|usmashdesc=Spins in place, extending the Plasma Whip up above her head in a swirl. Hits multiple times, has long vertical disjointed range and decent horizontal range. Has fast startup (8 frames). Only the tip of the plasma whip does knockback (which is very low). It's easy to [[SDI]] out of it before the last hit connect.
|dsmashname=Slant Paralyzer ({{ja|スラントパラライザー|Suranto Pararaizā}})
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|11}}
|dsmashdesc=Aims down and shoots paralyzer gun at the ground in front of her, creating a lightning effect. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but stuns the target in place for a short time depending on the damage that the opponent has. Unique attack that can be followed up by a [[side smash]], a grab or another move. Double down smash followed by up smash (or whatever is appropriate at the time, like an aerial) is an effective combo and can easily rack up damage. Also moves her forward a little. Can [[infinite]] {{SSBB|Fox}} at mid percentages and other [[fastfaller]]s to a lesser extent. Hits on frame 20, making it somewhat difficult to land, but has extremely low ending lag with only 12 frames of ending lag making it very safe on shield when combined with the move's range. Altogether, its excellent combo and KO setup potential combined with its extreme safety on shield have made it considered one of the best down smashes in the game if not the best.
|nairname=Whip Guard ({{ja|ウィップガード|Wippu Gādo}})
|nairdmg=10%
|nairdesc=Spins the Plasma Whip around herself. Fairly long range, but with below average knockback. Always deals 10% damage, regardless of [[stale-move negation]], and does not refresh stale-move negation on other moves, decent spacing option.
|fairname=Twice Kick ({{ja|トワイスキック|Towaisu Kikku}})
|fairdmg=6% (hit 1), 10-11% (hit 2 clean), 7% (hit 2 late)
|fairdesc=Two forward kicks, with the second kick being stronger and slightly faster than the first. Because of the knockback of the first kick, it is difficult to hit with both kicks unless taking advantage of upward and forward momentum from a jump. Second kick can be landed without first kick, but it requires correct timing. First hit on frame 6, second hit on frame 16.
|bairname=Sobat ({{ja|ソバット|Sobatto}})
|bairdmg=13% (foot), 12% (leg)
|bairdesc=A backward kick that has high knockback. Can [[bait]], combo at lower percentages, KO at high percentages, and can be [[buffer]]red or used twice in a [[short hop]]. Has a disjointed hitbox. Hitbox out on frame 8.
|uairname=Air Kick ({{ja|エアキック|Ea Kikku}})
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 7% (late)
|uairdesc=Flip kicks both legs above her head. Has good KO potential on lighter characters at around 90% if they are near the upper blast line. Sweetspot is directly in front of her. Hitbox out on frame 4. At low percentages, it can chain into itself, like {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}´s up aerial, being a very useful [[juggling]] move. Hits slightly behind her too with low knockback, good for setting up back aerials or up tilts on a grounded opponent.
|dairname=Slash Dive ({{ja|スラッシュダイブ|Surasshu Daibu}})
|dairdmg=5% (aerial), 4% (grounded), 5% (landing)
|dairdesc=A [[stall-then-fall]]. Zero Suit Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally. If it hits in midair, the move [[meteor smash]]es opponents but it is very weak and dangerous if she doesn't land onstage, as it will not stop until for some time, similar to {{SSBB|Toon Link}}'s down aerial, although, unlike Toon Link´s down aerial, it will always meteor smash. The move generally isn't used often due to being easy to [[SD]] with. It also has very high ending lag and [[landing lag]], like most stall-then-falls, and is easily punishable. However, its extremely fast vertical descent speed makes it an effective way to counter juggling, especially since her [[falling speed]] is below average. Start-up of 14 frames. Upon hitting the ground, it hits a second time, knocking anyone close away a fair bit.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=&nbsp;
|pummelname=Grab Kneebutt ({{ja|つかみニーバット|Tsukami Nībatto}})
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Knees her victim. A fairly fast pummel.
|fthrowname=Stun Gun ({{ja|スタンガン|Sutan Gan}})
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=Hits opponent forward with her gun. Can [[chaingrab]] most characters at lower percentages.
|bthrowname=Kick Throw ({{ja|キックスルー|Kikku Surū}})
|bthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Kicks opponent behind herself. Extremely low knockback, rarely used due to there usually being better options available.
|uthrowname=Hold Somersault Kick ({{ja|ホールドサマーソルトキック|Hōrudo Samāsoruto Kikku}})
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 8% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Flips into the air and kicks the opponent upward. This is her most powerful throw knockback wise, being the only one capable of guaranteed a KO in [[Sudden Death]]. However, it has somewhat high ending lag, with a down throw being the preferred way to get opponents into the air for combos.
|dthrowname=Knee Stamp ({{ja|ニースタンプ|Nī Sutanpu}})
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Ideal for combos, knocking opponents in a great position to followup with an up aerial or, depending on the opponent's [[DI]], a forward or back aerial.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Flips her legs around near the ground in a spin and gets up.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Flips her legs around upward in a spin and gets up.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Flips her legs around on the ground in a spin and gets up.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8%
|edgefdesc=Gets up while doing a kick forward.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Gets up slowly and punches forward.
|nsname=Paralyzer
|nsdmg=4-6%
|nsdesc=Fires a paralyzing shot.
|ssname=Plasma Whip
|ssdmg=3% (wire), 16% (tip)
|ssdesc=Fires the whip forwards a distance. Tip hitbox has high knockback. The wire can push the opponent in the tip.
|usname=Plasma Wire
|usdmg=4-6%
|usdesc=Zero Suit Samus fires her whip upwards, pulling anyone above her downwards. If used on someone who is on the ground next to Zero Suit Samus, it will knock them up, hitting multiple times, until they hit the end, at which point it will pull them back down. If used on an airborne opponent while off the stage, it will pull them down and they will keep going, effectively spiking them, though the tip of the Plasma Wire must connect with the opponent to cause this effect.
|dsname=Flip Jump
|dsdmg=12% (kick clean), 9% (kick late)
|dsdesc=Zero Suit Samus does a small flip jump. It functions as a third jump and grants full body intangibility on frames 1-12. If the attack button is pressed after the jump she will stick out her foot in a 45 degree angle, which has [[sex kick]] properties and functions as a powerful meteor smash on aerial opponents that can be confirmed into from her down smash with proper timing. 
|fsname=Power Suit Samus
|fsdmg=25% (spin), 10% (shock)
|fsdesc=Zero Suit Samus radiates energy, dragging in items and enemies towards her, then somehow regains her Power Suit.
}}


After the character selection is concluded, there is no longer need to hold the button. One can confirm that Zero Suit Samus has been chosen by her face on the top-left corner on the stage selection screen. In Wi-Fi, the characters' faces don't appear, but Zero Suit Samus can still be selected normally.
===Stats===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 81
|rweight    = 32
|dash      = 1.7
|rdash      = 8-11
|run        = 1.93
|rrun      = 4
|walk      = 1.33
|rwalk      = 4
|trac      = 0.07
|rtrac      = 3-6
|airfric    = 0.008
|rairfric  = 24-26
|air        = 1.034
|rair      = 11-13
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 7-36
|addaccel  = 0.09
|raddaccel  = 4-7
|gravity    = 0.0884
|rgravity  = 13
|fall      = 1.43
|rfall      = 15-16
|ff        = 2.002
|rff        = 14-15
|jumpsquat  = 4
|rjumpsquat = 1-10
|jumpheight = 44.2109595
|rjumpheight= 2
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
}}


===Starting as Zero Suit Samus in Adventure Mode===
===[[Announcer]] call===
After Samus regains her power suit during the Subspace Emissary, Zero Suit Samus can still be selected by highlighting Samus on the character select screen and pressing the following buttons:
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
<gallery>
Zero Suit Samus English Announcer SSBB.wav|English/Japanese
</gallery>


*GameCube Controller: Moving the [[C-Stick]] in any direction.
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Classic controller: Moving the Right Stick in any direction.
{{Appearance
*Wii Remote with Nunchuk: Pressing the [[C button]].
|desc=Her Power Suit falls off as she stands up (similar to the result of the {{b|Zero Laser|Samus}}). Power Suit pieces can then be used as throwing items.
*Wii Remote: Pressing the Minus (-) button.
|char=ZeroSuitSamus
|game=SSBB}}


This technique can also be used to select an alternate form during tournament mode, and works for all other multi-form characters in addition to Samus.
===[[Taunt]]s===
{{Taunt/SSBB
|char=ZeroSuit
|desc-up=Throws her gun into the air, spins and catches it behind her and says "Is that all?".
|desc-side=Activates her whip, flicks it and says "Try me".
|desc-down=Samus spins multiple times quickly on one foot, twirling her plasma whip around her like a rhythmic gymnast and says, "You're mine".}}


==Attributes==
===[[Idle pose]]s===
[[File:E3zss.PNG|thumb|250px|Zero Suit Samus, as seen in the first trailer for ''Brawl'' at E3 2006.]]
{{Idle
Zero Suit Samus is a fast and strong, but lightweight and tall character. She starts the match with a huge advantage over most characters in that she has readily throw-able projectiles that are extremely powerful and combo well with her glide toss. She can [[dash]] quickly, [[crawling|crawl]], [[wall jump]] (but has poor [[air speed]]), combined with one of the highest initial jump and second jump, allowing her to reach characters that are higher. Many of her attacks have the advantage of coming out fast, and can combo most heavy weights with her aerials very easily.
|desc-1=Checks her Paralyzer.
|desc-2=Stands straightly with Paralyzer besides her head, then looks around.
|image-1=Zero Suit Samus Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png
|image-2=Zero Suit Samus Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png}}


Her [[side special]] has a huge sweetspot at the end (one of the biggest in the game, second to Zelda's side special) and the sour spot has the ability to push the opponent into the sweet spot, effectively KOing most characters around 110% if it's not [[stale move negation|stale]]. Her down smash has deceptively long range, and sets up many combos, as well as KOing ones. Zero Suit Samus is unique in the fact that many of her moves have large hit boxes and easy to hit sweet spots, this can devastate opponents as they are dealt a barrage of aerials and fast ground attacks. Her [[up smash]] is excellent because it has fast start-up and its great to stop incoming opponents from above and puts them in good position for juggling.
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
|char=Zero Suit Samus
|game=Brawl
|desc-us=Ze-Ro Suit Sam-Us!
|desc-jp=Sam-Us
|pitch-us=Group chant
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}


Another great KO'ing move is her [[up aerial]], a very fast flip kick that can KO as low as 90% if opponent is near the upper blast line and a very large sweetspot for such a powerful move. Both of her high jumps compliment this strategy. It is most often used to combo with a down throw or an up smash. She also has 3 [[meteor smash]]es, her flip jump kick, if hit when she sticks her foot out, will spike opponents hard (even without doing this, the kick is still very powerful and can KO most characters at fairly moderate damage percentages with strong horizontal knockback), her [[up special]], if hit at the tip, will meteor smash anyone it hits and her down aerial (although this is an unreliable spike). Both of these can be used for any situation, making her KO options very wide.
===[[Victory pose]]s===
{{Victory/SSBB
|victory-theme=MetroidUniverseTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=A flourish originating from ''Metroid'' that played whenever Samus obtained a power-up, addition to her Power Suit, or defeated [[Ridley]] and [[Kraid]].
|desc-up=Backflips to the screen.
|desc-left=Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."
|desc-right=Side kick flex.
|char=ZSS}}


Zero Suit Samus, if mastered, is extremely dangerous and many characters can find themselves down a stock or worse if they aren't careful. However, Zero Suit Samus is a light character. Her attacks and combos require a lot of precision which makes her a difficult character to learn and play effectively. The stale move negation can complicate her to get a KO, although she has enough KO moves and good edgeguarding skills to prevent that to happen. All of her tilts are quick, with decent range, and have the added bonus of launching her opponents into the air. She has a situational though passable out of shield game (making herself prone to heavy shield pressure). Her aerial game is powerful with lethal kicks and long-ranged attacks, but her very high short hop makes approaches with aerials difficult. Her projectile, the Paralyzer, can set opponents up for KO's and does a little bit of damage. However, it's slow and needs to be charged up to go far. Her tether grab has incredible range (tied with Olimar´s Red Pikmin, only losing to White and Blue Pikmin, although her grab possesses the longest range in aerial opponents), but it leaves her vulnerable if it misses which is dangerous for a such light character. Her smashes compliment her perfectly. Her up and down smashes are useful for their range and priority. The down smash is perfect for set up KO's, and the up smash makes for an excellent launcher, and can stop opponents' midair combos, while her side smash is quite weak, in terms of damage and power, with high ending lag and considerable start-up lag, but with good range. In terms of recovery, she can use her Plasma Wire and Whip as a tether recovery, but it can be stopped by [[edge-hogging]], although due her air speed and second jump being fairly high and combining with flip jump she can usually come back to the stage without relying on her tether.
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Notable players===
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:''See also: [[:Category:Zero Suit Samus players (SSBB)]]''
*{{Sm|Apollo|Australia}}
*{{Sm|Charby|France}}
*{{Sm|Choco|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Dazwa|USA}}
*{{Sm|DRN|USA}} - 64th on 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|Kamemushi|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Nick Riddle|USA}} - 32nd on 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|quiKsilver|Germany}} - Best Zero Suit Samus in Germany. 58th on 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|Sakasaka|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Salem|USA}} - Won [[Apex 2013]], defeating professional players. 18th on 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|Shaky|USA}} - Ness player who also mained Zero Suit Samus. 34th on 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|V115|Canada}} - Best Zero Suit Samus in Canada. 26th on 2014 SSBBRank.


==Moveset==
===Tier placement and history===
====Ground attacks====
Zero Suit Samus was originally a mid tier character, ranked 21st on the first tier list (September 2008). However, as Zero Suit Samus mains showed her effective aerial game and combo abilities she rose to 16th place on the second tier list (January 2009), then stayed at 15th until the fifth tier list (September 2010), where she rose to 13th place. She rose again to 12th in the sixth tier list (July 2011), and 10th in the seventh list (April 2012). After {{Sm|Salem}} won [[Apex 2013]] using only Zero Suit Samus, she rose to 9th place in the eighth and current tier list, as of April 2013. Some people even believe that she belongs in the bottom of the top tiers; whether her current position is accurate or should be higher remains disputed, but her combination of mobility, powerful low lag aerials, strong recovery, and excellent stage control with her [[Power Suit Piece]]s makes her much better than initially thought.
*[[Neutral attack]] - Palm strike, pistol whip, hip thrust. Hits for 2%, 2%, 3%, respectively, for a total of 7% damage. First hit out on frame 1, being one of the fastest moves in the game. The third hit its easily powershield, although the jab is inescapable in aerial opponents.
*[[Dash attack]] - Similar in appearance to Fox's dash attack. Leaps off of the ground, leg extended horizontally, traveling forward a bit. Hitbox out on frame 6. Can easily be followed with tilts at low to mid percentages, and can lock if buffered properly. Does 7%.
*[[Forward tilt]] -  An around-the-body kick 45 degrees from horizontal (when tilted upward). Can also be angled closer to horizontal (with forward held) or a quick, short ranged low leg sweep (when tilted down). At low percentages, it can make opponents trip if tilted down. However, at mid-high percentages, angle upward or forward will make tripping more often. Very low knockback. Has a start-up of 6 frames. Does 6% damage.
*[[Down tilt]] - Similar in appearance to Sheik's down tilt, a prone leg-sweep. Knocks upwards from afar, knocks diagonally at close range. Hits on frame 5. Can combine with other attacks well. Does 6% damage.
*[[Up tilt]] - Does handstand-splits while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically. Two hits for 5% then 6% damage, totaling 11%. Pretty good knockback at higher percentages, and at low percentages it sets up combos well. Has a start-up of 3 frames. Replaces her down smash as a semi-effective means of hitting opponents on both sides. Good out-of-shield move, although it is situational.


=====[[Smash attack]]s=====
==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
*[[Forward smash]] - Lashes forward with the whip. Good disjointed range, but poor knockback for a side smash, and high starting and ending lag. Hits slightly behind her as well. Inflicts 10%-14% damage in front, does 6% behind. Easily punished if shielded due its high landing lag. Hits on frame 20.
[[File:Subspace zerosuit samus.PNG|thumb|250px|Zero Suit Samus in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
*[[Down smash]] - Aims down and shoots paralyzer gun at the ground in front of her, creating a lightning effect. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but stuns the target in place for a short time depending on the damage that the opponent has. Unique attack that can be followed up by a [[side smash]], a grab or another move. Double down smash followed by up smash (or whatever is appropriate at the time, like a aerial) is an effective combo. Does 11-15%. Also moves Zero Suit Samus forward a little. Can infinite Fox at mid percentages and other fast fallers to a lesser extent. Hitbox out on frame 20.
Zero Suit Samus is first seen breaking into the base of the [[Subspace Army]]. Soon she comes across {{SSBB|Pikachu}} being drained of its electrical power. Samus uses her whip to break the container the Pikachu is being held in, summoning a security force of [[R.O.B.]]s. Later, she comes across her Power Suit, but is confronted by two [[Shadow Bug]] clones mimicking the Power Suit.
*[[Up smash]] - Samus spins, extending the Plasma whip up above her head in a swirl. Hits multiple times, long vertical disjointed range and decent horizontal range, and fast start-up (8 frames). Only the tip of the plasma whip does knockback (which is very low). Its easy to SDI out of it before the last hit connect. Inflicts 12-16% damage if all hits connected.


====[[Aerial attack]]s====
After reacquiring her Power Suit, {{SSBB|Samus}} and her new companion Pikachu come across [[Ridley]]. He grabs Samus and starts to drag her against the wall, until Pikachu returns Samus' favor and uses {{b|Thunder|Pokémon}} on Ridley, causing him to drop Samus. An infuriated Ridley attacks. Once they defeat him, the duo exits the base and come across a cave.
*[[Neutral aerial]] - Samus spins the whip around her body. Fairly long range, but with below average knockback. Always deals 10% damage, regardless of decay, and does not refresh decay on other moves. Hits on frame 6.
*[[Forward aerial]] - Two forward kicks, each slightly faster and only slightly weaker than Samus's back aerial. The second kick is stronger than the first. Does 6% then 11% damage, total of 17%. Because of the knockback of the first kick, it is difficult to hit with both kicks unless taking advantage of upward and forward momentum from a jump. Second kick can be landed without first kick, but it requires correct timing. First hit on frame 6, second hit on frame 16.
*[[Back aerial]] - Backward kick, similar in appearance to Samus's back aerial, but is a bit faster and has a larger hitbox. Good for shield pressure. High knockback. Can baits, traps, combos into itself at low percent (against large characters), autocancel, buffed out of a shorthop, use twice before landing, and KO at high percentage. Has a disjointed hitbox. Does 13% worth damage. Hitbox out on frame 8.
*[[Up aerial]] - Flip kicks both legs above her head. KO potential on lighter characters at 90% if they are near the upper blast line. Does 10% sweetspotted, 7% otherwise. Sweetspot is directly in front of Samus. Hitbox out on frame 4. At low percentages, it can chain itself, like Meta Knight´s up aerial, being a good juggling move. Hits slightly behind her too with low knockback, good for setting up back aerials or uptilts if one hits in the ground.
*[[Down aerial]] - A [[stall-then-fall]]. Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally (similar to Sonic or Sheik's down aerials). If it hits in midair, the first hit knocks the target into the second hit. Upon hitting the ground, it hits a second time, knocking anyone close away a fair bit. Like most stall-then-fall moves, this can be used to cancel some vertical knockback if used while being knocked back. This move can meteor smash, but it is very dangerous when not over land as it will not stop until it is used at very high altitudes, similar to Toon Link's down aerial, although, unlike Toon Link´s move, it will always meteor smash. This creates problems because it is easy to SD with this move. However if Samus is hit by her opponent's recovery attack move in the midair and the opponent is hit by her down aerial meteor smash at high percentage (around 130%), this attack will end, making it more useful to prevent SD, which is difficult. It also has very high ending lag like most stall-then-falls and is easily punishable. Does 4% on contact, 5% landing, total of 9% damage possible. Extremely fast vertical descent speed makes for an effective solution to her falling speed. Start-up of 14 frames.


===[[Grab]]s and [[throw]]s===
Samus and Pikachu make their way to the [[Subspace Bomb Factory]] and find the [[Ancient Minister]] with the [[R.O.B. Squad]]. They prepare to fight, but then realize that he looks very sad. Soon, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} find the factory and enter. A hologram of {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} appears and orders the R.O.B. Squad to activate the Subspace Bombs in the factory. The Ancient Minister tries to stop them, but is set on fire when Ganondorf orders them to retaliate. After The Ancient Minister is revealed to be a {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} himself, the characters set out and all join the quest.
Coincidently, every Zero Suit Samus throw does two hits.
*[[Grab]]: Reaches forward with Plasma Whip. Very long range, especially her pivot grab, but is extremely laggy if misses. All of Zero Suit Samus's grabs have a start-up of 16 frames. The longest grab tether in aerial opponents.
*[[Pummel]]: Knees her victim. A fairly fast pummel. Does 2% each hit.
*[[Forward throw]]: Hits opponent forward with gun. Deals 2% then 7% damage, total of 9%. Can chain grab most characters at low percentages.
*[[Back throw]]: Kicks opponent. Deals 2% damage then 4%, inflicting a total of 6%. Extremely low knockback.
*[[Down throw]]: Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Deals 2% then 5%, total of 7% damage. Ideal for combos.
*[[Up throw]]: Flips into the air and kicks the opponent. Deals 2% then 8% damage, total of 10% worth damage. This is Zero Suit Samus most powerful throw knockback wise, being the only one capable of guaranteed a KO on Sudden Death.


===Special moves===
Samus helps the others to fight [[Meta Ridley]], flees the island, gathers with almost all the rest of the characters, enters the subspace, is defeated by Tabuu and revived by the {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Ness}} and {{SSBB|Luigi}}. She can help to defeat Tabuu in the end.
{{Special Moves|char=Zero Suit Samus}}


===[[Taunt]]s===
===Playable appearances===
Zero Suit Samus, Falco, Peach, Pikachu and Meta Knight are the only five characters with speaking parts in all three of their taunts.
After Zero Suit Samus reclaims her Power Suit, players have the option to use her Zero Suit form in other levels.


*'''Up''': Throws her gun into the air, spins and catches it behind her and says "Is that all?".
*[[The Research Facility (Part I)]]
*'''Side''': Activates her whip, flicks it and says "Try me".
*[[The Research Facility (Part II)]]
*'''Down''': Samus spins multiple times quickly on one foot, twirling her plasma whip around her like a rhythmic gymnast and says, "You're mine".
*[[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part I)]]
*[[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part II)]]
*[[Entrance to Subspace]]
*[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]]


===[[Idle pose]]s ===
===Exclusive [[stickers]]===
*Checking her Paralyzer
Since Samus and Zero Suit Samus share the same trophy base, there are some cases in which certain stickers will not affect one of them. Since Smash Balls don't appear in Adventure Mode, if one transforms into Zero Suit Samus, they will be unable to change back until the end of the level (or, in [[The Great Maze]], a save point). Aside from use of items, only [[Leg]], [[Weapon]], and [[Energy]] stickers will affect both characters. That said, all of Zero Suit Samus's moves consist of Leg or Weapon attacks barring the first hit of the jab, Forward Throw and Down Smash.
*Stands straightly with Paralyzer besides her head, then looks around
===[[Cheer]]===
[[File:Zero Suit Samus Cheer Brawl.ogg|thumb|Zero Suit Samus' NTSC and PAL cheer]]
Zero Suit Sa-mus!


=== Brawl Manual Description ===
==In Solo Modes==
Samus in her unarmored form. Her physical abilities far outclass standard humans.
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
In Classic Mode, {{SSBB|Samus}}/Zero Suit Samus can appear as an opponent in Stage 6 on [[Norfair]] or [[Frigate Orpheon]]. Samus/Zero Suit Samus can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if she hasn't appeared in Stage 6.


==In [[Competitive play]]==
===[[All-Star Mode]]===
===Matchups===
In All-Star Mode, {{SSBB|Samus}}/Zero Suit Samus is fought in Stage 7 on [[Norfair]] or [[Frigate Orpheon]].
{{SSBBMatchupTable|zerosuitsamus=yes}}


===Notable players===
===[[Event Match]]es===
:''See also: [[:Category:Zero Suit Samus professionals]]''
====Solo Events====
*'''[[Event 16: Power Suit ON!]]''': The player plays as Zero Suit Samus and must turn into {{SSBB|Samus}} by obtaining a [[Smash Ball]]. Two other Zero Suit Samuses are also featured in this event, who will attempt to stop the player.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Battle x1]]''': Zero Suit Samus is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}.
*'''[[Event 23: Molten Norfair]]''': Samus must survive the lava wave on Norfair by getting inside the safety capsule while fending off against both {{SSBB|Fox}} and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}. It's possible for the player to turn into Zero Suit Samus by quickly inputting her up and down taunts in rapid sucession.


*{{sm|Dazwa}}
====Co-Op Events====
*{{sm|Nick Riddle}}
*'''[[Co-Op Event 6: Unwanted Suitors]]''': As {{SSBB|Zelda}} and Zero Suit Samus, both players must defeat an invisible {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and an invisible {{SSBB|Luigi}} on [[Port Town Aero Dive]].
*{{sm|quiKsilver}}
*'''[[Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides]]''': {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Samus}}, must defeat Dark Link and Dark Samus in a 200 HP Stamina match on [[Bridge of Eldin]]. It's possible for Samus to turn into Zero Suit Samus if the player wishes.
*{{sm|Salem}}
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]]. Note that Zero Suit Samus may take Samus's spot in the lineup.


==Role in [[Subspace Emissary]]==
===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
[[File:Subspace zerosuit samus.PNG|frame|Zero Suit Samus in the ''[[SSE]]'']]
<center>
Zero Suit Samus is first seen breaking into the base of the [[Subspace Army]]. Soon she comes across {{SSBB|Pikachu}} being drained of its electrical power. Samus uses her whip to break the container the Pikachu is being held in, summoning a security force of [[R.O.B.]]s. Later, she comes across her Power Suit, but is confronted by two [[Shadow Bug]] clones mimicking the Power Suit.
<gallery>
Samus Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Samus Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>


After reacquiring her Power Suit, Samus and her new companion Pikachu come across [[Ridley]].  He grabs Samus and starts to drag her against the wall, until Pikachu returns Samus' favor and uses [[Thunder]] on Ridley, causing him to drop Samus. An infuriated Ridley attacks. Once they defeat him, the duo exits the base and come across a cave. 
==[[Trophies]]==
Zero Suit Samus's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Zero Suit Samus.


Samus and Pikachu make their way to the [[Subspace Bomb Factory]] and find the [[Ancient Minister]] with the [[R.O.B. Squad]].  They prepare to fight, but then realize that he looks very sad. Soon, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy]] and [[Donkey Kong (SSBB)|DK]] find the factory and enter. A hologram of {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} appears and orders the R.O.B. Squad to activate the Subspace Bombs in the factory. The Ancient Minister tries to stop them, but is set on fire when Ganondorf orders them to retaliate. After The Ancient Minister is revealed to be a R.O.B. himself, the characters set out and all join the quest.
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Zero Suit Samus
|image=Zero Suit Samus - Brawl Trophy.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=Samus Aran without her mighty Power Suit. In this condition, she does not have the firepower she's famed for but is in full possession of the agility and athleticism she gained through her childhood training with the Chozo. Without the armor, she's also much, much faster. The weapon she carries is a self-protection device known as a Paralyzer that stops enemies cold.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GBA|game1={{iw|metroidwiki|Metroid: Zero Mission}}}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


Samus helps fight [[Meta Ridley]], flees the island, is defeated by Tabuu and revived by the others. She can help to defeat Tabuu in the end.
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Power Suit Samus
|image=Power Suit Samus - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=Zero Suit Samus's Final Smash. Samus loses her Power Suit when she fires the Zero Laser, but she can restore it--that is, she can return from her Zero Suit form to her familiar armored form. That being said, Zero Suit Samus is very quick with great reach, so there are tactical reasons to fight as is. If that's your preference, don't pick up any Smash Balls.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


===Exclusive [[Stickers]]===
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Samus/Zero Suit Samus|Alternate costumes]]==
Since Samus and Zero Suit Samus share the same trophy base, there are some cases in which certain stickers will not affect one of them. Since Smash Balls don't appear in Adventure Mode, if one transforms into Zero Suit Samus, they will be unable to change back until the end of the level (or, in [[The Great Maze]], a save point). Aside from use of items, only [[Leg]], [[Weapon]], and [[Energy]] stickers will affect both characters.
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|-
|colspan=6|[[File:Zero Suit Samus Palette (SSBB).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px}}
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Pink}}
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Black}}
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Purple}}
|{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|}


===[[On-Screen Appearance]]===
==[[List of Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailers#E3 Video|Reveal trailer]]==
Her Power Suit falls off as she stands up. Power Suit pieces can then be used as throwing items.
{{#widget:YouTube|id=EnpHmvGeE9o}}


===[[Victory Pose]]===
==Gallery==
'''[[Victory Theme]]''': ''[[Victory Theme#Metroid Power-Up Theme|Metroid Power-Up Theme]]''
<gallery>
*Side Kick flex, making the Screw Attack symbol.
Zero Suit Samus Beta.jpeg|Zero Suit Samus's original artwork.
*Backflips to the screen.
Zero Laser Brawl 3.png|Once Samus finishes her [[Zero Laser]], her Power suit pieces fall off of her.
*Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."
Zero Laser Brawl 4.png|The pieces then become throwable items.
 
Zero Suit Samus Brawl BOE.jpg|Zero Suit Samus posing while holding her Paralyzer.
===[[Classic Mode|Credits Music]]===
SSBBDojoZeroSuitSamus1.jpg|Posing on [[Delfino Plaza]].
*''Ending (Metroid)''
SSBBDojoZeroSuitSamus3.jpg|Using her [[back aerial]] on {{SSBB|Pit}} on [[Castle Siege]].
 
Zero Suit NAIR.jpg|Zero Suit Samus using her [[neutral aerial]].
==[[Palette swap (SSBB)#Zero Suit Samus|Costumes]]==
Paralyzer.jpg|Pit being temporarily paralyzed by the Paralyzer.
[[Image:Zero Suit Samus Palette (SSBB).png|frame|center|Zero Suit Samus's alternate costumes in SSBB]]
Zerosuit samus plasmawhip.jpg|Pit getting hit by the Plasma Whip.
 
Plasmawire.jpg|Zero Suit Samus attacking Pit with the Plasma Wire.
==Trophy description==
Whip.jpg|Zero Suit Samus using her Plasma Wire as a [[tether recovery]].
[[File:Zero Suit Samus - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|thumb|Zero Suit Samus's trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
Flip Jump 3.jpg|Start of the Flip Jump.
''"Samus Aran without her mighty Power Suit. In this condition, she does not have the firepower she's famed for but is in full possession of the agility and athleticism she gained through her childhood training with the Chozo. Without the armor, she's also much, much faster. The weapon she carries is a self-protection device known as a Paralyzer that stops enemies cold."''
Flip Jump 1.jpg|Zero Suit Samus in the air after using Flip Jump.
{{Trophy games|console1=GBA|game1=[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]}}
Flip Jump 2.jpg|Zero Suit Samus will kick if the special button or attack button is pressed while she is in mid-air.
 
Zerosuit samus FS.jpg|Zero Suit Samus using her Final Smash.
==[[Cheer]]==
Zamus home run.jpg|Zero Suit Samus using the Home-Run Bat against the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}.
"Zero Suit Sa-mus!"
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Zero Suit Samus's grab, while a tether grab, is not a tether recovery. She shares this disability with {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Olimar}}.
[[File:Zaro Suit Samus.png|thumb|"Zaro Suit Samus"]]
*[[Samus]] is usually a silent protagonist in the [[Metroid (universe)|''Metroid'' series]]. However, Zero Suit Samus speaks in each of her taunts, and in one [[victory pose]]. She had previously never spoken outside of ''Super Metroid'', ''Metroid Fusion'', and ''Metroid: Zero Mission'', and then only in text. ''Brawl'' is the first instance of Samus's dialogue being performed by a voice actor. Samus's only voice prior to ''Brawl'' was in the form of grunts and "pain" noises in the ''Metroid Prime'' series. However, she is not the first or only character in the ''Smash'' series to get a true voice. In the video game [[metroidwiki:Metroid: Other M|''Metroid: Other M'']], Samus speaks and has dialogue provided by a voice actor.
*Zero Suit Samus's grab, while a [[tether grab]], is not a [[tether recovery]], although it becomes one in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. She shares this disability with {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}}. In ''Ultimate'', this trait is also shared with {{SSBU|Luigi}}.
*Zero Suit Samus's leg attacks make a slashing sound similar to a sword slicing attack. Examples of this are: up tilt, up aerial, and down tilt. {{SSBM|Falco}} and {{SSBM|Zelda}} attacks make the same sound in ''Melee'', when using down tilt and forward tilt, respectively.
*Zero Suit Samus's original artwork from her reveal differs from her final in-game artwork; in this case, the shading is heavier and her pose is slightly different. She shares this trait with {{SSBB|Pit}} and {{SSBB|Snake}}, though the differences in her artwork are not as drastic as theirs.
*Zero Suit Samus speaks English in the Japanese version of ''Brawl'' when taunting.
*Zero Suit Samus, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} are the only five characters who have speaking parts in all three of their taunts.
*Zero Suit Samus is the only character not to appear on the character selection screen.
*Strangely, Zero Suit Samus's up tilt and up aerial have a [[slash]] effect along with making a slashing sound, despite that she uses her legs rather than any slashing tool. [[Kirby]]'s up smash also shares this trait.
*When selecting Zero Suit Samus on the [[tournament mode]] and [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|SSE]] character selection screens, her name is misspelt as "Zaro Suit Samus".
*Zero Suit Samus is the only character to not appear anywhere on the [[character selection screen]] in ''Brawl''.
**Similarly, {{SSBM|Sheik}} is the only character to not appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]''{{'}}s character selection screen.
**As ''Smash 4'' separated Samus and Zero Suit Samus into their own character slots, ''Brawl'' marks the only time Samus and Zero Suit Samus are transformation characters and the only time Zero Suit Samus isn't seen on the character selection screen.
*When selecting Zero Suit Samus on the [[tournament mode]] and [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|SSE]] character selection screens, her name is misspelled as "Zaro Suit Samus".
*Zero Suit Samus and {{SSBB|Sonic}} are the only characters who are never fought in any form in The Subspace Emissary.
*Whenever Zero Suit Samus gets [[Star KO]]'d or [[Screen KO]]'d, her Paralyzer vanishes. A similar effect happens whenever she gets hit by [[Blue Falcon]].
*Zero Suit Samus is the only female newcomer introduced in ''Brawl''.
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==References==
==References==
<references />
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/zerosuit_samus.html Zero Suit Samus's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''.]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/zerosuit_samus.html Zero Suit Samus's page at ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''.]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=178233 Zero Suit Samus Character Guide at SWF]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=178233 Zero Suit Samus Character Guide on SmashBoards]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuvG9_Jcevg Zero Suit Samus's Moves - History Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by CrappyCaptureDevice (part 2 of Samus's Moves)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuvG9_Jcevg Zero Suit Samus's Moves - History Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by CrappyCaptureDevice (part 2 of Samus's Moves)]
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Latest revision as of 22:00, November 9, 2024

This article is about Zero Suit Samus' appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses of Samus' "Zero Suit" character design, see Zero Suit Samus.
For information about the result of Zero Suit Samus using her Final Smash, see Samus (SSBB).
Zero Suit Samus
in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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Universe Metroid
Shares character slot with Samus
Other playable appearances in SSB4
in Ultimate

Availability Starter
Final Smash Power Suit Samus
Tier B (9)
Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)

Zero Suit Samus (ゼロスーツサムス, Zero Suit Samus) is a newcomer that appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Zero Suit Samus is voiced by Alésia Glidewell in all regions, with a mix of grunts and short bits of English dialogue. She got this role and the role of Knuckle Joe in English through voicing Krystal in Brawl's English version.[1] Brawl is the first game where Samus has accessible voiced dialogue; prior to this, she had grunts and cries of pain in some past games, extensive text dialogue and monologues in Metroid Fusion, and an in-character monologue in Metroid Prime by Jennifer Hale (which went unused).

Zero Suit Samus can be played as by using Samus' Zero Laser, inputting Samus' up and down taunt rapidly, or by selecting Samus and holding the L or R button (Gamecube/Classic controller), Z button (Nunchuk), or the Minus button while transitioning to the stage select screen. In The Subspace Emissary she can be selected over Samus in The Great Maze and the post-game by hovering over Samus' slot and either tilting the C-Stick (GameCube/Classic controller), C (Nunchuk) or Minus (sideways Wii Remote). She also can transform back by using her Final Smash, Power Suit Samus.

Zero Suit Samus ranks 9th on the Brawl tier list, placing her in the B tier. She has an amazing aerial and juggle game, possessing very high jumps and low-lag aerial attacks that do good knockback and damage, with her up and back aerials being especially useful. She also has very fast mobility, noticeable especially in her jumps, and some of the game's most versatile recovery options, including her midair jump, side and up specials, and down special. Zero Suit Samus also has an effective spacing tool in her Plasma Whip (albeit not being very fast), powerful KO options, such as her forward, up and back aerials, Plasma Whip, and Flip Jump, as well as a great combo starter and KO setup in her down smash. Her Power Suit Pieces, in addition, are among the most powerful items in the game, and at the beginning of a match are very effective at damaging and shutting down the opponent. However, she has a poor ground game, with her tilts and smashes doing below average damage and mediocre knockback (though some of her ground attacks are still effective for combos), and a grab that despite its range, is one of the laggiest in the game, even when used as a pivot grab (unlike some other tether grabs). Because of this, her out of shield and defensive game (outside of maneuverability) are poor, due to lacking safe options on shield (her grab is unreliable due to its heavy lag), making herself prone to heavy shield pressure, and despite her good air game, she lacks reliable options for enemies below her; this can make her vulnerable to juggling from characters such as Meta Knight. Zero Suit Samus is additionally reliant on tether recoveries that can be edgehogged, although her high jumps and Flip Jump make her suffer less from this than other characters with tethers. Her advantages lead to rather above average matchups across the board, but this also causes her to suffer against higher-tiered characters. Despite her flaws, Zero Suit Samus has achieved strong tournament results.

Attributes[edit]

Zero Suit Samus is a tall lightweight who boasts excellent mobility overall. She has the fourth fastest dashing and walking speeds, tied with Bowser and Marth for the 11th fastest air speed, tied with Wolf and Sonic for the third highest traction, tied with Ness, Pikachu, and Zelda for the sixth fastest air acceleration, and the second highest jump. Her falling speed and gravity are above-average (15th and 13th highest, respectively). She is also able to crawl and wall jump, much like in her home series. On the downside, she has only a few amount of reliable KO options, with only her forward aerial, back aerial, up aerial, Plasma Whip, and Flip Kick reliably KO'ing under 125%. This puts her in the "hit-and-run" archetype group.

She starts the match with a huge advantage over most characters in that she has readily throw-able projectiles that are extremely powerful and combo well with her glide toss. Many of her attacks have the advantage of coming out fast, and can combo most heavy weights with her aerials very easily.

Her side special has a huge sweetspot at the end (one of the biggest in the game, second to Zelda's side special) and the sour spot has the ability to push the opponent into the sweet spot, effectively KOing most characters around 110% if it's not stale. Her down smash has deceptively long range, extreme safety on shield, and sets up many combos, as well as KO setups. Zero Suit Samus is unique in the fact that many of her moves have large hitboxes and easy to hit sweetspots, this can devastate opponents as they are dealt a barrage of aerials and fast ground attacks. Her up smash is decent because it has fast start-up and its great to stop incoming opponents from above and puts them in good position for juggling, although it is can be easily escaped through SDI.

One of her few KO moves is her up aerial, a very fast flip kick that can KO as low as 90% if the opponent is near the upper blast line and possesses a very large sweetspot for such a powerful move. Both of her high jumps compliment this strategy. She also has 3 meteor smashes, her Flip Jump kick, if hit when she sticks her foot out, will spike opponents hard (even without doing this, the kick is still somewhat powerful and can KO most characters at fairly moderate damage percentages with strong horizontal knockback), her up special, if hit at the tip, will meteor smash anyone it hits and her down aerial (although this is an unreliable spike). Both of these can be used for any situation, giving her multiple surprise KO methods.

Zero Suit Samus, if mastered, is extremely dangerous and many players can find themselves down a stock or worse if they aren't careful. Her attacks and combos require a lot of precision which makes her a difficult character to learn and play effectively. The stale move negation can complicate her to get a KO, in spite of her having only a few KO moves and good edgeguarding skills. All of her tilts are quick (although her up tilt has high ending lag), with decent range, and have the added bonus of launching her opponents into the air. She has a situational though passable out of shield game (making herself prone to heavy shield pressure). Her aerial game is powerful with lethal kicks and long-ranged attacks, but her very high short hop makes approaches with aerials difficult. Her projectile, the Paralyzer, can set opponents up for KO's and deals a bit of damage. However, it's slow and needs to be charged up to go far. Her tether grab has incredible range (tied with Olimar´s Red Pikmin, only losing to White and Blue Pikmin, although her grab possesses the longest range in aerial opponents), but it leaves her vulnerable if it misses which is dangerous for a such a light character. Her smashes compliment her perfectly. Her up and down smashes are useful for their range. The down smash is perfect for set up KO's, and the up smash makes for an good launcher, and can stop opponents' midair combos, while her side smash is quite weak, in terms of damage and power, with high ending lag and considerable start-up lag, but with good range, even behind her. In terms of recovery, she can use her Plasma Wire and Whip as a tether recovery, but it can be stopped by edge-hogging, although due to her air speed and second jump being fairly high and combining with Flip Jump, she can usually come back to the stage without relying on her tether.

Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Zero Suit Samus' hitboxes, see here.

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack Level Chop (レベルチョップ) / Gun Hook (ガンフック) / Back Knuckle (バックナックル) 2% Knifehand strike, pistol whip, elbow strike. First hit out on frame 1, being one of the fastest moves in the game. The third hit is easily powershielded, although the jab is inescapable against aerial opponents.
2%
3%
Forward tilt ↗ Spin Kick (スピンキック) 6% Does an around-the-body 45° kick. Can be angled. At low percentages, it can make opponents trip if tilted down. However, at mid-high percentages, angle upward or forward will cause tripping more often. Very low knockback. Has a start-up of 6 frames. Can lock, like the dash attack.
→ 6%
↘ 9%
Up tilt Headstand Kick (ヘッドスタンドキック) 5% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2) Does a handstand split while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically. Pretty good knockback at higher percentages, and at low percentages it sets up combos well. Has a start-up of 3 frames. Replaces her down smash as a semi-effective means of hitting opponents on both sides. Good OoS, although it is situational.
Down tilt Ground Sweep (グラウンドスイープ) 6% Does a prone leg-sweep. Knocks upwards from afar, knocks diagonally at close range. Hits on frame 5. Can combo into other moves well at low and high percentages alike.
Dash attack Jump Kick (ジャンプキック) 7% (clean), 5% (late) Does a sliding kick forward with her leg extended. Similar to Fox's dash attack. Hits on frame 6. Can easily be followed with tilts at low to mid percentages, and can lock if buffered properly. Has transcendent priority.
Forward smash Smash Whip (スマッシュウィップ) 10% (gun), 9% (late gun), 11% (whip), 6% (back, whip tip), 13% (whip base) Whips forward with her plasma whip. Great range, but has very poor knockback, especially at the tip and high startup lag and ending lag, being easy to punish (especially with shield grabs). Hits on frame 20. This move also attacks enemies from behind her, but with minimal damage and vertical knockback. The sweetspot on the whip mostly overlaps the hitbox on the gun, which outprioritizes it, making the sweetspot very difficult to land. Additionally, none of the hitboxes on the whip scale in damage when charged.
Up smash Shocker String (ショッカーストリング) 4% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2-5), 3% (hit 6) Spins in place, extending the Plasma Whip up above her head in a swirl. Hits multiple times, has long vertical disjointed range and decent horizontal range. Has fast startup (8 frames). Only the tip of the plasma whip does knockback (which is very low). It's easy to SDI out of it before the last hit connect.
Down smash Slant Paralyzer (スラントパラライザー) 11% Aims down and shoots paralyzer gun at the ground in front of her, creating a lightning effect. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but stuns the target in place for a short time depending on the damage that the opponent has. Unique attack that can be followed up by a side smash, a grab or another move. Double down smash followed by up smash (or whatever is appropriate at the time, like an aerial) is an effective combo and can easily rack up damage. Also moves her forward a little. Can infinite Fox at mid percentages and other fastfallers to a lesser extent. Hits on frame 20, making it somewhat difficult to land, but has extremely low ending lag with only 12 frames of ending lag making it very safe on shield when combined with the move's range. Altogether, its excellent combo and KO setup potential combined with its extreme safety on shield have made it considered one of the best down smashes in the game if not the best.
Neutral aerial Whip Guard (ウィップガード) 10% Spins the Plasma Whip around herself. Fairly long range, but with below average knockback. Always deals 10% damage, regardless of stale-move negation, and does not refresh stale-move negation on other moves, decent spacing option.
Forward aerial Twice Kick (トワイスキック) 6% (hit 1), 10-11% (hit 2 clean), 7% (hit 2 late) Two forward kicks, with the second kick being stronger and slightly faster than the first. Because of the knockback of the first kick, it is difficult to hit with both kicks unless taking advantage of upward and forward momentum from a jump. Second kick can be landed without first kick, but it requires correct timing. First hit on frame 6, second hit on frame 16.
Back aerial Sobat (ソバット) 13% (foot), 12% (leg) A backward kick that has high knockback. Can bait, combo at lower percentages, KO at high percentages, and can be bufferred or used twice in a short hop. Has a disjointed hitbox. Hitbox out on frame 8.
Up aerial Air Kick (エアキック) 10% (clean), 7% (late) Flip kicks both legs above her head. Has good KO potential on lighter characters at around 90% if they are near the upper blast line. Sweetspot is directly in front of her. Hitbox out on frame 4. At low percentages, it can chain into itself, like Meta Knight´s up aerial, being a very useful juggling move. Hits slightly behind her too with low knockback, good for setting up back aerials or up tilts on a grounded opponent.
Down aerial Slash Dive (スラッシュダイブ) 5% (aerial), 4% (grounded), 5% (landing) A stall-then-fall. Zero Suit Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally. If it hits in midair, the move meteor smashes opponents but it is very weak and dangerous if she doesn't land onstage, as it will not stop until for some time, similar to Toon Link's down aerial, although, unlike Toon Link´s down aerial, it will always meteor smash. The move generally isn't used often due to being easy to SD with. It also has very high ending lag and landing lag, like most stall-then-falls, and is easily punishable. However, its extremely fast vertical descent speed makes it an effective way to counter juggling, especially since her falling speed is below average. Start-up of 14 frames. Upon hitting the ground, it hits a second time, knocking anyone close away a fair bit.
Grab Grab (つかみ) —  
Pummel Grab Kneebutt (つかみニーバット) 2% Knees her victim. A fairly fast pummel.
Forward throw Stun Gun (スタンガン) 2% (hit 1), 7% (throw) Hits opponent forward with her gun. Can chaingrab most characters at lower percentages.
Back throw Kick Throw (キックスルー) 2% (hit 1), 4% (throw) Kicks opponent behind herself. Extremely low knockback, rarely used due to there usually being better options available.
Up throw Hold Somersault Kick (ホールドサマーソルトキック) 2% (hit 1), 8% (throw) Flips into the air and kicks the opponent upward. This is her most powerful throw knockback wise, being the only one capable of guaranteed a KO in Sudden Death. However, it has somewhat high ending lag, with a down throw being the preferred way to get opponents into the air for combos.
Down throw Knee Stamp (ニースタンプ) 2% (hit 1), 5% (throw) Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Ideal for combos, knocking opponents in a great position to followup with an up aerial or, depending on the opponent's DI, a forward or back aerial.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge 		— —
Techs — —
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front) 		  6% Flips her legs around near the ground in a spin and gets up.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back) 		  6% Flips her legs around upward in a spin and gets up.
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip) 		  5% Flips her legs around on the ground in a spin and gets up.
Edge attack (fast)
Edge getups (fast) 		  8% Gets up while doing a kick forward.
Edge attack (slow)
Edge getups (slow) 		  10% Gets up slowly and punches forward.
Neutral special Paralyzer 4-6% Fires a paralyzing shot.
Side special Plasma Whip 3% (wire), 16% (tip) Fires the whip forwards a distance. Tip hitbox has high knockback. The wire can push the opponent in the tip.
Up special Plasma Wire 4-6% Zero Suit Samus fires her whip upwards, pulling anyone above her downwards. If used on someone who is on the ground next to Zero Suit Samus, it will knock them up, hitting multiple times, until they hit the end, at which point it will pull them back down. If used on an airborne opponent while off the stage, it will pull them down and they will keep going, effectively spiking them, though the tip of the Plasma Wire must connect with the opponent to cause this effect.
Down special Flip Jump 12% (kick clean), 9% (kick late) Zero Suit Samus does a small flip jump. It functions as a third jump and grants full body intangibility on frames 1-12. If the attack button is pressed after the jump she will stick out her foot in a 45 degree angle, which has sex kick properties and functions as a powerful meteor smash on aerial opponents that can be confirmed into from her down smash with proper timing.
Final Smash Power Suit Samus 25% (spin), 10% (shock) Zero Suit Samus radiates energy, dragging in items and enemies towards her, then somehow regains her Power Suit.

Stats[edit]

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Stats Weight Dash speed Walk speed Traction Air friction Air speed Air acceleration Gravity Falling speed Jumpsquat Jump Height Double jump Height
Value 81 1.7 – Initial dash
1.93 – Run		 1.33 0.07 0.008 1.034 0.01 – Base
0.09 – Additional		 0.0884 1.43 – Base
2.002 – Fast-fall		 4 44.2109595 - Base
? - Short hop		 ?

Announcer call[edit]

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  • English/Japanese

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • Her Power Suit falls off as she stands up (similar to the result of the Zero Laser). Power Suit pieces can then be used as throwing items.
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Taunts[edit]

  • Up taunt: Throws her gun into the air, spins and catches it behind her and says "Is that all?".
  • Side taunt: Activates her whip, flicks it and says "Try me".
  • Down taunt: Samus spins multiple times quickly on one foot, twirling her plasma whip around her like a rhythmic gymnast and says, "You're mine".
Up taunt Side taunt Down taunt
ZeroSuitUpTauntBrawl.gif ZeroSuitSideTauntBrawl.gif ZeroSuitDownTauntBrawl.gif

Idle poses[edit]

  • Checks her Paralyzer.
  • Stands straightly with Paralyzer besides her head, then looks around.
Zero Suit Samus Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png Zero Suit Samus Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png

Crowd cheer[edit]

English Japanese
Cheer
Description Ze-Ro Suit Sam-Us! Sam-Us
Pitch Group chant Group chant

Victory poses[edit]

A flourish originating from Metroid that played whenever Samus obtained a power-up, addition to her Power Suit, or defeated Ridley and Kraid.
  • Up: Backflips to the screen.
  • Left: Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."
  • Right: Side kick flex.
Up Left Right
ZSS-VictoryUp-SSBB.gif ZSS-VictoryLeft-SSBB.gif ZSS-VictoryRight-SSBB.gif

In competitive play[edit]

Notable players[edit]

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Tier placement and history[edit]

Zero Suit Samus was originally a mid tier character, ranked 21st on the first tier list (September 2008). However, as Zero Suit Samus mains showed her effective aerial game and combo abilities she rose to 16th place on the second tier list (January 2009), then stayed at 15th until the fifth tier list (September 2010), where she rose to 13th place. She rose again to 12th in the sixth tier list (July 2011), and 10th in the seventh list (April 2012). After Salem won Apex 2013 using only Zero Suit Samus, she rose to 9th place in the eighth and current tier list, as of April 2013. Some people even believe that she belongs in the bottom of the top tiers; whether her current position is accurate or should be higher remains disputed, but her combination of mobility, powerful low lag aerials, strong recovery, and excellent stage control with her Power Suit Pieces makes her much better than initially thought.

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

Zero Suit Samus in SSE.

Zero Suit Samus is first seen breaking into the base of the Subspace Army. Soon she comes across Pikachu being drained of its electrical power. Samus uses her whip to break the container the Pikachu is being held in, summoning a security force of R.O.B.s. Later, she comes across her Power Suit, but is confronted by two Shadow Bug clones mimicking the Power Suit.

After reacquiring her Power Suit, Samus and her new companion Pikachu come across Ridley. He grabs Samus and starts to drag her against the wall, until Pikachu returns Samus' favor and uses Thunder on Ridley, causing him to drop Samus. An infuriated Ridley attacks. Once they defeat him, the duo exits the base and come across a cave.

Samus and Pikachu make their way to the Subspace Bomb Factory and find the Ancient Minister with the R.O.B. Squad. They prepare to fight, but then realize that he looks very sad. Soon, Captain Falcon, Olimar, Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong find the factory and enter. A hologram of Ganondorf appears and orders the R.O.B. Squad to activate the Subspace Bombs in the factory. The Ancient Minister tries to stop them, but is set on fire when Ganondorf orders them to retaliate. After The Ancient Minister is revealed to be a R.O.B. himself, the characters set out and all join the quest.

Samus helps the others to fight Meta Ridley, flees the island, gathers with almost all the rest of the characters, enters the subspace, is defeated by Tabuu and revived by the King Dedede, Ness and Luigi. She can help to defeat Tabuu in the end.

Playable appearances[edit]

After Zero Suit Samus reclaims her Power Suit, players have the option to use her Zero Suit form in other levels.

Exclusive stickers[edit]

Since Samus and Zero Suit Samus share the same trophy base, there are some cases in which certain stickers will not affect one of them. Since Smash Balls don't appear in Adventure Mode, if one transforms into Zero Suit Samus, they will be unable to change back until the end of the level (or, in The Great Maze, a save point). Aside from use of items, only Leg, Weapon, and Energy stickers will affect both characters. That said, all of Zero Suit Samus's moves consist of Leg or Weapon attacks barring the first hit of the jab, Forward Throw and Down Smash.

In Solo Modes[edit]

Classic Mode[edit]

In Classic Mode, Samus/Zero Suit Samus can appear as an opponent in Stage 6 on Norfair or Frigate Orpheon. Samus/Zero Suit Samus can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if she hasn't appeared in Stage 6.

All-Star Mode[edit]

In All-Star Mode, Samus/Zero Suit Samus is fought in Stage 7 on Norfair or Frigate Orpheon.

Event Matches[edit]

Solo Events[edit]

Co-Op Events[edit]

Congratulations Screens[edit]

  • Classic Mode

    Classic Mode

  • All-Star Mode

    All-Star Mode

Trophies[edit]

Zero Suit Samus's main and Final Smash trophies can be obtained by clearing Classic Mode and All-Star mode respectively with Zero Suit Samus.

Classic Mode trophy
Zero Suit Samus
Samus Aran without her mighty Power Suit. In this condition, she does not have the firepower she's famed for but is in full possession of the agility and athleticism she gained through her childhood training with the Chozo. Without the armor, she's also much, much faster. The weapon she carries is a self-protection device known as a Paralyzer that stops enemies cold.
GB Advance: Metroid: Zero Mission
Power Suit Samus trophy
Power Suit Samus
Zero Suit Samus's Final Smash. Samus loses her Power Suit when she fires the Zero Laser, but she can restore it--that is, she can return from her Zero Suit form to her familiar armored form. That being said, Zero Suit Samus is very quick with great reach, so there are tactical reasons to fight as is. If that's your preference, don't pick up any Smash Balls.
Wii: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Alternate costumes[edit]

Zero Suit Samus Palette (SSBB).png
Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)

Reveal trailer[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Zero Suit Samus's original artwork.

    Zero Suit Samus's original artwork.

  • Once Samus finishes her Zero Laser, her Power suit pieces fall off of her.

    Once Samus finishes her Zero Laser, her Power suit pieces fall off of her.

  • The pieces then become throwable items.

    The pieces then become throwable items.

  • Zero Suit Samus posing while holding her Paralyzer.

    Zero Suit Samus posing while holding her Paralyzer.

  • Posing on Delfino Plaza.

    Posing on Delfino Plaza.

  • Using her back aerial on Pit on Castle Siege.

    Using her back aerial on Pit on Castle Siege.

  • Zero Suit Samus using her neutral aerial.

    Zero Suit Samus using her neutral aerial.

  • Pit being temporarily paralyzed by the Paralyzer.

    Pit being temporarily paralyzed by the Paralyzer.

  • Pit getting hit by the Plasma Whip.

    Pit getting hit by the Plasma Whip.

  • Zero Suit Samus attacking Pit with the Plasma Wire.

    Zero Suit Samus attacking Pit with the Plasma Wire.

  • Zero Suit Samus using her Plasma Wire as a tether recovery.

    Zero Suit Samus using her Plasma Wire as a tether recovery.

  • Start of the Flip Jump.

    Start of the Flip Jump.

  • Zero Suit Samus in the air after using Flip Jump.

    Zero Suit Samus in the air after using Flip Jump.

  • Zero Suit Samus will kick if the special button or attack button is pressed while she is in mid-air.

    Zero Suit Samus will kick if the special button or attack button is pressed while she is in mid-air.

  • Zero Suit Samus using her Final Smash.

    Zero Suit Samus using her Final Smash.

  • Zero Suit Samus using the Home-Run Bat against the Ice Climbers.

    Zero Suit Samus using the Home-Run Bat against the Ice Climbers.

Trivia[edit]

"Zaro Suit Samus"
  • Zero Suit Samus's grab, while a tether grab, is not a tether recovery, although it becomes one in Super Smash Bros. 4. She shares this disability with Yoshi and Olimar. In Ultimate, this trait is also shared with Luigi.
  • Zero Suit Samus's original artwork from her reveal differs from her final in-game artwork; in this case, the shading is heavier and her pose is slightly different. She shares this trait with Pit and Snake, though the differences in her artwork are not as drastic as theirs.
  • Zero Suit Samus, Falco, Peach, Pikachu and Meta Knight are the only five characters who have speaking parts in all three of their taunts.
  • Strangely, Zero Suit Samus's up tilt and up aerial have a slash effect along with making a slashing sound, despite that she uses her legs rather than any slashing tool. Kirby's up smash also shares this trait.
  • Zero Suit Samus is the only character to not appear anywhere on the character selection screen in Brawl.
    • Similarly, Sheik is the only character to not appear in Melee's character selection screen.
    • As Smash 4 separated Samus and Zero Suit Samus into their own character slots, Brawl marks the only time Samus and Zero Suit Samus are transformation characters and the only time Zero Suit Samus isn't seen on the character selection screen.
  • When selecting Zero Suit Samus on the tournament mode and SSE character selection screens, her name is misspelled as "Zaro Suit Samus".
  • Zero Suit Samus and Sonic are the only characters who are never fought in any form in The Subspace Emissary.
  • Whenever Zero Suit Samus gets Star KO'd or Screen KO'd, her Paralyzer vanishes. A similar effect happens whenever she gets hit by Blue Falcon.
  • Zero Suit Samus is the only female newcomer introduced in Brawl.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "South Texas Gamer's Expo 2016 - Alesia Gladewell Q&A Panel (Pt.1)"

External links[edit]


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