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(She is top 5. It is true.)
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==Changes from ''Brawl''==
==Changes from ''Brawl''==


Despite being a high tier character in ''Brawl'', Zero Suit Samus appears to have been heavily buffed overall in her transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4'', but not without some nerfs. While her Plasma Whip lost its reliable KO potential, she receives few more KO options to compensate such as increased knockback on her new forward smash and her new up special called Boost Kick. Less stun time on her down smash makes it more difficult to follow up on other attacks, but she gains more follow up options thanks to her faster down throw. Boost Kick improves her recovery and gives her a new out-of-shield option. She gains more spacing and recovery option thanks to her new grab aerial.
Despite being a high tier character in ''Brawl'', Zero Suit Samus appears to have been heavily buffed overall in her transition from ''Brawl'' to ''Smash 4''. She has received a few more KO options such as increased knockback on her new forward smash and her new up special, the [[Boost Kick]], the latter also improving her recovery and giving her a new out-of-shield option. She gained more follow up options thanks to her faster down throw. She also gained more spacing and recovery option thanks to her new grab aerial. Lastly, she significantly benefits from the removal of histun cancelling, which lets her combo her opponents much more efficiently and set-up reliably many attacks and KOs.
 
However, Zero Suit Samus has also received some nerfs, most notably to her Plasma Whip, which has lost its reliable KO potential. Less stun time on her down smash makes it slightly more difficult to follow up on other attacks. Out of combos,her aerial prowess is also slightly worse than in ''Brawl''. Patch [[1.0.4]] also slightly nerfed her Paralyzer.
 
Overall, however, Zero Suit Samus is currently considered to be a top tier character, with people like [[Smasher:ZeRo|ZeRo]] considering her to be on the Top 5 characters, and she currently has high tournament representation.


===Aesthetics===
===Aesthetics===
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*{{nerf|Zero Suit Samus jumps slightly lower, reducing vertical recovery.}}
*{{nerf|Zero Suit Samus jumps slightly lower, reducing vertical recovery.}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus [[Dashing|dashes]] faster (1.93 → 2.1).}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus [[Dashing|dashes]] faster (1.93 → 2.1).}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus [[Walking|walks]] faster. (1.33 → 1.4).}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus [[Walking|walks]] slightly faster. (1.33 → 1.4).}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus's [[air speed]] is higher (1.034 → 1.2).}}
*{{buff|Zero Suit Samus's [[air speed]] is higher (1.034 → 1.2).}}
*{{change|Zero Suit Samus [[Falling speed|falls]] faster (1.43 → 1.7).}}
*{{change|Zero Suit Samus [[Falling speed|falls]] faster (1.43 → 1.7).}}
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*{{nerf|Back aerial has more landing lag (9 frames → 11 frames).}}
*{{nerf|Back aerial has more landing lag (9 frames → 11 frames).}}
*{{nerf|Up aerial deals less damage (10 → 8%) without proper compensation on its knockback.}}
*{{nerf|Up aerial deals less damage (10 → 8%) without proper compensation on its knockback.}}
*{{buff|Up aerial's lower knockback makes it better for combos.}}
*{{nerf|Up aerial's start up is slower (frame 4 → frame 6).}}
*{{nerf|Up aerial's start up is slower (frame 4 → frame 6).}}
*{{buff|Down aerial has less landing lag (40 frames → 30 frames).}}
*{{buff|Down aerial has less landing lag (40 frames → 30 frames).}}
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*{{buff|New up special: [[Boost Kick]], an upwards-moving dive kick deals multiple hits leading into a finishing blow. It has much more utility than [[Plasma Wire]] and is extremely powerful (KOing below 100% near the ledge). It can be used for punishing rolls, mindgames, and as a fatal combo finisher out of up aerial, down smash, Flip Jump (on grounded opponents at the end of move's arc), and down throw at high percentage. It is also a good [[out of shield]] option.}}  
*{{buff|New up special: [[Boost Kick]], an upwards-moving dive kick deals multiple hits leading into a finishing blow. It has much more utility than [[Plasma Wire]] and is extremely powerful (KOing below 100% near the ledge). It can be used for punishing rolls, mindgames, and as a fatal combo finisher out of up aerial, down smash, Flip Jump (on grounded opponents at the end of move's arc), and down throw at high percentage. It is also a good [[out of shield]] option.}}  
*{{nerf|Boost Kick lacks a [[meteor smash]] effect. It also doesn't reach quite as far vertically as Plasma Wire did, reducing Zero Suit Samus's recovery slightly.}}
*{{nerf|Boost Kick lacks a [[meteor smash]] effect. It also doesn't reach quite as far vertically as Plasma Wire did, reducing Zero Suit Samus's recovery slightly.}}
*{{buff|[[Flip Jump]] can now bury opponents.}}
*{{buff|[[Flip Jump]] can now bury opponents. It also does more damage (12 → 14%).}}
*{{buff|Flip Jump no longer has sex kick properties, now dealing the same damage regardless of when it hits.}}
*{{change|Flip Jump now produces an afterimage graphical effect. Zero Suit Samus also bounces off of her opponent once she connects.}}
*{{change|Flip Jump now produces an afterimage graphical effect. Zero Suit Samus also bounces off of her opponent once she connects.}}
*{{change|Zero Suit Samus has [[Gunship (Final Smash)|a new Final Smash]] involving her jumping into her Gunship and firing from the front of the screen, similar to {{SSBB|Snake}}'s Final Smash in ''Brawl''.}}
*{{change|Zero Suit Samus has [[Gunship (Final Smash)|a new Final Smash]] involving her jumping into her Gunship and firing from the front of the screen, similar to {{SSBB|Snake}}'s Final Smash in ''Brawl''.}}
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|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral2dmg=1.5%
|neutral3dmg=3%
|neutral3dmg=3%
|neutraldesc=Palm strike, pistol whip, elbow. It is notable for having the fastest start up of any jab (tied with Little Mac). It activates on frame 1 making it incredible for interrupting attacks.
|neutraldesc=Palm strike, pistol whip, elbow. It is notable for having the fastest start up of any jab (tied with Little Mac). It activates on frame 1 making it incredible for interrupting attacks and an incredible out of shield option.
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltangles=3
|ftiltname= 
|ftiltname= 
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|ftiltsidedmg=7% (leg), 6% (body)
|ftiltsidedmg=7% (leg), 6% (body)
|ftiltdowndmg=8% (leg), 6.5% (body)
|ftiltdowndmg=8% (leg), 6.5% (body)
|ftiltdesc=An around-the-body kick.
|ftiltdesc=An around-the-body kick. Can be angled. When angled down at low percentages, it can trip.
|utiltname= 
|utiltname= 
|utiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2)
|utiltdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2)
|utiltdesc=Does a handstand split while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically.
|utiltdesc=Does a handstand split while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically. Pretty high knockback at high percentages. Replaces hed down smash as a semi-effective means of hitting opponents on both sides.
|dtiltname= 
|dtiltname= 
|dtiltdmg=8% (leg), 6% (foot)
|dtiltdmg=8% (leg), 6% (foot)
|dtiltdesc=A prone leg-sweep.
|dtiltdesc=A prone leg-sweep. Knocks upwards from afar, knocks diagonally at close range. Can combo into other moves well at low and high percentages alike, though this is situational.
|dashname= 
|dashname= 
|dashdmg=8% (clean), 5% (late)
|dashdmg=8% (clean), 5% (late)
|dashdesc=Does a flying knee forward.
|dashdesc=Does a flying knee forward. When powershielded, opponents often try to shield grab her, only for her to succesfully do a cross-up.
|fsmashname= 
|fsmashname= 
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdesc=Does a double kick forward. The second hit has a visible sweetspot, being the small burst of fire at the tip of Samus' foot, which is stronger and deals [[flame]] damage.
|fsmashdesc=Does a double kick forward. The second hit has a visible sweetspot, being the small burst of fire at the tip of Samus' foot, which is stronger and deals [[flame]] damage. Her strongest smash attack, and a reliable finisher out of a down smash. KOs in the late 110s.
|usmashname= 
|usmashname= 
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|0.8}} (hits 2-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 7)
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|0.8}} (hits 2-6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|3}} (hit 7)
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|dsmashname= 
|dsmashname= 
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (far)
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|8}} (near), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (far)
|dsmashdesc=Aims down and shoots her gun at the ground in front of her. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but [[paralyze]]s the target for a short time. Unique attack that can be followed up by a side smash, a grab or another move. The shot is a projectile.
|dsmashdesc=Aims down and shoots her gun at the ground in front of her. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but [[paralyze]]s the target for a short time. Unique attack that can be followed up by a forward smash, a grab, Boost Kick, or another move. The shot is a projectile, and although it can't be reflected, it can still be absorbed.
|nairname= 
|nairname= 
|nairdmg=10% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2)
|nairdmg=10% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2)
|nairdesc=Spins the Plasma Whip around herself.
|nairdesc=Spins the Plasma Whip around herself. Fairly long range, but with below average knockback, though this lets her followup with other aerials.
|fairname= 
|fairname= 
|fairdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2)
|fairdmg=5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2)
|fairdesc=Two forward kicks, with the second being stronger and slightly faster than the first.
|fairdesc=Two forward kicks, with the second being stronger and slightly faster than the first. 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. Good when used out of a down throw if read the opponents' DI.
|bairname= 
|bairname= 
|bairdmg=12% (foot), 10% (leg)
|bairdmg=12% (foot), 10% (leg)
|bairdesc=Backward kick, has high knockback.
|bairdesc=Backward kick, has high knockback. KOs at 105% near the edge.
|uairname= 
|uairname= 
|uairdmg=8%
|uairdmg=8%
|uairdesc=Flip kicks both legs above her head.
|uairdesc=Flip kicks both legs above her head. Arguably her best aerial, it is excellent at juggling due to its fast startup, and even better at comboing due to its low base knockback and high scaling. It can combo into itself at low percents and, with enough rage, it can lead into a Boost Kick after a second one has been landed, leading to a KO.
|dairname= 
|dairname= 
|dairdmg=6% (aerial), 5% (grounded), 5.5% (landing)
|dairdmg=6% (aerial), 5% (grounded), 5.5% (landing)
|dairdesc=A stall-then-fall. Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally (similar to Sonic and Sheik's down aerials).
|dairdesc=A stall-then-fall. Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally (similar to Sonic and Sheik's down aerials). If it hits at the first frames of the move, it is a meteor smash. It is dangerous if she doesn't land onstage, as it will not stop until for some time, however, its extremely fast vertical descent speed makes it an effective way to counter juggling.
|zairname= 
|zairname= 
|zairdmg=3% (early), 6% (clean)
|zairdmg=3% (early), 6% (clean)
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|pummelname= 
|pummelname= 
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Knees her victim.
|pummeldesc=Knees her victim. A fairly fast pummel.
|fthrowname= 
|fthrowname= 
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
|fthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 7% (throw)
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|bthrowname= 
|bthrowname= 
|bthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 4% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=Kicks opponent behind herself.
|bthrowdesc=Kicks opponent behind herself. Is infamous for leading into a Flip Kick near the edge for a potential spike.
|uthrowname= 
|uthrowname= 
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 8% (throw)
|uthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 8% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Flips into the air and kicks the opponent upward.
|uthrowdesc=Flips into the air and kicks the opponent upward. This is her most powerful throw, knockback wise. However, it has somewhat high ending lag, with a down throw being the preferred way to get opponents into the air for combos.
|dthrowname= 
|dthrowname= 
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|dthrowdmg=2% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Ideal for combos.
|dthrowdesc=Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Ideal for combos, it can combo into an up air, forward air/back air (if read the opponent's DI), a running up smash or a Boost Kick at high percents.
|floorfname= 
|floorfname= 
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdmg=7%
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|nsc2desc=Shot has little range but explodes in an ever-increasing range.
|nsc2desc=Shot has little range but explodes in an ever-increasing range.
|ssdefname=Plasma Whip
|ssdefname=Plasma Whip
|ssdefdmg=
|ssdefdmg=2% (wire, near), 1% (wire, far), 6% (sweetspot)
|ssdefdesc=Samus fires the plasma whip from her gun forwards a distance. The whip itself does repeated damage but the tip has a [[fire|fiery]] sweetspot, which knocks foes away.
|ssdefdesc=Samus fires the plasma whip from her gun forwards a distance. The whip itself does repeated damage but the tip has a [[fire|fiery]] sweetspot, which knocks foes away.
|ssc1name=Plasma Dash
|ssc1name=Plasma Dash
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|usdefname=Boost Kick
|usdefname=Boost Kick
|usdefdmg=5% (first), 1.3% (loop), 4% (last)
|usdefdmg=5% (first), 1.3% (loop), 4% (last)
|usdefdesc=A rising jump kick attack, ending with a swift roundhouse. Very powerful when the last kick connects.
|usdefdesc=A rising jump kick attack, ending with a swift roundhouse. Very powerful when the last kick connects, and one of her best KO moves, KOing the majority of the cast at roughly 100%. Excellent out of shield option.
|usc1name=Impact Kick
|usc1name=Impact Kick
|usc1dmg=6% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2)
|usc1dmg=6% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2)
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|dsdefname=Flip Jump
|dsdefname=Flip Jump
|dsdefdmg=8% (footstool), 14% (kick)
|dsdefdmg=8% (footstool), 14% (kick)
|dsdefdesc=A quick leaping dodge that can also strike enemies on descent, burying them. Pressing the attack button makes Samus do a reverse kick that has high KO potential.
|dsdefdesc=A quick leaping dodge that can also strike enemies on descent, burying them. Pressing the attack button makes Samus do a reverse kick that has high KO potential.  
|dsc1name=Shooting Star Flip Kick
|dsc1name=Shooting Star Flip Kick
|dsc1dmg=8% (footstool), 17% (clean kick), 14% (late kick)
|dsc1dmg=8% (footstool), 17% (clean kick), 14% (late kick)
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|fsname=Gunship
|fsname=Gunship
|fsdmg=0.8% (loop), 10% (last)
|fsdmg=0.8% (loop), 10% (last)
|fsdesc=Samus summons her Gunship from the background and jumps into it as it flies into the foreground. While Samus is piloting her ship, a reticle appears on the screen, allowing her to fire a maximum of five double lasers at any spot she chooses. When enough time has passed or she has fired five lasers, she will return to the stage from the sky, ending the Final Smash.
|fsdesc=Samus summons her Gunship from the background and jumps into it as it flies into the foreground. While Samus is piloting her ship, a reticle appears on the screen, allowing her to fire a maximum of five double lasers at any spot she chooses. When enough time has passed or she has fired six lasers, she will return to the stage from the sky, ending the Final Smash.
}}
}}
===Taunts===
*'''Up''': Throws her gun into the air, spins and catches it behind her and says "Is that all?".
*'''Side''': Activates her whip, flicks it and says "Try me".
*'''Down''': Samus spins multiple times quickly on one foot, twirling her plasma whip around her like a rhythmic gymnast and says, "You're mine!"
===Idle poses===
*Checks her Paralyzer.
*Stands up straight and looks around, holding her Paralyzer to her face.
===On-screen appearance===
Jumps out of her gunship and lands with her jet boots.


====Victory Fanfare====
====Victory Fanfare====
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====Victory Poses====
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*Backflips to the screen.
*Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."
*Does a side kick flex, making the [[Screw Attack (item)|Screw Attack]] symbol.


==In [[Competitive play|Competitive Play]]==
==In [[Competitive play|Competitive Play]]==

Revision as of 21:40, August 10, 2015

This article is about Zero Suit Samus's appearance in Super Smash Bros. 4. For the character in other contexts, see Zero Suit Samus.
Zero Suit Samus
in Super Smash Bros. 4
Zero Suit Samus
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Universe Metroid
Other playable appearance in Brawl


Availability Starter
Final Smash Gunship
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“ Zero Suit Samus Zeroes In! ”
—Introduction Tagline

Zero Suit Samus (ゼロスーツサムス, Zero Suit Samus) is a playable character that appears in Super Smash Bros. 4. She was confirmed in the Super Smash Bros. Direct on April 8, 2014, a decade to the same day Metroid: Zero Mission was released in Europe in 2004. Like Sheik, she is now a completely separate character from Samus, meaning the two cannot transform under any circumstances.

She is once again voiced by Alesia Glidewell, via reused voice clips from Brawl.

Changes from Brawl

Despite being a high tier character in Brawl, Zero Suit Samus appears to have been heavily buffed overall in her transition from Brawl to Smash 4. She has received a few more KO options such as increased knockback on her new forward smash and her new up special, the Boost Kick, the latter also improving her recovery and giving her a new out-of-shield option. She gained more follow up options thanks to her faster down throw. She also gained more spacing and recovery option thanks to her new grab aerial. Lastly, she significantly benefits from the removal of histun cancelling, which lets her combo her opponents much more efficiently and set-up reliably many attacks and KOs.

However, Zero Suit Samus has also received some nerfs, most notably to her Plasma Whip, which has lost its reliable KO potential. Less stun time on her down smash makes it slightly more difficult to follow up on other attacks. Out of combos,her aerial prowess is also slightly worse than in Brawl. Patch 1.0.4 also slightly nerfed her Paralyzer.

Overall, however, Zero Suit Samus is currently considered to be a top tier character, with people like ZeRo considering her to be on the Top 5 characters, and she currently has high tournament representation.

Aesthetics

  • Change Her aesthetic design, like her armored form, is mainly based on her appearance in Metroid: Other M, though she still retains her taller and more athletic build, blue eyes, and hair style from Zero Mission. Her model is now also equipped with jet boots and some metal bracelets, and has a set of alternate costumes based on her appearances in the endings of Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid Fusion.
  • Change Zero Suit Samus has a wider range of facial expressions, such as a grimace with one eye closed when attacking and a dull, open-mouthed expression after tripping. Her mouth movements in general are also more clearly visible.

Attributes

  • Change Unlike in Brawl, she is a completely separate character from Samus, and the two can no longer transform into each other in any circumstance.
  • Nerf Since she is no longer connected to Samus, she cannot use Power Suit Pieces, removing her powerful early-game item play.
  • Change New "Jet Boots" provide aesthetic changes to some attacks and practical changes to others.
  • Nerf Zero Suit Samus jumps slightly lower, reducing vertical recovery.
  • Buff Zero Suit Samus dashes faster (1.93 → 2.1).
  • Buff Zero Suit Samus walks slightly faster. (1.33 → 1.4).
  • Buff Zero Suit Samus's air speed is higher (1.034 → 1.2).
  • Change Zero Suit Samus falls faster (1.43 → 1.7).

Ground attacks

  • Nerf Jab combo deals 1% less damage (7 → 6%).
  • Buff Third hit of jab combos better.
  • Change Dash attack is now a flying knee instead of a flying kick. It deals more damage (7 → 8%) but has less range and is laggier.
  • Change Forward tilt damage values are different (6/6/9 → 8/7/8).
  • Buff Up tilt deals 1% more damage (11 → 12%) and has slightly stronger growth (80 → 90).
  • Buff Down tilt has an added sweetspot hitbox that deals 8%.
  • Buff Zero Suit Samus has a new forward smash, which is now a double kick forward. Compared to the old forward smash it comes out faster (frame 20 → frame 16), the second hit has stronger knockback (35 base/100 growth → 28 base/109 growth), and it overall deals more damage (13 → 16%).
  • Nerf New forward smash has decreased reach, and can no longer hit opponents standing directly behind her.
  • Nerf Up smash deals 1% less damage (12 → 11%), albeit with its knockback compensated.
  • Buff Up smash is harder to SDI out of.
  • Nerf Down smash deals less damage (11 → 8/6%), weakening the powerful utility it had in Brawl, although its knockback was compensated.

Aerial attacks

  • Change Neutral aerial is now properly affected by stale-move negation.
  • Nerf Neutral aerial comes out slower (frame 6 → frame 10).
  • Nerf Forward air does much less damage (17 → 12) without proper compensation on its knockback.
  • Buff Due to its reduced power, forward aerial is a better combo attack (most notably out of a down throw) and both hits can land easier.
  • Nerf Back aerial deals less damage (13/12/12 → 12/10%), though with its knockback (mostly) compensated.
  • Nerf Back aerial has more landing lag (9 frames → 11 frames).
  • Nerf Up aerial deals less damage (10 → 8%) without proper compensation on its knockback.
  • Buff Up aerial's lower knockback makes it better for combos.
  • Nerf Up aerial's start up is slower (frame 4 → frame 6).
  • Buff Down aerial has less landing lag (40 frames → 30 frames).
  • Buff Down aerial has slightly more base knockback (30 → 35), deals more damage (5/4 → 6/5%), and the landing hitbox has more growth (90 → 110).
  • Buff Zero Suit Samus now has a grab aerial, where she fires her Plasma Whip forward. Like most grab aerials, it has long horizontal range and no landing lag, and can be used to tether edges.

Throws/other attacks

  • Buff Her grab has much less ending lag.
  • Nerf Her grab has shorter range.
  • Nerf All throws are stronger, which weakens Zero Suit Samus's follow-up options after a grab at higher percentages.
  • Buff Forward and back throws have less base knockback, which allow her to follow with a dash attack at lower percentages.
  • Buff Down throw is faster and leads into aerials more efficiently.

Special moves

  • Change Zero Suit Samus fires Paralyzer in an altered pose.
  • Nerf Plasma Whip deals much less damage (19 → 8) and is no longer a reliable KO option outside of stage spikes and edgeguarding.
  • Buff New up special: Boost Kick, an upwards-moving dive kick deals multiple hits leading into a finishing blow. It has much more utility than Plasma Wire and is extremely powerful (KOing below 100% near the ledge). It can be used for punishing rolls, mindgames, and as a fatal combo finisher out of up aerial, down smash, Flip Jump (on grounded opponents at the end of move's arc), and down throw at high percentage. It is also a good out of shield option.
  • Nerf Boost Kick lacks a meteor smash effect. It also doesn't reach quite as far vertically as Plasma Wire did, reducing Zero Suit Samus's recovery slightly.
  • Buff Flip Jump can now bury opponents. It also does more damage (12 → 14%).
  • Buff Flip Jump no longer has sex kick properties, now dealing the same damage regardless of when it hits.
  • Change Flip Jump now produces an afterimage graphical effect. Zero Suit Samus also bounces off of her opponent once she connects.
  • Change Zero Suit Samus has a new Final Smash involving her jumping into her Gunship and firing from the front of the screen, similar to Snake's Final Smash in Brawl.

Moveset

  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack   1.5% Palm strike, pistol whip, elbow. It is notable for having the fastest start up of any jab (tied with Little Mac). It activates on frame 1 making it incredible for interrupting attacks and an incredible out of shield option.
1.5%
3%
Forward tilt ↗   8% (leg), 6.5% (body) An around-the-body kick. Can be angled. When angled down at low percentages, it can trip.
→ 7% (leg), 6% (body)
↘ 8% (leg), 6.5% (body)
Up tilt   5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2) Does a handstand split while spinning in place, legs moving up vertically. Pretty high knockback at high percentages. Replaces hed down smash as a semi-effective means of hitting opponents on both sides.
Down tilt   8% (leg), 6% (foot) A prone leg-sweep. Knocks upwards from afar, knocks diagonally at close range. Can combo into other moves well at low and high percentages alike, though this is situational.
Dash attack   8% (clean), 5% (late) Does a flying knee forward. When powershielded, opponents often try to shield grab her, only for her to succesfully do a cross-up.
Forward smash   5% (hit 1), 11% (hit 2) Does a double kick forward. The second hit has a visible sweetspot, being the small burst of fire at the tip of Samus' foot, which is stronger and deals flame damage. Her strongest smash attack, and a reliable finisher out of a down smash. KOs in the late 110s.
Up smash   4% (hit 1), 0.8% (hits 2-6), 3% (hit 7) 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, and fast startup. Only the tip of the plasma whip does knockback.
Down smash   8% (near), 6% (far) Aims down and shoots her gun at the ground in front of her. Only hits in front. Low damage and delayed knockback, but paralyzes the target for a short time. Unique attack that can be followed up by a forward smash, a grab, Boost Kick, or another move. The shot is a projectile, and although it can't be reflected, it can still be absorbed.
Neutral aerial   10% (hit 1), 10% (hit 2) Spins the Plasma Whip around herself. Fairly long range, but with below average knockback, though this lets her followup with other aerials.
Forward aerial   5% (hit 1), 7% (hit 2) Two forward kicks, with the second being stronger and slightly faster than the first. 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. Good when used out of a down throw if read the opponents' DI.
Back aerial   12% (foot), 10% (leg) Backward kick, has high knockback. KOs at 105% near the edge.
Up aerial   8% Flip kicks both legs above her head. Arguably her best aerial, it is excellent at juggling due to its fast startup, and even better at comboing due to its low base knockback and high scaling. It can combo into itself at low percents and, with enough rage, it can lead into a Boost Kick after a second one has been landed, leading to a KO.
Down aerial   6% (aerial), 5% (grounded), 5.5% (landing) A stall-then-fall. Samus stalls momentarily in midair, and then shoots down diagonally (similar to Sonic and Sheik's down aerials). If it hits at the first frames of the move, it is a meteor smash. It is dangerous if she doesn't land onstage, as it will not stop until for some time, however, its extremely fast vertical descent speed makes it an effective way to counter juggling.
Grab aerial   3% (early), 6% (clean) Fires her Plasma Whip forward. Long horizontal range and no landing lag.
Grab   —
Pummel   2% Knees her victim. A fairly fast pummel.
Forward throw   2% (hit 1), 7% (throw) Hits opponent forward with gun.
Back throw   2% (hit 1), 4% (throw) Kicks opponent behind herself. Is infamous for leading into a Flip Kick near the edge for a potential spike.
Up throw   2% (hit 1), 8% (throw) Flips into the air and kicks the opponent upward. This is her most powerful throw, knockback wise. 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   2% (hit 1), 5% (throw) Slams opponent on ground and then axe kicks them. Ideal for combos, it can combo into an up air, forward air/back air (if read the opponent's DI), a running up smash or a Boost Kick at high percents.
Forward roll
Back roll
Spot dodge
Air dodge 		— —
Techs — —
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front) 		  7%
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back) 		  7%
Floor attack (trip)
Floor getups (trip) 		  5%
Edge attack
Edge getups 		  7%
Neutral special Default Paralyzer 4% (uncharged), 6% (charged) Samus pulls out her gun and fires a paralyzing shot. Can be charged for longer stun time.
Custom 1 Blast Shot 2% (uncharged), 3.5% (charged) Higher range and speed, but weaker with no paralyzation.
Custom 2 Electromagnetic Net 0.8% (uncharged most), 1% (uncharged end), 1% (charged most), 2% (charged end) Shot has little range but explodes in an ever-increasing range.
Side special Default Plasma Whip 2% (wire, near), 1% (wire, far), 6% (sweetspot) Samus fires the plasma whip from her gun forwards a distance. The whip itself does repeated damage but the tip has a fiery sweetspot, which knocks foes away.
Custom 1 Plasma Dash 2% (per hit) Instead of using her whip, Samus performs a dashing gun strike.
Custom 2 Whip Lash Draws in the opponent instead of pushing them away. Only the tip does anything.
Up special Default Boost Kick 5% (first), 1.3% (loop), 4% (last) A rising jump kick attack, ending with a swift roundhouse. Very powerful when the last kick connects, and one of her best KO moves, KOing the majority of the cast at roughly 100%. Excellent out of shield option.
Custom 1 Impact Kick 6% (hit 1), 14% (hit 2) The kicks are more powerful, but are performed only twice.
Custom 2 Lateral Kick 5% (first), 1.3% (loop), 5% (last) The move travels more horizontal distance than vertical distance.
Down special Default Flip Jump 8% (footstool), 14% (kick) A quick leaping dodge that can also strike enemies on descent, burying them. Pressing the attack button makes Samus do a reverse kick that has high KO potential.
Custom 1 Shooting Star Flip Kick 8% (footstool), 17% (clean kick), 14% (late kick) The manual kick flies downwards.
Custom 2 Low Kick 4% (footstool), 8% (clean kick), 6% (late kick) The jump attains little height, but more sideways distance.
Final Smash Gunship 0.8% (loop), 10% (last) Samus summons her Gunship from the background and jumps into it as it flies into the foreground. While Samus is piloting her ship, a reticle appears on the screen, allowing her to fire a maximum of five double lasers at any spot she chooses. When enough time has passed or she has fired six lasers, she will return to the stage from the sky, ending the Final Smash.

Taunts

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

Idle poses

  • Checks her Paralyzer.
  • Stands up straight and looks around, holding her Paralyzer to her face.

On-screen appearance

Jumps out of her gunship and lands with her jet boots.

Victory Fanfare

A flourished remix directly from Brawl based on the sound clip that would play when Samus Aran obtained a new power-up or addition to her Power Suit. It would also play when Samus defeated Ridley and Kraid. It is shared with Samus.

Victory Poses

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  • Backflips to the screen.
  • Slashes with her energy whip and says "Be still."
  • Does a side kick flex, making the Screw Attack symbol.

In Competitive Play

Official Custom Moveset Project

Character Custom sets available
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Notable players

Update history

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 1.0.4

  • Nerf Air dodge landing lag standardized from 15 frames to 22.
  • Nerf Uncharged Paralyzer has a few more recovery frames.
  • Nerf Up smash startup: 8 frames → 10
  • Buff Up smash first hitbox length: 1 frame → 2
  • Change Up smash timing: hits on 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 28-29 → hits on 10-11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 28-29
  • Change Paralyzer (default), when fully charged, now has different effect on grounded versus aerial opponents.
    • Change Grounded opponent angle: 60 → 315

Alternate costumes

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Trophies

Zero Suit Samus
Ntsc Samus is far from helpless when her Power Suit is deactivated. Sure, she loses a lot of the moves and weapons she had access to before, but her Jet Boots pick up the slack! She also has the Paralyzer, a versatile weapon that can shock her rivals or change into a Plasma Whip to grab edges and enemies.
Pal Without her Power Suit, Samus Aran may not have her usual strength, specials moves or over-powered arm cannon, but her Jet Boots definitely kick things up a notch in their own way. The Paralyzer, her gun, does just what you'd expect it to, but it can also turn into a whip for attacking and grabbing onto edges while falling.
GB Advance: Metroid: Zero Mission (02/2004)
Wii: Metroid: Other M (08/2010)
Zero Suit Samus (Alt.)
Ntsc Zero Suit Samus's up special Boost Kick involves a series of fast kicks that end with a swift, sideways-launching one. A perfectly executed attack will hit eight times! Her down special Flip Jump can bury a grounded fighter in the dirt. She can kick midflip by pressing the special button.
Pal Zero Suit Samus's Boost Kick up special finishes with a swift sideways kick. If you start the move close to an opponent, you can hit them up to eight times and launch them sideways! Her main down special, Flip Jump, buries opponents if you land on them at the end of it. Alternatively, press the button again mid-flip for a drop kick.
GB Advance: Metroid: Zero Mission (02/2004)
Wii: Metroid: Other M (08/2010)
Gunship (Zero Suit Samus)
Ntsc Samus's Gunship is her way of travelling through space and her base of operations when exploring hostile planets. In Zero Suit Samus's Final Smash, she can use her Gunship to fire powerful beams at other fighters, hitting them multiple times, even if they're hiding off-screen! At least they can be thankful it doesn't go on forever.
Pal Samus's spaceship carries her through space and serves as her base of operations during her missions. Zero Suit Samus will call down and board her Gunship with her Final Smash. Once she's in the pilot's seat, she has a short time to unleash up to five powerful shots from the ship's weapons. Foes aren't safe even hiding off-screen!

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Fighters Samus (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Zero Suit Samus (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Ridley (SSBU) · Dark Samus (SSBU)
Assist Trophies Metroid · Dark Samus · Mother Brain
Bosses Ridley · Meta Ridley
Stages Planet Zebes · Brinstar · Brinstar Depths · Frigate Orpheon · Norfair · Pyrosphere
Brinstar Escape Shaft (Adventure Mode)
Item Screw Attack · Power Suit Piece
Enemies Geemer · Kihunter · Metroid · Reo · FG II-Graham · Joulion · Zero
Other Gunship · Kraid
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate
Masterpieces Metroid · Super Metroid
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