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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Most historically significant players=== | |||
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''See also: [[:Category:Fox players (SSBU)]]'' | |||
*{{Sm|Kaninabe|Japan}} - A newer player compared to other Fox players but has been one of the best Fox players in Japan since mid-2022. He has placed top 8 consistently at superregionals and has also done well at majors, notably placing 7th at the supermajor {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 11}} and 9th at the majors {{Trn|Seibugeki 13}} and {{Trn|UltCore}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Light|USA|p=Connecticut}} - The best Fox player of all-time who has been a top 10 player for most of the game's lifespan, and is currently the only Fox player who has won a major. | |||
*{{Sm|Lui$|USA}} - One of the best Fox players in the world in the early metagame, ranking 39th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]] and noticeably placing 7th at the supermajor {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}} while primarily using Fox. He dropped Fox for {{SSBU|Palutena}} in the online metagame and has stuck with her since. | |||
*{{Sm|Paseriman|Japan}} - The second best Fox player of all-time who was in contention for the best in 2020, ranking above Light at 11th on the [[OrionRank Pre-Quarantine]] thanks to a string of strong performances, most notably 4th at the supermajor {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} and 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}. However since then his results have been inconsistent and he has picked up {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}} as a co-main. | |||
*{{Sm|RyuKai|France}} - One of the best Fox players in Europe, although he primarily played {{SSBU|Wolf}} from late-2021 to early-2023. His breakout event was placing 2nd at {{Trn|Smash Contest: DoKomi 2020}} while double-eliminating {{Sm|Space}}, and he has since seen several notable results at European events such as 17th at the superregional {{Trn|ICARUS 2023}} and 25th at the major {{Trn|King Of Fields 95 3}}. | |||
*{{Sm|ZD|USA}} - One of the best Fox players in the world in the first few months of the competitive scene, placing 5th at the major {{Trn|Glitch 6}} and 7th at the major {{Trn|Let's Make Moves}}, taking sets from top 10 players such as {{Sm|Tweek}} at {{Trn|Ultimate Nimbus}} and {{Sm|Zackray}} at {{Trn|Frostbite 2019}}, and ranking in the Area 51 on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]. However, his results have since declined and he began co-maining Fox with {{SSBU|Wolf}}. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
In stark contrast to pre-release ''Ultimate'', where it was speculated that Fox would be an unviable character, Fox initially saw a very positive reception due to all of the indirect benefits he received from the game's engine as well as phenomenal results from professionals such as {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Paseriman}}, and {{Sm|ZD}}. Light especially contributed to this reception, being a top 10 player in the first year of ''Ultimate'' and consistently making top 8 at national tournaments. In the early metagame, most players believed that Fox was a top-tier character, with some arguing that he was a top 5 character. | In stark contrast to pre-release ''Ultimate'', where it was speculated that Fox would be an unviable character, Fox initially saw a very positive reception due to all of the indirect benefits he received from the game's engine as well as phenomenal results from professionals such as {{Sm|Light|p=Connecticut}}, {{Sm|Lui$}}, {{Sm|Paseriman}}, and {{Sm|ZD}}. Light especially contributed to this reception, being a top 10 player in the first year of ''Ultimate'' and consistently making top 8 at national tournaments. In the early metagame, most players believed that Fox was a top-tier character, with some arguing that he was a top 5 character. | ||
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However, despite lower representation and perception from the early metagame, Fox continues to see much stronger results after the pandemic period thanks to the efforts of Light and Paseriman. Light has especially contribued to Fox's renewed reputation, winning both his and Fox's first major at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}} and becoming the best player in the United States subsequently. As such, most players generally agree that Fox is still at least a top tier character with many saying he's one of the best characters in the game which is reflected by him being ranked 5th on the first Smash Ultimate Tier List. | However, despite lower representation and perception from the early metagame, Fox continues to see much stronger results after the pandemic period thanks to the efforts of Light and Paseriman. Light has especially contribued to Fox's renewed reputation, winning both his and Fox's first major at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}} and becoming the best player in the United States subsequently. As such, most players generally agree that Fox is still at least a top tier character with many saying he's one of the best characters in the game which is reflected by him being ranked 5th on the first Smash Ultimate Tier List. | ||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Spaceborne Smash== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Spaceborne Smash== | ||