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A character is one of the fighters in the Super Smash Bros. series. Characters can be sorted into playable and non-playable, which distinguishes whether characters can be used without the use of a cheat device (like Action Replay) or not. Playable characters can further be divided into starter, unlockable, and downloadable, which distinguishes whether characters can be played right away, whether they need to be unlocked, or whether they need to be downloaded.

Playable characters

This is a list of the playable characters in the Super Smash Bros. series, commonly known in official sources as fighters. For the first three games, shaded cells denote unlockable characters. For Smash 4, red cells denote characters that only need to be unlocked in the 3DS version, blue ones denote those that need to be unlocked in both it and the Wii U version, and yellow ones denote downloadable characters. Characters that are noted to have been "intended" in a Smash game were planned by Sakurai to be included in that game as a playable character at some point, before being cut for whatever reason.

Fighter Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. 4 Universe
Bowser (Intended) Bowser (SSBM) Bowser (SSBB) Bowser (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr. (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Captain Falcon Captain Falcon (SSB) Captain Falcon (SSBM) Captain Falcon (SSBB) Captain Falcon (SSB4) F-Zero (universe)F-Zero
Charizard Charizard (SSBB)[1] Charizard (SSB4) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Dark Pit Dark Pit (SSB4) Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus
Diddy Kong (Intended)[2] Diddy Kong (SSBB) Diddy Kong (SSB4) Donkey Kong (universe)Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong (SSB) Donkey Kong (SSBM) Donkey Kong (SSBB) Donkey Kong (SSB4) Donkey Kong (universe)Donkey Kong
Dr. Mario Dr. Mario (SSBM) (Intended)[3] Dr. Mario (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Duck Hunt Duck Hunt (SSB4) Duck Hunt (universe)Duck Hunt
Falco Falco (SSBM) Falco (SSBB) Falco (SSB4) Star Fox (universe)Star Fox
Fox Fox (SSB) Fox (SSBM) Fox (SSBB) Fox (SSB4) Star Fox (universe)Star Fox
Ganondorf Ganondorf (SSBM) Ganondorf (SSBB) Ganondorf (SSB4) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Greninja Greninja (SSB4) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Ice Climbers Ice Climbers (SSBM) Ice Climbers (SSBB) (Intended)[4] Ice Climber (universe)Ice Climber
Ike Ike (SSBB) Ike (SSB4) Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem
Ivysaur Ivysaur (SSBB)[1] Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Jigglypuff Jigglypuff (SSB) Jigglypuff (SSBM) Jigglypuff (SSBB) Jigglypuff (SSB4) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
King Dedede (Intended) (Intended) King Dedede (SSBB) King Dedede (SSB4) Kirby (universe)Kirby
Kirby Kirby (SSB) Kirby (SSBM) Kirby (SSBB) Kirby (SSB4) Kirby (universe)Kirby
Link Link (SSB) Link (SSBM) Link (SSBB) Link (SSB4) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Little Mac Little Mac (SSB4) Punch-Out!! (universe)Punch-Out!!
Lucario Lucario (SSBB) Lucario (SSB4) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Lucas (Intended)[5] Lucas (SSBB) EarthBound (universe)EarthBound
Lucina Lucina (SSB4) Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem
Luigi Luigi (SSB) Luigi (SSBM) Luigi (SSBB) Luigi (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Mario Mario (SSB) Mario (SSBM) Mario (SSBB) Mario (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Marth Marth (SSBM) Marth (SSBB) Marth (SSB4) Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem
Mega Man Mega Man (SSB4) Mega Man (universe)Mega Man
Meta Knight (Intended)[6] Meta Knight (SSBB) Meta Knight (SSB4) Kirby (universe)Kirby
Mewtwo (Intended) Mewtwo (SSBM) (Intended)[3] MewtwoHeadSSB4-3.png[7] Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Mii Fighter Mii Brawler (SSB4)Mii Swordfighter (SSB4)Mii Gunner (SSB4) Super Smash Bros. (universe)Super Smash Bros.
Mr. Game & Watch Mr. Game & Watch (SSBM) Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB) Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4) Game & Watch (universe)Game & Watch
Ness Ness (SSB) Ness (SSBM) Ness (SSBB) Ness (SSB4) EarthBound (universe)EarthBound
Olimar Olimar (SSBB) Olimar (SSB4) Pikmin (universe)Pikmin
Pac-Man (Intended)[8] Pac-Man (SSB4) Pac-Man (universe)Pac-Man
Palutena Palutena (SSB4) Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus
Peach Peach (SSBM) Peach (SSBB) Peach (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Pichu Pichu (SSBM) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Pikachu Pikachu (SSB) Pikachu (SSBM) Pikachu (SSBB) Pikachu (SSB4) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Pit Pit (SSBB) Pit (SSB4) Kid Icarus (universe)Kid Icarus
Pokémon Trainer Pokémon Trainer (SSBB) Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
R.O.B. R.O.B. (SSBB) R.O.B. (SSB4) R.O.B. (universe)R.O.B.
Robin Robin (SSB4) Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem
Rosalina Rosalina (SSB4) Mario (universe)Mario
Roy Roy (SSBM) (Intended)[3] Fire Emblem (universe)Fire Emblem
Samus Samus (SSB) Samus (SSBM) Samus (SSBB) Samus (SSB4) Metroid (universe)Metroid
Sheik Sheik (SSBM) Sheik (SSBB) Sheik (SSB4) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Shulk Shulk (SSB4) Xenoblade Chronicles (universe)Xenoblade
Snake Snake (SSBB) Metal Gear (universe)Metal Gear
Sonic Sonic (SSBB) Sonic (SSB4) Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)Sonic
Squirtle Squirtle (SSBB)[1] Pokémon (universe)Pokémon
Toon Link Toon Link (SSBB) Toon Link (SSB4) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Villager (Intended)[9] Villager (SSB4) Animal Crossing (universe)Animal Crossing
Wario Wario (SSBB) Wario (SSB4) Wario (universe)Wario
Wii Fit Trainer Wii Fit Trainer (SSB4) Wii Fit (universe)Wii Fit
Wolf Wolf (SSBB) Star Fox (universe)Star Fox
Yoshi Yoshi (SSB) Yoshi (SSBM) Yoshi (SSBB) Yoshi (SSB4) Yoshi (universe)Yoshi
Young Link Young Link (SSBM) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Zelda Zelda (SSBM) Zelda (SSBB) Zelda (SSB4) The Legend of Zelda (universe)The Legend of Zelda
Zero Suit Samus Zero Suit Samus (SSBB) Zero Suit Samus (SSB4) Metroid (universe)Metroid

Notes

  1. ^ a b c As part of the Pokémon Trainer
  2. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html
  3. ^ a b c While there hasn't been any official confirmation that Mewtwo, Roy, and Dr. Mario were intended to be in Brawl, unused data on Brawl's disc labelled for each of them strongly inclines that the characters were developed to some degree for Brawl. Such unused data also includes unused fanfares for the former two characters, and unused sounds for Mewtwo. When combined with confirmation from Sakurai that there were many characters that were planned for inclusion in Brawl who got scrapped, it is virtually certain these three were among the intended characters who were scrapped mid-development.
  4. ^ Sakurai stated that, while the Ice Climbers could run smoothly on the Wii U version, the 3DS could not handle the "two-in-one" coding of the duo, and, in order to keep the roster the same between the two versions, they had to be cut from the roster.
  5. ^ Sakurai has stated that he originally intended to replace Ness with the new protagonist of Mother 3 (Lucas) in Melee, though Mother 3's delay caused him to go back on the idea and keep Ness.
  6. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html
  7. ^ Available as free DLC in spring 2015 to players who buy both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  8. ^ http://kotaku.com/pac-man-almost-got-into-super-smash-bros-brawl-1599610742
  9. ^ http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/26/4465706/masahiro-sakurai-discusses-mega-man-smash-bros-s-other-new-characters

Non-playable characters

The following characters can fully interact with playable characters in-game, but are normally non-playable. These include boss characters and enemy teams, among others. Hacking, however, may allow these characters to be played to varying degrees of functionality.

Fighter Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Melee Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. 4 Universe
Crazy Hand No Yes Yes Yes File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Duon No No Yes Indeterminate? File:SubspaceSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Fighting Alloy Team No No Yes Indeterminate? File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Fighting Polygon Team Yes No No Indeterminate? File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Fighting Wire Frames No Yes No Indeterminate? File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Galleom No No Yes Indeterminate? File:SubspaceSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Giant DK[1] Yes Yes Yes Yes File:DKSymbol.pngDonkey Kong
Giga Bowser[2] No Yes Yes Yes File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Master Core No No No Yes File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Master Hand Yes Yes[3] Yes Yes File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Meta Ridley No No Yes Yes[4] File:MetroidSymbol.pngMetroid
Metal Mario[1] Yes Yes Yes Yes File:MarioSymbol.pngMario
Petey Piranha No No Yes Indeterminate? File:MarioSymbol.pngMario
Porky Minch No No Yes Indeterminate? File:EarthboundSymbol.pngEarthBound
Rayquaza No No Yes Yes[4] File:PokemonSymbol.pngPokémon
Ridley No No Yes Yes[4] File:MetroidSymbol.pngMetroid
Sandbag[5] No Yes Yes Yes File:SmashBrosSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Tabuu No No Yes Indeterminate? File:SubspaceSymbol.pngSuper Smash Bros.
Flying Man No No No Yes[4] EarthBound (universe) EarthBound
Yellow Devil No No No Yes[4] Mega Man (universe) Mega Man
Dark Emperor No No No Yes[4] SpecialStagesSymbol.svg Find Mii
Metal Face No No No Yes[4] Xenoblade Chronicles (universe) Xenoblade

Notes

  1. ^ a b While Giant DK and Metal Mario were unplayable in the original Super Smash Bros., they are effectively playable in the following installments by picking up a Super Mushroom or a Metal Box, respectively.
  2. ^ Giga Bowser is playable in Brawl and SSB4 as Bowser's Final Smash.
  3. ^ Master Hand is playable in Melee through the Name Entry glitch.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g appears as a stage hazard
  5. ^ Sandbag is mechanically considered an item in Brawl and SSB4, not a character.

Newcomers and veterans

A newcomer is a character who appears as playable for the first time in the series in a given game. A veteran is the opposite: a character who has been playable in a previous game. For example, Olimar is a newcomer in Brawl, as he did not appear as playable in any previous games, but is a veteran in all subsequent and future games. Note that the definition of newcomers is distinct from that of "unlockable" or "secret" characters, which are playable characters who must be unlocked by completing certain tasks; every game starting with Melee has had starter veterans, starter newcomers, unlockable veterans, and unlockable newcomers.

The term newcomer was originally used to describe the unlockable characters in the original Super Smash Bros. by the data deletion menu. It was later used in the first trailer for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in which new characters were introduced with the title "Newcomer" atop their name. The word newcomer was later used on the Smash Bros. DOJO!! site to classify new characters whether unlockable or not. This use of the term has become the community-preferred usage for other games in the series.

"Perfect-attendance crew"

Less commonly, the term "veteran" can also denote the "eight regulars" or "perfect-attendance fighters", terms which refer to the eight starter characters in the original Super Smash Bros. which have been in all subsequent games of the series. The terms originated in the description for the 10th Brawl event match All-Star Battle Regulars, reading: "The Smash Bros. perfect-attendance crew! Fight the eight regulars in order!" A popular, unofficial term referring to this group is "The Original 8", which may also be called "The Original 12" if including the four unlockable characters.

Trivia

  • Roy is the only "non-native" character to appear in a Super Smash Bros. game before appearing in any other series, having been put into Melee as a promotional gimmick designed to showcase a new Fire Emblem game (Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade) released shortly after Melee.
  • Dr. Mario and Mewtwo are the only characters to skip an installment, being playable in Melee but not Brawl, before returning in SSB4 thirteen years later.
  • Ice Climbers are the only characters to be cut after appearing in multiple games.