Spike resistance is difficult to predict, as while weight improves it, fall speed works against it. Gravity also slightly improves it. The following is based on empirical data.
| Tier | Fighters |
|---|---|
| S | |
| A | |
| B | Donkey Kong, Bowser, Charizard, King K. Rool |
| C | Mario, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Luigi, Ness, Ice Climbers, Dr. Mario, Ganondorf, Wario, Ike, Ivysaur, Lucas, King Dedede, R.O.B., Villager, Mega Man, Wii Fit Trainer, Pac-Man, Bowser Jr., Ryu, Ridley, Incineroar, Mii Swordfighter, Mii Gunner, Piranha Plant, Hero, Banjo Kazooie, Terry, Min Min, Kazuya |
| D | Kirby, Pikachu, Captain Falcon, Peach, Zelda, Falco, Lucina, Young Link, Roy, Mr. Game & Watch, Meta Knight, Pit, Snake, Squirtle, Diddy Kong, Sonic, Olimar, Lucario, Young Link, Wolf, Rosalina, Greninja, Palutena, Robin, Shulk, Duck Hunt, Cloud, Corrin, Inkling, Simon, Isabelle, Joker, Byleth, Steve, Pyra, Mythra, Sora |
| E | Fox, Mii Brawler, Jigglypuff, Sheik, Pichu, Mewtwo, Zero Suit Samus, Little Mac, Bayonetta, Sephiroth. |