Spirit
Spirits are a type of power-up in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They are also featured in the Spirits adventure mode, where they assist the fighters in defeating Galeem. Spirits can be seen as similar to Smash 4's equipment. They also replace Trophies seen from earlier installments.
Spirits are characters who lost their bodies and were transformed into spirits.
Spirit Classes
Spirits are separated by their strength which are referred to as "classes".
- Novice (Standard strength)
- Advanced (A bit stronger)
- Ace (Especially powerful)
- Legend (In a league of their own)
Primary Spirits
Each fighter can only have one primary spirit assigned at a time. The primary spirit will enhance the fighter's stats. Primary spirits have strength based on their type.
- Attack beats Grab
- Grab beats Shield
- Shield beats Attack
Support Spirits
Certain spirits have slots, which can be filled by support spirits. The support spirits will give fighters additional skills. They can be useful when encountering traps.
Spirit Battles
Spirits are obtained in Spirit Battles, which appear similar to Smash 4's Special Orders. Battles can be selected from the Spirit Board. The battles will have different challenges separate from regular battles and the spirits will be paired with fighters that appear similar. One can obtain the spirit by hitting the puppet fighter to acquire the spirit within. Puppet fighters have a shield to to prevent the spirit from being acquired, however the damage to the shield carries over to the next time that spirit is encountered.
There will be battle conditions listed before the battle starts.
Before each Spirit battle, the two sides' strength will be compared. The higher the player's advantage over the Spirit, the less rewards will be earned.
One can also battle other players with spirits equipped, in a similar manner to Custom Smash.
Raising Spirits
You can let spirits return to their worlds in exchange for their cores, which can be combined to summon new spirits. Spirits are able to level up by training in the dojo and gym, or by being sent to find treasure. If sent for treasure, the process will continue even if playing another mode or if the system is powered off. Some spirits have an enhanced form if they level up enough.
New facilities can be unlocked by beating Master spirits.
Spirits can also power up Figure Players, but will be permanently lost if used in this manner.
Final Smash Meter
During all battles against Spirits, the Final Smash Meter will be active, and certain spirits can make the gauge fill up faster.
