The Best Smash Bros Ultimate Characters

11 players contributed their votes to create this list. Characters are ranked based on how effective they are in 1-on-1 competitive play. Effectiveness can come in multiple forms relating to overall versatility or the ability to deal with certain important matchups. The high ranking characters are the ones you'd want to use in competitive tournament settings.

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  • 1.Pyra & Mythra

    Pyra & Mythra

    1.Pyra & Mythra

    Xenoblade Chronicles
    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    6
    100
    Rating
    1.4
    Spread
    6
    100
    Rating
    1.4
    Spread

  • 2.Cloud

    Cloud

    2.Cloud

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Final Fantasy
    5
    94
    Rating
    1.5
    Spread
    5
    94
    Rating
    1.5
    Spread

  • 3.R.O.B.

    R.O.B.

    3.R.O.B.

    R.O.B.
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    6
    94
    Rating
    3.3
    Spread
    6
    94
    Rating
    3.3
    Spread

  • 4.Peach

    Peach

    4.Peach

    Mario
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    91
    Rating
    3.9
    Spread
    5
    91
    Rating
    3.9
    Spread

  • 5.Roy

    Roy

    5.Roy

    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    Melee
    6
    91
    Rating
    1.1
    Spread
    6
    91
    Rating
    1.1
    Spread

  • 6.Steve

    Steve

    6.Steve

    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    Minecraft
    6
    86
    Rating
    8.2
    Spread
    6
    86
    Rating
    8.2
    Spread

  • 7.Diddy Kong

    Diddy Kong

    7.Diddy Kong

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    Donkey Kong
    7
    85
    Rating
    2.1
    Spread
    7
    85
    Rating
    2.1
    Spread

  • 8.Joker

    Joker

    8.Joker

    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    Persona
    7
    85
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread
    7
    85
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread

  • 9.Mr. Game & Watch

    Mr. Game & Watch

    9.Mr. Game & Watch

    Game & Watch
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    84
    Rating
    9.5
    Spread
    5
    84
    Rating
    9.5
    Spread

  • 10.Corrin

    Corrin

    10.Corrin

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    6
    82
    Rating
    2.4
    Spread
    6
    82
    Rating
    2.4
    Spread

  • 11.Kazuya

    Kazuya

    11.Kazuya

    Tekken
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    6
    80
    Rating
    5.7
    Spread
    6
    80
    Rating
    5.7
    Spread

  • 12.Sora

    Sora

    12.Sora

    Kingdom Hearts
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    5
    80
    Rating
    2.9
    Spread
    5
    80
    Rating
    2.9
    Spread

  • 13.Yoshi

    Yoshi

    13.Yoshi

    Yoshi
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    79
    Rating
    2.9
    Spread
    5
    79
    Rating
    2.9
    Spread

  • 14.Sonic

    Sonic

    14.Sonic

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    5
    78
    Rating
    9.3
    Spread
    5
    78
    Rating
    9.3
    Spread

  • 15.Snake

    Snake

    15.Snake

    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Metal Gear
    5
    76
    Rating
    7.6
    Spread
    5
    76
    Rating
    7.6
    Spread

  • 16.Fox

    Fox

    16.Fox

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Star Fox
    Melee
    5
    74
    Rating
    7.3
    Spread
    5
    74
    Rating
    7.3
    Spread

  • 17.Pikachu

    Pikachu

    17.Pikachu

    Pokémon
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    74
    Rating
    2.6
    Spread
    5
    74
    Rating
    2.6
    Spread

  • 18.Wolf

    Wolf

    18.Wolf

    Middleweight
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    Star Fox
    5
    73
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread
    5
    73
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread

  • 19.Samus

    Samus

    19.Samus

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Metroid
    Melee
    6
    70
    Rating
    3.4
    Spread
    6
    70
    Rating
    3.4
    Spread

  • 20.Wario

    Wario

    20.Wario

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Wario
    5
    69
    Rating
    8.1
    Spread
    5
    69
    Rating
    8.1
    Spread

  • 21.Hero

    Hero

    21.Hero

    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    Dragon Quest
    5
    69
    Rating
    5.9
    Spread
    5
    69
    Rating
    5.9
    Spread

  • 22.Palutena

    Palutena

    22.Palutena

    Middleweight
    Kid Icarus
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    6
    68
    Rating
    5
    Spread
    6
    68
    Rating
    5
    Spread

  • 23.Bayonetta

    Bayonetta

    23.Bayonetta

    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Bayonetta
    8
    67
    Rating
    2.5
    Spread
    8
    67
    Rating
    2.5
    Spread

  • 24.Shulk

    Shulk

    24.Shulk

    Xenoblade Chronicles
    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    5
    65
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread
    5
    65
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread

  • 25.Luigi

    Luigi

    25.Luigi

    Middleweight
    Mario
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    6
    65
    Rating
    3.1
    Spread
    6
    65
    Rating
    3.1
    Spread

  • 26.Toon Link

    Toon Link

    26.Toon Link

    The Legend of Zelda
    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    6
    64
    Rating
    4.1
    Spread
    6
    64
    Rating
    4.1
    Spread

  • 27.Mario

    Mario

    27.Mario

    Middleweight
    Mario
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    64
    Rating
    5.6
    Spread
    5
    64
    Rating
    5.6
    Spread

  • 28.Captain Falcon

    Captain Falcon

    28.Captain Falcon

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    F-Zero
    Melee
    6
    64
    Rating
    3.6
    Spread
    6
    64
    Rating
    3.6
    Spread

  • 29.Min Min

    Min Min

    29.Min Min

    ARMS
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    6
    63
    Rating
    7.1
    Spread
    6
    63
    Rating
    7.1
    Spread

  • 30.Pit

    Pit

    30.Pit

    Middleweight
    Kid Icarus
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    6
    61
    Rating
    4
    Spread
    6
    61
    Rating
    4
    Spread

  • 31.Lucina

    Lucina

    31.Lucina

    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    5
    61
    Rating
    6
    Spread
    5
    61
    Rating
    6
    Spread

  • 32.Ness

    Ness

    32.Ness

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Brawl
    EarthBound
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    60
    Rating
    6.5
    Spread
    5
    60
    Rating
    6.5
    Spread

  • 33.Mii Brawler

    Mii Brawler

    33.Mii Brawler

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Super Smash Bros.
    5
    59
    Rating
    0.9
    Spread
    5
    59
    Rating
    0.9
    Spread

  • 34.Incineroar

    Incineroar

    34.Incineroar

    Pokémon
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    6
    57
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread
    6
    57
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread

  • 35.Young Link

    Young Link

    35.Young Link

    The Legend of Zelda
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    6
    56
    Rating
    1.1
    Spread
    6
    56
    Rating
    1.1
    Spread

  • 36.Ryu

    Ryu

    36.Ryu

    Street Fighter
    SSB4
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    5
    54
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread
    5
    54
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread

  • 37.Sheik

    Sheik

    37.Sheik

    The Legend of Zelda
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    54
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread
    5
    54
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread

  • 38.Falco

    Falco

    38.Falco

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Star Fox
    Melee
    5
    53
    Rating
    4.1
    Spread
    5
    53
    Rating
    4.1
    Spread

  • 39.Pac-Man

    Pac-Man

    39.Pac-Man

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Pac-Man
    5
    52
    Rating
    7.9
    Spread
    5
    52
    Rating
    7.9
    Spread

  • 40.Zero Suit Samus

    Zero Suit Samus

    40.Zero Suit Samus

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Metroid
    5
    52
    Rating
    4.8
    Spread
    5
    52
    Rating
    4.8
    Spread

  • 41.Rosalina & Luma

    Rosalina & Luma

    41.Rosalina & Luma

    Mario
    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    5
    52
    Rating
    2.6
    Spread
    5
    52
    Rating
    2.6
    Spread

  • 42.Terry

    Terry

    42.Terry

    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Fatal Fury
    6
    51
    Rating
    5
    Spread
    6
    51
    Rating
    5
    Spread

  • 43.Lucas

    Lucas

    43.Lucas

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Brawl
    EarthBound
    Ultimate
    6
    50
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread
    6
    50
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread

  • 44.Greninja

    Greninja

    44.Greninja

    Pokémon
    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    5
    50
    Rating
    4.9
    Spread
    5
    50
    Rating
    4.9
    Spread

  • 45.Pokémon Trainer

    Pokémon Trainer

    45.Pokémon Trainer

    Pokémon
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    7
    49
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread
    7
    49
    Rating
    5.3
    Spread

  • 46.Mega Man

    Mega Man

    46.Mega Man

    Mega Man
    SSB4
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    5
    49
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread
    5
    49
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread

  • 47.Bowser

    Bowser

    47.Bowser

    Mario
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    6
    48
    Rating
    4.7
    Spread
    6
    48
    Rating
    4.7
    Spread

  • 48.Ridley

    Ridley

    48.Ridley

    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Metroid
    6
    48
    Rating
    6.2
    Spread
    6
    48
    Rating
    6.2
    Spread

  • 49.Sephiroth

    Sephiroth

    49.Sephiroth

    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Final Fantasy
    5
    47
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread
    5
    47
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread

  • 50.Link

    Link

    50.Link

    The Legend of Zelda
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    47
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread
    5
    47
    Rating
    6.7
    Spread

  • 51.Kirby

    Kirby

    51.Kirby

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Kirby
    SSB
    Melee
    6
    45
    Rating
    8.6
    Spread
    6
    45
    Rating
    8.6
    Spread

  • 52.Zelda

    Zelda

    52.Zelda

    The Legend of Zelda
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    44
    Rating
    10.9
    Spread
    5
    44
    Rating
    10.9
    Spread

  • 53.Olimar

    Olimar

    53.Olimar

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Pikmin
    Ultimate
    5
    42
    Rating
    6
    Spread
    5
    42
    Rating
    6
    Spread

  • 54.Mewtwo

    Mewtwo

    54.Mewtwo

    Pokémon
    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    6
    39
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread
    6
    39
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread

  • 55.Duck Hunt

    Duck Hunt

    55.Duck Hunt

    Duck Hunt
    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    7
    38
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread
    7
    38
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread

  • 56.Wii Fit Trainer

    Wii Fit Trainer

    56.Wii Fit Trainer

    Middleweight
    Wii Fit
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    7
    38
    Rating
    5.5
    Spread
    7
    38
    Rating
    5.5
    Spread

  • 57.Ice Climbers

    Ice Climbers

    57.Ice Climbers

    Middleweight
    Ice Climber
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    38
    Rating
    3
    Spread
    5
    38
    Rating
    3
    Spread

  • 58.Mii Gunner

    Mii Gunner

    58.Mii Gunner

    SSB4
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Super Smash Bros.
    6
    38
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread
    6
    38
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread

  • 59.Jigglypuff

    Jigglypuff

    59.Jigglypuff

    Pokémon
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    SSB
    Melee
    6
    37
    Rating
    2.8
    Spread
    6
    37
    Rating
    2.8
    Spread

  • 60.Byleth

    Byleth

    60.Byleth

    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    5
    36
    Rating
    3.3
    Spread
    5
    36
    Rating
    3.3
    Spread

  • 61.Villager

    Villager

    61.Villager

    Animal Crossing
    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    5
    36
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread
    5
    36
    Rating
    4.6
    Spread

  • 62.Ken

    Ken

    62.Ken

    Street Fighter
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    6
    36
    Rating
    3.7
    Spread
    6
    36
    Rating
    3.7
    Spread

  • 63.Chrom

    Chrom

    63.Chrom

    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    5
    34
    Rating
    5.6
    Spread
    5
    34
    Rating
    5.6
    Spread

  • 64.Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong

    64.Donkey Kong

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Donkey Kong
    SSB
    Melee
    5
    33
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread
    5
    33
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread

  • 65.Isabelle

    Isabelle

    65.Isabelle

    Animal Crossing
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    5
    32
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread
    5
    32
    Rating
    7.2
    Spread

  • 66.Inkling

    Inkling

    66.Inkling

    Splatoon
    Middleweight
    Ultimate
    5
    31
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread
    5
    31
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread

  • 67.Lucario

    Lucario

    67.Lucario

    Middleweight
    Pokémon
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Ultimate
    5
    31
    Rating
    5.2
    Spread
    5
    31
    Rating
    5.2
    Spread

  • 68.Pichu

    Pichu

    68.Pichu

    Pokémon
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    29
    Rating
    2
    Spread
    5
    29
    Rating
    2
    Spread

  • 69.Ike

    Ike

    69.Ike

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    6
    27
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread
    6
    27
    Rating
    6.3
    Spread

  • 70.Little Mac

    Little Mac

    70.Little Mac

    SSB4
    Lightweight
    Punch-Out!!
    Ultimate
    5
    27
    Rating
    9.4
    Spread
    5
    27
    Rating
    9.4
    Spread

  • 71.Marth

    Marth

    71.Marth

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    Melee
    6
    26
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread
    6
    26
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread

  • 72.Meta Knight

    Meta Knight

    72.Meta Knight

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Lightweight
    Ultimate
    Kirby
    6
    25
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread
    6
    25
    Rating
    2.2
    Spread

  • 73.Simon

    Simon

    73.Simon

    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Castlevania
    5
    24
    Rating
    5.8
    Spread
    5
    24
    Rating
    5.8
    Spread

  • 74.Ganondorf

    Ganondorf

    74.Ganondorf

    The Legend of Zelda
    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    23
    Rating
    8.8
    Spread
    5
    23
    Rating
    8.8
    Spread

  • 75.Bowser Jr.

    Bowser Jr.

    75.Bowser Jr.

    Mario
    SSB4
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    5
    23
    Rating
    4.5
    Spread
    5
    23
    Rating
    4.5
    Spread

  • 76.King K. Rool

    King K. Rool

    76.King K. Rool

    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Donkey Kong
    7
    23
    Rating
    3.5
    Spread
    7
    23
    Rating
    3.5
    Spread

  • 77.Mii Swordfighter

    Mii Swordfighter

    77.Mii Swordfighter

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Super Smash Bros.
    6
    20
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread
    6
    20
    Rating
    4.3
    Spread

  • 78.Robin

    Robin

    78.Robin

    Middleweight
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Fire Emblem
    6
    20
    Rating
    1
    Spread
    6
    20
    Rating
    1
    Spread

  • 79.Piranha Plant

    Piranha Plant

    79.Piranha Plant

    Mario
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    5
    19
    Rating
    6.5
    Spread
    5
    19
    Rating
    6.5
    Spread

  • 80.Banjo & Kazooie

    Banjo & Kazooie

    80.Banjo & Kazooie

    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Banjo-Kazooie
    5
    18
    Rating
    2.3
    Spread
    5
    18
    Rating
    2.3
    Spread

  • 81.King Dedede

    King Dedede

    81.King Dedede

    SSB4
    Brawl
    Heavyweight
    Ultimate
    Kirby
    5
    3
    Rating
    1.6
    Spread
    5
    3
    Rating
    1.6
    Spread

  • 82.Dr. Mario

    Dr. Mario

    82.Dr. Mario

    Middleweight
    Mario
    SSB4
    Ultimate
    Melee
    5
    0
    Rating
    0.7
    Spread
    5
    0
    Rating
    0.7
    Spread

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