The Best Smash Bros Ultimate Characters Tier List

9 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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82 Characters

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S Tier

Steve, Mr. Game & Watch

A Tier

Joker, Pyra & Mythra, Sonic, Kazuya, Cloud, R.O.B., Snake, Roy, Fox, Wario, Peach, Corrin, Wolf, Yoshi, Diddy Kong, Palutena, Min Min

B Tier

Shulk, Pikachu, Sora, Mario, Samus, Ryu, Bayonetta, Toon Link, Sheik, Hero, Falco, Pokémon Trainer, Pac-Man, Lucina, Terry, Mii Brawler, Luigi, Captain Falcon, Incineroar

C Tier

Young Link, Olimar, Pit, Zero Suit Samus, Rosalina & Luma, Ness, Greninja, Mega Man, Ken, Duck Hunt, Link, Mii Gunner, Byleth, Chrom, Bowser, Sephiroth, Inkling, Lucas, Ridley, Pichu, Wii Fit Trainer, Ice Climbers

D Tier

Jigglypuff, Bowser Jr., Villager, Kirby, Zelda, Meta Knight, Simon, Mewtwo, Lucario, Robin, Piranha Plant, Banjo & Kazooie, Donkey Kong, Marth, Isabelle, King K. Rool, Ike, Mii Swordfighter