The Best Smash Bros Ultimate Characters Tier List
17 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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S Tier
Steve, Diddy Kong, Roy, R.O.B.
A Tier
Kazuya, Mr. Game & Watch, Pyra & Mythra, Joker, Sonic, Corrin, Yoshi, Snake, Fox, Greninja, Captain Falcon, Peach, Sora, Cloud, Wolf, Incineroar
B Tier
Shulk, Toon Link, Palutena, Young Link, Samus, Mario, Wario, Sheik, Pikachu, Sephiroth, Pokémon Trainer, Lucina, Rosalina & Luma, Pac-Man, Link, Min Min, Ness, Mii Brawler, Byleth
C Tier
Bayonetta, Hero, Ice Climbers, Bowser, Villager, Meta Knight, Mii Gunner, Ryu, Ridley, Pit, Zero Suit Samus, Lucas, Luigi, Wii Fit Trainer, Marth, Kirby, Falco, Donkey Kong, Ken, Terry
D Tier
Inkling, Isabelle, Pichu, Zelda, Lucario, Simon, Jigglypuff, Mii Swordfighter, Mega Man, Duck Hunt, Olimar, King K. Rool, Chrom, Ike, Bowser Jr., Ganondorf, Piranha Plant, Mewtwo, Little Mac, Banjo & Kazooie, King Dedede
F Tier
Robin, Dr. Mario