Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the fifth instalment in the Super Smash Bros. series, and it was published on the Nintendo Switch. The game was revealed at the March 2018 Nintendo Direct with a teaser video and was published globally on December 7, 2018. The game has 103 basic levels and 74 base playable characters (with more fighters and stages available as downloadable material), the most in the series.
This Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters Tier List ranks the top melee, sword, and ranged fighters. With over 80 playable characters, it may appear difficult to discover the greatest combatants, but we have ranked them from S Tier to F Tier for your convenience.
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Fighters Tier List: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Scroll down to see all of the combatants in our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List. The best characters are in the S Tier, and the poorest characters are in the F Tier.
S-Tier List
The S ranking in a tier list is often understood to stand for “superb” or “superior” and is the highest ranking on a tier list template.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Daisy | S Tier |
Joker | S Tier |
Mario | S Tier |
Palutena | S Tier |
Peach | S Tier |
Pikachu | S Tier |
Shulk | S Tier |
Snake | S Tier |
Wario | S Tier |
Wolf | S Tier |
Zero Suit Samus | S Tier |
A-Tier List
The A Ranking in a tier list is often understood as the top tier and is the second-highest ranking on a tier list template.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Chrom | A Tier |
Fox | A Tier |
Greninja | A Tier |
Inkling | A Tier |
Lucina | A Tier |
Mr. Game & Watch | A Tier |
Olimar | A Tier |
Pac-Man | A Tier |
Pokemon Trainer (Charizard) | A Tier |
Pokemon Trainer (Ivysaur) | A Tier |
Pokemon Trainer (Squirtle) | A Tier |
R.O.B. | A Tier |
Roy | A Tier |
Young Link | A Tier |
B-Tier List
Characters in the B tier are “above average.” They have strong tool sets and often even matches. They can do well and frequently work effectively with a secondary to cover some negative matchups.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Bowser | B Tier |
Captain Falcon | B Tier |
Cloud | B Tier |
Dark Samus | B Tier |
Diddy Kong | B Tier |
Duck Hunt | B Tier |
Ike | B Tier |
Ken | B Tier |
Link | B Tier |
Mega Man | B Tier |
Min Min | B Tier |
Ness | B Tier |
Ryu | B Tier |
Samus | B Tier |
Sheik | B Tier |
Sonic | B Tier |
Terry | B Tier |
Wii Fit Trainer | B Tier |
Yoshi | B Tier |
Zelda | B Tier |
C-Tier List
Okay, so everyone knows that C-tier might be a little disappointing since, while being “average”, they appear to be better.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Bayonetta | C Tier |
Byleth | C Tier |
Corrin | C Tier |
Dark Pit | C Tier |
Falco | C Tier |
Hero | C Tier |
Lucas | C Tier |
Luigi | C Tier |
Marth | C Tier |
Meta Knight | C Tier |
Mii Brawler | C Tier |
Pichu | C Tier |
Pit | C Tier |
Ridley | C Tier |
Robin | C Tier |
Rosalina & Luma | C Tier |
Toon Link | C Tier |
Villager | C Tier |
D-Tier List
D Tier is a meta tier in the game. These builds are subpar and contain several faults. D-tier constructions are virtually never a good option, but they may be improved in the future.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Banjo & Kazooie | D Tier |
Bowser Jr. | D Tier |
Donkey Kong | D Tier |
Ice Climbers | D Tier |
Isabelle | D Tier |
Jigglypuff | D Tier |
King Dedede | D Tier |
King K. Rool | D Tier |
Kirby | D Tier |
Lucario | D Tier |
Mewtwo | D Tier |
Mii Gunner | D Tier |
Mii Swordfighter | D Tier |
Piranha Plant | D Tier |
Richter | D Tier |
Simon | D Tier |
F-Tier List
The lowest option to consider, if you are ever using them in the game.
Name of the Fighter | Tier Ranking |
Dr. Mario | F Tier |
Ganondorf | F Tier |
Incineroar | F Tier |
Little Mac | F Tier |
This article provides all you need to know about the Super Smash Bros UltimateTier List rankings. See our other Tier Lists guide for further updates on the Tier Lists.