Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List - 2020 Edition

Smash Ultimate Tier List 2020, Smash Ultimate Tier List

Updated:

10 Sep 2020

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List - 2020 Edition

The only stage that matters in the meta-game.

Besides being a family party game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate separates the casuals from the hardcore competitive players through its tier lists. Follow the meta or don't, but this list will give you a better idea of which characters are more viable than others. No items, no hazards, omega stages only! Own your friends or random players as you "Settle it in smash!"

F Tier:

So basically, all of these characters are TRASH.

All jokes aside, these characters are slow, have a bad recovery, or terrible combos that can easily be punished against higher tiers. You can win one or two matches against higher tiers, but that’s it. Another thing is that these characters can be easily read, again making them punishable.

Pros:

Downplayed
Heavy hitters

Cons:

Easily juggles/punished
Easily read
Limited arsenal

Despite his lack of speed, Gannon manages to stay away from the last place.

Little Mac: 1.28/100

Isabelle: 2.56/100

Jigglypuff: 3.84/100

Dr. Mario: 5.12/100

Incineroar: 6.4/100

King Dedede: 7.68/100

Gannondorf: 8.96/100

D Tier:

These characters are able to win matches, but again they can easily be read by other better players with better characters. They can be immediately shut down despite having the potential for better combos and match-ups. These characters also have a hard time getting kills because they lack an aspect in their arsenal that ranges from hit power to defense.

Pros:

Gimmicky playstyle
Fun Characters

Cons:

Mediocre
Easily knocked out
Easily readable

A decent arsenal, but was overused and gimmicky.

Lucario: 10.24/100

Mii-G: 11.52/100

Kirby: 12.8/100

K. Rool: 14.08/100

Ice Climbers: 15.36/100

Rosalina: 16.64/100

Bayonetta: 17.92/100

Piranha Plant: 19.2/100

Mii-S: 20.48/100

Zelda: 21.76/100

Ridley: 23.04/100

Mew Two: 24.32/100

Robin: 25.6/100

Meta Knight: 26.88/100

Corrin: 28.16/100

Mid-Tier:

Good enough in all aspects of their game from hit/hurt boxes, combo potential, and recovery. What separates them from the D tier is that these characters can keep up longer in matches, even against better players. More skill is required in order to gain wins against other opponents.

Pros:

Can survive matches
Could win if the skill is available

Cons:

Something to be desired
Average
Barely enough to kill other opponents.

A decent player can win decent matches with these fighters

Luigi: 29.44/100

Lucas: 30.72/100

Banjo: 32/100

Duck Hunt: 33.28/100

T. Link: 34.56/100

Bowser Jr.: 35.84/100

Hero: 37.12/100

Byleth: 38.4/100

Sheik: 39.68/100

Diddy: 40.96/100

Min-Min: 42.24/100

Mii-F: 43.52/100

Simon/Richter: 44.8/100

Falco: 46.08/100

Marth: 47.36/100

Wii Fit: 48.64/100

Link: 49.92/100

Pit/ D.Pit: 51.2/100

Olimar: 52.48/100

Pichu: 53.76/100

Ryu: 55.04/100

A Tier:

These characters got great handles on their speed, power, and specials that can draw out matches. They are hard to kill because their counter game is sick. On many occasions, they can kill lower tiers at lower percentages.

Pros:

Solid Characters
Can knock out at low percentages
Has the most characters in its tier

Cons:

Common opponents
Easily readable

Better attacks and combos, these fighters pack a punch!

Terry: 56.32/100

Villager: 57.6/100

Samus: 58.88/100

Sonic: 60.16/100

Ken: 61.44/100

C. Falcon: 62.72/100

D.K: 64/100

Ness: 65.28/100

Bowser: 66.56/100

Ike: 67.84/100

Chrom: 69.12/100

Mega-Man: 70.4/100

Greninja: 71.68/100

Pac-Man: 72.96/100

Mario: 74.24/100

Fox: 75.52/100

Cloud: 76.8/100

Roy: 78.08/100

Yoshi: 79.36/100

Y. Link: 80.64/100

Game & Watch: 81.92/100

PKMN Trainer: 83.2/100

S Tier:

The cream of the crop. These characters have the best defensive/offensive game compared to the whole roster. They also have a lot of combo potential that can make many of the other tiers “rage quit.”

Good players will trade blows against each other even with completely different matchups (Zoner vs Rushdown). The top characters are the most dynamic in their category when considering their hit/hurt boxes. Each has a lot in their arsenal that shows their shortcomings on one side but greatly enhances another.

Pros:

Exceptional Characters
Diverse move-set
Great combos
Great damage output

Cons:

Limited selection in tier
Readable

These last combatants are the most desirable among the competitive community, see why.

Inkling: 84.48/100

R.O.B: 85.76/100

Wario: 87.04/100

Lucina: 88.32/100

Wolf: 89.6/100

Peach: 90.88/100

Snake: 92.16/100

Palutena: 93.44/100

Zero Samus: 94.72/100

Joker: 96/100

Pikachu:97.28/100

Shulk:98.56/100

The many fighters of Smash.

All in all, if you work hard with a decent character you can win against some good players. It's about balancing character potential and skill. Get out there and experiment.

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