Best Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS Characters

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS is not just a game. It's a thrilling experience, a battleground where iconic characters from various franchises clash to prove their mettle.

This game opens up a realm of possibilities where your strategies, reflexes, and character choices play pivotal roles in determining your success in the battles. Whether it's the speed and agility of Sonic or the unparalleled strength and reach of Donkey Kong, every character can cater to a different style of play, offering endless opportunities for learning and mastery. It's no easy task to pick the top-tier characters, considering how each brings its own set of skills, abilities, and of course, its distinctive charm to the table.

1. Ike

   

   Ike is the protagonist of the video game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for the Nintendo GameCube and one of the central characters in its sequel Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for the Wii. He is the leader of the Greil Mercenaries and is notable as the first main character in the series who is not of noble... read more

   He may be heavy, but he's the most powerful guy with a counterattack. No wonder my best characters are all Fire Emblem characters in Super Smash Bros.!

   Hey, I don't know about you, but my best moments on Wii and GameCube, apart from Smash and MK6, are the Fire Emblem games. Ike was so cool, and it was a nice break from Marth.

   I love him and his games. But the best thing about him is that he fights for his friends.

2. Shulk

   

   Shulk is a fictional character and the protagonist from Monolith Soft's 2010 role-playing video game Xenoblade Chronicles, part of their overarching Xeno series of video games. He is known for wielding the Monado, a powerful weapon that grants him visions of the future. Shulk has also appeared as a playable... read more

3. Kirby

   

   Kirby is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Kirby series of video games, owned by Nintendo and developed by HAL Laboratory. His first appearance was in Kirby's Dream Land, released in 1992 for the Game Boy. The pink, spherical hero is known for his ability to inhale enemies and copy their... read more

   It's funny when you see him send everything flying with the hammer!

   He is my main, and he's a very good character. I like him a lot.

4. Zero Suit Samus

   

5. Marth

   

   Marth is a fictional character from the Fire Emblem series, which is developed by Intelligent Systems and owned by Nintendo. He is a Lord-class protagonist featured in the first and third games of the series, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. He... read more

   He's the best character in the franchise. He is so cool that people are anxious to get his amiibo.

6. Little Mac

   

   Little Mac is a fictional boxer and the main protagonist of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! video game series. He first appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! released in 1987 for the NES. Known for his small stature and underdog persona, Little Mac's signature move is the "Star Uppercut," a powerful punch activated... read more

   It was a tough transition from Brawl to the 3DS. My favorite characters in Brawl were Lucario and Wolf. I was starting to grow out of Lucario when I bought the 3DS. Now, Little Mac, PAC-MAN, Pikachu, and Donkey Kong are my favorites. I love this game.

   Snake was my best after Brawl, so I was sad to see him go - until I played with Little Mac. I would like to see Snake return, but Mac, Charizard, and Captain Falcon are enough.

   His jump sucks badly, but he makes up for it with his speed and attack.

7. Rosalina & Luma

   

   Rosalina, known as Rosetta in Japan, is a major character in the Mario franchise created by Nintendo. She first appeared in the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii and later returned in its sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, in 2010. Since then, she has been featured in many main-series Mario... read more

   I love every move. Rosalina and Luma can jump high and fast, attack in two places, throw people off-screen, and much more.

8. Captain Falcon

   

   Douglas Jay Falcon, known commonly as Captain Falcon, is a playable character in the racing video game series F-Zero. He first appeared in the original F-Zero game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990. Captain Falcon is also a prominent fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series... read more

   Solid secondary player after Little Mac.

   He's fast, strong, and has a cool hitbox. His Knee of Justice is one of his best moves.

9. Luigi

   

   Luigi is a major character in video games and related media produced by Nintendo. He was originally introduced as a green-colored palette swap of Mario and is portrayed as Mario's younger, taller fraternal twin brother.

   Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi appears in many... read more

10. Bowser

    

    Bowser is the main antagonist of the Mario Bros. franchise. From kidnapping Princess Peach to disrupting games in the Mario Party spinoff series, this king of the Koopas has become a recurring enemy in the series. He first appeared in the 1985 video game Super Mario Bros., in which he kidnapped Princess... read more

    He's a powerhouse. He has decent speed, hits the hardest out of anyone, and is tough to knock out. He can be a huge threat in multiplayer. If you can learn how to play as him, you can win 9 times out of 10.

    Body slamming people off the sides of stages is the best thing ever.

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    Mewtwo

    

    Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon. Designed by Ken Sugimori, it first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.

    Created by Dr. Fuji through gene splicing to clone Mew, Mewtwo is known in game lore as one of the most powerful Pokémon. In later games, it can undergo Mega Evolution into... read more

    Mewtwo has a great Super Smash move!

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    Cloud

    

    Cloud Strife is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square Enix's 1997 role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII. He has also appeared in numerous sequels, spin-offs, and related media, including Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Cloud is known for his... read more

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13. Meta Knight

    

    Meta Knight is a fictional character from the Kirby series of video games created by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory. He is often portrayed as one of Kirby's rivals, although he sometimes allies with Kirby to battle common enemies.... read more

    Meta Knight was insane in Brawl. In Smash 4, his recovery and hitbox got nerfed a bit to make him balanced.

14. Mega Man

    

    Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is the title character and protagonist of Capcom's Mega Man video game series. He first appeared in 1987 and is known for his special ability to copy the weapons of defeated Robot Masters. Over the years, Mega Man has become an iconic character in gaming history,... read more

    I always play as him in Smash Bros. He has amazing moves, and I've gotten used to them all. And don't forget about his final Smash.

    He is awesome! Why is he not #2? Of course, Mii Fighter should be #1.

    He is the best character in the game.

15. Lucario

    

    Lucario was created by Ken Sugimori and first appeared as a central character in the film Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It was later introduced in the main series games with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Lucario has since appeared in numerous sequels, spinoff titles, and a wide range of merchandise... read more

    I love Pokémon Diamond, and this guy is an amazing beast in attack. He's my main in both Pokémon and Brawl. That killer Aura Sphere comes back, Ganon NPC hammers him down, and you're screaming, No, Lucario, please get up! Then he does. He gets up, smashes Ganon into a wall with Force Palm, and lands a fully charged Aura Sphere to the face. Ouch.

    The aura is with Lucario and his team. He Mega Evolves and synergy bursts.

    He gets stronger when he takes more damage.

16. Mario

    

    Mario, originally named Jumpman, is the main character of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and was created by Nintendo of Japan's game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Mario appears in nearly every game in the series, including many spin-off titles, with a few exceptions such as New Super Luigi U, the Luigi's... read more

    Mario's my favorite game in video game history, and Mario is my favorite character from that game.

    Mario is my favorite thing ever (including myself).

17. Mii Fighter

    

    Mii Fighters are good for starters, sort of.

18. Sheik

    

    Wow, another ninja! I just got my friend to beat the Water Temple, and holy moly, who is that badass fellow? What, that's Zelda? Shut up, don't hate on my bro! Wait, is he Impa's brother? What, he really is Zelda? What? How? Mind blown!

    Sheik is like Sonic, and I like that gameplay style so much.

19. Pikachu

    

    Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ) is a species of Pokémon that appears in video games, animated television shows and movies, trading card games, and comic books licensed by The Pokémon Company. It is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and is widely considered the most iconic Pokémon. Pikachu is well known for... read more

20. Sonic

    

    Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

    I think a custom Sonic is great because if you get all of his custom moves, you've basically got a beast of a character. He also has a pretty good Smash move and another strong (but hard to control) Smash move. And really, guys, Rosalina and her Star thingy should be here.

    P.S. Please, please, please keep Solid Snake in the game after Ultimate.

    I like how Sonic plays - fast and weak, but he can easily get past any defense you throw at him.

    Sonic should be at least number 2 or 3!

21. Link

    

    Link refers to several different incarnations of the same protagonist in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. Each incarnation of Link is typically chosen by the gods to protect the land of Hyrule from evil forces, often wielding the Master Sword and bearing the Triforce of Courage. His main goal is... read more

    Talking about Zelda, this badass, left-handed, blue-eyed blonde (one of the most statistically improbable features) is one of the most famous gaming characters. He has slain demons, all-powerful dragons, and conquered the Water Temple - except when I'm playing.

    I never lose with him. His up special is an almost guaranteed KO. His final Smash is so powerful, and nobody can get close to you.

    He's powerful, has an awesome voice, and an awesome final Smash.

22. Ganondorf

    

    Ganon, referred to as Ganondorf in his human form, is a fictional character and the central antagonist of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series. He is a power-hungry Gerudo who possesses the Triforce of Power and seeks to conquer Hyrule by obtaining the remaining pieces of the Triforce. Ganon has appeared... read more

    Similar to Captain Falcon, but slower, with more hitbox and launch power.

23. Greninja

    

    Greninja is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It evolves from Frogadier and is the final evolution of the Water-type starter Froakie. In addition to the standard Torrent ability shared by Water-type starters, Greninja can have the Protean ability, which changes its type to match the... read more

    Love Water-type, love ninjas, love Pokémon, love shurikens - well, this guy is your god.

    His side special and speed are amazing.

24. Lucina

    

    Lucina is one of the main characters in Fire Emblem Awakening and a playable fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. She is the daughter of Chrom and a skilled swordswoman who travels back in time to prevent a disastrous future. Lucina is recognized for her strong sense of justice and devotion to her... read more

    Whenever people ask me who my favorite Fire Emblem character is, I'd say there really is no contest. I HATE it when she gets Star KO'd. She's awesome. Also, Lucina is one of my mains. Not only that, but she is also very attractive. No denying that. Look at those eyes.

    Lucina kicks butt. That is why she is a good fighter.

25. Dr. Mario

    

    Dr. Mario is the persona Mario adopts in the Dr. Mario video game series. In this role, Mario wears a lab coat, a head mirror, and a stethoscope. He first appeared as Dr. Mario in the 1990 puzzle game of the same name.

26. Fox

    

    Fox McCloud is an anthropomorphic fox and the main character in the Star Fox video game series. He made his debut in Star Fox for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Fox is the son of James McCloud, who was presumed lost during a mission.... read more

27. Villager

    

    Villager rocks! He has the best recovery in the whole game and has lots of long-distance skills.