Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List: Best Fighters Ranked (January 2024)

In this article we'll go over all Super Smash Bros Ultimate fighters and rank them from best to worst.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List: Best Fighters Ranked (January 2024)
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tier List: Best Fighters Ranked (January 2024)

With over 80 playable characters, Super Smash Bros Ultimate can be overwhelming for new players trying to pick which fighter to main. While preference and playstyle should factor into your choice, this list highlights some of the objectively stronger and weaker picks based on speed, power, recovery, and overall toolkit. Here's the latest Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list, best fighters ranked.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fighter Tier List

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Here we have compiled a tier list for Super Smash Bros Ultimate best fighters. However, the beauty of Smash is that nearly any fighter can be viable in the right hands, so choose whoever resonates with you. Whether you're a casual or competitive player, we hope these rankings provide a useful jumping off point for exploring Smash Ultimate's massive roster.

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S-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Mario
  • Pikachu
  • Peach
  • Daisy
  • Zero Suit Samus
  • Wario
  • Snake
  • Wolf
  • Palutena
  • Shulk
  • Joker

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A-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Fox
  • Lucina
  • Young Link
  • Roy
  • Chrom
  • Mr. Game & Watch
  • Squirtle
  • Ivysaur
  • Charizard
  • Olimar
  • R.O.B
  • Greninja
  • Pac-Man
  • Inkling

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B-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Link
  • Samus
  • Dark Samus
  • Yoshi
  • Ness
  • Captain Falcon
  • Bowser
  • Shelk
  • Zelda
  • Ike
  • Diddy Kong
  • Sonic
  • Mega Man
  • WII Fit Trainer
  • Duck Hunt
  • Ryu
  • Ken
  • Cloud
  • Terry
  • Min Min

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C-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Luigi
  • Pichu
  • Falco
  • Marth
  • Meta Knight
  • Pit
  • Dark Pit
  • Lucas
  • Toon Link
  • Villager
  • Rosalina & Luma
  • Robin
  • Corrin
  • Bayonetta
  • Ridley
  • MII Brawler
  • Hero
  • Byleth

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D-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Donkey Kong
  • Kirby
  • Jigglypuff
  • Ice Climbers
  • Mewtwo
  • King Dedede
  • Lucario
  • Bowser Jr.
  • Simon
  • Richter
  • King K Rool
  • Isabelle
  • Piranha Plant
  • MII Swordfighter
  • MII Gunner
  • Banjo & Kazoole

F-Tier SSBU Fighter

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  • Dr. Mario
  • Ganondorf
  • Little Mac
  • Incineroar

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