Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) Tier List (November 2024)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has evolved rapidly since inception back in December 2018. With the enormous roster size, the frequent patches and DLC additions, players are always finding new ways to make their character stand out above the rest.

Although, now that DLC characters and patches are a thing of the past, it feels like the perfect time to create an official tier list for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Which are lists used to gauge whether a character is viable for competitive play. Without further do, here is our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list. Let’s see how your favorites ranked.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) Tier List

When creating our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list, many factors were taken into consideration. Including their individual strengths and weaknesses as well as their performances in recent tournaments. After much deliberation, here’s how every character in the game ranks on our official SSBU tier list.

S Tier Characters

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

A Tier Characters

• Charizard (Pokémon Trainer)
• Chrom
• Fox
• Greninja
• Inkling
• Ivysaur (Pokémon Trainer)
• Joker
• Lucina
• Mr. Game & Watch
• Pac-Man
• Roy
• Squirtle (Pokémon Trainer)
• Young Link

B Tier Characters

• Bowser
• Captain Falcon
• Dark Samus
• Diddy Kong
• Ken
• Link
• Mega Man
• Ness
• Olimar
• R.O.B.
• Ryu
• Shelk
• Sonic
• Yoshi
• Zelda

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C Tier Characters

• Cloud
• Dark Pit
• Duck Hunt
• Ike
• Lucas
• Luigi
• Min Min
• Pit
• Terry
• Toon Link

D Tier Characters

• Bayonetta
• Byleth
• Corrin
• Donkey Kong
• Falco
• Ice Climbers
• Marth
• Meta Knight
• Mii Brawler
• Rosalina & Luma
• Villager
• Wii Fit Trainer

E Tier Characters

• Banjo & Kazooie
• Bowser Jr.
• Kirby
• Lucario
• Mewtwo
• Mii Gunner
• Mii Swordfighter
• Piranha Plant
• Richter
• Simon

F Tier Characters

• Dr. Mario
• Ganondorf
• Isabelle
• Jigglypuff
• King Dedede
• King K. Rool
• Little Mac

That concludes our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list. Before you leave, don’t forget to check out some of our other Nintendo content here at Gamer Journalist. Like the best 3 player Nintendo Switch games in 2022 or all characters in Mario Strikers: Battle League.