This is the SSBU Tier List. This Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list is a combination of assessments from many well-known names in the Super Smash Bros community. The tier list will be a good reference for early stages of the game (the game has just released for under a week!). Therefore, over time, characters ranks & points will likely to be adjusted along with the current meta of the game. Just make sure that you don’t totally rely on the tier list to make the decision. Just enjoy the game!
There will be 2 types of SSBU Tier List for your choice of reference:
- The short & simple version: this Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list version is taken from the details tier list table. This list use only the Average point to give you an overall view of where the position of each character is. Details tier list set up will be explained clearer in the full version.
- The full version: This version will be providing you with as many details about SSBU Tier List as possible.
Table of Contents
Update: January 9, 2019
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Short and simple Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU Tier List
S Tier (Point: 5 – 4.5)
- Pichu, Inkling, Daisy, Peach, Fox, Palutena, Chrom
A Tier (Point: 4.4 – 3.5)
- Olimar, Lucina, Young Link, Snake, Marth, Pikachu, Squirtle, Cloud, Roy
B Tier (Point: 3.4 – 3)
- Ike, R.O.B., Wolf, Mega Man, Wario, Shulk, Pokemon Trainer, Greninja
C Tier (Point: 2.9 – 2)
- Donkey Kong, Mewtwo, Lucario, Ness, Link, Zero Suit Samus, Yoshi, Richter, Simon, Ivysaur, Charizard, Meta Knight, Pit, Dark Pit, Sonic, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Villager, Ken, Falco, Captain Falcon, Mii Swordfighter, Toon Link, Ridley, Zelda, Mario
D Tier (Point: 1.9 – 0)
- Ryu, Bowser, Isabelle, Lucas, Dark Samus, Samus, Robin, Corrin, King Dedede, Dr. Mario, Ice Climbers, Rosalina & Luma, PAC-MAN, Wii Fit Trainer, Mii Gunner, Bayonetta, Incineroar, Sheik, Duck Hunt Duo, Jigglypuff, King K. Rool, Ganondorf, Mr. Game & Watch, Bowser Jr., Kirby, Mii Brawler, Little Mac
Full Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU Tier List
SSBU tier list set up: The Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list is constructed based on the criteria and calculation below.
- Gathering the assessments of most well-known players and streamers in Super Smash Bros Ultimate game.
- Characters that stay on top of any list will have 5 points. The lower their positions are, the lower their points.
- Characters will be rated in the scale of 0 to 5. 0 point means worst, and 5 points means best.
- If characters stay in the middle of any list, they will have the points in between depending on the number of the tiers in each list.
Here is the updated date from different assessments:
- Ryuga: 12/22/2018
- Rain + Shogun: 12/26/2018
- dyr: 12/26/2018
- Blank: 12/30/2018
- Pandarian: 12/31/2018
- ANTi: 1/1/2019
- Sol: 1/2/2019
- Jtails: 1/3/2019
- BestNess: 1/4/2019
- Greward: 1/7/2019
- IzAw: 1/7/2019
So, by using the average points from different sources. This SSBU tier list might reflect better accuracy. Just make sure to keep visiting this Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list for regular points update.
Note to players who use Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU Tier List
- Use the SEARCH function either on your browser or at the table will help you A LOT!
- This table of Super Smash Bros Ultimate tier list is optimized to be used on mobile devices. However, for best visibility, it is highly recommended to use this table on desktop.
Also, if you need to unlock all character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, don’t forget to check after the tier list. 🙂
Details tier list table (with sorting)
| Player | Ryuga | Rain + Shogun | dyr | Blank | Pandarian | ANTi | Sol | Jtails | BestNess | Greward | IzAw | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | ||||||||||||
| Pichu | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Inkling | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Daisy | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Peach | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Fox | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.7 |
| Palutena | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Chrom | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Olimar | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Lucina | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Young Link | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Snake | 4.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Marth | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Pikachu | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Squirtle | ? | ? | ? | 3.8 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 3.8 |
| Cloud | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Roy | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Ike | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| R.O.B. | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Wolf | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 3.2 |
| Mega Man | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Wario | 1.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Shulk | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
| Pokemon Trainer | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Greninja | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| Donkey Kong | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Mewtwo | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | ? | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Lucario | 2.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 4.0 | ? | 2.7 |
| Ness | 2.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Link | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Zero Suit Samus | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Yoshi | 1.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Richter | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Simon | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Ivysaur | ? | ? | ? | 2.5 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2.5 |
| Charizard | ? | ? | ? | 2.5 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2.5 |
| Meta Knight | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.0 | ? | 2.5 |
| Pit | 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Dark Pit | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Sonic | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Diddy Kong | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Luigi | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| Villager | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | ? | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Ken | 2.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | ? | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Falco | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.0 | ? | 2.1 |
| Captain Falcon | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Mii Swordfighter | ? | ? | ? | ? | 3.0 | ? | 2.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Toon Link | 1.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Ridley | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Zelda | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Mario | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Ryu | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | ? | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Bowser | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Isabelle | 2.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | ? | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Lucas | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | ? | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Dark Samus | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Samus | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Robin | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Corrin | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| King Dedede | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Dr. Mario | 1.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | ? | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Ice Climbers | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | ? | 1.6 |
| Rosalina & Luma | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| PAC-MAN | 1.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | ? | 1.5 |
| Wii Fit Trainer | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | ? | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 2.0 | ? | 1.3 |
| Mii Gunner | ? | ? | ? | ? | 2.0 | ? | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Bayonetta | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Incineroar | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Sheik | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Duck Hunt Duo | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Jigglypuff | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| King K. Rool | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Ganondorf | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Mr. Game & Watch | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | ? | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Bowser Jr. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Kirby | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Mii Brawler | ? | ? | ? | ? | 0.0 | ? | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ? | 0.3 |
| Little Mac | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU Characters Unlock
With the Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU Characters Unlock guide here, we have two unlock information that you might find them useful to unlock your favorite character. When using this Super Smash Bros Ultimate Characters Unlock guide, make sure you follow the unlock character tips for fast and better results.
- Characters unlock route (image). Click to go.
- Characters unlock through scenarios. Click to go.
Characters unlock route (image)
Some notes for character unlock list for classic mode in Super Smash Bros Ultimate:
- Follow the arrow paths down for each character unlock method.
- The arrow that points from one character to another represents who you need to play on classic mode to unlock them.
- Many characters have multiple unlocks. Keep unlocking people down the line to get the character you want.
This tree gives you a better understanding on who unlocks who in classic mode, so you can choose which characters you want to unlock first.
Characters unlock through scenarios
With the table below, you will know where, when and who you can unlock at each point of Super Smash Bros Ultimate game.
Some notes for the in-game play when unlocking characters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate:
- If you play WoL for a few matches, then exit out of WoL, you fight a character. Uses the 10 minute timer and Vs. Mode Unlock order.
- Everybody is in World of Light, including Cloud.
- Characters can be unlocked from Tourney Mode.
- Classic Mode unlocks are not random (please check the unlock tree above).
- Unlocks outside of classic and WoL are in a 10 minute timer. Timer is removed when you exit out the game.
- The strategy is to play a 1 stock match, self-destruct, unlock a character, exit out of Ultimate, reopen, rinse and repeat.
- It takes roughly 1 HOUR AND A HALF to unlock EVERYONE!
- Timer can still be bypassed, this is more of a 2nd requirement to unlocking characters.
Note to use the Super Smash Bros Ultimate: SSBU characters unlock table:
- Use the SEARCH function either on your browser or at the table will help you A LOT!
- This table of Super Smash Bros Ultimate characters unlock is optimized to be used on mobile devices. However, for best visibility, it is highly recommended to use this table on desktop.
- Characters are unlocked through one of 4+ scenarios. Unlocks are not random. If you fail, you can try again in the challenger approaching menu. The fastest way to unlock everyone is roughly an hour. Yes, you can unlock Cloud in World of Light.
| Characters | World of Light | Classic Mode (may not be accurate) | VS Mode Unlock Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario | World of Light, 1st Character you met | Original 8 | Ness |
| Donkey Kong | World of Light, Marth route | Original 8 | Zelda |
| Link | World of Light, Villager route | Original 8 | Bowser |
| Samus | World of Light | Original 8 | Pit |
| Dark Samus | The Final Battle | Unlocked by Samus | Inkling |
| Yoshi | World of Light, Shiek route (Ribbon Road) | Original 8 | Villager |
| Kirby | Starter Character | Original 8 | Marth |
| Fox | World of Light | Original 8 | Young Link |
| Pikachu | World of Light | Original 8 | Wii Fit Trainer |
| Luigi | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | Unlocked by Ike | Ice Climbers |
| Ness | World of Light (Magicant-like area) | Unlocked by Kirby | Captain Falcon |
| Captain Falcon | World of Light, Villager route | Unlocked by Fox | Peach |
| Jigglypuff | World of Light, Shiek's route | Unlocked by Ness (1st time) | Ryu |
| Peach | World of Light (The Molten Fortress Sub-area) | Unlocked by Falco | Ike |
| Daisy | World of Dark (Defeat Dry Bowser's Spirit at Dracula's Castle before encountering) | Unlocked by Falco | Jigglypuff |
| Bowser | World of Light (The Molten Fortress Sub-area) | King K Rool | |
| Ice Climbers | World of Light, Villager route | Unlocked by King K Rool | Sonic |
| Shiek | World of Light, one of 3 Starter Pokemon (One of the first 3 routes) | Unlocked by King Dedede, Pokemon Trainer | Simon |
| Zelda | World of Dark (Sacred Land) | Zero Suit Samus | |
| Dr. Mario | World of Light, Marth Route (Near Lumious City) | Unlocked by Roy, Bayonetta, King K Rool | Little Mac |
| Pichu | World of Light | Unlocked by Isabelle | Isabelle |
| Falco | World of Light (Space) | Unlocked by Peach and Captain Falcon | Shulk |
| Marth | World of Light, one of 3 Starter Pokemon (One of the first 3 routes) | Lucina | |
| Lucina | World of Dark (Right route, The Dark Realm) | Unlocked by Marth, Ryu | Wario |
| Young Link | World of Dark (Sacred Land) | Unlocked by Simon | Ridley |
| Ganondorf | World of Dark (Sacred Land) | Unlocked by Ryu | Pokemon Trainer |
| Mewtwo | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension, defeat Wispy Woods’ spirit) | Lucario | |
| Roy | The Final Battle | Unlocked by Little Mac | Daisy |
| Chrom | World of Dark (Sacred Land. Near a treasure chest. Press (A) on an open treasure chest.) | Unlocked by Ridley, Yoshi | Roy |
| Mr. Game&Watch | World of Light | Unlocked by ROB | King Dedede |
| Meta Knight | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | R.O.B. | |
| Pit | World of Light | Falco | |
| Dark Pit | World of Dark (Defeat Boo's Spirit at Dracula's Castle before encounter) | Unlocked by Wario | Luigi |
| Zero Suit Samus | World of Light | Unlocked by Captain Falcon | Pichu |
| Lucas | |||
| Wario | World of Dark (Defeat Mummy Spirit's at Dracula's Castle before encounter) | Unlocked by Cloud | Richter |
| Snake | World of Light, Marth route (Base (Metal Gear-Like area)) (Get Otacan's spirit first) | Unlocked by Meta Knight | Diddy Kong |
| Ike | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | Unlocked by Little Mac | Meta Knight |
| Pokemon Trainer | World of Light | Unlocked by Bowser and Donkey Kong. If already unlocked Sonic, unlocked by Mario | Snake |
| Diddy Kong | World of Light (Near DK Island) | Unlocked by Dark Pit | Ganondorf |
| Lucas | World of Light | Unlocked by Corrin, Ken | Corrin |
| Sonic | World of Dark (Sacred Land) | Unlocked by Mario | Mega Man |
| King Dedede | World of Light (Sub-area) | Unlocked by Pokemon Trainer | Bayonetta |
| Olimar | World of Light, Marth Route | Unlocked by Little Mac | Toon Link |
| Lucario | World of Light, Villager Route | Unlocked by Yoshi | Rosalina and Luma |
| ROB | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | Unlocked by Luigi | Incineroar |
| Toon Link | World of Light | Unlocked by Richter | Shiek |
| Wolf | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | Unlocked by Peach | Olimar |
| Villager | World of Light, one of 3 Starter Pokemon (One of the first 3 routes) | PacMan | |
| Mega Man | World of Light, Marth Route (Near Sigma Spirit) | Unlocked by Wario | Dark Samus |
| Wii Fit Trainer | World of Light, Marth Route (Lumious City) | Unlocked by Inkling | Wolf |
| Rosalina | World of Dark (Top middle route, Dark Realm) | Unlocked by Pokemon Trainer, Pichu, Donkey Kong | Mr Game & Watch |
| Little Mac | World of Light | Unlocked by Bayonetta | Robin |
| Greninja | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension) | Unlocked by Rosalina | Dark Pit |
| Mii Brawler | World of Dark (Sacred Realm. Complete a puzzle involving red and blue torches) | Not Playable in Classic | Cloud |
| Mii Swordfighter | World of Light, Villager route (Town) | Not Playable in Classic | Duck Hunt |
| Mii Gunner | World of Light | Not Playable in Classic | Ken |
| Palutena | The Final Battle (Near Mythra’s Spirit) | Unlocked by Lucas, Ryu, Young Link | Greninja |
| Pac-Man | World of Light, Marth route | If already unlocked Jigglypuff, unlocked by Ness | Chrom |
| Robin | World of Dark (Defeat Werewolf’s spirit in Dracula’s Castle before entering) | Unlocked by Zelda | Mewtwo |
| Shulk | World of Light | Unlocked by Pikachu | Bowser Jr |
| Bowser Jr. | World of Dark (Sacred Land) | Unlocked by Falco, Donkey Kong | Dr Mario |
| Duck Hunt | World of Light, Marth route (Hidden Forest) | Unlocked by Pichu | Palutena |
| Ryu | World of Light (World Tour) | Unlocked by Marth | |
| Ken | World of Dark (Dracula’s Castle) | Unlocked by Duck Hunt, Ryu | |
| Cloud | World of Dark (Sacred Land. Unlock Zelda first, path will upon up to lead to him) | Unlocked by Dark Samus | |
| Corrin | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension, near Azura’s spirit) | ||
| Bayonetta | The Final Battle | Unlocked By Sonic | |
| Inkling | World of Light (Nintendo Themed City Northwest of Starting Area) | Unlocked by Samus | |
| Ridley | World of Dark (Defeat The Creature & Flea Man spirit in Dracula's Castle before encounter) | Unlocked by Lucina | |
| Simon | World of Light (Near final boss) | Unlocked by Ice Climbers and King K Rool | |
| Richter | World of Dark (Defeat all dark spirits in Dracula's Castle before encounter. Nearby Clock Tower.) | Unlocked by Snake and Young Link | |
| King K Rool | World of Dark (Mysterious Dimension, near Risky Boots’ spirit) | Unlocked by Link | |
| Isabelle | World of Light, Villager route | Unlocked by Samus, Shulk | |
| Incineroar | World of Dark (Left Route, The Dark Realm) | Unlocked by Wii Fit Trainer | |
| Piranha Plant | DLC | DLC |
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- Tier list combination: u/inktivate
- Unlock tree: u/Dabomb1246, /u/darksplaze
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