Super Smash Bros Ultimate Dark Samus is from the Metroid Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Dark Samus Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This New Echo character is in the Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Dark Samus by playing as Inkling in the VS. Game Mode.
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| Air Speed | |
| Fall Speed | |
| Run Speed | |
| Dash Speed |
Universe
Metroid
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Tier
C Tier
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Weight
Rank: 8-10
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Air Speed
Average
Rank: 34-36
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Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 63-64
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Run Speed
Average
Rank: 45
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Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 47-52
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Dark Samus joins the battle as Samus's echo fighter. With floatier movement, she's a little different from Samus--and she doesn't roll when dodging or jumping. If you look closely, you can see that her bombs and missiles look a little different, too.
Dark Samus Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Dark Samus in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Dark Samus is Weak Against are Wolf and Fox. However, Dark Samus is Strong Against Bowser, Ganondorf, and Little Mac.
Dark Samus Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Dark Samus Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
| Best Moves | Frame |
|---|---|
| UpB | 4 |
| Uair | 8 |
| Nair, Zair, Usmash | 11 |
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Edge Grapping | If you hit the edge of a platform with some moves, you can dangle from the edge. Once dangling, press the attack button to hoist yourself up and grab the edge. This can also be done by tilting L Stick up. |
| Wall Jumping | While touching the wall in the air, you can kick off the wall in the opposite direction by flicking L Stick away from the wall. |
| Final Smash | Description |
|---|---|
| Zero Laser |
All Alternate Dark Samus Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Dark Samus
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Dark Samus based on their Moves and playstyle.
| Best Dark Samus Spirits | Spirit Name |
|---|---|
| Primary Spirit | Isaac (Dark Dawn) |
| Support Slot 1 | Chozo Statue |
| Support Slot 2 | Fi |
| Support Slot 3 | Weezing |
Improves energy attacks and defense, fire attacks, and neutral special power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Dark Samus In SSBU
You can Unlock Dark Samus from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - The Final Battle
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Samus
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Inkling
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Dark Samus HERE.
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