
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ganondorf is from the Zelda Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Ganondorf Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Super Heavy Weight Class and has a Slow Run Speed, Slow Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Ganondorf by playing as Pokemon Trainer in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Super Heavy
Rank: 5
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![]() Air Speed
Slow
Rank: 75-76
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 28-33
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![]() Run Speed
Slow
Rank: 74
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 47-52
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Super Smash Blog Entry
His new design matches his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! Now he uses his sword for all his smash attacks. He's a bit slimmer then he was before, but his Warlock Punch is devastating! For his final smash he transforms into Ganon, The Demon King and quickly charges forward.
Ganondorf Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Ganondorf in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Ganondorf is Weak Against are Richter and Ness. However, Ganondorf is Strong Against Little Mac, Ryu, and Kirby.
Ganondorf Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Ganondorf Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Nair | 10 |
Uair | 11 |
Bair | 13 |
Final Smash | Description |
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Demon King Ganon | Ganon rams sideways across the stage. |

All Alternate Ganondorf Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Ganondorf
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Ganondorf based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Ganondorf Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Chun-Li |
Support Slot 1 | Wolfen |
Support Slot 2 | Rock Mario |
Support Slot 3 | Victini |
Improves overall physical strength, has increased shield damage, and smash attacks become faster and stronger.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Ganondorf In SSBU
You can Unlock Ganondorf from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Sacred Land (World of Dark)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Ryu
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Pokemon Trainer
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Ganondorf HERE.
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