
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ike is from the Fire Emblem Series and ranks as a B Tier Pick (Good). This How To Play Ike Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Super Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Ike by playing as Meta Knight in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Super Heavy
Rank: 11-15
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 27-29
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 28-33
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 67
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 58-64
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Ike's side smash attack is extremely powerful, but it leaves him open, so you'll need to read your opponent's moves carefully. You can choose between his Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn costumes.
Ike Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Ike in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Ike is Weak Against are Pichu and Young Link. However, Ike is Strong Against King K. Rool, Jigglypuff, and Kirby.
Ike Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Ike 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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Bair | 10 |
Nair | 13 |
Fair | 14 |
Technique | Description |
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Counter | Counter when getting attacked by adopting a particular stance. The more powerful the attack received is, the stronger the counter will be. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Great Aether | Opponents are launched into the air and struck multiple times. |

All Alternate Ike Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Ike
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Ike based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Ike Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Alucard |
Support Slot 1 | Hard Man |
Support Slot 2 | Shine Sprite |
Support Slot 3 | Victini |
Improves sword and weapon attacks, all special move power, and smash attacks become faster and stronger.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Ike In SSBU
You can Unlock Ike from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Mysterious Dimension (World of Dark)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Little Mac
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Meta Knight
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Ike HERE.
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