
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Palutena is from the Kid Icarus Series and ranks as a S Tier Pick (Best). This How To Play Palutena Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Medium Weight Class and has a Fast Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Palutena by playing as Greninja in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
![]() Weight
Medium
Rank: 49-50
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 55-56
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 45-48
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![]() Run Speed
Fast
Rank: 15
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 24-26
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With her wings and staff, this goddess's attacks cover a wide range. With her up smash, neutral special, and side special, she can create a ranged attack in almost every direction except for directly beneath her! Keep the pressure on your opponents from a distance with ranged attacks!
Palutena Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Palutena in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Palutena is Weak Against are Pichu and Pikachu. However, Palutena is Strong Against King Dedede, Ridley, and King K. Rool.
Palutena Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Palutena 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 | 8 |
Bair | 11 |
Fair | 12 |
Technique | Description |
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Counter and Reflect | Down special is actually two moves in one. It can counter when attacked, and it projects a reflecting plate when hit with a projectile. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Black Hole Laser | Palutena summons a black hole and then fires a huge laser beam. |

All Alternate Palutena Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Palutena
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Palutena based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Palutena Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Marx (True Form) |
Support Slot 1 | Revali |
Support Slot 2 | Shine Sprite |
Support Slot 3 | Victini |
Improves all magic attacks, projectiles, all special move power, and smash attacks become faster and stronger.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Palutena In SSBU
You can Unlock Palutena from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Final Battle - Near Mythra’s Spirit
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Lucas, Ryu, Young Link
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Greninja
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Palutena HERE.
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