Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ridley is from the Metroid Series and ranks as a C Tier Pick (Average). This How To Play Ridley Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This New character is in the Heavy Weight Class and has a Fast Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Ridley by playing as in the VS. Game Mode.
| Weight | |
| Air Speed | |
| Fall Speed | |
| Run Speed | |
| Dash Speed |
 Universe Metroid |
 Tier C Tier |
 Weight Heavy Rank: 11-15 |
 Air Speed Average Rank: 41-44 |
 Fall Speed Fast Rank: 16 |
 Run Speed Fast Rank: 9 |
 Dash Speed Average Rank: 65 |
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Joining the battle from the storied Metroid series, Ridley's long tail and sharp claws let him unleash a torrent of devastating attacks. His Final Smash is a powerful stream of plasma breath intense enough to bring down Samus's starship.
Ridley Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Ridley in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Ridley is Weak Against are Pikachu and Pichu. However, Ridley is Strong Against Little Mac, Ganondorf, and Incineroar.
Ridley Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Ridley Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
| Best Moves | Frame |
|---|---|
| Nair | 11 |
| Usmash | 12 |
| Fair, Bair | 13 |
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple Jumps | Some fighters can jump in the air multiple times. Each time you jump, the jump height will decrease. |
| Final Smash | Description |
|---|---|
| Plasma Scream | Rushes forward when this Final Smash move is activated. If the rush connects with any opponents, a cinematic sequence begins. |
Ridley Amiibo for SSBU
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All Alternate Ridley Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Ridley
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Ridley based on their Moves and playstyle.
| Best Ridley Spirits | Spirit Name |
|---|---|
| Primary Spirit | Chun-Li |
| Support Slot 1 | Weezing |
| Support Slot 2 | Rathalos |
| Support Slot 3 | Shine Sprite |
Improves overall physical strength, fire and explosion attacks, air attacks, and all special move power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Ridley In SSBU
You can Unlock Ridley from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Defeat The Creature & Flea Man spirit in Dracula's Castle before encounter (World of Dark)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Lucina
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Ridley HERE.
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