
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Roy is from the Fire Emblem Series and ranks as a S Tier Pick (Best). This How To Play Roy 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, Super Fast Dash Speed. You unlock Roy by playing as Lucario in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Medium
Rank: 36-39
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Average
Rank: 4-5
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Super Fast
Rank: 10-15
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![]() Run Speed
Fast
Rank: 12
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![]() Dash Speed
Super Fast
Rank: 11-12
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Get up close and personal for major damage! Unlike Marth, Roy's attacks are more powerful the closer you get to the base of his blade. For his Final Smash, his sword bursts into flame and sends anyone caught in the blast flying.
Roy Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Roy in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Roy is Weak Against are Snake and R.O.B.. However, Roy is Strong Against Bowser, Ganondorf, and Donkey Kong.
Roy Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Roy 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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Uair | 8 |
Nair, UpB | 9 |
Usmash | 12 |
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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Critical Hit | Charged opponent(s) on contact is subjected to a one-hit KO. |

All Alternate Roy Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Roy
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Roy based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Roy Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Alucard |
Support Slot 1 | Hard Man |
Support Slot 2 | Reaper & Reapette |
Support Slot 3 | Weezing |
Improves sword and weapon attacks, side special power, and fire attacks.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Roy In SSBU
You can Unlock Roy 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 Little Mac
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Lucario
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Roy HERE.
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