
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Roy is from the Fire Emblem Series and ranks as a A Tier Pick (Strong). 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, Super Fast Air Speed, 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
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Super Fast
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Fast
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![]() Run Speed
Fast
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Fast
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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.
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.
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.
Counter Matchups
The Best Character Matchups for Roy, these are Counter Picks Roy is Weak Against.
- Bayonetta
- Pichu
- Pikachu
- Captain Falcon
- Cloud
Roy Movesets
Here you can view all the Neutral, Dash, Defensive, Tilt, Smash, Grab, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
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. |

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All Alternate Roy Costumes in SSBU
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