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    Samus Super Smash Bros Ultimate

    Last updated 8 months ago on July 9, 2020 by RankedBoost

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    Samus Super Smash Bros Ultimate
    Samus

    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Samus is from the Metroid Series and ranks as a B Tier Pick (Good). This How To Play Samus Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Samus by playing as Pit in the VS. Game Mode.

    Weight
    Air Speed
    Fall Speed
    Run Speed
    Dash Speed
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Samus Universe
    Universe
    Metroid
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate Samus Tier
    Tier
    B Tier
    Weight
    Heavy
    Rank: 8-10
    Air Speed
    Average
    Rank: 34-36
    Fall Speed
    Average
    Rank: 63-64
    Run Speed
    Average
    Rank: 45
    Dash Speed
    Average
    Rank: 47-52

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    With her Charge Shot, Missile, and Bomb, Samus has three different projectiles to keep her opponents in check from a distance. When fully charged up, her Charge Shot is quite powerful. For her Final Smash, she launches a wide laser beam that can be moved up and down!

    Samus Counter Matchups

    The best character matchups for Samus in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Samus is Weak Against are Fox and Wolf. However, Samus is Strong Against Ridley, Ganondorf, and Bowser.

    Weak Against
    Fox
    #7
    Wolf
    #44
    Palutena
    #54
    Falco
    #20
    Pichu
    #19

    Strong Against
    Ganondorf
    #23
    Ridley
    #65 NEW
    Bowser
    #14
    King K. Rool
    #67 NEW
    Donkey Kong
    #2

    Samus Best Moves

    Here you can view the Best Samus Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.

    Best MovesFrame
    UpB4
    Uair8
    Nair, Zair, Usmash11
    TechniqueDescription
    Storing Your ChargeSome fighters have special moves that can be charged up. a fully charged special move will deal some serious damage! If you use your shield while charging you can store the charged attack.
    Edge GrappingIf you hit the edge of a platform with some moves, you can dangle from the edge. Once dangling, press the attack button to hoist yourself up and grab the edge. This can also be done by tilting L Stick up.
    Wall JumpingWhile touching the wall in the air, you can kick off the wall in the opposite direction by flicking L Stick away from the wall.
    Final SmashDescription
    Zero Lasercharges her arm cannon and fires a large beam of energy that deals 40% to 78% damage
    SSBU Samus Moves

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    All Alternate Samus Costumes in SSBU

    Images of all Alternate Costumes.

    SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 1SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 2SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 3SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 4SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 5SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 6SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 7SSBU Samus Alternative Costume 8

    Best Spirits for Samus

    These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Samus based on their Moves and playstyle.

    Best Samus SpiritsSpirit Name
    Primary SpiritIsaac (Dark Dawn)
    Support Slot 1Chozo Statue
    Support Slot 2Fi
    Support Slot 3Weezing

    Improves energy attacks and defense, fire attacks, and neutral special power.

    You can learn more about Spirits HERE.

    How To Unlock Samus In SSBU

    You can Unlock Samus from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

    • World of Light Unlock Method - Temple of Light (World of Light)
    • Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Original 8
    • VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Pit

    You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Samus HERE.

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