
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Simon is from the Castlevania Series and ranks as a D Tier Pick (Below Average). This How To Play Simon Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This New character is in the Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Slow Dash Speed. You unlock Simon by playing as in the VS. Game Mode.
Weight | |
Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Heavy
Rank: 11-15
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 64-65
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![]() Fall Speed
Fast
Rank: 7-9
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 65
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![]() Dash Speed
Slow
Rank: 72-73
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The protagonist of Castlevania. He uses his holy whip, Vampire Killer, to perform a smash attack with long reach. He also uses projectiles like an axe, holy water, and cross.
Simon Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Simon in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Simon is Weak Against are Pikachu and Pichu. However, Simon is Strong Against Bowser, Ganondorf, and Charizard.
Simon Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Simon 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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UpB | 6 |
Nair | 11 |
Jab | 16 |
Technique | Description |
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Edge Grapping | If 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. |
Whip Hold | You can dangle the whip by holding down the button for some attacks. After doing so, use L Stick to twirl the whip. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Grand Cross | traps his opponents and hits them with beams of energy |

All Alternate Simon Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Simon
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Simon based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Simon Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Sirius |
Support Slot 1 | Shine Sprite |
Support Slot 2 | Weezing |
Support Slot 3 | Reaper & Reapette |
Improves weapon attacks, fire and explosion moves, and all special move power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Simon In SSBU
You can Unlock Simon from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Near final boss (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Ice Climbers and King K Rool
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Simon HERE.
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