Super Smash Bros. is an incredible crossover fighting series that has been around since 1999. With every iteration, Nintendo has seemingly only bolstered the highly popular franchise with new features and interesting characters. Well, fans of the series are now deeply entrenched within the franchise’s latest installment.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch has a wonderful lineup of incredible characters to choose from. While many players are happy that the title features such an inclusive lineup, many players are consistently stumped when it comes to choosing a character to play. If you are having a tough time finding a character that’s right for you, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Check out our tier list for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s roster down below.

Tier List Descriptions

Tier S — These characters are highly popular picks among players. If you are looking to gain an advantage over your opponents, you will likely want to pick among these figures.

These characters are highly popular picks among players. If you are looking to gain an advantage over your opponents, you will likely want to pick among these figures. Tier A — These characters are still quite popular choices. Largely considered to be quite effective, each of these characters will likely be beneficial in a variety of scenarios.

These characters are still quite popular choices. Largely considered to be quite effective, each of these characters will likely be beneficial in a variety of scenarios. Tier B — These characters are average. Common picks among players, these characters are generally well balanced and still quite effective in the hands of a skilled player.

These characters are average. Common picks among players, these characters are generally well balanced and still quite effective in the hands of a skilled player. Tier C — These characters are less popular picks. Not quite as well rounded as other characters, these figures will require a skilled player in order to be used effectively.

These characters are less popular picks. Not quite as well rounded as other characters, these figures will require a skilled player in order to be used effectively. Tier D — These characters are the least popular picks among players. Generally believed to be less effective than their counterparts, it is perhaps best to avoid these characters in favor of others.

Tier List as of October 2019

This list was created using smashtierlist.com

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tier List

Tier List updated as of November 2019

S

Daisy

Ike

Inkling

Snake

Lucina

Olimar

Fox

Peach

Pichu

Bayonetta

A

Chrom

Cloud

Donkey Kong

Falco

Greninja

Link

Marth

Palutena

Pikachu

Pokemon Trainer

R.O.B.

Roy

Shulk

Wario

Wolf

Yoshi

B

Bowser

Captain Falcon

Corrin

Diddy Kong

Dr. Mario

Ganondorf

Incineroar

Ivysaur

Lucario

Luigi

Mario

Mega Man

Meta Knight

Mewtwo

Mii Swordfighter

Mr. Game and Watch

Pac-Man

Richter

Ridley

Sheik

Simon

Sonic

Squirtle

Toon Link

Young Link

Zero Suit Samus

C

Charizard

Dark Pit

Dark Samus

Isabelle

Ken

King Dedede

King K. Rool

Lucas

Mii Brawler

Mii Gunner

Ness

Pit

Rosalina and Luma

Ryu

Samus

Villager

Wii Fit Trainer

Zelda

D

Bowser Jr.

Duck Hunt

Ice Climbers

Jigglypuff

Kirby

Little Mac

Piranha Plant

Robin

Tier list previously maintained by Hunter Boyce