Overview
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features a large, diverse roster of playable characters drawn from Nintendo first-party franchises and third-party guest series. This reference lists every fighter accessible in standard and online play, including base characters, alternate costumes that change appearance and, in some cases, abilities, and distinct forms that unlock via Spirits, Adventure Mode progression, or special conditions. It is designed as an evergreen resource for newcomers, returning players, and collectors tracking roster completeness.
How to Read This List
Characters are grouped by primary franchise origin. Within each group, entries follow base characters first, then palette swaps and alternate costumes, followed with special or temporary forms. Where relevant, notes indicate mechanics such as Echo Fighters, Fighter Spirits, Spoiler restrictions, and whether the content is unlocked in single-player or requires local versus modes.
Nintendo First-Party Characters
Original Nintendo Cast and Veterans
- Mario (default, Fire, Ice, Hammer, Doctor, Guardian) — forms include Cat and Giga
- Luigi (default, Poltergust) — forms include Negative
- Peach (default, Daisy) — forms include Parasol and Cat Peach
- Bowser (default, Dry Bowser, Mecha) — forms include Giga Bowser
- Link (default, Hero, Trick, Classic) — forms include Toon and Dark
- Samus (default, Zero Suit) — forms include Fusion Suit, Dark Samus, and Gunner
- Yoshi (default, Bird, Cat, Dinosaur) — forms include Metal and Egg
- Kirby — multiple inhale forms and color swaps unlocked via Spirit effects or Single-player collectibles
- Pikachu and Pichu — forms include Partner and G-Max
- Fox (default, Wolf) — forms include Arwing-based costume sets
- Falco (default) — forms include Black and Ice variants
- Captain Falcon (default) — forms include Blue Falcon and Dragon
- Donkey Kong (default, Tiki) — forms include Jungle and Rambi
- Diddy Kong (default) — forms include Jet and Space
- K. Rool (default) — forms include Barrels and Blast
- Game & Watch — multiple stage-specific fighter sets
- Ryu (default) — forms include Classic and Oni-focused appearances
- Banjo & Kazooie (default) — forms include alternate feather and vehicle skins
- Terry (default) — forms include classic and Power Charge outfits
- Ken (default) — forms include alternate gis and recolors
- Incineroar (default) — forms include Charizard and wrestler variants
- Sora — forms include multiple attire sets tied to Kingdom Hearts worlds
- Sephiroth — forms include One-Winged and weapons-focused appearances
- Cloud (default, Advent Children) — forms include War and Espirit variations
- Byleth (default, male and female) — forms include alternate uniform and Crest bearer appearances
- Sword Trainer (default) — uses a generic Fighter appearance for Spirits training
- Daisy (default) — forms include sporty and tennis-inspired costumes
- Dr. Mario (default) — forms include Virus-themed palette swaps
- Ice Climbers — default with multiple bug-catching and seasonal look sets
- Mii Fighters — default, Brawler, Swordfighter, and Gunner presets with extensive costume options
Echo Fighters and Region Variants
Several characters use shared move sets with visual and balance tweaks, often labeled as Echo Fighters. This list treats them as distinct entries because they appear as separate selectable fighters in Ultimate.
- Dark Pit (Pit Echo)
- Wolf (Fox Echo)
- Shulk (Monado-focused moveset, distinct from standard fighters)
- Little Mac (default, Giga Mac forms)
- Wii Fit Trainer (default, as separate fighter from Trainer Spirits)
- WarioWare, Inc. (Special Moveset and aesthetic variants)
- Mii Fighters — costumes aligned with Brawler, Swordfighter, Gunner classes
Spoiler-Flagged Fighters
Certain fighters and forms are restricted behind Adventure Mode progress or versus requirements; many are unlocked by completing specific Spirit battles or story objectives.
- Hero (Luminary class) — requires Adventure Mode unlock
- Mii Brawlers tied to event-style challenges
- Various Fighter Spirits and non-playable reference icons (do not appear as selectable fighters)