Luigi (Super Smash Bros.)


 * This article is about Luigi's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For other uses, see Luigi.

Throughout Nintendo history, Luigi (, Ruīji) has always lived in Mario's shadow. Super Smash Bros. is no exception, as Luigi is often considered as just an inferior version of Mario excluding his up B attack. Regardless, Luigi should still not be underestimated as his combos, although less varied and versatile than Mario's, can be followed by his devastating Flaming Uppercut attack.

Description
Though often hidden in his older brother Mario's shadow, Luigi, is in reality, very popular. Taller than Mario, Luigi also jumps higher. Although he didn't appear in Super Mario 64, in Mario Kart 64 he performed to the best of his ability. For one who always seems to be in the background, he has many fans who eagerly await his appearance. Luigi is a comistic brother of Mario's and is always almost at his side. Luigi is... well, a sidekick to Mario.

Works: Mario Bros. (NES), Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES), Mario Kart 64 (N64)

Pros

 * Powerful finisher (Up B)
 * Down & Up Specials give huge vertical recovery
 * Has a projectile
 * Has the highest initial jump
 * His Down B can be used in his recovery

Cons

 * Slow movement
 * Predictable recovery
 * Low reach
 * Low traction
 * Bad dash attack
 * Has difficulty starting combos at low percentages (30% and below)

How to unlock Luigi
To unlock Luigi in Super Smash Bros., successfully complete all Bonus 1 Break the Targets levels with each of the eight original characters. You will then have to face Luigi with the character you used most recently in a 1-stock battle for the privilege of playing as him. If you do not beat Luigi, you can simply return to the Break the Targets menu and complete just one of the levels to have a chance at fighting him again.

Master Hand strategy
The key to fighting the Master Hand as Luigi in SSB is making effective use of your shield as well as making effective use of not using your shield. The Master Hand's larger more elaborate attacks that send him off like a rocket can be shielded safely, however his hard jabs are too strong for the shield to withstand, at which point you want to draw back and maybe throw a fireball in his direction. Otherwise, it's all aerial attacks; spinning drill kicks into up+B can deal significant damage in a short period of time. With a little skill, you can defeat Master Hand by only using Up+B.

A Attacks

 * A Jab, 2%
 * AA Punch, 2%
 * Rapid A Kick, 4%

Tilts

 * Forward A Roundhouse Kick, 10%
 * Up A Upward Punch, 10%
 * Down A Low Kick, 7%

Smash Attacks

 * Forward smash Mega Punch,15%
 * Up smash Headbutt, 19%
 * Down smash Breakdance, 17%

Aerial attacks
This kick is sometimes used for comboing into an up b This kick is also used for comboing into an up b
 * Nair Toma Kick, 14%
 * Fair Spin Kick, 16%
 * Uair Flip Kick, 12%
 * Bair Back Kick, 16%
 * Dair Drill Kick, 3% per hit, up to 8 hits

Throws

 * Forward throw, 16%
 * Back throw, 12%

Other

 * Dash attack, 2% per hit for 5 punches
 * Taunt 1%,with a good knockback,

Special Moves

 * Neutral B: Fireball
 * Up B: Super Jump Punch
 * Down B: Luigi Cyclone

Tornado Recovery
Luigi can gain vertical distance during the Tornado if the B button is mashed often enough during the attack animation.

Mario Bros. Pseudo Spike
Both Mario and Luigi can "spike" an opponent with repeated down aerials. This involves hitting the opponent with the dair repeatedly off the edge and then taking advantage of Mario and Luigi's huge vertical recoveries to get back on the stage. This does not work against Pikachu, who has a longer and faster vertical recovery than either Mario or Luigi.

Trivia

 * Ironically, Luigi appears in the game before he is unlocked. He shows up in the How to Play sequence, and in 1 player mode at Peach's Castle.