Luigi (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)


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

Luigi (, Ruīji) is an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His moveset seems essentially unchanged, though some of his glaring disadvantages from Melee appear to have been removed (very low friction, very low falling speed, very low horizontal air speed). His dash attack has the same animation and effect, except the last blow now has some knockback, making this move not quite so easily to punish. Another minor change is that his voice is no longer a recycled Mario voice sped up, but his deeper voice from recent games.

How to unlock
Complete one of the following:
 * Play 22 matches in Brawl, then defeat Luigi
 * Beat Classic Mode using no continues, then defeat Luigi
 * Get Luigi to join your party in The Subspace Emissary

Pros:

 * Has a decent projectile.
 * Side B and Down B can both be used to aid recovery greatly, giving Luigi a great recovery.
 * Fast, high priority aerials.
 * Fast and powerful downsmash.
 * Fire Jump Punch is a powerful KO move.
 * Can Crawl.
 * Can perform a technique quite similar to Koopa Hopping with his tornado.
 * Side Smash can be aimed in different directions.
 * Luigi Cyclone is much more useful in brawl then it was in melee.

Cons:

 * Low traction makes it difficult to control approach.

Changes from Melee to Brawl

 * Has his own voice
 * The last hit of Dash A does more knockback
 * Luigi Cyclone can be used to travel far distances, even in midair, and without charging
 * Taunt does 2% damage and has set upward knockback, and has a more noticeable sound effect.
 * Forward and Down Aerials have less knockback
 * Side B can sweetspot edge
 * Up B travels further vertically and horizontally, but makes Luigi more defenseless if it misses a target

Moveset
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Event Matches

 * Wario Bros.- On Mario Bros, you play as Wario against Mario and Luigi.
 * All Star Battle Semi-Regulars- Select your character to fight against the original 4 hidden characters on Yoshi's Island.

Co-Op Event Matches

 * Those That Stayed in Onett- KO Luigi and Yoshi, playing as Lucas and Ness on Onett.
 * Renovation Strategy- As Luigi and Peach, obtain 300 gold without damaging Luigi's Mansion at all.
 * The Real All Star Brawl- Select your character and take on the entire roster on Battlefield.

Role in ''Subspace Emissary
Earlier in the story, Luigi is ambushed by King Dedede and is turned into a trophy. But after every character in the subspace is turned into trophies by Tabuu, the Dedede Caps on Luigi, Ness, and Kirby bring them back to life. Ness and Luigi bring King Dedede back to life, who thanks them with a big hug. Then the trio goes to the Subspace and rescues everyone else. After this, Luigi joins the other heroes as they attack Tabuu.

Special Movements
Taunts

Up: Does a variety of humorous poses.

Side: Becomes stiff, falls on the floor, then seems to balance himself back up again.

Down: Kicks at the ground (does 2% damage and has much stronger fixed knockback than in Melee).

On-Screen Appearance: Jumps out of a Warp Pipe, while posing fearfully, saying "Let's a go." in a gloomy voice.

Victory Poses

 * Turns around and makes gun motions with his fingers saying "Bang, bang."
 * Childishly swings his arms at the air and gasps twice with exhaustion, similar to one of his victory poses in Melee.
 * Falls to the ground two times, stiff as a board.