User blog comment:KirbiMiroir/Smashpedia Tier List/@comment-25096445-20160918134352/@comment-25902107-20160918185023

Honestly, I would say #3. Ryu's toolbox is large, yes, but Cloud's Limit Break, kill and combo potential, and range make him a better character IMO. For Diddy, see what I put in response to KirbiMirior's comment.