- This article is about Corrin's appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. For other uses, see Corrin.
Corrin (カムイ, Kamui) is a downloadable character who was released on February 3rd, 2016, alongside Bayonetta. They cost $4.99 for one version of the game and $5.99 for both versions.
They currently rank 13th on the tier list. This is due to them having a good range, a great approach and edge game, and a powerful projectile. However, Corrin possesses slow mobility, a predictable recovery, and rather poor options at close range.
Attributes[]
Strengths[]
- Decent air speed.
- Most of their attacks have disjointed hitboxes as they fight with a sword.
- Good majority of attacks launch opponents in the air upward, allowing for combos and juggles.
- Has a projectile, Dragon Fang Shot, which is their Special Attack. It can be charged and deals, increasing the projectile size and damage. It also has a close-range hitbox that deals high knockback.
- Dragon Fang Shot inflicts high hitstun, similar to Zero Suit Samus's Paralyzer.
- Dragon Lunge can be cancelled or have different inputs used to extend the attack.
- It can pin opponents down to the ground if timed right.
- It can also pin Corrin to the stage if used right at the ledge.
- Can perform pseudo-wall-clings with this move by hitting a wall or ledge with it.
- It can also pin Corrin to the stage if used right at the ledge.
- It can pin opponents down to the ground if timed right.
- Has a Counter Attack, Counter Surge, which hits both sides and has high range and is one of the strongest counters in the game alongside Shulk's Vision.
- It is also the only counterattack that sends opponents directly upwards.
- Dragon Ascent has large hitboxes and has KO potential, as well giving Corrin good momentum after it is finished, improving his horizontal recovery.
- Back Air has forward momentum that can help with recovery.
- Smash attacks have incredible range, namely Forward Smash.
- Forward Smash also damage opponents while charging, being the only Smash Attack in the game that can damage opponents during its charge.
- Most of their Tilts and Aerials are quite fast and have great combo potential.
- Has a Meteor Smash: Down Air Attack.
Weaknesses[]
- Slow mobility
- Smash Attacks only KO at the tip, rendering them unsafe at close range.
- Down Air Attack drops straight down, which can lead into Self-Destructs.
- Lack of Combo throws.
- Poor recovery.
Corrin's stats on Kurogane Hammer
Summary[]
Corrin is a Zoning type of character, possessing a solid disjointed range for spacing opponents and disrupting approaches.
As a swordsman, Corrin shares various attributes with Marth and Ike: a similar jumping height to Marth's, mobility similar to Ike's, and their weight falling between the two. They possess low air speed and dashing speed, above average walking speed, and a fast falling speed.
Corrin's greatest assets are their disjointed range and fast attacks, making it easy to disrupt opponents at a far range and combo into other moves. This trait is reflected in all of Corrin's standard attacks, particularly their Forward Aerial. Corrin's advantages are most prominent in their Smash Attacks, making them good poking options and viable KO options when spaced correctly due to the addition of a tipper.
Corrin's Special Moves are extremely versatile tools for their moveset. Dragon Fang Shot is a versatile move that allows Corrin to simultaneously charge a projectile and fang attack, granting them both a combo option and finisher, especially when used at close range. Dragon Lunge can pin opponents down and offers a wide range of follow-ups, from a flying kick to a reverse kick. Draconic Ascent can be used as a decent recovery and an out-of-shield option, being capable of KOing off the upper blast line. Finally, Counter Surge grants Corrin the most powerful counter due to its high launching power and protection on both sides of Corrin.
However, Corrin's main flaw lies in their inability to fight at close range, making it difficult to KO and leaving many of their disjointed options punishable. Many of their KO options also possess high ending lag, forming a counter to Corrin's long-ranged moves. Corrin's grab game is also lackluster due to high lag and unfavorable throws. Additionally, Corrin's recovery can be easily intercepted and grants a shorter distance in comparison to other characters.
Overall, players must maintain their distance from Corrin, relying on their disjointed range to poke at opponents and combo them, and their KO options must be used precisely, particularly Counter Surge, to avoid punishment.
Moveset[]
Ground Attacks[]
- Standard Attack: Jabs the dragon spire, does an upward slash with the Yato Blade and finishes by jabbing Yato Sword. The infinite version of the attack has Corrin swiping the dragon fang forth very rapidly many times. Normal Jab: 2%, 2%, 3% Infinite Jab: 2%, 2%, 1% each hit, 3% finisher
- Forward Tilt: Does a strong forward slash. 10%
- Up Tilt: Does an upward slash that knocks opponents into the air. 9%
- Down Tilt: Does a sweeping slash near the ground. Same animation of Ike's Down Tilt. 7%
- Dash Attack: Jumps forward and spins like a drill. Hits multiple times. 13% when all hits connect.
Normal[]
Smash Attacks[]
- Side Smash Attack: A spinning dragon spire attack. It has the longest range of any side smash attack and does the most damage at the tip. Damages opponents with the Yato Blade when the move is charging, linking into the second hit. Charging hotboxes deal 6% if the attack is being fully charged. 12-16%, 16-21% when tip connects
- Up Smash Attack: Takes on the dragon form and stabs upwards with two dragon spires. Requires quite of a pinpoint accuracy since it has no horizontal reach, however, it can hit opponents who are very close to Corrin. 13-18%
- Down Smash Attack: Corrin stabs forwards with Yato Blade and stabs backwards with their leg-turned-dragon-spire. 11-15% sword, 9-12% leg-spire
Other Attacks[]
Air Attacks[]
- Neutral Air Attack: One arm transforms into a short dragon spire while the other arm extends the Yato blade; both are slashed in a clockwise position when facing right and counterclockwise when facing left. 8%
- Forward Air Attack: Does a downward slash. Looks a bit similar to Marth, Lucina and Roy's Forward Air Attacks. 7% early, 9%, 8% late
- Back Air Attack: Sprouts dragon wings that flap backwards and slam together; the move gives Corrin some forward momentum and actually helps with recovery. 11%
- Up Air Attack: Flips and does an upward slash. Same animation of Marth, Lucina and Roy's Up Air Attacks. 10%
- Down Air Attack: Corrin's legs transform into a dragon spire and then they quickly fall, stabbing downwards with it as they plummet towards the ground, dealing multi-hit damage; functions much like Toon Link's Down Air Attack, piercing opponents, but resembles Greninja's Down Air Attack. 19% when all hits connect; 3% when impacting ground
Grabs and Throws[]
- Pummel: Slams the opponent with the Yato Blade. 3% each hit
- Down Throw: Transforms into dragon form and slams down upon the opponent. 9%
- Up Throw: Transforms into a dragon and headbutts the opponent into the air. 9%
- Forward Throw: Stabs the opponent with a dragon spire. 7%
- Back Throw: Corrin spins around and stabs the opponent with a dragon spire. 8%
Special Moves[]
| Corrin's Special Moves | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3DS/Wii U | Ultimate | |
| Standard Special | Dragon Fang Shot | |
| Side Special | Dragon Lunge | |
| Up Special | Draconic Ascent | |
| Down Special | Counter Surge | |
| Final Smash | Torrential Roar | |
Taunts[]
- Up Taunt: Corrin swings the Yato Blade overhead and then stabs it into the ground behind them; male Corrin says "Are you ready!?" and female Corrin says, "You ready for this!?"
- Side Taunt: Corrin spins the Yato Blade around in their hand in front of them as it glows red, and then brings it back into its original position; male Corrin says, "I've made my choice," and female Corrin says, "Your fate is clear."
- Down Taunt: Corrin's head takes on the dragon form; Corrin brandishes the Yato Blade and roars to the sky; male Corrin says, "My path is clear." and female Corrin says, "Let's do this!"
In Competitive Play[]
Corrin was, along with Bayonetta, one of the only two characters to miss out on the first 4BR tier list, due to them being available two days after the tier list was released. Upon release, Corrin was deemed a viable, if unusual, mold-breaking character, due to the extreme reach of their attacks. Corrin's release, however, was ultimately overlooked and overshadowed due to the simultaneous release of Bayonetta and her high status in competitive play, causing their standing among the cast to be debated, more so after the nerfs introduced in update 1.1.5, most notably to Counter Surge. Despite this, a healthy amount of representation in the tournament followed, namely from smashers like Cosmos, Earth and Ryuga, and their results were strong enough to rank 18th on the second 4BR tier list.
In the current metagame, however, Corrin would be studied further, which would lead to several KO confirms and neutral game optimization that allowed Corrin's results to bloom much more. This burst of results was reflected in their rise on the third-tier list, at 13th. However, after repeated appearances among the Top 8 of major tournaments from Cosmos (who also upset ZeRo at The Big House 7), opinions on Corrin have shifted to that of a top-tier, rather than a high-tier character. Regardless, Corrin remains in the 13th spot on the fourth and current tier list, still at the high tier.
Costume Gallery[]
Announcement Video[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Corrin's official artwork mirrors their artwork from Fire Emblem Fates.
- Corrin is the only DLC character who has both a male and female variation, similarly to Villager, Robin, and Wii Fit Trainer.
- Corrin is the only first-party DLC newcomer.
- Corrin and Roy are the only DLC characters to share a universe.
- Corrin is the only DLC newcomer that does not come with a stage. They do, however, come with two songs for both Coliseum and Castle Siege.
- Corrin is the second Fire Emblem character added into the game before a global release. The first character was Roy in Melee.
- However, Corrin was released on February 3, which was 16 days before Fire Emblem: Fates was released in North America, which was on February 19.
- In Corrin's announcement trailer, Xander, the eldest of the Nohrian royal siblings, says "Are those warriors of the Outrealms?" when the other Fire Emblem characters are shown. This is in reference to the "Outrealm Gate" and "Dragon's Gate", where DLC maps of past Fire Emblem games can be purchased in Awakening and Fates respectively.
- Corrin is the only character that hurts opponents while charging their side smash attack.
- Corrin is the only Fire Emblem character that doesn't use a warp circle in their on-screen appearance.
- Female Corrin's tights were altered for the Nintendo 3DS/Wii U versions into less revealing tights, likely to avoid a higher rating from the ESRB for the Nintendo 3DS/Wii U versions.
- Interestingly, Corrin does not use a voice clip when struck by a strong attack, regardless of which gender is used. Despite this, both genders' high damage yells can still be heard in the Sound Test.
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| Characters | Marth (Melee · Brawl · 3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Roy (Melee · 3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Ike (Brawl · 3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Robin (3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Lucina (3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Corrin (3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Chrom (Ultimate) Byleth (Ultimate) | |
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| Others | Anna · Sothis | |
| Stages | Castle Siege · Arena Ferox · Coliseum · Garreg Mach Monastery | |
| Item | Killing Edge | |
| Music | List of Music (Fire Emblem series) | |
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