Super Smash Bros./Luigi

Introduction

He is currently 10th on the tier list for his floatiness and overall awkward physics, despite some devastating combos involving his Super Jump Punch. However, at higher level play, Luigi cannot combo as well, as his down aerial, one of his primary combo constituents, is a drill — the easiest type of move to DI out of in Super Smash Bros. Luigi does well against Jigglypuff and Samus however, and has even matchups with Yoshi and Donkey Kong.

Normal Move Analysis

It should be noted that Luigi is the only "clone" character in Super Smash Brothers. He shares almost all of his moves with Mario, albeit with a few minor differences. Thus, his moveset will be somewhat identical to Mario's moveset.

Ground Moves

Normal

• Neutral attack: Jab (2%), punch (2%), then a toe kick (4%). A natural combo.
• Forward tilt: Roundhouse Kick. Decent spacer and KOs at very high damage percentages. 10%.
• Up tilt: Upward Punch. Luigi does an uppercut, and has many of the same uses as Mario's uppercut in that it is a good combo starter, chains into itself, and can KO at high percentages. 10%.
• Down tilt: Low Kick. Low knockback and range. An easily countered move unless there's a good strategy behind it. 7%.
• Dash attack: Flailing Punches. Six hits, 2% per hit. The last hit has no knockback, and coupled with some ending lag, this move is easily punished.

Smash attacks

• Side Smash: Super Punch. The exact same as Mario's, Luigi winds up for a second and punches with an enlarged fist. 15%.
• Up Smash: Headbutt. Lunges head upwards in an arc. Decent knockback. 19%.
• Down Smash: Leg Sweep. Faster than Mario's, and good damage and power. 17%.

Other attacks

• Ledge attack: Gets up and somersaults. 6%.
• 100% Ledge Attack: Slowly gets up and kicks. 6%.
• Floor attack: Leg Sweeps and gets up, similar to his Down Smash. 6%.

Aerial attacks

• Neutral aerial: Luigi does a Sex kick, which gets weaker over time. 14% during first few frames.
• Forward aerial: Spin kick. Luigi sticks his feet out in front, his body aimed forward with them, and spins. 16%.
• Up aerial: Flip kick. Great for juggling or KO-ing, depending on what angle the foe is hit on. 12%.
• Back aerial: Back kick. He thrusts his feet back and flips. 16%.
• Down aerial: Drill kick, 8 hits, 3% per hit. Like Mario's, this is a Meteor Smash. Last hit does not have knockback.

Throws

• Forward Throw: 12-16%. Same as Mario, swings foe once and tosses them in front with good power.
• Back Throw: 9-12%. Swings three times and tosses foe behind with excellent KO power.

Matchups

Matchups	Pikachu	Fox	Kirby	C.Falcon	Mario	Yoshi	DK	Ness	Puff	Luigi	Link	Samus	Total
Luigi	3	3	4	4	4	5	5	4	6	-	4	6	48	Luigi
	Pikachu	Fox	Kirby	C.Falcon	Mario	Yoshi	DK	Ness	Puff	Luigi	Link	Samus	Total