Armada's 15 Greatest Moments in Melee

After hearing of Armada's retirement, you know I had to do this.
Thank you, Armada. You are truly an inspiration, your dominance with a character many people have counted out in the past has inspired countless Peach players to believe in their character, and your intense work on supporting doubles and smash in Europe has helped the community massively, the impact you had on the game is so much more than you know.
Thank you so much, and congratulations on a fantastic career. GOAT.
Thanks for watching!
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[@earmuffs6506]

That peach trophy at the end... I’m not crying you’re crying

[@RyanEdwardsVA]

I actually grabbed at my heart.

[@isaacj.alvarado5338]

James yes, I'm crying

[@kode-man23]

Won’t lie, I wasn’t ready for that.

[@WooAlberto]

But dude if that was falco to represent pp

[@theimprovedbore550]

And the fox in the background too

[@justindubik7362]

I can’t believe you made another Leffen gets bodied compilation

[@Tucanazo69]

Lmao

[@safikhan0]

He won Evo so we're good

[@maxspecs]

Facts.

[@connorthornberg]

I think he actually bodied every god except M2K in this lol. But yeah, it was mostly leffen.

[@adamice2526]

@@connorthornberg m2k 6-0ed him at pax, and followed that up with a 4 stock at paragon the next time they played

[@sunburner_ray]

I like how everyone was cheering for mango but cheered when Armada won any way

[@HELLOspaceHELLO]

That clip is great. I still lose it over xtra yung leff.

[@TehWhiteTiger]

The Smash community can be respectful afterall. Unless you play puff~

[@ryanworthey5724]

Twas an upset.

[@TheDudeSmashTrash]

@@participantx and young hax is in the clip

[@scarabgod8015]

@@TehWhiteTiger thought you typed Adderall. Would make sense with leffen in the conversation.

[@thedrunkapple838]

End of an era😥

[@dddmemaybe]

Maybe we have the second coming of M2K? XD

[@gordonbman2911]

well if Hbox leaves , 20XX is unavoidable BibleThump Armada brought diversity to Melee with his Godlike Peach

[@ndep93]

Who is you? You're right, an era has ended. Personally I think a three-headed monster will emerge, and that consists of HBox, Plup and Leffen. I can be wrong, of course, but given this past year, I'd say it's more likely than not.

[@twinsisterr]

Armada will be back. Calling it now.

[@AlexYurian]

He's the reason I started using Peach and why it's more important the player than the character. Thank you for all the awesome years, Armada.

[@Avynders]

Same here, I don't think I would've started using Peach (and finding out how fun is her playstyle) if not for the dozens of great clips from Armada's Peach. It's sad to see him go, but hey, at least he hasn't retired from doubles. I can only congratulate the guy for one hell of a melee singles career.

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

Armada is one of the reasons I like young link too

[@darkthz2895]

SAME I am actually better with Puff right now, but I started using and practicing Peach thanks to Armada, her playstyle is so much fun.

[@jacobnelson4150]

Yvandres QR what happened? Did armanda die?

[@a-rookie4556]

jacob nelson No. He retired from melee singles, he still plays doubles.

[@EpicGamersColluseum]

Haven’t clicked on a video this fast in a while. I’ll miss watching Armada in singles. He inspired me to play Peach and to get into Melee.

[@GalexyRatt]

4:15 Mikehaze sees leffen winning *I sleep* 5:48 Mikehaze sees leffen losing *I WOKE*

[@supertop764]

this deserves more likes

[@Hyperion856]

*EYE FLARE AND DEEP FRY*

[@JackClockerinos]

Mikehaze when getting wobbled: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

[@KentAustinHenry]

That ending was beautiful! 😭

[@gordonbman2911]

I Got Goosebumps BibleThump

[@rut4231]

It’s too early to be crying wtf GR

[@buttermytoast.]

“My B”

[@edododo5494]

@@buttermytoast. We got a comedian

[@WhoMightThis1Be]

"Oh no, armada is about to win" That's one of my favourite commentators lines. Not really esports to cheer for 1 player, but it's so honest, he sounds like a kid watching his favourite show, being really into it and having fun. i love this

[@94megamarci]

Shed a tear at the end. Beautiful man, simply beautiful ^^

[@jovenintensa]

Holy moly, did you really make me cry at the end?

[@MINISWISS1]

IndexAske same

[@DavionLane]

IndexAske cry baby

[@Me41687]

@@DavionLane nah

[@dado10ca]

Almost cried when i saw the title of the video and then the thumbnail 😢😢😢 we will miss you (in singles) Armada 👊

[@emmbeesea]

His legacy will live on in the annals of Melee forever. It may have been lonely on Mt. Olympus, but he accomplished all of his goals in the process. Good stuff to Armada and a wonderful video GRsmash!

[@genesisosuna]

I think you meant annuals?

[@silentdude56k]

@@genesisosuna I suggest consulting a dictionary.

[@genesisosuna]

@@silentdude56k nah I'd rather stay ignorant, after all being ignorant is the best way of living

[@markrosas2291]

Armada is now legendary and he will forever be remembered

[@polotheman88]

**Best player to ever touch a GameCube controller.**

[@LeftNut600]

Glad I got to play against him once, he will be missed

[@beaverg5702]

In my opinion the greatest to ever play the game. We will miss watching you Armada. Good Luck with the future brudder!

[@RedHairdo]

That's fact, not opinion. (So far, anyway.)

[@1kotouba]

I'll miss armada. Watching his Peach and Fox was always amazing. (I know that he'll still play doubles) also we'll never see a Genesis Armada Mang0 GF in the future anymore Feelsbadman

[@linkjmc5683]

It'd be nice if he made genesis an exception. It could be the one tournament he plays singles in.

[@timothyalarcon9184]

Mango would never make Genesis gf so it doesn't matter

[@Pabmyster]

Armada has already won the series, Mango could never come back from a 3-1 deficit even if they were both still playing for the next couple years (Mango is probably next to retire).

[@the_really_tired_one]

Kotou What happened

[@mrmagongus]

"OHHHHHHHHHHHH DID I WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN??!?!?!?!?" Yes, Armada. You won. Congrats to the greatest

[@kirjian]

Give it up for the GOAT, you have set a standard that will be hard to beat by even the most committed of players, in _any_ game

[@AkatsukiKaizoku]

Whenever you are, whether you return to Melee or not, whether you go to any other game, you always will be forever the Swedish Sniper, thank you Armada.

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

Armada spends half of a GRSmash video beating the crap out of Leffen

[@samk8005]

Oh wow, that trophy drop at the end. The feels.

[@thelordoftheweebs9501]

I love how leffen gets up at 9:36 and wants to hug armada but doesn't want to look too desperate. It's wholesome and cute.

[@simonshura9144]

What a cute ship 😂

[@icebear6757]

Long live the GOAT

[@poisontango]

That ending though...

[@cadenhenderson4322]

That Peach and Fox trophy at the end ;-; Congrats to Armada! I hope you enjoy your future endeavors :)

[@sigmatic__]

Damn. This was a little tougher to watch than I anticipated :(

[@lucydream64]

i remember watching so many of these live. thank you for inspiring my young link.

[@ethi_music]

I can't believe he's done, I'm genuinely so sad... Let's hope he comes back

[@jakemauro5677]

Armada was my favorite since day 1. Before he took over. So glad he got to where he has. Guy has it all, Combos, swag, tasteful taunts, edge guards, gimps, dude sees windows of opportunity that come out of all parts of the brain.

[@JDLupus]

I was NOT prepared for that ending whatsoever, oh my gawd... ;n;

[@Compensate9]

Can't help but shed a tear. Armadas tournament play has been amazing to watch throughout the years and inspired MANY. Thanks for everything and we all hope to see him in singles again maybe someday.

[@necromax13]

Its official, Melee is over everyone. This anime has ended.

[@vivianblue5332]

This is just naruto and baruto shit

[@Bogmire_is_me]

Scarfed! The first ark has ended. New gods shall rise.

[@Mrperson0]

Not until the other three Gods retire as well.

[@necromax13]

Mrperson0 I wouldn't say mango is still at God status, which leaves M2K and hbox.

[@Drakkona123]

This is just the end of the 2nd arc, _Gureto Fureio Sumasu Borasas Derakusu_ isn't over yet.

[@sponn3715]

Peace out leather jacket rocking brudder

[@Odysseus1]

Very beautiful to see moments from doubles and singles

[@tropik5724]

The real Goat of melee Armada.

[@L0Ldude11]

You did well, Armada.

[@gravityvertigo13579]

This is a great video. I really like the sentimental touches, like the win screen and letting the vod roll when he beat Mang0 the first time.

[@salemcb]

I’m not crying, my eyes are sweating.

[@tokani4544]

Thanks for the memories, Adam.

[@GingerCentral]

Armada will never be forgotten and will forever be in smash history. His years playing this game were amazing, I'll miss him. Also that Peach trophy at the end almost had me balling :(

[@quazillionaire]

What an absolute legend. Thank you, Armada, for the years of beautiful competition and for breaking boundaries in Smash and esports as a whole. Looking forward to seeing what you do next (and watching your doubles play, of course)! Also thank you GRsmash, I don't get to tournaments much, so for several years now your channel has been where a large proportion of my Smash comes from. Keep up the great work!

[@SleepingChimes]

the double upair read on mango at 8:00 into full combo triple nair-plane into the blast zone for a four-stock is just ill-spirited

[@rat4992]

2:28 android with the efficiency of shaking both hands at the same time

[@ShionYTS]

Damn, I think these type of videos will make Armada not want to quit. Armada the Legend

[@errone.8544]

Armadas yell💀 2:23 So hype 🤣🤣Ive never seen him pop off like that before

[@RareBrink]

the ending instantly made tears well up in my eyes. I'm lucky enough to have been watching smash for long enough to see entirety of Armada's career unfold and what a ride it has been. I doubt we will ever see a champion like Armada again.

[@kickitsmooth]

Theres going to be new players asking "Who's Armada?" Let that sink in. Oh just the greatest player of all time that all.

[@cinnabread9306]

Armada is an amazing guy with a humble heart, I can't wait to see what'll happen in doubles. I can totally see him coming back for a couple majors as this old grandpa bringing out this technical Peach with new tech lol. You the best dude

[@etaquince5220]

Armada, you make me discover the glory that was this game. You make me fall in love with Peach's potential, and since nearly a decade, she has been my main in every smash. Thanks to you, i've made friends, I discovered the competitive scene... This is your second retirement, and just like the first time, Im sad, despite not knowing you. I wish you the best, and again, thank you.

[@nekoknight341]

Estaba comiendo pizza, y ví el final del trofeo de peach y Fox me hicieron llorar, verga, fueron hermosos momentos de gameplay que nos mostró armada, rayos :"3

[@TheDudeSmashTrash]

The peach trophy 😭😭😭

[@spaghettiking7312]

Thank you, Armada, for everything you've done for Melee.

[@adsfefwqef]

I love seeing armada team with his brother, it shows a bond that is not only rare, but invaluable in the smash community.

[@RedLightning91]

661 likes, 0 dislikes. I don't know if I've ever seen that before... truly a special player and person

[@haitianflagrep36]

I remember watching Beast 2015. Seeing Armada get a 4 stock after “meditating” was one of the most unreal moments I think I’ve ever seen in a gaming tournament. GGs Armada

[@SheeshFr]

By 2:36, I was already holding tears from that passions. Dang.

[@justfetus]

that Genesis 2 celebration brings so much joy to my heart. Seeing Mango, Hax, Leff, Armada, Hbox, all so young

[@Fleetw00d]

He was never my favorite player, but I don’t think anyone can touch the run he’s had over his career. Quite simply the best to ever do it. The real GOAT. And honestly, the bar I’m sure I and every other Melee player wants to be.

[@im_Spade_]

THAT ENDING. YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THAT TO ME I AM CRYING 😭

[@Joshdagod97]

Man trophy at the end

[@carterwalles940]

It is so easy to forget how incredible Armada was because he did it all the time. Watching this helps remind me just a little how incredible he truly was for such a long time.

[@mrm64]

Thanks for the amazing times! I'm only 24 but I feel some nostalgia watching these lol

[@NMtwin1]

That was me and my brother who picked up Armada after Genesis 2 for the Armada chant lol. He truly is the greatest of all time.

[@Spleen2ween]

Really shows how far commentary has come

[@hideharu-xiii8852]

Nicely done GR. That end was absolutely perfect

[@ericy1]

Armada meditating and Leffen getting comebacked on, name a more iconic duo

[@frogturtle]

such a perfect ending, the feels man...

[@Bizzozeron]

Armada beat classic mode, and now he's ready to start his adventure. Good luck, and great work.

[@TheGloryXros]

13:24 This clip always kills me because it sounds like just one person in the crowd getting hyped on the Shield Break, and it's not until the kill combo where everyone else gets in on the hype XDDD

[@NegaPanda64]

Best of all time. Not. Even. Close. What an inspiration. Thank you, Armada.

[@theimprovedbore550]

Is this really the end of an era? I really hope this is temporary like his last hiatus but it actually doesn’t seem like it this time and I actually might cry

[@J00SH]

I love how much doubles is in this. Armada truly loves and enjoys doubles.

[@itsBenjamon]

I'll always be impressed by the umbrella combos armada do

[@ThatOneScienceGuy]

I like how in the shield break against Mango the announcer was like “Forward smash him, disgrace him!” Armada has way too much finesse to go for a boring forward smash.

[@drewsauveterre8867]

This Armada guy's pretty good. Can't wait to see more from him in the future.

[@MrJ1GS4W]

Foward Smash Him, DISGRACE HIM *hype intensifies*

[@LunaPrincessNinjato]

That is some amazing Peach work!

[@tony2hu]

No words were said at 1:12 but you could just tell that fox was thinking his life over by how he was just staying on the respawn platform.

[@willlauzon3744]

Gotta say. Watching his peach punish was way more entertaining than his fox. I recently picked up peach after dropping link and love her ability to really move. Now I just need to learn how to punish because I'm used to a swordsman.

[@snoepdrop7879]

A legend from far away

[@Pengboys]

For anyone wondering. i'm not entirely sure but i believe 1:12 was losers finals. what i am sure about is that Amsah put his controller down to clap for Armada's combo. it was the first craziest thing i had seen live. it was also 2009.

[@AwareWolf14]

13:53 where real men cry

[@kookykutter69]

I love Mew2king's little popoff in support of Armada in that first clip.

[@ThunderEternal]

I really appreciate this video. Hopefully he'll comeback to singles one day but until then we can remember him through this.😢

[@Baefu]

ARMADA THE TRUE GOAT. THANK YOU FOR SAYING IT GR

[@iamthezeldafan0626]

The absolute GOAT

[@knaydr]

3:00 that dash attack tho... Also 9:40 the young Leff tho...

[@maxspecs]

Rest well, Armada. I am but one of many you inspired, to stick with my girl.

[@pwnmonkeyisreal]

cheers, Armada. You are a legend

[@ChamplooMusashi]

thank you for this video, we needed it

[@philtommygino1]

The rankings of melee have seen some recent additions to the top (Plup, Zain) but the legacy of the Five Gods still stands as an immortal tribute to the five greatest players of all time. That was the era I got into melee, so each of the original Gods will always hold a place in my heart.

[@boyscout244]

Apex 2015 got me the most hyped for smash ever.

[@Benjamin9]

RIP Armada and RIP basically the only person who plays peach competitevly

[@leonardomontanez3482]

That ending, bruuuh. Gave me all the chills.

[@TheBeggies95]

I'll miss this guy, he will always be the best and most dominant player in my eyes. take care action replay Adam

[@Killerbee_McTitties]

The Bobby Fischer of Melee.

[@Destroyah5000]

Not again... I’m getting feels just like when you made that final BizarroFlame compilation.

[@chickenzwings]

The greatest to ever do it. Hope to still see Armada and brudder doing doubles