Ranking Assist Trophies in Super Smash Bros Ultimate

This is the 100% accurate rankings for assist trophies in Smash Bros Ultimate. Disagree? Let us know in the comments!!
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[@TheShadowman79]

Disappointed that the thwomp doesn’t make his iconic noise

[@angrychicken7097]

Also why doesn't it move around horizontally like in some mario games? That would make it a better assist trophy garanteed

[@zach9747]

MMMMM

[@gold_leader9288]

Killer Dank Law ERRRRRR

[@maxwellmegagamer8535]

Why no RRRFFF

[@seymourbrown4540]

UNNNR

[@TomahawkGaming-uh9ny]

“The moon is easy to avoid.”

[@librask3009]

Lol, why didn't they just dodge it in Majora's Mask?

[@susped645]

@@librask3009 I think that the people were shocked and stunned on how bad its breath smells. Someone needs to give him a mint

[@hylianro]

Andreas Rask We use ocarinas for that

[@cam7990]

Tomahawk1126Gaming That's just Master Hand's anti-OP magic

[@OALXI]

Look at the moon.

[@ajquestion9559]

"Rathalos is the only assist trophy to not come out of the trophy." *Laughs in Burrowing Snagret*

[@obscure_genesis]

It comes out of the assist trophy area but spawns underground, still counts, it still is at the trophy but the animation starts underground.

[@Jellyman1129]

*Laughs in ghost* 👻

[@emperoralvis6559]

If only the Black Knight was this easy to avoid in Path of Radiance.

[@luffypilled]

Emperor Alvis Rip Greil

[@emperoralvis6559]

tasty fucker ):

[@insomniacsnorlax7849]

Big Fax

[@paoloconti1999]

Also in smash is particular: he is easy to avoid, but if you try to fight back you'll die

[@fiendfi7119]

but if you have a counter...

[@BootyjuiceJenkins]

This is gonna be real important for the Assist Trophy metagame

[@darellarocho5729]

I agree

[@Viantastic]

Just being in the Squid Sisters presence makes me stronger

[@generalzar0ff]

It’s *you*

[@michaelqijieling2627]

Vian, now imagine if you where in the presence of Off the Hook...

[@calliel9188]

Same

[@giantturtlecat2959]

Viantastic Well hello Vian!

[@ChaoticShinny]

U r not that bothered that the gameplay footage has an inkling getting killed

[@dank_smirk9971]

I love how the two highest assist trophies are the dragons

[@fyredemon7606]

To be precise, Rathalos is a wyvern, not a dragon. (Yes, I also know that no one asked)

[@Xcentricon]

Hey Rid- _see’s smash invite_ WAIT A SECOND

[@TFlo117]

Well.. they’re dragons..

[@k-leb4671]

@@fyredemon7606 Aren't wyverns a type of dragon?

[@smashmallow1012]

@@k-leb4671 not in the monster hunter games.

[@ScottIrving746]

You forgot to mention that Rathalos was so good they made him a BOSS FIGHT

[@CTheng]

Now you should rank the Pokeball Pokemon.

[@smug303]

He will do for Final Smashes and then the Pokémon

[@kaziislam2785]

Sitheng Chea the Pokémon are basically a separate category of assist trophies

[@GaraichuYT]

Kyogre is top tierest, simple

[@gulano8258]

Agree

[@senseeilikoso821]

Gardevoir going to be tier 34

[@DadYT]

I really wanna play smash, too bad I'm in prison

[@nickcabrera3087]

Dad It's been 20 years dad, why haven't you come back from the store?

[@KhariruOficial]

Wish i know if the people who liked this just found it funny or they are actually in prison...

[@ShrLcKHlmS-sn7fm]

@@KhariruOficial wow thanks...

[@GBlockbreaker]

Thank you Pyro's dad, very cool

[@smallnuts9327]

Didnt know u could go to jail for getting milk

[@0gre191]

Using Summer Tiki instead of normal Tiki for the icon. I see you.

[@remix2593]

I thought I was the only one who would of noticed, guess not, wheeze.

[@MercuryA2000]

@@remix2593 same. I was gonna comment if no one else had

[@kimchi5904]

LOL I saw that too

[@kwisowofer9872]

has it been changed?

[@terryhuckabee353]

What icon

[@IceStryker13]

About Nikki and Rodin: Rodin can leave behind an item for you when he leaves Nikki also may draw a Smash Ball for you before she leaves. It's easier to break than a normal one, but only for the one who initially summoned her. Personally I think Nikki should have been A tier.

[@HTPCYMC]

There’s so many assist trophies that deserve to be characters.

[@couchiephart4212]

Exactly! Thwomp would be a great addition to the roster

[@TheShadow1347]

Exactly! Shadow the Hedgehog would've been a great addition to the roster.

[@eliteadventuredoge9596]

Exactly! Flies and Hand would've been a great addition to the roster.

[@TheClarkBark]

Exactly! Pong would be a great addition to the roster!

[@thesupremegamer]

Exactly! The Moon would've been a great addition to the roster.

[@alexsc13]

Guile is actually hilarious, it represents the campy players in SFV where they just Sonic Boom from across the stage and Flash Kick when you get up close to win, nice reference!

[@nybethobdilord6912]

That strat has been a core part of Guile since street fighter 2. Lol

[@doubleaura9387]

That's actually really cool. Oh and blocking.

[@cooperm4185]

People have been camping with Guile since SFII

[@alexsc13]

Yeah, I know Guile started at SFII, I referenced SFV as the most recent game, I am a SF fan, btw 😕

[@EinDose]

A KZbinr I follow once dug up and watched some old video game promotional tapes, and one of them was a Street Fighter 2 tips and tricks video. Everyone was genuinely surprised to see a Guile guide that WASN'T doing this.

[@IsabruhMoment]

How dare you put the Squid Sisters in F tier! Splat you, Alpharad! I'm kidding, you're cool. But I've got my eye on you.

[@jeice-sonocteer1199]

I agree

[@ultrajaxonalivejaxon5277]

Coming from a ness main

[@geoman265.]

Yeah, you DO NOT want a ness main's eye on you...

[@kwisowofer9872]

Or Piranha Plant’s eye... Seriously, if you see one, get the flamethrower and burn it.

[@00nyoom]

What if all of these were playable characters Rathalos will put Ridley to shame

[@senseeilikoso821]

Rathalos is Ridley but Good

[@christopherwallace7903]

is this a UTube And here come the Waluigi fanboys...

[@Goat-np9rs]

Christopher Wallace nah all I want is chain chop to be playable

[@NintenGunner]

Waluigi will be SSS+ Tier

[@00nyoom]

@@NintenGunner he would be godly, too good to have a place in the tier list

[@lucidwitch9738]

Let’s just appreciate the fact that The squid sisters are assists at all

[@BrokenNooby64]

a v i a n When you’re trying to watch a concert by Squid Sisters but you forget that you’re still fighting.

[@theholycornpriest]

they are my favourite wish off the hook joined in tho

[@elaineteoh78]

Now they are mii costumes

[@accursiusx13]

Some of these assist show such an array of moves it makes you scratch your head why they aren't an actual fighter.

[@Alex-oc1fu]

Mad Max Shadow, Spring Man, Shovel Knight, Black Knight, Tiki, Lyn, and more

[@accursiusx13]

@@Alex-oc1fu seriously there are a few that pop up in adventure mode and they don't feel like assist, I had that feeling going against Alucard. Specially when you don't have an assist killer spirit and see them pull out all sorts of moves.

[@Alex-oc1fu]

Mad Max Right

[@coolguy02536]

The fact that they already had unique moves set up for Dark Samus and still downgraded her to echo status is really weird. She already has a full potential moveset.

[@TheHDEpics]

@@coolguy02536 i mean she couldve still been an echo but they didnt need to make her moveset like a 1:1 copy

[@grop6988]

I remember playing Smash Ultimate day one and my first death was Waluigi curb stomping me, so thats when i knew he would be a good dlc fighter

[@RandomGamer-vl6eu]

Waluigi got deservedly cucked

[@co5micwaffle742]

How well did that go for you?

[@TheNN]

11:50 Patrick: "And here comes the giant fist!" Squidward: *Screams*

[@auroraofdeath7324]

Patrick, no!

[@nolanengler]

We all know the best Assist trophy is the Sheriff . He is SS-Tier with his golden shots of justice.

[@nin10starness15]

Shooting downwards while looking up & it’s still accurate

[@ArcadianLegend]

They also can't be reflected apparently.

[@somethingstuffguy4159]

@@ArcadianLegend yeah i really hate that since i tried to beat that 9/18 volt spirit and i thought i finally got em when i equipped a spirit which automatically gives you the frankin badge... and the golden shots didnt reflect

[@Waxotoo]

@@somethingstuffguy4159 can relate... I hate this spirit...

[@mateorodriguez2300]

Our friend group has a very personal fear of the Sheriff. Someone is always comboed into him. The Sheriff knows all.

[@mckayhancock5873]

I get it. You are tired of regular smash tier lists

[@intocks_]

LOOOOL

[@finderfinder4290]

Well I can confirm that this is 100% not fighter tiers

[@nathanrice2174]

Play station all stars battle Royale tier list

[@jackbudi]

Lol

[@olroxsuit]

It's actually pretty weird how slow BK is. In his origin game it was commented on how incredibly quick he is despite wearing heavy armour

[@lordsalty2060]

Balancing

[@kone7549]

he does tend to only move when someone gets in his range

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Alternate skins was the original way to pay homage to the characters fans wanted in the game. Then it was assist trophies Then it was amiibos And now it’s spirits.

[@hogndog2339]

How were amiibo ever a way to pay homage? The only ssb amiibo were for the fighters

[@godofthecripples1237]

Amiibo? The only amiibo we've ever gotten are for fighters

[@six_buck_dlc]

i think he means collectible trophies, not amiibo

[@Punaparta]

@@six_buck_dlc Collectible trophies existed before assist trophies. Collectible trophies debuted in Melee, assist trophies in Brawl.

[@KustomiseT]

I can't hear "Knuckles" the same anymore, thanks January 2018

[@tommyber8836]

Well you'll be pleased with the revival of January 1st 2019

[@christopherwallace7903]

KustomiseT Come on Bruddas

[@KustomiseT]

@@christopherwallace7903 Click Click. We conquer

[@susped645]

HERE I COME, ROUGHER THAN THE REST OF REST OF THEM

[@SamMito28]

Stop

[@OneHellofaDragon]

People say Ridley was too big for smash when really Rathalos is too big

[@nota444tm2]

We need kraid for smash

[@duke.mp4104]

Pff he's just a quarter of his original size , look at him in MHW and he'll fuck your shit up

[@wizzem7890]

HEY! That's my son you're talking about.

[@mentalbreakgaming3102]

Mr_Rand0m - nah golden crown dreadking rathalos

[@saksagan1436]

@@nota444tm2 but what would be his up b

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Bomberman is rank S for Should have been playable

[@thiccnicc3657]

WHYYY

[@oscars-h2538]

Bomberman is in b for but they're not

[@terryhuckabee353]

He is playable in Super Smash Flash 2 for computer.

[@k-leb4671]

Same with Isaac, Waluigi, Lyn, Takamaru, etc...

[@mordykinz4228]

Rip

[@SoggyWetCheese]

I won't lie, Thwomp is actually pretty ok. It does the thing where it gets rid of part of the stage, and in their pokemon tier list this was one of the main good things.

[@TheMasterleo99]

A skilled Nintendog can beat any Rathalos

[@TempeRTroll]

I- wish i knew what you meant. Also idk why im saying this 3 years later. :/

[@yuflulls3707]

@@TempeRTroll a skilled roy can beat any fox

[@thememehead]

​@TempeR it's a reference to an old saying in the melee community "a skilled Roy can beat any fox"

[@lshurikengaming2898]

17:56 If you notice, not only does Shadow slow down time...He completely stops it when he changes hands. You'll see when Diddy goes for the Nair.

[@Tact2ElectricBoogaloo]

Yes. A new feature with Shadow is that he completely stops time for a split second, which allows you to hit your k.o move if you haven't already. It allows your Falcon Punch to hit, as they can't dodge

[@phantomlord02]

ZA WARUDO!!!

[@demonminer8093]

@@phantomlord02 honstly, im not even surprised

[@PowerOfNull]

When you think about it, the Burrowing Snagrit (the Pikmin Assist Trophy) is probably scaled properly to the other characters, but Olimar and his pikmin probably went through a growth ray

[@TheMack625]

Something that amuses me is how Rathalos, the giant red dragon and a boss character, is not restricted from any stage. I would think a big boy like him would only be compatible on select arenas, but it seems that Rathalos is free to be summoned on most any stage, as far as I know... He's definitely one of my favorite Assist Trophies alongside Alucard, Krystal, Riki, Knuckle Joe, Shadow, the Sheriff, and Sukapon. Edit: I went to Training Mode, and it appears that Rathalos cannot be summoned on certain stages. These include Temple, The Great Cave Offensive, and Palutena's Temple. I suppose that makes sense, given that those areas are riddled with platforms, and Rathalos needs wide open space to attack enemies. Strangely, you _can_ call on him at New Pork City and 75m. Huh...🤔

[@thevioletbee5879]

I think it's a matter of tight areas. New Pork City and 75m have significantly more space in them.

[@mcswashbuckler3833]

@Vio-Rose the Transgirl Catgirl I think that’s it because rathalos is just too big

[@Xcentricon]

Urrr... sorry to say, but Rathalos is technically not a dragon

[@andymcclurg9916]

Rathalos on WarioWare

[@jpegwarrior5431]

If the yellow Sheriff guy shoots your shield, his bullet disappears and he fires again immediately. It's just non-stop shield pressure and you can't do much against it.

[@mill2712]

Yeah that assist trophy is busted.

[@tgames9042]

That fucking sheriff. Brings nightmares

[@banestntheknight]

Can't fight the Law 👌😎

[@BootlegYakuzaYT]

Its high law

[@PF2M]

thanks Jon

[@CherrygroveCity]

Assist Trophy Tier Lists are for chump, I got Trophy Tier Lists for Melee.

[@CEOPolaris]

Dio Drando Trophy’s don’t exist anymore

[@TheShadow1347]

When it comes to the Sonic trophies, Silver the Hedgehog comes in 3rd place

[@ethansumner688]

@@TheShadow1347 Out of what? He is the most fabulous, after all.

[@Toastand_egg]

17:48 umm assist trophy i think you mean final smash

[@turtato2155]

Dio Drando boo!

[@ahhhrealmonsters]

I'm so happy to see Fatal Frame represented AND have the trophy be one of the best.

[@mirandatagliamonte9754]

If you use the Isabelle glitch to summon infinite Lyns is it Lynfinite

[@MrJh1233]

Miranda Tagliamonte STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE

[@piranhathewise728]

Me after hearing this:(Shoots self)

[@Xcentricon]

Wow that sure is Lynteresting

[@Teon5072]

FEH in a nutshell

[@woomykong4717]

As a moon main your REALLY underestimating my assist trophey

[@runningoncylinders3829]

The Moon's Spirit though!

[@Sonic_the_Hedge-hog]

How do you main a moon?

[@woomykong4717]

@@Sonic_the_Hedge-hog r/woosh

[@Sonic_the_Hedge-hog]

Woomy Kong I know this was a joke

[@spacewarp5850]

*sees Adult Summer Tiki* Ah I see you’re a man of culture as well.

[@doubleaura9387]

I blame you for making me see that. >.

[@android19willpwn]

I noticed that too, but I wasn't sure

[@runningoncylinders3829]

Gradually Watermelon indeed.

[@thedutchlander572]

👌👌👌

[@jamiemanning4944]

I am so glad that shadow is in S tier. I am sad that he isn't a fighter but at least he is a good assist trophy.

[@ivantheturtle3701]

Well there's still the black sonic alt

[@drift4603]

@@ivantheturtle3701 not the same 😥, most sonic fans want shadow more than other characters

[@KAHLIIWEST]

I love rathalos. He is my Boy and they did Him sooo well in this Game

[@asierx7047]

I mean, they got all the ingame interactions, even pitfall traps have animations

[@k-leb4671]

@@asierx7047 Whoa seriously? Rathalos can get pitfall trapped?

[@asierx7047]

@@k-leb4671 After the patch, he can only be affected in his boss arena

[@sayomichi3608]

Who else is suffering by watching all their favorite youtubers play smash ultimate while having no choice, but to wait till christmas in order to play the game?I sure am.

[@Joshyoni]

Sayomi Chi Have rip and f in the chat

[@wheeljack3633]

I feel ya....I don't even have a switch.....

[@chiptune_salad6351]

I know. It hurts. It hurts bad.

[@ender5070]

Same here man

[@tobeeeeee8981]

I feel your pain, but catch us on december 25th am i right?

[@venza5173]

It's so weird to see the black knight jump

[@runningoncylinders3829]

It would be even weirder to see a white knight jump.

[@novabear0]

6:17 THEY'RE NOT EGGS, THEY'RE PLATES you have summoned a kirby fan's wrath

[@raresuperstar6968]

IKR

[@ghetis396]

One interesting thing about the Metroid assist trophy is that it's invulnerable to damage unless you're hitting it with an ice move like PK Frost, just like in the Metroid games

[@user-yb1co5fj1c]

13:18 nothin personnel...kid

[@ninototo1]

😎

[@asherasher9249]

Dude even has a katana

[@carlosemilio385]

Not a TV have you watched failboat ONCE???

[@gv82089]

ヴァリス Actually fits Ghirahim lol

[@thisisanuncreativeusername2745]

It’s funny how the comments don’t understand the reference

[@bradneko_14]

Chef Kawasaki is basically Kirby's Final Smash in Brawl

[@dakota6885]

He can only do it if he hits with his spoon, though And he does more than just that But Kirby's final smash is based on an ability Kirby gets from Kowasaki Sooooooo

[@coolguy02536]

YOU DON'T SAY

[@legoboy1214studios]

THEJONATAN _Analysis_

[@knowntheunknown4875]

Mike Wazowski?

[@supremechaosbeing2696]

i heard vincent’s paintings give a damage multiplier

[@cursedcat6467]

I saw that in Nintendo unity’s strongest attack video

[@TheOnlyUmbrilla]

Rodin is the strongest assist trophy because he can say the n word.

[@BJGvideos]

Can he though, considering he isn't human?

[@johnblunt5243]

@@BJGvideos well are you gonna stop him if he does say the n word

[@BJGvideos]

@@johnblunt5243 Depends. Am I fighting him in battle? Do I KNOW he's not human? Am I in his bar and somehow also know this?

[@durandlewis1382]

@@BJGvideos He's not?

[@BJGvideos]

@@durandlewis1382 He's like a fallen angel or something.

[@lofidryzl]

Shovel Knight and Tiki are top tier, I’m satisfied.

[@Pyrotro]

Note to self...... Don't mess with the dragons.

[@olp3850]

Rathalos is a wyvern

[@obscure_genesis]

@FreeTime Player oh no

[@draco4569]

There is one thing you might not know about Rodin. If you are playing with other items along with assist trophies, especially battering items or shooting items, Rodin might give you one of those weapons before he disappears.

[@BJGvideos]

Oh, that's why he flips a drill over his shoulder in his introduction video!

[@tessielation]

i always get so happy at the fact that nintendo included phosphora’s “yes, you called?”

[@firetarrasque4667]

My B, you're sleeping on Andross. In a chaotic battle, the stage control Andross asserts can be CRIPPLING.

[@asierx7047]

ZSS after landing a singular Neutral B: Come forth, square army

[@epicmaneric310]

I'm surprised he didn't put Lyn at #1

[@warmfridge3320]

She my waifu

[@giraffetownfan8810]

I'm surprised he didn't put lyn as 69

[@Sonic_the_Hedge-hog]

Spot dodge

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Shovel Knight, Alucard, Black Knight, Krystal, Zero, Rodin, Gray Fox, Knuckles, Suckapon, Ghirahim, Spring Man, Knuckle Joe, Akira and Saki Amamiya (WAS NOT AN ASSIST IN THIS GAME 😭) Would all make amazing characters since they all basically have full movesets.

[@noodlesthesquishy9996]

The shovel knights are in brawlhalla

[@drift4603]

Ya knuckles would be such an amazing fighter honestly with his punches, digging underground, being able to glide, its so annoying when they make an assist trophy like this, when they have a moveset of a fighter

[@theepicone8996]

YEAH RATHALOS REPRESENT

[@AlejoGaming-hv6lm]

Let's pay a little respect to our fallen dreams. See you in heaven: Shadow, Knuckles, Bomberman, Shovel Knight, Spring Man, Isaac and Zero. BTW 2 videos per day these last two? Not surprised if they're about Smash Bros Ultimate. And props to Alpharad for the accurate S tier list.

[@taranzasgs2861]

What about zero?

[@inevitablesound7465]

Venox 1998 what are you on about m8 rathalos should have been a character, not those low tier scum you mentioned

[@op_pls_nerf4495]

More like December adrevenue amirite fellas

[@crimsxndemize4175]

@@inevitablesound7465 i rather have shadow

[@inevitablesound7465]

D.V.P GAMZ r/woooosh

[@Sanchy00cool]

When I heard Tiki was in Smash as in Assist I was crying of happiness. And then I played with her and she was broken op?! I was like YAAAAAAAD

[@lifadysi9418]

Wily below Dr. Kawashima doesn't seem right to me. It can be easy to avoid the numbers/explosions. The numbers can even be knocked around. The numbers don't last that long either. Wily shoots multiple projectiles at once that home in on opponents, and he also has projectiles that move around on floors/platforme like the Hothead item. In this video. Dr. Kawashima even did no damage to the Diddy Kong and didn't take long to disappear; Wily did a decent amount of damage to the Diddy and didn't even get defeated or disappear before moving on to the next assist trophy.

[@artorias8125]

I wanted Shovel Knight as a character so bad but i'm grateful he's in smash as an assist trophy

[@senseeilikoso821]

He is a powerfull assist

[@christopherwallace7903]

Santa Hoovy Thank You!

[@PoolBoy314]

At least you're grateful, and that's good. Unlike those other whiny people who still bug Sakurai to get Waluigi as a fighter

[@christopherwallace7903]

Thomas Zhao Thank You! And besides, people are only bugging him since that can’t bug him about Ridley anymore. I don’t want Waluigi playable because these idiots will find another character to bug Sakurai about not being playable, only worse than Waluigi could’ve ever been...

[@thiccnicc3657]

Finally a person who who isn't a greedy bastard and demands characters instead of assist trophies!

[@jjd4555]

Rathalos is probably my favorite assist, because I’m a big fan of monster hunter AND he lets a rep for monster hunter have a chance. Please mr Sakurai it’s my only request

[@aveoki9102]

Bossitronio2014 #Khezu_For_Smash

[@lobster1014]

Bossitronio2014 yes exactly

[@CiromBreeze]

I'd kill for a playable Palico

[@jjd4555]

Chris N. I even thought of a moveset for the hunter before: it’d be like mega man where every move is a different weapon

[@kappinr-m80s23]

@@chrisn.8322 YES. 100% agree. A monster hunter has been in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, though her weapon set is a bit limited, but it proves it's possible. But I agree with having a palico/prowler as a smash character. There is so much potential.

[@mexican_zubat]

Now can we see a ranking tier list of the pokemon from the pokeballs? Edit: well now that I've stuck around for whole video I'm excited to see the next couple videos

[@IsabruhMoment]

"Andross is the Pit of Assist Trophies because...he's, he's just too honest!" *_I NEVER LEARNED HOW TO READ_*

[@wilcoxway]

You guys missed a big detail on the Fly Swatter. It's motion based. The more the players move around, the more likely it is to target them.

[@ency4612]

When we asked for these characters in smash, we meant actual playable characters

[@silasnichols7593]

You gotta realize that making a character takes infinitely more time than making an assist trophy. For characters, they have so many more animations due to the fact that they do way more that one or two things, and also they are more worried about testing them for balancing purposes than they are assist trophies. Just be happy that those characters are in the game at all.

[@ency4612]

I know, I’m just disappointed seeing Shovel Knight and Bomberman in the game and I can’t be them, even after so many requests

[@adrieltheanimesmashbros.5133]

MEGA MONKEY 1929 I could agree with you if this was the early 2000s, right now there’s something called “DLC” Sakurai can easily make like 5 seasons pass to make most of them playable and take a break of 1 year after he’s finished with a season pass, he doesn’t need to give them and specially the fans the kiss of death and a middle finger and add them as unplayable background characters, that’s just sad and quite insulting to the fans who wanted them playable. With the existing of DLC assist characters are unnecessary and invalid nowadays if you ask me, heck if Sakurai didn’t wanted to take his time to make them into fully playable characters he could easily make them into semi playable and only have like 3 specials, a combo, dashes and called it a day (just like the N64 days in terms of moveset).

[@TheHDEpics]

@@adrieltheanimesmashbros.5133 or just wait for the modding community to hit the scene

[@adrieltheanimesmashbros.5133]

Oharo I just hope they make actual characters from the ground up than just a skin of that specific character. Playing Issac with either Shulk or Ike’s moveset doesn’t feel right honestly.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Shadow may not be a playable character, but at least he's at the top of the assist trophy list. That's something, right? Right?

[@tlk4554]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Yeah, he’s at least super useful. But not making him an Echo was a MASSIVE mistake.

[@captainmega6310]

Blame Sega

[@2BTO]

@@tlk4554 nah shadow has too much potential to have sonics moveset

[@Moss_Dude]

I wish rathalos' theme would play when he comes out of the trophy like how in monster hunter when he just drops in interupting the whole fight, goes "WASSUP B****" harasses you for a while, and then leaves.

[@gonloburdee111]

I would pay anything to have bazulguese to just fucking carpet bombing the map and then dive bomb

[@real_hiei]

6:19 Alphrad: he just throws egg when far away *He threw a plate*

[@NerdySatyr]

My windows tab for this episode is "Ranking Ass..." Ah, I see you are a man of culture Alpharad.

[@smug303]

#1 Place: Lyn

[@yolandabrandon2765]

This is why I look in the comments.

[@Sonic62920]

Trophies that deserve to be playable: Guile, Krystal, Bomberman, Waluigi, Alucard, Zero, Knuckles, Samurai Goroh, Rodin, Akira, Ghirahim, Isaac, Shovel Knight, Grey Fox and Shadow. Wishlist: Shadow, Zero, Shovel Knight, Ghirahim, Bomberman, Knuckles, Alucard.

[@thiccnicc3657]

Be grateful they are assist trophies you ballsack.

[@jackofaces107]

"The moon is easy to dodge" The moon after the town of termina isn't able to dodge: am I a joke to you?

[@204thSpartan]

WHY DIDN'T YOU DOOOOOOODGE?!?!?!?!?!?

[@jackofaces107]

Houndoom of SSF2 the town of termina are all smash noobs who don’t know how to dodge confirmed

[@204thSpartan]

Jack Of aces that is very true. Piccolo is disappointed

[@Xcentricon]

_Dont Escape 4_

[@k-leb4671]

Those guys had 3 days to run away. Don't excuse them.

[@64b4bx]

The assists that are basically just fighters but with AI, like Knuckles and Krystal, make me depressed bc if only they were playable :c

[@drift4603]

Knuckles should have been a fighter, they legit made a whole moveset for an assist trophy smh, he was perfect, he can punch, dig, spindash, and glide

[@ninjaelectivire1118]

Umm. Sorry, but Waluigi is automatically SS+ tier by being Waluigi.

[@ninjaskeletronix3135]

Ninja Electivire Me: *NANI?!* Waluigi: *OMAE WA MOE SHINDERU* GAME!

[@patrickf803]

A true man I approve

[@senseeilikoso821]

Dead joke

[@itsyourboiguyintheblackhoo5269]

@@senseeilikoso821 the wah never dies

[@heheyosuke8431]

He's easily avoided

[@henryw4535]

Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say?

[@sajanpatel4956]

Henry Wang I like how this is a question.

[@mrlakiro5526]

wait what?

[@808pascal2]

One of the most well crafted comments I have ever read

[@spectral5939]

Did you remember what you wanted to say..? x)

[@doubleaura9387]

... :|

[@ghosttraintittiebeaan4879]

time to rewatch the series that got me to buy a switch and smash ultimate... It's a shame i had to quit the game. but goodness i cant wait to rewatch this~ its been 2 years already!?

[@mrgungus]

Had a chance to start with “Look, i get it, you’re tired of all these boring and useless tier lists!”

[@georgeparker6664]

So how about that pokeball tier list. Also how about a level 1 cpu tourney

[@Willbro1020]

*Midna is very hit or miss* I guess they never miss huh?

[@_taylor_1604]

Sir Waffle, You gotta boyfriend, I bet he doesn’t kiss ya

[@davidneto6793]

I've come to the comments just to see this

[@E-Eyes]

Darnit. You already used this joke

[@Willbro1020]

EliGamer101 I instantly knew it when I heard it. I scrolled down to the comments, waiting to see 50 others. Yet I am the first

[@Awesomeness-iz3dh]

I knew someone was gonna say it.

[@ahobakatennsai]

As a monster hunter fan, I'll admit I shed a happy tier (haha I'm SOOOO funny) when you put ratha at the top.

[@edenrav]

I mean why is Knuckles not a fighter? he got soo many moves

[@person8865]

& knuckles

[@angrychicken7097]

& knuckles

[@anthonygeron5626]

& knuckles

[@alejandramedina1136]

& knuckles

[@jorge8596]

& knuckles

[@killpeople96]

Nintendog deserves his own tier just because he's cute

[@ilikecurry2345]

But he blocks the screen, which isn't so cute.

[@coolguy02536]

Not only is it annoying but it's irrelevant as hell now. And it's not cute.

[@coolguy02536]

Intriguing since more-relevant characters were scrapped for being too irrelevant.

[@WolfDoggie]

The star boy they called useless should get points for being cute. :(

[@Starnana]

Nintendog's own tier list is an F rank. If Nintendog was a cat(girl) it would be a different story.

[@LucasMBoysOurRoy]

Ranking the heartbreak each Assist Trophy brought

[@toiletgoblin4424]

Lucas M now is Shadow, Isaac, or Shovel Knight the highest rated character? Edit: Apologies for forgetting my main man Waluigi ;(

[@runningoncylinders3829]

S Tier: Waluigi, Shadow, Isaac, Shovel Knight A Tier: Bomberman, Krystal, Spring Man, Lyn, Skull Kid, Ashley, Takamaru B Tier: Black Knight, Zero, Sukapon, Tiki C Tier: Everyone else who I don't mind being Assist Trophies.

[@THEnightoX]

Isaac is SSS tier.

[@Bobafett-bi8ht]

Waluigi number one :(

[@wakarangerYT]

6:00 in a free for all, Vincent can be very effective because he gets rid of name tags, so if players lose track of where they are, which is rare granted, they can SD, although it isn’t that common.

[@Chris-gx1ei]

I wonder why they keep Using Andross' Starfox SNES Version. They could just easily replace him with his giant (Robotic) Monkey Head form spitting scrap at you and maybe Using even his mechanical hands to harm the players

[@HeroChao132]

Assist Trophy Chicken Fights. I need to see this.

[@runningoncylinders3829]

Battles where you don't attack the opponent yourself but only summon with ATs?

[@HeroChao132]

@@runningoncylinders3829 Yeah!

[@jonathancr8171]

My boi Rathalos showing who's the best ❤

[@makoto5851]

Im just a casual metal gear fan that wanted so bad that gray fox was in s tier just because hes from metal gear

[@ruslanmeboi1521]

Alfarad: Springman is like a character in the sidelines. me thinks about that one new fighter coming out on june

[@OGBeefStew]

Bookworm Lex ranks #1

[@liamfisher2059]

That would be helpful if I could read.

[@dekaeme9317]

knack 2 baby

[@crocketlawnchair259]

You should watch Dunkey's videos

[@bee6035]

God damnit, get back into Dunkey's video you fucking worm

[@deltaphant_]

Beef Stew is everywhere now That looks very strange out of context

[@noah_256.]

Top ten assist trophies that deserve to be characters 10. Shadow 9. Shadow 8. Shadow 7. Shadow 6. Shadow 5. Shadow 4. Shadow 3. Shadow 2.Shadow 1. Waluigi

[@CiromBreeze]

That's a weird way to spell Rathalos

[@JoyStar]

Replace one or two of those Shadows with Skull Kid and I agree.

[@ninototo1]

What about isaac and alucard and ghirahim and lyn and tiki

[@Quazex]

Nah fam it's 1. Waluigi 2. Waluigi 3. Waluigi 4. Waluigi 5. Waluigi 6. Waluigi 7. Waluigi 8. Waluigi 9. Waluigi 10. Waluigi

[@AuraStrikeAce]

Krystal should've been playable too.

[@marioman6444]

I was really expecting him to dis on Dillon... am blessed

[@RikkiJk]

The squidbagging at 0:35 my god 😂 they probably do that in canon too

[@AlexLopez-rx9nk]

Am I the only one who noticed tiki’s portrait?

[@SemiTheHollow12727]

Nope. Scrolled through the comments to see if anyone else noticed

[@runningoncylinders3829]

It's her watermelon artwork from the mobile game. Top tier waifu.

[@l00k52]

*Before* I bet his number one is going to be Lynn because she is his waifu. I was wrong, I was so wrong

[@lobster1014]

L00K rathalos is best waifu

[@jatinmarcob2128]

@@lobster1014 FBI, OPEN UP.

[@Lator_Gator]

@@lobster1014 agreed

[@ashleysimps4fictionalchars592]

L00K Sonic best wai-

[@IdeaBox-dk5vj]

Well, could you blame his reasoning?

[@mayomonkey5]

It’s interesting to see tier lists from almost 5 years ago

[@Quicksilvir]

Interesting choice for Tiki potrait Alpha. Very interesting.

[@desalca]

Great video Ninkendo!

[@Sickmmaner]

But we all know that the best version of Isaac is in SSF2. Because Isaac is a character and you play as him.

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

Isaac is in Super Street Fighter 2?

[@ralf5751]

wait WHUT? Isaac is in Super Street FIghter 2????

[@lord_razur]

I think he means Super Smash Flash 2 bois

[@senseeilikoso821]

Yeah Isaac from super street fighter 2, my favorite character from my favorite street fighter game

[@hylianro]

Razur r/wooosh

[@EddieB-ready]

6:09 well, thing is, that is the most OP strat with Guile. Diagonal holding backwards, Sonic boom, flash kick, and back in the day you just won

[@chopunhaf2578]

It feels good to know the two Earthbound trophies are pretty good