How many characters are in Smash Brawl?
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The Super Smash Bros. Brawl game features a total of 39 playable characters, with 25 characters available from the start and the remaining 14 characters that can be unlocked as players progress through the game. These characters include a mix of new and returning fighters from the Super Smash Bros. Melee game, each with their unique moves and abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- How many characters are in Smash 4? In total, 51 characters are playable in the base game and 58 characters are playable overall, with 34 returning from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 3 returning after being cut in the transition from Super Smash Bros. Melee to Brawl, and 21 new to the series.
- What characters were in Brawl? Default characters in Brawl include Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus Aran, Zero Suit Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, and Fox McCloud.
- How many characters are in smash Melee? Melee features 25 (or 26 if Zelda and Sheik are considered separate) characters, 13 (or 14 with Zelda and Sheik separate) more than its predecessor.
- Which Smash game has the most characters? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has the most characters, with the tagline “Everyone is Here!” reflecting the game’s extensive character roster.
- How many non-DLC Smash characters are there? There are 76 Fighters in the base game, 74 if Pokemon Trainer is counted as one fighter, 69 different unique fighters, 7 Echo Fighters, and 1 additional DLC fighter, Piranha Plant.
Character-Specific Questions
- Is Waluigi in Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy in Brawl, reprising his behavior from Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4.
- Who is the main villain in Smash Bros Brawl? Tabuu is the main antagonist and final boss of Super Smash Bros. Brawl’s Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary.
- Who is the strongest character in Smash? According to lore, the top 5 strongest characters are Kirby, Ness, Palutena, Mewtwo, and Ganondorf, each possessing unique abilities that make them powerful in their own right.
- Who is the king of Smash? Ken Hoang, also known as Kenny or SephirothKen, is a professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player and television personality often regarded as one of the best.
- Who is the oldest character in Smash? Mr. Game & Watch is technically the oldest playable character, having debuted in April 1980.
Game-Specific Questions
- Is Smash Bros Brawl on switch? While Super Smash Bros. Brawl itself is not on the Nintendo Switch, the series has continued with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is available on the Switch and features a vast array of characters and stages.
- How long is Smash Brawl story? The main story mode of Super Smash Bros. Brawl is approximately 11½ Hours in length, with 100% completion requiring around 189 Hours.
- Is Mario in Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Yes, Mario is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, reprised by Charles Martinet with new voice clips.
- Why was Metaknight banned? Meta Knight was temporarily banned in competitive play due to his perceived overpowered nature, making him “broken” according to many players.
- How many DLC smash characters? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has 12 DLC characters, available for purchase either individually or through the Super Smash Bros. Fighters Passes.