Crystanium
Smash Hero
Update
9/12/18
Introduction
A tier list true to canon for Super Smash Bros. seems to have started during Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Then there was another for Super Smash Bros. 4. Neither of these were actually finished, and it took more than a year to work on. This was mainly due to having two characters pitted against each other per week, and the format was set up as a tournament bracket. There was an agreement on who could end up being top or high on the tier list among those who debated, but the tier lists for each game at the time was never completed. Below is a list of those I think could end up being top-tier. I am not going to assume it's in that order, however. Considering I'm only familiar with two characters, I'll focus on them. Anyone interested can provide reasons for their selection. Also, feel free to list more than just the ones I've listed below. I'll give my input when I can.
Rules
9/12/18
- New rules added.
- Dr. Mario and Miis aren't part of the tier list.
- Pokémon Trainer has access only to three Pokémon, all of which will be starters at their third evolution. This means Charizard is out.
Introduction
A tier list true to canon for Super Smash Bros. seems to have started during Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Then there was another for Super Smash Bros. 4. Neither of these were actually finished, and it took more than a year to work on. This was mainly due to having two characters pitted against each other per week, and the format was set up as a tournament bracket. There was an agreement on who could end up being top or high on the tier list among those who debated, but the tier lists for each game at the time was never completed. Below is a list of those I think could end up being top-tier. I am not going to assume it's in that order, however. Considering I'm only familiar with two characters, I'll focus on them. Anyone interested can provide reasons for their selection. Also, feel free to list more than just the ones I've listed below. I'll give my input when I can.
Rules
1. Non-composite incarnation
All characters are restricted to certain items, upgrades, abilities, &c. No character is in a composite form, i.e., a form that combines all items, upgrades, abilities, &c. from every installment in the series. To simply settle this, use only the best incarnation from the series.
Ex.: Young Link doesn't have access to the items he acquired in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. He only has access to what he acquired in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
2. Non-canon sources
Sources that aren't considered canon, i.e., not officially accepted as part of the story are not allowed. Reboots, reimagining, retroactive continuity, or the like take precedence.
Ex.: Mario Party isn't canonical, so any feats from it and its subsequent games aren't allowed.
3. No access to restricted buffs
If an item, upgrade, or ability can only be acquired by completing a certain difficulty, attaining a certain rank, being granted such things by friend or foe during battle, or anything similar, that item, upgrade, or ability is not allowed.
Ex.: Samus acquires the hyper beam during the battle against Mother Brain from the Metroid. She would not have access to it here.
4. No outside help
Outside help is considered to be assistance from anyone capable of acting on their own volition. This includes minds that are artificial, natural, spiritual, &c. Exceptions are made if and only if such minds must do as they're told and lack any volition of their own. Summons appear to lack volition of their own.
Ex.: Pit lacks the power of flight, since he cannot be assisted by Palutena or Viridi.
All characters are restricted to certain items, upgrades, abilities, &c. No character is in a composite form, i.e., a form that combines all items, upgrades, abilities, &c. from every installment in the series. To simply settle this, use only the best incarnation from the series.
Ex.: Young Link doesn't have access to the items he acquired in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. He only has access to what he acquired in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
2. Non-canon sources
Sources that aren't considered canon, i.e., not officially accepted as part of the story are not allowed. Reboots, reimagining, retroactive continuity, or the like take precedence.
Ex.: Mario Party isn't canonical, so any feats from it and its subsequent games aren't allowed.
3. No access to restricted buffs
If an item, upgrade, or ability can only be acquired by completing a certain difficulty, attaining a certain rank, being granted such things by friend or foe during battle, or anything similar, that item, upgrade, or ability is not allowed.
Ex.: Samus acquires the hyper beam during the battle against Mother Brain from the Metroid. She would not have access to it here.
4. No outside help
Outside help is considered to be assistance from anyone capable of acting on their own volition. This includes minds that are artificial, natural, spiritual, &c. Exceptions are made if and only if such minds must do as they're told and lack any volition of their own. Summons appear to lack volition of their own.
Ex.: Pit lacks the power of flight, since he cannot be assisted by Palutena or Viridi.
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