After getting the Wii U version, I noticed that unlocking Customs is harder than on the 3DS version, primarily due to nerfed Home Button Trick. As of last week, I decided to get all Custom Moves on Wii U version and tried every possible method that can be found on the internet, some with better results than others. Below I list all the methods I have found and my results.
First it is important to know that the game has some kind of bias when getting custom moves. If you played a couple of rounds as Falco before entering Target Blast, it is more likely to get his Custom Moves. There seems to be a slight bias with stages and opponents also. When trying to unlock for a certain character, try clearing some modes with that Character.
TL;DR Master Orders, use Crazy Orders when running low on cash, then Target Blast and Trophy Rush to complete characters.
First it is important to know that the game has some kind of bias when getting custom moves. If you played a couple of rounds as Falco before entering Target Blast, it is more likely to get his Custom Moves. There seems to be a slight bias with stages and opponents also. When trying to unlock for a certain character, try clearing some modes with that Character.
To me, this was one of the most useful methods on 3DS but one of the worst on Wii U. No home button makes it hard to guarantee equipment every round. 8 player battles are also more chaotic. This mode doesnt go as fast as the 3DS version and did not net me a considerable amount of customs
After the second round, bags of equipment start dropping. The difficulty seems to affect the chances of equipments appearing instead of trophies but the reward seems rather slim for fighting every character
This seems to depend on luck. When I entered the first time with DK, I got 3 new Customs in a 2:30 round. After that, no new Customs in 3 rounds. This mode also costs 900g per run so beware.
I found great success here. By playing as a charcacter then immediately going to Target Blast, Customs for that character generally tend to appear more, with the chance of being new at good odds. The only problem is that it is a tad slow. Stage 2 is the way to go as Ganondorf can consistently clear every target. Reverse Warlock Clears all but one on the first bomb(Do not move, just turn around and perform Reverse Warlock Punch. On the second bomb, get close to it, U-Smash, get close, U-Smash, get close U-Smash, it should be at the barrier now. Roll behind the bomb U-Smash and it should be near the center. get close to it and do a normal Warlock Punch to clear the last target).
For those with Turbo controllers, create a name tag with A as the special button. Select Ganondorf and go to Target Blast Stage 2. Activate the turbo function and watch him clear al but 2 targets automatically. This is not exactly fast as he will attempt all rounds, even the ones without equipment, and there is also the chance the equipment falls in one of the 2 targets he cant break. The main benefit of this is that since it is automatic, you can leave this on overnight or while you do something else to help you get some customs
For those with Turbo controllers, create a name tag with A as the special button. Select Ganondorf and go to Target Blast Stage 2. Activate the turbo function and watch him clear al but 2 targets automatically. This is not exactly fast as he will attempt all rounds, even the ones without equipment, and there is also the chance the equipment falls in one of the 2 targets he cant break. The main benefit of this is that since it is automatic, you can leave this on overnight or while you do something else to help you get some customs
Crazy orders works pretty well if you have an easy way to beat rounds(bat badge,quick bat,etc)and getting gold is easy if you pick any gold ticket after turn 10 which nets you at least 2500 on average.The problem with this mode(Besides dying and losing things) is that there are times where 19 turns nets you 7 new customs and times where it just gives you equipment.
Master orders got me most of my customs. choose one of the first 2 tickets and make sure to have enough money. It is extremely rewarding
Master orders got me most of my customs. choose one of the first 2 tickets and make sure to have enough money. It is extremely rewarding
TL;DR Master Orders, use Crazy Orders when running low on cash, then Target Blast and Trophy Rush to complete characters.
EDIT: someone teach me how to create spoilers
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