What about ZSS with no plasma whip?

[Lorisaur]

Ok, most of you will surely know that plasma whip is not canon as a weapon. It's just made in smash. In Ultimate all of her moveset has been shown, exept for downtilt, f-tilt, backair and all plasma whip moves. A bit strange, maybe. After what they have done to Link, and after all the slight changes applied to character in order to make them more similar to the origin games, as for Ryu, I belive that maybe this time Zero Suit Samus will finally have a normal grab. With no more need to Nair into it she will become a monster - even more than she was in Sm4sh. Do you belive it is possible? If yes, do you think she will lose all plasma whip moves or just the tether grab?

 

[David Viran]

Doubt it as the whip is legit half her moveset. It would require a rework to how she plays. We probably haven't seen any whip moves because the whip physics are getting redone and weren't done in time to show off. I think it's unlikely that they will get rid of the tether grab too but that one is more plausible imo.

 

[ChozoRidley]

The whip is still part of her move-set - today's blog post confirms it.

"Today's Fighter - #29: Zero Suit Samus - Although not as powerful as Samus, her speed is exceptional! Her Paralyzer not only has the ability to stun opponents, but it can also turn into a whip. For her Final Smash, she dons her suit and fires a powerful laser!"

 

[Lorisaur]

The whip is still part of her move-set - today's blog post confirms it.

"Today's Fighter - #29: Zero Suit Samus - Although not as powerful as Samus, her speed is exceptional! Her Paralyzer not only has the ability to stun opponents, but it can also turn into a whip. For her Final Smash, she dons her suit and fires a powerful laser!"

Ouch. I hope she at least gets the regular grab...

 

[Idon]

If it aint broke, they won't fix it.

That said, it is kinda dumb how Smash ZSS fights.