Luigi (Smash Plus)

Luigi is a playable character in Super Smash Brothers Plus for the Nintendo Switch Plus. Representing the Super Mario Bros universe (and its spinoff series, Luigi's Mansion), Luigi is listed as Fighter #2 in Smash's modified numbering system, and is classified as a Middleweight fighter. He is hidden at the start of the game, but can be unlocked by defeating Classic Mode with Mario or by defeating him randomly after playing a certain number of matches in Multiplayer.
Luigi has been changed significantly from his appearance in Smash Ultimate, as his moveset more relies on his Poltergust than before. This has the added effect of making him Compared to his more famous brother, Luigi jumps higher, but he runs slower and many of his attacks are slightly disjointed, giving him a higher learning curve than Mario, and most other Middleweight fighters for that matter. Luigi lacks a true offensive punch, being more of a defensive minded fighter, waiting for the right opportunity to come along and hit a decisive move. However, his moves can be difficult to predict and will punish foes who underestimate him. In the right hands, Luigi can be a dangerous enemy. Luigi has two normal jumps and no additional movement options.
==Moveset==
===Basic Attacks===
*Jab- Luigi performs a two hit punch combo before launching into a rapid jab where he flails his arms about repeatedly, similar to his old dash attack. He finishes the combo with a hip check to knock foes away.
*Side Tilt- Luigi performs a standing side kick with slightly longer range than Mario, but slower delivery.
*Up Tilt- Luigi performs a quick uppercut jab straight above himself, delivering decent knockback but little damage.
*Down Tilt- Luigi will crouch down in a cowardly fashion and kick out slightly in front of him. Comes out quickly, but does little damage or knockback.
*Dash Attack- Luigi will trip over his own two feet and stumble forwards, sliding into foes and damaging them.
*Grab and Pummel- Luigi will fire a Suction Shot from the Poltergust, luring in foes. This cannot be used as a tether grab, unlike other similar moves for other characters. Luigi holds the foe in place with the Poltergust, and pummels with a kick to the shin.
*Forward Throw- Luigi aims the Poltergust up slightly and blasts the opponent forward.
*Back Throw- Luigi flings the opponent backwards with the Poltergust. A much more powerful throw than his forward one.
*Up Throw- Luigi aims straight up and blasts the opponent skyward.
*Down Throw- Luigi slams the opponent down with the Poltergust, bouncing them into the air for a followup attack.
*Neutral Air- Luigi performs the Luigi Cyclone, where he spins about in a whirling dervish motion and hits opponents multiple times before sending them flying with the final hit. This move operates just like the Mario Tornado, saves that it elevates opponents slightly when it connects, making it easier to hit them multiple times and do slightly more damage than Mario.
*Forward Air- Luigi performs a single karate chop forward that does good damage but has a slight amount of start lag.
*Back Air- Luigi performs a backwards dropkick to send opponents flying.
*Up Air- Luigi spins the end of the Poltergust around his head three times. This doesn't hit multiple times, with each possible hit doing the same amount of damage and knockback to foes.
*Down Air- Luigi performs a downward drill kick, moving slightly forward at an angle as he lands. Does good damage, but has end lag if Luigi lands on the ground without having hit anyone.
===Smash Attacks===
*Forward Smash- Luigi performs a single palm thrust forward similar to Mario's punch, but instead of a fireball it delivers a blast of electricity on the end of his hand. If the move is fully charged and connects, the electricity will stun an opponent before sending them flying, giving a chance for a followup attack.
*Up Smash- Luigi performs his Super Jump, which works exactly like his old Up Special did. If it connects right as the attack begins right next to the opponent, it will send them flying. Otherwise, it only does minor damage and knockback, and has heavy endlag.
*Down Smash- Luigi performs a downward chop attack, first to the front and then to the rear side of himself. Opponents hit on the front will take more damage than those hit in the rear.
===Special Moves===
*Neutral Special: Suction Blast- Luigi will fire up the Poltergust and begin sucking up anything in sight. As soon as he grabs either an item or an opponent, he will hold that item in his Poltergust's grasp for as long as the Special Button is pressed. Once it is let go, Luigi will fire the item or opponent in whatever direction he is aiming, as the player can rotate the control stick along the 180 degree horizontal axis (in otherwords, Luigi can never aim the Poltergust below the level of the platform he is standing on). While the blast doesn't go as far as Luigi's throws, it does turn the opponent into a projectile that will damage anyone hit by them, and can also be used to toss items at opponents nearby. Food and other healing items will automatically be eaten by Luigi if they are caught in the Suction Blast.
*Side Special: Green Missile- Luigi will charge up the Poltergust and then blast himself forward in a fiery explosion, damaging any foe he hits along the way. This move can be charged, with higher charges resulting in longer distance and more damage to any opponents caught in the crossfire. This move has a 1/12 chance of "misfiring", which if it does will send Luigi flying and do much more damage to anyone unfortunate enough to be caught in his way.
*Up Special: Burst Jump- Luigi lets out a burst of air from his Poltergust, which sends him flying into the air a short distance. As a recovery move, it is relatively weak in terms of its damage and the amount of distance it travels. However, unique to Luigi, the Burst Jump can be used twice in midair without having to land, giving it more utility than most recovery moves.
*Down Special: Gooigi- Luigi summons his slime-based doppleganger, Gooigi, who acts as a mirror for himself for up to 10 seconds. Gooigi will mimic any physical attack that Luigi does while he is out on the field. Moreover, he also doubles as a protective shield for the plumber turned ghostbuster. Gooigi will absorb weak attacks fully, protecting Luigi entirely while he is out. However, any attack that deals more than 12% damage will cause Gooigi to dissolve completely, regardless of how much time was left on the clock for him. Also, if Gooigi is hit by any water based attack, he will instantly dissolve as well. Gooigi can only be summoned three times per stock, and there is a 12 second cooldown period between when he can be summoned.
*Final Smash: Boolossus- Luigi will suck in opponents with his Poltergust, sending them to a Cinematic Final Smash where the captured opponents are confronted by Boolossus, who scares them and then smashes down onto the ground, sending them flying as the cinematic ends and we return to the stage.
=== Miscellaneous ===
*Entry Animation- Luigi enters through a Warp Pipe, giving a tentative "Let's a Go" as he enters the fray.
*Idle Animation 1- Luigi looks around the arena and is seemingly scared by a noise before resuming his normal stance.
*Idle Animation 2- Luigi looks around the arena again, but seeing nothing he breaths a sigh of relief before resuming normal stance.
*Side Taunt- Luigi spins the Poltergust handle around three times and then gives a thumbs up to the player.
*Up Taunt- Luigi calls out for Mario in a trepedatious voice. If Luigi is above 100% when this taunt is activated, he will yell out for Mario in a scream of desperation. If Mario is present on the battlefield, then Luigi will call out and then be surprised when he sees Mario on the stage saying "There you are!"
*Down Taunt- Luigi will shuffle his feet, pretending to kick up some dirt in front of him. If this kick actually hits an opponent, they will be sent flying with a huge amount of knockback, but very little damage.
*Victory Animation 1- Luigi will spin around to the camera, pointing his fingers like guns and yelling "Bang Bang!" in celebration.
*Victory Animation 2- Luigi will be greeted by Polterpup who tackles him to the ground licking his face, causing him to laugh and smile, saying "Good puppy!" as he pets him in celebration.
*Victory Animation 3- Luigi will stand confidently in front of the screen until a Goob appears behind him, scaring him and causing him to run off in fear as the Ghost laughs in response.
== How to Unlock ==
Luigi can be unlocked in the game any of the following ways:
* Playing Versus Matches until he randomly shows up as a "Challenger Approaching" fight. Defeat him to then unlock him.
* Defeat Classic Mode with Mario at starting difficulty 3.0 or higher.
* Unlock him in the Finale of World of Light by defeating him.
* Paying 1,000 gold in the Shop, where he can randomly appear (though rarely).
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