Tifa (Life & Death)

Tifa (ティファ, Tifa) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death.
Tifa Lockhart is one of the main protagonists of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake, serving as a party member of Cloud Strife. Compared to the others who make use of weapons and magic, Tifa is a Brawler and uses hand-to-hand combat during battle, a major contrast from her rather shy personality when outside of battle.
Tifa is voiced by Ayumi Ito in all versions of Life or Death, reprising her role from across Tifa's appearances throughout the Final Fantasy series.
==How to Unlock==
Tifa is available from the start of a new game and doesn't need to be unlocked.
==Moveset==
* Tifa has a unique fighter ability called the Limit Gauge. Over the course of normal play, the Limit Gauge will be filled automatically by inflicting and/or receiving damage. Alternatively, it can be filled manually by using her down special move, Limit Charge. The Limit Gauge is always present above her damage meter and will display its current state of charge. When it is filled up, Tifa's body will emit a light blue, fiery aura, and she will gain upgraded, single use versions of her special moves alongside enhanced mobility for the duration of the charge.
 	Name 	Description
Neutral Attack 	N/A 	A strong fast palm thrust, followed by another, followed by a series of rapid kicks, and finishing off with a jumping roundhouse kick.
Forward Tilt 	N/A 	Tifa delivers a knee-gut attack, can be followed up again by pressing attack again to deliver an overhead swiping fist attack.
Up Tilt 	N/A 	Tifa delivers an uppercut attack.
Down Tilt 	N/A 	Tifa crouches and performs a 360-sweeping kick.
Dash Attack 	N/A 	Tifa leaps in the air and delivers a spinning roundhouse kick.
Forward Smash 	N/A 	Tifa performs a forward kick wreathed in fire.
Up Smash 	N/A 	Tifa performs a backflip kick upwards that is engulfed in ice magic.
Down Smash 	N/A 	Tifa performs a 360-degree sweeping kick that is engulfed with water magic.
Neutral Aerial 	N/A 	Tifa performs a 720-degree spin kick.
Forward Aerial 	N/A 	Tifa delivers a flurry of 5 kicks forward.
Back Aerial 	N/A 	Tifa turns around and kicks behind her which sends her in that direction quickly while her foot is engulfed in fire magic.
Up Aerial 	N/A 	Tifa performs a backflip kicking attack upward.
Down Aerial 	N/A 	Tifa performs a downward diagonal kick that sends her soaring downward quickly while her feet are engulfed in flames.
Grab 	N/A 	Tifa reaches out with both arms to clinch the opponent. Similar to Incineroar's grab.
Pummel 	N/A 	A headbutt.
Forward Throw 	N/A 	A giant swing. Deals collateral damage to bystanders, which grows in power as Tifa gains speed.
Back Throw 	N/A 	Tifa performs a German suplex.
Up Throw 	N/A 	Tifa performs an Argentine backbreaker rack drop.
Down Throw 	N/A 	A chokeslam.
Neutral Special	Beat Rush 	Tifa performs a large punch that drags her forward a few feet. If Tifa makes contact with an opponent the B button can be rapidly pressed in order to perform the Beat Rush. With this, Tifa continues the attack with a series of 5 kicking, punching, and jabbing attacks before the final attack delivers the final knockback.
Side Special 	Meteodrive 	Tifa lunges her arms forward in an attempt to grab an opponent similar to Bowser's side special.  If she makes contact with an opponent she grabs them from behind and performs an almost wrestling-like move where she flips backward and piledrives the enemy into the ground before launching them away. Though strong, it has short range, leaving Tifa vulnerable if she misses the attack.
Up Special 	Dolphin Blow 	Tifa performs an uppercut attack that is imbued with water magic. The spirit of a water-like Dolphin will appear with her punch for additional damage. Opponents hit by the Dolphin will gain extra damage if attacked with the Dolphin. The recovery itself is weaker than many other recovery moves.
Down Special 	Limit Charge/Premium Heart	Similar to Cloud, if Tifa receives or dishes out DMG, a limit meter above her health bar will charge. Pressing down B with a not full meter will allow Tifa to charge up her limit meter. Once the limit meter reaches full charge she glows a light blue aura around her. Her next Limit ability used now will deal extra DMG with a flashier animation. If Down B is pressed once Tifa’s limit meter is full she will equip the Premium Heart Gloves. The premium hearts act as a boost to all of Tifa’s standard attacks for a short period of time. All of her standard attacks and smash attacks deal, even more, DMG and knockback. As Tifa attacks, her limit bar will slowly deplete until it is gone, at which point the premium hearts disappear. Using other specials while equipped with premium hearts will not deal the limit break's extra DMG.
Final Smash 	Final Heaven 	Tifa cracks her knuckles and yells, “I’m breaking my limits!” as she lunges forward a large distance in an attempt to capture any opponents. If an opponent(s) is hit by this startup attack a cinematic similar to Chrom’s Final Smash appears. In this Tifa, backflips in front of the opponent(s) and winds back her fist as it gathers magic energy. While charging her energy she shouts, “Final Heaven!” as she lunges through the opponent(s) with lightning speed. Once past the opponent(s) she stands up straight and tightens the glove into a fist. As soon as she makes a fist there is a massive explosion that deals a final large DMG and knockback to any opponent captured. This blast also can harm opponents who weren’t caught in the initial attack but are in close enough proximity to the blast.
==Other Animations ==
Animation 	Description 	Notes
On-Screen Appearance 	Tifa walks onto the stage and tightens her gloves. 	
Taunt 1 	Tifa tightens a glove and says, “Don’t hold back!” 	
Taunt 2 	Tifa balances on one foot and kicks forward three times while saying, “This is gonna hurt!” 	
Taunt 3 	Tifa casts a spell animation 	Similar to Cloud's taunt of the same nature.
Star KO 	 	
Screen KO 	 	
Character Selection Screen	 	
Crowd Chant 	 	
Victory Pose 1 	Tifa stretches her arms behind her head then her back and says, “Nothing to it!” 	
Victory Pose 2 	Tifa delivers a few punches and a final roundhouse kick with determination on her face. 	
Victory Pose 3 	Tifa backflips onto the victory stage and turns around facing the camera where she smirks and cracks her knuckles.	
==Role in Classic Mode==
Like all other fighters, Tifa appears in Classic Mode. Tifa's Mini-Boss is unknown. 
===Tifa Ending===
==Role in The Kiss of Death==
==Alternate Costumes==
Image	Number	Color	Notes 	Unlockable?
 	01 	White	Based on Tifa's appearances in Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake.	Default
 	02 	Black	Tifa's appearance in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. 	Default
 	03 	 	 	Default
 	04 	 	 	Default
 	05 	 	 	Default
 	06 	 	 	Default
 	07 	 	 	Default
 	08 	 	 	Default
 	09 	 	 	Unlockable
 	10 	 	 	Unlockable
 	11 	 	 	Unlockable
 	12 	 	 	Unlockable
 	13 	 	 	Unlockable
 	14 	 	 	Unlockable
==Smash Taunts==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===Snake's Codecs===
==Fighter Spirits==
Tifa's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Tifa in The Kiss of Death allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in Life & Death.
File:Tifa-FFVIIArt.png
==Trivia==
Category:Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death