Fighter

> *This article is about Fighter's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch. For other uses, see Fighter. Please note, that this artcle is referring to the Fighter that is from the Kid Icarus series.*
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## Character Statistics

### Has a Tether

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**Fighter** (ファイター, *Faitā*) is an Unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch, hailing from the Kid Icarus series. They were added to represent the other weapons and powers that were introduced in Kid Icarus: Uprising. It should be noted that this is the only character that will change their alternative costume depedant on the player who selected them. For example, Player 1 will have the default "Gold" costume, while player 2 will have the "White" costume as a default.

Their gender is dependant on the alternative costume, signifed by their body features. Male Fighters are voiced by Josh Grelle, while the female Fighters are voiced by Luci Christain.

## Attributes

Fighter is a character that can fit many roles with it's versitile moveset. Many of their attacks are able to be used in multiple situations, allowing him to be able to cover his surroundings. He can play up front with quick smash attacks and good range, allowing him to be able to dance around his opponent. His above average speed is also great, as it gives him good mobility and is great for his ground game.

## Moveset

### Ground Attacks

#### Normal

* **Neutral Attack**: Performs two wide slashes, ending with a final thrust forwards.
* **Forward Tilt**: Goes into a state where Fighter begins to aim his weapon forwards. Depending on the last weapon used, he will fire shots in the direction he is facing.
	+ **Blade:** Fires 5 quick shots that deal small knockback.
	+ **Club:** Creates a giant blast that passes through floors and walls.
	+ **Claws:** Creates a small X shaped enegry wave that moves forwards a small distance.
* **Up Tilt**: Swings his sword overhead.
* **Down Tilt**: While crouching, Fighter will claw at the ground quickly.
* **Dash Attack**: Fires a blast while dive bombing forwards, similar to his side tilt.

#### Smash Attacks

* **Forward Smash**: Takes out the Black Club, and swings it onto the ground. A very slow move, but it can kill at 20% when fully charged.
* **Up Smash**: Takes out his Claws and rakes the air 5 times.
* **Down Smash**: Takes out the First Blade and spins, swinging his sword around him.

#### Other attacks

* **Floor Attack (Front)**: Slashes back and forth.
* **Floor Attack (Back)**: Kicks around him.
* **Floor Attack (Trip)**: Same as floor attack front.
* **Ledge Attack**: Gets up and thrusts his sword forwards.
* **Ledge Attack (100%)**: Gets up slowly, and sends a kick forwards.

### Aerial Attacks

* **Neutral aerial** - Takes out his claws and spins rapidly, hitting the opponent up to 10 times. It doesn't have good knockback, but it can chain into other attacks due to it's low landing lag.
* **Forward aerial** – Performs a forwards slash.
* **Back aerial** - Leans behind himself and swings his sword.
* **Up aerial** – Halts and swings his black club above him. Very slow, but deals a lot of knockback and has good range.
* **Down aerial** - Claws 3 times below him, with the last one dealing a meteor hit.

### Grabs and Throws

* **Grab**: Grabs forwards with his hand.
* **Pummel**: Knees the opponent quickly. 3%
* **Forward Throw**: Shoulder bashes the opponent.
* **Back Throw**: Grabs and slams the opponent into the ground behind him.
* **Down Throw**: Slams the opponent into the ground.
* **Up Throw:** Elbows the opponent into the air.

 **Final Smash** | Explosive Flame

### On-Screen Appearance

Jumps from the sky, and goes into their fighting stance.

### Taunts

Side Taunt: Pumps their fist into the air.

Up Taunt: Wipes their brow.

Down Taunt: Twirls it's current weapon and gets in a "Come at me" pose.