Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU)

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Min Min Guide

This is a guide to using Min Min in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Min Min bread and butter combos, how to unlock, moveset, alt costumes and skins, as well as Min Min matchups, counters, and tier list placement can all be found here.

Min Min Tier and Overview

Stats and General Info

Min Min
Min Min Image
Game Series ARMS
Smash Bros. Debut DLC2
Fighter Number 76
Unlock Order Fighter Pass Vol. 2
Number of Jumps 2
Weight 104 Units (22/87)
Dash Speed 1.55 (69/87)
Air Speed 0.85 (84/87)
Fast Fall Speed 2.432 (55/87)
Special Attributes None

Tier List Placement

SSBU Min Min Icon A+ Tier Tier

A zoning machine who can use powerful disjoints from across the stage

Min Min is a non-traditional zoner, who uses her long disjointed arms to attack from across the stage. She is able to change the type of arm she uses with neutral B, and alternate smash attacks with forward smash and side special. She also has the ability to use smash attacks in the air, and her up smash is one of the fastest in the game, making it great out of shield. Min Min's edgeguarding game is also extremely dealy, as she can edgeguard opponents safely from the stage, after throwing them off with a grab.

While great at edgeguarding, Min Min herself is susceptible to edgeguards, as she has a rather poor recovery. She also has a bad disadvantage state, and has few ways to retaliate when put above an opponent. Min Min's moves have considerable endlag too, so to make the most of this character, it's important to keep opponents out and don't try to fight up close if possible.

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Min Min's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Extremely long range
・Very powerful attacks
・Extremely fast up smash
・Excels at edgeguarding with no risk
Weaknesses ・Poor recovery
・Struggles at close range
・Cannot counter attacks from certan angles (such as coming from below her)
・Noticeable endlag on arms moves

Min Min Matchup Chart

Matchup Chart

Min Min Image
-2
Pikachu
-1
Diddy KongGreninjaInklingJokerPalutenaPichuR.O.B.SheikShulkWarioYoshiZero Suit Samus
0
BayonettaCaptain FalconCorrinDuck HuntFalcoFoxJigglypuffKenLucinaLucinaMarioMarthMeta KnightMii BrawlerMr. Game & WatchNessPit/Dark PitPokemon TrainerRoySnakeSonicWii Fit TrainerWolfYoung Link
+1
Banjo & KazooieBowserBowser Jr.BylethChromCloudDonkey KongDr. MarioHeroIkeIncineroarIsabelleKing DededeKing K. RoolKirbyLinkLittle MacLucarioLucasLuigiMega ManMewtwoMii GunnerMii SwordfighterOlimarPac-ManPeach/DaisyPiranha PlantRidleyRobinRosalina & LumaRyuSamus/Dark SamusSephirothSimon/RichterSteveTerryToon LinkVillagerZelda
+2
GanondorfIce Climbers

Notes About Matchup Chart

1. -2 = Disadvantage. -1 = Slight Disadvantage or Even. 0 = Even. +1 = Slight Advantage or Even. +2 = Advantage.
2. The matchup chart was based around both the opinions of professional players of each character, as well as our own experience through playing Min Min.
3. Characters within each tier are unordered
4. Pokemon Trainer's individual Pokemon (Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard) as well as Echo fighters with no significant difference than their regular counterpart are not shown.
5. For other characters who are not shown here, we are still investigating the matchup.

Min Min Combos

Combo Video

Combo List

Bread and Butter Combos
【From :00-:03】
Hold A (Extended)━ Hold B (Extended)
【From :03-:05】
Hold B (Extended) ━ Forward Smash A
【From :05-:08】
Forward Smash A ━ Forward Smash B
【From :08-:18】
DTilt┳UTilt
  ┣Up Air
  ┗Up Smash
【From :18-:39】
Nair┳Dair
  ┣Forward Smash
  ┣Down Tilt ━ Up Smash
  ┣Jab
  ┗Up Smash
【From :39-:43】
Up Air━Aerial Forward Smash

Min Min Moveset

Min Min Fighter Ability

  • Tilt attacks use Min Min's left arm while the special button uses Min Min's right arm.
  • Both arms will use a smash attack if the special and attack button is pressed at the same time.
  • Holding smash button charges Min Min's right arm.
  • Min Min's punches can be angled by using the left stick.
  • During an attack, you can jump and use the other arm to attack.
  • You cannot jump during a smash attack, but you can do a smash attack midair.
  • You can attack behind you after using an attack using your other arm.
  • Min Min's arms bounce off of walls
  • When an arm is shielded, it loses momentum.
  • By throwing an opponent, Min Min's left arm gets strengthened for a short while.

Attacks with both arms, depending on button

Min Min's unique ability lies in the fact that some of her attacks (forward tilt, forward smash, and forward air) can be done with both her left and right arms, depending on whether the attack or special button are used. Her down B also allows her to cycle through arm types, so that she can have a different effect on her type arm.

MInmin's left arm gets stronger after a grab

Min Min powered arm

Min Min's arms also get a damage increase after grabbing an enemy. Make sure to utilize this when enemies approach you to put some distance between the two of you and get a damage boost!

Jab (Neutral Attack)

Jab

Min Min jab

Rapidly pressing the Attack button will execute Min Min's Jab. It's a 1-2 combo followed by a rapid hit into a finisher kick. Min Min struggles up close, so this will be a tool used to hit opponents who have gotten in near Min Min.

When holding the attack or special button, Min Min will instead do a forward tilt with the respective arm.

Tilt Attacks and Dash Attack

Dash Attack

Dash Attack Min Min

Min Min's Dash Attack is a quick flying kick. It can be used to punish enemies who use moves with high-end lag from afar. It's also a great tech chase tool.

Forward Tilt

Min Min Arm

Min Min can use either her left arm, or her right arm to do a forward tilt, by using the attack or special button respectively. She can move and jump while using the move, and it can also be angled.

Up Tilt

Min Min's uptilt hits a wide area above her by performing a wheel kick above her. Its main use is to prevent enemies from approaching her from the air, but at low percents, it can also be a great combo starter.

Down Tilt

downtilt

Min Min's Down Tilt is a quick side attack that sends enemies flying vertically. This makes it a great combo starter or a quick getaway maneuver.

Smash Attacks

Forward Smash


right arm
Megawatt arm is slow but incredibly powerful!

Side Special Ground
  • Angle can be changed
  • Can be charged for more damage
  • attack changes depending on arm mode used.
Side Special Air
  • Range gets smaller
  • Min Min's side special is essentially the same as her forward smash, but the attack that gets used depends on her current right arm type.

    Up Smash


    Min Min upsmash

    It also reflects projectiles!

    Min Min's Upsmash is a somersault kick that covers more area than her Up Tilt. It has quick startup, and you can also use it to reflect projectiles at the enemy, so it's great for many things!

    Down Smash

    Min Min downsmash

    Min Min's down smash is an attack that kicks on both sides of her. It looks similar to Fox's down smash, though not as powerful. It does give her brief intangibility.

    Aerials

    Neutral Air

    Min Min nair

    Min Min's neutral air makes her swing her arm in a circular motion. It can be done with her left or right arm, depending on whether the attack or special button is used. For the right arm, the damage and speed changes depending on the current arm equipped, with Ramram being quick, while Megawatt is slow but powerful.

    Up Air

    somersault kick

    Similar to her Up Tilt and Up Smash, her Up Air is a somersault kick that hits an arc above her. It's a great combo tool and a great anti-air attack against enemies approaching from above.

    Down Air

    Down Air

    Min Min's down air is a dive kick. While it can be used to attack enemies, it can also be used as a “get back to the ground ASAP” move, as this is where Min Min's specialty shines. You can go for aerials to stop enemies from approaching above, then use Down Air to create some distance. However, an opponent may try and punish its landing.

    Special Attacks

    Down Special (ARMS Change)

    Ramram
    • Faster than other arms
    • Ramram's attack angle is the easiest to adjust
    • Deals fire damage
    Megawatt
    • Slow
    • Angle can't be adjusted too much
    • Incredibly powerful and can KO enemies at low percent if fully charged
    Dragon
    • Average range, speed, and damage
    • Most balanced arm
    • Releases a fire breath attack if held.

    Down Special is Min Min's Arm change. It's a key feature to playing Min Min, as it allows you to change your playstyle and attack depending on her current arm equipped. The three arms available are Ramram, Megawatt, and Dragon which all have different strengths and weaknesses.

    Ramram

    ramram

    Ramram is an excellent arm to use for quick damage and fast enemies. Its attack area easy to adjust and can even be used to hit enemies that are trying to recover from ledges.

    Megawatt

    megawatt

    Megawatt is Min Min's strongest arm. At the expense of power, however, it loses a massive amount of speed which makes it not the safest option to choose during one on one games. During brawls, however, you can score a massive amount of kills with it.

    Dragon

    dragon

    Dragon is Min Min's standard arm, and is the most balanced of them all. It can be angled easier than Megawatt, and has enough firepower to KO enemies. It can also unleash a fire breath attack which makes it more versatile in hitting enemies from afar.

    Up Special (ARMS Jump/ARM Hook)

    Up Special Min Min

    When on stage, Min Min's Up Special is Arms Jump. It grants temporary intangibility, making it a good option for escaping opponents.

    armhook recovery Min Min

    Offstage, Min Min's Up special turns into an arm hook, which is used as a tether recovery. You can use this to grab the ledge quickly and make a safe return.

    Grab and Throws

    Forward Throw

    Min Min's forward throw doesn't lead to combos but it can be used to throw enemies offstage. Follow it up with Ramram's speedy hit to stop them from recovering.

    Back Throw

    Min Min's back throw is a strong move and has a great knockback. It can be used to kill enemies at high percents when you're at the ledge.

    Up Throw

    Like all of her up related moves, her up to throw kicks the enemies upward. While it's not as reliable as her back throw for getting kills, it can do it at high percents (around 160% or more) and when used on platforms.

    Down Throw

    Min Min's down throw deals low damage and can't lead to combos. It's a move that you should avoid in most cases.

    Final Smash (ARMS Rush)

    finalsmash

    All the members of ARMS gather and unleash a barrage of attacks with Min Min as a super finisher.

    Min Min Balance Changes

    Version 13.0.1 Balance Patch

    Change
    Movements Reduced the power against shields for each punch.
    Adjusted the length of some of the animations when knocked down on the ground to match other fighters.
    Neutral Air Attack Increased the vulnerability when landing.
    Side Smash Attack Reduced the duration of the Dragon's beam.

    Version 12.0.0 Balance Patch

    Change
    Up Smash Attack Decreased attack speed.
    Decreased the speed of the reflect detection.
    Shortened launch distance.
    Up Special Decreased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.

    Version 11.0.0 Balance Patch

    Change
    Air Dodge Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when performing an air dodge.
    Forward Smash Shortened the amount of time you can charge a smash attack.
    Forward Smash Reduced the knockback for the dragon's lasers while using the Dragon ARM.
    Other Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.

    Version 9.0.0 Balance Patch

    Change
    Flurry Attack to KO Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.

    How to Get Min Min

    Purchase Via the Fighter's Pass Vol. 2

    Fighter
    Min Min is included with the Fighter's Pass Vol. 2, which can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 USD ($37.79 CD). The Fighter's Pass Vol. 2 includes a total of six additional DLC characters (including Min Min), so be sure and purchase it if you want to have all characters.

    Purchase Individually For $5.99 USD

    Min Min.jpg
    If you just want Min Min, you can purchase her individually by getting the Challenger Pack 6. It will cost $5.99 USD ($7.55 CA).

    Buying Min Min also includes the Spring Stadium stage

    Spring Stadium Stage.jpg

    If you purchase Min Min via the Fighter's Pass or Challenger Pack, you will also gain access to a new stage: Spring Stadium, as well as music from Arms.

    Min Min Reveal Trailer

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