A list of patch notes and balance changes for characters in the Ver. 4.0.0 Update of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU). Read on to see which characters received buffs, who got nerfed, as well as other fixes that took place in Smash Ultimate.
Link, Young Link, Toon Link, Hero
Basic Movements
Characters who carry shields can now shieldstun shuffle when blocking a projectile with their shield.
All Fighters
FS Meter
Once the FS Meter is fully charged, the Final Smash must be used within 20 seconds or the FS Meter will reset. Note: This change will not affect Spirits mode.
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The max combo count in Training will stop counting when the opponent can move
Item Attack
Shortened the distance opponents can hitstun shuffle when attacked by the Daybreak item.
Item Attack
A fighter on the ground will now be launched after one hit from the Thwomp assist trophy.
Mario
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Donkey Kong
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Link
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Up Special
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Samus
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Up Smash Attack
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Dark Samus
Up Smash Attack
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Yoshi
Side Smash Attack
Reduced the range opponents will be pushed while charging.
Fox
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Peach
Neutral Special
When blocking an attack from the rear, Toad’s counterattack will hit opponents easier.
Up Special
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Daisy
Neutral Special
When blocking an attack from the rear, Toad’s counterattack will hit opponents easier.
Up Special
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Bowser
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Sheik
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Mewtwo
Basic Movements
Reduced the area of the tail that can take damage.
Up Smash Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Extended launch distance.
Down Smash Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Backward Throw
Increased power.
Side Special
Increased attack speed.
Increased the speed to reflect projectiles.
Mr. Game & Watch
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Pit
Neutral Attack 1
Increased attack speed.
Up Tilt Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Down Smash Attack
Extended launch distance when hit with the first attack.
Back Air Attack
Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Down Air Attack
Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent in the air with a meteor effect.
Dark Pit
Neutral Attack 1
Increased attack speed.
Up Tilt Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Down Smash Attack
Extended launch distance when hit with the first attack.
Back Air Attack
Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Down Air Attack
Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent in the air with a meteor effect.
Zero Suit Samus
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Snake
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Pokemon Trainer
Other
The invincibility time for grabbing edges is no longer shortened when performing a Pokémon Change in the air and then grabbing an edge.
Ivysaur
Down Air Attack
Reduced the range of the strong launching attack.
Shortened the launch distance when the weak launching attack hits.
Side Special
Reduced attack speed and increased vulnerability.
Up Special
Shortened launch distance for the high-damage range when using the attack in the air.
Charizard
Side Tilt Attack
Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Side Smash Attack
Increased power.
Extended launch distance.
Up Smash Attack
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Neutral Air Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Forward Throw
Extended launch distance.
Side Special
Increased the speed of the edge-grab timing.
Lucas
Dash Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Side Tilt Attack
Increased the range at the beginning of the move.
Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Up Smash Attack
Extended the invincibility time at the start of the move.
Up Air Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Side Special
Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Sonic
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Olimar
Side Smash Attack
Increased the distance for Purple Pikmin.
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for Purple Pikmin.
R.O.B.
Neutral Attack 1
Reduced the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit with the tip’s attack range.
Toon Link
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Villager
Up Smash Attack
Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Rosalina & Luma
Basic Movements
Rosalina can be more easily grabbed from the front when walking, crouching, and shielding when Luma is following.
Neutral Attack 1
Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Side Smash Attack
Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Up Smash Attack
Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Greninja
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Little Mac
Neutral Attack 3
Depending on the timing of continuing from neutral attack 2 to neutral attack 3, neutral attack 3 will no longer decrease vulnerability.
Mii Brawler
Basic Movements
Reverted falling speed to match version 3.0.0.
Neutral Special 2
Increased attack speed.
Extended launch distance.
Up Special 1
Extended launch distance.
Mii Gunner
Up Smash Attack
Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Pac-Man
Neutral Special
Will no longer drop the Bonus Fruit while charging the neutral special even if flipped left or right with attacks like Mario’s side special.
Ryu
Basic Movements
The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
Ken
Basic Movements
The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
Corrin
Side Smash Attack
Extended launch distance.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Side Special
Reduced vulnerability when jumping after stabbing the ground.
Up Special
Extended vertical and horizontal distance.
Bayonetta
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Ridley
Up Smash Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Extended launch distance.
Back Air Attack
Increased power.
Up Air Attack
Increased the high-damage range.
Made easier to hit the high-damage range.
Dash Attack
Increased attack range.
Side Special
Reduced vulnerability when jumping after grabbing an opponent.
Extended launch distance when throwing an opponent at the edge.
Up Special
Increased attack speed.
Increased movement speed.
Simon
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Richter
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Isabelle
Basic Movements
Extended distance of forward and backward dodging.
Neutral Attack 1
Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Up Smash Attack
Extended launch distance.
Side Special
Extended launch distance of upward throws.
Increased the speed of the grab detection.
Down Special
Increased attack speed of the Lloid attack.
Piranha Plant
Dash Attack
Adjusted launch angle.
Up Tilt Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Side Special
Capped the attack-power increase when repeatedly reflected.
Increased attack speed.
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Down Special
Reduced vulnerability.
Increased the power against shields.
Shortened the charge time until reaching max charge.
Joker
Down Special
While Arsene is summoned, projectiles that deal 50% or more damage cannot be reflected.
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