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.
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
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.
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.
Up Smash Attack
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
Side Smash Attack
Reduced the range opponents will be pushed while charging.
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
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.
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.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Basic Movements
Reduced the area of the tail that can take damage.
Up Smash Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Down Smash Attack
Reduced vulnerability.
Backward Throw
Increased power.
Side Special
Increased attack speed.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
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.
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.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Basic Movements
Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Other
The invincibility time for grabbing edges is no longer shortened when performing a Pokémon Change in the air and then grabbing an edge.
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.
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.
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.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Side Smash Attack
Increased the distance for Purple Pikmin.
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for Purple Pikmin.
Neutral Attack 1
Reduced the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit with the tip’s attack range.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Up Smash Attack
Made it easier to hit multiple times.
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.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
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.
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.
Up Smash Attack
Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn't connect.
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.
Basic Movements
The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
Basic Movements
The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
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.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Up Smash Attack
Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Back Air Attack
Increased power.
Up Air Attack
Increased the high-damage range.
Dash Attack
Increased attack range.
Side Special
Reduced vulnerability when jumping after grabbing an opponent.
Up Special
Increased attack speed.
Increased movement speed.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Down Air Attack
Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
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.
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.
Down Special
While Arsene is summoned, projectiles that deal 50% or more damage cannot be reflected.
Update History
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Mario
Donkey Kong
Link
Samus
Dark Samus
Yoshi
Fox
Peach
Daisy
Bowser
Sheik
Mewtwo
Mr. Game ＆ Watch
Pit
Dark Pit
Zero Suit Samus
Snake
Pokemon Trainer
Ivysaur
Charizard
Lucas
Sonic
Olimar
R.O.B.
Toon Link
Villager
Rosalina ＆ Luma
Greninja
Little Mac
Mii Brawler
Mii Swordfighter
Mii Gunner
Pac-Man
Ryu
Ken
Corrin
Bayonetta
Ridley
Simon
Richter
Isabelle
Piranha Plant
Joker
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