| Waluigi (DISPUTE) | ||
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| Universe | Wario | |
| Smash Appearances | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Dispute | ||
| Official Debut | Mario Tennis [2000] | |
| Availability | Unlockable | |
| Final Smash | Its Waluigi Time!!! | |
| Home Stage | Waluigi Pinball | |
| Tier | A+ [11] | |
Waluigi (ワルイージ, Waluigi) is a character from the Mario series. He is Luigi's self-appointed and anti-hero counterpart of Wario; just as Wario is the rival of Mario. He is considered to be part of the Mario universe in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4.
Waluigi is ranked A+ [11] in the recent Super Smash Bros. Dispute Tier List, In which Waluigi is 11TH out of the 72 different characters. Waluigi has unique attributes as a fighter, as he has a small frame, high weight, and great air speed, which allows him to survive longer periods of time but not be as vulnerable to combos as other heavyweights and move through the air and approach effectively. His very fast air speed and strong aerial attacks give him a great air game. Additionally, he has a great recovery when all recovery options are present (his Waluigi Slide provides great vertical distance when hopped off of and Go-Kart is one of the farthest-reaching vertical recoveries), effective approach options using his air speed and DACUS, and effective finishers, such as forward smash, up aerial, and his notorious Go-Kart. However, Waluigi suffers from major grab release problems; his air release sends him upward vertically unlike any other character, therefore leaving him vulnerable to almost any aerial attack with 20 or less frames of startup lag, as well as ground attacks with significant reach. Almost every character can grab-release-combo Waluigi into a string of aerial attacks, or even a KO (King Dedede is particularly notable in this aspect). Waluigi's attacks also have mediocre range; his range makes him especially vulnerable to characters with good range such as Marth and Meta Knight. Additionally, Waluigi's recovery is among the worst in the game [However still better then Wario's version] if multiple elements are absent from it, most notably his Waluigi Slide, as his Super Corkscrew provides very little vertical distance and can't sweetspot the edge (which is also the case with his midair jump). Regardless, Waluigi has very good matchups against most of the cast, possessing only four disadvantageous matchups and three counters, and has achieved strong tournament results. Waluigi's ranking all regions is superb, as he places top tier in all of them.
Special Attacks[]
| Special Move | Title | Description | Damage |
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| Neutral Special | Tennis Racket | Waluigi uses a tennis racket to hit an enemy in front of him. Unlike his Assist Trophy in Brawl, this attack does not place enemies in the ground. | 15% |
| Side Special | Waluigi Slide | On the ground, Waluigi slides on the ground. In the air, Waluigi swims though the air and can be tilted to adjust his altitude. Either way, whatever Waluigi hits is damaged. It can be used as a recovery move. | 7% |
| Up Special | Super Corkscrew | Very similar to Wario's Corkscrew but this move can allow Waluigi to grab onto a ledge while the move is still going. | 17% |
| Down Special | Go-Kart | Waluigi gets in a go-kart and drives a small distance. If attacked from the back or with projectiles, the go-kart explodes, dealing heavy damage to Waluigi. | 27% |
| Final Smash | Its Waluigi Time!!! | Waluigi pulls out a huge bomb, running away as it explodes, with the explosion having high damage and a big radius. | 30% |
Taunts[]
- Up taunt: Waluigi jumps in the air.
- Side taunt: Waluigi curls his moustache with an evil grin on his face.
- Down taunt: Waluigi wags his pointer finger around.
Misc.[]
Dashing[]
Speed: 1.97
Character Selection Screen[]
- Waluigi says "Waluigi Time!".
- Wario says "WA!".
- Waluigi says "Waluigi's great!".
On Screen Appearance[]
- Waluigi drives a motorcycle onto the stage before it brakes down. He kicks the bike and it disappears. Waluigi jumps back, shocked.
Victory Animations[]
- Waluigi jumps around before laughing crazily.
- Waluigi swims in the air in circles.
- Waluigi wags his pointer finger in the air while chuckling to himself.
Fan Cheer[]
Male cheer "WA-LU-I-GI!"
Losing Animations[]
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