Super Smash Bros. 5 is the fifth game in the Smash Bros. series. It will be released on Wii U and 3DS, much like the 4th game. It will also be released for the new Nintendo Switch. More characters will be announced as time goes by.
Characters
Asterisk=Unlockable
Veterans
Image | Character | Debut | Series/Game |
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Mario | Donkey Kong | Super Mario | |
Link | The Legend of Zelda (game) | The Legend of Zelda | |
Kirby | Kirby's Dream Land | Kirby (series) | |
Pikachu | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
Luigi* | Mario Bros. | Super Mario | |
Samus Aran | Metroid (game) | Metroid | |
Fox McCloud | Starwing | Star Fox | |
Donkey Kong | Donkey Kong (game) | Donkey Kong (series) | |
Yoshi | Super Mario World | Yoshi's Island | |
Captain Falcon | F-Zero (game) | F-Zero | |
Jigglypuff | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
Ness | Earthbound/Mother 2 | Earthbound/Mother | |
Bowser | Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario | |
Princess Peach | Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario | |
Marth | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | Fire Emblem | |
Zelda | The Legend of Zelda (game) | The Legend of Zelda | |
Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda (game) | The Legend of Zelda | |
Sheik | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | The Legend of Zelda | |
Ice Climbers | Ice Climber (game) | Ice Climber | |
Mr. Game & Watch* | Ball (game) | Game & Watch | |
Dr. Mario* | Dr. Mario (game) | Super Mario | |
Young Link | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | The Legend of Zelda | |
Pichu* | Pokémon Gold/Silver | Pokémon | |
Roy* | Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade | Fire Emblem | |
Falco Lombardi* | Starwing | Star Fox | |
Mewtwo* | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong Country | Donkey Kong (series) | |
Zero Suit Samus | Metroid: Zero Mission | Metroid | |
Lucario | Pokémon Diamond/Pearl | Pokémon | |
Pit | Kid Icarus (game) | Kid Icarus | |
Charizard | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
Squirtle | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
Ivysaur | Pokémon Red/Blue | Pokémon | |
King Dedede | Kirby's Dream Land | Kirby (series) | |
Ike | Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance | Fire Emblem | |
Toon Link | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | The Legend of Zelda | |
Meta Knight | Kirby's Adventure | Kirby (series) | |
Lucas | Mother 3 | Earthbound/Mother | |
Wario | Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins | Wario (series) | |
Olimar | Pikmin (game) | Pikmin | |
R.O.B* | Gyromite | Gyromite | |
Wolf O'Donnell* | Lylat Wars | Star Fox | |
Rosalina & Luma | Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario | |
Bowser Jr. | Super Mario Sunshine | Super Mario | |
Greninja | Pokémon X/Y | Pokémon | |
Palutena | Kid Icarus (game) | Kid Icarus | |
Dark Pit* | Kid Icarus: Uprising | Kid Icarus | |
Robin | Fire Emblem: Awakening | Fire Emblem | |
Corrin | Fire Emblem: Fates | Fire Emblem | |
Lucina* | Fire Emblem: Awakening | Fire Emblem | |
Villager | Animal Crossing (game) | Animal Crossing | |
Shulk | Xenoblade Chronicles | Xenoblade | |
Duck Hunt* | Duck Hunt (game) | Duck Hunt | |
Wii Fit Trainer | Wii Fit (game) | Wii Fit | |
Little Mac | Punch-Out!! (game) | Punch-Out!! | |
Mii Fighters | Wii | N/A |
Newcomers
Image | Character | Debut | Series/Game |
---|---|---|---|
Paper Mario | Paper Mario (game) | Super Mario | |
Princess Daisy | Super Mario Land | Super Mario | |
Captain Toad* | Super Mario Galaxy | Super Mario | |
Geno* | Super Mario RPG | Super Mario | |
Dr. Luigi* | Dr. Luigi (game) | Super Mario | |
Nurse Peach* | Dr. Mario | Super Mario | |
King K. Rool* | Donkey Kong Country | Donkey Kong (series) | |
Dixie Kong | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest | Donkey Kong (series) | |
Tiny Kong | Donkey Kong 64 | Donkey Kong (series) | |
Impa | The Legend of Zelda (game) | The Legend of Zelda | |
Volga* | Hyrule Warriors | The Legend of Zelda | |
Lana | Hyrule Warriors | The Legend of Zelda | |
Darunia | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | The Legend of Zelda | |
Agitha | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | The Legend of Zelda | |
Ghirahim | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | The Legend of Zelda | |
Toon Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | The Legend of Zelda | |
Toon Ganondorf | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | The Legend of Zelda | |
Kamek* | Super Mario World | Yoshi's Island | |
Kumatora | Mother 3 | Earthbound/Mother | |
Masked Man | Mother 3 | Earthbound/Mother | |
Sylux* | Metroid Prime Hunters | Metroid | |
Krystal | Star Fox Adventures | Star Fox | |
Bandana Waddle Dee | Kirby Super Star | Kirby (series) | |
Adeleine | Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards | Kirby (series) | |
Waluigi* | Mario Tennis | Super Mario | |
Ashley | WarioWare Touched! | Wario (series) | |
Captain Syrup* | Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | Wario (series) | |
Micaiah | Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn | Fire Emblem | |
Azura | Fire Emblem: Fates | Fire Emblem | |
Alm | Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | Fire Emblem | |
Medusa* | Kid Icarus (game) | Kid Icarus | |
Magnus | Kid Icarus: Uprising | Kid Icarus | |
Viridi | Kid Icarus: Uprising | Kid Icarus | |
Elma | Xenoblade Chronicles X | Xenoblade | |
Rex | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | Xenoblade | |
Chibi-Robo* | Chibi-Robo! (game) | Chibi-Robo! (series) | |
Inkling | Splatoon | Splatoon | |
King Hippo | Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! | Punch-Out!! | |
Spring Man | ARMS | ARMS | |
Isaac | Golden Sun (game) | Golden Sun | |
Takamaru | The Mysterious Murasume Castle | The Mysterious Murasume Castle | |
Rhythm Troupe | Rhythm Tengoku | Rhythm Heaven | |
Mach Rider* | Mach Rider (game) | Mach Rider | |
Star Man* | Pro Wrestling | Pro Wrestling (series) | |
Sukapon* | Joy Mech Fight | Joy Mech Fight (series) | |
Mike Jones | StarTropics (game) | StarTropics | |
Professor Layton | Professor Layton and the Curious Village | Professor Layton | |
Wonder Red | Wonderful 101 | Wonderful 101 | |
Henry Fleming | Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. | Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. | |
Mallo | Pushmo | Pushmo (series) | |
Decidueye* | Pokémon Sun/Moon | Pokémon | |
Sceptile* | Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire | Pokémon | |
Blaziken | Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire | Pokémon | |
Zoroark | Pokémon Black/White | Pokémon | |
Black Shadow* | F-Zero X | F-Zero | |
Jody Summer* | F-Zero X | F-Zero | |
Starfy* | Densetsu no Starfy | The Legendary Starfy (series) | |
Marina Liteyears* | Mischief Makers | Mischief Makers | |
Lip | Panel de Pon (game) | Panel de Pon | |
Lark | Pilotwings 64 | Pilotwings | |
Andy | Advance Wars (game) | Advance Wars | |
Jibanyan | Yo-Kai Watch (game) | Yo-Kai Watch |
(If you want, you may add more characters)
Third-Party Characters
Image | Character | Debut | Series/Game |
---|---|---|---|
Sonic | Rad Mobile | Sonic the Hedgehog | |
Tails* | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog | |
Knuckles* | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic the Hedgehog | |
Rayman* | Rayman (game) | Rayman (series) | |
Bomberman* | Bomberman (game) | Bomberman (series) | |
Pac-Man | Pac-Man (game) | Pac-Man (series) | |
Mega Man | Mega Man (game) | Mega Man (series) | |
Solid Snake | Metal Gear (game) | Metal Gear | |
Simon Belmont* | Castlevania (game) | Castlevania | |
Bill Rizer* | Contra (game) | Contra (series) | |
Cloud Strife | Final Fantasy VII | Final Fantasy | |
Ryu | Street Fighter (game) | Street Fighter | |
Chun-Li* | Street Fighter II | Street Fighter | |
Bayonetta | Bayonetta (game) | Bayonetta (series) | |
Jack Cayman | MadWorld (game) | MadWorld | |
Bubsy* | Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (game) | Bubsy (series) | |
Crash Bandicoot* | Crash Bandicoot (game) | Crash Bandicoot (series) | |
Spyro* | Spyro the Dragon (game) | Spyro (series) | |
Jet-Vac* | Skylanders: Giants | Skylanders | |
Snap Shot* | Skylanders: Trap Team | Skylanders | |
Ruff* | Dragon Quest VII | Dragon Quest | |
Klonoa* | Klonoa: Door to Phantomile | Klonoa (series) | |
Shovel Knight* | Shovel Knight (game) | Shovel Knight (series) | |
Sash Lilac* | Freedom Planet (game) | Freedom Planet (series) | |
Shantae* | Shantae (game) | Shantae (series) | |
Arle Nadja* | Puyo Puyo (game) | Puyo Puyo (series) | |
Banjo & Kazooie* | Banjo-Kazooie (game) | Banjo-Kazooie (series) | |
Earthworm Jim* | Earthworm Jim (game) | Earthworm Jim (series) | |
Sparkster* | Rocket Knight Adventures | Rocket Knight (series) | |
Quote* | Cave Story | Cave Story (series) | |
Gunvolt* | Azure Striker Gunvolt (game) | Azure Striker Gunvolt (series) | |
Bub* | Bubble Bobble (game) | Bubble Bobble (series) | |
Yooka & Laylee* | Yooka-Laylee (game) | Yooka-Laylee | |
Marco Rossi* | Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001 | Metal Slug (series) | |
Phoenix Wright* | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | Ace Attorney | |
Jin Kazama* | Tekken 3 | Tekken (series) | |
Scorpion* | Mortal Kombat (game) | Mortal Kombat (series) | |
Travis Touchdown* | No More Heroes (game) | No More Heroes (series) | |
Lloyd Irving* | Tales of Symphonia | Tales of (series) | |
Maxwell* | Scribblenauts (game) | Scribblenauts (series) | |
Ryu Hayabusa* | Ninja Gaiden (game) | Ninja Gaiden (series) | |
Viewitful Joe* | Viewtiful Joe (game) | Viewtiful Joe (series) | |
Sora* | Kingdom Hearts (game) | Kingdom Hearts (series) | |
Lemming* | Lemmings (game) | Lemmings (series) | |
Boggy B* | Worms (game) | Worms (series) | |
Billy Hatcher | Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg | Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg | |
Ragna the Bloodedge* | Blazblue: Calamity Trigger | Blazblue |
All third party characters are starters.
Asterisk = Newcomer
Favorite character isn't on the list? Don't worry! There would be a good chance of them appearing in the DLC (However, Tingle, Ridley, Reckless Safety Notice Man, Microsoft characters (including Master Chief), Freddy Fazbear, Heavy Weapons Guy, Sony characters (including Sackboy & Kratos), Hatsune Miku, Minecraft Steve, Sans, Tracer and any anime/cartoon/movie characters, such as Goku and Shrek along with any MLP: FiM characters, as well as real life/historical people, such as Reggie and Iwata, will not be added).
Stages
Stage | Origin | Unlocking Criteria |
---|---|---|
Battlefield | Super Smash Bros. 5 | Available from the start |
Big Battlefield | Super Smash Bros. 5 | Available from the start |
Final Destination | Super Smash Bros. 5 | Available from the start |
World -1 | Super Mario Bros. | Available from the start |
Super Bell Hill | Super Mario 3D World | Available from the start |
Star Carnival | Mario Party 8 | Play 10 matches with a Super Mario character |
Dark Moon Mansion | Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon | Complete 10 Man Smash with Luigi |
Treasure Tracker | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Unlock Captain Toad |
Bowser's Castle | Super Mario Bros. | Clear Classic Mode with Bowser |
Delfino Plaza | Super Mario Sunshine | Available from the start |
Peach's Castle | Super Mario Bros. | Win the Smash Run final battle as Peach |
Rainbow Cruise | Super Mario 64 | Complete 64 matches |
Mario Circuit | Mario Kart 8 | Available from the start |
Electrodrome | Mario Kart 8 | Unlock 20 Songs |
Mario Galaxy | Super Mario Galaxy | Clear Classic Mode with Rosalina & Luma |
Super Mario Maker | Super Mario Maker | Get a chain of 100 in Trophy Rush as Dr. Luigi |
Mario Bros. | Mario Bros. | Complete the "Mario Bros. Origins" event |
Forest Maze | Super Mario RPG | Unlock Geno |
Port Prisma | Paper Mario: Color Splash | Clear Classic Mode with Paper Mario |
New Donk City | Super Mario Odyssey | Available from the start |
Mangrove Cove | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Available from the start |
Gangplank Galleon | Donkey Kong Country | Unlock King K. Rool |
Kongo Jungle | Donkey Kong Country | Complete the "The Heavyweights" event |
Rumble Falls | Donkey Kong Jungle Beat | Available from the start |
75m | Donkey Kong | Play 10 matches as a Donkey Kong character |
Donkey Kong Jr. | Donkey Kong Jr. | Complete the "Kongnapped" event |
Donkey Kong 3 | Donkey Kong 3 | Clear Smash Run for the first time |
Timber's Island | Diddy Kong Racing | Get a chain of 50 in Trophy Rush as Diddy Kong |
Skyloft | The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | Available from the start |
Great Bay | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | Available from the start |
Hyrule Castle | The Legend of Zelda | Available from the start |
Hyrule Temple | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | Complete 10 Man Smash with Link |
Realm of Lorule | The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds | Unlock Volga |
Valley of Seers | Hyrule Warriors | Clear Classic Mode with Volga |
Spirit Train | The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass | Clear Classic Mode with Toon Link |
Ruins of Hyrule | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Complete Smash Run as Link or Zelda |
Pyrosphere | Metroid: Other M | Available from the start |
Planet Zebes 64 | Metroid | Complete the "Bounty Hunt" event |
Frigate Orpheon | Metroid Prime | Available from the start |
Brinstar | Metroid | Available from the start |
Yoshi's New Island | Yoshi's New Island | Available from the start |
Yoshi's Island | Super Mario World | Get a chain of 50 in Trophy Rush as Yoshi |
Woolly World | Yoshi's Woolly World | Available from the start |
Green Greens | Kirby | Play 2 hours of gameplay |
Patched Plains | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Available from the start |
Royal Road | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Clear the "Dedede's Revenge" event |
Patch Land | Kirby's Epic Yarn | Play 10 matches with a Kirby character |
Halberd | Kirby Super Star | Available from the start |
The Great Cave Offensive | Kirby Super Star | Available from the start |
Dinosaur Planet | Star Fox Adventures | Available from the start |
Corneria | Star Fox | Play 10 matches with a Star Fox character |
Orbital Gate Assault | Star Fox: Assault | Available from the start |
Lylat Cruise | Star Fox | Available from the start |
Pokémon Stadium 3 | Pokémon | Available from the start |
Hoenn Pokémon League | Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire | Unlock Sceptile |
Saffron City | Pokémon Red/Blue | Available from the start |
Alola Pokémon League | Pokémon Sun/Moon | Available from the start |
Spear Pillar | Pokémon Diamond/Pearl | Beat Classic Mode with Lucario |
Kalos Pokémon League | Pokémon X/Y | Play 10 matches with a Pokémon character |
Port Town Aero Dive | F-Zero | Available from the start |
Sand Ocean | F-Zero GX | Unlock Black Shadow |
Onett | Earthbound/Mother 2 | Available from the start |
Fourside | Earthbound/Mother 2 | Complete Smash Run as Ness |
Magicant | Earthbound/Mother 2 | Complete Classic Mode with Kumatora |
Arena Ferox | Fire Emblem: Awakening | Available from the start |
Castle Siege | Fire Emblem | Unlock Roy |
Coliseum | Fire Emblem | Complete Smash Run as Marth or Lucina |
Windmire | Fire Emblem: Fates | Complete Classic Mode with Corrin |
Palutena's Temple | Kid Icarus: Uprising | Available from the start |
Underworld | Kid Icarus | Unlock Medusa |
Skyworld | Kid Icarus | Available from the start |
Gamer | Game & Wario | Available from the start |
Greenhorn Ruins | Wario World | Complete the "Wario's Gold Rush" event |
WarioWare, Inc. | WarioWare, Inc. | KO at least 1 fighter in Cruel Smash |
Kitchen Island | Wario Land | Unlock Captain Syrup |
Garden of Hope | Pikmin 3 | Available from the start |
Town & City | Animal Crossing: City Folk | Available from the start |
Smashville | Animal Crossing | Complete Classic Mode with Villager |
Boxing Ring | Punch-Out!! | Available from the start |
Gaur Plains | Xenoblade Chronicles | Available from the start |
New Los Angeles | Xenoblade Chronicles X | Complete Smash Run as Shulk or Elma |
Wii Fit Studio | Wii Fit | Available from the start |
Murasume Castle | The Mysterious Murasume Castle | Get 40 KOs in 3-Minute Smash |
Splatoon Complex | Splatoon | Available from the start |
Spring Gym | ARMS | Available from the start |
Weyard | Golden Sun | Available from the start |
Rhythm Heaven | Rhythm Heaven | Clear all Solo Events |
The Desk | Chibi-Robo! | Unlock Chibi-Robo |
St. Mystere | Professor Layton and the Curious Village | Complete Classic Mode with an unlockable character |
London | Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. | Complete Smash Run as Henry Fleming |
Pushmo World | Pushmo World | Available from the start |
Summit | Ice Climber | Available from the start |
Duck Hunt | Duck Hunt | Complete the "Man's Best Duo" event |
Wrecking Crew | Wrecking Crew | Available from the start |
Hogan's Alley | Hogan's Alley | Unlock Duck Hunt Duo |
Fighting Course | Mach Rider | Unlock Mach Rider |
VWA Wrestling Ring | Pro Wrestling | Unlock Star Man |
Stadium Arena | Joy Mech Fight | Unlock Sukapon |
Excitebike Arena | Excitebike | Available from the start |
Balloon Fight | Balloon Fight | Available from the start |
StarTropics | StarTropics | Available from the start |
Flat Zone X | Game & Watch | Unlock Mr. Game & Watch |
Pilotwings | Pilotwings | Available from the start |
Wuhu Island | Wii Sports | Create a Mii Fighter |
Concert Hall | Wii Music | Clear Classic Mode without losing a life |
Board Game Island | Wii Party | Clear Classic Mode for the first time |
Shooting Range | Wii Play | Clear All-Star Mode for the first time |
Tomodachi Life | Tomodachi | Available from the start´ |
Pufftop | The Legendary Starfy | Available from the start |
Miitopia | Miitopia | Clear Classic Mode as a Mii Fighter |
Hanenbow | Electroplankton | Unlock 40 Songs |
Planet Clancer | Mischief Makers | Complete Smash Run as Marina |
Popples | Panel de Pon | Clear Classic Mode as Lip |
Yo-Kai World | Yo-Kai Watch | Clear Classic Mode as Jibanyan |
Nintendo Land | Nintendo Land (game) | Unlock all unlockable characters |
Miiverse | Miiverse | Available from the start |
Windy Hill Zone | Sonic Lost World | Available from the start |
Green Hill Zone | Sonic the Hedgehog (game) | Complete Classic Mode with Tails |
Pac Maze | Pac-Man | Available from the start |
Pac-Land | Pac-Land (game) | Complete Smash Run as Pac-Man |
Wily Castle | Mega Man 2 | Available from the start |
Bomb Factory | Bomberman | Available from the start |
Jibberish Jungle | Rayman Origins | Get 80 KOs in 3-Minute Smash |
Hill Stream Blues | Bubsy | Available from the start |
Wumpa Islands | Crash of the Titans | Available from the start |
Dragon Lands | The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning | Available from the start |
Skylands | Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure | Available from the start |
Suzaku Castle | Street Fighter II | Available from the start |
Umbra Clock Tower | Bayonetta | Complete the "Unleash the Climax" event |
Midgar | Final Fantasy VII | Available from the start |
Dracula's Castle | Castlevania | Available from the start |
Shadow Moses Island | Metal Gear Solid | Complete Smash Run as Snake |
Jungle | Contra | Available from the start |
Estard Island | Dragon Quest VII | Available from the start |
Lunatea | Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil | Available from the start |
Tower of Fate | Shovel Knight | Available from the start |
Scuttle Town | Shantae and the Pirate's Curse | Available from the start |
Spiral Mountain | Banjo-Kazooie | Available from the start |
New Junk City | Earthworm Jim | Available from the start |
Mirrored Lava Pool | Rocket Knight | Available from the start |
Egg Corridor | Cave Story | Available from the start |
Sumeragi Tower | Azure Striker Gunvolt | Available from the start |
Cave of Monsters | Bubble Bobble | Available from the start |
Shipwreck Creek | Yooka-Laylee | Available from the start |
City of Riad | Metal Slug | Available from the start |
Tiger Dojo Tokyo | Tekken 3 | Available from the start |
The Pit | Mortal Kombat | Available from the start |
Motel NMH | No More Heroes | Available from the start |
Torent Forest | Tales of Symphonia | Available from the start |
Shang Tu | Freedom Planet | Available from the start |
Capital City | Scribblenauts Unlimited | Available from the start |
Hidden Village | Ninja Gaiden 3 | Available from the start |
Movieland | Viewtiful Joe | Available from the start |
Disney Castle | Kingdom Hearts | Available from the start |
Lemmingland | Lemmings | Available from the start |
Warzone | Worms | Available from the start |
Morning Land | Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg | Available from the start |
Kagutsuchi | Blazblue | Available from the start |
Alternate Costumes
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Alternate Costumes
Adventure Mode
It was confirmed that there would be a new adventure mode.
See Super Smash Bros. 5: Into the Subspace Shadows for more details.
Weapons & Items
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Weapons & Items
Assist Trophies
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Assist Trophies
Poké Ball Pokémon
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Poké Ball Pokémon
Trophies
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Trophies
Smash Run Enemies
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Smash Run Enemies
Bosses
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Bosses
Final Smashes
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Final Smashes
Event Matches
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Event Matches
Unlockables
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Unlockables
DLC's
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 DLC's
Music
See List of Super Smash Bros. 5 Music