Learn all about SAMUS in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
SAMUS - Rating & Overview
SAMUS - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| D |
SAMUS - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. | Metroid |
Character Origin & Backstory
Samus Aran made her debut in the NES title Metroid, released in North America in 1987. It is a science-fiction action-adventure game with a focus on exploration.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Equipped with many weapons, such as beams and missiles, Samus the galactic bounty hunter wears a Power Suit designed by Chozo. She makes full use of the suit and techniques she learned from the Chozo.
SAMUS - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Pac-Man Zone |
| Classic Mode | Default Character |
| Smash Mode | Default Character |
SAMUS - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
SAMUS - Featured Video
Jab Neutral Attack in Single Hits
Foes can often put up their shields in between the first and second hits of this combo. It's safer to just hit with the first attack and then flee.
Keep Distance Between Enemy with Jump Grapple
Hop backward with a short hop, and then fire the Grapple Beam by using a grab in midair. Retreat while keeping your foes at bay!
SAMUS - All Move Sets
Zero Laser - Final Smash
| Zero Laser |
|---|
| Samus unleashes a massive, long-range beam. You can angle the beam up or down while firing. Fighters are drawn to the center, and the attack repeatedly hits any foes caught in its blast. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 6.0 ~ 33.6% | [Charge Shot] Charges up a projectile while on the ground or in midair. Can keep the charge after dodging or shielding. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 9.6% | [Missile] Launches a homing missile. Flicking rather than tilting the control stick launches a Super Missile. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 14.4% | [Screw Attack] Hits opponents several times while spinning up into the air. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 10.8% | [Bomb] Drops a bomb in Morph Ball form. Flies upward if hit by the explosion. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 14.6% (20.1%) | Samus pulls her Arm Cannon backward and punches forward with a blast of fire. |
| Up Smash | 21.7% (30.2%) | Samus swings her Arm Cannon overhead, firing three short-range blasts in an arc above her. |
| Down Smash | 12.5% (16.8%) | Crouching down, Samus spins quickly with a low leg sweep. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.6% |
| Normal Attack2 | 9.6% |
| Normal Attack3 | -% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 9.6% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 15.6% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 14.4% |
| Dash Attack | 12.0% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 15.3% |
| Jump Back Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Up Attack | 13.0% |
| Jump Down Attack | 16.8% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 12.0% |
| Back Throw | 14.4% |
| Up Throw | 9.6% |
| Down Throw | 12.0% |
