Learn all about DARK SAMUS in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves and Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
DARK SAMUS - Rating & Overview
DARK SAMUS - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| D |
DARK SAMUS - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| New | Metroid |
Character Origin & Backstory
Dark Samus made her debut in 2002 in Metroid Prime. She was brom from Metroid Prime cells merged with Samus Aran's DNA. She is highly intelligent.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Dark Samus is a living Phazon entitiy with the radioactive substance Phazon as her energy supply. She has a wide range of abilities, like being able to teleport, cloack herself, and attack with an arm cannon.
DARK 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 | Final Battle Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 5 Games with SAMUS |
| Smash Mode | No.50 to Unlock |
DARK SAMUS - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
DARK SAMUS - Featured Video
Finish Off Enemy with Jump Meteor Attack
Dark Samus can perform a Meteor Attack by down attacking in air. Be sure to time your attack, and keep a single character distance above your target.
DARK SAMUS - All Move Sets
Phazon Laser - Final Smash
| Phazon Laser |
|---|
| Dark 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) | 14.4% | [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) | 6.0% | [Bomb] Drop 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 | 17.3% (23.5%) | Dark Samus charger her arm cannon and creates a short-range explosion. |
| Up Smash | 22.1% (30.2%) | Brings her arm cannon in an upward arc, releasing consecutive blasts while doing so. |
| Down Smash | 12.3% (16.8%) | Dark Samus gets low in the ground and kicks in a circle. |
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 | 8.4% |
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% |
