Learn all about PALUTENA in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
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PALUTENA - Rating & Overview
PALUTENA - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| C |
PALUTENA - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. 4 | Kid Icarus |
Character Origin & Backstory
Palutena debuted in Kid Icarus for the NES. She only appeared in the ending sequence, but the Japanese version had her name in the title!
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
The goddess that rules over Angel Land in Kid Icarus. Pit serves Palutena, the Goddess of Light and protector of humakind.
PALUTENA - 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 8 Games with KIRBY |
| Smash Mode | No.63 to Unlock |
PALUTENA - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
PALUTENA - Featured Video
Quick Meteor with Down Air Attack
Compared to other attacks that have meteor effect. Palutena's down air can be used very quickly. Going for a dunk is always a risky proposition, though.
Attacks Using a Shield
The shield used during her dash attack and back air attack will nullify incoming attacks. This means that you're unlikely to lose a face-off between these attacks and attacking opponents.
PALUTENA - All Move Sets
Black Hold Laser - Final Smash
| Black Hold Laser |
|---|
| Palutena creates a black hole to pull in foes before unleasing a wide laser beam to damage and launch them. The beam deals more damage to fighters caught in the black hole. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 12.6% | [Autoreticle] Fires energy blasts from her staff directtly at opponent in front of her. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 15.6% | [Explosive Flame] Sets off an explosion a distance away. The stick can be flicked to make it go even farther. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Warp] Teleports in any direction. Can't attack or be attacked while warping. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Counter/Reflect Barrier] Counter physical attacks and reflects projectiles |
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 | 19.2% (26.8%) | Swings her staff in front of her. |
| Up Smash | 19.2% (26.8%) | Palutena unleashes a beam of energy upwards! |
| Down Smash | 18.0% (25.2%) | Palutena extends her swings and brings them down! |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.6% |
| Normal Attack2 | 0.7% |
| Normal Attack3 | 4.2% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 19.2% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 19.2% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 18.0% |
| Dash Attack | 13.2% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 8.4% |
| Jump Front Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Back Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Up Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Down Attack | 13.2% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 10.8% |
| Back Throw | 9.6% |
| Up Throw | 6.0% |
| Down Throw | 12.0% |
