Learn all about DUCK HUNT 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
DUCK HUNT - Rating & Overview
DUCK HUNT - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| D |
DUCK HUNT - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. 4 | Duck Hunt |
Character Origin & Backstory
Duck Hunt was released on the NES in North America in 1985, but did you know Nintendo released another toy in Japan with the same name in the '70s?
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Duck Hunt for the NES was played using the special NES Zapper. In that game, you hunted ducks that flew out of bushes, and the dog would collect them.
DUCK HUNT - 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 | Misty Woods Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 8 Games with DONKEY KONG |
| Smash Mode | No.56 to Unlock |
DUCK HUNT - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
DUCK HUNT - Featured Video
Extend Reach of Side Smash
You can charge it up to extend the range a bit, which may catch opponents off guard if they don't expect it to reach that far.
Up Air Attack as a Decent Finisher
The duck will peck upward three times. The last peck has good launch power, so use it as a finisher.
Can and Clay Pigeons
While the clay pigeon is flying, you cannot take out the can with Trick Shot. However, you can use a clay pigeon after taking out a can.
DUCK HUNT - All Move Sets
NES Zapper Posse - Final Smash
| NES Zapper Posse |
|---|
| A flock of ducks flies by, and any opponents hit by them are set up for five gunmen to fire at. If the ducks don't hit anyone, nothing at all happens. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 12.0% | [Trick Shot] Kicks an explosive can. Additional button presses shoot it, bouncing it forward and boosting its power. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 2.4% | [Clay Shooting] Tosses a clay pigeon, which breaks apart into damaging shards when shot. A second button press shoots. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Duck Jump] Flies into the air with a nostalgic flapping sound. Can attack or dodge after a short time. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 12.0% | [Wild Gunman] Calls one of the five gunmen who each have a different style. They can be defeated. |
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 | 10.8% (15.1%) | A target will appear before Dunk Hunt that will move in three sequences. |
| Up Smash | 12.0% (16.8%) | This time, the targets will appear above Duck Hunt. It will unleash explosives in three successions. |
| Down Smash | 7.3% (10.0%) | The targets will juggle between Duck Hunt's right and left side during this move. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 1.8% |
| Normal Attack2 | 1.8% |
| Normal Attack3 | 11.0% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 9.6% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 8.4% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Dash Attack | 12.0% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 13.2% |
| Jump Front Attack | 15.0% |
| Jump Back Attack | 15.0% |
| Jump Up Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 12.0% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 9.6% |
| Back Throw | 7.2% |
| Up Throw | 6.0% |
| Down Throw | 10.8% |
