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Super Smash Bros Ultimate | RIDLEY: Gameplay Tip, Moveset, Final Smash, Unlock

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Learn all about RIDLEY 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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RIDLEY - Rating & Overview

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RIDLEY - Fighter Rating

Rating
C
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RIDLEY - Debut & Appearances

Debut in Smash Bros. First Appearance
NewMetroid

Character Origin & Backstory

Ridley debuted in Metroid, released in North America in 1987. Ridley appeared as the boss in the depths of Norfair. He only attacked with a bouncing fireball, but he was still a fierce foe.

Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter

Ridley has taken many different forms as Samus's archnemesis. You can check out Ridley's transformation over time in Metroid: Other M.

RIDLEY - How to Unlock

3 Unlock Methods Available

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 ModeCondition
World of LightWorld of LightDracula's Castle Zone
Classic ModeClassic ModeUnlocked by Clearing 6 Games with YOSHI
Smash ModeSmash ModeNo.25 to Unlock
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RIDLEY - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets

RIDLEY - Featured Video

Double Mid Air Jumps

Ridley will be able to mid-air jump twice in air; making him viable for long comebacks

RIDLEY - All Move Sets

Plasma Scream - Final Smash

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Plasma Scream
Ridley tackles foes, hurling them onto Samus's Gunship. He then fires a devastating plasma blast at them. This move can hit up to two opponents, and anyone hit who has 100, or more damage is instantly KO'd.

Super Move List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.

ControlDamageSuper Move & Effect
Super
(B)
5.4 ~ 34.0%[Plasma Breath]
Spits out balls of plasma in a curve. Can be charged to shoot a stream of plasma balls.
Side Super
(← or → + B)
20.4%[Space Pirate Rush]
Smashes an opponent into the ground then drags them along. Tilting up or pressing attack thows them forward.
Up Super
(↑ + B)
21.6%[Wing Blitz]
Charges up and rises into the air with force. The path can be adjusted with directional input.
Down Super
(↓ + B)
60.0%[Skewer]
Stabs forward with the sharp end of its tail. With the right positioning, this can be debilitating blow!

Smash Attack List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.

ControlDamageEffect
Side Smash24.4%
(33.6%)
Ridley will unleash a fire breathe in this move!
Up Smash20.6%
(28.5%)
Ridley will use his wings to attack on both sides.
Down Smash19.8%
(26.8%)
Doing a backflip, Ridley will use his claw to attack in an arch above him.

Normal Attack List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.

ControlDamage
Normal Attack12.4%
Normal Attack21.8%
Normal Attack312.4%

Tilt Attack List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.

ControlDamage
Side Tilt Attack15.6%
Up Tilt Attack10.4%
Down Tilt Attack10.8%
Dash Attack14.4%

Jump Attack List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.

ControlDamage
Jump Attack14.4%
Jump Front Attack20.4%
Jump Back Attack18.0%
Jump Up Attack16.8%
Jump Down Attack16.8%

Throw Attack List

*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.

ControlDamage
Grab Attack1.9%
Front Throw10.8%
Back Throw4.8%
Up Throw8.4%
Down Throw13.2%

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