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
RIDLEY - Fighter Rating
Rating |
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C |
RIDLEY - Debut & Appearances
Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
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New | Metroid |
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
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 |
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World of Light | Dracula's Castle Zone |
Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 6 Games with YOSHI |
Smash Mode | No.25 to Unlock |
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
Plasma Scream |
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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.
Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
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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.
Control | Damage | Effect |
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Side Smash | 24.4% (33.6%) | Ridley will unleash a fire breathe in this move! |
Up Smash | 20.6% (28.5%) | Ridley will use his wings to attack on both sides. |
Down Smash | 19.8% (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.
Control | Damage |
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Normal Attack1 | 2.4% |
Normal Attack2 | 1.8% |
Normal Attack3 | 12.4% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Side Tilt Attack | 15.6% |
Up Tilt Attack | 10.4% |
Down Tilt Attack | 10.8% |
Dash Attack | 14.4% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Jump Attack | 14.4% |
Jump Front Attack | 20.4% |
Jump Back Attack | 18.0% |
Jump Up Attack | 16.8% |
Jump Down Attack | 16.8% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
Control | Damage |
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Grab Attack | 1.9% |
Front Throw | 10.8% |
Back Throw | 4.8% |
Up Throw | 8.4% |
Down Throw | 13.2% |