Learn all about SIMON 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
SIMON - Rating & Overview
SIMON - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| S |
SIMON - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| New | Castlevania |
Character Origin & Backstory
Simon made his debut in Castlevania, released in North America in 1987. Armed with nothing but his legendary whip, he enters Dracula's Castle alone to slay all manner of foul beasts.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Simon is a vampire hunter of House Belmont. He uses not only whips, but also daggers, axes, Holy Water, crosses, and even stopwatches as weapons.
SIMON - 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 | Temple of Light |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 4 Games with LINK |
| Smash Mode | No.18 to Unlock |
SIMON - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
SIMON - Featured Video
Sliding (Down Tilt Attack)
Press the attack button again while sliding to perform an additional jump kick. Use it to catch your opponent off guard or as part of a combo.
Holding the Whip
Press and hold the attack button to make the whip dangle. Rotate the control stick in a circular motion to swing the whip around.
SIMON - All Move Sets
Grand Cross - Final Smash
| Grand Cross |
|---|
| Simon traps nearby opponents in a coffin and repeatedly attacks them with crosses made of holy light. You can hit multiple enemies at the same time, so try to activate the move when opponents are clustered together. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 18.0% | [Axe] Throws an axe that curves and passes through obstacles. Tilting left or right while it arcs changes the distance. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 7.2 + 6.0% | [Cross] Throws a cross like a boomerang. The power and distance changes if the control stick is flicked. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 16.8% | [Uppercut] Performs an uppercut while rising up high. Lands multiple blows if it hits the moment he leaves the ground. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 17.5% | [Holy Water ] Throws a bottle of holy water diagonally downward. Pillars of fire erupt from where it lands. |
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 | 17.2% (23.5%) | Simon will bring out his iconic whip to attack! |
| Up Smash | 20.0% (26.8%) | Simon will shoot his whip in an upwards trajectory. |
| Down Smash | 15.3% (20.1%) | Using the whip, Simon will bring it around him in a circle! |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 2.4% |
| Normal Attack2 | 2.4% |
| Normal Attack3 | 6.0% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 14.4% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 14.4% |
| Dash Attack | 14.4% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 12.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Back Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Up Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 14.4% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 8.4% |
| Back Throw | 12.0% |
| Up Throw | 9.6% |
| Down Throw | 8.4% |
