Check out this Super Smash Brothers Ultimate guide on the World of Light or Adventure mode. Learn more about spirit battles, boss fights, tips to beat this mode, and getting different endings!
World of Light - Story Walkthrough
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Game Modes
What Is World Of Light?
SSBU's Single Player Adventure Mode
World of Light is Super Smash Brothers Ultimate's single player adventure mode. Players have to navigate a map, defeating foes, to unlock new spirits and characters.
Introduces Spirit Battles & Boss Fights
In World of Light, player have to participate in "spirit battles" and boss fights to move unlock new spirits, fighters, and paths in the map to move forward in the story.
Spirit Battles in World of Light
Spirit Battles are scattered throughout the World of Light map. Players have to defeat fighters with unique traits & requirements called "Puppet Fighters" to unlock new spirits, fighters, and open up new paths in the map.
Check Out the Spirits Guide & Tips HereBoss Fights in World of Light
Boss Fights in World Of Light need to be completed for players to move forward in the map and continue with the story. These bosses range from famous baddies from other franchises such as Count Dracula from Castlevania series, and will be unique unlike any other battle against regular characters.
World Of Light Spans to Light Side / Dark Side Map
World of Light has multiple endings according to which variation of spirits you have freed during your journey.
vs. Galeem / Light World
By defeating a series of spirits through the 1st half of your adventure, you will be able to challenge Galeem, the entity of light, as the final boss. Upon defeating Galeem, your world will be completely engulfed by the power of Dharkon, the entity of Darkness.
World Of Light - Light Side Walkthroughvs. Dharkon / Dark World
Challenging Dharkon, the entity of Darkness, will require you to complete the 2nd half of your journey in World of Darkness. Upon defeating Dharkon, Galeem will eradicate all darkness in the land... and everything else along with it, including yourself.
World Of Light - Dark Side Walkthroughvs. Galeem & Dharkon / True Ending
To get the true ending of World of Light, players must defeat both Galeem & Dharkon, and confront the two entities to keep balance between two worlds. Upon ultimately defeating them in a final showdown, you will be greeted with a final true ending.
Tips To Beat World Of Light
Find Your Preferred Characters on Map to Unlock
It's best to unlock your preferred fighters first! Look for special character icons from the map and aim to compete them to use them throughout the World of Light map.
All Character List & RatingUnlock Marth, Sheik, Or Villager In Starting Area
In the first crossroad in World of Light, you get to unlock one of 3 characters - Marth, Sheik, or Villager. Choose the one that fits how you want to play this mode the most!
Check Out Who To Pick In World Of Light!Unlocked Characters Can Be Used In Other Modes
Characters you've unlocked in World of Light can be used in other modes in SSBU. However, fighters unlocked in other modes in the game cannot be used in World of Light.
Unlocking New Character - Guide & TipsEquip Spirits To Assist In Battle
Spirits in World of Light provide your fighter with buffs - raising their attack and defense statistics, adding unique effects to their attacks and more! Collect the spirits and build your own unique Spirit loadouts!
Level Up Spirits To Make Them More Effective
The more you use a certain Spirit, the more experience they'll gain and the better their stat boosts. Unlock Spirits with good boosts first and keep using them in Spirit Battles to make them stronger! You may also level them up with Snacks acquired from other modes and shops.
Check Out How To Level & Evolve Spirits!Unlocked Spirits Can Open New Paths
Most of the time, Spirit Battles block paths in the World of Light Map. Defeating them will open up new areas & roads for your Fighter to traverse on. Keep an eye open for "!" marks on map!
All Character Unlock Location in World of Light
World of Light - Unlock Location per Character
| Character | Unlock Location |
|---|---|
| KIRBY | Default Character |
| MARIO | Starting Area |
| SHEIK | Starting Area |
| MARTH | Starting Area |
| VILLAGER | Starting Area |
| RYU | Airport Zone |
| LUCARIO | Animal Crossing Zone |
| Mii FIGHTER | Animal Crossing Zone |
| ISABELLE | Animal Crossing Zone |
| SNAKE | Base Zone |
| MEGA MAN | Base Zone |
| POKEMON TRAINER | Beach Zone |
| CAPTAIN FALCON | Circuit Zone |
| ICE CLIMBERS | Frozen Mountain Zone |
| KING DEDEDE | Gourmet Race Zone |
| FOX | Heart-Shaped Lake |
| DONKEY KONG | Jungle Zone |
| PEACH | Lava Castle Zone |
| BOWSER | Lava Castle Zone |
| LINK | Legend of Zelda Zone |
| NESS | Magicant Zone |
| PICHU | Misty Woods Zone |
| DUCK HUNT | Misty Woods Zone |
| TOON LINK | Monster Hunter Zone |
| LUCAS | Mountain Zone |
| OLIMAR | Mushroom Zone |
| PAC-MAN | Mushroom Zone |
| Wii Fit TRAINER | Nintendo Zone |
| INKLING | Nintendo Zone |
| FALCO | Outer Space Zone |
| SAMUS | Pac-Man Zone |
| MR. GAME & WATCH | Pac-Man Zone |
| LITTLE MAC | Pokemon Zone |
| PIKACHU | River Bank Zone |
| JIGGLYPUFF | River Side Zone |
| PIT | Temple of Light |
| SIMON | Temple of Light |
| ZERO SUIT SAMUS | Volcano Zone |
| DIDDY KONG | Waterfall Zone |
| SHULK | Waterfall Zone |
| YOSHI | Yoshi Island Zone |
| DR. MARIO | Yoshi Island Zone |
| ZELDA | Sacred Realm Zone |
| YOUNG LINK | Sacred Realm Zone |
| GANONDORF | Sacred Realm Zone |
| CHROM | Sacred Realm Zone |
| SONIC | Sacred Realm Zone |
| BOWSER JR. | Sacred Realm Zone |
| CLOUD | Sacred Realm Zone |
| LUCINA | Dark Realm Zone |
| ROSALINA & LUMA | Dark Realm Zone |
| INCINEROAR | Dark Realm Zone |
| DAISY | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| DARK PIT | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| WARIO | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| ROBIN | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| KEN | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| RIDLEY | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| RICHTER | Dracula's Castle Zone |
| LUIGI | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| MEWTWO | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| META KNIGHT | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| IKE | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| R.O.B. | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| WOLF | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| GRENINJA | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| CORRIN | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| KING K. ROOL | Mysterious Dimension Zone |
| DARK SAMUS | Final Battle Zone |
| ROY | Final Battle Zone |
| PALUTENA | Final Battle Zone |
| BAYONETTA | Final Battle Zone |
