Super Smash Bros. Brawl characters: starters, newcomers and third parties

The Brawl roster: who is available from the start, the new fighters, the third-party guests Sonic and Snake, and the 14 unlockables.

Character reference

Starter

Mario

Mario is the balanced starter. His Final Smash, the Mario Finale, sweeps two streams of fire across the screen.

Mario, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Starter, new fighter

Pit

Pit from Kid Icarus debuts with a bow, multiple jumps and a glide, and plays a big role in The Subspace Emissary.

Pit, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Unlockable, third-party

Snake

Metal Gear's Solid Snake fights with explosives such as grenades, mines and a remote-controlled missile.

Snake, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Unlockable, third-party

Sonic

Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog is the fastest runner in the game. He is unlocked through Classic Mode, total Vs. play time or The Subspace Emissary.

Sonic, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Starter

Kirby

Kirby can copy a rival's neutral special by inhaling them and has five mid-air jumps.

Kirby, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Starter

Link

Link uses his sword, bow, boomerang and bombs, with the Triforce Slash as his Final Smash.

Link, official Super Smash Bros. Brawl render.

Starter roster

Twenty-one selection slots are open from the start, including newcomers such as Pit, Meta Knight, Wario, Ike, Pokemon Trainer, Lucas, King Dedede, Diddy Kong, Zero Suit Samus and Olimar.