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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Guide

2014 · Fighting

Box art

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS box art
North American final Nintendo 3DS packaging for Super Smash Bros.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Olimar attacks an Iridescent Glint Beetle in the 3DS-exclusive Smash Run mode.CharactersUse the 3DS unlock order rather than the shorter Wii U list.
Reshiram appears beside N’s Castle on the Unova Pokémon League stage.Smash RunRead the six stat boosts and prepare for more than a normal stock battle.
Fighters face one another on the sandy Tortimer Island stage.Battle basicsLearn the controls and decisions that matter on a small handheld screen.
Mario battles a Link amiibo fighter on the Nintendo 3DS Battlefield stage.Stages and itemsFind selected 3DS stage unlocks and recognize common battle pickups.
Olimar attacks an Iridescent Glint Beetle in the 3DS-exclusive Smash Run mode.Modes and customizationChoose an activity by the reward or skill you want to work on.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Unlock by playing Smash matchesTwelve challengers appear at match milestones from 10 through 120; defeat each challenger to recruit them.
Build up in Smash RunSpend five minutes collecting boosts before the final event.
Use local playNearby systems can still battle with compatible game copies and updates.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
MarioBalanced fighterCombines short-range attacks, a projectile and a recovery special.
KirbyMobile beginner choiceMultiple jumps make recovery easier to practice.
Little MacGround-focused boxerStrong ground attacks come with limited recovery.
RobinResource-based fighterMagic and the Levin Sword have limited uses before recharging.
NessUnlockable fighterOne of the first challenger milestones.
Mii FightersCustom charactersChoose Brawler, Swordfighter or Gunner when creating a fighter.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
CharactersMatch milestones offer a direct unlock route →
Smash RunExploration lasts five minutes →
Battle basicsDamage increases launch distance →
Stages and itemsStage requirements can be very specific →
Modes and customizationClassic offers a sequence of battles →

Pictures All pictures →

Olimar attacks an Iridescent Glint Beetle in the 3DS-exclusive Smash Run mode.
Olimar attacks an Iridescent Glint Beetle in the 3DS-exclusive Smash Run mode.
Reshiram appears beside N’s Castle on the Unova Pokémon League stage.
Reshiram appears beside N’s Castle on the Unova Pokémon League stage.
Fighters face one another on the sandy Tortimer Island stage.
Fighters face one another on the sandy Tortimer Island stage.
Mario battles a Link amiibo fighter on the Nintendo 3DS Battlefield stage.
Mario battles a Link amiibo fighter on the Nintendo 3DS Battlefield stage.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS: game and edition overviewwww.smashbros.com