Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Modes and customization: Classic, All-Star and equipment
Choose an activity by the reward or skill you want to work on.
Edition covered
Original Nintendo 3DS Smash 4 edition. Its unlock order, stages and Smash Run differ from Wii U. Optional DLC is separate from the base roster; new eShop purchases and official online battles are discontinued. Local wireless needs a game copy on each system.
Classic offers a sequence of battles
Choose an intensity you can handle and work through the route. Higher risk can improve rewards, but a familiar fighter makes the run easier to control.
| Mode | Main activity | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Linked battles and a final encounter | General combat practice and rewards |
| All-Star | Roster endurance sequence | Resource management |
| Smash Run | Exploration followed by a contest | Stat collection and varied challenges |
| Home-Run Contest | Launch Sandbag for distance | Practicing a planned damage sequence |
| Target Blast | Launch a bomb at targets | Timing and trajectory |
| Multi-Man Smash | Fight waves of opponents | Crowd control |
All-Star is an endurance test
Fight the available roster with limited recovery items between rounds. On 3DS, the sequence follows characters from earlier debut dates toward later ones.
| Option | What changes | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Attack, defense and speed | Can create tradeoffs between stats |
| Custom specials | A compatible special move | Requires that variant to be unlocked |
| Mii appearance | Face, outfit and headgear | Some gear is collected separately |
| Mii fighter type | Brawler, Swordfighter or Gunner | Defines the underlying move set |
| amiibo Figure Player | A trained CPU fighter | Not directly controlled by the player |
Custom fighters change more than appearance
Equipment adjusts attack, defense and speed, while custom special moves can replace compatible defaults. Many moves must be obtained before they can be selected.
amiibo fighters are computer-controlled
Supported amiibo can train as Figure Players after the relevant update. Original 3DS systems need the separate NFC accessory; New Nintendo 3DS systems have built-in support.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original game information | www.smashbros.com |
| Edition-specific mechanics reference | www.mariowiki.com |
| Nintendo service status | en-americas-support.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo online-service status | www.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo eShop and existing-download status | www.nintendo.com |