Part 2

Master Mario and Luigi in Super Smash Bros. Brawl! Learn their movesets, strategies, and unlock conditions to dominate the competition.

This section of the guide covers Mario and Luigi in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It details their individual move sets, strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for effective play.

Mario's Abilities:

Mario's special moves, aside from his Cape, are generally considered less effective. His Fireballs have weak damage and poor range, best used for approaching by throwing one and following behind it. Super Jump Punch deals low damage and leaves him vulnerable, primarily useful for recovery. FLUDD is mostly useless but can disrupt Ness and Lucas's recovery by pushing them during PK Thunder. Mario can wall jump but not crawl or cling. His aerial jump is limited to one. His roll covers good ground but is slow, and his spot dodge is average. Despite not being top-tier, Mario's Cape is a standout tool that can frustrate opponents, especially those with long-range attacks like Marth and Ike, by reflecting projectiles and turning opponents around.

Luigi's Abilities:

Luigi is an upward-oriented character with many moves designed to launch opponents into the air, complemented by strong aerials. His grounded attacks aim to get opponents airborne; his down smash is quick and wide-ranged, and his up tilt is a good option for launching. His forward tilt is less useful, and his down tilt is weak but can trip or launch at high percentages. His running attack is not as unsafe as in Melee but still weak. In the air, his forward aerial is quick and powerful for damage and KOs. His up, back, and down aerials are fast and strong, while his neutral aerial sends opponents straight up with high power for surprise KOs. Luigi's back throw is powerful, and his up throw launches opponents into the air. He can use Super Jump Punch out of shield for a chance at a Fire Jump Punch, a strong kill move, especially after a jab combo. Luigi Cyclone is good for quick ground coverage, surprise attacks, and approaching. It can also be used for recovery by rapidly pressing B to rise after not touching the ground, ensuring he can reach the ledge. Luigi cannot wall jump or wall cling.

How to Unlock Luigi:

1. Play 22 brawls.
2. Have Luigi join your party in The Subspace Emissary.
3. Clear Classic mode without continuing.