Mastering the controls is your first step to becoming a Smash Bros. champion. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U offers several controller options, including the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote + Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller, and even GameCube controllers via an adapter. While the button layouts vary slightly, the core actions remain consistent. Here's a breakdown of the most common actions:
- Movement: Use the Left Stick (or D-Pad on some controllers) to move your character left and right.
- Jump: Press X or Y (or flick the Left Stick up) to jump. Pressing again in mid-air performs a double jump.
- Attack: Press A for standard attacks. Combine with directional inputs for different tilts (e.g., Up-A, Side-A, Down-A).
- Special Attack: Press B for special moves. Combine with directional inputs for different specials (e.g., Neutral-B, Up-B, Side-B, Down-B).
- Grab: Press ZL/ZR (or L/R + A) to grab an opponent. Once grabbed, you can pummel (A) or throw (Left Stick + A).
- Shield: Hold L or R to shield. This blocks most attacks but can be broken if it takes too much damage. You can also dodge by flicking the Left Stick while shielding.
- Taunt: Press the D-Pad (Up, Side, Down) to perform a taunt. These are purely cosmetic but can be used to psychological effect.
Experiment with different controllers to find what feels most comfortable for your playstyle. Practice these basic movements and attacks in Training mode to build muscle memory.