Robin inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Universe	Fire Emblem
Other playable appearance	inSSB4
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Pair Up
Tier	C- (67)

Robin (ルフレ,Reflet) is a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was officially revealed on June 12th, 2018 alongsideLucina and the rest of the returning roster. As in the previous game, both male and female versions of Robin are playable, although the male Robin is showcased in promotional material and used as the default palette swap for the character. Robin is classified asFighter #56.

The voice actors for male and female Robin reprise their roles in English (David Vincent andLauren Landa) and in Japanese (Yoshimasa Hosoya andMiyuki Sawashiro), with their portrayals fromSuper Smash Bros. 4 being repurposed for their respective editions ofUltimate.

Robin is ranked 67th out of 82 on the currenttier list, placing him towards the center of the C- tier. This is a noticeable drop from his 37th/38th out of 54 placement inSSB4, where he was tied withSamus. Robin plays as a zoner with access to a variety of useful projectiles inThunder andArcfire, the latter allowing him to set up punishes or ledge traps. He has a unique mechanic in the form of durability, which turns his tomes and Levin Sword intoitems that can be thrown after sufficient use, which allows for creative item play. His Levin Sword has limited durability but strong power and shield safety for its speed; when combined with his projectiles, this allows him to do highly damaging conversions from one opening. Finally, he has a far-reaching recovery withElwind, and a niche healingcommand grab inNosferatu, whichheals for substantially more based on how damaged he is compared to his victim.

However, Robin has notable flaws. His durability mechanic is the most glaring: it forces downtime into his gameplay cycle and removes essential tools from his kit when he has no uses. Outside of his decent aerial mobility, his general speed is one of the worst in the game. Additionally, all his projectiles outside of Thoron are canceled out against other hitboxes, while his disjointed range is very short for a swordfighter, especially with the Bronze Sword, which makes trading blows very unfavorable. Combined, these make it difficult for him to start aggressiveapproaches and makes him vulnerable to rushdowns. Robin's defensive game is lacking as he has almost noout of shield options outside ofZ-dropping used items (which requires him to deplete tools), while his grab is only average in speed and range, with his throws having only serviceable use. Finally, his recovery does not provide any protection from above, and the aforementioned durability mechanic can cause him to lose access to it.

Overall, Robin is a mid-range, keep-away zoner that has potential to perform short, high-damage combos with his projectiles and items. However, his durability mechanic, limited range and poor defensive options make it hard for him to mount an offense. His representation in competitive play has been low throughout the lifespan ofUltimate, though he has a few dedicated players to his name, such asLeaf andmorrocoYo.

How to unlock[edit]

Complete one of the following:

• PlayVS. matches, with Robin being the 53rd character to be unlocked.
• ClearClassic Mode withKirby or any character in his unlock tree, being the 5th character unlocked afterZelda.
• Have Robin join the player's party inWorld of Light.

Robin must then be defeated onCastle Siege (theΩ form is used in World of Light).

Attributes[edit]

Robin is a tall, middleweight character who has very low ground mobility. Robin’s dashing speed is the second slowest in the game, and his walking speed is very slow. While his dashing speed is below average, Robin still has an average initial dash distance, which allows him to rely onFox-trotting as a quicker ground movement option. Outside of these attributes, Robin's other traits are typical of a middleweight; his air speed, traction, falling speed, and gravity are all average. However, Robin's air acceleration is above average. As a result of these attributes, Robin has difficulty chasing foes and fleeing from them at the same time, though his oddly decent aerial mobility compensates this to a degree.

Robin's tomes provide a myriad of spacing, pressuring, and additional damaging capabilities. Both theThunder andFire tomes can disrupt opponents, rack up damage, and open up windows to chain attacks together.Thunder and the slightly stronger Elthunder peppers at mid-range or shorter, while Arcthunder travels for longer and has trapping capabilities for pressure, combos and set-ups, and Thoron pierces through opponents and deals considerable knockback.Arcfire produces a trapping, multiple hitting pillar of flame that is instrumental for approaching or disruptingapproaches, pressuring, and chaining together attacks. In addition to the Fire tome, Robin's neutral attack involves theWind tome: the former tome generates a singular explosion of fire magic that deals strong diagonal knockback, while the latter tome generates a neutral infinite consisting of wind magic that deals high damage and concludes with a blast of wind magic that deals strong vertical knockback.Elwind provides respectable vertical recovery and its first hit can be used to punish aerial and post-recovery opponents by spiking them at point-blank with the first hit. Lastly,Nosferatu is a self-healing move which heals Robin, especially if cast from behind and while having a higher damage percentage than his opponent, while it also cannot be shielded due to functioning like a grab. However, it is tricky to use, as the opponent must be at almost point-blank range to land it, although Arcthunder's trapping ability can help Robin land it easier, and it grants full-bodyintangibility.

Aside from using tomes, Robin's Levin Sword is a potent weapon in its own right. It is a powerful, fairly long-ranged, and electrically-charged sword that functions as a terrific offensive tool due to its excellent pressure capabilities, its impressive combo potential and its high KO power. Robin whips this out for his smash and directional aerial attacks when a smash input is inputted, and for neutral aerial when the Levin Sword is already in use. It can be swung eight times before it breaks. Robin's down smash with the Levin Sword has good ledge trapping potential, as it can hit hanging opponents and the electric shockwaves cover both sides of Robin. Despite being vastly inferior to the Levin Sword in regards to KO potential, the Bronze Sword has combo potential due to its weaker knockback. His neutral aerial covers both front and back sides successively, which can be useful for spacing in the air, and is his most effectiveout of shield option. His down tilt can keep away grounded opponents in front of him.

Once Robin's tomes are depleted and the Levin Sword is broken, they can act as throwable items that deal immense damage, shieldstun and knockback. Properly managing Robin's discarded weapons is crucial for optimal play, as the opportunities they can potentially grant are significant. Outside of his magic and sword attacks, Robin has two useful throws: back throw is a viable KOing option near the edge that can combo into Thoron to get early K.Os, while down throw is a reliable combo starter.

However, as previously stated, Robin suffers from numerous weaknesses, such as being the second slowest runner in the game. Furthermore, Robin lacks defensive options and has trouble brushing off opponents, especially those who are directly beneath, making Robin susceptible to rush-downs and juggles. Robin’s tilts generally have short range, making it difficult for Robin to fight at mid-range outside of the use of tomes. Many moves, specifically smash attacks and special attacks, have significant ending lag, which leaves Robin wide open for punishment proceeding his execution. His forward smash, though extremely strong, has a very limited range, sometimes completely missing fighters when said fighters crouch, and is also extremely laggy. Down smash is a strong move with a great range, however the range has limited success as the farthest part of the range is also one of the weakest parts. Up smash is a strong move with considerably less endlag compared to his other smash attacks, however it has mediocre range, and even worse range while using the Bronze Sword, whereas Robin is unable to even hit fighters standing next to him.

Lastly, Robin's durability mechanic can severely weaken Robin once he starts to lose the tomes or the Levin Sword. Losing the Levin Sword gives him pathetic K.O. power despite the Bronze Sword's respectable combo game. LosingThunder removes one of his only zoning options, as well as losing combo potential. Losing Arcfire costs Robin damage output and even more combo potential. Losing Nosferatu makes Robin's survivability weaker, especially with his average weight. Losing Elwind is the worst case for Robin, as hisdouble jump is merely average, leaving Robin effectively helpless while recovering should he be launched too far offstage without Elwind available.

Overall, Robin is a tactically-based character with varied spacing, damage-accumulating and KO options that must be used wisely and opportunely. At the same time, the lack of mobile and defensive options leave Robin vulnerable to pressure and combos. With this, Robin players must keep track of his weapons' durability, intelligently respond to their opponents, and take precise offensive action for success in battle.

Changes fromSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Robin has been given a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition toUltimate, with both buffs and nerfs being of equal weight. While he benefits from a considerably improved advantage, the faster pace ofUltimate and the miscellaneous nerfs to some of his tools make it more difficult to capitalize on this. Collectively, it is hard to determine whether Robin was buffed or nerfed overall.

Several of Robin's attacks have reduced lag or increased KO power, while most of his formerly situational attacks are more effective due to altered hitboxes:up tilt now has grounded hitboxes, andup smash has much better horizontal reach above Robin, significantly improving their reliability.Neutral aerial can now use the Levin Sword, giving it much better utility and better edgeguarding capabilities. Robin'sneutral attack, a staple in hisneutral game, also fares significantly better due to several improvements with its consistency; the Elwind infinite connects significantly better, and the Arcfire finisher transitions earlier while using half the durability it used to inSSB4.

Robin's special moves have been heavily revamped. With the exception of the uncharged version, all versions ofThunder hit much harder and now function as effective KO moves, especially Thoron; the move can now also becharge-canceled by jumping.Arcfire is much harder to escape from and travels much farther, making it even more effective for combo initiating.Elwind can have its trajectory significantly altered and grants more distance, recharges faster, and pushes opponents if the wind blades hit the ground. Finally,Nosferatu has slightly more range, heals and deals damage at a faster rate; while it has fewer uses, this also allows it to generate a used tome much faster.

However, Robin's nerfs are also notable. The biggest change is to the Levin Sword, which Robin no longer starts with at the start of the match, forcing several seconds of downtime before the Levin Sword is usable. Robin's most effective tools have also been nerfed: Arcthunder's significantly lower looping duration now prevents followups unless initiated at a distance, Elwind has fewer uses, and down throw has increased knockback, reducing the percent range in which combos (such as the "Checkmate", a down throw to up aerial) can be performed. Arcfire's fire pillar now possesses a hitbox that can cancel other moves; while this allows it to cancel other projectiles and gives it use at counterzoning, the fact it can be canceled by any other hitbox makes it less reliable for ledge-trapping under some circumstances.

Universal changes to gameplay mechanics are a mixed bag for Robin, but have hurt him overall. The universal reduction tolanding lag now creates safer landing options (especially with the Levin Sword's high shieldstun), and the streamlined jumpsquats allows Robin to take advantage of his extremely powerful aerials faster. The changes toair dodges now makes it easier for Robin to pressure the opponent through his powerful projectiles and sword attacks, and the introduction of directional air dodges gives Robin an emergency recovery option if he lacks Elwind. However, Robin is significantly harmed by the universal increases to mobility; despite sporting faster mobility like the rest of the cast, Robin's own mobility hasn't seen an improvement notable enough to allow him to catch up to other characters, still being one of the slowest characters in terms of grounded mobility unless he resorts to fox-trotting. As a result of this, and other veterans' faster movement, it is now easier to overwhelm Robin, while his tools don't allow him with some form of dealing with pressure.

Overall, Robin's playstyle, while essentially left unchanged fromSSB4, has nonetheless been improved, allowing him to play to his strengths with more ease, and many of his worst issues have been patched up. However, his worsened down throw combos have removed his previously guaranteed KO setup, forcing Robin to find other setup methods to KO the opponent, though thanks to Arcfire's utility, this isn't as big of an issue. That being said, Robin still possesses some of his former flaws, such as problems with escaping pressure, a few awkward hitboxes, and mediocre grounded mobility. The latter issue is especially prevalent due to the faster pace ofUltimate, which brings the extent of many of Robin's buffs into question; the game's engine now prioritizes faster, more aggressive playstyles, and the prevalence of fast characters has caused Robin's powerful neutral game and disadvantage state to be worse than before. In bulk, Robin's changes have not significantly improved his standing, instead performing worse relative to the cast inUltimate than inSSB4.

Aesthetics[edit]

• As with allveterans returning fromSSB4, Robin's model features a more subdued color scheme. Both genders have hair that is more stylized, with slightly more hair detail and a less reflective texture. Their eyes also appear sharper.
• The player can now see how many uses Robin's Levin Sword and each Tome has located above their icon on thedamage meter, akin toInkling'sink gauge andHero'sMP Gauge.
• Several of Robin's alternate costumes have different hair colors that no longer match the color of Robin's coat. For example, male Robin's green costume now has light brown hair and female Robin's red costume has blonde hair. These typically reference otherFire Emblem characters rather than just Robin's own customization options.
• Robin shares a newvictory theme withLucina andChrom that is based off "Id (Purpose)" fromFire Emblem Awakening.
• The trail effects for both of Robin's swords are much more opaque, with the trails for the Bronze Sword also being recolored from blue to green.
• The particle effects of Robin regaining tomes and the Levin Sword are more opaque, making it much easier to tell when the weapon in question has recharged.
• Robin'svictory poses have been altered:
  • The left-inputted victory pose now causes flames to swirl from both hands.
  • The up-inputted victory pose no longer generates a sword trail.
  • The right-inputted victory pose has Chrom properly loop during the post-victory animation, although he no longer blinks and always keeps his eyes open.
• The Bronze Sword is no longer present in Robin's clapping animation.
• Palutena's Guidance conversation for Robin has been changed, presumably due to Chrom being upgraded to a playable character.

Attributes[edit]

• Like all characters, Robin'sjumpsquat animation takes three frames to complete (down from 7).
• Robinruns faster (1.15 → 1.265) going from the slowest inSSB4 to the second-slowest inUltimate.
  • Robin's initialdash is much faster (1.5 → 1.815).
• Robin'sair speed is slightly faster (1 → 1.05).
• Robin'straction is higher (0.055 → 0.105).
• Robin no longer starts the match with the Levin Sword, and instead has to wait for it to appear. This only occurs on Robin's first stock, as subsequent stocks start with it.
• The particle effect of Robin regaining tomes and the Levin Sword are more opaque, making it much easier to tell when the weapon in question has recharged.
• The Levin Sword is no longer put away automatically after going unused for 8 seconds.
• The duration ofitem throws have been standardized inUltimate. Robin benefits from this, with the endlag for every throw being reduced (Forward: FAF 29 → 24, Back: 29 → 24, Up: 29 → 23, Down: 21 → 19, Dash: 39 → 29). This greatly improves the safety and combo potential of discarded tomes and swords when thrown.
• The speed damage multiplier of discarded tomes and swords has been decreased (3.0 → 2.2), reducing their damage and KO potential.
• Discarded tomes have significantly less base damage (8% → 3%) with knockback not compensated, greatly decreasing their KO potential.
  • However, this also improves their combo potential.

Ground attacks[edit]

• Neutral attack:
  • The first two hits of neutral attack have altered animations and hitboxes, reducing their horizontal range.
    • The first hit of neutral attack now functions as an anti-air but is also much easier to low profile.
  • The first two hits of neutral attack have reduced knockback and a lower launch angle, reducing their utility injab cancelling but allowing them tolock.
  • The first two hits of neutral attack are much less active, with the second hit having higher startup (frames 4-7 → 4-5 (hit 1), 4-8 → 5-6 (hit 2)).
  • Neutral attack's fire finisher has a reduced cost, allowing for more uses before recharging (6 → 12).
  • Neutral attack's fire finisher has less startup (frame 10 → 6), allowing it to connect more reliably.
    • its FAF is unchanged, effectively increasing its endlag.
  • Neutral infinite has less startup lag (frame 9 → 4) and a faster rehit rate (frames between hits: 3 → 1).
  • Neutral infinite and its finisher both have larger hitboxes that extend closer to the ground, giving it more range and allowing it to connect more reliably.
  • Neutral infinite has a lower launch angle (80° →361°) with reduced knockback (14 base/30 scaling → 10/11) to keep opponents grounded, alongside lower hitlag (1 → 0.4) and SDI (0.8 → 0.6) multipliers. These changes allow it to connect much more reliably.
  • Neutral infinite's wind finisher has considerably higher endlag (FAF 41 → 48).
  • Neutral attack deals less damage (3%/3% → 2%/1.5% (hits 1-2), 1% → 0.9% (infinite)).
  • The wind and fire finishers both have altered, more opaque particle effects.
  • The infinite has gained ashieldstun multiplier of 3×. This allows it to lock opponents into their shields between each hit, and thus pressure them more effectively, but also allows them to cancel shieldstun and punish Robin more easily if they shield 10 hits or more.
• Forward tilt:
  • Forward tilt has higher base knockback (50 → 62).
  • Forward tilt's hitbox has been moved closer to Robin (Z-offset: 15u → 14u), slightly reducing its horizontal range and disjoint.
  • Forward tilt has an altered animation with Robin leaning into the attack more, further reducing its disjoint.
• Up tilt:
  • Up tilt has less ending lag (FAF 36 → 33).
  • Up tilt has an altered animation, allowing it to hit much closer to the ground on both sides.
  • Up tilt is active slightly longer (frames 6-13 → 6-14).
• Down tilt:
  • Down tilt has an altered animation and hitbox setup, slightly reducing its range.
• Dash attack:
  • Dash attack has significantly less ending lag (FAF 50 → 42).
• Smash attacks:
  • If a smash attack uses the last charge of the Levin Sword, the discard is now dropped shortly before the move's FAF instead of when the animation ends.
  • Smash attacks while the Levin Sword is depleted grant a slightly larger recharge boost (20 frames → 24).
• Forward smash:
  • The clean hit of Levin Sword's forward smash deals more knockback (50 base/87 scaling → 53/90).
  • The late hit with the Levin Sword deals much more damage (5% → 10%) with higher knockback scaling (70 → 80). This significantly improves its KO potential to the point that it can now kill belowSudden Death percents, KOing middleweights at around 165% from the center ofFinal Destination.
  • Forward smash's launch direction is no longer based on which side of Robin the target is on, instead always launching in the direction Robin is facing.
• Up smash:
  • Up smash with the Levin Sword now has a different animation from the Bronze Sword. Robin's sword levitates out of his right hand and does a twirl while flying upwards, increasing its range and horizontal coverage.
  • The clean hit of Levin Sword's up smash deals more knockback (45 base/84 scaling → 55/86).
  • The late hit with the Levin Sword deals much more damage (5% → 10%) with higher knockback scaling (70 → 80), significantly improving its KO potential.
• Down smash:
  • The clean sparks (Levin Sword only) are now slightly larger (4.2u → 4.6u) and travel outwards, significantly increasing their range.
  • The clean sparks now hit aerial opponents, greatly improving the move's utility in edge guarding and ledge trapping and allowing it to hit twice in certain situations.
  • The clean sparks have less startup (frame 20 → 19), reducing the gap between the sword hit and sparks and slightly increasing the move's overall active frames.
  • The late sparks deal more damage (8% → 10%) with higher knockback scaling (80 → 100), significantly improving their KO potential.

Aerial attacks[edit]

• All aerials have less landing lag (neutral: 18 → 11, forward: 18 → 11, back: 19 → 11, up: 18 → 11, down: 26 → 16).
• Smash input aerials while the Levin Sword is depleted grant a slightly larger recharge boost (20 frames → 24).
• If an aerial uses the last charge of the Levin Sword, the discard is now dropped at the start of the aerial'sauto-cancel window instead of when the animation ends.
• Neutral aerial:
  • Neutral aerial has less startup (frame 9 → 7 (hit 1), 22 → 20 (hit 2)), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 50 → 48).
  • Robin can now use the Levin Sword for neutral aerial. Like other aerials with the Levin Sword, this gives it more range, increased damage (7% → 11.5%), a lingering late hit, and anelectric effect.
    • Unlike other aerials with the Levin Sword, neutral aerial gains increased knockback scaling (55 → 64), giving it much greater KO potential compared to its Bronze Sword version than other aerials.
    • Neutral aerial with the Levin Sword uses durability as a result of the change, and Robin can no longer switch to the Bronze Sword while in midair if the Levin Sword is equipped.
    • Neutral aerial with the Levin Sword auto-cancels much later (frame 32 → 40) and cannot auto-cancel in a short hop.
    • The player can hold both the special move and attack buttons at the same time to switch to the Levin Sword while using neutral aerial. While not mentioned in-game, this only works if the player has the A+B Smash Attack control option enabled.
  • Neutral aerial deals marginally less damage with the Bronze Sword (7% → 6.9%).
  • The size of all hitboxes on neutral aerial with the Bronze Sword have been greatly decreased (5u → 3u), reducing its coverage.
  • Neutral aerial with the Bronze Sword is nowtranscendent, removing its ability to hit projectiles.
• Forward aerial:
  • Forward aerial with the Levin sword auto-cancels one frame later (frame 27 → 28), reducing its safety and combo potential when used rising.
  • Forward aerial's launch direction is no longer based on which side of Robin the target is on, instead always launching in the direction Robin is facing.
• Up aerial:
  • Up aerial with the Levin Sword auto-cancels one frame later (frame 27 → 28), reducing its safety and combo potential when used rising.
• Down aerial:
  • Down aerial with the Levin Sword transitions from the early hit to the middle hit one frame later (frame 15 → 16), increasing the duration of the early hit while reducing the duration of the middle hit.
  • The middle hit of down aerial with the Levin Sword has an increased hitlag multiplier (1.0 → 1.5).

Throws and other attacks[edit]

• Grab:
  • A halo-like indicator appears during Robin's grab, visualizing its range. This halo also appears when successfully grabbing an opponent.
  • The speed of Robin's throws are no longer weight-dependent.
  • Dash grab andpivot grab have more startup (frame 8 → 10 (dash), 9 → 11 (pivot)).
  • Dash grab and pivot grab have less ending lag (FAF 50 → 48 (dash), 47 → 43 (pivot)).
  • All grabs have had their hitboxes moved farther from Robin (Z-offset 2: 8.7u → 9.2u (standing), 10.7u → 11u (dash), 14.7u → 15.7u (pivot)), improving their horizontal range overall.
• Pummel:
  • Pummel deals less damage (3% → 1.5%).
  • Pummel has a higher hitlag multiplier (1.0 → 1.9), increasing its overall hitlag despite its lowered damage.
  • Pummel has a much shorter animation (FAF 32 → 7), significantly increasing its effectiveness at racking up damage despite its lowered damage and greater hitlag.
• Forward throw:
  • Forward throw deals more base knockback (82 → 95), allowing it to better set up for edgeguards.
• Down throw:
  • Down throw deals more knockback (30 base/88 scaling → 50/108). Now it is capable of KOing below 200%, but it has less effective follow-up potential at mid percents and hinders the “checkmate” combo.

Special moves[edit]

• Thunder:
  • Thunder charges appear as a shrinking circle, with each stage shrinking until resizing into the next stage with a different color. This makes it easier to tell what level Thunder is at.
    • Thunder charges are denoted by different colors: blue for Thunder, yellow for Elthunder, and purple for Arcthunder.
  • Thunder charges much faster (Elthunder: frame 38 → 33, Arcthunder: frame 108 → 73, Thoron: frame 168 → 133).
  • Thunder, Elthunder, and Arcthunder have less startup lag (frame 11 → 8).
  • Thunder can becharge-canceled by jumping.
  • Charge-cancelling Thunder now has a brief animation, enablingCharge storage canceling but making defensive options out of it slower.
  • Thunder deals more damage (4.5% → 5.5%).
  • Elthunder has a bright yellow color.
  • Elthunder deals more damage (10.5% → 11%) with knockback not compensated, KOing earlier.
  • Elthunder travels faster (2.5 → 2.8).
  • Elthunder has a lower duration (46 frames → 42).
  • Arcthunder deals significantly more damage (10% → 23.6%).
    • The final hit deals more drastically more damage (1% → 8%) with knockback not fully compensated (60 base/280 scaling → 85/85), improving its KO potential.
  • The rehit rate of Arcthunder's vortex has been decreased (6 frames → 4), allowing it to lock in shield and granting itshield break confirms when combined with its increased damage.
  • Arcthunder is extended below and above the projectile, allowing it to hit shorter characters more easily (Y offset : 0 → -0.7—0.7).
  • Arcthunder's projectile is active for longer (59 frames → 72).
  • The duration of Arcthunder's vortex has been greatly reduced (34 frames → 17). The hitlag multiplier of the final hit has also been decreased (2 → 0.6), reducing its hitlag despite its higher damage. As a result, Robin can no longer act fast enough to follow up unless the move connects at a distance.
  • Thoron has a lower launch angle (60° → 45°), significantly increasing its KO potential at ledge.
  • Thoron has much higher base knockback but much lower scaling (50 base/230 scaling → 75/191), further increasing its KO potential at ledge but reducing it at center stage.
  • Thoron comes out slower (frame 20 → 23).
  • Thoron cannot be held to make the beam longer, instead being as long as the previous held version by default. This means the move has more endlag overall since it cannot be tapped for less (FAF 62-71 → 74).
• Arcfire:
  • Arcfire's initial fireball has a longer duration (frames 17-50 → 17-76), traveling much further before expiring.
  • Arcfire’s initial fireball now has a lower launch angle (100° → 115°) and uses set knockback, making it link more consistently.
  • Arcfire's initial fireball is slightly bigger (1.6u → 1.8u).
  • Arcfire deals more damage if all hits connect (10% → 15.1%).
  • The hitbox of Arcfire's pillar now grows throughout the move's duration, making it much more difficult to escape.
  • The looping hits of Arcfire’s pillar have reduced knockback (22 set knockback → 15), making it more difficult to escape.
  • Arcfire's pillar now has a hurtbox that can take 10% before causing it to explode. This allows it to absorb incredibly strong projectiles such as a fully chargedCharge Shot, but also causes it to get destroyed by strong getup attacks likeBowser's.
  • The pillar's launching hit has reduced knockback growth (115 → 110), slightly reducing its KO potential without a follow up.
  • Arcfire's pillar no longer activates when the initial fireball hits another hitbox.
• Elwind:
  • Elwind projectiles are thicker and more opaque.
  • Elwind's projectiles can be angled, letting Robin go twice in the same direction, improving horizontal recovery by making it less linear and less predictable. Additionally, the move has been sped up and can travel further horizontally.
  • Elwind sends Robin much higher.
  • Robin grabs ledges faster when using Elwind backwards (frame 52 → 39).
  • Elwind's projectiles push opponents away when they hit the ground.
  • Elwind has fewer uses before needing to recharge (9 → 5).
  • When using Elwind while depleted, Robin will gain a short upward boost upward, slightly improving the chance of a successful recovery.
    • The short boost does not render Robin helpless, meaning he can follow up with a midair jump or directional air dodge.
  • A sourspot was added to the first active frame of the first blade, giving it much better coverage of Robin’s body but making it harder to spike with.
  • The second blade now has an early hit that deals more damage (5% → 7%) with increased knockback growth (80 → 90), allowing it to KO much earlier.
• Nosferatu:
  • Nosferatu is more opaque and has fewer particles, looking more like a dark whirlpool instead of a cloud of particles.
  • Nosferatu has less ending lag (FAF 56 → 50).
  • Nosferatu's release less ending lag (FAF 38 → 32), making it much safer on hit.
  • Nosferatu's healing formula has been altered, allowing it to heal slightly more per hit.
  • Nosferatu's grab has a much shorter duration (155 frames → 80), causing it to heal much less overall when it fully connects.
  • Nosferatu's air only hitbox has been extended towards Robin, allowing it to connect more reliably against aerial opponents.
  • Nosferatu's hits now do more damage (0.8% → 2%), allowing Robin deal damage at a faster rate than before.
  • Nosferatu's collateral hitbox is now significantly larger (3u → 8u), making it much more difficult to contest in free-for-alls and team battles.
  • Nosferatu's rehit rate is now decreased based on the number of players (up to 6), allowing Robin to heal and deal damage faster in free-for-alls and team battles.
  • Robin grabs ledge much earlier out of Nosferatu (frame 59 → 37), allowing it to be used at ledge without resulting in aself-destruct.
  • Nosferatu has fewer uses before needing to recharge (4 uses → 3).
    • However, this allows Robin to expend its charges and use the book as a throwing item faster.
  • Nosferatu recharges faster (40 seconds → 30).
• Pair Up:
  • The swing at the end ofChrom's dash now has a launcher, giving the move more range.
  • The final hit deals more damage (14% → 18%).
  • The final hit has significantly lower knockback scaling (162 → 118), dealing slightly less knockback overall despite its increased damage.

Update history[edit]

Robin received a mix of buffs, nerfs and a single glitch fix via game updates, but was buffed slightly overall. Update 2.0.0 madeElwind safer for recovering by shortening its edge lockout time when it is used backwards. Update 3.0.0 decreased the shield damage outputs ofThunder, Elthunder andArcfire as part of a near-universal nerf to projectiles.

However, update 6.0.0 provided a number of useful buffs for Robin. The most notable ones were to Thunder and Arcfire: the former had its charge times sped up significantly, whereas the latter gained significantly more active frames. As a result, Robin's respectable zoning ability and trapping potential were improved by a fairly noticeable degree. This update also granted Robin a few quality of life buffs: forward tilt's higher base knockback improved its spacing potential, neutral aerial's overall lag was decreased (which also improved it as a follow-up from down throw), and the Levin Sword's durability will replenish slightly faster upon using the Bronze Sword for smash attacks.

Update 9.0.0 grantedtranscendent priority to neutral infinite's finisher as part of a near-universal buff, while update 13.0.1 improved neutral infinite's damage racking potential and range.

Overall, Robin fares slightly better than he did at the launch ofUltimate, although not enough to change his position in the metagame.

2.0.0

• Robin grabs the ledges faster when using Elwind backwards (52 frames → 39).
• The leftvictory pose was changed from Robin holding a Thunder tome to an Arcfire tome, matching the fire magic used in the animation.

3.0.0

• Thunder and Elthunder deal less shield damage (0 → -2.5/-5.5 (Thunder/Elthunder)).
• Arcfire deals less shield damage (0 → -1/-0.6/-2 (hits 1/2-8/9)).

3.1.0

• Fixed an issue that resulted in Robin losing functionality when getting hit byLucas'sPSI Magnet and absorbing Thoron at the same time.

6.0.0

• Smash attacks while the Levin Sword is depleted grant a slightly larger recharge boost (20 frames → 24).
• Forward tilt has more base knockback (50 → 62).
• Neutral aerial has less startup (frame 9 → 7 (hit 1), 22 → 20 (hit 2)), with its total duration reduced as well (FAF 50 → 48).
• Thunder charges faster (Elthunder: frame 38 → 33, Arcthunder: frame 88 → 73, Thoron: frame 148 → 133).
• Arcfire's initial fireball has a longer duration (frames 17-61 → 17-76), traveling much farther before expiring.

9.0.0

• Rapid jab finisher hastranscendent priority, preventing it from being canceled out by weak attacks.

13.0.1

• Neutral attack:
  • Rapid jab deals more damage (0.7% → 0.9%).
  • Rapid jab and finisher extends slightly further forward (Z: 11.0 → 12.0 (loop), 16.0 → 17.0 (last hit)).

Moveset[edit]

• TheBronze Sword has very minimal KO potential due to dealing low damage and significantly low knockback. It also has unimpressive reach, shorter-lasting hits, and minimalfreeze frames. However, its weak strength enables it to combo somewhat effectively, especially at higher percents. Conversely, theLevin Sword has significantly greater KO potential, due to it dealing significantly more damage and knockback. In addition to dealingelectric damage, it has a greaterreach than the Bronze Sword, freeze frames and a lingering hitbox, the latter of which deals less damage if it hits late.
• Robin cannot immediately use the Levin Sword: its durability must reach maximum capacity before being used. This only occurs at the beginning of the match.
• Robin's tilt attacks solely use the Bronze Sword, while smash attacks use the Levin Sword, provided that it is not broken. All aerials can use either sword - if Robin tilts a direction in midair, the Bronze Sword will be used, but if Robin taps a direction like a smash attack, the Levin Sword will be used instead.
  • Robin can now also use the Levin Sword for a neutral aerial by pressing the attack button and the special move button simultaneously. However, this only works if the player has the A+B Smash Attack control option enabled.
  • If the player has smash attacks mapped to their C-Stick and the Levin Sword is available, Robin will always use the Levin Sword for aerials if the C-Stick is used for the attack direction, as the game still reads the input as a smash attack despite Robin being in midair. If the C-Stick is mapped to tilt attacks, then using the C-Stick while in midair will always use the Bronze Sword (unless the Levin Sword was brought out beforehand, in which case it will need to be put away and the Bronze Sword brought out- see below).
• After using the Levin Sword for any attack, Robin will continue to use it for all directional aerial attacks until it either breaks, or Robin uses an attack that resets the current sword to the Bronze Sword (i.e. neutral attack, tilt attacks, dash attack, floor attacks, and edge attack).
• KOing opponents will speed up the recharging time for all of Robin's weapons.
  • Using smash-inputted aerials and smash attacks will speed up the recharging time for the Levin Sword.

For a gallery of Robin's hitboxes, seehere.

Note: All numbers are listed as base damage, without the1v1 multiplier.

Stats[edit]

Durability system[edit]

Robin usingArcfire and the tome's durability meter depleting upon being used, as shown viaMove List.

Robin has a uniquefighter ability: true to theFire Emblem series, where items break after being used too many times, Robin's tomes and Levin Sword do the same if they are used too often. If Robin attempts to use an attack that uses durability-affected weaponry and is interrupted by an attack while attempting to use it, then that will count as one use of the weapon, even if no damaging hitbox is produced. Robin always carries the last tome and sword that was used in each hand, provided their durability has not depleted. The amount of remaining durability is displayed in the form of a bar that appears above his icon on the HUD. Once a depleted weapon is restored, a unique animation of the weapon appearing in one hand with a flash of light will start, provided that Robin is standing completely still; tomes appear in the left hand while holding it up in the air, while the Levin Sword reappears in the right hand while flicking it in a manner similar to one of Robin’s idle poses. These poses can be canceled, similarly to taunts.

If Robin fully depletes a weapon, it will be tossed backward, hitting any opponents before it disappears. In the case where Robin is sent flying by knockback immediately after depleting a weapon, the used weapon will be dropped on the ground before Robin is knocked back. They disappear almost immediately after hitting the ground once, but they can also be picked up and thrown. The Levin Sword deals 15% when smash thrown, while the tomes deal 12.3% when smash thrown, making both attacks decent surprise KOing options due to their high base knockback. The discarded weapons can also lock if Z-dropped on an opponent.

If Robin does not have the proper tome for a given special move and tries to perform it, Robin will perform the animation but will not produce any hitboxes. For the Levin Sword, all such attacks will instead use the Bronze Sword, which cannot break, but has a shorter range, deals considerably less damage and knockback, and also lacks the Levin Sword's lingering electrical hitboxes.

Weapons restore gradually after they have been depleted, which is displayed as the meter refilling its units. When Robin scores a KO, it reduces the respawn timer for all currently-regenerating weapons by a small amount. Alternatively, aerials and smash attacks will hasten the respawn time for the Levin Sword.

Durability points for weapons do not replenish while Robin is using a tome, and the only way to replenish a weapon is to get a new copy of it. Respawning after being KO'd also has all of the weapons replenished, as doesPair Up, though only if it is used successfully.

Levin Sword[edit]

Thunder tome[edit]

If the tome has less durability than the spell requires, it can still be performed, though the tome will be immediately depleted afterward. IfKirbycopies Robin, he will lose theCopy Ability altogether once he depletes his tome.

Arcfire tome[edit]

Elwind tome[edit]

Nosferatu tome[edit]

Announcer call[edit]

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• English

• Japanese/Chinese

On-screen appearance[edit]

• Warps onto the stage via a Warp staff.

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  Robin's on-screen appearance

Taunts[edit]

• Up Taunt: Points the currently held sword upward. Male Robin says "Let's tip the scales!" (戦局を変える.,I'll change the state of war.), while female Robin says, "Time to tip the scales!" (戦局を変えます.,I'll change the state of war.). The timing of this taunt is different depending on whether Robin is facing left or right, though it is interruptible at the same time either way.
• Side Taunt: Magically suspends the active sword and tome in the air, rotates the sword in place and flips through the tome's pages using magic, and says, "Prepare yourself!" In Japanese, male Robin says覚悟はいいかい?, (Are you prepared?), while female Robin says覚悟はいいですか?, (Are you prepared?)
• Down Taunt: Magically encircles themself with the active sword and tome before pointing their hand towards the camera. Male Robin says "You're not ready!" (やってやるさ.,Let's do it then.), while female Robin says, "Here I go!" (いきますよ!,Let us go!)

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  Robin's up taunt.

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  Robin's side taunt.

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  Robin's down taunt.

Idle poses[edit]

• Closes both eyes and turns around, opening the active tome to read it briefly.
• Slowly waves the active sword forwards with a flourish.

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  Robin's first idle pose.

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  Robin's second idle pose.

Crowd cheer[edit]

	Cheer (English)	Cheer (Japanese/Chinese)	Cheer (Italian)	Cheer (Dutch)	Cheer (French)
Cheer
Description	Ro - bin!	Ref - let!	Daaaaaraen!	Ro - bin!	Ro - bin! Da - raen

	Cheer (German)	Cheer (Spanish)	Cheer (Russian)	Cheer (Korean)
Cheer
Description	Da - ra - ean!	¡Ro - bin! ¡Daraen! ¡Daraen! ¡Ra ra ra!	Robin! *claps 2 times*	Ro - bu - in!

Victory poses[edit]

• Left: Generates flames with a wave of their hands, then spreads out the free arm. Male Robin says "The key to victory lies within." ("勝利の秘策はここにある,The secret to victory is here.). Female Robin says "Ha! Checkmate." ("私の策にはまりましたね!,According to plan!).
  • If Lucina is present after a match, male Robin sometimes says "Lucina, I hope I didn't hurt you." ("ルキナ、痛くなかったかい?,Lucina, are you hurt?). If this quote plays, male Robin will not generate flames from his hands. This quote is rather glitchy, as it can play even if Lucina does not participate in a match.
• Up: Crosses arms with weapons in hand, then spins clockwise and swings the Levin Sword. Male Robin says "I'm always three steps ahead." ("常に三手先を考えるんだ。",I always think three steps ahead.). Female Robin says "A good tactician has nothing to fear." ("戦略を練れば、恐るるに足りません。,If you have a strategy, there is nothing to fear.).
• Right: Faces the screen while back to back withChrom, before turning around posing with their weapons. Male Robin says "It seems our fates are joined." ("僕たちは互いに絆で結ばれているんだ。,We are bonded by mutual ties.). Female Robin says "I've got your back." ("私が、あなたの半身になります。,I'll be your other half.).
  • If Lucina is present after a match, female Robin sometimes says "How can you protect Chrom if you can't protect yourself?" ("そんなことじゃ、クロムさんを守れませんよ!,You can't protect Chrom like that!).
  • If Robin'sFinal Smash has been used during the match, Chrom will sometimes say "My strength is yours!" (お前は俺が守る!,I'll protect you!), the same quote Chrom shouts when a unit pairs up with him inAwakening.

Incompetitive play[edit]

Most historically significant players[edit]

See also:Category:Robin players (SSBU)

•  Juuuuul - The first Robin player with any noteworthy results at majors, and as such, was the best Robin player in the early metagame. He defeated many of theTristate Area's best players in earlyUltimate, includingLeoN atPlayer's Ball Ultimate andMr. E atReturn to Yoshi's Island. At majors, he placed 13th atSuplex City Smash andDefend the North 2019, which remained the untied best placements for a Robin player at a major event for several years afterwards. He became inactive in 2020.
•  Leaf - The greatest Robin player of all time, debuting in the post-pandemic metagame. His breakout performance was atDELTA 5, where he placed 13th and upsetZackray, the best Robin performance inUltimate at that time. Since then, Leaf has achieved performances that no other Robin player has been able to match, including becoming the only Robin player to place top 8 at a major, doing so by placing 5th atUmebura SP 12, in addition to placing placing 3rd atDELTA 7.5, 7th atSumabato SP 56, and 17th atDELTA 8 defeatingMaister andBassMage. He is the only Robin player to rank in the top 100, ranking 62nd onLumiRank 2024.1.
•  morrocoYo - The best Robin player in South America, and one of Venezuela's best players, winning several of South America's largest events includingStone Ocean 7 andSmash Cup 24. Outside of Venezuela, he has also placed 49th at theSmash World Tour 2021 Last Chance Qualifier. He was ranked as an honorable mention for the 101st-150th positions on theLumiRank 2023 andUltRank 2025 due to having no major appearances, thereby becoming the first Robin player to be recognized on a global ranking on the former.
•  Synergy - Active since the early metagame and was considered the best Robin player in the early years of the post-pandemic metagame, notably placing 17th at theSmash World Tour 2021 Last Chance Qualifier and 25th at bothSuper Smash Con: Fall Fest andCEO 2021, achieving a win overJake in the former event. Since then, he remains one of the best in North America, notably placing 33rd atMomoCon 2022 and defeatingMKBigBoss atLuminosity Makes BIG Moves 2024.

Tier placement and history[edit]

Despite being buffed during the transition fromSmash 4, Robin remained a relatively unpopular character for most of competitive play, due to his lackluster speed, weak defensive options, and the weapon durability system. As such, Robin was often overlooked for other characters who did his job better, and despite efforts from players such asJul in the early metagame, Robin's representation in the metagame remained rather small, and only decreased further following Jul's inactivity.

Currently, there are a few notable Robin players who perform well regionally, includingmorrocoYo, who dominates competitiveUltimate in Venezuela;Leaf, who has a few notable major placements; andWhisky, who regularly places well at Mexican events. However, both morrocoYo and Whisky have limited appearances at a national-level, while Leaf's results remain inconsistent. As such, opinions on Robin have largely remained the same since the early metagame, which was reflected in Robin's placement on the first tier list, where he is ranked 62nd as a lower-mid tier. He then dropped further to 67th on the second tier list in the D+ tier and retained this position for the third, although tier restructuring technically made him rise into C- tier.

Classic Mode: Thunder and Flames[edit]

Robin'scongratulations screen.

Robin fights each round against two fighters (with the exception of Round 6): one that wieldselectricity, and one that wieldsfire.

Round	Opponent	Stage	Music	Notes
1	Pichu andCharizard	Pokémon Stadium	Prelude (Ablaze)	Charizard'sPokémon Trainer is absent.
2	Zero Suit Samus andRoy	Coliseum	Winning Road - Roy's Hope
3	Pikachu andIncineroar	Pokémon Stadium 2	Destiny (Ablaze)
4	R.O.B. andKen	Norfair	Conquest (Ablaze)
5	Dr. Mario andBowser	Mushroom Kingdom II	Duty (Ablaze)
6	() Opposite-genderRobin	Arena Ferox	Id (Purpose)
Bonus Stage
Final	Master Hand	Final Destination	Master Hand(Less than 7.0 intensity) Master Hand / Crazy Hand(Intensity 7.0 or higher)	On intensity 7.0 and higher,Crazy Hand fights alongside Master Hand.

Note: Every round except the bonus stage and boss plays a track fromFire Emblem.

Credits roll after completing Classic Mode. Completing it as Robin hasId (Purpose) (Remix) accompany the credits.

Role inWorld of Light[edit]

Finding Robin in World of Light

Although neither male nor female of Robin appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, they were vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (exceptKirby) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

Male Robin was one of the many fighters that fell underDharkon's control upon Galeem's first defeat. He can be found in theDracula's Castle sub-area as the last fighter to be awakened aside fromRichter before confrontingDracula; a ghost blocks Robin on the ladder below, and ifWario had been previously awakened by rotating the lever blocking him, said lever must be switched back to its original orientation for the cannon to ricochet off and destroy the ghost.

Fighter Battle[edit]

No.	Image	Name	Type	Power	Stage	Music
56		Robin	Grab	10,700	Castle Siege (Ω form)	Prelude (Ablaze)

Spirits[edit]

Male Robin's fighter spirit can be obtained by completingClassic Mode as Robin. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 300 Gold, but only after Robin has been unlocked. Unlocking Robin in World of Light allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a fighter spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Female Robin also has a fighter spirit of her own, only available through the shop. Unlike most fighters, the spirits for Robin only use their artwork fromUltimate, rather than also having alternative artwork from a previous appearance.

In Spirit Battles[edit]

As the main opponent[edit]

Spirit				Battle parameters							Inspiration
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music	Character
103		Mallow	Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars	•Robin×3		4,100	Magicant	•Item:Lightning	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors neutral specials	Time's Running Out!
111		Antasma	Mario & Luigi Series	•Robin		4,300	Peach's Castle (Battlefield form)	•Item:Food •Hazard: Slumber Floor	•The floor is sleep-inducing •The enemy becomes more powerful after eating •The enemy is easily distracted by items	The Grand Finale
185		Agahnim	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Robin×2		3,600	Temple (Ω form)	•Reflect-Damage Buffed	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors special moves •All fighters' reflected projectiles have increased power	Dark World (Brawl)
224		Zant	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Robin		4,100	Bridge of Eldin (Battlefield form)	•Giant	•The enemy is giant after a little while •Timed battle (2:00) •Only certain Pokémon will emerge from Poké Balls (Abra)	Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
317		Hongo	Yoshi Series	•Robin		2,000	Super Happy Tree	•Sudden Final Smash	•The enemy will suddenly have a Final Smash after a little while	Yoshi's Story (64)
355		Magolor	Kirby Series	•Robin		9,300	Halberd	•Hazard: Screen Flip	•The screen will suddenly flip •The enemy's magic attacks have increased power	CROWNED
359		The Three Mage-Sisters	Kirby Series	•Robin		3,600	Dream Land (Battlefield form)	N/A	•The enemy's special moves have increased power	A Battle of Friends and Bonds 2	Zan Partizanne (yellow costume) Flamberge (red costume) Francisca (pink costume)
376		Plasma Wisp	Kirby Series	•Robin		2,300	Prism Tower (Battlefield form)	•Item:Hothead •Hazard: Zap Floor	•The floor is electrified •The enemy favors neutral specials	City Trial
605		The Skull	F-Zero Series	•Robin		1,900	Big Blue	N/A	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors down specials	Brain Cleaner
626		Merric	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin		1,700	Castle Siege	N/A	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors special moves	Shadow Dragon Medley
628		Linde	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin		4,100	Temple (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Zap Floor	•The floor is electrified •The enemy's magic attacks have increased power	Shadow Dragon Medley
636		Gharnef	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin		2,700	Unova Pokémon League (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Slumber Floor	•The floor is sleep-inducing •Timed battle (1:30) •The enemy favors down specials	Lords-A Chance Encounter
643		Julius	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin (120 HP)		2,200	Castle Siege (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Lava Floor	•The floor is lava •The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power •Stamina battle	Power-Hungry Fool
652		Nino	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin		3,600	Arena Ferox	N/A	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy favors up specials in the air	Attack - Fire Emblem
655		L'Arachel	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin •Sheik •Wario		1,600	Castle Siege	•Health Recovery	•The enemy is healed when the enemy's at high damage	Preparing to Advance
656		Lyon	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin •GiantRidley		3,700	Unova Pokémon League (hazards off)	N/A	•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •The enemy is giant	Preparing to Advance
658		Soren	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin •Ike		1,800	Temple (Battlefield form)	•Magic and PSI Unleashed	•The enemy favors special moves •All fighters' magic and PSI attacks have increased power	Victory Is Near
684		Leo	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin		9,200	Reset Bomb Forest (hazards off)	•Hazard: High Gravity	•Your jumping power decreases •The enemy starts the battle with aBlack Hole •The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit	Lost in Thoughts All Alone (for 3DS / Wii U)
793		Blaze the Cat	Sonic The Hedgehog Series	•Robin		4,100	Green Hill Zone (Battlefield form)	•Hazard: Lava Floor	•The floor is lava •The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power •The enemy starts the battle with aFire Flower	Reach for the Stars
1,017		Balder	Bayonetta Series	•GiantRobin (140 HP)		4,200	Umbra Clock Tower (hazards off)	N/A	•The enemy's special moves have increased power •Stamina battle •The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly	The Legend Of Aesir
1,060		Yoko Belnades	Castlevania Series	•Robin		3,800	Spear Pillar (Battlefield form)	N/A	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy's special moves have increased power	Lost Painting
1,063		Hector (Castlevania)	Castlevania Series	•Robin •Ridley		3,700	The Great Cave Offensive (Battlefield form)	•Item: Battering Types	•Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Lament of Innocence
1,071		Death	Castlevania Series	•Robin		9,400	Dracula's Castle	•Hard to Launch •Sudden Damage	•You take serious damage after a little while •You are hard to launch •The enemy starts the battle with aDeath's Scythe	Nothing to Lose
1,074		Shaft	Castlevania Series	•Robin		1,700	Dracula's Castle (Ω form)	•Move Speed ↓ •Invisibility	•You have reduced move speed •The enemy is invisible	Dance of Gold
1,171		Ivan	Golden Sun Series	•Robin		2,300	Onett	•Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while •The enemy starts the battle with aGust Bellows	Battle Scene / Final Boss - Golden Sun
1,246		Orville	Takt of Magic	•Robin •Pit •Zelda		3,400	PictoChat 2	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win	Struggle Against Chaos
1,274		Kageshina Kurabe	Nintendoji	•Robin		1,800	The Great Cave Offensive	•Item Tidal Wave	•Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while	Boss 1 - Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
1,307		Igor	Persona Series	•Robin •Ridley×3		10,600	Kalos Pokémon League (hazards off)	•Health Recovery •Item:Assist Trophy	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Start with 300% damage •You are healed significantly after a little while	Aria of the Soul
1,391		Dorothea	Fire Emblem Series	•Robin •Jigglypuff×3		2,400	Garreg Mach Monastery (Reception Hall)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •The enemy's electric attacks have increased power	Fódlan Winds
1,448		The Turks & Rufus Shinra	FINAL FANTASY Series	•Robin •Mii Gunner×2 (Moveset2223, Business Suit - White) •Mii Brawler (Moveset2123, Business Suit - White) •Mii Swordfighter (Moveset2123, Business Suit - White)		7,700	Fourside (Battlefield form)	•Item: Exploding Types	•Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd •Reinforcements will appear during the battle •The enemy starts the battle with aSteel Diver	Those Who Fight (AC Version)	Rufus Shinra
1,457		Elvis & Adelle	Bravely Default	•Robin •Sheik		3,800	Reset Bomb Forest (forest)	•Attack Power ↑	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •The enemy has increased attack power after a little while •The enemy favors side specials	Save the World, Heroes!	Elvis
1,509		Xion	Kingdom Hearts Series	•Robin (80 HP) •Robin×2 (60 HP)		3,700	Delfino Plaza (rooftop)	N/A	•Defeat the main fighter to win •Stamina battle	Shrouding Dark Cloud	Roxas andAxel (default costume)

As a minion[edit]

Spirit				Battle parameters							Inspiration
No.	Image	Name	Series	Enemy Fighter(s)	Type	Power	Stage	Rules	Conditions	Music	Character
667		Lissa	Fire Emblem Series	•Isabelle •Robin •Chrom		3,300	Arena Ferox	N/A	•Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle	Duty (Ablaze)	Robin
1,064		Jonathan Morris	Castlevania Series	•Richter •Robin		9,300	Dracula's Castle	N/A	•The enemy's throwing-type items have increased power	Jail of Jewel	Charlotte Aulin
1,168		Isaac	Golden Sun Series	•Mii Swordfighter (Moveset1222, Isaac Wig, Isaac's Outfit, High Voice Type 1) •Palutena •Robin •Roy		8,900	Wuhu Island (Swaying Bridge)	•Assist Trophy Enemies (Isaac)	•The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •Hostile assist trophies will appear •Reinforcements will appear during the battle	Battle Scene / Final Boss - Golden Sun	Ivan
1,247		Frey & Freya	Zangeki no Reginleiv	•Link •Robin		3,700	Reset Bomb Forest	•Giant	•The enemy's melee weapons have increased power •The enemy's magic attacks have increased power •You are giant	Save the World, Heroes!	Freya
1,328		Hero's Comrades	DRAGON QUEST Series	•Ike (120 HP) •TinyKing Dedede (120 HP) •Zero Suit Samus (100 HP) •Sheik (130 HP) •TinyRobin (90 HP) •Zelda (110 HP) •Link (100 HP)		13,300	Yggdrasil's Altar	N/A	•The enemy has increased melee-weapon damage and move speed •The enemy's smash attacks have increased power •Stamina battle	The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination	Veronica
1,412		Kevin & Charlotte	Mana Series	•Incineroar •TinyRobin		9,100	Hyrule Castle (hazards off)	•Health Recovery •Attack Power ↑	•The enemy has increased attack power when the enemy's at high damage •The enemy is healed significantly when the enemy's at high damage	Preparing to Advance	Charlotte
1,422		Tressa & Cyrus	OCTOPATH TRAVELER	•Villager •Robin		9,400	Luigi's Mansion	•Item: Battering Items •Hazard: Heavy Wind	•Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while	Battle Scene / Final Boss - Golden Sun	Cyrus
1,461		Amalthus	Xenoblade Chronicles Series	•GiantDark Samus (120 HP) •Robinx5 (50 HP)		9,500	Shadow Moses Island (Ω form)	•Health Recovery	•The enemy has super armor but moves slower •Stamina battle •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Praetor Amalthus - The Acting God -	Indoline Loyalists
1,514		Rauru	The Legend of Zelda Series	•Mewtwo (100 HP) •Zelda (70 HP) •GiantR.O.B. (70 HP) •Robin (60 HP) •Inkling (60 HP) •Charizard (60 HP) •Pit (60 HP)		13,000	Temple (Battlefield form)	N/A	•Stamina battle •The enemy favors neutral specials •Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form	Gerudo Sage of Lightning

Alternate costumes[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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  Artwork of all playableFire Emblem characters and Assist Trophies, as posted on the official JapaneseFire Emblem Heroes Twitter account.

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  Screenshot of all playableFire Emblem characters on Arena Ferox, as posted on the official JapaneseFire Emblem Twitter account.

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  Robin's fighter card.

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  Robin's unlock notice.

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  Male Robin onColiseum.

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  Male Robin usingArcfire onTemple.

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  Male Robin hittingVillager andSonic with his down smash onWily Castle.

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  Male RobinTaunting withToon Link onWii Fit Studio.

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  Female Robin attackingWii Fit Trainer using her neutral infinite on Temple.

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  Male and female Robins in their green and pink costumes, respectively, onTomodachi Life.

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  Female Robin andChrom standing back-to-back on Coliseum.

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  Male Robin using Arcfire onGaur Plain.

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  With all playableFire Emblem veterans on Coliseum.

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  HUD showing Female Robin and the amount of health the Thunder tome has remaining.

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  Being attacked byEleven while Erdrick attacksWario onYggdrasil's Altar.

Fighter Showcase Video[edit]

Trivia[edit]

• Despite now being a playable character,Chrom still appears inPair Up and Robin's victory poses, even if Chrom is in the fight with Robin.
  • This makes Robin one of the two characters who have a separate playable character in one of their victory poses, the other beingPiranha Plant (withMario appearing in one of its victory poses).
• Robin is the only character with no attacks that fall under thephysical supertype, with all of Robin's moves being of only the followingtypes:Sword,Magic,Throwing, andTypeless. This makes Robin the only character with no moves that can be buffed by the "Physical Attack ↑"Spirit effect.
• Both of Robin's fighter spirits are two of only 11 fighter spirits in the game to use their in-game render for their spirit artwork instead of original artwork from their game. The other characters are both male and femalePokémon Trainer, both male and femaleWii Fit Trainer,Cloud's alternate costume fromFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children, all threeMii Fighters, andKazuya.
• Both the thigh armor and leg warmers around Robin's boots appear to completely vanish when looked at from the inside.^[1][2] This oddity was not present in either gender'sSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U in-game models or on their officialUltimate artworks.
• InSound Test, most characters with male and femalealternate costumes have two identicalannouncer voice clips, as placeholders to accommodate for languages with gendered nouns (for example,Inkling in Spanish is "Inkling chica" for female costumes and "Inkling chico" for male costumes). Unusually, Robin also has two announcer voice clips, even though their name is the same between genders in all languages. Furthermore,Corrin andByleth only have one voice clip each, meaning this is unique to Robin.
• Robin is the only character who travels toMushroom Kingdom II in Classic Mode.
• Coincidentally, the Robin puppet fighters' appearance in World of Light highly resembles future Robin's appearance when possessed byGrima inFire Emblem Awakening, especially the ones who are affiliated with Galeem, complete with red eyes.

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Fighters	Marth (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Roy (SSBM ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Ike (SSBB ·SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Lucina (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Robin (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Corrin (SSB4 ·SSBU) ·Chrom (SSBU) ·Byleth (SSBU)
Assist Trophies	Lyn ·Black Knight ·Tiki
Stages	Castle Siege ·Arena Ferox ·Coliseum ·Garreg Mach Monastery
Item	Killing Edge
Other	Sothis
Trophies,Stickers andSpirits	Trophies (SSBM ·SSBB ·SSB4) ·Stickers ·Spirits
Music	Brawl ·SSB4 ·Ultimate
Masterpieces	Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ·Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

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