In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, spirits play a significant role. But which spirits are really the best? We present you a selection.
What are spirits? In the latest installment of Super Smash, you have the opportunity to unlock spirits. These spirits can enhance your character with special abilities in battle. The list of spirits is long, and each spirit has different abilities.
In general, spirits are divided into primary spirits and sub spirits. Here, we will only focus on the primary spirits and show you the five favorites of the YouTuber “101leafy”.
These are five of the best primary spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
What are primary spirits? You can equip your character with one primary spirit at a time.
The three categories: There are three different categories of primary spirits. The three categories are, like in rock-paper-scissors, each effective against one another. They are divided into:
- Attack
- Grab
- Defense
In addition to the three types, there are also neutral spirits.
That’s why determining the best spirits is difficult: Determining the best spirits requires a lot of gaming experience, and in the end, it is a matter of interpretation which spirits you do best with. Each spirit has different abilities that can be utilized depending on the player’s character. Some spirits can defend well, cause more damage, or make the fighter more agile.
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The YouTuber “101leafy” published his top 5 best spirits. We present his favorites to you and explain why these spirits are so good. It’s purely subjective which spirits are good. The following five spirits should give you a first selection.
Rank 5: Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom
How do I get Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom? You can obtain this spirit relatively early in the “World of Light” mode. You just need to play through a few levels until you encounter Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom. In the Bowser Boss Fight dungeon, you will also find this spirit.
What makes Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom so special? This spirit may not be the strongest, but it is still among the best. Especially its early location makes it special, and it’s advisable to use the spirit right after finding it.
Although Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom is only a 3-star spirit, it is still incredibly strong. Its ability “Hyper Smash Attack” makes the spirit even stronger. With this ability, you can charge your smash attack significantly faster and increase its power. This ability is usually learned very late, but Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom provides you with this attack early in the game.
Rank 4: Link (The Legend of Zelda)
How do I get Link? You obtain Link relatively late from a dungeon. Since he is available so late, Link only ranks 4th.
What makes Link so special? This 4-star spirit has incredibly high values, and especially its defense value of 4707 makes Link important. Its ability boosts all sword attacks.
Additionally, Link has the advantage of being a neutral spirit, meaning it has no weaknesses against other spirits. You can use him whenever you are fighting with a swordsman.
Rank 3: Keldeo
How do I get Keldeo? You can also obtain this spirit early in the game as a 2-star spirit. To get Keldeo, you must challenge Lucario. You should upgrade Keldeo to a 4-star spirit as quickly as possible to unleash its true power.
What makes Keldeo so special? Keldeo is comparable to Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom, but as a shield spirit. Its stats are also significantly better. It has 600 more defense points than Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom.
Keldeo possesses the same ability as Bumm Bumm & Pom Pom, the Hyper Smash Attack. This attack is one of the best abilities in the game, and Keldeo’s stats make it even more remarkable.
Rank 2: Maria Renard (Symphony of the Night)
How do I get Maria Renard? You can upgrade this spirit from the normal Maria Renard spirit. To do this, you need to level the spirit to level 99 by fighting with Maria Renard or training the spirit.
What makes Maria Renard so special? Firstly, Maria Renard has incredible stats, but what is truly special is her ability. Her ability allows the player to perform an additional jump in the air. This gives you an extra jump and helps you escape from tricky situations.
This extra jump is incredibly crucial. This ability enhances almost every character, and Maria Renard’s good stats give this spirit a well-deserved second place.
Rank 1: Akuma
How do I get Akuma? You have the chance to get Akuma relatively early in the “World of Light” mode. However, it will be very challenging to defeat the Street Fighter Akuma, as his stats are incredibly high and the battle is not for beginners.
Another option is Dracula’s castle, after you have completed the “World of Light” mode. There, Akuma can be found in the dungeon segment. He is a mandatory fight that you cannot skip.
What makes Akuma so special? Akuma does not have a special ability, but he impresses with his incredible strength. He has nearly 8000 points and causes tremendous damage.
The attack spirit is especially suitable for 1v1 fights. There, you don’t necessarily need special abilities; it’s all about raw power. With Akuma, you gain that strength and can become a dangerous opponent.
What is your favorite spirit? Let us know in the comments who you prefer to fight with.
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