ZeRo Discusses His Top Five Characters In Smash For Wii U

[LiteralGrill]

With the balance patch that came with version 1.0.6 many players wondered and discussed who might be the best characters in the current meta game. Smash Invitational invitee and Apex 2015 Smash for Wii U winner ZeRo has been on a tear taking first place at every Smash for Wii U tournament he attends, and he's made a video discussing who he thinks the best five characters are currently in the meta. to note this is note tier list of any kind, just a breakdown of the characters he currently finds to be the most potent.

Whether of not players agree or disagree with the list, it is interesting to see what top players think of the current metagame. Will these predictions prove true? Only time can tell...

SmashCapps wants to mention that ZeRo gave a nod to Pikachu in the Youtube comments as well. Players can find ZeRo on Twitter @ZeRoSSB. To discuss this and keep up with all things Smash follow SmashCapps on Twitter.

 

[ShuckleBoard]

Loving ZeRo's higher quality. Even though I disagree with him on some of his views I gotta respect the guy.

 

[NachoOfCheese]

What about Pikachu?

 

[ShuckleBoard]

What about Pikachu?

He mentions him in the video comments.

 

[Arc Tangent]

Why do people pay so much attention to Smash 4, the whole meta could change before Evo!

 

[TheReflexWonder]

Eww, "random."

 

[90007000]

YEAH MY MONKEY DIDDY STILL UP THERE

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

Why do people pay so much attention to Smash 4, the whole meta could change before Evo!

Ummm, because its a new game and lots of people play it?

Kind of a silly question tbh.

 

[Rizner]

I feel like half of the smashboards news updates are just links to zero youtube videos.

 

[LiteralGrill]

I feel like half of the smashboards news updates are just links to zero youtube videos.

We've covered three of his videos lately as they've been really good. Before that we honestly hadn't been covering much of his stuff. It makes me happy he's upping his quality and covering more relevant content, we can always use more good and constant content for smash!

 

[The21stSmasher]

Welp, Diddy's still good in this game, with his combo options still present even before the nerf. But at least he lacks kill power now.

 

[Dylan_Tnga]

I feel like half of the smashboards news updates are just links to zero youtube videos.

Seriously. It's really annoying. Zero this, Zero that. I don't care. Nobody cares.

 

[Dream Cancel]

I agree with his picks but I think a few characters are close.

Never count out.

Seriously. It's really annoying. Zero this, Zero that. I don't care. Nobody cares.

He just happens to be arguably the best Smash 4 player right now. I'd like to think that his opinion matters.

 

[Xenozoa425]

lol Ness near the top

 

[Kurogal]

Seriously. It's really annoying. Zero this, Zero that. I don't care. Nobody cares.

I'd say that there are plenty more people care than there are like you that don't/hate ZeRo.

It's not like there's that many other people continually making so many good quality videos about Smash 4 at the moment anyway.

Although I'm not sure how much I agree with this video, but it's a pretty subjective thing at the moment so disagreements are natural I guess.

 

[Arc Tangent]

Ummm, because its a new game and lots of people play it?

Not for long...

 

[NachoOfCheese]

Stop giving Smashcapps hate for doing their job. Don't care about Zero? Just scroll past it. Jeez

 

[cacatod12]

I think yoshi and sonic are better than ness

 

[Murlough]

Not for long...

Can i borrow that time machine? I need it for some....stuff.

 

[Brickbox]

Not for long...

You really gotta go there? >:/

 

[BuTTNutz]

what was that tier list at the begining at the video? It is extremely inaccurate. Mega-Man, Pikachu and Ness in the D tier? And Luigi ( a character that ZeRo mentions IN THIS VIDEO) in the E tier?

 

[NachoOfCheese]

what was that tier list at the begining at the video? It is extremely inaccurate. Mega-Man, Pikachu and Ness in the D tier? And Luigi ( a character that ZeRo mentions IN THIS VIDEO) in the E tier?

That was the week 1 tier list. Look at how far we've com.....plained about Hoo-hah.

 

[Dr. Tuen]

Zero Suit *clap clap* Samus!

I think she'll stay awesome.

 

[OHMYNESS!]

what was that tier list at the begining at the video? It is extremely inaccurate. Mega-Man, Pikachu and Ness in the D tier? And Luigi ( a character that ZeRo mentions IN THIS VIDEO) in the E tier?

Ikr

 

[Omegaphoenix]

what was that tier list at the begining at the video? It is extremely inaccurate. Mega-Man, Pikachu and Ness in the D tier? And Luigi ( a character that ZeRo mentions IN THIS VIDEO) in the E tier?

Supposedly it's some Japanese Tier list. But yeah, it's bull****. I main Pika, and the rat racks up damage. Plus, some suprisingly good kill options. Dat Up-Smash

 

[Arc Tangent]

You really gotta go there? >:/

The truth hurts. (prepares anus for hate)

 

[Purin a.k.a. José]

We could name Luigi's Down-Throw to F-Air. This combo, with Luigi being considered one of the Top-Tiers (not only by ZeRo), may become a staple for now.

Seriously. It's really annoying. Zero this, Zero that. I don't care. Nobody cares.

There are many people who care, like myself. ZeRo is the best player at Sm4sh for now, meaning that his opinions are much more special than anyone else; he knows more, therefore he may be right in those predictions. Why so many people hate him? Just because he goes for the best characters? I can't understand this. I could understand if he was a douche who laughs at everyone, but the guy literally gives his e-mail for contact to help competitive newcomers. And, no, don't tell me because of MK/Diddy/Fox, because thousands of competitive players main Top-tiers.

 

[Doruge]

Where is Mii Brawler in this video

 

[byActiceChaos]

no Sonic tho?

 

[FooltheFlames]

That's really cool that ZeRo believes Ness is 4th!
It's really cool he realizes both how underrated Luigi is and how overrated Sonic is.

I think Pikachu could be a serious top 5 candidate as well.

It's crazy how Pikachu, Fox, and Sheik are all either really good or at least viable in each Smash game.

 

[Tokis]

> When zero uses donkey kong

 

[BuTTNutz]

That was the week 1 tier list. Look at how far we've com.....plained about Hoo-hah.

a day 1 tier list? wow

 

[BuTTNutz]

Supposedly it's some Japanese Tier list. But yeah, it's bull****. I main Pika, and the rat racks up damage. Plus, some suprisingly good kill options. Dat Up-Smash

Not to mention I'm a Mega-Man main, and I'm not a tourney player but have they not seen Zucco, NinjaLink and StlyesX2. Plus that aint falco!.......in the d tier

 

[Swampy948]

Nobody cares.

I care

 

[Swampy948]

The truth hurts. (prepares anus for hate)

Where's the truth? Where's your proof? You don't like this game? Then leave it alone for those who do and stop being a salty brat towards those who disagree with Melee

 

[ssknight7]

Where's the truth? Where's your proof? You don't like this game? Then leave it alone for those who do and stop being a salty brat towards those who disagree with Melee

Who mentioned melee lol

 

[Swampy948]

Who mentioned melee lol

People who don't like Smash 4 also don't like Brawl. Brawl players moved to Smash 4. I made the assumption he's a Melee fanboy cause they're the ones who pop up more than the actual, accepting Melee players

 

[MonkeyArms]

I rest my case of luigi still having his weaknesses overlooked.
Luigi tends to win against top tier characters, that's why he is so viable. But what people don't see is his flaw of being easily spaced. His match up with villiger is out right terrible for him for example.
Luigi has plenty of bad match ups, people just don't realize what they are.

 

[ミスティック Speed]

Ha!
Luigi is not worse than Sonic. >.>

 

[DJ Arson]

This is super neato burrito.

Zero's opinion probably matters the most because he wins all the time. Actually all the time. This isn't to say we should all follow his lead and flock to him for answers, but rather learn from what he has to say and apply it to your game.

Luigi and Ness are super cool and have a lot going for them. They have some good match-ups against "higher tier" characters and can be an optimal second character in the even you lose with your main.

There's always room for improvement with every character, but to understand why these characters are played the most is important to know and knowing will only benefit you as a player.