Ninja’s top League of Legends picks for Smash Ultimate and why they’d excel
The Case for MOBA Representation in Smash
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s legendary roster spans gaming history, from Nintendo icons like Mario to third-party legends such as Solid Snake and Cloud Strife. Yet despite this diversity, one notable genre remains unrepresented: the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). League of Legends, as the genre’s most popular title, offers prime candidates to fill this gap.
Streaming phenomenon Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins recently analyzed which LoL champions could successfully transition to Smash’s platform fighting mechanics.
The absence of MOBA characters becomes particularly noticeable when examining Smash’s current DLC lineup. While the game includes RPG protagonists, shooting game heroes, and even block-building adventurers, no fighter represents the strategic team-based combat that defines MOBAs. This oversight creates exciting potential for a League champion to bring fresh mechanics to Nintendo’s crossover fighter.
Ninja’s Champion Recommendations
During a recent stream, Ninja initially considered Ezreal for Smash inclusion, drawn to the champion’s iconic Mystic Shot ability. However, he quickly recognized the marksman’s limited melee potential could hinder his viability in close-quarters Smash combat. This realization sparked deeper analysis of alternative candidates.
Nintendo“Sett emerged as the perfect brawler-type candidate,” Ninja explained, demonstrating air punches to illustrate the champion’s combo potential. “His Haymaker ultimate could function similarly to Captain Falcon’s Falcon Punch, while his Facebreaker ability would enable devastating grab attacks.” For players preferring technical fighters, Ninja highlighted Katarina’s spinning blade mechanics and dagger teleports as ideal for Smash’s aerial combat.
Implementation Challenges
While Ninja’s suggestions show promise, significant adaptation would be required to integrate MOBA champions into Smash. League characters typically possess four core abilities plus passive traits – more than Smash’s standard special move set. Developers would need to creatively condense these while preserving each champion’s identity.
Riot GamesThe development of Riot’s Project L fighting game further complicates matters. As the company focuses on its own League-based fighter, resources for crossover appearances may be limited. However, with only two remaining slots in Smash’s Fighters Pass Volume 2, the gaming community won’t need to wait long to discover if Ninja’s vision becomes reality.
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