[Smash Bros. SP] Top 10 characters with high ratings overseas | Explanation based on achievements in overseas tournaments, tier evaluations, and usage rates

1. Steve

• The strongest character that is always top rated.
• It is easy to create advantageous situations with special elements such as excavation, installation, and stage control.
• Rated as the top S+ in LumiRank 2025.

Author: “It has a unique gameplay and is a force that influences the battle.I feel that the more advanced players are, the more they adapt to the environment.”

2. Sonic

• It has very high speed and is strong in running away, shaking, and returning.
• Highly rated in overseas competitions due to its stable movement performance and wide range of operation.
• It is listed in multiple tiers with an S+ rating.

Author: “It’s not just about escape, it’s a good balance between offense and defense, so it tends to be preferred by talented people.”

3. Snake

• A project-based character with high space control power and powerful use of explosives and grenades.
• The rating has increased in recent years and has reached the S+ ranking.

Author: “This is a character for experts, who will bring out its strength as players become more proficient in mutual reading and placement.”

4. Mr. Game & Watch

• A character with a stable tournament track record of S rank evaluation.
• He has excellent edge guard and burst power, and is highly capable of dominating the stage.

Author: “It has a simple but powerful basic performance, and is a standard among top overseas players.”

5. Pyra & Mythra

• The flexibility of being able to use two forms is attractive.
• Good balance from neutral to anti-aircraft to shooting down.
• This is a character that is likely to rank high in tournament results.

Author: “The control layout is difficult for beginners, but once you master it, you can maintain a high winning rate.”

6. R.O.B.

• Space control is possible with projects and rotational attacks.
• It has excellent anti-aircraft performance and recovery, and is rated as S rank.

Author: “He has a strong ability to respond to each matchup and has the strength to not choose his opponent.”

7. Tekken Kazuya

• In 2025 Tier, the evaluation has significantly increased and there is a track record of entering S rank.
• It is a globally popular pick candidate due to its powerful combos and shooting power.

Author: “Although it is difficult to operate, it is highly praised by overseas users for its rewarding performance.”

8. Diddy Kong

• An S-rank rated character with excellent mid-range attack and evasion abilities.
• Picks with a high participation rate in overseas tournaments and a certain degree of stability.

Author: “While it is relatively easy to use even for beginners, it has a depth that even advanced users can master.”

9. Min Min

• A zoning character with strong restraint and a difficult-to-hit technique range.
• Sometimes the product has a high rating of A to S, and is highly rated overseas as well.

Author: “Having a unique range and restraining ability, the great advantage is the ability to maneuver in a nasty way.”

10. Fox

• Traditionally highly regarded as a strong character.
• His quick maneuverability and combo performance have earned him many achievements overseas.
• There are many rankers with an S- rating.

Author: “He is a classic fighting game-like character with strong precision control, and is popular among top players.”

Supplement: Trends and characteristics that are evaluated overseas

Overseas evaluations focus on neutral strength, win rate in large-scale tournaments, and matchup advantage.

• Steve and Sonic are supported by Excellent Neutral Game
• R.O.B. and Pyra & Mythra are praised for ability to overcome situations and many template tactics

Also, there are differences depending on the ranking, but The top 10 above are characters that have received S to A+ ratings in multiple overseas tiers.

Summary: Top 10 characters with high ratings overseas

1. Steve — Regularly rated as the strongest
2. Sonic — High-speed maneuvers and high freedom of movement
3. Snake — Space control and explosives operations
4. Mr. Game & Watch — Wide range of support
5. Pyrrha & Mitra — Flexibility through shape change
6. R.O.B. — Projects and Stability
7. Kazuya — Combos and shooting power
8. Diddy Kong — Stability in mid-range combat
9. Min Min — Zoning specialization
10. Fox — Fast combo action

Author: “Overseas, emphasis tends to be placed on “neutral performance, freedom of play, and tournament data.” Therefore, “characters who can move around stably” are more likely to be evaluated.”