Super Smash Bros. Melee/Controls


 * : Pause the game
 * : Walk; dash; duck; jump
 * Push the Control Stick or  to walk, Smash  or Smash  to dash.
 * or Smash to jump.
 * Push to duck, Smash  to drop through certain platforms.
 * (+): Normal attack; Smash Attack
 * Press repeatedly to perform a combo attack.
 * Push a direction on the plus  to create different attacks, and attack in the respective direction.
 * Smash Smash Smash Smash with  to perform a Smash Attack. Hold  down to charge the Smash Attack for greater damage.
 * Note: In Multiplayer Modes, you can press the either, , , or  to perform an uncharged Smash Attack. To Charge, hold  while holding the.
 *  (+): Special attack
 * Press for a Special attack specific to each character.
 * Smash Smash Smash Smash with  to perform a different special attacks for each character.
 * Note: See individual character information for specific special attacks.
 *  and : Jump
 * Either the and  or  can be used to jump.
 *  and : Activate shield; dodge
 * When stationary on the ground, activate your shield to block attack. It will gradually shrink until it breaks, rendering you immobile for a short time.
 * In the air, use / to perform an air dodge to dodge an attack.
 * When on the ground, tilt while pressing / to roll and dodge attacks.
 *  and + : Grab
 * After grabbing an opponent, press a direction on the to throw them or use  and  to hit them.
 * : L-Canceling
 * When character is knocked down and starts to tumble, you can press exactly when they hit the ground to land on your feet. This requires good timing though.
 * : Grab; throw item
 * After grabbing an opponent, press a direction on to throw them or use  and  to hit them.
 * Press and a direction on  to throw an item.
 * : Smash Attacks and Camera control
 * In multiplayer mode,, , and  work the same as Smash Smash Smash Smash  with.
 * In single player mode, the cannot be used for Smash Attacks but can be used to control the camera with  and  to control rotation(?) and  and  to zoom in and out.
 * : Taunt
 * Press to taunt your opponent.

Note on Jumping

All characters can double jump by pressing or  twice or  twice. After that, the +  attack usually works as a third jump.