This is the tier list created by the Smash Back Room, ranking each character in SSB4 from best to worst based on votes from over 53 professionals at said game. Please note this list dosen't account character customization, and assumes Mii Fighters are restricted to default movesets. Now, on with the rankings!'
(Info on placings added later.
S Tier
1: Diddy Kong:
2: Cloud:
3: Sheik:
4: Rosalina and Luma
5: Mario:
6: Sonic:
7: Fox:
A Tier
8: Zero Suit Samus:
9: Ryu:
10: Mewtwo:
11: Bayonetta:
B Tier
12: Pikachu:
13: Meta Knight:
14: Villager:
15: Mega Man:
16: Ness:
C Tier
17: Toon Link
18: Corrin:
19: Marth:
20: Captain Falcon:
21: Greninja:
22: Lucario:
D Tier
23: Yoshi:
24: Pit:
25: Donkey Kong:
26: Princess Peach:
27: Dark Pit:
28: R.O.B:
29: Green Mario (I mean, Luigi):
E Tier
30: Olimar:
31: Robin:
32: Bowser:
33: Lucas:
34: Wario:
35: Ike:
36: Lucina
F Tier
37: Mr. Game and Watch:
38: Pac-Man:
39: Little Mac:
40: Palutena:
41: Kirby:
42: Duck Hunt Dog:
43: Link:
G Tier
44: Shulk:
45: Samus:
46-47: Wii Fit Trainer & Bowser Jr:
48: Dr. Mario:
49: Falco:
50: Roy:
H Tier
51: Charizard:
52: King Dedede:
53: Mii Gunner:
54: Mii Brawler:
55: Zelda:
56: Ganondorf:
57: Mii Swordfighter:
58: Jigglypuff: