Super Smash Bros. Brawl/Ice Climbers

Ice Climbers

Ice Climbers is a very difficult character to master. Their metagame revolves entirely around their advanced techniques. They have the best grab games of all, since having two of them means they can throw an opponent to the other climber, which can grab again. The Ice Climbers also has the unique ability to desync, as in controlling two Climbers separately to confuse opponents and to increase ICs options.

However, the Ice Climbers have a small grab range, so landing a grab in the first place is hard. Chaingrabbing and desyncing also requires strict timing and lots of practice. A single climber is also very weak, and lacks a horizontal and vertical recovery. Also, they're easily separated and their chaingrabs are useless in anything that's not one-on-ones.

Overall, Ice Climbers are a character who requires dedication and determination. But once mastered, they can become a dangerous character to spar against.

Standard Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Standard Attack	Info
				Hammer Combo	Swings their hammers two times.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Swing	Swings their hammers.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Spin	Spins their hammers above their head. Deals multiple hits.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Sweep	They sweep their hammers lowly.
while dashing	while dashing	while dashing	while dashing	Lunge	The Ice Climbers lunges at the opponent.

Smash Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Smash Attack	Info
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Hammer Slam	They slam their hammers on to the ground.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Hammer Whack	They swing their hammers above them. This move has high knockback and is IC's main KO move.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Hammer Spin	They spin around, hitting things with their hammers.

Pummels and Throws

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Pummel/Throw	Info
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Headbutt	Headbutts their opponent.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Hammer Smash	Smashes the opponent forward with their hammers. Try slowly tilting the control stick in front then press grab to perform this kind of chaingrab. You will gradually move forward while doing this though.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Hammer Bash	Smashes their opponent backwards with their hammers. Try slowly tilting the control stick backwards then press grab to perform this kind of chaingrab. This chaingrab is more effective as you're throwing the opponent back and forth between them.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	High Bash	Throws opponent upwards then samshes with their hammers. This is the only throw that can't chaingrab.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Ground Slam	Slams them on the ground. Try to grab the opponent as they bounce of the ground to perform the chaingrab. Another chaingrab can be perform by only one climber with this move, although this chaingrab is not infinite.

Air Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Air Attack	Info
				Spinning Hammers	The Ice Climbers spin around, hitting with their hammers.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Thwack	Swings their hammers downwards. If the partner's move hits, it meteor smashes.
+	+	+	+	Back Hammer	Swings their hammers behind them.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Thrust	Thrusts their hammer upwards. This move can KO at high percentages.
+	+	+	+	Hammer Plunge	Plunges downwards with their hammers.

Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Ice Shot	Shoots two ice blocks at foes. When only one is alive, it shoots out one.
+	+	+	+	Squall Hammer	Attack with spinning hammers. When only one is alive, this attack does less damage.
+	+	+	+	Belay	The Ice Climbers pull each other upwards with a long rope. It only works if they are together.
+	+	+	+	Blizzard	Attacks with a chilling breath that can freeze you. If only one is alive, this attack works on only one side.

Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				They put down their hammers and jump around.
+	( or )+	or	or	They hold out their hammers.
	+			They dance around.

Final Smash

Iceberg

Iceberg: The Ice Climbers send a gigantic iceberg up from the ground that covers almost all of the stage, leaving small platforms to stand on. These platforms will be slippery, and the iceberg can hurt your opponents or even freeze them.