How To Unlock Characters Fast In Smash Ultimate

The Need for Speed: Getting All Those Smash Bros. Buddies ASAP!

Alright, friend, you've got Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and that's fantastic! But staring at that initial roster can feel a little...sparse, right? You want to unleash the power of, say, King K. Rool, or maybe give Banjo & Kazooie a whirl!

Fear not, because unlocking characters doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth. It's more like... well, maybe like pulling a particularly stubborn radish from the garden, but we can make that radish surrender with some clever strategies!

The Classic Grind: World of Light and Classic Mode

These modes are your bread and butter for unlocking characters. Think of World of Light as a grand adventure. You fight Spirits, upgrade your team, and unlock characters along the way.

Classic Mode is similar, but you choose a character and fight through a set of battles tailored to them. Beat it, and you’ll usually face a Challenger.

The Door Trick: Re-Fighting Challengers

Okay, this is a golden oldie, but it still works! After you defeat a Challenger who ambushes you, you might accidentally lose the fight.

No worries! After losing your challenger fight, simply close the game completely, and restart. Your new challenger will come back after the next fight!

The "Fast Hands" Rule: One-Stock Battles and the Reset

Here's where we get a little cheeky! Set up a one-stock battle against a weak CPU. Purposefully lose as fast as possible. I'm talking, like, jump-off-the-stage fast.

Then, when you get back to the main menu, reset your Nintendo Switch! Power it completely down and then power it back up. This is crucial! This trick abuses the game's internal timer.

Congrats, you should see a new challenger after playing one round.

The "Gentleman's Agreement" Rule: Let them win, it's okay

It may sound weird, but trust the process. Let the challenger beat you, it's not the end of the world. In fact, it makes the process easier.

This saves time and mental effort. It's like a mutual understanding, "You win this round, but I'll have all the characters eventually!"

The "Spirits Board" Rule: Snack Break Character Acquisition

Don't forget about the Spirits Board! This is another way to unlock characters outside of the main gameplay loop.

Sometimes, you'll see a character available to challenge on the board. Defeat them and they are yours!

Use the "Retry" option and spend your snacks if you're having a hard time winning them on the first try.

The "Friends and Family" Rule: Tag Team Champions

Got some friends or family who are also itching to unlock characters? Local multiplayer can be a surprisingly efficient way to do it! You can trigger the Challenger fights this way.

Coordinate your efforts and you'll all be swimming in new characters in no time. Plus, it's way more fun than grinding alone!