Equipment

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Equipment is a major aspect of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Equipment is earned through a variety of ways including unlocking them via Classic Mode, Smash Run, Trophy Rush, Street Smash, Target Blast, and Challenges. Equipment come in three types: Attack, Defense, and Speed. Each character can wear only three pieces of equipment, and equipment stats can be stacked. Once the player has finished giving equipment and setting different special moves, if there are any, the player can save this combination of equipment, including the character's color (which can be altered if players are selecting their character under the character select screen under the Custom menu). There are ten available slots, so players can save a total of ten combinations for one character. Equipment can be turned on or off, although characters cannot use equipment in the Stadium modes.

Any stat that has a majority trait has a label attached to it. If there are two stats that are roughly equal, the label shows both traits. For example, a character with mostly attack and speed have the "Spd/Atk" label.

• Bruiser (Attack)
• Defender (Defense)
• Speedy (Speed)
• Balanced (no dominant stat)

Every stat-boosting equipment has a drawback, depending on the type of equipment. The bigger boost the equipment offers, the bigger the penalty.

• +Attack
  -Defense
• +Defense
  -Speed
• +Speed
  -Attack

Finally, speed affects how many powers for Smash Run a character can carry. The more speed a character has, the less powers he or she can carry. The default amount of powers a character can hold also varies for each individual character. For example, Bowser by default can carry more power than Fox.

List of types of equipment

Attack

Name	Image	Types (in ascending power)	Usable by
Brawn Badge		Brawn Badge, Super Brawn Badge, Rare Brawn Badge	All
Gloves		Power Gloves, High-Power Gloves, Max-Power Gloves
Banana		High-Quality Banana, Exquisite Banana
Sword		Steel Sword, Silver Sword, Legendary Sword
Arm Cannon		Standard Arm Cannon, Deluxe Arm Cannon,
Egg		Large Egg, Extra-Large Egg
Lollipop		Yummy Lollipop, Delicious Lollipop, Decadent Lollipop
Blaster		Deluxe Blaster
X Attack		X Attack, Threefold X Attack, Sixfold X Attack
Bat		Top-Notch Bat,Legendary Bat
Toad		Brave Toad, Fearless Toad
Fake Nails		Silver Fake Nails, Gold Fake Nails
Hammer		1-ton Hammer
Torch		Smoldering Torch, Burning Torch
Magic Stone		Mystical Magic Stone, Mysterious Magic Stone
Needles		Iron Needles, Steel Needles,
Zapper		Standard Zapper, Deluxe Zapper, Prototype Zapper
Sacred Treasures		Angelic Sacred Treasures
Drill		Super Drill
Beam Whip		Deluxe Beam Whip
Pikmin		Brave Pikmin, Fearless Pikmin
Staff		Purifying Staff, Holy Staff
Boxing Gloves		Lightweight Boxing Gloves
Protein		One-Star Protein, Two-Star Protein, Three-Star Protein
Lloid		Mini Lloid, Good Ol' Lloid
Tome		Expert's Tome, Sage's Tome

Defense

Name	Image	Types (in ascending power)	Usable by
Protection Badge		Protection Badge, Super Protection Badge, Rare Protection Badge	All
Overalls		Ordinary Overalls, Trendy Overalls, Vintage Overalls
Tie		Discount Tie, Expensive Tie, Designer Tie
Shield		Steel Shield, Silver Shield
Suit		Light Suit, Super Suit, Hyper Suit
Saddle		Bronze Saddle, Silver Saddle
Hat		Average Joe's Hat, Pretty Sweet Hat, Hero's Hat
Jacket		Rookie's Jacket, Veteran's Jacket, Master's Jacket
X Defense		X Defense, Threefold X Defense, Sixfold X Defense
Cape		Squire's Cape, Knight's Cape, King's Cape
Dress		High-Quality Dress, Exquisite Dress
Shell		Iron Shell
Coat		Expensive Coat, Designer Coat
Raiment		Heroic Raiment, Angelic Raiment
Watch Battery		High-Performance Watch Battery, Ultra-Performance Watch Battery
Mask		Heroic Mask
Space Suit		Deluxe Space Suit,
Block		Iron Block, Steel Block
Ring		Silver Ring, Gold Ring
Clothes		Well-Worn Clothes, Stylish Clothes, Expensive Clothes
Collar		Silver Collar
Helmet		Super Helmet,

Speed

Name	Image	Types (in ascending power)	Usable by
Agility Badge		Agility Badge, Super Agility Badge, Rare Agility Badge	All
Shoes		Ordinary Shoes, Lightweight Shoes, Ultra-Lightweight Shoes
Boots		Well-Worn Boots, Stylish Boots, Expensive Boots
X Speed		X Speed, Threefold X Speed, Sixfold X Speed
Booster		Standard Booster, Deluxe Booster, Prototype Booster
Pumps		Expensive Pumps, Designer Pumps
Shin Guards		Ordinary Shin Guards, Lightweight Shin Guards, Ultra-Lightweight Shin Guards
Sandals		Ordinary Shin Guards, Lightweight Shin Guards, Ultra-Lightweight Shin Guards
Dash Mushroom		Double Dash Mushroom
Rocketbarrel pack		Mach Speed Rocketbarrel Pack
Microchip		Ordinary Microchip, High-Performance Microchip, Ultra-Performance Microchip
Feather		Shiny Feather
Turbo Boost		Turbo Boost, Deluxe Turbo Boost, First-Class Turbo Boost

Special attributes

Some equipment carry special attributes, although they are generally weaker than the stronger versions of equipment. For instance, Vampire Overalls offer a smaller defensive boost than Trendy Overalls. Also, some equipment give one item at the start of the match; if the item is turned off via item switch, then the item does not appear.

Trait	Description	Details (in-game description)
Air Attacker	Improved air attacks	1.15x attack power while airborne
Air Defender	Improved air defense	0.75x damage received when in midair.
Air Piñata	Weakened air defense	1.2x damage received when in midair.
All-around Trade-off	Improved trade-off ability	Start with 60% damage, but slowly gain attack, defense, and speed.
Auto-Healer	Auto-heal capability	Heal damage gradually over time.
Beam Sword	Beam Sword equipped	Start battles with a Beam Sword. The stronger the attack, the longer the reach.
Bob-omb	Bob-omb equipped	Start battles with a Bob-omb. Just don't hold on to it for long...
Caloric Attacker	Improved attack after eating	1.4x attack power for 15 seconds after eating food.
Caloric Defender	Improved defense after eating	0.5x damage received for 15 seconds after eating food.
Caloric Immortal	Invincibility after eating	Become invincible for 5 seconds after eating food.
Caloric Powerhouse	Power up after eating	Attack, defense, and speed rise gradually for 15 seconds after eating food.
Caloric Speedster	Improved speed after eating	1.38x speed for 15 seconds after eating food.
Countdown	Countdown bonus	Greatly improved launch power for the last five seconds of a battle.
Crash Lander	Increased landing impact	After landing, take more time to start moving again.
Critical Hitter	Critical-hit capability	Attacks get a 20% chance of dealing extra damage
Crouch Healer	Heal while crouching	Slowly heal damage while crouching
Desperate Attacker	Improved attack in a crisis	1.7x attack power for 20 seconds when damage reaches 100%.
Desperate Defender	Improved defense in a crisis	Take 0.33x damage for 20 seconds when damage reaches 100%.
Desperate Immortal	Invincibility in a crisis	Gain 7 seconds of invincibility when your damage reaches 100%.
Desperate Specialist	Powered up in a crisis	Slowly increase attack, defense, and speed for 20 seconds when damage reaches 100%.
Desperate Speedster	Improved speed in a crisis	1.55x speed for 20 seconds when damage reaches 100%.
Double Final Smasher	Chance of a double Final Smash	After using a Final Smash, you have a 20% chance of being able to use it again.
Double Jump-Boost	Improved double jump	1.3x midair jump height
Escape Artist	Improved escapability	Escape more easily from being grabbed, stunned, etc.
Final Smash Healer	Healing Final Smash	Heal damage gradually while you have the Final Smash glow.
Fire Flower	Fire Flower equipped	Start battles with a Fire Flower. Roast your enemies!
First Striker	First-strike advantage	If you land the first strike of the battle, you will be invincible for 10 seconds.
Food Lover	Increased healing from food	1.5x damage healed when eating food.
Glider	Increased lateral air movement	1.25x lateral air movement speed.
Gluey Edge	Easier edge grabs	Increased range for grabbing stage edges.
Hard Braker	Improved braking ability	Stop on a dime even when dashing.
Hasty Edge	Decreased edge-grab duration	Hang on to the edges of stages for half as long.
Hi-Jump	Improved ground jumps	1.3x jump height from the ground.
Home-Run Bat	Home-Run Bat equipped	Start battles with a Home-Run Bat. Use smash attacks and aim for the stands!
Hyper Smasher	Hyper smash attacks	Charge smash attacks for longer to get 1.3x power.
Imperfect Shield	No perfect shield	Only get a normal shield no matter how good your timing is.
Insult to Injury	Prone damage dealer	1.4% damage when hitting a prone opponent.
Item Hitter	Battering item boost	1.5x attack power to battering items.
Item Hurler	Stronger item throws	1.5x attack power to thrown items.
Item Lobber	Weakened item throws	0.7x attack power to thrown items.
Item Pitcher	Throwing item boost	Item-throwing range increased.
Item Shooter	Projectile item boost	1.5x attack power and ammo for items that fire projectiles.
KO Healer	KOs heal damage	Recover damage when you KO an enemy.
Leaper	Improved jump	1.2x jump height.
Lingering Edge	Increased edge-grab duration	Hang on to the edges of stages for twice as long.
Lip's Stick	Lip's Stick equipped	Star battles with a Lip's Stick. Hit an opponent to plant a damaging flower.
Meanderer	Decreased walk speed	0.8x walking speed.
Meteor Master	Improved meteor effect	1.5x power when using moves that launch opponents downward.
Moon Launcher	Improved launch ability	1.3x attack power when launching enemies upward.
Mr. Saturn	Mr. Saturn equipped	Start matches with Mr. Saturn. He does huge damage to fighters' shields.
Nimble Dodger	Improved dodge ability	Gives a little extra time to dodge an enemy attack.
No-Flinch Smasher	No-flinch charged smashes	You cannot be launched by standard attacks when charging a smash attack.
Perfect-Shield Helper	Easy perfect shield	More easily nullify attacks when blocking at the last second.
Picky Eater	Decreased healing from food	0.7x damage healed when eating food.
Pity Final Smasher	Respawn Final Smash	After a KO, return to the battle ready to use your Final Smash.
Quick Batter	Quicker bat swing	Faster smash attacks when using the Home-Run Bat.
Quick Smasher	Quick smash attacks	Charge smash attacks faster when holding the attack button.
Risky Respawner	No respawn invincibility	Get no invincibility after being KO'd.
Safe Respawner	Extended respawn invincibility	Invincibility will last three times as long after being KO'd.
Shield Exploder	Explosive perfect shield	Shield against an attack with perfect timing to create an explosion.
Shield Degenerator	Weakened shield regeneration	Shield against an attack with perfect timing to create an explosion.
Shield Healer	Health-restoring shield	Recover health when shielding relative to the power of received attacks.
Shield Reflector	Mirror shield	When shielding, reflect some damage back at your attackers.
Shield Regenerator	Improved shield regeneration	Recharge your shield more quickly.
Smash Ball Attractor	Smash Ball gravitation	Automatically draw Smash Balls to you.
Smash Ball Clinger	Smash Ball retention	When glowing with your Final Smash, resist losing it when attacked.
Smooth Lander	Reduced landing impact	Start moving again after quickly landing.
Speed Crasher	Crash run	Do damage to an opponent if you crash into them while dashing.
Speed Skater	Skating traction	1.5x movement speed on land, but watch that you don't slip!
Speed Walker	Increased walk speed	1.3x walking speed.
Sprinter	Increased run speed	1.3x running speed.
Star Rod	Star Rod equipped	Start battles with a Star Rod. Wave it to fire star-shaped projectiles.
Stroller	Decreased run speed	0.8x running speed.
Sudden Death Gambler	Chance of lucky Sudden Death	Get a 50% chance of going into Sudden Death with only 100% damage.
Super Final Smasher	Powered up Final Smash	Attack, defense, and speed rise gradually while you have the Final Smash glow.
Super Scope	Super Scope equipped	Start battles with a Super Scope. Attack with charge shots or rapid fire!
Thistle Jump	Floaty jumps	0.6x speed when falling.
Trade-off Attacker	Improved trade-off attack	1.15x attack power from the start of the match... as well as 30% damage.
Trade-off Defender	Improved trade-off defense	Start the damage with 30% damage, but take only 0.8x damage from attacks.
Trade-off Speedster	Improved trade-off speed	1.3x speed from the start of the match... as well as 30% damage.
Unharmed Attacker	Improved attack at 0%	1.5x attack power while damage is at 0%.
Unharmed Speed Demon	Improved attack/speed at 0%	Attack and speed gradually increase while damage is at 0%.
Unharmed Speedster	Improved speed at 0 damage	1.32x speed while damage is at 0%.
Vampire	Damage-stealing capability	When directly striking an opponent, may recover health relative to damage inflicted.

Unlockable equipment

The first Challenge Panel contains no unlockable equipment; if players meet the conditions listed, they must first uncover enough challenges to reveal the next panel, and once the next panel is revealed, the items are automatically unlocked.

Name	Image	Unlock criteria	Challenge Panel #
Air Defender Protection Badge		Create 10 custom characters in Custom.	3
Auto Healer Brawn Badge		Clear 100-Man Smash.	2
Beam Sword Agility Badge		Get a max combo of 40 in Training	2
Critical Hitter Brawn Badge		Get 300 KOs in Smash.	2
Crouch Healer Protection Badge		Get at least 110 KOs in 3-Minute Smash.	3
First Striker Agility Badge		Get 20 or more KOs by countering in StreetSmash.	2
Home-Run Bat Agility Badge		Hit Sandbag 1968ft. or more in Home-Run Contest.	2
Hyper Smash Brawn Badge		Get 100 KOs in Smash.	2
KO Healer Protection Badge		Get 10 or more KOs in a single Rival Smash.	2
Leaper Agility Badge		Get a max combo of 400 or more between all fighters in Training.	3
Moon Launcher Brawn Badge		Get 1000 KOs in Smash.	3
Shield Exploder Protection Badge		Get 2 or more KOs in Cruel Smash.	3
Smash Ball Attractor Agility Badge		Collect 15 unique special moves.	2
Speed Walker Brawn Badge		Walk at least 31 miles total between all fighters.	3
Sprinter Agility Badge		Create 3 custom characters in Custom.	2
Quick Batter Brawn Badge		Play Home-Run Contest with 15 or more fighters.	2
Quick Smasher Protection Badge		Clear 10-Man Smash within 20 seconds.	3