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'''[[fireemblem:Roy|Roy]]''' is a 15-year old swordsman, and a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He is a character from the [[fireemblem:Fire Emblem (series)|''Fire Emblem'' series]], a series known primarily in Japan. [[Marth]], another ''Fire Emblem'' character, is also in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.

[[smashwiki:Roy|Roy]] is an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', unlocked by beating Classic or Adventure Mode as [[Marth]] and then beating Roy. Roy has a moveset similar to Marth's. However, Roy's attacks are strongest at the center of his blade, unlike Marth's. In general, Marth's tipped attacks are stronger than Roy's center-hits, but the center of Roy's sword is larger.  Additionally, Roy has the worst aerial game among all the fighters in ''Melee''.

It is Roy's most powerful attack involving his sword. The attack is executed by pressing the B Button by itself. Once done, Roy will hold his sword behind his neck, and start charging up the attack. Charging is not necessary, but it does make the attack stronger. Once it hits the foe, it will damage and burn him or her. If charged enough, it can even instantly KO an opponent. Flare Blade is a stronger version of [[Marth]]'s [[Shield Breaker]]. If charged to the max (there is a limit to how much the attack can be charged), Roy will instantly let loose the attack, but the power of the attack will inflict up to 10% damage on him, which is something that Shield Breaker does not do. [[Kirby]] is also able to use Flare Blade if he [[Swallow]]s Roy. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', [[Ike]] uses [[Eruption]], a move that is very similar to Roy's Flare Blade.

One of the attacks that Roy uses with this move has [[Meteor Smash]] properties, which is the third attack when it is angled upwards.

This move is executed by tilting the Control Stick up, and then pressing the B Button. Once done, Roy will jump up high, with his sword facing upwards, and burn anyone that comes in contact with him. Although not incredibly powerful, the attack can help Roy get back up to the stage after he falls off, making it a recovery attack. It is a stronger version of [[Marth|Marth's]] attack, [[Dolphin Slash]], except that it is imbued with fire.

'''Counter''' is a special attack that can be used by both [[Marth]] and Roy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', as well as a special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' used by Marth and [[Ike]]. The attack is performed by tilting the Control Stick downwards, and then pressing the B Button. Marth, Roy, or Ike will crouch down, and hold his sword at the side of their head. Once an opponent comes to attack, that opponent's attack will miss, and Marth, Roy, or Ike will automatically attack the foe. The attack must be used quickly, as it will not work if it is kept out for too long. This is the main reason the attack is hard to master, let alone use. However, the attack is very useful once done right.

Roy's Counter is very different from Marth's, as when Roy blocks an attack, he will counter with an attack that inflicts 1.5x the damage he would have taken from the blocked attack; for one example, if Roy blocks an attack that would have inflicted 14% damage to him, he will deliver an attack that inflicts 21% damage to the opponent. Also, Roy's Counter lasts for a shorter time period than Marth's Counter, making it harder to use properly.  This move, like the [[#Blazer|Blazer]], is imbued with fire.

Though [[Marth]] remained a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Roy did not. This is because Roy's role in ''Melee'' was merely advertisement for his upcoming game. However, Roy did appear as a collectible [[sticker]]. Hacked data for Roy was found, confirming that he was supposed to be given another role than a sticker, most likely as a [[trophy]].