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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update ver 3.0 patch notes

The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ver 3.0 patch is out and we have all the notes on buffs and nerfs. Please take a look.

April 17, 2019 6:17 PM

Nintendo has been on a roll with keeping the Switch hype train going, and tonight fans or Persona 5 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are in for a treat. The ver. 3.0 update is out, and we have the patch notes right here for you. Please take a look.

Here are the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ver. 3.0 patch notes straight from Nintendo.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Ver. 3.0.0 - Fighter Adjustments

Fighter	Move	Change
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Perfect shields will no longer activate multiple times when the shield button is released once. This was creating more downtime than a single perfect shield.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Made it easier to be penalized for continuous dodging.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Shortened the downtime when performing a perfect shield against projectiles.
Bayonetta	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Bowser	Up Special	Made it so opponents cannot break their fall when continuously hit on the ground.
Bowser Jr.	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Charizard	Side Special	Increased the downward attack range when used on the ground.
Chrom	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Cloud	Neutral Special	Reduced the normal shockwave’s power against shields.
Corrin	Neutral Special	Extended the time that uncharged shots last.
Corrin	Up Smash Attack	Increased the attack range of the high-damage tip area. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Corrin	Up Special	Increased the speed of the invincibility timing. Extended launch distance. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Corrin	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times after releasing the button when charging a smash attack.
Corrin	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times against lightweight opponents.
Corrin	Side Special	Reduced the amount of time necessary to take the next action after stabbing.
Daisy	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Daisy	Down Special	The launch distance when hitting an opponent with a vegetable now matches Peach. Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Daisy	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Dark Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Dark Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Diddy Kong	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack range.
Diddy Kong	Dash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Diddy Kong	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Dr. Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Dr. Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ganondorf	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage.
Greninja	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ice Climbers	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
Inkling	Side Special	Shortened launch distance for the attack when accelerating again.
Isabelle	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Isabelle	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Ivysaur	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Jigglypuff	Final Smash & FS Meter	Made it easier to push opponents while big.
Ken	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
King Dedede	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Forward Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Up Throw	No longer affected by the wind while throwing.
King K. Rool	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability when the counter succeeds. Reduced vulnerability when the counter fails.
King K. Rool	Up Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Kirby	Up Smash Attack	Extended the high-damage window. Reduced the low-damage window.
Kirby	Downward Throw	Increased power.
Kirby	Neutral Special	Increased the amount of time that Copy Abilities cannot be lost by taking damage, and made it easier for Kirby to retain Copy Abilities overall.
Kirby	Up Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Kirby	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Shortened landing time after using the move.
Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucina	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Luigi	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Marth	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Mega Man	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Mega Man	Down Special	Reduced attack speed. Increased vulnerability. Throwing-type items can no longer be thrown while using Leaf Shield.
Mega Man	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Side Tilt Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Edge Dodge	Extended invincibility time.
Mewtwo	Neutral Special	Extended launch distance. Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Side Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance. Adjusted launch angle when hit by the tip of the tail.
Mewtwo	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Side Smash Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Mewtwo	Basic Movement	Increased the fighter’s weight.
Mii Gunner	Down Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mr. Game & Watch	Final Smash & FS Meter	Increased the amount of time opponents are trapped.
Ness	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Ness	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Ness	Up Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Olimar	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the power against shields. The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Down Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Up Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
PAC-MAN	Down Special	Increased the downward attack range of the fire hydrant while its falling. Reduced the power against shields.
PAC-MAN	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Peach	Down Special	Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Peach	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Peach	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Pichu	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage. Changed the posture when landing and made it easier to receive damage.
Pichu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Pikachu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Piranha Plant	Neutral Special	Increased attack range for the spiked ball.
Piranha Plant	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Richter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Richter	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ridley	Final Smash & FS Meter	Once the move ends, Ridley can now move earlier than opponents.
Ridley	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Neutral Special	Reduced Thunder/Elthunder’s power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Roy	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Roy	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ryu	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sheik	Forward Air Attack	Increased the attack range.
Sheik	Down Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit with the tip of the attack.
Sheik	Flurry Attack Finish	Reduced vulnerability.
Sheik	Neutral Special	Shortened the charge time.
Shulk	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Shulk	Get-Up Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Snake	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Snake	Up Smash Attack	Increased vulnerability.
Snake	Side Special	Reduced the attack range of airborne missiles.
Snake	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sonic	Final Smash	Increased attack range.
Sonic	FS Meter	Increased attack range. Extended launch distance.
Toon Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wario	Neutral Special	Made it easier to eat projectiles.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Attack 3	Increased bury range.
Wii Fit Trainer	Down Special	Increased the amount of time the effect lasts when successful.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wii Fit Trainer	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields. Changed the location of the ball spawn when touching terrain.
Wolf	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wolf	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance of the forward attack.
Yoshi	Up Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Zelda	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.

Today's ver. 3.0 patch also adds Joker from Persona 5 along with a brand new Mementos level with three songs from the series. There is a ton of Persona fan service in this update with Mii Fighter costumes from the series now available too.

Mementos, the new Persona Smash Ultimate level, looks so freaking rad.

Need help unlocking Joker in Smash Ultimate? We got you covered. You are probably going to need a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass to maximize the fun as four more DLC characters are set to release. Are you jumping back into Smash tonight? Let us know what you think of Joker in the comments section.

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