The single-player campaign in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, known as World of Light, presents a substantial experience that may initially seem overwhelming. However, grasping a few fundamental concepts can significantly ease your journey through this extensive mode.
You can expect to invest several hours in World of Light. This introductory guide is designed to assist you in grasping the mechanics of the mode, effectively managing your spirits, leveling them up, navigating your skill tree, unlocking additional spirits in the Spirits Board, and utilizing items to simplify your spirit hunting experience.
WHAT DOES WORLD OF LIGHT ENTAIL?
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The concept behind World of Light is quite straightforward: A malevolent entity known as Galeem has obliterated a significant portion of our galaxy, sending the spirits of its inhabitants to a different dimension and subjugating them. The only one to survive this onslaught is Kirby, whose attempt to flee resulted in a crash landing in the exact location where the spirits were relocated.
In order to liberate all the spirits, Kirby must battle against a variety of “puppet fighters,” each of whom harbors a spirit within. These puppet fighters are reimagined versions of the characters from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lineup, altered to represent the spirits they contain. Progressing through the World of Light not only allows players to unlock spirits for use in any game mode, but also enables the unlocking of fighters for all modes. The primary focus of the single-player campaign revolves around discovering spirits that will assist Kirby throughout his journey.
A brief guide from the game outlines the fundamental concepts of World of Light, developed by Sora Ltd. in collaboration with Bandai Namco Studios and Nintendo, as reported by Polygon.
For example, you might come across the spirit of Dan from the Street Fighter franchise, known for his loud personality and love of taunting. His spirit would be contained within the character that most closely resembles him from the roster — in this instance, one of the latest additions, Ken. While Ken would maintain his usual moves, the presence of Dan’s spirit would cause him to taunt his opponents more fiercely during battles. Once you defeat Ken, you would unlock Dan’s spirit — not Ken’s — allowing you to use it across various modes in Ultimate.
Consider it akin to collecting trading cards. When you triumph in spirit battles, you acquire the “trading card” itself, rather than the character who possesses it. The method of unlocking characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is entirely distinct.
During your journey in World of Light, you will acquire a vast array of spirits. However, not all spirits are the same. Understanding the distinctions among them and their impact on upcoming battles is crucial. Effectively utilizing various spirits is essential for successfully navigating World of Light.
ESSENTIALS OF SPIRITS: FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITS
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In World of Light, players can discover two categories of spirits: primary and support. As indicated by their names, primary spirits, marked by triangle icons, are the primary spirits you will equip at the start of your adventure. Each primary spirit possesses varying strength attributes, which are determined by their overall level.
Primary spirits are categorized into four distinct styles: Attack, Shield, Grab, and Neutral. Although these spirits usually don’t influence the stats in the way you might expect, each type serves a significant purpose. The type of primary spirit you select can provide you with either an edge or a setback when confronting foes in spirit battles. Similar to the game of rock, paper, scissors, determining the right spirit to deploy in combat is a relatively simple process.
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Red spirits, representing Attack, will have an upper hand against green spirits, which embody Grab. In turn, Grab spirits excel against blue spirits, symbolizing Shield, while Shield spirits will dominate over Attack spirits. Neutral spirits, depicted in grey, possess neither advantages nor disadvantages.
In a spirit battle, you’ll observe that every confrontation is categorized by a specific type. Additionally, there are several other factors that vary based on the spirit you are up against.
- The essence that you can liberate.
- The warrior embodying that essence
- What kind of spirit it is
- The power of the spirit, indicated by a numerical figure.
- What regulations could govern the battle?
- Circumstances that the adversary or the setting could possess.
From that point, you can select the members of your team, including the character you will control and the spirits you will utilize during combat. Fortunately, the game will alert you if you have a spirit that is not well-suited for the challenge.
Sora Ltd., in collaboration with Bandai Namco Studios and Nintendo, as reported by Polygon.
This single suggestion can significantly help you avoid falling behind during gameplay. If you’re looking for a more efficient configuration, you can press the Y button when selecting spirits, and the game will automatically choose spirits for you. In this selection, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will aim to select the most suitable primary type to enhance your combat effectiveness, and it will also strive to find the best support spirit. (Further details will be provided in the following section.)
If you’re not familiar with which primary spirits have the upper hand against others, the autopick feature can be very helpful in guiding your choices. Sometimes, the game will select your most powerful primary spirit for the match, but more frequently, it will choose one that is more evenly matched with your opponent. This can be beneficial, as it can assist in leveling up your spirits (more details on leveling up will follow).
In general, if you select a spirit that holds an advantage over your opponent, you should be in a good position. Certain primary spirits may offer specific enhancements, such as increased attack power, allowing you to opt for a different choice than what the game suggests automatically. While the autopick feature is useful for selecting primary spirits, you might consider making different selections for your support spirits.
ESSENTIALS OF SPIRITUALITY: ASSISTANCE FROM SPIRITS
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Support spirits play a crucial role in personalizing your character in World of Light. By utilizing these spirits, marked by a hexagon symbol, you can gain various stat enhancements, acquire new abilities, or find methods to mitigate stage dangers.
When configuring your loadout, you can pair support spirits with any primary spirit. The number of support spirits that can be attached depends on the primary spirit, so consider this when choosing your primary for the match. Additionally, stronger support spirits will occupy more slots, so be strategic in your selection. Remember that support spirits remain independent of the primary spirit they are attached to, so it’s essential to select the most suitable support spirits for each encounter.
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Certain support spirits are crucial for managing spirits that present stage challenges. For example, the Iridescent Glint Beetle support spirit can eliminate the impact of stages with sticky surfaces that hinder movement. Identifying these spirits is straightforward: in your spirit collection, those capable of countering stage effects will display a stage icon above their card.
Spirits can assist you in progressing through World of Light in various manners.
PROGRESSING IN THE REALM OF ILLUMINATION
A different guide from the game developed by Sora Ltd., Bandai Namco Studios/Nintendo, as reported by Polygon.
During your journey in the World of Light in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you will face various challenges and formidable foes. The storyline is not straightforward, so be prepared to revisit previous areas if you find yourself in a difficult situation.
For example, you might encounter a barrier at the entrance of a military facility. To overcome this obstacle, you will have to seek out a specific spirit who possesses the knowledge to unlock the gate (in this scenario, Hal “Otacon” Emmerich from the Metal Gear franchise). Once you acquire a spirit capable of granting you access to a previously inaccessible area, the obstruction will illuminate, indicating that you can now proceed with the spirit’s assistance.
In some situations, you may encounter spirits with significantly higher power levels than any you currently possess. In such instances, it’s essential to enhance the levels of your main spirits.
WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH SNACKS
Snacks play a crucial role in boosting morale, according to Sora Ltd., Bandai Namco Studios, and Nintendo, as reported by Polygon.
Although each of your main spirits will begin with varying statistics, the most effective method to guarantee that you possess the most powerful spirits is to enhance their levels.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s World of Light, your primary spirits will automatically gain levels as you vanquish foes. However, you can accelerate their progression to maximum levels by providing them with snacks. There are several methods to access the menu for feeding your spirits:
- Upon accessing the menu, you have the option to select Manage Spirits, pick a primary spirit, and then proceed to feed it from that point.
- Before starting a match, you can enhance a primary spirit by pressing the L button, which will open the feeding menu.
In the World of Light, you can discover different snacks by defeating foes or buying them from shops scattered across the map. These snacks are available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. The size you choose directly affects the number of levels you can increase. When your spirit is at Level 1, a large snack can elevate them by several dozen levels at once, but keep in mind that large snacks are uncommon, so use them wisely.
If you’re just beginning and have restricted access to primary spirits, it’s advisable to enhance one primary spirit from each category to its maximum level. This will help you be ready for any challenges you may face. As you advance, you may choose to prioritize specific spirits, but having a fully upgraded primary spirit will be beneficial for tougher encounters.
