Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Sometimes a character makes it into Smash and is met with universal acclaim--not often, but it happens. More often, they're met with mixed opinions over their inclusion, moveset design, or competitive viability. But none of Ultimate's newcomers have carried as much controversy as Steve.
The de facto Minecraft protagonist's unconventional set of pixelated tools have proved to be more powerful than anyone expected (devs included) and VERY frustrating to play against, especially for players who aren't intricately familiar with the matchup. Add the fact that Steve's moveset has ended up very campy and non-interactive when played optimally, and it's left many fans wishing this bit of DLC had been handled differently.
But what if we could actually do that? Let's remake Steve from the ground up, refining his fighter design, retooling his moveset, and overhauling his specials to be more creative than ever AND less toxic to deal with as an opponent!
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Support via Patreon at: patreon.com/Delzethin
Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Article – DBFZ World Tour Final Character “Diversity” (Eventhubs): eventhubs.com/news/2023/mar/04/dragon-ball-fighters-characters
Article – EVO Japan 2020 Results (Eventhubs): eventhubs.com/news/2020/jan/23/evo-japan-2020-results
Minecraft – Crossbow Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=7LVwEagw-0c
Minecraft – Ender Dragon Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=AAwiNGEGn1E
Minecraft – Repeating Dispenser Guide (WildfyreTV): youtube.com/watch?v=2y9rNoK_3H0
Minecraft – Shovel Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=DatmRX4dmzE
Misc. – Steve Smashified Concept (Curiomatic): youtube.com/watch?v=eRReHA7jWtY
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Back Throw Setup (GimR’s Lab) youtube.com/watch?v=id3bQ7EbKg4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ddee (Steve) vs. Vendetta (Terry) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=97p49hEMjP4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – DDog (Steve) vs. Nhan (Joker) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=vgeQThA4roQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Elytra Combos (Mirai): youtube.com/watch?v=Oosy37sTOCk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Elytra Long Distance Travel (RockManSSB): youtube.com/watch?v=w1TaXZwbXeQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Jake (Steve) vs. Ave~ (Mario) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=C1otNfauckE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Lima (Bayonetta) vs. Acola (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=MYOX22inuMo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve PMLG Exploit (ScreenKO): youtube.com/watch?v=mYVH2CdlD9U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Toura (Samus) vs. Acola (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=0q8P3wNE_oA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Yonni (Steve) vs. Sauce (Pokémon Trainer) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=rSBEY6O-ru8
Sometimes a character makes it into Smash and is met with universal acclaim--not often, but it happens. More often, they're met with mixed opinions over their inclusion, moveset design, or competitive viability. But none of Ultimate's newcomers have carried as much controversy as Steve.
The de facto Minecraft protagonist's unconventional set of pixelated tools have proved to be more powerful than anyone expected (devs included) and VERY frustrating to play against, especially for players who aren't intricately familiar with the matchup. Add the fact that Steve's moveset has ended up very campy and non-interactive when played optimally, and it's left many fans wishing this bit of DLC had been handled differently.
But what if we could actually do that? Let's remake Steve from the ground up, refining his fighter design, retooling his moveset, and overhauling his specials to be more creative than ever AND less toxic to deal with as an opponent!
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Follow on Twitter at: twitter.com/Delzethin
Support via Patreon at: patreon.com/Delzethin
Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Article – DBFZ World Tour Final Character “Diversity” (Eventhubs): eventhubs.com/news/2023/mar/04/dragon-ball-fighters-characters
Article – EVO Japan 2020 Results (Eventhubs): eventhubs.com/news/2020/jan/23/evo-japan-2020-results
Minecraft – Crossbow Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=7LVwEagw-0c
Minecraft – Ender Dragon Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=AAwiNGEGn1E
Minecraft – Repeating Dispenser Guide (WildfyreTV): youtube.com/watch?v=2y9rNoK_3H0
Minecraft – Shovel Guide (Cubey): youtube.com/watch?v=DatmRX4dmzE
Misc. – Steve Smashified Concept (Curiomatic): youtube.com/watch?v=eRReHA7jWtY
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Back Throw Setup (GimR’s Lab) youtube.com/watch?v=id3bQ7EbKg4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ddee (Steve) vs. Vendetta (Terry) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=97p49hEMjP4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – DDog (Steve) vs. Nhan (Joker) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=vgeQThA4roQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Elytra Combos (Mirai): youtube.com/watch?v=Oosy37sTOCk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Elytra Long Distance Travel (RockManSSB): youtube.com/watch?v=w1TaXZwbXeQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Jake (Steve) vs. Ave~ (Mario) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=C1otNfauckE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Lima (Bayonetta) vs. Acola (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=MYOX22inuMo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve PMLG Exploit (ScreenKO): youtube.com/watch?v=mYVH2CdlD9U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Toura (Samus) vs. Acola (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=0q8P3wNE_oA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Yonni (Steve) vs. Sauce (Pokémon Trainer) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=rSBEY6O-ru8
