Which Smash Characters Have Canonically Killed a Man?

What makes a Smash Bros character canonically a murderer? This tier list dives into the Nintendo lore behind Ultimate's roster, ranking which fighters have actually killed someone within their respective game universes. From Joker's legal troubles to Dedede's mass starvation schemes, the video explores how wild character backstories get when you take the source material seriously. Some entries are darkly comedic, others surprisingly grounded in actual game narratives. The result is a fascinatingly weird look at how Nintendo's cheerful fighters have surprisingly dark canonical moments hidden in instruction manuals, game descriptions, and story modes. Whether you're here for the lore deep-dive or just curious how your main's murder count stacks up, this tier list proves that Smash character histories are far stranger than the wholesome crossover fighting might suggest.