THE NEW SMASH BROS MELEE TIER LIST

Hungrybox breaks down his official tier list for Super Smash Bros. Melee in 2023, reflecting a dramatically shifting competitive landscape. The video addresses significant movement across tiers following a year of unexpected character victories at major tournaments throughout 2022. Rather than sticking with outdated rankings, this list captures which characters have proven themselves at the highest level of play and which ones have fallen out of competitive relevance. The analysis considers real tournament results and meta-game developments that fundamentally changed how the community views various matchups and character viability. This tier list serves as a snapshot of the evolving competitive scene, acknowledging that Melee's metagame continues to develop and surprise even veteran players. For anyone invested in understanding the current state of competitive play, the reasoning behind these placement shifts reveals which characters are worth focusing on and why certain players have found success with unconventional picks.