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Super Smash Bros. Melee/Characters
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Super Smash Bros. Melee has a wide variety of characters, and each of them has their own strengths and weaknesses.
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Default fighters
Bowser
Captain Falcon
Donkey Kong
Fox
Ice Climbers
Kirby
Link
Mario
Ness
Pikachu
Peach
Samus
Yoshi
Zelda
Sheik
Secret fighters
Dr. Mario
Falco
Ganondorf
Jigglypuff
Luigi
Marth
Mewtwo
Mr. Game & Watch
Pichu
Roy
Young Link