Last updated: July 2026
Encounters Smash Battles Champion Abilities
Encounters Smash Battles ability system explained. Basic, Special, Unique, and Ultimate attacks for every champion.
Every champion in Encounters Smash Battles shares the same four-ability structure. Understanding what each ability type does — and how Energy and Charge interact — is essential for combo building and Ultimate timing.
The Four Ability Types
Basic Attack (LMB): Low Energy cost. Builds damage percentage and Charge. Primary tool for stunlock combos.
Special Attack (RMB): Range and knockback focused. Higher Energy cost. Used for edge guarding and finishing opponents at high damage %.
Unique Attack (E): Champion-specific stronger ability. Variable Energy cost. Often the core of each fighter's identity — parries, teleports, traps.
Ultimate (Q): Requires 100 Charge. Devastating finisher unique to each champion. Game-changing when landed at high opponent damage.
Deep dive into Energy and Charge on our combat mechanics page.
Ability Stats Format
In community resources, abilities are often listed as Energy Cost / Damage / Charge Gain. Ultimates show only damage since they consume Charge instead of Energy. Use this format when comparing champions in our champion compare tool.