Last updated: July 2026
Ryan — Encounters Smash Battles Champion Guide
Ryan starter champion guide for Encounters Smash Battles. Free sword fighter, best recovery, and 1v1 teleport combos.
Ryan is the second free starter in Encounters Smash Battles — a teenager with a red-and-white sword and the best recovery tools among free champions. Choose Ryan if you frequently get knocked off-stage and need forgiving teleport dashes.
Abilities Overview
Basic: Quick sword slashes with low Energy cost.
Special: Teleport dash for recovery and repositioning.
Unique: Blink strike behind opponents.
Ultimate: Multi-hit teleport combo across the arena.
Recovery Mastery
Ryan's Special teleport is your best tool for surviving high damage percentages. When launched toward the blast zone, dash then Special back toward stage. This recovery discipline transfers to every champion you unlock later.
Read our knockback recovery guide and recovery tutorial for advanced techniques.