Last updated: July 2026
Encounters Smash Battles Starter Champion Picks
Best starter champions for Encounters Smash Battles Roblox beginners. Free fighters and first Gem purchases ranked.
Your first champions define how quickly you learn Encounters Smash Battles mechanics. Starting with forgiving fighters that teach core concepts — Energy, Charge, knockback, recovery — builds a foundation for ranked success.
Free Starters: Construct and Ryan
Construct teaches aggressive combo flow with high knockback Special and a devastating Ultimate. Recommended for players who want to attack constantly.
Ryan teaches recovery and spacing with teleport abilities. Recommended for players who get knocked off-stage frequently and need forgiving recovery tools.
Play five matches with each before deciding your preferred archetype. Then consult our beginner tier list.
First Gem Purchase
After earning Gems from codes and matches, Hamza (3000 Gems) is the strongest first purchase. His simple combo path translates directly to ranked wins without requiring advanced mechanics like parrying.