Welcome to Day 2 of SSBMRank! Today, we get through the 80s. Like what you see? Join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag: #SSBMRank2015.


Photo Credits to SleepyK (@sleepike)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
90
4.976
85
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
81
33
97
N/A
N/A
Summary
An Arizona staple, Tai’s slippery Marth has been the practice partner for top players for years. A high bracket placement at CEO 2015 and consistent wins in his home state, at regionals, and against top players the likes of Javi prove his worth in that role.
– Louis Torrracinta

 


Photo Credits to Azusa

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
89
5.007
96
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
N/A
N/A
33
N/A
N/A
Summary
Somewhat of a hidden boss, Azusa has been known for his solid Peach that can compete with anyone in Norcal. He has refined his gameplay by playing with people such as Bob$, Berto, and Isis. Through trial and error with strong scrutiny, he remains a strong threat that many players, especially Fox and Falco mains, want to avoid in bracket.
– Daniel Lee (@Tafokints)

 


Photo Credits to Thomas Tischio (@Tischphotos)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
88
5.019
N/A
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
N/A
N/A
N/A
49
N/A
Summary
As one of the top players from Japan, Rudolph is very skilled. With wins over Japan’s other top players, he has ventured to the United States this year to test his skills. He saw success in his tournament placings, which include 9th at Pax Prime, 49th at Paragon Los Angeles, 25th at HTC Throwdown, and 49th at The Big House 5. With such a great showing for 2015, hopefully he will return in the future.
– David Tyler(@flossy_tas)

 


Photo Credits to Arc

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
87
5.028
81
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
81
33
65
N/A
N/A
Summary
The best Marth in Texas has sought to prove he is a dominant player in the American South, and his strong showing at regionals paired with skillful pivot tipper f-smashes has gotten him there. Arc placed 4th at Low Tier City 3, behind only Axe, Wobbles, and Mew2king — all extremely strong players — and is currently ranked first on the central Texas PR.
– Louis Torracinta

 


Photo Credits to Big Blue eSports (@BigBlueES)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
86
5.047
49
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
33
N/A
65
33
N/A
Summary
A long-time veteran of the melee community, Swiftbass, also known as Swift or GibsonZero, has seen his fair share of tournaments. While criss-crossing the east coast in the last couple of years, he’s picked up remarkable experience and a patient, consistent Marth and impressive bracket placements in 2015 — including placings in the final brackets of TBH5 and APEX 2015.
– Louis Torracinta

 


Photo Credits to SleepyK (@sleepike)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
85
5.080
N/A
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
65
33
N/A
65
N/A
Summary
Number two on the Northern Carolina Power Rankings, $mike has shown some impressive results at CEO 2015, getting 33rd, and Super Smash Con, getting 13th by eliminating Prince Abu and Cactuar.
– Solomon McMurphy (@HFMSmash)

 


Photo Credits to Big Blue eSports (@BigBlueES)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
84
5.086
N/A
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
113
N/A
65
65
N/A
Summary
Melee’s resident musician, DizzKidBoogie, has used his rhythm to up his IC game to the top level in 2015. His skill for wobble setups and very rare drops makes him a tournament threat for anybody who isn’t paying attention. His recent climbing of the New York ranks is a result of strong showings at Nebulous regionals and he remains one of 2015’s most improved players, rising from relative obscurity.
– Louis Torracinta

 


Photo Credits to SleepyK (@sleepike)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
83
5.096
61
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
N/A
25
33
N/A
N/A
Summary
Undoubtedly one of the top Samus players in the world, Darrell White has commanded attention with his flashy play and the braggadocio that comes in turn. While he fell in rank from 2014 due to slight inactivity, 25th at CEO and 33rd at EVO are more than enough to warrant his spot.
– Eli Schoop

 


Photo Credits to SleepyK (@sleepike)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
82
5.124
64
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
65
17
65
N/A
N/A
Summary
S0ft, the rest heavy Puff main from Georgia, hasn’t had a huge top 8 placing like he did nearly two years ago at Apex 2014. Regionally, he has done well placing 2nd at many of the South’s locals and regionals. He took 7th place at WTFox and finished 17th at CEO 2015, as well as placing 65th at Apex and Evo this year. S0ft may have quietly made his way onto the top 100 this year, but his rests and rollouts will leave you needing R&R.
– Matthew Reed (@Matthew__Reed)

 


Photo Credits to Old Abbot (@OldAbbot)

Rank
Rating
SSBMRank 2014
81
5.128
100
Tournament Results
Apex2015 ceo2015 evo2015 bh5
N/A
N/A
N/A
25
N/A
Summary
Despite that he is more well known for being a top player in Smash 4, Eric “ESAM” Lew is also a skilled Samus player in Melee, ranked 4th in South Florida. In 2015, his notable placings include 17th at Paragon LA, 25th at The Big House 5, and 5th at Tipped Off 11. He also led the Clemson University Melee Games team as they won the Carolinas region before losing to Georgia Tech at Tipped Off 11. Esam continues his dominance in the South Carolina local scene, consistently winning almost every event he enters in the state.
– David Tyler(@flossy_tas), Nicholas Buckman (@ngbuckman)

 

Panelists

42 Panelists

(More Panelists were asked from each region, but did not turn in a ballot in a timely manner)

Socal (6)
– HugS
– s2j
– MacD
– MikeHaze
– Kira
– Reno

Norcal (4)
– TarheelJKS
– Laudandus
– Toph
– Shroomed

Midwest (5)
– Juggleguy
– Fendrick Lamar
– Duck
– Webs
– DarkAtma

New England (3)
– Mafia
– MattDotZeb
– Gtown Tom

Maryland/Virginia (4)
– Nintendude
– Redd
– Chillindude
– Wife

Pacific Northwest (5)
– Silent Wolf
– Bladewise
– Vish
– eBay
– Fat Goku

Arizona (3)
– Axe
– Tai
– DarkDragoon

South (5)
– s0ft
– Flow
– Chi Wong
– Gahtzu
– Hungrybox

Tri-State (2)
– Zhu
– Swedish Delight

Canada (2)
– Idea
– n0ne

Europe (3)
– MikeHaggar (w/ Armada)
– Imperfect
– Mahie

Rest Of The List

12/21/2015 – SSBMRank #100-91
12/22/2015 – SSBMRank #90-81
12/23/2015 – SSBMRank #80-71
12/24/2015 – SSBMRank #70-61
12/25/2015 – SSBMRank #60-51

12/28/2015 – SSBMRank #50-41
12/29/2015 – SSBMRank #40-31
12/30/2015 – SSBMRank #30-26
12/31/2015 – SSBMRank #25-21
1/1/2016 – SSBMRank #20-16

1/4/2016 – SSBMRank #15-11
1/5/2016 – SSBMRank #10, #9, #8, #7
1/6/2016 – SSBMRank #6, #5, #4
1/7/2016 – SSBMRank #3, #2, #1
1/8/2016 – SSBMRank Recap

Other Information

Acknowledgements

SSBMRank is a big undertaking every year. We could have not done this without the help of HTC, who generously helped us out with this year’s production values. Nick, Darkdragoon, was a workhorse with the formatting and the graphics this year as well. We also had countless volunteers that helped out with numerous tasks.

Photographers
Robert Paul (@tempusrob)
Michael Hathaway (@tl_peanuts)
Thomas Tischio
Old Abbot (@oldAbbot)
Itsjustatank (@itsjustatank)
Ludwig Ahgren
/u/BirdUPSSBM
Big Blue eSports (@BigBlueES)
SleepyK (@sleepike)
Alex Baldwin
Meowth

Blurb Writers
Eli Schoop
Bradley Stafford (@bradcobra)
Louis Torracinta
Sawyer Frey (@ssbm_tm)
Derek Zhang (@DZhang4)
Matt Deslatte (@pantsnameguy)
Matthew Reed (@Matthew__Reed)
Jack McDonald (@KezzupReviews)
Luke Geldart (@Haksause)
Andrew Blessington (@AJawesome07)
Nick Gow (@ssbm_Song)
Anthony Bruno (@slime_machine)
Bryan Rapp (@Mithrintia)
David Tyler (@flossy_tas)
Josh Kassell (@roboticphish)
Solomon McMurphy (@HFMSmash)

Fact Finders
Eli Schoop
Bradley Stafford (@bradcobra)
Louis Torracinta
Derek Zhang (@DZhang4)
Matt Deslatte (@pantsnameguy)
Matthew Reed (@Matthew__Reed)
Jack McDonald (@KezzupReviews)
Luke Geldart (@Haksause)
Andrew Blessington (@AJawesome07)
Bryan Rapp (@Mithrintia)
David Tyler (@flossy_tas)
Solomon McMurphy  (@HFMSmash)

Editors
Sheridan Zalewski (@sheridactyls)
Louis Torracinta
Scott Zeng
Andrew Blessington (@AJawesome07)
Nick Gow (@ssbm_Song)
Andrew Nestico (@PracticalTAS)
Anthony Bruno (@slime_machine)
Bryan Rapp (@Mithrintia)
David Tyler (@flossy_tas)
Josh Kassel (@roboticphish)

Picture Finders
Bradley Stafford (@bradcobra)
Louis Torracinta
Scott Zeng
Sawyer Frey
Derek Zhang (@DZhang4)
Matthew Reed (@Matthew__Reed)
Luke Geldart (@Haksause)
Nick Buckman