Knuckles (Super Smash Flash)

Knuckles is a playable newcomer starter character in Super Smash Flash from the large  roster in the game. His moveset, as well as his sprite set, comes directly from Sonic Battle for the GBA.

Knuckles is ranked 6th, at the bottom of S tier. Knuckles is extremely strong, as best exemplified by his down attack, which can easily KO other characters despite lacking the typical instant-KO behavior. His other moves also deal great damage and knockback as well. Despite his strength, he also has a surprisingly fast speed on the ground and in the air.

However, Knuckles has some overall terrible, almost -level instant-KO attacks due to his very short range outside of his rock throw. Said range problems give Knuckles a hard time dealing with swordsmen. His Rock Throw has a slow startup, limited range and cannot be used in the air, making it an unviable option when fighting projectile-heavy characters. This means that Knuckles must be very careful with his spacing in order to avoid a disadvantageous situation. Despite his problems, Knuckles is a brilliant character, which puts him near the top.