Super Smash Bros Brawl Sheik

Sheik is an unlockable form of Princess Zelda in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Sheik is the character from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time who plays a major role in the game as the persona of Princess Zelda. Sheik was considered one of the five best characters in Super Smash Bros. Melee. However, in Brawl she has been considered a mid-tier character by many avid Brawl fans.

How to Unlock/Obtain:

1. Use Zelda’s down special move in-game to transform into Sheik.
2. At the character selection screen, select the Zelda/Sheik area. Hover the pointer over your section, then press the following button to toggle between Zelda and Sheik:
3. With a Wii-mote, press 2
4. With a Wii-mote and Nunchuk, press A
5. With a Classic controller, press A
6. With a GameCube controller, press A

Moves/Info:

1. Needle Storm: B
2. Chain: ← + B (or) ← + B
3. Vanish: ↑ + B
4. Transform: ↓ + B
5. Final Smash: Light Arrow (must face the opponent to activate)

Pros:

1. One of the fastest characters in the game
2. Quick close-range attacks
3. Easy combos when used with the throws
4. Needle attacks can prevent opponents from recovering
5. Can withstand lots of damage

Cons:

1. Recovery ability not as great as in Melee
2. Transformation time leaves opening for big attacks
3. Chain use time leaves Sheik vulnerable
4. Aerial attacks have little knockback

Background:

The third installment of the Super Smash Bros. series, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is a fighting game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Wii. The fighters are well-known video game characters from established video game franchises. Throughout the game, one to four players fight on various stages, each attempting to knock their opponents off the screen using a variety of attacks.

Fast Facts:

1. Developer: Sora Ltd. | Game Arts
2. Publisher: Nintendo
3. Modes: 1-4 players online multiplayer via Nintendo WiFi
4. Also includes non-Nindendo characters
5. ESRB Rating: Teen (T)
6. Release Date: Mar. 9, 2008

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