1. Charizard’s Flare Blitz

Yes, it’s risky, and yes, Charizard takes some damage. But when you connect a Flare Blitz that KOs your opponent and flies across the stage, the explosion alone makes it all worth it. Bonus points for the salt it generates in your opponent.

2. Little Mac’s KO Punch

The small window of opportunity makes this incredibly difficult to land, especially when your opponent is hyper-aware of it. But that’s exactly what makes it so satisfying. The jaw-cracking sound effect seals the deal.

3. Yoshi’s Down Air

Not a single attack, but a flurry of stomping Yoshi feet stacking up damage mid-air. Landing the full duration of this move feels ridiculously rewarding.

4. Link’s Remote Bomb

Placing a remote bomb strategically or even planting it directly on an opponent before detonating it is a whole new level of satisfaction. Bonus points for those stylish setups.

5. Lucas’s Back Air

Patience and timing are key for Lucas’s back air, but the sweet meteor smash makes it worth it. That nonchalant flip kick hits harder than it looks.

6. Wario’s Waft

This one-shot move takes time to charge, but that’s what makes it so gratifying. Land it perfectly, and you’ll have your opponent rethinking everything they know about flatulence.

7. Zelda’s Forward Air

The sweet spot on Zelda’s forward air is small, but landing it is deadly and oh-so-satisfying. Where was this move when Zelda kept getting kidnapped by Ganon?

8. Mega Man’s Down Air

A meteor smash with a detached robotic hand, accompanied by a satisfying sound effect, makes Mega Man’s down air a literal punch to your opponent’s hopes.

9. Marth and Lucina’s Neutral B

Their horizontal sword stab feels like slicing through butter, especially when you pierce with a fully charged tip. Add in the joy of shield breaking, and it’s pure bliss.

10. Mr. Game & Watch’s Judge (9)

It’s the ultimate RNG attack, but when you pull a 9 and hear that dramatic “ping,” it’s one of the most satisfying moments in the game.

11. King Dedede’s Forward Smash

Slow and powerful, Dedede’s hammer forward smash feels incredible, especially when you crush a smaller character like a whack-a-mole.

12. Ness’s Forward Smash (Bat)

This attack isn’t just nostalgic—it’s ASMR. Whether you’re smashing projectiles back or landing it directly on an opponent, Ness’s bat hits hard and sounds amazing.

13. Captain Falcon’s Knee of Justice

Dating back to Melee, the knee remains one of the most iconic moves in the game. The stun and lightning effects add to its legendary status.

14. Jigglypuff’s Rest

High-risk, high-reward. Landing Rest KOs at low percentages feels incredible, but missing it will leave you wide open. Still, that risk makes the reward even sweeter.

15. Ganondorf’s Down Air (Stomp)

This powerhouse move is as beastly as the Dark Lord himself. It feels fantastic to land, whether it’s a short-hop spike or an all-out aerial stomp.

16. Mario’s Forward Air

A simple yet effective meteor smash. Sometimes, simplicity wins, and Mario’s forward air is the perfect example of that.

17. Luigi’s Super Jump Punch

Luigi’s fiery uppercut hits like a truck, complete with the iconic home-run bat sound effect. It’s as if Luigi’s releasing years of pent-up frustration for living in Mario’s shadow.

18. Simon and Richter’s Holy Water + Forward Smash

Trapping your opponent in holy water and winding up a forward smash is one of the most satisfying combos in the game. The crack of the whip makes it even better.

19. Donkey Kong’s Forward Smash

The wind-up and sheer power of DK’s forward smash make it immensely satisfying. It’s the ultimate “clap,” especially when it secures a KO.

20. Captain Falcon’s Falcon Punch

The definition of satisfaction. The Falcon Punch has been an iconic move since the beginning, and landing one never fails to make you feel like a legend.

That’s it—20 of the most satisfying attacks to land in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.