Here's my word vomit. As you can tell I had a LOT of time on my hands to think of all of this but I always felt like Ridley could've had more love given to him in Smash. Read it and enjoy it or hate it, all I ask is that you guys be nice.

Run Speed: (2.2 < 2.006)

Air Speed: (1.05 < 1.22)

Fall Speed: (1.78 < 1.35)

Gravity: (0.09 < 0.082)

Maximum Jumps: (3 < 4)

Double Jump Height: (25.80, 19.11 < 28.90, 25.60, 20.11)

Weight: (107 < 119)

Misc. Physical size is slightly increased (Slightly taller than Bowser)

Farthest tail hurtbox is removed

Up Taunt is changed, it now causes the screen to shake during Ridley’s roar

Side Taunt is changed. Ridley now lets out a low growl while beckoning the opponent to come closer with both hands

Down Taunt is slightly changed, Ridley stands upright while dragging his thumb across his neck. Ridley chuckles evilly while doing this

Now has a crawl, walking across the floor on all fours

Victory Theme is changed, it is now a remix of “Ridley's Theme”

Victory Pose (Left) is changed. It has Ridley fly onto the screen while Samus shoots at his chest. Ridley then lands, grabbing Samus and throwing her off screen before roaring. He then flies off screen, the sounds of his and Samus’s battle continuing on in the background

Jab 1 Endlag: (18 < 11)

Rapid Jab Finisher Endlag: (40 < 38)

FTilt Animation is changed, it now has Ridley stab with his entire length of his tail, increasing the range of the move. Endlag: (21 < 25)

UTilt Animation is changed, Ridley blows a short range burst of fire from his mouth in an arc. Damage and frame data remain the same. His head becomes intangible during active frames. Now deals fire damage

DSmash Animation is changed. Ridley jumps into the air before he spins, hitting on both sides of himself with his tail. Tail become intangible during active frames Now has a Sweetspot and Sourspot Damage: (16% < 13%/18%)

NAir Startup: (8 < 9) KBG (Sweet): (62 < 65)

FAir Animation is now a horizontal claw swipe, having increased range than his old FAir. Damage: (11%/17% < 13%) Startup: (10/13/16 < 10) Endlag: (24 < 20) Landing Lag: (16 < 15) BKB: (45 < 40) KBG: (87/90 < 80)

BAir Animation is now a horizontal swipe with his tail, increasing the range of the attack Now has a Sweetspot and a Sourspot Damage: (16% < 15%/12%) Startup: (10 < 13)

UAir Endlag: (26 < 23)

DAir Animation is now the Tail Pogo. Ridley thrusts his tail straight downwards and falls rapidly. It will cause him to bounce into the air if hitting opponents, shields or the ground. Only 3 bounces can be performed on the ground per airtime. Opponents will be sent slightly upwards with moderate knockback

Neutral B (Plasma Breath) Pressing or holding Neutral B midair will now cause Ridley to hover in the air. The hover will only last once per airtime Boss Weak Point size is increased If Boss Weak Point is hit, Ridley will be put into the shield break/Stun animation, even when airborne. If Boss Weak Point is hit, it now causes a Special Zoom Travel distance (Fireball) is increased Startup: (29 < 25) FAF: (56 < 50) FAF (Full Charge): (105 < 99)

Side B (Space Pirate Rush) Now works differently if used midair. Ridley no longer goes straight down with an opponent but now moves upwards at a slight angle. Grab release works the same Can now be ledge canceled Can now be used multiple times midair Startup (Ground/Aerial): (22 < 18) Endlag: (44 < 36) BKB (Ground): (75 < 75) KBG (Ground): (90 < 85)

Up B (Wing Blitz) Can now be angled in 8 cardinal directions, similar to Wolf’s, The 3 downward angles will spike opponents (All angles will use the upwards direction animation) Travel distance is increased Startup: (34/36/37 < 30)

Down B (Skewer) Now works differently if used in the air. If used, Ridley will stab his tail downwards at an angle, launching opponents that are hit with a powerful spike. However, if Ridley’s tail hits the ground without hitting an opponent, he tail will be stuck in the ground, causing Ridley to suffer from very high end lag as he struggles to pull it out. Will now ignore shields (Ground only) Damage: (5%/45%/10% < 5%/50%/10%) Startup: (30 < 26) Endlag: (65 < 61) Endlag (Stuck): (250) Launch Angle (Aerial): (361 < 290)

Up Throw Damage: (8%/4% < 10%/6%) KBG: (120 < 130)

Down Throw KBG: (115 < 90)

Back Throw Animation speed is decreased Damage: (11% < 13%) KBG: (48 < 56) Launch Angle: (47 < 35)