With the dust settling around Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, attention is shifting to the potential inclusion of its new characters in the next Super Smash Bros. installment. Given that Fire Emblem already boasts eight representatives in the current Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster, it's highly probable that at least one new character will be added to a future game, especially with the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon. Should this happen, several characters from Fortune's Weave stand out as prime candidates.
Eshmel
Eshmel's potential inclusion hinges on offering something unique, rather than simply replicating existing characters. Their trident-wielding class is a first for Smash Bros. and offers a distinct combat style. The class also provides access to white magic, including the Seraphim spell, which would be relevant given the prevalence of undead enemies in Fortune's Weave. Advanced starlight spells could also offer interesting offensive capabilities.
Peppe
Peppe presents a potential niche character with a focus on speed, contrasting with his notoriously low strength in Fortune's Weave. Such a kit could translate into a unique playstyle in Smash Bros., leaning into his rapid movement while making him a glass cannon. The difficulty in recruiting Peppe in the game could also inform a playful, albeit challenging, character design.
Cai
Cai appears to be a natural fit for the Smash Bros. arena, with a distinct spear-based combat style and the ability to summon ornius dinosaur-birds for mobility and trampling attacks. His Blaze Art special could serve as a potent area-of-effect attack. Alternatively, Cai could function similarly to the Pokémon Trainer, cycling through different mounts—each with unique abilities—such as the swift ornius, a powerful horse, or an airborne-capable mount.
Goliath
Fire Emblem titles often feature imposing armored characters, a archetype currently underrepresented in the Smash Bros. roster. Goliath, with his large stature and aggressive fighting style, could fill this void, offering a tank-like presence akin to Bowser or Donkey Kong. Unlike other potential candidates like Buccar or Jasmine, Goliath’s straightforward, powerful approach makes him a compelling choice for a heavy fighter.
Dante
Dante is noted as a character simply because she is appealing, suggesting a potentially engaging personality or design that could translate well to a fighting game format.
Fabio
Fabio stands out as a strong candidate due to his aggressive magic-based combat, a niche not fully explored by existing Smash Bros. characters. While characters like Zelda offer defensive magic and Ness and Lucas have offensive spells, Fabio’s Agarthan brand of magic, potentially including Mire for range and Death for a powerful ultimate, along with Warp for recovery, would provide a distinct magical offensive style. Fabio is considered the best character from Fortune's Weave and would be the ideal singular addition to the roster.
