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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Challenges List, Rewards

There’s a bunch of Challenges to complete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. We’ve collected them all in one handy place, alongside the rewards.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a content-packed game. There are 74 fighters, over 100 stages and close to 900 music tracks. There are also plenty of different modes to complete, each with associated Challenges. These Challenges grant rewards, and are worth working towards to build up a nice collection of items and currency. To help you complete the full list, we’ve detailed all of them in this Super Smash Bros Ultimate Challenges List. We’ll list all of them for each mode and character. There’s also info on all of the rewards you can earn while playing.

For more on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, be sure to head over to our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Guides Hub. It’s full of useful info on the game. From essential tips and tricks, to a detailed breakdown of every single character.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Challenges

On top of the huge roster you need to unlock, the near 1000 different Spirits to collect and the music tracks to buy, there are also Challenges to work on. There’s around 20 per mode, each with its own set of rewards. They’re worth doing, though there’s no way to see which rewards you can get before you’ve completed them. Luckily we’ve listed them all below, broken up by mode.

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Classic Mode Challenges List and Rewards

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Classic Mode has its own set of Challenges to complete. We’ve listed all of them below, alongside rewards.

CharacterChallengeReward
Donkey KongComplete classic mode with 3.0 intensity or more.2500 Gold
GreninjaScore 98000 points or higher with Greninja in Bonus Mode.Lugia
InklingGet 1,400,000 or higher score in the credits.Classic Ticket
King DededeIn team battle, play a total of 8 rounds.Snack (M)
LinkDefeat Ganon the Demon King.Champion’s Outfit
LucinaKO Fire Emblem fighters a total of 20 times.Ike (Path of Radiance)
Maxim TomatoComplete the classic mode and get 5 recovery items.Pig
Mega ManUse Mega Man to complete the Classic Mode.Mega Man Retro Medley
PalutenaUse Palutena to complete the Classic Mode.Daybreak
PichuKO 20 Pokemon.Battle (Wild Pokemon): Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl
PikachuKO 20 Giant Fighters.Sluggish Shield
RichterBeat Dracula.Black Night
SnakeDon’t use any continues and clear intensity of 5.0 using Snake.Calling to the Night
WendyKO 15 opponents in Horde Battle.1500 Gold
Wii Fit TrainerUse a ticket thrice.Cappy Hat
ZeldaClear Intensity 9.9.Regal Crown

That’s it for Classic Mode Challenges. For more on Classic Mode, including the character unlock order, head over to our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Classic Mode Guide.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Smash Challenges List and Rewards

Super Smash Bros Ultimate has a generic set of Challenges to complete. We’ve listed all of the Smash Challenges below, alongside rewards.

CharacterChallengeReward
BayonettaComplete a Squad Strike.800 GP
BowserDefeat a Lv.3 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, 300% handicap for you, and 0% handicap for the CPU.All Primaries Sticker
Captain FalconDefeat a Lv.5 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, 500 stamina.1500 GP
Chain ChompWith pac-Man, get a Final Smash of 7650 score.Namco Arcade ’80s Retro Medley 1 Song
DaisyDefeat a Lv.5 CPU with a margin of 3 points in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, and 3 minute time limit.1500 GP
Dark SamusHave 5 special conditions in Custom Smash.Health Drain
Donkey KongGet to 250% or more damage.Classic ticket
Dr. MarioDefeat a Lv.5 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, and have 2 or more stocks remaining.1200 GP
Ice ClimbersFight 8 humans.3000 GP
IncineroarUse a single attack to deal 40% or greater damage.Mecha Suit
InklingUse Splat roller to bury a Lvl.9 CPU 3 times.Inkling (Boy) Spirit
IsabelleUse fishing rod to damage an opponent 5 times.Isabelle Hat
King K. RoolDefeat a Lv.9 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, and have 2 or more stocks remaining.2000 GP
Little MacUse KO Uppercut in a Boxing Ring.Bear Hugger Spirit
LuigiKO 3 opponents in 10 seconds in Super Sudden Smash.Ninja Suit
Mr. Game and WatchUse Judge to KO an opponent.Flagman Spirit
PichuDefeat a Lv.5 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, 300% handicap for you, and 0% handicap for the CPU.Aryll Spirit
RidleyUse Skewer to critically hit an opponent 4 times in 1 battle.Meta Ridley Spirit
RobinUse flurry attack to KO a Lvl.9 CPU.Duty (Ablaze) Song
RyuDefeat a Lv.9 CPU in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, 500 stamina.4000 GP
SheikDefeat a Lv.3 CPU with a margin of 3 points in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, and 3 minute time limit.1000 SP
SimonUse your Final Smash.Yoko Belnades Spirit
Smash BallHave a human player winning a 32 player tournament.1000 SP
SquirtleUse an item to KO an opponent.Snack (M)
VillagerKO 3 opponents in 1 minute.Goo-Goo Buggy
YoshiDefeat a Lv.9 CPU with a margin of 3 points in a 2-player battle. No spirits, no handicaps, and 3 minute time limit.Shield Spacer

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Adventure Challenges List and Rewards

The World of Light Adventure Mode is full of Spirits to collect and puzzles to solve. There are a fair few Challenges to complete as well, each with its own rewards to claim.

CharacterChallengeReward
BayonettaUnlock your first Dojo.800 SP
Bowser Jr.Free 30 spirits in Adventure Mode.Toy-Con Visor
DharkonDefeat Dharkon.Dharkon Song
Dr. MarioAwaken a total of 25 fighters.Geo Stelar and Omega Xis Spirit
DrillGet all Adventure Skills.Classic Ticket
Duck HuntClear the final round without being KO ’d.Mew Spirit
FoxRescue 100 spirits.5000 SP
GaleemDefeat Galeem.Galeem Song
Galeem and DharkonGet the true ending.Galeem/Dharkon Song
GanondorfAs Ganondorf, defeat the first stage without a KO.Majora’s Mask
Hocotate BombComplete the mode.Masked Man Spirit
InklingStart a New Game.20,000 SP
IsabelleAwaken a total of 50 fighters.Elma Spirit
King K. RoolClear Light Realm of all obstacles.Clip and Snip Spirit
KirbyUnlock the Gym.Minor Circuit
LucinaWin all the battles.Dragon Spirit
MarioUse your spirit abilities to remove an obstacle.2000 GP
OlimarOpen 20 chests.Putty Spirit
PAC-MANFree 60 spirits.Toy-Con Outfit
PeachUnlock all the facilities.Classic Ticket
PichuAwaken all the fighters.Manaphay Spirit
Rosalina and LumaGet your first adventure skill.Snack (M)
RoyAwaken your first fighter.Mappo Spirit
WarioUnlock your first store.1200 SP
YoshiUnlock Explore.800 SP

That’s it for Super Smash Bros Ultimate Adventure Challenges. For more on World of Light, be sure to head on over to our Super Smash Bros Ultimate World of Light Guide.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Spirits Board Challenges List and Rewards

The Spirit Board offers up a selection of curated battles for players to fight. There are also Challenges associated with the mode as well. We’ve listed them all below, alongside their associated awards.

CharacterChallengeReward
Ice ClimbersFind a bounty 30 times.Max Spirit Board Targets Increased
IncineroarDefeat a Legend class 10 times.Classic Ticket
IsabelleFight the Advanced class 10 times.Shuffle All Sticker
King DededeHave 4 bounties ready to appear.Filler Sticker
LinkDefeat a Legend class.Max Spirit Board Targets Increased
Little MacDefeat an Ace class.Sluggish Shield
MewtwoDefeat a Novice class 20 times.Snack (M)
NessDefeat an Advanced class thrice and do not use spirit.Karin Spirit
PeachUse your battle items a total of 10 times.Weak Minions
SonicHave 10 of your board items on the Spirit Board.All Supports Sticker
Special FlagGet a total of 3000 SP.Jelfonzo Spirit
TikiUse spirit team against a spirit board enemy.Rematch Sticker
Toon LinkDo not use Free the Spirit items and find 10 spirits.Zero (Metal Gear Solid 3) Spirit

That’s all of the Spirits Challenges in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. For more info on Spirits, head over to our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Spirits Guide.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Spirits Mode

There are separate Challenges associated with Spirits in general. We’ve listed all of the Spirits Challenges below, alongside the rewards.

CharacterChallengeReward
BombermanFind 777 unique spirits.Dr. Wright Spirit
Chef KawasakiDismiss spirits and get 10 cores.Damage 50%
InklingFind 10 unique spirits.Agitha Spirit
IsabelleGet a spirit and leave it at Explore 3 times.Snack (M)
IvysaurGet a spirit and leave it at Dojo 3 times.2000 GP
MewtwoUse Summon to get a legend class.Snack (L)
ShulkGet a spirit and leave it at the Gym 3 times.1500 SP
VillagerEnhance a spirit a total of 5 times.10,000 SP
Young LinkSell 5 different items 5 times.Snack (M)

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Games & More Challenges List and Rewards

There are a few different modes hidden away in the Games & More section of the menu. Here are all of the Challenges associated with it:

CharacterChallengeReward
Captain FalconGet 3 Cruel Smash KOs in Solo.3000 GP
KenUse Ken to clear Century Smash using only the special moves.Classic Ticket
LinkClear Century Smash solo within 5 minutes on the Great Plateau Tower.Champion’s Wig
LuigiDeal damage and taunt 3 times in All-Star Smash Solo using Luigi.Mario (Wedding)
Mega ManUse a meteor smash to KO an opponent in All-Star Smash.Snack (M)
PitClear Century Smash Solo in 4 minutes.Masked Lumen
Sandbag20 continuous hits in training mode.Lion
VillagerGet 3 KO in All-Star Smash Solo.1000 SP
WolfUse Wolf to clear Century Smash Solo in 5 minutes.2500 GP

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Online Challenges and Rewards

There are a host of Challenges linked with the Online Mode in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. We haven’t quite unlocked all of them yet, but we’ve listed the ones we have so far below.

CharacterChallengeReward
BowserComplete 200 Quickplay battles
GanondorfUse at least 10 different fighters in Quickplay
SamusGet 3 KOs in a single Quickplay battleSnack (M)
CorrinComplete 50 Quickplay battles
IncineroarDefeat an opponent with a higher Global Smash Power than you 10 times in Quickplay
MarioCaim 5 Smash tags1000 SP
NessClaim 10 Smash Tags2000 SP
Spring Man Use at least 30 different fighter in Quickplay
SquirtleDefeat an opponent with a higher Global Smash Power than you 5 times in Quickplay
FalcoGet a total of 100 KOs
Little MacParticipate in 10 arena battles
LucarioComplete 100 Quickplay battles
Squid Sisters Claim 50 Smash Tags

Be sure to check out our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Online Guide for more info on the Online Mode .

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Other Challenges List and Rewards

The rest of the Challenges in Super Smash Bros Ultimate are catagorized under the Other section. You can find a list of all of the Super Smash Bros Ultimate Other Challenges below:

CharacterChallengeReward
JigglypuffUnlock 750 music tracks.Final Destination Ver. 2
LucasGet 7777 SP or higher.Snack (M)
MarioGet 5000 Gold or more.Yakuman Player
Mii BrawlerCreate 3 different Mii fighters.Business Suit
NessPlay the game for 20 hours.Prince’s Crown
PeachBuy an item from the vault during the Sunday Sale.Piantas
R.O.B.Create your first playlist.Vault
Rosalina and LumaGet 10 different Mii Headgear.Cat Hat
SnakeGet 10 different Mii Outfits.Cat Suit
Wii Fit TrainerUnlock 10 fighters (not including Mii fighters).1500 Gold

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Challenge Hammer Smash

If there’s a particularly tricky challenge that is causing you trouble in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you can break its tile with a hammer instead. You get one use for every six tiles that you unlock, and all you have to do is select the hammer option in the bottom right corner while at the Challenges screen.

For more on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you'll want to visit our Super Smash Ultimate Guides Hub. There's also our Super Smash Ultimate Spirits Guide for everything you need to know about Spirits, and our guide on the fastest way to unlock characters in Super Smash Ultimate. Finally, you'll want to take a look at our Super Smash Ultimate Character Guides. There's one for every single fighter in the game, with movesets, Alternate Costumes and more.

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