Gold

Learn how to farm gold in Super Smash Bros. by manipulating button inputs in Smash or using a specific Classic Mode strategy for maximum earnings.

Gold (G) is one of two currencies in Super Smash Bros. It is used to buy items from the Vault Shop and to continue failed attempts in Classic Mode. Items purchased from the Vault Shop may be gone once you can afford them, but they should return eventually.

Playing Smash or completing Challenges are the fastest ways to earn gold.

Smash

At the end of a match in Smash (Smash, Squad Strike, Tourney, and Special Smash), you are rewarded gold based on the number of button inputs during the round. You can increase this by repeatedly tapping down on the Control Stick to make your fighter crouch and stand. The game registers this as significant action, awarding more gold. The rate of gold per down input depends on the number of human players. Against a CPU, you earn approximately 1.21 gold per tap, averaging 300-500 gold per minute. With two human players, the rate is approximately 0.905 gold per down input, but more inputs per game can lead to 400-600 gold per minute. You do not earn extra gold in Sudden Death; ensure someone self-destructs before the round timer expires, or self-destruct during Sudden Death.

To perform the two-player method without a friend, you can use both of your Joy-Cons as separate controllers. Detach them from the system. On the fighter select screen, click "P1" until it shows "None." Click "Disconnect" under the Dual Joy-Con controller image. Then, press SL + SR simultaneously on a single Joy-Con. Click "CPU" on the other player's tile until it shows "None." Press SL + SR on the second Joy-Con. You can now control two players and crouch with both fighters for more gold. You can hold the Joy-Cons vertically if more comfortable, just remember which way is down on the control stick.

For optimal gold farming, set the following rules:

• Time Limit: 5:00
• FS Meter: Off
• Spirits: Off
• CPU Lv.: 1
• Damage Handicap: Off
• Stage Selection: Ω Form Only (ensures no stage hazards and makes self-destruction easier)
• Items: Set None
• First to: 1 Win
• Stage Morph: Off
• Stage Hazards: Off
• Team Attack: Off
• Launch Rate: 0.5x
• Underdog Boost: Off
• Pausing: On (does not impact gold earn rate)
• Score Display: On
• Show Damage: Yes

Name this rule set something memorable, like "Gold Farming." If you prefer to farm with a CPU, consider creating a custom stage that separates you from the CPU to avoid input disruption.

Classic Mode

Classic Mode is another way to earn gold. Aiming for an intensity score of 9.9 with each fighter naturally amasses gold. The starting intensity influences the final gold reward. If an attempt goes poorly, do not quit mid-match; instead, lose a stock and quit on the continue screen to receive rewards earned so far. A Classic Ticket appears to approximately double gold on a completed run but may not be worthwhile if you quit. The fastest strategy for gold farming is to start on an intensity of 5.0, win the first round, lose a stock in the second, and then quit, yielding approximately 300G. Repeating this method earns more gold than completing the entire route. This method offers a break from tapping down and provides additional rewards like SP and Snacks.