The thing that makes Leff so strong in these sets is not only his clean technical play or matchup knowledge but its mostly his awareness. Every move his opponent makes every slight mistake is being punished like crazy
I think the biggest indicator of this was when Leffen instantly went for ledge at 150% when Plup was trying to recover. He traded the slight possibility of continuing a high percent stock for a good chance of jamming Plup's recovery. Great decision
@@c.r.3714 wait you think people can't have fans just because they're volatile? Why do you think Hbox or others has fans then. He says what's on his mind and doesn't apologize for it. No walking on eggshells here. He's paid the price for his past actions and deserves to be where he is because he's otherwise a respectable person. The fact that you're trying to call other people edgy for being fans makes you the edgy one I would think.
Jason Jia I’ll admit I’m being a little offensive just from my distaste. That being said, I agree a lot with your comment. It’s probably more reasonable than mine. That being said I will RESPECTFULLY disagree that he is a respectable person. I’m not going to call HBox respectable because I know there’s some passing info of him cheating on a girl or something or another. That being said, Leffen outwardly attacks HBox on his Twitter and in multiple media feeds. The dude has no filter with hating on HBox. I just saw him change his tag to HBox in smash ultimate and ledge camp the entire time, only to win and mock the way HBox celebrates. To me that’s grimy AF. I truly believe if HBox looked like Leffen and vice versa, the community would metaphorically lynch Leffen for being a bully (a term way take more seriously in 2018). This is just where I’m coming from. I still appreciate your post!
I come back to this every now and then. Watching this was like a dream, I was already up for over 24 hours and felt a bit woozy. As it happened, it felt so surreal but oh so right. Couldn’t have ended any better.
@@animania3155 Leffen was always shaming and taunting his opponents on Twitter. He got banned from tournaments for months because they revealed that he harassed people.
I remember watching a bunch of smash highlight videos and in most of them, Leffen was always getting clapped, and I felt so bad, like he was really good at smash, but always came in second place. It is so satisfying to see him win one of the biggest smash tournaments ever, and he truly took the hardest and most heartbreaking paths as a melee player, and to see him come out on top is nothing short of awesome
valy0f if you go through that smashboard post thoroughly, Armada did point out that he had already warned Leffen but he just didnt give a shit so Armada had to bust out the evidence.zip. Sometimes a dick move is a have to, especially considering it’s early days Leffen lol.
Hbox has consistently won most majors for the past year and a half. Let's wait until Leffen can manage at least two in a row before we fall to baseless speculation.
And I agree in turn: if Leffen can bring his performance level at EVO into the realm of consistency, it WILL be his era - I simply doubt his ability to do so. I remember the summer of 2015, where Leffen dominated everyone for two months and then just couldn't do it anymore. Time will tell, but we won't have to wait. SSC starts this Friday, don't miss it. It will be more telling than EVO: the same top players, but now in Bo5.
Pizza Shark HBOX did not win the last Big House, the last EVO, the last Genesis, the Last Summit and the last Smash n Splash. He is the least dominant number one since I can remember. He is always in the top 2-3 in Super Majors, but hasn't won one for a while. He dominates everyone but Armada. But Armada dominantes everyone but Leffen. And Leffen dominates everyone but Hbox. So I can make a big case that Leffen should be the number one.
Joao Pedro Read: "most". And Hbox still winning the majority of majors, which even 2015 Armada couldn't claim. Although EVO has loosened his grip slightly, Hbox has been the most dominant player we've seen since Ken. It could be argued that this is only because of Armada and PP's shaky attendance pre-2016, but to deny the current state of affairs is juvenile. It's a shame to see Hbox not given the respect he is due on such a regular basis. Just google "Melee major tournaments" and look at the history; observe the trends. I'm not going to sit here and explain Melee history to a child. Leffen, incidentally, didn't win the last LTC, the last SmashNSplash, the last CEO, the last GOML, the last Summit, the last Full Bloom, the last Genesis, the last Canada Cup, the last Big House, the last Shine, or the last Dreamhack. What was your argument for him being the best again? The only multi-god tourney he's won in 2018 was EVO, which was almost entirely Bo3 and therefore less relevant than any other mentioned major.
Ninjanugets123 Used to be easy to dislike, matured to become pretty cool. Messy blonde hair. Said he'd win EVO, ended up winning EVO. Nope, nothing like Bakugo at all
I've been following Leffen for so long, he's been working so hard for this, he truly deserves this. Congratulations my dude, you fucking did it. No one's gonna sleep on you now
Fucking epic. I'm so happy that Leffen was finally able to show off his true form. It's only fitting that if he was going to win EVO, he would do it with such dominance. Congratulations to the champion!
The same year he gave us, in my opinion the most intense and epic Dragon Ball FighterZ match to this day, he won melee, a game not even in the same realm when it comes to execution and style (meaning it doesn't have your standard FG physics/mechanics) Leffen is incredible
I've watched Melee and you play Melee on and off for the past 4 years, and you during this top 8 is probably some of the best gameplay I have ever seen in Melee. Congrats on EVO Leffen, I'm so happy you won.
So glad all his hard work has finally paid off, easily one of the greats who deserved to win and has come so close so many times. So happy for you Leff
Not sure if you will read this Leffen. Either way, lots of respect. Ever since you got to the scene I wanted to see you on top. I'm not that much of ssbm player anymore, but I'm really glad to see you won Evo! Also, I wanted to say that the stillness you found is where you'll find victory time and time again. Emotional detachment is something every pro should master. It makes you impenetrable. No matter how annoying the matchup or the mistakes we make are, if we are happy with the result either way and still want to win, this is where champions are born. Grats on figuring that out. You are not a God. You are God. All the best!
I remember a few years ago everyone, including me, hated leffen. He was the bad guy that you would default to rooting against. I don't know when it happened, but I've found that any time leffen is in a match I'm hoping he wins and I don't know why. He is just no longer the bad guy. LETS GO LEFF
All your matches were awesome, it was really exciting watch you, all the effort you gave for this title, these years were worth for your victory, congratulations Leffen!
Andrew McEachin how does that make sense? I'm sure leffen doesn't gross more than any other great player, nor win multiple games, nor win multiple titles. How?
Saskaruto16 I just want the answer. I respect the win 100% by what does it even mean that this guy saved melee. From what? From who? Is it just an anime meme? How is he suddenly bigger than an entire game? Or is it all just hype talk just to hype something?
People seem to be saying that keeping hbox from 3peat means there's more interest inherent in future tournies, and a guarantee spot for melee at evo2019.
You either die a villain or live long enough to become the hero.
you mean play the game or main cloud?
Cloud isn't in melee
You either die a villian or wait until all the good players leaves so you can look good
@@scootssb i was making a reference to alpharad...
@@unbeatblue_z I know
"I will win EVO" one of the most legendary tweets ever
would have been even more legendary if he lost
@@RemixSpace lul
The last one actually
Late af but, I would like to point out that the "I will win EVO" tweet was from fucking January of 2016 so it took him 2 years to actually win.
Ben he didn’t say which Evo 🗿
Leffen's finally transitioned from villain, to the savior of Melee. Why is Melee always feeling like it's on some anime shit? I love it.
why do smashers always gotta compare anything with a basic storyline to fucking anime
mojolito cause a good amount of melee fans are weebs, myself included
fr no anime is as good as melee fam
vehlajatt22
Yikes
Look at his fucking hair. As soon as i first saw this kid i knew a redemption arc was going to happen eventually
The thing that makes Leff so strong in these sets is not only his clean technical play or matchup knowledge but its mostly his awareness. Every move his opponent makes every slight mistake is being punished like crazy
I think the biggest indicator of this was when Leffen instantly went for ledge at 150% when Plup was trying to recover. He traded the slight possibility of continuing a high percent stock for a good chance of jamming Plup's recovery. Great decision
This is leff at his Largest, show respect 😤😤😤
Big Leff
Noticed largest leff
Substantial Leff 😤
Sizable leff
Noticed black dudes don't play Nintendo.
Man has come a long way. Remember when he would throw tantrums because of a simple mistake or loss, now look at him. Mad props Lef ✊
yeah dude is absolutely volatile. not sure why he has fans at all besides for being "le edgy"
@@c.r.3714 wait you think people can't have fans just because they're volatile? Why do you think Hbox or others has fans then. He says what's on his mind and doesn't apologize for it. No walking on eggshells here. He's paid the price for his past actions and deserves to be where he is because he's otherwise a respectable person. The fact that you're trying to call other people edgy for being fans makes you the edgy one I would think.
Jason Jia I’ll admit I’m being a little offensive just from my distaste. That being said, I agree a lot with your comment. It’s probably more reasonable than mine.
That being said I will RESPECTFULLY disagree that he is a respectable person. I’m not going to call HBox respectable because I know there’s some passing info of him cheating on a girl or something or another. That being said, Leffen outwardly attacks HBox on his Twitter and in multiple media feeds. The dude has no filter with hating on HBox. I just saw him change his tag to HBox in smash ultimate and ledge camp the entire time, only to win and mock the way HBox celebrates. To me that’s grimy AF. I truly believe if HBox looked like Leffen and vice versa, the community would metaphorically lynch Leffen for being a bully (a term way take more seriously in 2018). This is just where I’m coming from. I still appreciate your post!
Then came ultimate...
Who do y'all tell leffen was a villan and became melee's best player cuz i dunnow shit abt melee nor his story, can someone help mee
"Until you win a major show your elders some respect"
“My b”
Large Leff
Huge Hjelte
Wide William
Speed Grump Beastin’ Bill
legit laughed at wide william
W I D E W I L L I A M
5:50 "I realized that I could lose, but I could also win." -Leffen 2018
*Slightly larger than average William*
I'm not going to like your comment because you have 420 likes and I don't want to ruin that
Dean McCrorie wtf
@@buttery_gooch6 Whale Features White Fox
RIP Etika no why is your name that?
That shine on Plup was super nasty at the end. Congrats on taking Evo this year.
PixxelTrixx upload more for glory nerd
I don’t know who this “Leffen” guy is, but William Hjelte seems obsessed with him
Underapreciated comment
@@kevooo1250 overappreciated engliah
if yk,yk...
My poor brain cells
Godzilla had a stroke
The last Melee Evo Champion
TheRagingGod rip
Lol RIP melee
We'll be back
I come back to this every now and then. Watching this was like a dream, I was already up for over 24 hours and felt a bit woozy. As it happened, it felt so surreal but oh so right. Couldn’t have ended any better.
Leffen's nose is shinier than my future
jedoss84 lol
Shoulda said brighter then my future
Wtf?!?!
Top 10 movies where the bad guy wins
Vicarious420 😂😂😂😂
Hes not really a bad guy anymore im sure
300, Star Wars III, The Dark Knight, Berserk Golden Age 😇
Who do y'all tell leffen was a villan and became melee's best player cuz i dunnow shit abt melee nor his story, can someone help mee
@@animania3155 Leffen was always shaming and taunting his opponents on Twitter. He got banned from tournaments for months because they revealed that he harassed people.
G A R G A N T U A N
W I L L I A M
*B I G L E F F*
can you please explain this meme I cant find it anywhere
@@ricardomorin7863 well youre not alone i dont know this meme
G O D L E F F
HUMONGOUS HJELTE
@@buttery_gooch6 W I D E W I L L I A M
I remember watching a bunch of smash highlight videos and in most of them, Leffen was always getting clapped, and I felt so bad, like he was really good at smash, but always came in second place. It is so satisfying to see him win one of the biggest smash tournaments ever, and he truly took the hardest and most heartbreaking paths as a melee player, and to see him come out on top is nothing short of awesome
May god strike down the first mans to downvote. This evo was legendary.
The gods are the ones downvoting, because EVO is now property of the Godslayer
This evo (minus smash 4) was hella good
Smah 4 was legendary but in other way
I disliked the video because of your comment.
Orbrun now I dislike you because of your comment. The cycle of hate never ends friend.
Since no more melee at evo I guess leff is champ indefinitely xd
would like your comment but i don't wanna ruin the 69
@@countcrocodile1115 its too late now bud
Why is Leffen’s nose so shiny
100 Subscribers with only one video it's his secret to those clean fox shines
TSM is cheap on makeup artists
Either sweat or grease either way I don’t wanna know
it was almost 110 degrees in vegas so i'd assume sweat
It’s reasonable to be sweaty on stage for the biggest tourney of his career
W U M B O W I L L I A M
I ' m f u c k i n g c h o k i n g .
Congrats man! I popped off so hard when you won i knocked my monitor clean off my desk and now have a slice on the screen. Worth.
I’m so proud of the fact that you declared it and made it a reality.
Leffen is no longer the most hated man in smash. He became a hero
It's just effen now. GARGANTUAN W
so Weffen?
He means F ing
He gave the L to hunglybox
After what Armada did to Leffen, I cant believe Leffen is able still look him in the face w/o hatred
What happened? As far I know Armada is a very respectful player.
@@alex3221 in 2013 leffen was banned and armada was the frontrunner of it
valy0f if you go through that smashboard post thoroughly, Armada did point out that he had already warned Leffen but he just didnt give a shit so Armada had to bust out the evidence.zip. Sometimes a dick move is a have to, especially considering it’s early days Leffen lol.
@@AMPAChannel I know almost nothing about this Leffen guy. What did he do exactly that made people hate him?
@@nolessnothin really to be fair
Congrats Leffen!
-Random person
God slayer has became a God.
Just like kratos
@Lid111 yeah, pretty much. He did controversal stupid things that took him out of the tournament. Self slayer.
@@davidsaavedra7904 what he won how did he take himself out??
The Hbox Era has ended.
So begins the Big Leff Era.
That's kinda of a strech, but it's going to be a back and forth between the two
Hbox has consistently won most majors for the past year and a half. Let's wait until Leffen can manage at least two in a row before we fall to baseless speculation.
And I agree in turn: if Leffen can bring his performance level at EVO into the realm of consistency, it WILL be his era - I simply doubt his ability to do so. I remember the summer of 2015, where Leffen dominated everyone for two months and then just couldn't do it anymore.
Time will tell, but we won't have to wait. SSC starts this Friday, don't miss it. It will be more telling than EVO: the same top players, but now in Bo5.
Pizza Shark HBOX did not win the last Big House, the last EVO, the last Genesis, the Last Summit and the last Smash n Splash. He is the least dominant number one since I can remember. He is always in the top 2-3 in Super Majors, but hasn't won one for a while. He dominates everyone but Armada. But Armada dominantes everyone but Leffen. And Leffen dominates everyone but Hbox. So I can make a big case that Leffen should be the number one.
Joao Pedro Read: "most". And Hbox still winning the majority of majors, which even 2015 Armada couldn't claim. Although EVO has loosened his grip slightly, Hbox has been the most dominant player we've seen since Ken. It could be argued that this is only because of Armada and PP's shaky attendance pre-2016, but to deny the current state of affairs is juvenile. It's a shame to see Hbox not given the respect he is due on such a regular basis.
Just google "Melee major tournaments" and look at the history; observe the trends. I'm not going to sit here and explain Melee history to a child.
Leffen, incidentally, didn't win the last LTC, the last SmashNSplash, the last CEO, the last GOML, the last Summit, the last Full Bloom, the last Genesis, the last Canada Cup, the last Big House, the last Shine, or the last Dreamhack. What was your argument for him being the best again? The only multi-god tourney he's won in 2018 was EVO, which was almost entirely Bo3 and therefore less relevant than any other mentioned major.
The Armada smile at 17:23 after Leffen won was the best part, warms my heart. These guys are brothers in arms.
Take notes Smash 4 community. This is how an Evo Finals should look like.
well not really the smash 4 community's fault for bayonetta existing
Don't blame the Smash 4 community smh
I mean it is kinda bad tho
Don’t blame the Smash 4 community? Don’t kid yourselves, lmao. 4’s grands were bad because the community has no respect for Bayonetta.
Smash 4 could have been melee if people actually used extended dash dancing and more perfect pivots.
14:18 is legit my favourite thing ever! i come back to this video every month or so.
Why is Leffen literally Bakugo
Literally nothing about him is like bakugo lmfao
Tenacity You're just being a neet
Ninjanugets123 Used to be easy to dislike, matured to become pretty cool. Messy blonde hair. Said he'd win EVO, ended up winning EVO.
Nope, nothing like Bakugo at all
Tenacity no explosions
Well for me his win was a big boom for the melee comunity so yeah it’s kind of an explosion.
Seeing you win almost brought tears to my eyes. Congrats Big Leff. 2018 is your year.
I had to comeback to this. I forgot how goddamn awesome it was when Leffen won EVO.
he did it again
@@JayAreAitch your right
I've been following Leffen for so long, he's been working so hard for this, he truly deserves this. Congratulations my dude, you fucking did it. No one's gonna sleep on you now
Finally.
Well deserved.
Fun Fact - Leffen only dropped 2 games the entire tournament (Game 1 against Lucky; Game 1 against H-Box)
Chillin: Show your elders some respe-
Leffen: Hold my Evo
Wow I'm actually happy leffen won. Good job big leff
Great video, editing and storytelling, props to whoever made this. And of course great run and congrats, Leffen
Melee had a great Evo and smash 4 over here with who can hold down the b button the longest
Melee's EVO 2018 was like a rpg post story chapter where the former villain is now the hero
Hope EVO 2019 is just as great!
This aged well
Better than EVO 2020 at least
God Slayer.
Feels nice watching leffen and not being bombarded by ads every 5 minutes
After his match with H-box's puff, it was smooth sailing
Congrats leff, it was a pleasure meeting you at SnS4. Hope to talk to you many more time and to see you win many more tournaments!
W O R L D W I D E
W I L L I A M
I'm honestly so happy for u man. You deserve it congrats
Fucking epic. I'm so happy that Leffen was finally able to show off his true form. It's only fitting that if he was going to win EVO, he would do it with such dominance. Congratulations to the champion!
Been waiting for this for you man. Congrats, so happy for you.
U went thru so much from the visa issue the .zip and now u got here congratz on evo u deserved it
And so many more to come! We will cheer you on! Love from Sweden!
congrats man u deserve it
The same year he gave us, in my opinion the most intense and epic Dragon Ball FighterZ match to this day, he won melee, a game not even in the same realm when it comes to execution and style (meaning it doesn't have your standard FG physics/mechanics)
Leffen is incredible
The villain we deserve
Needed
I've watched Melee and you play Melee on and off for the past 4 years, and you during this top 8 is probably some of the best gameplay I have ever seen in Melee. Congrats on EVO Leffen, I'm so happy you won.
The man, The myth, *THE LEFFEN*
So glad all his hard work has finally paid off, easily one of the greats who deserved to win and has come so close so many times. So happy for you Leff
His nose is more shiny than a fox shine still love him lulll
I rarely comment on videos, but this huge feat must be acknowledged!
Gratulerar Leffen!
Du är verkligen värd den här segern :)
After watching Leffen won EVO and watching this video I’m so pumped up to get better at this game
LETS GO BIG LEFF
Our last Evo Smash Melee World Champion. Salute to Leffen.
LET'S GO, LEFFEN!
Sometimes I just come back and watch this because it’s so inspiring. Big Leff 🦊
Iz about time. Big leff deserved an Evo
In this same summer he put on a godlike set of dragon ball fighterz that is one of the best sets of all of time
I called it from day one of EVO 2018 that leffen would win.
Jayden Yuki someone does that at every tournament to be fair. His win is so great because he has begun so many tournaments on fire only to choke.
CONGRATS!! You played incredibly. Seriously, next level stuff.
The last Super Smash Bros. Melee EVO Champion
My favorite part is Toph uncontrollably laughing when they cut to BenSW in the crowd right after Leffen beats Armada lmfao
This grand final was so much better than the shitty grand finals from smash 4
this is always awesome to see leffen! inspiring
seeing plup having a panic attack always made me so fucking sad :(
Why he had a panic attack?
@@trolazoceja maybe the crowd? there were a lot of people in the audience, i wouldn’t be surprised if that overwhelmed him. but just speculation
12:24 The crowd is clapping to the beat of Dreamland
hey why isnt there any sad music for this one?
Not sure if you will read this Leffen. Either way, lots of respect. Ever since you got to the scene I wanted to see you on top. I'm not that much of ssbm player anymore, but I'm really glad to see you won Evo!
Also, I wanted to say that the stillness you found is where you'll find victory time and time again. Emotional detachment is something every pro should master. It makes you impenetrable. No matter how annoying the matchup or the mistakes we make are, if we are happy with the result either way and still want to win, this is where champions are born. Grats on figuring that out. You are not a God. You are God. All the best!
2018 best player will be leffen or plup, I wanna see them in GFs at big house
Larvitar Dratini it won’t be plup with his panic attacks. 😂🤷🏻♂️
@@truthful_liar13 what a terrible comment
are you seriously making fun of someone for having a panic attack
Nice job editing this! I like you put in the whole finals
Leffen lookin' TAS.
JMoto The King speedrun?
Leffen is the best example of a hard working player that he may not always get the #1 but when he does it is so satisfying
Then: Respect your elders...
Now: Respect your GRAND elders
I truly believe: EVO 2018 Leffen is the best melee player to ever exsist.
Ppmd at jus prime was a monster
I will win Evo
Yea probably.
I am howtobasic
I am god
f
Guts is a badass
This was so beautiful. You can see how grateful he is despite being a heel throughout all of melee history.
I remember a few years ago everyone, including me, hated leffen. He was the bad guy that you would default to rooting against. I don't know when it happened, but I've found that any time leffen is in a match I'm hoping he wins and I don't know why. He is just no longer the bad guy. LETS GO LEFF
You deserve it, Leffen. Congratulations on all your hard work paying off.
"He is the Venom...in the Spider-Man series." *LOL*
The music at the Plup vs Leffen moment really made every moment feel amazing
Played like a demon.
HUGE ups to Leffen. This is poetic justice at its finest.
I willa win da evo...
I wona da evo!
I ZA WARUDOED da evo
You either rot away as the villain, or struggle to become the hero. Good on Leffen.
Leffen is my Dad
Same
Sully G. Your mom is my dad
@@George-me6vt Wait... Uncle?
All your matches were awesome, it was really exciting watch you, all the effort you gave for this title, these years were worth for your victory, congratulations Leffen!
Most of those songs were from Nitro Fun. Good song choice!
the greatest melee redemption arc
Leffen is too big for smash
Andrew McEachin how does that make sense? I'm sure leffen doesn't gross more than any other great player, nor win multiple games, nor win multiple titles.
How?
Saskaruto16 I just want the answer. I respect the win 100% by what does it even mean that this guy saved melee. From what? From who? Is it just an anime meme? How is he suddenly bigger than an entire game? Or is it all just hype talk just to hype something?
Hbox is the answer you're looking for 332
People seem to be saying that keeping hbox from 3peat means there's more interest inherent in future tournies, and a guarantee spot for melee at evo2019.
greg nubody odd. I think that's pure superstition. I still think it's hype/anime
That taunt at the end of grand finals was the most leffen thing I have ever seen