Hero has caused a rift in the Smash community. Ultimate's The Hero has been officially banned in South Australia ... "As of August 14th Hero is banned at competitive events run by SASC," they start. William “Leffen” Hjelte is a top Smash Melee player who has been trying to dual compete in Ultimate too. Ultimate tournaments. Smash Bros Ultimate’s newest fighter Hero has officially been banned in South Australia due to the character being “anti-competitive.” South Australia Smash Central has officially banned Hero from their Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hero Character is Being Banned from Tournaments. Super Smash Bros. In conclusion, 'The Hero' has certainly stirred up some controversy in the Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros. Some South Australian tournaments ban Super Smash Bros. Super Smash Bros Ultimate pro Eric ‘ESAM’ Lew of Panda Global has weighed in on the controversy over the game’s newest fighter Hero. Hero has garnered a lot of controversy ever since his moveset was first revealed on July 30th, 2019. One of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s DLC fighter has been under constant controversy since the first day of his release in July. And the outspoken player has already called for The Hero to be banned.