Mods / Buddies

• CC. Round Buddyby EquinoxDoodlesWhat a happy little checker piece200.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• FFloweyby ShauntYour best friend! Undertale, Flowey (c) Toby Fox If you like what I make, please consider supporting or commissioning me via Ko-fi!164.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• VVillagerby PolloppHave a villager watch you fight!91.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• FFinal Smash Buddyby 76561198851329362Super Smash bros. Brawl's signature finishers are here! Build up your Final Smash meter by hitting opponents with a melee attack, then unleash a custom finisher with neutral special! Get FINAL DESTINATION (BRAWL) here: Few things to note: - Press SHIELD + TAUNT in Practice Mode to instantly charg...86.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• AAnnoying Dog (Buddy)by Aestha*bark bark* "I'm a buddy now as well!" Have the Annoying Dog from UNDERTALE by your side in battle with this buddy!! Want to play as the Annoying Dog? Check out the Character Version!85.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• CChaoby Bar-KunDISCLAIMER: I DON'T WANT ANY OF MY SPRITES USED FOR OTHER GAMES, IF YOU WANT TO USE THEM, CONTACT ME. Your very own little chao buddy, Straight from the Sonic Adventure games! They follow you around, cheer for you and get sad if you're losing, and they come in many flavors! The chao have a pretty...78.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 1100% Accurate Buddyby RadRobbieWant to play a fair match with your friends but still have the spirit of 100% Accurate Fox with you? Forget balancing, try this buddy!71.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• TTerraria Bunnyby poiuygfdThe bunny from Terraria as a buddy. Credits to Terraria for the sprites. Also try my Town Bunny Buddy69.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• BBig Yoshi (Buddy)by SB-2749The infamous Big Yoshi from Super Mario RPG is here! He'll do his best to support you from sidelines, while remaining as immobile as possible. He might once in a while even lay a helpful item for you! (Unfortunately, you cannot use it.) If you equip this while playing as the Big Yoshi fighter, he...69.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• MMini Crewmateby Buttercup <3This little buddy will follow you around and watch your back for those sneaky impostors! ...Or will they? Credit to CircleGuy/tdude for Crewmate and the Polus Outpost stage! Go download them, they're great. Crewmate: Polus Outpost:65.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• CCrewmate Armyby OrsaGet your own army of Crewmates buddies! Every Crewmate that spawns is randomized, with their own color, hat and role. You start every match with 3 Crewmates, kill your opponents to get more! Your Crewmates can also get hit, and will die if they take too much damage! A Crewmate can play a range of...62.4k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• 1100% Accurate Waluigiby Doctor FluxWaluigi as a Buddy so he is not playable just like in Smash and what makes this mod 100% accurate61.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• BBalloon Boyby 76561199389692501"Hahaha!" The friendly and ever-so-lovable Balloon Boy from Five Nights at Freddy's joins Rivals of Aether as a buddy! Sprites by me, Five Nights at Freddy's by Scott Cawthon #FNAF58.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• NNikoby Aestha"I'm not a cat!!" Have Niko from OneShot by your side in a match with this buddy!! If you like OneShot, you should know that I also made a Refuge Stage!57.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• NNavi (Zelda)by VVizardNavi, the faithful companion to Link in Ocarina of Time is here, make your enemies Listen to your Taunt, but also Watch Out for enemy attacks54.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• AAmong Drip 2by Lily 3D BLASTWhen the imposter is sus! 😳 (2) yeah i actually put effort into this Crewmate by CircleGuy:52.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• BBig Chungusby 76561198437045702Big Chungus Ooh Nah Nah, I am a 'meme' of fat 'Bugs Bunny' Ooh Nah Nah51.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• WWolf Buddyby Buttercup <3The classic Minecraft pet, the Wolf is here! The best part about the Wolf here is that they can't die, so no heartbreak is required!46.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SSaibaman (Assist)by 76561198332188297he explode spriting by Smiley coding by DarkDakurai want to make an assist yourself? the template by Bulldoger can be found here: also try Vegeta also also go check out Vegeta's home stage46.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SShields & Grabs Modby Golden EpsilonSome saw it as an impossibility. Some saw it as inevitable. SHIELDS AND GRABS ARE IN! Just use this buddy, (select it as a buddy for each character that you want to use shields) and you instantly get shields, pummels, and all four throws! HOW TO GRAB: Shielding is done by parrying, if you attack...45.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• PPyukumukuby AzraelThe Sea Cucumber Pokemon, Pyukumuku, is here to help you out as a buddy! Watch as they squirm along the stage, and give you a morale boost because they love you! My first buddy and completed RoA project! I love my Pyukie, and I put a lot of love into this buddy. I hope you love them as much as I do!45.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• WWeaverling - Buddyby OrsaThe Weaverling, from Hollow Knight, makes its debut into Rivals of Aether as a buddy ! Unfortunately, he won't help you in battle, but isn't he so cute ? This mod was developed by the ZP Mods team. We are also currently making a Hollow Knight mod. If you're interested in following our progress, y...44.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SSkid and Pumpby Silly WillyITS A SPOOKY MONTH.44.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• MM-Oby 76561198807437777This little buddy from the movie Wall-E will follow you around while you fight, and occasionally clean up some . Wall-E character available too: Credit: WALL-E, Walt Disney Picture/Pixar Animation Studios (2008)43.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• SSkull Trumpetby EpicSpooderit's spooky season my boys... don't forget to thank mr skeltal *doot doot*41.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• MMacho Pichuby RoeThe most powerful rival. He's a buddy, as he is too powerful to be a proper character. This has been my unchanged avatar for many many years so I had fun with this. I put a lot of effort in to make sure it's not just your average single sprite meme buddy, this is the real deal, high quality. Note...41.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• TTheoby FORESKIN REVIEWSTheo is a close ally of Madeline, travelling up the same Celeste mountain adventuring and taking selfies along the way!40.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTerminiMontageby amogusJeremy, aka TerminalMontage, is joining Rivals, as a buddy. He has different taunts for every char (that includes base cast, Sandbert and Guadua, compatibility soon.) (by Batit., aka Sophia in Discord) Link for my Discord Server, send anything about bugs and stuff here:39.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• PPhone Guyby 76561199083081091The animatronics do get a bit quirky at night taunt to turn phone guy off37.7k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• SSandbert Jr.by CapnYoungbloodThe First Custom Buddy! Pair him up with Sandbert Sr. (The First Rival) for maximum effect.37.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• [[Buddy] NES Kirbyby bubbyboytooStraight from Kirby's Adventure, Kirby has arrived on the scene to spectate your battles and wander about aimlessly! You'll still love him, though. Everyone loves him. (Sprites ripped from Kirby's Adventure by Drshnaps, includes custom sounds ripped by J-Sinn and Superjustinbros)36.6k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• RRubik's Cube Miniby NitoThe Rubik's Cube Mini is the small buddy version of the regular Rubik's Cube character. It was inspired by smaller Rubik's Cube versions that you can buy irl, for example your keychain. The buddy has some special animations not usual for buddies, such as spawn and death animations. These also mat...36.5k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• HHype Dogby MawralHype Dog from Blazblue arrives in Rivals of Aether - This interactive buddy pops off each time you land a KO or an impressive combo. Code and Art by me. Largely based on the original sprites by ArcSys. Also check out Epinel:36.2k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• PPaimonby MoYuYuBeing caught by an anchor, Paimon came to the Rivals of Aether by accident! This emergency food cute character from Genshin Impact floats around you, avoiding deadly attacks, and decides to give everyone she met an ugly nickname.35.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• PPoochy (BUDDY)by Charizard6903It's Yoshi's best canine companion, Poochy! He's not here to barge recklessly through the opposition, though; he's happy to stand by, look cute, and cheer on his beloved master!34.3k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
• GGirlfriendby ShauntIt's a Friday(?) night, and your girlfriend has come to watch you and your opponents fight it out! In the meantime, she'll be funking to some music on the sidelines. This buddy will always try to be in the center of the stage, and how fast the animation plays is depending on the BPM of the music/...33.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• KKirby Fighters Buddyby 76561198802167451The Destined Rivals of Aether. Features: This buddy turns Rivals of Aether into something resembling Kirby Fighters. Try out new battles in an entirely different style! This buddy gives you a health bar. The total amount of health scales based on the amount of stocks set. (100 Health per stock.)...32.9k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• JJames Sunderland (Buddy)by ViviVinyaSurviving from Silent Hill, James arrives in Rivals to lend his support! When used with his counterpart, Pyramid Head, he won't let his monster get away without a fight! When used with the Pyramid Head fighter, Pyramid Head gains a different intro animation and a collaborative victory portrait. B...32.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• Ssans announcer buddyby 76561198973223391Og Hime Announcer Buddy by Slugger all credit to them, sans sprite by Shaunt,and made by me.32.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• HHivelingby 76561198807437777"Weak, but hard-working and numerous. Their hairy little bodies are filled with a thick, sweet, golden liquid. Good to keep a few on you for long hunts." A little Hiveling from Hollow Knight will follow you around in battle as a buddy. This buddy was released alongside my Hornet character mod, ch...32.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• CChaos Emeraldsby 76561198362619969From Sonic the Hedgehog, the Chaos Emeralds arrive in Aether! When a player has this buddy equipped, the Chaos Emeralds will travel across the stage, which you can take for yourself. Attack enemies to take their Emeralds until you have all seven, then transform by double-jumping! You take 1% dama...32.4k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• UUnlock Potentialby 76561198362619969Unleash your full power! This Buddy allows you to unlock the full potential of certain characters, making them stronger in a way only they can get. It has different effects for each compatibility, but it most often allows you to use their installs or transformations without any cost. You'll see a...32.2k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• HHeavy Weapons Buddyby MondoYou are no match for him31.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• TTurbo Modeby 76561198992447392Go beyond the limit and create impossible combos with Turbo Buddy! How does this buddy differ from RoA's Turbo mode? It has THREE modes: 1. Default Turbo: Cancel any hit into anything. 2. Limited Turbo: Cancel any hit into anything that isn't the same move. Activate it by holding the joystick dow...31.7k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• JJoe Biden(ASSIST)by Final H-GThe 46th US President Joe Biden! He will assist you by doing his ultimate attack Biden Blast. (Press Taunt to activate the assist when it's ready) If you want to make an assist yourself, you can use this template made by Bulldoger:31.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTalking Flowerby FlophawkI wonder what goombas taste like? With the Talking Flower rooting for you with live commentary, you'll never know peace again! Includes 213 handpicked voicelines from Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Features support for basic and advanced compatability! Basic has a special line on taunt, and advanced l...31.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• CClassic Miles "Tails" Prowerby angelthegamerFast Travel: • Classic Sonic (Character): • Classic Knuckles (Buddy): • Mighty (Buddy): • Ray (Buddy): • Green Hill Zone (Stage): Sonic's best friend, Miles "Tails" Prower, will you follow into the mists of battles!31.3k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SSpycrabby Nito31.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago

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