Is Bayonetta the BEST Character in Smash Ultimate?

Bloom4Eva, one of the best Bayonetta players in the world has claimed that Bayonetta is the best character in the game. So I've tasked myself with analysing Bayonetta, seeing where see was at the start of Ultimate, to where she is now and answering the question of whether she could be best character in the game.

Big thanks to Bloom4Eva for his insight and help with any questions I had.

Bayonetta Thumbnail Render:   / luma_nati  
Usage Stats:   / eazyfreezie  

Retrospectives Playlist:
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Guide Playlist:
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Music used:
Enzo and Drive (Bayonetta)
The Water Capital Of Naotun (Bayonetta 2)
AI Fine Instrumental (Bayonetta 3)
Bayonetta Imagine Song - Prototype B (Bayonetta)