Super Smash Bros. Brawl/Bowser (Project M)

Bowser, the king of Koopas

Mario's long-known rival, the king of Koopas, is ready to make his grand entrance into PM as a bigger and better version of his Melee and Brawl selves combined.

Bowser in Project M is who you expect him to be; he is the heaviest character in the game who exchanges large amounts of speed for tremendous power.

With all of the buffs Bowser has received, he has become a much more dangerous foe to compete against than in Melee and Brawl. His side special, Koopa Klaw, when aimed downwards, is a good tool for tech-chasing when using the grounded version, as when performed, Bowser throws his opponent to the ground and meteor smashes them, rendering them vulnerable to follow-ups that you can take the opportunity to perform should they fail to tech. On the other hand, the aerial version of the move is able to spike opponents, making it one of Bowser's best edgeguarders in the game.

Basic Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Normal Attack	Info
				Double Claw	Two quick claw swipes. This is one of Bowser's main moves. First hit deals more damage.
while dashing	while dashing	while dashing	while dashing	Tripping Lunge	Running headbutt. Gives Bowser light armor.
+	+	+	+	Bowser Knuckle	Punches while leaning his body forward. Can be aimed up or down. Much better for KOS than in Melee or Brawl and deals more shield damage.
+	+	+	+	Upward Claw	Swats the air above him. Useful for combos and KOs.
+	+	+	+	Low Swipe	Claw swipes while crouched. Does an optional second hit if the attack button is pressed a second time.

Smash Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Attack	Info
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Horn Bash	Does an explosive headbutt It deals explosive flame damage on contact. Strongest side smash in the game. Try to catch your opponent off guard then use this for the kill. Grants varying amounts of armor based on charge, with full charge granting heavy armor.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Spike Slam	Hurls his shell upwards then crashes down. If aerial opponents are hit by the downwards hitbox, Grants varying amounts of armor based on charge, with full charge granting heavy armor.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Shell Spin	Spins his shell. Hard to escape. Grants varying amounts of armor based on charge, with full charge granting heavy armor.

Pummels and Throws

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Pummel/Throw	Info
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Headbutt	Bowser bites the opponent. Very slow for a pummel.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Forward Hurl	Bowser launches the opponent forward.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	One-Hand-Swing	Bowser throws the opponent backwards like DK's back throw.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Spike Spin	Bowser places the opponent on his shell and spins.
after grab	after grab	after grab	after grab	Bowser Slam	Throws his body on to the opponent.

Air Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Attack	Info
				Shell Spin	Spins around midair while in his shell. Has medium armor.
+	+	+	+	Claw Swipe	Bowser swipes his claw. Possibly his best air attack.
+	+	+	+	Shell Bash	Throws his shell backwards, bashing opponents with spikes.
+	+	+	+	Head Swing	Bowser swings his head upwards, great for upwards KOs. Most damaging up aerial in the game.
+	+	+	+	Inverted Shell	Spins in his shell downwards. Hits if he lands on the ground before the attack ends.

Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Fire Breath	Bowser lets out a large stream of fire that will decrease in length the longer you use it.
+	+	+	+	Koopa Klaw	His side special from Melee, Bowser grabs the opponent, and can throw them forwards, backwards, or downwards (but not as Giga Bowser). The aerial version of the down throw spikes aerial opponents. The forward throw launches opponents vertically and can combo. The back throw is a strong KO move at high percents. If no one is grabbed, Bowser does a forceful vertical swipe.
+	+	+	+	Whirling Fortress	Bowser retreats in his shell and rapidly spins around, similar to DK's Spinning Kong. This is Bowser's best move. Abuse this as much as possible, and remember to use this out of shield.
+	+	+	+	Bowser Bomb	Bowser's version of a butt-stomp, he will decend to the ground quickly to pummel anyone under him. If Bowser is in midair when using this move, he slams to the ground with a butt-stomp. If he's on the ground doing this, he will leap forward diagonally before performing the move, it's possible to hit the opponent with the initial jump. Similar to Yoshi's Down B only stronger, with no stars.

Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He roars. The taunt he uses in Super Smash Bros Melee. But this time, the taunt is actually a very similar idle pose from Brawl (he does not lean back as far)
+	( or )+	or	or	He starts chomping at the air around him.
	+			He stands on one foot and dances around.