Bowser, Mario's archenemy, returns in smash after being in Super Smash Bros. Melee. First appearing in Super Mario Bros. Bowser grew to be quite the popular boss for the Mario series.
Bowser's moveset remains mostly the same from the Melee version.
Bowser's Whirling Fortress is his best move, also the best out of shield option in the game. Bowser's next most useful move would be his jab attack, which is a great "GET OFF ME" move.These moves along with the flying slam (used in the air) and his Forward air should be your main attacks. If Bowser gets a grab in, it is very important to NOT THROW THE OPPONENT. Keep bashing the grabbed opponent until they break free, which lets you get a free jab in (10%). You can even mix it up by jabbing only once and dash grab.
Basic Attacks
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Standard Attack | Two quick claw swipes. This is one of Bowser's main moves. |
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Dash Attack | Running headbutt. |
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Strong Side | Punches while leaning his body forward. Can be aimed up or down. |
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Strong Up | Swats the air above him. |
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Strong Down | Claw swipes while crouched. Does two hits. |
Special Attacks
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Fire Breath | Bowser lets out a large stream of fire that will decrease in length the longer you use it. |
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Flying Slam | Bowser grabs the opponent, jumps up into the air and slams them down to ground. This attack is best used in the air, and should be one of Bowser's main attacks. The attack can be slightly controlled depending on the hit percentage. A good method is to do it off the edge, throwing your opponent down before you. It can be used as a Suicide move as you'll win if you and the opponent both have 1 stock left. |
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Whirling Fortress | Bower 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. |
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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. |
Taunts
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He roars. The taunt he uses in Super Smash Bros Melee. |
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He starts chomping at the air around him. |
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He stands on one foot and dances around. |
Final Smash
Giga Bowser Transformation: Bowser transforms into Giga Bowser (from Super Smash Bros. Melee) temporarily, making him bigger, stronger, fiercer, and nearly invincible. If Giga Bowser is hit, even with a smash attack, there will be no knockback, but he still takes damage as normal. Many of his attacks now do noticably more damage and his smash attacks now have elemental properties ranging from Ice, Fire, Shadow, and Lightning. The transformation in its entirety lasts from 12-16 seconds.