Bowser (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

This article is about Bowser's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see Bowser.

“	Who's the greatest nemesis of all!? It's King Bowser! In Super Smash Bros. his power and weight make him a reliable fighter. Use his Fire Breath to keep opponents at bay, then use his damaging attacks to launch them off the stage! He transforms into Giga Bowser for his Final Smash and delivers a super powerful punch!	”
—Description from the Super Smash Blog.

Bowser
Universe	Mario
Also appears in	Melee Brawl SSBWU/3DS
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Giga Bowser Punch

Bowser is a veteran fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, first playable in Super Smash Bros. Melee. His return was confirmed at the E3 2018 Conference on June 12, 2018.

When unlocked, he is fought at Mushroom Kingdom U.

Attributes

Strengths

• Heaviest fighter in the game.

Changes from SSBWU/3DS

Attributes

• Up and side taunts have been shortened.
• Bowser has two new victory poses.
• Tough Guy has an amplified effect.

Ground Attacks

• Down tilt has much less lag and can now trip.
• Tilts and smash attacks have Super Armor during their start-up now
• Down smash is now a claw swipe that has more power and range than the previous down smash.

Aerial Attacks

• All aerials have significantly less landing lag (neutral and back aerials have five frames less, forward and down aerials have ten frames less, and up aerial has sixteen frames less).

Grabs and Throws

• Grab is faster.
• Pummel is weaker, but quicker by comparison.
• Up throw is much stronger and Bowser now hops when executing the final hit of the move.
• Down throw is faster and stronger.

Special Attacks

• Flying Slam spins Bowser around more dramatically and now has an explosion effect upon landing.
• Aerial Whirling Fortress's last hit has greatly improved knockback.
• Giga Bowser's functionality has drastically changed: rather than utilizing Bowser's Brawl moveset, he teleports to the background of the stage and aims a single punch that will force a Screen KO on its victims or do massive knockback upon them if their percentage is low enough.

Moveset

Ground Attacks

Normal

• Neutral Attack: Bowser punches forth once, and then punches forth with the opposite fist.
• Forward Tilt: Bowser throws a backhanded punch.
• Up Tilt: Bowser slashes his claws overhead.
• Down Tilt: Bowser slashes his claws across the ground twice.
• Dash Attack: Bowser throws a kick.

Smash Attacks

• Forward Smash: Bowser leaps forwards and throws a powerful dropkick.
• Up Smash: Bowser leaps upwards, striking up with his spiky shell.
• Down Smash: A claw swipe.

Other attacks

• Floor Attack (Front): Sweeps his claws along the ground.
• Floor Attack (Back): Sweeps his claws along the ground.
• Floor Attack (Trip): Sweeps his claws along the ground.
• Ledge Attack: An inward claw swipe.

Aerial Attacks

• Neutral aerial: Bowser spins around in the air, slashing his claws around.
• Forward aerial: Bowser swipes his claws in a downwards arc through the air.
• Back aerial: Bowser kicks backwards with both legs.
• Up aerial: Bowser throws a headbutt upwards.
• Down aerial: Bowser retracts into his shell and dives downwards towards the ground.

Grabs and Throws

• Pummel: Bowser headbutts the grabbed opponent.
• Forward Throw: Bowser places the opponent on his horns and sways his head forward to launch the opponent.
• Back Throw: Bowser lobs the opponent backward.
• Up Throw: Bowser spins in his shell and launches the opponent upwards.
• Down Throw: Bowser body slams the opponent.

Special Moves

Bowser's Special Moves
	Melee	Brawl	3DS/Wii U	Ultimate
Standard Special	Fire Breath
Side Special	Koopa Klaw	Flying Slam
Up Special	Whirling Fortress
Down Special	Bowser Bomb
Final Smash	—	Giga Bowser		Giga Bowser Punch

Taunts

• Up Taunt: Sways his head backward while roaring and exhaling steam.
• Side Taunt: Leans forward and chomps furiously.
• Down Taunt: Teeters.

Classic Mode: The Red One. Every Red One!

Bowser's opponents are all wearing attire that is red, which is a reference to his mortal enemy (Mario) wearing red clothing. Bowser unlocks Pokémon Trainer as a playable fighter at completion.

Round	Opponent	Stage	Music
1	2 Mii Brawlers, Mii Gunner, and Mii Swordfighter	Find Mii	Airship Theme - Super Mario Bros. 3
2	Ken	Suzaku Castle	Ken Stage
3	Samus	Norfair	Brinstar (Melee)
4	Giant Charizard and Giant Incineroar	Pokemon Stadium 2	Victory Road - Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire
5	Diddy Kong	Kongo Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
6	Rathalos	?	?
Final	Mario, then Metal Mario	New Donk City Hall (Omega form)	Ground Theme (Band Performance) - Super Mario Bros. / Metal Battle (Melee)

Role in World of Light

Bowser was among the fighters that were summoned to fight the army of Master Hands.

During the opening cutscene, Bowser was present when Galeem unleashed his beams of light. Bowser attempted to fight back, using his Fire Breath alongside the Pokemon Trainer and his Pokemon. This effort ended up being fruitless however, as Bowser was vaporized and placed under Galeem's imprisonment alongside the other fighters (except for Kirby). Presumably, it was during this time that he ended up transformed into Giga Bowser and later dispatched to a molten castle to guard it. Eventually, several fighters fought Bowser in his Giga Bowser form and, upon defeating him, he joined the group.

Bowser is later seen alongside several other fighters, making their last stand against Galeem and Dharkon. He also shows up in the bad ending where Galeem emerges victorious against Dharkon, witnessing Galeem engulf the world in light.

Palette Swaps

Gallery

External links

14 Bowser – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate