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{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
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|ranking = 7 | |ranking = 7 | ||
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'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') appears as a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is considered an "all-around" [[character]] (like in most games) due to his relatively balanced attributes, a trait that has carried on with him in subsequent games. | |||
'''Mario''' ({{ja|マリオ|Mario}}, ''Mario'') appears as a [[starter character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is considered an "all-around" [[character]] (like in most games) due to | |||
Like in his appearances before the game, Mario is voiced by {{s|mariowiki|Charles Martinet}}, albeit via recycled voice clips from ''Super Mario 64'', but low pitched. | |||
Mario ranks 7th on the [[tier list]], in the B tier. As an all-rounder character, Mario generally has a great balance of offensive and defensive capabilities. He has a strong [[combo]] game, including a versatile {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down aerial}} (that can easily lead into an up aerial to continue the combo, an {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up smash}} as a finisher, or itself offstage to drag opponents down) and his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up tilt}} (which can chain into itself at moderately low to moderate percentages), as well as among the best [[edgeguarding]] abilities, with powerful forward and back aerials that can also [[space]] against opponents easily, down aerial [[meteor smash]] with extremely low [[set knockback]], and a powerful {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down smash}} that can easily cover [[edge]] options and [[roll]]s. To further compliment his offstage game, he also has one of the few good [[recover]]ies in the game; despite a moderate [[falling speed]] and low [[air speed]], his [[Super Jump Punch]] gains some good distance while being relatively quick, and he also has an additional option in his [[Mario Tornado]], which can even meteor smash a careless edgeguarder on the last hit. Mario has numerous additional tools, including a [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a very powerful finisher in his up smash, and useful [[throw]]s, with his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|back throw}} being especially powerful. | Mario ranks 7th on the [[tier list]], in the B tier. As an all-rounder character, Mario generally has a great balance of offensive and defensive capabilities. He has a strong [[combo]] game, including a versatile {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down aerial}} (that can easily lead into an up aerial to continue the combo, an {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up smash}} as a finisher, or itself offstage to drag opponents down) and his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|up tilt}} (which can chain into itself at moderately low to moderate percentages), as well as among the best [[edgeguarding]] abilities, with powerful forward and back aerials that can also [[space]] against opponents easily, down aerial [[meteor smash]] with extremely low [[set knockback]], and a powerful {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|down smash}} that can easily cover [[edge]] options and [[roll]]s. To further compliment his offstage game, he also has one of the few good [[recover]]ies in the game; despite a moderate [[falling speed]] and low [[air speed]], his [[Super Jump Punch]] gains some good distance while being relatively quick, and he also has an additional option in his [[Mario Tornado]], which can even meteor smash a careless edgeguarder on the last hit. Mario has numerous additional tools, including a [[projectile]] in his [[Fireball]], a very powerful finisher in his up smash, and useful [[throw]]s, with his {{mvsub|Mario|SSB|back throw}} being especially powerful. | ||
Mario, however, has limited [[range]] compared to characters tiered higher than him, with issues in the [[hitbox]]es of his tilts and aerials. He also has poor mobility, with subpar [[walking]] and [[dashing]] speeds, and a low air speed, also slightly limiting his combo ability. In addition to this, his [[recovery]], despite being good, is on the more predictable side against most characters, with his Super Jump Punch and Mario Tornado traveling in a linear way that isn't too difficult to attack out of. Overall | Mario, however, has limited [[range]] compared to characters tiered higher than him, with issues in the [[hitbox]]es of his tilts and aerials. He also has poor mobility, with subpar [[walking]] and [[dashing]] speeds, and a low air speed, also slightly limiting his combo ability. In addition to this, his [[recovery]], despite being good, is on the more predictable side against most characters, with his Super Jump Punch and Mario Tornado traveling in a linear way that isn't too difficult to attack out of. | ||
Overall, Mario has the tools to take on any character. He is also considered to be slightly better in the Japanese version due to the changes to [[SDI]]. | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Mario.png|thumb|230px|Mario's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.]] | [[File:SSB64 Congratulations Mario.png|thumb|230px|Mario's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.]] | ||
[[File:Ssb64mario.jpg|thumb|Mario using Super Jump Punch in the ''Smash 64'' instruction booklet.]] | |||
Mario is considered to be the balanced character. His stats are overall average to slightly subpar, with average [[weight]], size, falling speed, and traction and below average walking, dashing, and air speeds as well as a subpar jump. He overall has a good combination of low power and high power attacks, giving him a pretty strong combo ability with many options, yet a variety of KO moves and options. He also has a projectile in his Fireball, that is a decent way to prevent opponent [[approach]]es due to falling downward while moving forward if used in the air. On the ground, it travels too slowly (along with the move's [[ending lag]]) to be effective however. | Mario is considered to be the balanced character. His stats are overall average to slightly subpar, with average [[weight]], size, falling speed, and traction and below average walking, dashing, and air speeds as well as a subpar jump. He overall has a good combination of low power and high power attacks, giving him a pretty strong combo ability with many options, yet a variety of KO moves and options. He also has a projectile in his Fireball, that is a decent way to prevent opponent [[approach]]es due to falling downward while moving forward if used in the air. On the ground, it travels too slowly (along with the move's [[ending lag]]) to be effective however. | ||
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Mario also has one of the best offstage games. His forward aerial consists of multiple hitboxes, with the last few being able to [[semi-spike]], while it and his back aerial are solid KO moves due to their speed, range, and power. Both can also be used for spacing efficiently. His down aerial can drag opponents down if used repeatedly, as it is a meteor smash with extremely low set knockback, though it isn't very fast, meaning characters with better recoveries (mostly {{SSB|Pikachu}}, other Marios to a lesser extent) are able to escape. His neutral aerial, while inferior to back and forward aerials in terms of power, may be used to edgeguard whenever Mario is in the situational position to use it after a combo. [[Fireball]], his neutral special, can also be used to gimp opponents with linear recoveries. [[Super Jump Punch]] and [[Mario Tornado]] also grant Mario a good recovery (though the latter requires quick [[button mashing]]), especially vertically, and while both moves travel in a linear way, Mario Tornado can be used at different times to mix up his options and make his recovery less predictable. It can also add to Mario's incredible edgeguarding prowess, being capable of very powerfully meteor smashing, which can be used effectively against foes recovering high. | Mario also has one of the best offstage games. His forward aerial consists of multiple hitboxes, with the last few being able to [[semi-spike]], while it and his back aerial are solid KO moves due to their speed, range, and power. Both can also be used for spacing efficiently. His down aerial can drag opponents down if used repeatedly, as it is a meteor smash with extremely low set knockback, though it isn't very fast, meaning characters with better recoveries (mostly {{SSB|Pikachu}}, other Marios to a lesser extent) are able to escape. His neutral aerial, while inferior to back and forward aerials in terms of power, may be used to edgeguard whenever Mario is in the situational position to use it after a combo. [[Fireball]], his neutral special, can also be used to gimp opponents with linear recoveries. [[Super Jump Punch]] and [[Mario Tornado]] also grant Mario a good recovery (though the latter requires quick [[button mashing]]), especially vertically, and while both moves travel in a linear way, Mario Tornado can be used at different times to mix up his options and make his recovery less predictable. It can also add to Mario's incredible edgeguarding prowess, being capable of very powerfully meteor smashing, which can be used effectively against foes recovering high. | ||
Despite his advantages which compensate for his disadvantages, Mario still has some weaknesses that prevent him from being in the higher tiers. His attacks generally have short [[range]], allowing many characters to outspace and out[[camp]] him easily, particularly ones with some [[disjointed]] moves (most notably {{SSB|Kirby}}, Pikachu, and maybe {{SSB|Fox}}). He also lacks a reliable way to deal with projectiles, which combined with his poor mobility, gives him difficulty approaching characters such as Fox. Mario's attacks also aren't very fast, with his best finisher (up smash) having major ending lag, and only very few of his moves (such as up aerial) having notably fast [[startup]]. Mario also isn't too good at dealing with [[pressure]] due to his poor mobility, though | Despite his advantages which compensate for his disadvantages, Mario still has some weaknesses that prevent him from being in the higher tiers. His attacks generally have short [[range]], allowing many characters to outspace and out[[camp]] him easily, particularly ones with some [[disjointed]] moves (most notably {{SSB|Kirby}}, Pikachu, and maybe {{SSB|Fox}}). He also lacks a reliable way to deal with projectiles, which combined with his poor mobility, gives him difficulty approaching characters such as Fox. Mario's attacks also aren't very fast, with his best finisher (up smash) having major ending lag, and only very few of his moves (such as up aerial) having notably fast [[startup]]. Mario also isn't too good at dealing with [[pressure]] due to his poor mobility, though he has good [[OoS]] options. | ||
==Differences between game versions== | ==Differences between game versions== | ||
In his transition to the NTSC version, Mario got a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was slightly nerfed overall due to the higher | In his transition to the NTSC-U version, Mario got a mix of buffs and nerfs, but was slightly nerfed overall due to the higher SDI presence. Nevertheless, he is still considered to be viable in competitive play. | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{ | *{{change|Mario is bigger (1.0x → 1.12x). This improves his range but makes him easier to hit.}} | ||
*{{buff|Mario's head | *{{buff|Mario's head is skinnier (Y stretch: 160 → 140), making his head hurtbox a bit smaller. However, he is still slightly taller overall due to his larger model size.}} | ||
*{{buff|Rolls travel farther.}} | *{{buff|Rolls travel farther due to Mario's larger size.}} | ||
===Special attacks=== | ===Special attacks=== | ||
*{{buff|Fireballs do more damage (6% → 7%).}} | *{{buff|Fireballs do more damage (6% → 7%).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Fireballs have | *{{buff|Fireballs travel a longer distance.}} | ||
*{{buff|Super Jump Punch covers more distance.}} | *{{nerf|Fireballs have less knockback (22 (base), 50 (scaling) → 10/25).}} | ||
*{{buff|Super Jump Punch covers more distance due to Mario's larger size.}} | |||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
For visualization's on Mario's hitboxes, click [[Mario (SSB)/Hitboxes|here]]. | |||
[[File:SSB64 Mario.gif|right]] | [[File:SSB64 Mario.gif|right]] | ||
[[File:Mario air attacks ssb.gif|thumb|Mario's aerial attacks.]] | [[File:Mario air attacks ssb.gif|thumb|Mario's aerial attacks.]] | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSB | |game=SSB | ||
|neutralcount=3 | |neutralcount=3 | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname=Left Punch ({{ja|左パンチ|Hidari Panchi}}) / Right Punch ({{ja|右パンチ|Migi Panchi}}) / Kick ({{ja|キック|Kikku}}) | ||
|neutral1dmg=2% | |neutral1dmg=2% | ||
|neutral2dmg=2% | |neutral2dmg=2% | ||
|neutral3dmg=4% | |neutral3dmg=4% | ||
|neutraldesc= | |neutraldesc=Mario performs two quick jabs followed by a kick. Due to the speed of his first jab, Mario can perform a [[jab grab]]. This combo is taken directly from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. | ||
|ftiltangles=3 | |ftiltangles=3 | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname=Middle Kick ({{ja|ミドルキック|Midoru Kikku}}) | ||
|ftiltupdmg=14% | |ftiltupdmg=14% | ||
|ftiltsidedmg=13% | |ftiltsidedmg=13% | ||
|ftiltdowndmg=12% | |ftiltdowndmg=12% | ||
|ftiltdesc= | |ftiltdesc=Kicks straight forward. Can be angled up or down and it can used for spacing but rarely used due to Mario having better options. Comes out fast with decent range and power, although it has high ending lag. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname=Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}}) | ||
|utiltdmg=10% | |utiltdmg=10% | ||
|utiltdesc= | |utiltdesc=Performs a spinning uppercut. Mario twirls and punches upwards. Above average knockback scaling for a tilt attack, allowing it to KO at extremely high percentages. It does have low base knockback, meaning it can easily chain into itself or combo into other aerials at around moderate percentages. The move has high ending lag however, which makes the move punishable on hit at lower percents when combined with its low base knockback. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname=Spinning Kick ({{ja|スピニングキック|Supiningu Kikku}}) | ||
|dtiltdmg=12% | |dtiltdmg=12% | ||
|dtiltdesc= | |dtiltdesc=Does a sweep kick forward. Has decent power and surprisingly great range, although it has fairly high ending lag, limiting its effectiveness outside of gimping recoveries in very specific situations. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname=Slide ({{ja|滑り台|Suberidai}}) | ||
|dashdmg=12% (clean), 10% (late) | |dashdmg=12% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Does a sliding tackle, taken from ''Super Mario 64''. Above average ending lag and not many followup options. | |dashdesc=Does a sliding tackle, taken from ''Super Mario 64''. Above average ending lag and not many followup options. | ||
|fsmashangles=3 | |fsmashangles=3 | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname=Smash Punch ({{ja|スマッシュパンチ|Sumasshu Panchi}}) | ||
|fsmashupdmg=18% | |fsmashupdmg=18% | ||
|fsmashsidedmg=17% | |fsmashsidedmg=17% | ||
|fsmashdowndmg=16% | |fsmashdowndmg=16% | ||
|fsmashdesc=Punches in front of him, his fist enlarging as he does so. Medium speed and | |fsmashdesc=Punches in front of him, his fist enlarging as he does so. Medium speed and average power for a forward smash, though it is slower than his up and down smashes and back throw. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname=Lead Headbutt ({{ja|スマッシュヘッドバット|Sumasshu Heddobatto}}, ''Smash Headbutt'') | ||
|usmashdmg=19% | |usmashdmg=19% | ||
|usmashdesc=Headbutts upwards. His whole head becomes a very large disjointed hitbox, | |usmashdesc=Headbutts upwards. His whole head becomes intangible for a period of time and it has a very large disjointed hitbox, with extremely high vertical knockback, being one of the strongest up smashes in the game (tied with {{SSB|Luigi}}'s {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}'s and {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}'s). Its high ending lag and somewhat short range horizontally limits its effectiveness however. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname=Double Kick ({{ja|ダブルキック|Daburu Kikku}}) | ||
|dsmashdmg=17% | |dsmashdmg=17% | ||
|dsmashdesc=Twirls around while breakdancing on both sides. A good KO/edgeguard move, also a decent way to space. Usually used to [[punish]] [[tech]]s/rolls. | |dsmashdesc=Twirls around while breakdancing on both sides. A good KO/edgeguard move, also a decent way to space. Usually used to [[punish]] [[tech]]s/rolls. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname=Mario Kick ({{ja|マリオキック|Mario Kikku}}) | ||
|nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late) | |nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late) | ||
|nairdesc= | |nairdesc=Performs a [[sex kick]]. It gets weaker the longer it's out, though when it first comes out, it is a good finisher (though weaker than his forward and back aerials). One of the better neutral aerials overall in the game due to its frame 3 startup and long lasting hitbox. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname=Forward Dropkick ({{ja|前方ドロップキック|Zenpō Doroppukikku}}) | ||
|fairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late) | |fairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
|fairdesc= | |fairdesc=Performs a forwards spin kick. Has slow startup lag but it has a decently powerful hitbox when it first comes out. Highly useful against the majority of recoveries in the game. Can combo easily at moderate percentages. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname=Backward Dropkick ({{ja|バックワードキック|Bakkuwādo Kikku}}) | ||
|bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late) | |bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
|bairdesc= | |bairdesc=Performs a backwards kick. Similar to forward aerial except it has slightly lower startup and a shorter lasting hitbox. Good for edgeguarding, and has good power. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname=Air Slash ({{ja|エアスラッシュ|Ea Surasshu}}) | ||
|uairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late) | |uairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late) | ||
|uairdesc= | |uairdesc=Performs a flip kick. It comes out on frame 2, making it the fastest aerial in the game in terms of startup lag (along with {{mvsub|Luigi|SSB|up aerial|poss=y}}). Knockback direction depends on which angle the foe was hit on. Lower power than most of his moves, but an effective juggling and combo move. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname=Drill Kick ({{ja|ドリルキック|Doriru Kikku}}) | ||
|dairdmg=24% | |dairdmg=3% (hits 1-8), 24% (total) | ||
|dairdesc= | |dairdesc=Performs a downward drill kick, 3%/hit, up to 8 hits for a total of 24%. A useful [[meteor smash]]; Similar to {{mvsub|Jigglypuff|SSB|down aerial|poss=y}}, it can be used multiple times to ensure that the foe is unable to recover. It has slow startup lag but minimal ending lag compared to other drill kills. Can combo into itself and up aerial easily. It also has solid shield pressuring potential due to its low ending lag. Like other drills, it is heavily SDIable, however. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc= | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname=Forward Spin Throw ({{ja|前方スピンスロー|Zenpō supinsurō}}) | ||
|fthrowdmg=12% | |fthrowdmg=12% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Spin throw forward. He quickly swings the foe once and tosses them in front of him. A | |fthrowdesc=Performs a Spin throw forward. He quickly swings the foe once and tosses them in front of him. A standard forward throw with decent knockback, though back throw is usually better for KOs. Can easily get opponents offstage. Also usable to [[chaingrab]] in the "tent" portion of Hyrule Castle. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname=Airplane Swing ({{ja|ジャイアントスイング|Jaianto Suingu}}, ''Giant Swing'') | ||
|bthrowdmg=16% (throw), 10% (collateral) | |bthrowdmg=16% (throw), 10% (collateral) | ||
|bthrowdesc= | |bthrowdesc=Grabs opponent by the legs and swings them until release (similar to his ''Super Mario 64'' [[Bowser]] throw). It has standard knockback for a back throw, being a very reliable finisher. The throw is slow, although Mario's opponent has a hitbox while he spins them around. | ||
|floorbname= | |floorbname= | ||
|floorbdmg=6% | |floorbdmg=6% | ||
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|edgesdmg=6% | |edgesdmg=6% | ||
|edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and punches. | |edgesdesc=Slowly gets up and punches. | ||
|nsname=Fireball | |nsname=Fire Ball | ||
|nsdmg=7% | |nspage=Fireball | ||
|nsdmg=7%, 6% (NTSC-J) | |||
|nsdesc=Throws a fireball, which travels forward and loses momentum with each bounce. Because of this, they are best used in the air, and at higher locations. They can be spammed, though with some difficulty (and at a slower rate of fire than {{SSB|Luigi}}'s), and are a decent approaching tactic. The move can be more efficient when used in the air, falling to meet the enemy at ground level, while still moving, and negating [[lag]]. | |nsdesc=Throws a fireball, which travels forward and loses momentum with each bounce. Because of this, they are best used in the air, and at higher locations. They can be spammed, though with some difficulty (and at a slower rate of fire than {{SSB|Luigi}}'s), and are a decent approaching tactic. The move can be more efficient when used in the air, falling to meet the enemy at ground level, while still moving, and negating [[lag]]. | ||
|usname=Super Jump Punch | |usname=Super Jump Punch | ||
|usdmg=15% | |usdmg=5% (hit 1), 1% (hits 2-8), 3% (hit 9), 15% (total) | ||
|usdesc=Does a jumping uppercut, which causes damage and makes coins fly out of the opponent. Can rack up damage. Mainly used for recovery, with great vertical range and decent horizontal range if aimed forward. | |usdesc=Does a jumping uppercut, which causes damage and makes coins fly out of the opponent. Can rack up damage. Mainly used for recovery, with great vertical range and decent horizontal range if aimed forward. Can also be used [[OoS]] and as a combo breaker due to its frame 2 startup lag (where Mario is also [[intangible]]). | ||
|dsname=Mario Tornado | |dsname=Mario Tornado | ||
|dsdmg=14% | |dsdmg=1% (hits 1-14), 14% (total) | ||
|dsdesc=Does a spinning tornado attack, resembling the Spin Jump from [[Super Mario World]]. Has set knockback. If the lower segment of the final hitbox lands successfully, the move is a [[meteor smash]]. If the B button is pressed repeatedly in midair, Mario will rise upwards. | |dsdesc=Does a spinning tornado attack, resembling the Spin Jump from [[Super Mario World]]. Has set knockback. If the lower segment of the final hitbox lands successfully, the move is a [[meteor smash]]. If the B button is pressed repeatedly in midair, Mario will rise upwards. Has no startup lag, although the opponent can easily escape the move. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Announcer]] call=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File: Mario SSB64.ogg|English/Japanese/Chinese | |||
File: Mario French Announcer SSB.wav|French | |||
File: Mario German Announcer SSB.wav|German | |||
</gallery> | |||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
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===[[Taunt]]=== | ===[[Taunt]]=== | ||
{{Taunt/SSB|char=Mario|desc=Puts his arms by his sides and grows, as if receiving a Super Mushroom. He shrinks shortly after. | {{Taunt/SSB|char=Mario|desc=Puts his arms by his sides and grows, as if receiving a Super Mushroom. He shrinks shortly after. It is a rather long taunt (the longest in the game), so it is often used sparingly. Mario's taunt can be immediately canceled when he starts to shrink by using the Z button.}} | ||
===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ||
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|char=Mario | |char=Mario | ||
|game=SSB | |game=SSB | ||
|desc-us= | |desc-us=Mario! *claps three times* | ||
|desc-jp=*clap* | |desc-jp=Ma - *clap* ri - o! *clap* | ||
|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Group chant}} | |pitch-jp=Group chant}} | ||
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|char=Mario}} | |char=Mario}} | ||
==In [[ | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Mario players (SSB)]]'' | |||
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*{{Sm|Czar|USA}} - One of the most prominent Mario players in all of ''Smash 64''. He notably placed 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}}, defeating {{Sm|Josh Brody}} and {{Sm|Mercy}} with Mario. He additionally marked some of the highest major placements while solely using Mario, with 7th at {{Trn|Keystoned V}} and 13th at {{Trn|Boss Battle 3}}. He is commonly ranked as the best Mario player in recent years, peaking at 34th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | |||
{{ | *{{Sm|FAUST|Japan}} - The best Mario player from Japan, but has since been inactive. Has done well playing Mario at events such as 4th at {{Trn|Kanto 2016}} where he beat {{Sm|Shizuku}}, and two other top 12 placements at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}} and {{Trn|Kanto 2017}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Fireblaster|USA}} - A high-level {{SSB|Yoshi}} player who previously used Mario as a co-main. He played both characters in sets shown with his wins against Mercy and {{Sm|LD}} at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2015}} where he placed 5th. He has also made other top 8s such as 5th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}} and 7th at {{Trn|Apex 2015}} using both characters. He was previously ranked 36th on the [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Fruity|Spain}} - One of the most notable European ''Smash 64'' players. Placed 7th at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 7}} with solo Mario, as well as 2nd at {{Trn|Vivaldi Autumn}} and {{Trn|Brussels Smash 64 Meetup}} using him as a secondary. He is also active in online weeklies, being ranked 2nd on the February 2023 Online All-Time [[European Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Hydra|USA}} - One of the best solo Mario players in the United States alongside Kimimaru. Most notably placed 5th at {{Trn|Snosa IV}} where his tournament run included wins over {{Sm|Darkhorse}}, {{Sm|SOMBRERO}}, and {{Sm|cobr}}. He also made major placements with 13th at {{Trn|Snosa III}} and 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}. Previously ranked 59th on the [[2017 64 League Rankings]] before becoming mainly inactive since early 2019. | |||
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time who is efficient with the entire cast. Notably placed 2nd at {{Trn|Apex 2013}} with solo Mario, beating {{Sm|KeroKeroppi}}, {{Sm|Kikoushi}}, and {{Sm|Ruoka Dancho}} at the tournament. His Apex run remains the highest Mario result seen in the history of ''Smash 64''. He has used the character again at many tournaments such as his 1st at {{Trn|Keystoned V}} and 5th at {{Trn|Snosa 5}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Kimimaru|USA}} - One of the best solo Mario players in the United States alongside Hydra. Placed 9th at both {{Trn|Snosa III}} and {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}, and 17th at {{Trn|GENESIS 3}} with overall wins over {{Sm|Shihman}}, {{Sm|SotoH}}, and {{Sm|NaCl}}. Previously ranked 41st on the [[2017 64 League Rankings]] before becoming mainly inactive since early 2018. | |||
*{{Sm|Nintendude|USA}} - Considered one of the best Mario players in the United States before switching to {{SSB|Fox}}. He notably went solo Mario at 9th at {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, as well as 4th at {{Trn|Zenith 2013}} and 13th at {{Trn|Apex 2014}} as one of his characters. He took sets over LD and Josh Brody back when he mained the character. | |||
=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Mario was originally seen as a decent character in the early metagame, where he was ranked at 7th of middle tier on the first list. However, as the metagame progressed, Mario's strengths and how well he was doing in matchups was called into question where he was seen to do well against higher tiered characters. He was seen as being able to go even with Kirby and Captain Falcon, two strong high tier characters who were used in tournaments frequently. He would rise up to 5th of A tier on the second tier list, where he was seen as a high tier character. On the third list, he would remain as 5th but would move to B tier along with Falcon. | |||
In the years since the third tier list, Mario's presence in tournaments would start to drop. This would be due to players either not showing up as much as in the case of Czar, use him as a secondary as in the case of Alvin and Fireblaster or drop him completely as in the case of Nintendude, who dropped him for Fox. This was not helped by the growing presence of Yoshi and Jigglypuff players who were showing how well their characters were against the higher tiered characters, even having better matchups against them then Mario. This would result in Mario dropping back down to 7th in B tier, a spot he has not been in since the first tier list. However, Mario still has a presence in tournaments, so it is unknown how well he will do in the future. | |||
==Techniques== | ==Techniques== | ||
===Tornado recovery=== | ===Tornado recovery=== | ||
Mario can gain vertical distance during the Mario Tornado if the | Mario can gain vertical distance during the Mario Tornado if the special button is mashed often enough during the attack animation, similarly to the [[Luigi Cyclone]]. However, the button must be mashed much faster than with {{SSB|Luigi}} due to Mario's faster [[falling speed]] and slightly lower maximum height that can be reached from his down special. | ||
===Mario Bros. "pseudo-spike"=== | ===Mario Bros. "pseudo-spike"=== | ||
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==In 1P Game== | ==In 1P Game== | ||
In the game's single-player mode, a player and a randomly chosen ally fight against Mario and {{SSB|Luigi}} in a team battle on [[Peach's Castle]]. Later on in the single-player mode, [[Metal Mario]], a metallic incarnation of Mario (introduced in ''Super Mario 64''), is featured as a "boss character" in [[Meta Crystal]]. He is not merely a heavier texture-swap of Mario | In the game's single-player mode, a player and a randomly chosen ally fight against Mario and {{SSB|Luigi}} in a team battle on [[Peach's Castle]]. If the player hasn't dealt any damage to Mario before defeating Luigi, the player will be awarded with the [[List of bonuses|Bros. Calamity]] bonus, which is worth 25,000 points. | ||
Later on in the single-player mode, [[Metal Mario]], a metallic incarnation of Mario (introduced in ''Super Mario 64''), is featured as a "boss character" in [[Meta Crystal]]. He is not merely a heavier texture-swap of Mario, as his attacks also deal much more knockback. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Mario's artwork pose has him holding up a {{s|wikipedia|V sign}} | *Mario's artwork pose has him holding up a {{s|wikipedia|V sign}}, as he did in several older games such as ''[[Super Mario World]]''; the pose very nearly matches [[mariowiki:File:SMB2_Mario_V-Sign_Artwork.png|a piece of official artwork]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
*Mario's portrait on the [[ | *Mario's portrait on the [[character selection screen]] greatly resembles [[mariowiki:File:Mario_smiling_SM64_artwork.png|an official artwork]] from ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''. | ||
*Mario is the only character who speaks in one of his victory poses | *Mario is the only character who speaks in one of his victory poses (the line being "Here we go!"). | ||
*In several images on the Japanese ''Super Smash Bros.'' website, Mario's default costume's overalls seem to have a tint of purple to them, similarly to Luigi's. This was changed in the final game. | |||
*in the game's system debug menu, FGM 437 is an unused voice clip of Mario saying "Let’s-a go!", which is recycled from ''Super Mario 64''. | |||
{{SSBCharacters}} | {{SSBCharacters}} | ||
{{Mario universe}} | {{Mario universe}} | ||
[[Category:Mario (SSB)| ]] | [[Category:Mario (SSB)| ]] | ||
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