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==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Bowser acts as the game's primary "slow and powerful" fighter; other equally heavy and powerful characters, such as {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}, are of considerably higher speed than Bowser in a variety of ways. Bowser has an average dashing speed, average falling speed, below average air speed, below average traction and the slowest initial dash. These characteristics, however, also give Bowser a slow wavedash | Bowser acts as the game's primary "slow and powerful" fighter; other equally heavy and powerful characters, such as {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}, are of considerably higher speed than Bowser in a variety of ways. Bowser has an average dashing speed, average falling speed, below average air speed, below average traction and the slowest initial dash. These characteristics, however, also give Bowser a short and slow wavedash. | ||
Bowser's greatest strength is his raw damage output and KO potential. Many of his attacks are the strongest of their kind, and their damage output can reach perhaps ludicrous levels; his uncharged forward smash, for instance, deals 24%, and his down tilt has the second highest damage output in the game for a tilt (behind Ganondorf's up tilt), dealing a potential 22% if both hits connect. As a result of this high damage output, Bowser possesses numerous finishing options, with all of his tilts, smash attacks, forward, back, and up aerials, [[Koopa Klaw]] back throw, [[Whirling Fortress]], and [[Bowser Bomb]] becoming potentials for garnering KOs. In addition to their high power, Bowser's attacks also have very large hitboxes, granting a more threatening offensive presence. | Bowser's greatest strength is his raw damage output and KO potential. Many of his attacks are the strongest of their kind, and their damage output can reach perhaps ludicrous levels; his uncharged forward smash, for instance, deals 24%, and his down tilt has the second highest damage output in the game for a tilt (behind Ganondorf's up tilt), dealing a potential 22% if both hits connect. As a result of this high damage output, Bowser possesses numerous finishing options, with all of his tilts, smash attacks, forward, back, and up aerials, [[Koopa Klaw]] back throw, [[Whirling Fortress]], and [[Bowser Bomb]] becoming potentials for garnering KOs. In addition to their high power, Bowser's attacks also have very large hitboxes, granting a more threatening offensive presence. | ||
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|victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |victory-desc=An orchestrated cover of the iconic "Level Completed" music from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
|desc-1=Steps forward, builds up a little, and roars. | |desc-1=Steps forward, builds up a little, and roars. | ||
|desc-3=Spins around in his shell and comes out smiling. | |desc-3=Spins around in his shell and comes out smiling. | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Bowser players (SSBM)]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Bowser players (SSBM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|62-bit Hero|USA}} - The | *{{Sm|62-bit Hero|USA}} - The most famous Bowser player of the MLG era, and primary innovator of the character. Returned to the community through Netplay upon the release of [[Project Slippi]], but has yet to compete on a large scale again. | ||
*{{Sm|Arash|USA}} - Considered to be one of the best Bowser players in Melee’s early metagame. Placed 9th at {{Trn|MLG San Francisco 2005}} and 13th at {{Trn|MOAST 3}}, the latter | *{{Sm|Arash|USA}} - Considered to be one of the best Bowser players in Melee’s early metagame. Placed 9th at {{Trn|MLG San Francisco 2005}} and 13th at {{Trn|MOAST 3}}, the latter being possibly the highest Bowser placement seen at any major tournament in ''Melee'', though it's unclear how much he actually used Bowser at those tournaments, as he played {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} as well. He eventually switched to solo-maining Jigglypuff before retiring in 2007. | ||
*{{Sm|DJ Nintendo|USA}} - Was considered the best Bowser in the world and one of the best Bowser players of all time. Placed 13th at {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} with solely Bowser and used him as a secondary in his placements at 13th at {{Trn|Apex 2009}} and 17th at {{Trn|Revival of Melee 2}}. His win over {{Sm|Ryan Ford}} is considered the best win the character has seen in the game's | *{{Sm|DJ Nintendo|USA}} - Was considered the best Bowser in the world and one of the best Bowser players of all time. Placed 13th at {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} with solely Bowser and used him as a secondary in his placements at 13th at {{Trn|Apex 2009}} and 17th at {{Trn|Revival of Melee 2}}. His win over {{Sm|Ryan Ford}} is considered the best win the character has seen in the game's competitive life. However, he mostly played other characters, primarily {{SSBM|Fox}}, after the end of the MLG era. | ||
*{{Sm|WarriorKnight|USA}} - One of the primary innovators of Bowser’s metagame and one of the best Bowser players of all time. He placed top 24 at a few superregionals such as 9th at {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} and 17th at {{Trn|Zenith 2014}}. His placements of 49th at both {{Trn|CEO 2016}} and {{Trn|Apex 2022}} mark the best Bowser placements at majors behind Arash, with the latter being the only notable Bowser result seen at a legitimate tournament in the post-Slippi era. | *{{Sm|WarriorKnight|USA}} - One of the primary innovators of Bowser’s metagame and one of the best Bowser players of all time. He placed top 24 at a few superregionals such as 9th at {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} and 17th at {{Trn|Zenith 2014}}. His placements of 49th at both {{Trn|CEO 2016}} and {{Trn|Apex 2022}} mark the best Bowser placements at majors behind Arash, with the latter being the only notable Bowser result seen at a legitimate tournament in the post-Slippi era. | ||