Mario (SSB): Difference between revisions

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.

==Attributes==

[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Mario.png|thumb|230px|Mario's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.]]

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.

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==

===Attributes===

*{{change|Mario is bigger (1.0x → 1.12x). This improves his range but makes him easier to hit.}}

*{{buff|Rolls travel farther due to Mario's larger size.}}

===Special attacks===

*{{buff|Fireballs do more damage (6% → 7%).}}

==Moveset==

|game=SSB

|neutralcount=3

|neutral1dmg=2%

|neutral2dmg=2%

|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

|ftiltupdmg=14%

|ftiltsidedmg=13%

|ftiltdowndmg=12%

|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.

|utiltdmg=10%

|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.

|dtiltdmg=12%

|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.

|dashdmg=12% (clean), 10% (late)

|dashdesc=Does a sliding tackle, taken from ''Super Mario 64''. Above average ending lag and not many followup options.

|fsmashangles=3

|fsmashupdmg=18%

|fsmashsidedmg=17%

|fsmashdowndmg=16%

|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.

|usmashdmg=19%

|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.

|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.

|nairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late)

|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.

|fairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)

|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.

|bairdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)

|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.

|uairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)

|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.

|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-8), 24% (total)

|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.

|grabdesc=

|fthrowdmg=12%

|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.

|bthrowdmg=16% (throw), 10% (collateral)

|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.

===[[Taunt]]===

===[[Crowd cheer]]===

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Tier placement and history===

==Techniques==

===Tornado recovery===

===Mario Bros. "pseudo-spike"===

==In 1P Game==

==Description==

==Trivia==

*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 (the line being "Here we go!").

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