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{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Bowser Jr. | |name = Bowser Jr. | ||
|image = {{tabber|title1=Bowser Jr.| | |image = {{tabber|title1=Bowser Jr.|tab1=[[File:Bowser Jr. SSB4.png|250px]]|title2=Larry|tab2=[[File:LarrySSB4Render.png|250px]]|title3=Roy|tab3=[[File:RoySSB4Render.png|250px]]|title4=Wendy|tab4=[[File:WendySSB4Render.png|250px]]|title5=Iggy|tab5=[[File:IggySSB4Render.png|250px]]|title6=Morton|tab6=[[File:MortonSSB4Render.png|250px]]|title7=Lemmy|tab7=[[File:LemmySSB4Render.png|250px]]|title8=Ludwig|tab8=[[File:LudwigSSB4Render.png|250px]]|}} | ||
|universe = {{uv|Mario}} | |universe = {{uv|Mario}} | ||
|game = SSB4 | |game = SSB4 | ||
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|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] (3DS)<br>[[Starter character|Starter]] (Wii U) | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] (3DS)<br>[[Starter character|Starter]] (Wii U) | ||
|tier = F | |tier = F | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 48 | ||
}} | }} | ||
:{{cquote| | :{{cquote|Bowser Jr. Clowns The Competition!|cite=Introduction Tagline}} | ||
'''Bowser Jr.''' ({{ja|クッパJr.|Kuppa Jr.}}, ''Koopa Jr.'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. After initially being [[leak]]ed on August 19th, 2014 as part of the [[ESRB leak]], he was revealed as a fighter with ''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s launch in Japan on September 13, 2014, followed by his official trailer being shown off during the [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' 50-Fact Extravaganza]] on October 23rd, 2014.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ Wii U - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]</ref> Caety Sagoian reprises her role as Bowser Jr.'s voice actor from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Strikers Charged}}'' and onwards, albeit via recycled voice | '''Bowser Jr.''' ({{ja|クッパJr.|Kuppa Jr.}}, ''Koopa Jr.'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. After initially being [[leak]]ed on August 19th, 2014 as part of the [[ESRB leak]], he was revealed as a fighter with ''Smash for 3DS''{{'}}s launch in Japan on September 13, 2014, followed by his official trailer being shown off during the [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' 50-Fact Extravaganza]] on October 23rd, 2014.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0BBGzfw0pQ Wii U - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]</ref> Caety Sagoian reprises her role as Bowser Jr.'s voice actor from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Strikers Charged}}'' and onwards, albeit via recycled voice clips from various [[Mario (universe)|''Mario'' spin-off games]]. The [[Koopalings]] also use their voice clips from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.|disambiguation}}'' games, in which they were voiced by Lani Minella ([[mariowiki:Larry Koopa|Larry]], [[mariowiki:Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]], [[mariowiki:Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]], and [[mariowiki:Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]]), Mike Vaughn ([[mariowiki:Iggy Koopa|Iggy]] and [[mariowiki:Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]]) and Dan Falcone ([[mariowiki:Roy Koopa|Roy]]), in place of their respective voice actors (except Roy) from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. | ||
Bowser Jr. is ranked | Bowser Jr. is ranked 48th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier. He is able to attack from a reasonably safe distance, which is supplemented by a few of his attacks being powerful enough to KO under 100%. He also has a very capable [[neutral game]]: [[Clown Kart Dash]] functions as an excellent approach option and provides an impressive amount of versatility, while [[Mechakoopa]] is useful for pressuring and stage control. Despite being a [[Weight|heavyweight]], Bowser Jr. also sports a deceptively good air game, courtesy of his fairly fast aerial mobility and his aerial attacks' follow-up and juggling potentials. | ||
Despite his strengths, Bowser Jr. has noticeable flaws. His overall grounded mobility is slow, which necessitates using Clown Kart Dash in order to keep up with faster opponents. Lag is another glaring issue; many of Bowser Jr.'s attacks have among the largest amounts of ending lag in the game, requiring players to use [[read]]s or [[baiting]] in order to secure KOs with him. Bowser Jr.'s grab game also suffers from his standing, pivot and dash grabs' overall lag, and his grab game is further made worse by very unimpressive throws, with only his back throw being useful, as a situational KOing option. Lastly, Bowser Jr.'s recovery is predictable and unsafe, as [[Abandon Ship!]] is very susceptible to [[gimp]]s due to offering no overhead protection, it can only travel in one direction, and it can be rendered unusable if he is hit even by a weak attack. | |||
Bowser Jr. had minimal presence throughout the entire [[metagame]], owing to a small playerbase and results. Although he previously attained stronger tournament results and a deeper metagame from {{Sm|Tweek}}, he later switched to using the higher-tiered {{SSB4|Cloud}}, leading to a stagnation of Bowser Jr.'s own metagame. Bowser Jr. still made waves of attention from time to time, such as with Jade defeating {{Sm|Trela}}'s {{SSB4|Ryu}} at [[CEO 2016]], but he struggled to make an impact at most tournaments. | Bowser Jr. had minimal presence throughout the entire [[metagame]], owing to a small playerbase and results. Although he previously attained stronger tournament results and a deeper metagame from {{Sm|Tweek}}, he later switched to using the higher-tiered {{SSB4|Cloud}}, leading to a stagnation of Bowser Jr.'s own metagame. Bowser Jr. still made waves of attention from time to time, such as with Jade defeating {{Sm|Trela}}'s {{SSB4|Ryu}} at [[CEO 2016]], but he struggled to make an impact at most tournaments. | ||
==How to unlock | ==How to unlock== | ||
Complete one of the following: | Complete one of the following: | ||
* Play 100 VS Matches. | * Play 100 VS Matches. | ||
* Clear {{SSB4-3DS|Classic Mode}} as {{SSB4|Bowser}} on [[Difficulty|Intensity]] 6.0 or higher. | * Clear {{SSB4-3DS|Classic Mode}} as {{SSB4|Bowser}} on [[Difficulty|Intensity]] 6.0 or higher. | ||
After completing one of the two methods, Bowser Jr. must then be defeated on [[3D Land]]. | After completing one of the two methods, Bowser Jr. must then be defeated on [[3D Land]]. | ||
Bowser Jr. is a [[starter character]] in {{forwiiu}}. | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Bowser Jr. is tied with {{SSB4|Samus}} as the [[Weight| | Bowser Jr. is tied with {{SSB4|Samus}} as the sixth [[Weight|heaviest]] character, yet he possesses overall decent mobility. While he has slow [[walk]]ing and [[dash]]ing speeds, a fast [[falling speed]] and above average [[gravity]], all of which are typical of a heavyweight, he has a surprisingly fast [[air speed]] and above-average [[air acceleration]]. Outside of this, Bowser Jr. possesses a few unorthodox, yet noteworthy, traits. Like [[Duck Hunt (SSB4)|Duck Hunt's dog and duck]], he and his [[Koopa Clown Car#Super Smash Bros. 4|Junior Clown Car]] have two separate hurtboxes. However, the properties of Bowser Jr. and his Clown Car's hurtboxes are much more apparent: attacks that hit the Clown Car will deal 0.88× damage, whereas those that hit Bowser Jr. himself will deal 1.15× damage.<ref name="ClownCar">[http://smashboards.com/threads/bowser-jr-s-damage-mitigation-mechanic.369430/ Bowser Jr.'s damage mitigation mechanic]</ref> However, Bowser Jr.'s hitbox takes priority over the Clown Car's hitbox<ref name="Hitboxes">[https://ssbworld.com/blog/45/bowser-jr-s-hurt-boxes:-an-inconvienent-quirk Bowser Jr's Hurtboxes: An Inconvienent Quirk]</ref>, making him vulnerable to receiving more damage more often than not. Although the knockback calculation ignores this, he will still be KO'd earlier than most heavyweights, as the knockback formula takes the target's damage after the attack damage has been added. One unique quirk Bowser Jr. possesses is that all but one of his attacks have disjointed [[hitbox]]es (with the only exception being [[Clown Kart Dash]]), which gives him decent overall range. | ||
Bowser Jr.'s | [[Clown Kart Dash]] is considered to be Bowser Jr.'s best move overall because of its versatility, with its most apparent benefit being much better movement to make up for his slow dashing speed (which can be made even faster via [[jump-canceling]]) and grants him an excellent approach option. Clown Kart Dash is also integral to Bowser Jr. due to its mindgame and damage racking potentials. It can function either as a strong head-on attack or initiate aerial combos due Bowser Jr. being able to jump during it, which are further improved by jump canceling. Lastly, it can function as a horizontal recovery option, which is further supplemented by its {{iw|wikipedia|doughtnut|driving}}-based attack and having [[armor]] that can withstand a maximum of 7%. | ||
[[Abandon Ship!]] is another useful move that possesses impressive knockback and grants Bowser Jr. considerable vertical distance. Unlike most recovery moves, Abandon Ship! does not initiate helplessness; this allows Bowser Jr. to not only air dodge if necessary, but also allows him to perform a powerful hammer swing upon pressing the attack button, which is an almost guaranteed KOing option when used in sync with Clown Kart Dash at high percentages. [[Mechakoopa]] is a very useful tool for zoning, combos, follow-ups, and even defensive purposes due to its ability to block incoming projectiles like {{SSB4|Link}} and {{SSB4|Toon Link}}'s [[Bomb (Link)|Bombs]] can. | |||
Bowser Jr. | Bowser Jr.'s good aerial mobility supplements the utility of his aerial attacks. His neutral aerial is useful as both an edge-guarding and out of shield option. His forward and back aerials are useful as edge-guarding, spacing and KOing options. While Bowser Jr.'s up aerial only hits above him, it is capable of juggling and can KO on stages with low ceilings, such as {{SSB4|Battlefield}} or [[Town and City]]. Down aerial can shield stab and works well used out of Clown Kart Dash at lower percentages, due to the hitbox it produces compensating for its high landing lag. | ||
Despite his great aerial mobility and damage racking potential, Bowser Jr. is not without his flaws. One of his biggest problems is that his recovery is glaringly susceptible to gimps. While Abandon Ship! grants him impressive vertical distance, a weak hit from an attack can result in Bowser Jr. not being able to respawn his Clown Car if the player does not [[button mash]]. Another major problem that Bowser Jr. faces is a lack of viable options on shield, making him susceptible to punishes. Bowser Jr. is also a very straight-forward character, which can make him quite predictable at times. In addition, Mechakoopa is the crux of Bowser Jr.'s neutral game, making it easy (especially for characters such as {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}) to shut down his options. Also, his [[Clown Cannon]] is a slow move that, unlike most chargeable projectiles, cannot be stored. Despite his overall grab range being rather long, his grabs have very high start-up and ending lag, while his throws are not very useful in general due to their inability to KO at reasonable percentages or initiate combos. Lastly, Bowser Jr. suffers from poor KO potential due to having very few reliable KOing options (his smash attacks and his forward/back aerials), which is further compounded by said options being burdened with considerable ending lag. | |||
Bowser Jr. gains very few buffs from his [[Character customization|custom moves]]. Piercing Cannon is faster and pierces opponents, but it deals less damage and knockback. Air Cannon is also faster and briefly stalls Bowser Jr. in midair, but replaces the cannonball with a windbox, which re-purposes it from an offensive option to a defensive option. Big Mechakoopa is stronger and larger, but it sacrifices Mechakoopa's ability to trip up opponents. Outside of these, Bowser Jr.'s remaining customs are less effective than the default versions. | |||
Overall, Bowser Jr. fares well with a bait and punish playstyle like [[Bowser (SSB4)|his father]] does, but he can also be potent at pressuring the opponent thanks to Clown Kart Dash and Mechakoopa. However, his slew of his easily exploitable weaknesses can make him a bit underwhelming overall and greatly overshadowed compared to the rest of the cast. While his flaws have resulted in his lack of representation in the Western scene, the Japanese scene views him more favorably. Additionally, professionals like {{Sm|Tweek}} have shown that he can be viable when his strengths are played wisely and to their fullest. | |||
Overall, Bowser Jr. | |||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
Bowser Jr. has been buffed slightly via game updates. The most notable instance occurred in update 1.1.4, which moderately decreased his smash attacks' ending lag and made his forward and back aerials stronger. The changes to the | Bowser Jr. has been buffed slightly via game updates. The most notable instance occurred in update 1.1.4, which moderately decreased his smash attacks' ending lag and made his forward and back aerials stronger. The changes to the shield mechanics in updates [[1.1.0]] and [[1.1.1]] also slightly help him due to some of his moves possessing high damage outputs and/or hitting multiple times. | ||
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]''' | '''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]''' | ||
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|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname= | ||
|neutral1dmg=3% | |neutral1dmg=3% | ||
|neutral2dmg=2% | |neutral2dmg=2% | ||
|neutralinfdmg=2% (loop), 3% (last) | |neutralinfdmg=2% (loop), 3% (last) | ||
|neutraldesc=The Junior Clown Car performs a {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}, followed by a flurry of punches, followed by a jab. It has impressive damage racking potential, as it can easily deal around 20%. Its first hit is quite useful for [[Lock#Jab lock|jab locks]] due to its minimal ending lag, whereas its last hit's extremely high knockback growth can KO around 130%-150% while near the edge. However, its neutral infinite is quite easy to escape, even with minimal [[Smash directional influence|SDI]], while its last hit is punishable. As a result, it is best used against off-stage opponents that are attempting to grab the edge. The flurry punches of the move are similar to an attack Bowser Jr does when smashing the steel blocks in the {{s|Mariowiki|Boarding the Airship}} level from {{s|Mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros U}}. | |neutraldesc=The Junior Clown Car performs a {{s|wikipedia|one-two combo}}, followed by a flurry of punches, followed by a jab. It has impressive damage racking potential, as it can easily deal around 20%. Its first hit is quite useful for [[Lock#Jab lock|jab locks]] due to its minimal ending lag, whereas its last hit's extremely high knockback growth can KO around 130%-150% while near the edge. However, its neutral infinite is quite easy to escape, even with minimal [[Smash directional influence|SDI]], while its last hit is punishable. As a result, it is best used against off-stage opponents that are attempting to grab the edge. The flurry punches of the move are similar to an attack Bowser Jr does when smashing the steel blocks in the {{s|Mariowiki|Boarding the Airship}} level from {{s|Mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros U}}. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=8% | |ftiltdmg=8% | ||
|ftiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a pitchfork forward. It can be angled and is very useful for spacing. | |ftiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a pitchfork forward. It can be angled and is very useful for spacing. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=6% | |utiltdmg=6% | ||
|utiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a pitchfork upward. It can combo into itself beginning at 0% and juggle at medium percentages, but has a blind spot between the fork's prongs and the Junior Clown Car. | |utiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a pitchfork upward. It can combo into itself beginning at 0% and juggle at medium percentages, but has a blind spot between the fork's prongs and the Junior Clown Car. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 5% (hit 3) | |dtiltdmg=1.5% (hits 1-2), 5% (hit 3) | ||
|dtiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car uses its tongue to lick forward three times. It has a fair amount of utility, as it is efficient at warding off rushdowns, can act as a set-up for a dash attack, or interfere with an opponent attempting to grab an edge due to its undulating hitbox. This is possibly based on a cutscene in {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}} were Shadow Mario sticks his tongue out at Mario when he is kidnapping Peach. | |dtiltdesc=The Junior Clown Car uses its tongue to lick forward three times. It has a fair amount of utility, as it is efficient at warding off rushdowns, can act as a set-up for a dash attack, or interfere with an opponent attempting to grab an edge due to its undulating hitbox. This is possibly based on a cutscene in {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}} were Shadow Mario sticks his tongue out at Mario when he is kidnapping Peach. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=1.5% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6) | |dashdmg=1.5% (hits 1-5), 4% (hit 6) | ||
|dashdesc=The Junior Clown Car opens its mouth to swing a {{iw|mariowiki|Grinder}} twice. Its loop hits do not connect together very well at high percentages. | |dashdesc=The Junior Clown Car opens its mouth to swing a {{iw|mariowiki|Grinder}} twice. Its loop hits do not connect together very well at high percentages. | ||
|fsmashname=Smash Twin Drills | |fsmashname=Smash Twin Drills | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hits 1-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (hit 6) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hits 1-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|11}} (hit 6) | ||
|fsmashdesc=The Junior Clown Car uses two drills to drill the opponent in place. The final hit is a powerful KOing option, while the whole move has low ending lag and it can be angled. | |fsmashdesc=The Junior Clown Car uses two drills to drill the opponent in place. The final hit is a powerful KOing option, while the whole move has low ending lag and it can be angled. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1.3}} (hits 2-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hit 6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (hit 7) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1.3}} (hits 2-5), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|1}} (hit 6), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|6}} (hit 7) | ||
|usmashdesc=Bowser Jr. performs a handstand to attack with the Junior Clown Car's spinning propeller. It is Bowser Jr.'s fastest smash attack, with its multiple hits being useful for pressuring shields or denying aerial approaches. | |usmashdesc=Bowser Jr. performs a handstand to attack with the Junior Clown Car's spinning propeller. It is Bowser Jr.'s fastest smash attack, with its multiple hits being useful for pressuring shields or denying aerial approaches. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} | ||
|dsmashdesc=The Junior Clown Car slams wrecking balls on both sides. It is Bowser Jr.'s most powerful smash attack, and is the third strongest down smash in the game, making it deadly for [[punishment]]. However, it has high ending lag unlike his other smash attacks, making it equally as punishable. | |dsmashdesc=The Junior Clown Car slams wrecking balls on both sides. It is Bowser Jr.'s most powerful smash attack, and is the third strongest down smash in the game, making it deadly for [[punishment]]. However, it has high ending lag unlike his other smash attacks, making it equally as punishable. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=6% (clean), 5% (mid), 3% (late) | |nairdmg=6% (clean), 5% (mid), 3% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=The Junior Clown Car spins around with the boxing glove arms extended. It is a weak but useful aerial, which combos reliably from [[Clown Kart Dash]] and is effective as a anti-pressure and edgeguarding option. | |nairdesc=The Junior Clown Car spins around with the boxing glove arms extended. It is a weak but useful aerial, which combos reliably from [[Clown Kart Dash]] and is effective as a anti-pressure and edgeguarding option. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=11%/9% (clean), 8%/6.5% (mid), 5%/4% (late), 2% (landing) | |fairdmg=11%/9% (clean), 8%/6.5% (mid), 5%/4% (late), 2% (landing) | ||
|fairdesc=The Junior Clown Car swings a wrecking ball forward in a circling motion. Landing while the wrecking ball is still out produces another hitbox, which can lead to more follow-ups on the ground, as well as compensate for its high landing lag. Useful for edge-guarding and spacing, as well as a viable KOing option. | |fairdesc=The Junior Clown Car swings a wrecking ball forward in a circling motion. Landing while the wrecking ball is still out produces another hitbox, which can lead to more follow-ups on the ground, as well as compensate for its high landing lag. Useful for edge-guarding and spacing, as well as a viable KOing option. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=14% (clean tip), 8% (clean base, late) | |bairdmg=14% (clean tip), 8% (clean base, late) | ||
|bairdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a wrecking ball backward. Like his forward aerial, landing while the wrecking ball is still out produces another hitbox, which can lead to more follow-ups on the ground. Useful for edge-guarding and a viable KOing option due to its high knockback. | |bairdesc=The Junior Clown Car thrusts a wrecking ball backward. Like his forward aerial, landing while the wrecking ball is still out produces another hitbox, which can lead to more follow-ups on the ground. Useful for edge-guarding and a viable KOing option due to its high knockback. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=10% (clean), 6.5% (late) | |uairdmg=10% (clean), 6.5% (late) | ||
|uairdesc=Swings a {{s|mariowiki|hammer}} above himself. It has little lag and is a useful juggling option. | |uairdesc=Swings a {{s|mariowiki|hammer}} above himself. It has little lag and is a useful juggling option. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=1.3% (loop), 2% (last), 2% (landing) | |dairdmg=1.3% (loop), 2% (last), 2% (landing) | ||
|dairdesc=The Junior Clown Car extends a drill from its underside hatch to pierce opponents. Its high ending lag is compensated by the hitbox it produces upon landing, which grants it follow-up potential. If the attack hits an opponent, it can cancel quickly into other moves; if not, Bowser Jr. suffers from moderate ending lag. This could be similar to the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Drill}} from {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}. | |dairdesc=The Junior Clown Car extends a drill from its underside hatch to pierce opponents. Its high ending lag is compensated by the hitbox it produces upon landing, which grants it follow-up potential. If the attack hits an opponent, it can cancel quickly into other moves; if not, Bowser Jr. suffers from moderate ending lag. This could be similar to the {{s|mariowiki|Spin Drill}} from {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Galaxy}}. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=The Junior Clown Car extends a claw to grab the opponent. A slow grab overall. | |grabdesc=The Junior Clown Car extends a claw to grab the opponent. A slow grab overall. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=2% | |pummeldmg=2% | ||
|pummeldesc=Hits the opponent with a toy hammer. A fairly fast pummel. The toy hammer looks identical to the one used in the [[mariowiki:Sticker_(Paper_Mario:_Sticker_Star)#Eekhammer|Eekhammer sticker]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}''. Each hit plays the recurring sound of [[Mario]] jumping onto a [[Goomba]] in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | |pummeldesc=Hits the opponent with a toy hammer. A fairly fast pummel. The toy hammer looks identical to the one used in the [[mariowiki:Sticker_(Paper_Mario:_Sticker_Star)#Eekhammer|Eekhammer sticker]] from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Paper Mario: Sticker Star}}''. Each hit plays the recurring sound of [[Mario]] jumping onto a [[Goomba]] in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | |fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 6% (throw) | ||
|fthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car throws an uppercut. It is fairly good for launching opponents at the edge for an edge-guard. | |fthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car throws an uppercut. It is fairly good for launching opponents at the edge for an edge-guard. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=12% | |bthrowdmg=12% | ||
|bthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car spins and then throws the opponent backward. Bowser Jr.'s most powerful throw, as it can KO most middleweights starting around 160% without [[rage]]. | |bthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car spins and then throws the opponent backward. Bowser Jr.'s most powerful throw, as it can KO most middleweights starting around 160% without [[rage]]. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=7% | |uthrowdmg=7% | ||
|uthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car flings the opponent upward. It can lead into up aerial at low percentages. | |uthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car flings the opponent upward. It can lead into up aerial at low percentages. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-5), 4% (throw) | |dthrowdmg=0.5% (hits 1-5), 4% (throw) | ||
|dthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car throws the opponent onto the ground and then extends a drill from its underside hatch to pierce opponents. It can be used to pressure the opponent into his Clown Kart Dash. | |dthrowdesc=The Junior Clown Car throws the opponent onto the ground and then extends a drill from its underside hatch to pierce opponents. It can be used to pressure the opponent into his Clown Kart Dash. | ||
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|fsdmg=3% (paint), 5% (explosion) | |fsdmg=3% (paint), 5% (explosion) | ||
|fsdesc=Bowser Jr. transforms into {{s|mariowiki|Shadow Mario}} and uses the {{s|mariowiki|Magic Paintbrush}} to [[mariowiki:Graffiti|paint a giant, orange X]] on the screen. Anyone caught in the X's hitbox will be damaged, with the X pulling opponents into it once they are hit. The X will clear away with an explosion after some time. The sheer size of the X makes avoiding damage from this Final Smash difficult, similarly to [[Iceberg]]. | |fsdesc=Bowser Jr. transforms into {{s|mariowiki|Shadow Mario}} and uses the {{s|mariowiki|Magic Paintbrush}} to [[mariowiki:Graffiti|paint a giant, orange X]] on the screen. Anyone caught in the X's hitbox will be damaged, with the X pulling opponents into it once they are hit. The X will clear away with an explosion after some time. The sheer size of the X makes avoiding damage from this Final Smash difficult, similarly to [[Iceberg]]. | ||
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|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Larry|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Larry Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lar-ry!}} | |||
|- | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Roy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Roy Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Roy! Roy! Roy!}} | ||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Wendy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Wendy Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Wen-dy!}} | |||
| | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Iggy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Iggy Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Ig-gy!}} | ||
| | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Morton|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Morton Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Mor-ton!}} | ||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Lemmy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Lemmy Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lem-my!}} | |||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Ludwig|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Ludwig Koopa Cheer NTSC SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lud-wig!}} | |||
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|- | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Koopa Jr. Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Koo-pa Jun-ior}} | ||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Larry|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Larry Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lar-ry!}} | |||
|{{ | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Roy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Roy Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Roy! Roy! Roy!}} | ||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Wendy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Wendy Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Wen-dy! *claps 3 times*}} | |||
! | |style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Iggy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Iggy Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Ig-gy!}} | ||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Morton|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Morton Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Mor-ton!}} | |||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Lemmy|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Lemmy Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lem-my!}} | |||
|style="border-style:solid; border-width:3px; border-color:LightGray Gray Gray LightGray;"|{{rollover|{{head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4-U|cl=Ludwig|s=32px|l={{FILEPATH:Ludwig Koopa Cheer JP SSB4.ogg}}}}|Lu-d-wig!}} | |||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]=== | ||
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===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Bowser Jr. | ''See also: [[:Category:Bowser Jr. professionals (SSB4)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|Blanc|Canada}} - The best Bowser Jr. player in Canada. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Canada Cup 2016}} as well as 25th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Infinity|p=Ontario}} and {{Sm|Jayy}}. Ranked 24th on the [[Smash Canada Rankings]]. | *{{Sm|Blanc|Canada}} - The best Bowser Jr. player in Canada. Placed 17th at {{Trn|Canada Cup 2016}} as well as 25th at both {{Trn|Get On My Level 2017}} and {{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Infinity|p=Ontario}} and {{Sm|Jayy}}. Ranked 24th on the [[Smash Canada Rankings]]. | ||
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*{{Sm|Vicegrip|USA}} - One of the best Bowser Jr. players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|2GGT: Fatality Saga}}, 13th at {{Trn|2GGT: ESAM Saga}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, {{Sm|Tyrant}}, and {{Sm|VoiD}}. Formerly ranked 17th on the {{h1|SoCal Power Rankings|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U rankings}}. | *{{Sm|Vicegrip|USA}} - One of the best Bowser Jr. players in the United States. Placed 5th at {{Trn|2GGT: Fatality Saga}}, 13th at {{Trn|2GGT: ESAM Saga}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|2GGT: Abadango Saga}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, {{Sm|Tyrant}}, and {{Sm|VoiD}}. Formerly ranked 17th on the {{h1|SoCal Power Rankings|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U rankings}}. | ||
== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
===[[ | Bowser Jr. was initially considered to be a high-tier character due to his attacks having disjointed hitboxes and [[Clown Kart Dash]]'s incredible versatility. However, like many other characters, Bowser Jr. began to drop on the tier list once players discovered that his he has a very linear [[neutral game]], lackluster shield pressure, laggy grabs, and exploitable recovery. All of these attributes resulted in him struggling against many top-tier characters. However, {{Sm|Tweek}} still managed to achieve impressive results with Bowser Jr., such as placing 25th at [[EVO 2015]], which was especially significant due to Bowser Jr.'s lack of improvement with custom moves. Tweek also managed to place 33rd at [[GENESIS 3]] and consistently achieve top 8 placings in his region. As a result, Bowser Jr. was ranked 34th on the first [[tier list]]. | ||
However, after Tweek dropped Bowser Jr. in favor of {{SSB4|Cloud}}, his tournament prominence dropped significantly. While he still achieved some decent results thanks to many dedicated players, such as {{Sm|Vicegrip}} and {{Sm|Jade}} (the latter of whom notably defeated {{Sm|Trela}} at [[CEO 2016]]), and his metagame continued to be developed, Bowser Jr.'s lack of high placings at tournaments resulted in him tying with {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} for 46th/47th on the second tier list, and then slightly dropping to 48th on the third tier list. Currently, Bowser Jr. remains ranked as 48th on the fourth and final tier list, which can be attributed to players like {{Sm|Kub4444}} achieving good, albeit scarce, placements in their region. Despite this, his tier placement remained debatable throughout the game’s competitive lifespan; some players advocated that he should be ranked even lower due to his mediocre neutral game and poor recovery, whereas others argued that he should be ranked slightly higher thanks to his previously attained success and decent disjoints. | |||
==[[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers#Bowser Jr.|Reveal trailer]]== | |||
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==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
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==In [[Event Match]]es== | |||
===Solo Events=== | |||
*'''[[Behind Enemy Lines]]''': As {{SSB4|Fox}}, the player must survive one minute against Bowser Jr. and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} while they are all heavily damaged. | |||
*'''[[It's Past Your Bedtime!]]''': As {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}, the player must make Bowser Jr., {{SSB4|Ness}}, and {{SSB4|Toon Link}} fall asleep at the same time by using [[Sing]]. | |||
*'''[[New Challengers 1]]''': Bowser Jr. is one of the seven opponents fought, alongside {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}, {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}, {{SSB4|Little Mac}}, {{SSB4|Villager}}, {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}. | |||
*'''[[Family Ties]]''': Bowser Jr., who is aided by a giant {{SSB4|Bowser}}, must defeat {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Luigi}}. | |||
*'''[[Enough with the Kidnapping]]''': As {{SSB4|Peach}}, the player must defeat Bowser Jr. and Bowser. | |||
===Co-op Events=== | |||
*'''[[A Lurking Menace]]''': Mario and Luigi must defeat Bowser Jr., but if the match lasts too long, they must also defeat a giant Bowser. | |||
*'''[[Peach in Peril]]''': Bowser Jr. and Bowser must defeat all opponents except Peach, where KOing her results in a failure. | |||
*'''[[Solidarity]]''': {{SSB4|Olimar}} and Rosalina & Luma must defeat Mario and Luigi and then they must defeat Bowser Jr. and Bowser. | |||
*'''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select a character and must defeat the entire roster. | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Bowser Jr.|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Bowser Jr.|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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|{{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Ludwig}} | |{{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Ludwig}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Bowser Jr Poster.jpg|Artwork of Bowser Jr. from the [[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|official site]]. | |||
SSB4 Newcomer Introduction Bowser Jr..PNG|Bowser Jr.'s splash art. | SSB4 Newcomer Introduction Bowser Jr..PNG|Bowser Jr.'s splash art. | ||
Bowser Jr. amiibo.png|Bowser Jr.'s [[amiibo]]. | Bowser Jr. amiibo.png|Bowser Jr.'s [[amiibo]]. | ||
LarrySSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Larry Koopa}}. | |||
RoySSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Roy Koopa}}. | |||
WendySSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Wendy O. Koopa}}. | |||
IggySSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Iggy Koopa}}. | |||
MortonSSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Morton Koopa Jr.}} | |||
LemmySSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Lemmy Koopa}}. | |||
LudwigSSB4Render.png|{{s|mariowiki|Ludwig von Koopa}}. | |||
SSB4 - Bowser Jr. Screen-1.jpg|Using [[Clown Kart Dash]] alongside {{SSB4|Wario}}'s [[Wario Bike]]. | SSB4 - Bowser Jr. Screen-1.jpg|Using [[Clown Kart Dash]] alongside {{SSB4|Wario}}'s [[Wario Bike]]. | ||
SSB4 - Bowser Jr. Screen-2.jpg|Taunting alongside [[Bowser (SSB4)|his father]], who is using [[Fire Breath]]. | SSB4 - Bowser Jr. Screen-2.jpg|Taunting alongside [[Bowser (SSB4)|his father]], who is using [[Fire Breath]]. |