Editing Bullet Bill

|caption      = Bullet Bill artwork from ''New Super Mario Bros.''

|universe    = ''{{uv|Mario}}''

'''Bullet Bills''' ({{ja|キラー|Kirā}}, ''Killer'') are missile-like enemies from the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' games, and are a unit within the [[Koopa Troop]].

Bullet Bills are common enemies in the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' series, debuting in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. They quickly fly in a straight line, damaging the player on contact, and like most enemies they can be defeated by simply jumping on them. They are most commonly shot by [[Bill Blaster]]s, though in rare cases they appear on their own. In later games, homing and [[Banzai Bill|bigger]] versions were introduced.

[[File:Bullet Bill usage MK8.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Bullet Bill item in use in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''.]]

While Bullet Bills are normally enemies in the {{uv|Mario}} series, the Bullet Bill as a usable item hails from the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series, starting in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}''. It is a medium-rare item available to racers near the back of the race that transforms them into a Bullet Bill when used, placing them on autopilot and rendering them invincible with increased speed for several seconds.

Bullet Bill was mentioned in the Banzai Bill trophy (which was misidentified as Bullet Bill in earlier versions).

[[File:Bullets.jpg|thumb|250px|Three Bullet Bills flying near {{SSBB|Marth}} in the [[Subspace Emissary]].]]

The Bullet Bill commonly appears as an enemy in [[The Subspace Emissary]]. They fly from offscreen, exploding upon impact with a character or on the ground. They also appear in {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}'s introduction, in which three of them are destroyed by Diddy Kong. They can be [[reflect]]ed, but will often quickly recover and continue their attack. Some of them are homing, following players until they hit. Unlike in the ''Mario'' games, Bullet Bills cannot be defeated by jumping on them.

===Trophy Description===

[[File:Bullet Bill - Brawl Trophy.png|left|100px|thumb|Bullet Bill trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

;Bullet Bill

:''A shell fired from a special cannon known as a Bill Blaster. Easily identified by their angry eyes, Bullet Bills fly across the land in perfectly straight lines. Though they easily shrug off fireballs, they can be stopped by jumping on them. A unique characteristic of the cannons is that they will not fire a Bullet Bill if Mario is standing right beside one.''

{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=[[Super Mario Bros.]]|console2=GC|game2={{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}}}

! Character(s)

| image        = [[File:1200px-BulletBillMK8.png|250px]]

[[File:Bullet Bill SSB4-U fired.jpg|thumb|A character turned into Bullet Bill after using the item.]]

The Bullet Bill appears on the ground and can be picked up. Upon use, instead of throwing the item itself, the user transforms into a large Bullet Bill and flies in a straight line in whatever direction the control stick/circle pad was pointed in on release. Upon traveling about the length of Final Destination, the user returns to normal, and will recoil backwards to help with returning to stage unless they have aimed directly upwards. The Bullet Bill does 25% damage and delivers high knockback that can KO under 80%, but firing oneself directly downwards or towards a blast zone can cause a [[self-destruct]]. If the bullet hits a solid surface, it will produce an explosion that deals 30% damage. It is possible to drive the bullet into the floor with an opponent in between so that the bullet and explosion hit consecutively, dealing a total of 55% damage.

Notably, where the Bullet Bill can be directed is not limited to the cardinal (up, down, left, right) or intermediate (perfect diagonal) directions and can be aimed between such, allowing for more accuracy when using the item. Additionally, the player is considered a [[projectile]] while transformed into a Bullet Bill, meaning characters with [[Reflector]]s can simply make the Bullet Bill fling back in the direction it came from while damaging the user in that form or attacks with [[priority]] will nullify the Bullet Bill and cause it to pass through the attacker, but it can still do damage afterwards.

Humorously, the user is forced into their [[reeling]] animation once the Bullet Bill transformation ends, although this is cosmetic and can be cancelled into anything else, such as an attack or jump.

The Bullet Bill trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' [[Trophy Box]].

[[File:BulletBillTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|Trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]

{{flag|ntsc}} ''When you try to throw this item, you'll instead transform into a Bullet Bill and fly in the direction you were throwing. Anyone in your path will be knocked away. Be careful, though, since you fly fast and can barely steer—not to mention that foes can deflect you. KO them, not yourself!''

 

{{flag|pal}} ''Turn into a Bullet Bill and charge into your enemies to send them flying. The direction you fly in is pretty much set when you use it. You'll be unstoppable, but on the other hand, you'll fly so fast that you might end up a victim of your own bullet-y...ness. Anyway, be careful!''

{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)|console2=DS|game2=Mario Kart DS (11/2005)}}

[[File:Bullet Bill Smash Run.jpg|thumb|200px|Several Bullet Bills homing on {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}.]]

 

Bullet Bills also appear as enemies. They retain their homing behavior from ''Brawl'', though they can no longer be reflected. They deal 3% damage upon impact, or more if they collide with a surface and explode. In addition to being found on their own, they can also be fired from [[Bill Blaster]]s, in which case they do not home in on the player.

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The Bullet Bill returns as an item, retaining the same functionality as in ''Smash 4''. It also appears as a [[spirit]].

File:SSB4 - Bullet Bill Item.jpg|Bullet Bill as a usable Item next to {{SSB4|Mega Man}} in {{forwiiu}}.

File:Bullet Bill (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).png|Artwork of a Bullet Bill from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.