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|availability = [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Downloadable]] | |availability = [[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Downloadable]] | ||
|tier = A- | |tier = A- | ||
|ranking = | |ranking = 30 | ||
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:{{Cquote|''Terry Faces the Fury!''|cite=Introduction tagline}} | :{{Cquote|''Terry Faces the Fury!''|cite=Introduction tagline}} | ||
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{{iw|wikipedia|Takashi Kondō}}, who has voiced Terry in ''The King of Fighters XIV'' onwards, reprises his role as the character in all regions. | {{iw|wikipedia|Takashi Kondō}}, who has voiced Terry in ''The King of Fighters XIV'' onwards, reprises his role as the character in all regions. | ||
Terry is ranked | Terry is ranked 30th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the A- tier. Terry's strengths revolve around his [[combo]] ability and deadly KO setups. His normals are all effective for racking up damage, as his tilts and some of his aerials can be auto-cancelled into his specials, while his auto-turnaround ability also allows him to punish rolls and create deadly ledgetraps. In addition, Terry's combo and KO ability is further enhanced when Terry is past 100%, as it activates his "GO!" meter, granting him access to his "Super Specials" that can lead into relatively early KOs in the right situation; he is able to utilize to GO! meter effectively thanks to being a heavyweight, allowing him to survive up to higher percents. All of this makes Terry rather dangerous when fighting him up close and at higher percents. | ||
However, Terry does have several weaknesses. Terry's strengths rely on other characters approaching him, and he has more trouble fighting characters from afar. His disadvantage state is below average since he has trouble landing, while his tall frame and stature makes him susceptible to juggling. His recovery is also exploitable if one knows how to play around it, making him rather vulnerable offstage. Finally, his normals can be escaped with good [[SDI]] allowing for most of Terry's combos to be unreliable, forcing Terry to switch up his gameplan once other players know how to deal with his combos. | However, Terry does have several weaknesses. Terry's strengths rely on other characters approaching him, and he has more trouble fighting characters from afar. His disadvantage state is below average since he has trouble landing, while his tall frame and stature makes him susceptible to juggling. His recovery is also exploitable if one knows how to play around it, making him rather vulnerable offstage. Finally, his normals can be escaped with good [[SDI]] allowing for most of Terry's combos to be unreliable, forcing Terry to switch up his gameplan once other players know how to deal with his combos. | ||
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In spite of his strengths, Terry still has notable drawbacks. His overall disadvantage state is a glaring weakness: Terry's fall speed is among the lower half of the cast, and when combined with his tall hurtbox, he is noticeably susceptible to juggles. Rising Tackle, while having intangibility throughout the first half of the move, is unable to [[Edge#Edge sweet spot|sweetspot the edge]], meaning that Terry is forced to utilize it from very low under the stage, as he is otherwise left vulnerable for a hard punish at the move's apex. Additionally, the move's vertical and horizontal distance is sub-par, making it a generally inferior recovery move. Terry's aerial speed is also well below-average, making his off-stage endurance lacking. While he is able to mix up his recovery to a certain extent with his specials, he is unlikely to survive in most off-stage situations if he has exhausted his double jump and side special. | In spite of his strengths, Terry still has notable drawbacks. His overall disadvantage state is a glaring weakness: Terry's fall speed is among the lower half of the cast, and when combined with his tall hurtbox, he is noticeably susceptible to juggles. Rising Tackle, while having intangibility throughout the first half of the move, is unable to [[Edge#Edge sweet spot|sweetspot the edge]], meaning that Terry is forced to utilize it from very low under the stage, as he is otherwise left vulnerable for a hard punish at the move's apex. Additionally, the move's vertical and horizontal distance is sub-par, making it a generally inferior recovery move. Terry's aerial speed is also well below-average, making his off-stage endurance lacking. While he is able to mix up his recovery to a certain extent with his specials, he is unlikely to survive in most off-stage situations if he has exhausted his double jump and side special. | ||
Despite having a strong grounded neutral game, it is largely centered around baiting the opponent to approach and reading their habits to lead into combo extensions. As such, Terry doesn't possess many good pokes outside of down tilt. Given his average ground speed and poor air speed, Terry's aerial approaches are fairly weak unless he starts close to his target. Though Terry's inputs are a bit more lenient in comparison to the other traditional fighting game characters, it can nonetheless take time to master his inputs to their full potential, giving him a relatively high learning curve overall. The [[Super Special Move]]s are of particular note: they are accessible only when his damage is at 100% or his hit points are 30% or lower in Stamina Mode, and they both have considerable ending lag to compensate for their astounding power. As a result, Terry's playstyle can change drastically when the Super Specials | Despite having a strong grounded neutral game, it is largely centered around baiting the opponent to approach and reading their habits to lead into combo extensions. As such, Terry doesn't possess many good pokes outside of down tilt. Given his average ground speed and poor air speed, Terry's aerial approaches are fairly weak unless he starts close to his target. Though Terry's inputs are a bit more lenient in comparison to the other traditional fighting game characters, it can nonetheless take time to master his inputs to their full potential, giving him a relatively high learning curve overall. The [[Super Special Move]]s are of particular note: they are accessible only when his damage is at 100% or his hit points are 30% or lower in Stamina Mode, and they both have considerable ending lag to compensate for their astounding power. As a result, Terry's playstyle can change drastically when the Super Specials comes into play. Improper inputs can also result in failing to perform what would otherwise be a KO confirm (such as with Power Dunk), or even an unintentional [[self-destruct]] (such as with Burning Knuckle/Crack Shoot). As such, it is crucial to get the hang of inputting moves correctly and at the right time in order to avoid inadvertently putting Terry in a very disadvantageous situation. | ||
Overall, Terry is a melee-focused and "footsies"-oriented heavyweight character with immense combo, damage, and KO options in all areas. His ability to apply dangerous shield pressure or cross-up shielding opponents is incredibly useful when executed at the right times. The Super Special Moves can also give Terry the mental edge over opponents, as any ill-managed approach on the opponent's end can be called out by extremely hard punishes. Due to being a heavyweight | Overall, Terry is a melee-focused and "footsies"-oriented heavyweight character with immense combo, damage, and KO options in all areas. His ability to apply dangerous shield pressure or cross-up shielding opponents is incredibly useful when executed at the right times. The Super Special Moves can also give Terry the mental edge over opponents, as any ill-managed approach on the opponent's end can be called out by extremely hard punishes. Due to being a heavyweight he is very hard to KO without a proper edge-guard, making him more dangerous the longer he holds onto his stock. However, his poor disadvantage state and mediocre off-stage endurance means players need to be mindful of every off-stage option, as Terry can be KO'd easily to an off-stage gimp, and despite his powerful neutral, many of his most effective moves leave him vulnerable, meaning the player must make calculated decisions with which attacks to throw out in pressure situations. | ||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
Terry | Terry was buffed slightly via update 8.0.0, which altered [[Triple Wolf]]'s knockback to the point of strengthening it slightly. Prior to this, update 6.1.0 fixed a glitch that would cause him and the [[Ice Climbers (SSBU)|partner Ice Climber]] to both become frozen after Terry performs [[Buster Wolf]]. | ||
Due to these changes being strictly quality-of-life adjustments, Terry's competitive reception has remained virtually unchanged since his release. | Due to these changes being strictly quality-of-life adjustments, Terry's competitive reception has remained virtually unchanged since his release. | ||
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==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
*Terry always faces his opponent when only one is left standing | *Terry always faces his opponent when only one is left standing. Terry can still have teammates left standing if [[Team Attack]] is off. | ||
*When Terry is at 100% in Time Battles or Stock Battles, or has 30% or less of his maximum HP in a Stamina Battle, he will be able to perform [[Super Special Move]]s ([[Power Geyser]] and [[Buster Wolf]]). This is indicated with a "GO" icon next to his fighter portrait. | *When Terry is at 100% in Time Battles or Stock Battles, or has 30% or less of his maximum HP in a Stamina Battle, he will be able to perform [[Super Special Move]]s ([[Power Geyser]] and [[Buster Wolf]]). This is indicated with a "GO" icon next to his fighter portrait. | ||
*Pressing the attack button immediately after performing a [[spot dodge]] will allow Terry to perform a counterattack that deals 11% and has an identical animation to his up tilt, albeit with different mechanics (see below). | *Pressing the attack button immediately after performing a [[spot dodge]] will allow Terry to perform a counterattack that deals 11% and has an identical animation to his up tilt, albeit with different mechanics (see below). | ||
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|fsmashname=Backspin Kick ({{ja|バックスピンキック|Bakkusupin Kikku}}) | |fsmashname=Backspin Kick ({{ja|バックスピンキック|Bakkusupin Kikku}}) | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} | ||
|fsmashdesc=A spinning back kick. Noticeable startup and ending lag, but boasts excellent KO potential thanks to its very high damage output and lack of a sourspot. Can be canceled into his Final Smash. Based on | |fsmashdesc=A spinning back kick. Noticeable startup and ending lag, but boasts excellent KO potential thanks to its very high damage output and lack of a sourspot. Can be canceled into his Final Smash. Based on his low-evade attack from ''Garou: Mark of the Wolves'' (a universal mechanic from that game), albeit with a heavily altered animation and lacking any particular evasive utility. | ||
|usmashname=Wild Upper ({{ja|ワイルドアッパー|Wairudo Appā}}) | |usmashname=Wild Upper ({{ja|ワイルドアッパー|Wairudo Appā}}) | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (late) | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18}} (late) | ||
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|uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトキック|Samāsoruto Kikku}}) | |uairname=Somersault Kick ({{ja|サマーソルトキック|Samāsoruto Kikku}}) | ||
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} | |uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} | ||
|uairdesc=A bicycle kick. It has low ending lag and can combo into itself or other moves at low to medium percentages, and can be used at higher percentages for KO setups. It can also be canceled into specials. Overall, it functions similarly to other up aerials of its kind in regard to utility. According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Somersault Kick is original to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and it was created in order to give Terry an upward attack to use while he is airborne.<ref name=SakuraiPresents>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3VltKv3JI Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard"]</ref> However, it is nearly identical to the | |uairdesc=A bicycle kick. It has low ending lag and can combo into itself or other moves at low to medium percentages, and can be used at higher percentages for KO setups. It can also be canceled into specials. Overall, it functions similarly to other up aerials of its kind in regard to utility. According to [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Somersault Kick is original to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and it was created in order to give Terry an upward attack to use while he is airborne.<ref name=SakuraiPresents>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3VltKv3JI Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard"]</ref> However, it is nearly identical to the Overhead Kick utilized by Terry’s protégé, Rock Howard. | ||
|dairname=Jump Karate Punch ({{ja|ジャンプ正拳突き|Janpu Seiken Tsuki}}, ''Jump Straight Fist Thrust'') | |dairname=Jump Karate Punch ({{ja|ジャンプ正拳突き|Janpu Seiken Tsuki}}, ''Jump Straight Fist Thrust'') | ||
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|17}} (sweetspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (sourspot) | |dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|17}} (sweetspot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (sourspot) | ||
|dairdesc=A downward angled {{iw|wikipedia|cross|boxing}}. When sweetspotted, it is Terry's most damaging aerial and has a meteor effect that launches opponents at a very diagonal angle akin to a [[spike]]. It has the slowest startup (frame 12) and highest landing lag (15 frames) out of all of Terry's aerials, but it has fairly low startup and ending lag for a down aerial. In addition, its autocancel window is generous enough to allow it to autocancel if performed immediately from a short hop fast fall. The sourspot pops the opponent up slightly if they are hit on the ground, whereas the sweetspot launches opponents at a rather horizontal angle that limits its follow-up potential compared to other meteor smashes. It can be canceled into specials, and is based on his jumping heavy punch. | |dairdesc=A downward angled {{iw|wikipedia|cross|boxing}}. When sweetspotted, it is Terry's most damaging aerial and has a meteor effect that launches opponents at a very diagonal angle akin to a [[spike]]. It has the slowest startup (frame 12) and highest landing lag (15 frames) out of all of Terry's aerials, but it has fairly low startup and ending lag for a down aerial. In addition, its autocancel window is generous enough to allow it to autocancel if performed immediately from a short hop fast fall. The sourspot pops the opponent up slightly if they are hit on the ground, whereas the sweetspot launches opponents at a rather horizontal angle that limits its follow-up potential compared to other meteor smashes. It can be canceled into specials, and is based on his jumping heavy punch. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out with both hands | |grabdesc=Reaches out with both hands. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=1.5% | |pummeldmg=1.5% | ||
|pummeldesc=A short-straight punch | |pummeldesc=A short-straight punch. It is based on the first hit of his Grasping Upper from ''The King of Fighters '96''. | ||
|fthrowname=Buster Throw ({{ja|バスタースルー|Basutā Surū}}) | |fthrowname=Buster Throw ({{ja|バスタースルー|Basutā Surū}}) | ||
|fthrowdmg=10% | |fthrowdmg=10% | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Terry players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Terry players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|AndresFn|Spain}} - Plays all the FGC characters but has focused primarily on Terry since 2023. He is considered the best Terry player in Europe and | *{{Sm|AndresFn|Spain}} - Plays all the FGC characters but has focused primarily on Terry since 2023. He is considered the best Terry player in Europe, placing highly at several majors such as 9th at the supermajor {{Trn|Tera}} and 17th at the supermajor {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}} while defeating {{Sm|Shuton}} at the latter event. | ||
*{{Sm|Ezs|Japan}} - The best Terry player in Japan | *{{Sm|Ezs|Japan}} - The best Terry player in Japan, and one of the few Terry players who have placed top 8 at multiple major events, having placed 4th at the supermajor {{Trn|DELTA 4}} and 7th at the major {{Trn|Seibugeki 14}} defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Mustaine|Mexico}} - Regularly places top 8 at Mexican regionals and superregionals, including 2nd at {{Trn|Tec In Place 3}} and 3rd at {{Trn|We Tec Those: Comeback}}. He has also performed well at majors, including placing 17th at the supermajor {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}. | *{{Sm|Mustaine|Mexico}} - Regularly places top 8 at Mexican regionals and superregionals, including 2nd at the regional {{Trn|Tec In Place 3}} and 3rd at the superregional {{Trn|We Tec Those: Comeback}}. He has also performed well at majors, including placing 17th at the supermajor {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}} - | *{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}} - A top 10 player since 2022 who is the best Terry player of all-time, co-maining the character alongside {{SSBU|Kazuya}}. He used Terry in a crucial set to win the supermajor {{Trn|Collision 2023}}; he had also placed 2nd at the major {{Trn|CEO 2022}} using primarily Terry. | ||
*{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}} - Has a prominent Terry that he uses alongside a variety of characters. He has placed highly at several majors using primarily Terry, including 5th at the major {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}} and 13th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 4}}. | *{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}} - Has a prominent Terry that he uses alongside a variety of characters. He has placed highly at several majors using primarily Terry, including 5th at the major {{Trn|Kagaribi 3}} and 13th at the supermajor {{Trn|Kagaribi 4}}. | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
When Terry was first released, many thought the character had potential due to his combo-oriented gameplan paired with his extremely powerful finishers at higher percents. His comeback mechanic, in the form of the "GO" meter, is also highly praised as it allows him to deliver extremely strong special moves, most notably Buster Wolf, and confirms into it. Top players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} all noted his powerful neutral and punishing game, as well as lauding his highly damaging combos and KO setups and believe that, when mastered, can potentially render him as a top tier. However, many of Terry's flaws were noted by other players, such as his poor disadvantage state and exploitable recovery. Despite Terry's setbacks, dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Riddles}} | When Terry was first released, many thought the character had potential due to his combo-oriented gameplan paired with his extremely powerful finishers at higher percents. His comeback mechanic, in the form of the "GO" meter, is also highly praised as it allows him to deliver extremely strong special moves, most notably Buster Wolf, and confirms into it. Top players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}} all noted his powerful neutral and punishing game, as well as lauding his highly damaging combos and KO setups and believe that, when mastered, can potentially render him as a top tier. However, many of Terry's flaws were noted by other players, such as his poor disadvantage state and exploitable recovery. Despite Terry's setbacks, dedicated mains such as {{Sm|Riddles}} shown the potential of the character; Riddles in particular demonstrated Terry's viability as a solo main in the early metagame, winning several Canadian regionals and placing respectably at majors. This continued during the online era, where Riddles would see several top 16 placements at large online tournaments. | ||
Following the return of offline competitive play, Terry's performance remained just as strong, if not better than before. Although Riddles started to co-main Terry with {{SSBU|Kazuya}}, he nevertheless established himself as a top 10 player using both characters, while other Terry players began making a notable impact on their scenes, including {{Sm|Mustaine}} in Mexico, {{Sm|DarkStalker}} in the United Kingdom, {{Sm|Ezs}} in Japan, and {{Sm|AndresFn}} in Spain. Thanks to his dedicated playerbase and strong performances, the general consensus is that Terry is a solid high-tier character, and as such he is ranked | Following the return of offline competitive play, Terry's performance remained just as strong, if not better than before. Although Riddles started to co-main Terry with {{SSBU|Kazuya}}, he nevertheless established himself as a top 10 player using both characters, while other Terry players began making a notable impact on their scenes, including {{Sm|Mustaine}} in Mexico, {{Sm|DarkStalker}} in the United Kingdom, {{Sm|Ezs}} in Japan, and {{Sm|AndresFn}} in Spain. Thanks to his dedicated playerbase and strong performances, the general consensus is that Terry is a solid high-tier character, and as such he is ranked 30th on the first and current tier list. | ||
==[[Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode]]: The King of Smash== | ==[[Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode]]: The King of Smash== | ||
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|colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | |colspan="5"|[[Bonus Stage]] | ||
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|Final||{{CharHead|Ryu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, {{CharHead|Ken|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, and {{CharHead|Terry|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||King of Fighters Stadium||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Art of Fighting Ver.230000000.0 - FATAL FURY SPECIAL}}''||The music refers to the "Dream Match" from ''Fatal Fury Special'' against [[Ryo Sakazaki]], the | |Final||{{CharHead|Ryu|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, {{CharHead|Ken|SSBU|hsize=20px}}, and {{CharHead|Terry|SSBU|hsize=20px}}||King of Fighters Stadium||''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Art of Fighting Ver.230000000.0 - FATAL FURY SPECIAL}}''||The music refers to the "Dream Match" from ''Fatal Fury Special'' against [[Ryo Sakazaki]], one of the first crossover character appearances in fighting games. The battle references the three characters in ''Ultimate'' that come from traditional fighting games, as well as the previous crossovers between {{uv|Street Fighter}} and ''Fatal Fury'' within the ''Capcom vs. SNK'' games. If the player uses Terry's default costume, the opponent will use the {{Head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=20px|cl=Blue}} blue costume instead. | ||
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