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{{disambig2|Bowser Jr.'s appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Bowser Jr.}} | {{disambig2|Bowser Jr.'s appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Bowser Jr.}} | ||
:{{cquote|Bowser Jr. Clowns The Competition!|cite=Introduction Tagline}} | :{{cquote|Bowser Jr. Clowns The Competition!|cite=Introduction Tagline}} | ||
'''Bowser Jr.''' ({{ja|クッパ Jr.}}, ''Koopa Jr.'') was officially revealed as a new playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' on October 23, 2014. Prior to that, he was leaked by [[Leak#ESRB leak|ESRB]] on August 29th, 2014 alongside {{SSB4|Shulk}} and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}. He appears as a new {{uv|Mario}} representative alongside {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}. | '''Bowser Jr.''' ({{ja|クッパ Jr.}}, ''Koopa Jr.'') was officially revealed as a new playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' on October 23, 2014 alongside {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}, being the last newcomer shown off by an official source. Prior to that, he was leaked by [[Leak#ESRB leak|ESRB]] on August 29th, 2014 alongside {{SSB4|Shulk}} and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}. He appears as a new {{uv|Mario}} representative alongside {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}. His playstyle involves him using his [[Junior Clown Car]]. He is voiced by Catey Sagoian, who has portrayed him since ''[[mariowiki:Mario Strikers Charged|Mario Strikers Charged]]''. | ||
Attacks that strike the Clown Car will deal 0.88x damage, whereas those that hit Bowser Jr. himself will deal 1.15x damage.<ref>[http://smashboards.com/threads/bowser-jr-s-damage-mitigation-mechanic.369430/]</ref> | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Bowser Jr. is one of the few heavy characters in the game that also has good mobility and recovery. Since the Junior Clown Car takes reduced damage compared to Bowser Jr., it's even more difficult for opponents to knock him out. Once Bowser Jr. is [[KO|KO'd]], he has the means for both vertical and horizontal recovery, so he always has an option. The main thing to watch out for are moves with a lot of recovery, like his [[down smash]], that leaves him open to an opponent's attacks if they shield or evade him. With his [[Clown Cannon]], [[Mechakoopa]], and [[Clown Kart Dash]], Bowser Jr. has options to efficiently rack up damage from a distance. His [[down tilt]], [[Neutral Attack|jabs]], and [[dash attack]] are good options up close. | |||
The Clown Cannon can be charged up from a distance, as it has better damage and KO potential when charged. When playing at a distance, he can send out Mechakoopas to run interference while he can charge up the Clown Cannon. He can use the Clown Kart Dash to create distance when being harassed, or use his heavy weight to your advantage to go in with it and deal damage. Bowser Jr.'s [[Abandon Ship!]] is particularly useful as well; the hitbox is decent, and it has a lot of knockback. This works well when he's above a group of opponents. And because Bowser Jr. still has an aerial attack available while he's making his way to the ground, he isn't completely vulnerable in this situation. In fact, this aerial attack has tremendous KO potential, making it one of his best moves. A good way to combine his special moves is to send out a Mechakoopa and chase after it with Clown Kart Dash. If the Mechakoopa hits an opponent, he can charge into them with Clown Kart Dash, and then use Abandon Ship! | |||
Bowser Jr.'s aerial attacks are also useful. His [[down aerial]] can be used for shield pressure or to rack up damage. His [[forward aerial]] and [[back aerial]] are both effective, but their startup is a little slow. [[Neutral aerial]] is fantastic, as it covers both sides. When airborne, [[up aerial]] is his only option against fighters above him. On the ground, [[forward smash]] is very strong, and down smash works well against opponents who like to roll a lot. | |||
==How To Unlock== | ==How To Unlock== | ||
Complete one of the following: | Complete one of the following: | ||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' trophy descriptions=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' trophy descriptions=== | ||
Bowser Jr.'s regular trophy can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]] and his Final Smash trophy can be obtained by completing [[All-Star mode]]. His alternative trophy can be purchased at the [[Trophy Shop]] if one of | Bowser Jr.'s regular trophy can be obtained by completing [[Classic Mode]] and his Final Smash trophy can be obtained by completing [[All-Star mode]]. His alternative trophy can be purchased at the [[Trophy Shop]] if one of the previous trophies have already been obtained. | ||
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==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Bowser Jr.|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Bowser Jr.|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
Bowser Jr.'s alternate costumes | As oppose to color swaps, Bowser Jr.'s [[Alternate costume|alternate costumes]] consist of all seven of the [[Koopalings]]. Bowser Jr.'s Koopa Clown Car is the only one with black eyes, while the other Koopaling's Clown Cars have yellow machine eyes. | ||
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*Because Bowser Jr.'s placement in [[All-Star Mode]] is based on his debut rather than that of the [[Koopalings]] (who debuted before him), the Koopalings will be misplaced chronologically during All-Star Mode if the opponent's costume is a Koopaling. The same applies to {{SSB4|Olimar}} and [[Alph]]. | *Because Bowser Jr.'s placement in [[All-Star Mode]] is based on his debut rather than that of the [[Koopalings]] (who debuted before him), the Koopalings will be misplaced chronologically during All-Star Mode if the opponent's costume is a Koopaling. The same applies to {{SSB4|Olimar}} and [[Alph]]. | ||
*Bowser Jr. and {{SSB4|Villager}} are the only characters where all 8 of their palette swaps have a chance of appearing in [[All-Star Mode]]. | *Bowser Jr. and {{SSB4|Villager}} are the only characters where all 8 of their palette swaps have a chance of appearing in [[All-Star Mode]]. | ||
*Bowser Jr. was almost on the brink of being cut as a playable character due to limited time and resources. He barely got in due to the game's staff's diligent work.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=145444294&postcount=63]</ref> | *Bowser Jr. was almost on the brink of being cut as a playable character due to limited time and resources. He barely got in due to the game's staff's diligent work.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=145444294&postcount=63]</ref> | ||
*Bowser Jr. is the only newcomer to be both a starter and an unlockable in ''Smash 4''. | *Bowser Jr. is the only newcomer to be both a starter and an unlockable in ''Smash 4''. | ||