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{{Infobox Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name        = Bullet Bill
|name        = Bullet Bill
|image        = [[File:Bullet Bill NSMB.png|250px]]
|image        = [[File:Bullet Bill NSMB.png|250px]]
|caption      = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
|caption      = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Bullet Bill artwork from ''New Super Mario Bros.''
Bullet Bill artwork from ''New Super Mario Bros.''
|universe    = ''{{uv|Mario}}''
|universe    = {{uv|Mario}}
|level        = [[The Jungle]]<br>[[The Lake]]<br>[[The Lake Shore]]<br>[[The Cave]]<br>[[The Swamp]]<br>[[The Great Maze]]
|level        = [[The Jungle]]<br>[[The Lake]]<br>[[The Lake Shore]]<br>[[The Cave]]<br>[[The Swamp]]<br>[[The Great Maze]]
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==Origin==
==Origin==
[[File:BulletBill-NSMBWii.png|left|thumb|Bullet Bills as they appear in ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}''.]]
[[File:BulletBill-NSMBWii.png|left|thumb|Bullet Bills as they appear in ''{{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros. Wii}}''.]]
[[File:Bullet Bill usage MK8.jpg|thumb|200px|The Bullet Bill item in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''.]]
[[File:Bullet Bill usage MK8.jpg|thumb|The Bullet Bill item in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''.]]
Bullet Bills made their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' as a common enemy, and has become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' games. They are black missile-like enemies with scowling eyes and white clenched fists.
Bullet Bills made their debut in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' as a common enemy, and has become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' games. They are black missile-like enemies with scowling eyes and white arms with clenched fists.


Bullet Bills are often shot by [[Bill Blaster]]s, though in rare cases they appear on their own. They quickly fly in a straight line, damaging the player on contact, but they can be easily defeated by jumping on them. In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' and in later games onward, Bullet Bills can home in on the player.
Bullet Bills are often shot by [[Bill Blaster]]s, though in rare cases they appear on their own. They quickly fly in a straight line, damaging the player on contact, but they can be easily defeated by jumping on them. In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' and in later games onward, Bullet Bills can home in on the player.


Bullet Bills have become a recurring item in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series. When used, it will transform the player into a giant Bullet Bill that increases their speed for several seconds and places them in autopilot, knocking over any of the opponents along the way. This is the function that the ''Smash Bros.'' version of the item inherits.
Since ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart DS}}'', Bullet Bills have become a recurring item in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart|series}}'' series. When used, it will transform the player into a giant Bullet Bill that increases their speed for several seconds and places them in autopilot, knocking over any of the opponents along the way.
 
The Bullet Bills feature larger versions: [[Banzai Bill]] and {{s|mariowiki|King Bill}}.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Bullet Bill was mentioned in the [[Banzai Bill]] trophy description, which was misidentified as Bullet Bill prior to the PAL and 1.02 NTSC releases.
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==Overview==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As an [[enemy]]===
===As an enemy===
[[File:Bullets.jpg|thumb|250px|Three Bullet Bills flying near {{SSBB|Marth}} in the [[Subspace Emissary]].]]
[[File:Bullets.jpg|thumb|left|Three Bullet Bills flying near {{SSBB|Marth}} in the [[Subspace Emissary]].]]
====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.
Bullet Bills appear as enemies. 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.
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=====Damage taken=====
 
===Damage taken===
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====In [[Smash Run]]====
===Trophy===
[[File:Bullet Bill Smash Run.jpg|thumb|200px|Several Bullet Bills homing on {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}.]]
{{Trophy
Bullet Bills also appear as enemies, reprising their behavior from ''Brawl'', although 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.
|name=Bullet Bill
|image=Bullet Bill - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=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 [[fireball]]s, 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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=[[Super Mario Bros.]]|console2=GCN|game2={{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Sunshine}}}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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A large number of Bullet Bills can appear as a random event.
===Stickers===
 
{| class="wikitable"
Bullet Bills appear as part of the {{uv|Mario}}-themed ''Vs. Enemy Team'' final battle, where some of them fly forward like as if they were shot out of a Bill Blaster rather than homing in on the player.
! Name
 
! Game
<!--The trophies refer to the item version, so don't put them here.-->
! Effect
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! Fighter(s)
|-
| {{s|mariowiki|Bullet Bill}}
| {{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.}}
| {{StickerIcon|Launch Power}} +12
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
| {{s|mariowiki|Bullet Blaster}}
| {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash}}
| {{StickerIcon|Launch Power}} +50
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Bullet Bill|New Super Mario Bros.}}
{{StickerPicBox|Bullet Blaster|Mario Kart: DD!!}}


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As an [[item]]===
===As an [[item]]===
{{ Infobox Item
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{{cquote|''Use this item to transform into Bullet Bill and shoot straight at the enemy. Your Circle Pad or Control Stick input at the moment you trigger the item will determine your launch direction, after which you'll fly in a straight line.''|cite=[[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''Super Smash Bros. 4'' Official Site]]}}
{{cquote|''Use this item to transform into Bullet Bill and shoot straight at the enemy. Your Circle Pad or Control Stick input at the moment you trigger the item will determine your launch direction, after which you'll fly in a straight line.''|cite=[[Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site|''Super Smash Bros. 4'' Official Site]]}}
[[File:Bullet Bill SSB4-U fired.jpg|thumb|A character turned into Bullet Bill after using the item.]]
[[File:Bullet Bill SSB4-U fired.jpg|thumb|left|A character turned into Bullet Bill after using the item.]]
The Bullet Bill debuted in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as a transformation [[item]].  
The Bullet Bill debuts in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as a transformation [[item]].  


Bullet Bills appear on the ground and can be picked up. When used, 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 {{SSB4|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.
Bullet Bills appear on the ground and can be picked up. When used, 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 {{SSB4|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.
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 [[Reflection|reflectors]] 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.
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.
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==Trophies==
===As an enemy===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
[[File:Bullet Bill Smash Run.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Several Bullet Bills homing on {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}.]]
Bullet Bill was mentioned in the [[Banzai Bill]] trophy description, which was misidentified as Bullet Bill in earlier versions.
Bullet Bills also appear as enemies in [[Smash Run]] in {{for3ds}}, reprising their behavior from ''Brawl'', although 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.


===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
A large number of Bullet Bills can appear as a random event.
[[File:Bullet Bill - Brawl Trophy.png|left|100px|thumb|Bullet Bill trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
:''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}}}}
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''===
Bullet Bills appear as part of the {{uv|Mario}}-themed ''Vs. Enemy Team'' final battle, where some of them fly forward like as if they were shot out of a Bill Blaster rather than homing in on the player.
The Bullet Bill trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' [[Trophy Box]].
{{clr}}
[[File:BulletBillTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Bullet Bill trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]
[[File:BulletBillTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|Bullet Bill trophy in ''for WiiU''.]]
;Bullet Bill
{{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!''
===As a [[background character]]===
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)|console2=DS|game2=Mario Kart DS (11/2005)}}
[[File:Bullet Bill SMM Cameo.jpg|left|thumb|Bullet Bills in the background of [[Super Mario Maker]] in {{forwiiu}}.]]
In {{forwiiu}}, Bullet Bills appear as background characters in the [[Super Mario Maker]] stage. Their appearance changes depending on the game style, matching their designs in ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.
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==Stickers==
===Trophy===
{| class="wikitable"
The Bullet Bill trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}}, it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Bowser's Minions}}.
! Name
{{Trophy
! Game
|name=Bullet Bill
! Effect
|image-3ds=BulletBillTrophy3DS.png
! Character(s)
|image-wiiu=BulletBillTrophyWiiU.png
|-
|desc-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 [[Reflection|deflect]] you. KO them, not yourself!
| {{s|mariowiki|Bullet Bill}}
|desc-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!
| {{s|mariowiki|New Super Mario Bros.}}
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=10/1985|console2=DS|game2=Mario Kart DS|release2=11/2005}}
| {{StickerIcon|Launch Power}} +12
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros.|release1=05/1987|console2=DS|game2=Mario Kart DS|release2=11/2005}}
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
}}
|-
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| {{s|mariowiki|Bullet Blaster}}
 
| {{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash}}
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
| {{StickerIcon|Launch Power}} +50
===As an item===
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
The Bullet Bill returns as an item, reprising its behavior from ''Smash 4''.
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Bullet Bill|New Super Mario Bros.}}
{{StickerPicBox|Bullet Blaster|Mario Kart: DD!!}}


==Spirit==
===Spirit===
The Bullet Bill appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a Novice-class [[primary spirit]].
The Bullet Bill also appears as a Novice-class [[primary spirit]].


In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], the Bullet Bill is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. The Bullet Bill's spirit appears in the 8-bit maze setion of [[The Light Realm]].
In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], the Bullet Bill is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. The Bullet Bill's spirit appears in the 8-bit maze area of [[The Light Realm]].


The Bullet Bill uses an army of {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} puppet fighters and is fought on the {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage. During the battle, the Bullet Bill items will appear in large numbers, while the Captain Falcon Team will be distracted by the items.
The Bullet Bill Spirit Battle uses an army of {{SSBU|Captain Falcon}} puppet fighters and is fought on the {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage. During the battle, the Bullet Bill items will appear in large numbers and the Captain Falcon Team will be distracted by the items.


{|class="wikitable"
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<gallery>
<gallery>
BulletBillWiiU.png||Bullet Bill as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
BulletBillWiiU.png||Bullet Bill as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
File:SSB4 - Bullet Bill Item.jpg|Bullet Bill as a usable Item next to {{SSB4|Mega Man}} in {{forwiiu}}.
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''.
Bullet Bill (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).png|Artwork of a Bullet Bill from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*There is evidence within the game's scripts that the Bullet Bill item itself should be able to explode, however this does not appear to be possible in-game.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|キラー|Kirā}}
|ja={{ja|キラー|Kirā}}, ''Killer''
|jaM=Killer
|en=Bullet Bill
|en=Bullet Bill
|fr=Bill Balle
|fr=Bill Balle
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|ru={{rollover|Билл-пуля|Bill-pulya|?}}
|ru={{rollover|Билл-пуля|Bill-pulya|?}}
|ruM=Bullet Bill
|ruM=Bullet Bill
|ko={{rollover|킬러|Killeo|?}}
|ko={{rollover|킬러|Killeo|?}}, ''Killer''
|koM=Killer
|zh_cn={{rollover|炮弹刺客|Pàodàn Cìkè|?}}
|zh_cn={{rollover|炮弹刺客|Pàodàn Cìkè|?}}
|zh_cnM=Bullet Assasin
|zh_cnM=Bullet Assasin

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"Killer" redirects here. For the smasher, see Smasher:Killer.
Bullet Bill
Bullet Bill NSMB.png
MarioSymbol.svg

Bullet Bill artwork from New Super Mario Bros.

Universe Mario
Level(s) appears in The Jungle
The Lake
The Lake Shore
The Cave
The Swamp
The Great Maze
Point worth 500
Article on Super Mario Wiki Bullet Bill

Bullet Bills (キラー, Killer) are enemies from the Mario series.

Origin[edit]

Bullet Bills as they appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
The Bullet Bill item in Mario Kart 8.

Bullet Bills made their debut in Super Mario Bros. as a common enemy, and has become a common enemy in later Mario games. They are black missile-like enemies with scowling eyes and white arms with clenched fists.

Bullet Bills are often shot by Bill Blasters, though in rare cases they appear on their own. They quickly fly in a straight line, damaging the player on contact, but they can be easily defeated by jumping on them. In Super Mario 64 and in later games onward, Bullet Bills can home in on the player.

Since Mario Kart DS, Bullet Bills have become a recurring item in the Mario Kart series. When used, it will transform the player into a giant Bullet Bill that increases their speed for several seconds and places them in autopilot, knocking over any of the opponents along the way.

The Bullet Bills feature larger versions: Banzai Bill and King Bill.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Bullet Bill was mentioned in the Banzai Bill trophy description, which was misidentified as Bullet Bill prior to the PAL and 1.02 NTSC releases.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As an enemy[edit]

Three Bullet Bills flying near Marth in the Subspace Emissary.

They fly from offscreen, exploding upon impact with a character or on the ground. They also appear in Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's introduction, in which three of them are destroyed by Diddy Kong. They can be reflected, 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.

Damage taken[edit]

  Normal Slash Electric Freezing Flame Grass (effect) Water (effect) Darkness Aura (effect) Specials: Direct Specials: Indirect
Damage taken ×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.3 ×0.7 ×1.0 ×1.3 ×1.0 ×1.0 ×1.0 ×0.75

Trophy[edit]

Bullet Bill's 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.
NES: Super Mario Bros.
GameCube: Super Mario Sunshine

Stickers[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Bullet Bill New Super Mario Bros. StickerIconLaunchPower.png +12 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Bullet Blaster Mario Kart: Double Dash StickerIconLaunchPower.png +50 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Bullet Bill (New Super Mario Bros.).png
Bullet Bill
(New Super Mario Bros.)
Brawl Sticker Bullet Blaster (Mario Kart DD!!).png
Bullet Blaster
(Mario Kart: DD!!)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As an item[edit]

Bullet Bill
BulletBillMK8.png
Mario (universe)
A Bullet Bill from Mario Kart 8.
Universe Mario
Appears in SSB4
Ultimate
Item class Transformation
Article on Super Mario Wiki Bullet Bill
“ Use this item to transform into Bullet Bill and shoot straight at the enemy. Your Circle Pad or Control Stick input at the moment you trigger the item will determine your launch direction, after which you'll fly in a straight line. ”
—Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site
A character turned into Bullet Bill after using the item.

The Bullet Bill debuts in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a transformation item.

Bullet Bills appear on the ground and can be picked up. When used, 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 reflectors 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.

As an enemy[edit]

Several Bullet Bills homing on Captain Falcon.

Bullet Bills also appear as enemies in Smash Run in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, reprising their behavior from Brawl, although 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 Blasters, in which case they do not home in on the player.

A large number of Bullet Bills can appear as a random event.

Bullet Bills appear as part of the Mario-themed Vs. Enemy Team final battle, where some of them fly forward like as if they were shot out of a Bill Blaster rather than homing in on the player.

As a background character[edit]

Bullet Bills in the background of Super Mario Maker in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Bullet Bills appear as background characters in the Super Mario Maker stage. Their appearance changes depending on the game style, matching their designs in Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros. U.

Trophy[edit]

The Bullet Bill trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it is part of the Bowser's Minions Trophy Box.

Bullet Bill's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Bullet Bill's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Bullet Bill
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!
NES: Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)
Nintendo DS: Mario Kart DS (11/2005)
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!
NES: Super Mario Bros. (05/1987)
Nintendo DS: Mario Kart DS (11/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As an item[edit]

The Bullet Bill returns as an item, reprising its behavior from Smash 4.

Spirit[edit]

The Bullet Bill also appears as a Novice-class primary spirit.

In Adventure Mode: World of Light, the Bullet Bill is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by Galeem during his takeover of the universe. The Bullet Bill's spirit appears in the 8-bit maze area of The Light Realm.

The Bullet Bill Spirit Battle uses an army of Captain Falcon puppet fighters and is fought on the Mushroom Kingdom stage. During the battle, the Bullet Bill items will appear in large numbers and the Captain Falcon Team will be distracted by the items.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
41
SSBU spirit Bullet Bill.png
 Bullet Bill
Attack
 ★ 1 905 4530 575 2877 330 1653 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 Super Mario Series

Gallery[edit]

  • Bullet Bill as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    Bullet Bill as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

  • Bullet Bill as a usable Item next to Mega Man in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    Bullet Bill as a usable Item next to Mega Man in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

  • Artwork of a Bullet Bill from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

    Artwork of a Bullet Bill from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trivia[edit]

  • There is evidence within the game's scripts that the Bullet Bill item itself should be able to explode, however this does not appear to be possible in-game.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese キラー, Killer —
UK English Bullet Bill —
France French Bill Balle Bullet Bill
Germany German Kugelwilli Bullet Willy
Spain Spanish Bill Bala Bullet Bill
Italy Italian Pallottolo Bill Bullet Bill
China Chinese (Simplified) 炮弹刺客 Bullet Assasin
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 炮彈刺客 Bullet Assasin
South Korea Korean 킬러, Killer —
Netherlands Dutch Bullet Bill —
Russia Russian Билл-пуля Bullet Bill


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Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary Subspace Army
Leader Tabuu
Fighter accomplices Bowser · Ganondorf · Wario
Major members Petey Piranha · Rayquaza · Porky Minch/Porky Statue · Ridley/Meta Ridley · Galleom · Duon
Manipulated members Ancient Minister/R.O.B. · Master Hand · Mr. Game & Watch · King Dedede
Common units Primids: Normal Primid · Big Primid · Boom Primid · Fire Primid · Metal Primid · Scope Primid · Sword Primid
Bowser's Minions: Bullet Bill · Giant Goomba · Goomba · Hammer Bro · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa
R.O.B. Squad: R.O.B. Blaster · R.O.B. Launcher · R.O.B. Sentry
Others: Armank · Armight · Auroros · Autolance · Bombed · Borboras · Bucculus · Buckot · Bytan · Cymul · Feyesh · Floow · Gamyga · Glice · Glire · Glunder · Greap · Jyk · Mite · Mizzo · Nagagog · Poppant · Puppit · Roader · Roturret · Shaydas · Shellpod · Spaak · Ticken · Towtow · Trowlon
Weapons/Machines/Etc. Ambush · Amaranthine gas · Barrel Cannon · Bomb block · Cargo · Dark Cannon · Door · Generator · Halberd · Koopa Clown Car · Minecart · Quark Mine · Shadow Bug · Slide Launcher · Smash Skiff · Subspace Bomb · Subspace Gunship · Thorn helix · Trackball
Locations World of Trophies · Isle of the Ancients · Subspace · The Great Maze
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Smash Run
Enemies Bacura · Banzai Bill · Bill Blaster · Bonkers · Boom Stomper · Bronto Burt · Bubble · Bulborb · Bullet Bill · Bumpety Bomb · Chain Chomp · Chandelure · Clubberskull · Cryogonal · Cucco · Daphne · Darknut · Devil Car · Eggrobo · Flage · Flame Chomp · Fly Guy · Gastly · Geemer · Generator · Ghost · Giant Goomba · Glice · Glire · Glunder · Goomba · Gordo · Hammer Bro · Iridescent Glint Beetle · Kihunter · Koffing · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa · Kritter · Lakitu and Spinies · Lethinium · Lurchthorn · Magikoopa · Mahva · Megonta · Metroid · Mettaur · Mimicutie · Mite · Monoeye · Nutski · Octorok · Orne · Parasol Waddle Dee · Peahat · Petilil · Plasma Wisp · Polar Bear · Pooka · Poppant · Reaper & Reapette · ReDead · Reo · Roturret · Shotzo · Shy Guy · Skuttler · Sneaky Spirit · Souflee · Spike Top · Starman · Stalfos · Tac · Tiki Buzz · Waddle Dee · Waddle Doo · Zuree
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Items in Super Smash Bros. 4
Normal Assist Trophy · Back Shield · Banana Peel · Barrel · Beam Sword · Beehive · Beetle · Blast Box · Bob-omb · Bombchu · Boomerang · Boss Galaga · Bullet Bill · Bumper · Bunny Hood · Capsule · Crate · Cucco · Daybreak · Deku Nut · Dragoon · Drill · Fairy Bottle · Fire Bar · Fire Flower · Food · Franklin Badge · Freezie · Golden Hammer · Gooey Bomb · Grass · Green Shell · Gust Bellows · Hammer · Heart Container · Hocotate Bomb · Home-Run Bat · Hothead · Killer Eye · Lightning Bolt · Lip's Stick · Master Ball · Maxim Tomato · Metal Box · Motion-Sensor Bomb · Mr. Saturn · Ore Club · Party Ball · Pitfall · Poison Mushroom · Poké Ball · POW Block · Ray Gun · Rocket Belt · Sandbag · Screw Attack · Smart Bomb · Smash Ball · Smoke Ball · Soccer Ball · Special Flag · Spiny Shell · Spring · Star Rod · Steel Diver · Super Leaf · Super Mushroom · Super Scope · Superspicy Curry · Super Star · Team Healer · Timer · Unira · Warp Star · X Bomb
Containers Barrel · Capsule · Crate · Party Ball · Rolling Crates · Sandbag
Collectibles CD · Gold · Trophy · Custom Part
Other Smash Coins and Bills
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Items in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Normal Assist Trophy · Back Shield · Banana Gun · Banana Peel · Barrel · Beam Sword · Beastball · Beehive · Beetle · Black Hole · Blast Box · Bob-omb · Bombchu · Bomber · Boomerang · Boss Galaga · Bullet Bill · Bumper · Bunny Hood · Capsule · Crate · Cucco · Daybreak · Death's Scythe · Deku Nut · Dragoon · Drill · Fairy Bottle · Fake Smash Ball · Fire Bar · Fire Flower · Food · Franklin Badge · Freezie · Golden Hammer · Gooey Bomb · Grass · Green Shell · Gust Bellows · Hammer · Healing Field · Healing Sprout · Heart Container · Hocotate Bomb · Home-Run Bat · Hothead · Killer Eye · Killing Edge · Lightning Bolt · Lip's Stick · Master Ball · Maxim Tomato · Metal Box · Motion-Sensor Bomb · Mr. Saturn · Ore Club · Party Ball · Pitfall · Poison Mushroom · Poké Ball · POW Block · Rage Blaster · Ramblin' Evil Mushroom · Ray Gun · Rocket Belt · Rolling Crates · Sandbag · Screw Attack · Smart Bomb · Smash Ball · Smoke Ball · Soccer Ball · Special Flag · Spiny Shell · Staff · Star Rod · Steel Diver · Super Launch Star · Super Leaf · Super Mushroom · Super Scope · Super Star · Superspicy Curry · Timer · Unira · Warp Star · X Bomb
Containers Barrel · Capsule · Crate · Party Ball · Rolling Crates · Sandbag
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Mario (universe) Mario universe
Fighters Mario (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Luigi (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Peach (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Bowser (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Dr. Mario (SSBM · SSB4 · SSBU) · Rosalina & Luma (SSB4 · SSBU) · Bowser Jr. (SSB4 · SSBU) (Koopalings) · Daisy (SSBU) · Piranha Plant (SSBU)
Assist Trophies Hammer Bro · Waluigi · Lakitu & Spinies · Chain Chomp · Thwomp · Flies & Hand
Bosses Metal Mario and Luigi · Petey Piranha
Stages Peach's Castle · Mushroom Kingdom (SSB) · Princess Peach's Castle · Rainbow Cruise · Mushroom Kingdom (SSBM) · Mushroom Kingdom II · Delfino Plaza · Mushroomy Kingdom · Figure-8 Circuit · Luigi's Mansion · Mario Bros. · 3D Land · Golden Plains · Rainbow Road · Paper Mario · Mushroom Kingdom U · Mario Galaxy · Mario Circuit · Super Mario Maker · New Donk City Hall
Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode)
Items Bob-omb · Fire Flower · Green Shell · Red Shell · Super Star · Super Mushroom · Poison Mushroom · Freezie · Metal Box · Golden Hammer · Lightning Bolt  · Hothead · Banana Peel · Boomerang · Fire Bar · POW Block · Bullet Bill · Spiny Shell · Super Leaf · Grass · Super Launch Star
Enemies Banzai Bill · Bill Blaster · Bullet Bill · Chain Chomp · Flame Chomp · Goomba · Giant Goomba · Hammer Bro · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa · Lakitu & Spinies · Magikoopa · Shy Guy · Spike Top
Other Birdo · Boo · Cappy · F.L.U.D.D. · Geno · Ghosts · Kamek · Koopa Clown Car · Molten Fortress · Nabbit · Pauline · Pidgit · Shellcreeper · Shy Guy · Sidestepper · Toad · Warp Pipe
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits
Music Brawl (Mario Kart) · SSB4 · Ultimate (Mario Kart)
Masterpieces Super Mario Bros. · Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels · Super Mario Bros. 2 · Dr. Mario · Super Mario World · Super Mario Kart
Related universes Donkey Kong · Yoshi · Wario · Wrecking Crew
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