Mario (SSB)
- This article is about Mario's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For other uses, see Mario.
Mario | |
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Mario | |
Universe | Mario |
Appears in | SSB SSBM SSBB |
Availability | Starter |
Tier | Middle (7) |
Mario (マリオ, Mario), the main videogame mascot for Nintendo, is a default character in Super Smash Bros. Mario, considered an "all-around" character (as he is in most games), is well-balanced with great close-range smash attacks and good long range. Mario currently ranks as middle tier.
Description
Although best known as the mustachioed plumber who battles the turtle Tribe with his distinct jumping action, this internationally-famous hero has also acted as a referee, a driver, and even a doctor! He's been linked to Princess Peach of Mushroom Kingdom for years, but to this day their true relationship remains a mystery.
Works: Super Mario Bros. (NES), Super Mario Kart (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64)
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Good comboing ability with a deadly finishing move (Up smash Headbutt)
- Potentially a very good recovery
- Good projectile
- Has a spike
Cons
- Lacks range
- Impossible button mashing is required to make full use of his recovery
- Easily edgeguarded due to a predictable recovery
Normal Moves
Weak attacks
Strong attacks
Smash attacks
Air Attacks
- A Sex kick, 14%
- → Forwards spin kick, 16%
- ← Backwards kick, 16%
- ↑ Flip kick, 12%
- ↓ Spin kick, 3%/hit, up to 8 hits
Throws
Other
- Dash attack: Slide, 12%
Special Moves
Strategies
Tornado Spike
If you catch someone with the Mario Tornado over a pit and the last thing the opponent hits is Mario's feet, the opponent will be spiked downward. You can use this to spike a recovering opponent or to finish a combo over open ground.
Tornado Recovery
Mario can gain vertical distance during the Tornado if the B button is mashed often enough during the attack animation.
Mario Bros. Pseudo Spike
Both Mario and Luigi can "spike" an opponent with repeated down aerials. This involves hitting the opponent with the dair repeatedly off the edge and then taking advantage of Mario and Luigi's huge vertical recoveries to get back on the stage. This does not work against Pikachu, who has a longer and faster vertical recovery than either Mario or Luigi.
Fighters in Super Smash Bros. | |
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Fighters | Captain Falcon · Donkey Kong · Fox · Jigglypuff · Kirby · Link · Luigi · Mario · Ness · Pikachu · Samus · Yoshi |