Bowser (SSB4)/Neutral attack

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Overview

For the technical data of each individual hit, see:

• Bowser (SSB4)/Neutral attack/Hit 1
• Bowser (SSB4)/Neutral attack/Hit 2

As for the overall usage of the move, Bowser punches twice. The move is quick and is safe on shield due to it's mentioned speed and it's second hit having the ability to be canceled. It is one of Bowser's main neutral spacing options as it can stuff an opponent's approach and can setup into his grab, which lead into a plethora of setups for Bowser to do damage and kill such as his neutral air or forward air to rack up damage, and his up air and back air, which can kill at consistent percents. Along with setting up into grab, the move can lead into a forward tilt or a down tilt for quick damage or a kill setup. Besides it's large versatility, the move can also kill and makes it a safe and go to option when trying to take a stock or pressure an opponent.

Bowser's moveset

Neutral attack (1 · 2) · Forward tilt · Up tilt · Down tilt · Dash attack · Forward smash · Up smash · Down smash
Neutral aerial · Forward aerial · Back aerial · Up aerial · Down aerial
Grab · Pummel · Forward throw · Back throw · Up throw · Down throw
Forward roll · Back roll · Spot dodge · Air dodge · Techs
Floor attack (front) · Floor getups (front) · Floor attack (back) · Floor getups (back) · Floor attack (trip) · Floor getups (trip)
Edge attack · Edge getups
Neutral special (def · c1 · c2) · Side special (def · c1 · c2) · Up special (def · c1 · c2) · Down special (def · c1 · c2) · Final Smash