Bowser (Super Smash Flash 2)

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This article is about Bowser's appearance in Super Smash Flash 2. For the character in other contexts, see Bowser.

Bowserin Super Smash Flash 2
Universe	Mario
Availability	Starter
Final Smash	Giga Bowser
Tier	C (29)

Bowser is a playable veteran starter character in Super Smash Flash 2. He was originally shown during the initial planning phases of the game, going through several different design iterations before finally resurging after being revealed at the end of the second McLeodGaming Direct. Bowser's sprite design, moveset and voice clips come directly from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His color and dash animation come from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

Bowser is currently ranked 29th on the current tier list. Bowser great strength, good grab game, decent out of shield options, and is good at edgeguarding. Due to being a heavyweight, he has strong endurance.

However, Bowser can have trouble catching up to his opponents due to having slow mobility plus being easily comboed. His recovery special, Whirling Fortress does not give him far distance and can be easily gimped.

Moveset

Ground attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Standard attack 1	Does a quick swipe.	6%
Standard attack 2	Does another swipe with his other claw. It does decent knockback but is hard to connect after the first attack.	12%
Down tilt	Does a crouching double swipe attack.	24%
Down smash	Retreats into his shell and rapidly spins in place.	16%
Side tilt	Punches forward. Has decent KO power. Even if it doesn't kill it sends them diagonally which can give them a bad position.	15%
Forward smash	Performs a very strong headbutt forwards. The strongest forward smash in the game.	30%
Up tilt	Swings a claw above him. This move is great anti-air and combo extender.	11%
Up smash	Gets on all fours and lunges upwards with his shell.	20%
Dash attack	Does a running headbutt.	12%

Aerial attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Neutral aerial	Spins around in his shell.	13%
Forward aerial	Slashes forward with his claw.	15%
Back aerial	Arcs his back, attacking with his shell.	17%
Up aerial	Swings his head above himself in an arc.	18%
Down aerial	Goes into his shell, flips over, and spins rapidly.	5%

Grabs and throws

Attack	Description	Damage
Grab	Grabs opponent. Has good range.	N/A
Pummel	Headbutts opponent.	9%
Forward throw	Throws his opponent forward using his head.	8%
Back throw	Throws his opponent behind him using his head.	11%
Up throw	Throws his opponent up, then grinds them on his shell while spinning around. Bowser's main combo starter.	11%
Down throw	Throws his opponent to the ground and body slams them.	7%

Other attacks

Attack	Description	Damage
Ledge attack	Sweeps in front of him with his claw.	8%
100% ledge attack	None for now.	N/A
Floor attack	Sweeps with his claws twice, first in front of him, then behind him.	6%

Special moves

Special move	Name	Description	Damage
Standard special move	Fire Breath	Bowser releases a fireball, which explodes on contact. In the air, the fireball moves diagonally downwards. Can be angled up and down on the ground.	9%
Side special move	Flying Slam	Bowser grabs the opponent and performs a flying suplex that can be controlled in whatever direction desired. If Bowser hits with his sour spot, Koopa Klaw, it can lead to some follow ups.	14%
Up special move	Whirling Fortress	Bowser retreats into his shell which begins to rapidly spin and gains height. When used on the ground, he can slide across the ground very fast.	19%
Down special move	Bowser Bomb	Bowser plummets downwards at a high speed before slamming into the ground in a sitting position. When used on the ground, he will hop into the air first before dropping.	19%
Final Smash	Giga Bowser	TBA

Misc.

Misc.	Description
On-screen appearance	Walks out from a fiery void
Taunts	Standard: Stomps, throws his head back, and roars. Does 3% and has a windbox.	Side: Same as Standard.	Down: Same as Standard.
Victory theme	Remix of the flourish that plays when Mario or Luigi grab a flagpole in Super Mario Bros.. It is shared with Mario, Luigi and Peach.
Victory pose	Sweeps with his claws twice, first in front of him, then behind him.

In competitive play

Tier placement history

Bowser has been ranked 18 of B+ on the first Beta tier list due to taking down stocks easy from his brute strength, combo throw, and a decent kit. However in 1.0.3.2, Bowser has been significantly dropped due to his worst matchup's even more powerful and some nerfs like his running speed.

Gallery

Bowser edgeguarding Marth with his forward aerial.

Bowser playing Sandbag Soccer with Donkey Kong, Lloyd, and Mega Man.

Bowser trying to catch up to Peach who is riding Pidgit's carpet in Mushroom Kingdom II.

Bowser hitting Fox with his forward smash on Jungle Hijinx.

Trivia

• Steven Damian Borgers stated that Bowser, Sheik and Donkey Kong were his hardest character projects and that Bowser is his most proudest accomplishment.
• In v0.9b, there exists several files relating to Bowser, hinting that he was initially meant to be playable in an earlier build of the game. He has an unused announcer's call, two different variations of a character select portrait (one in the pre-v0.9 style), palette data, and is referenced numerous times in the character code.