There’s gonna be a local tournament happening later today. I played Bowser a lot in previous Smashes, but never practiced anything or looked up guides for him because apparently, I could still compete with my siblings who did practice complex stuff. Hopefully this guide gives me an edge
It feels so unreal that I've been a Bowser main since Melee first came out, it's been a long road through brawl and smash 4, then finally seeing him viable is so crazy to me in a good way I never thought I'd see the day
the best part of the art series is how theres so much about strategy and not just saying what the moves do. thanks izaw, i have literally no more art request at this point, luigi, bowser, sepheroth, miibrawler, fox, shiek, You've done it all!
As a Bowser main since Brawl I’ll give some tips not mentioned in the video, Jab 1 to side B is a combo at any percent 50% of the time it only works if jab 1 sends inward instead of outward, Bowser’s ledge trapping is really good, shield halfway between the ledge as roll distance, from this distance up B can cover everything except jump if you move correctly on the ground which he can cover with forward air depending on what you’re predicting the opponent to do Forward tilt angled down is one of the best 2 frame options in the game, Not many characters can hit your shield safely without risk of being hit by up b that kills at about 150% regardless of weight, fall speed will be the thing that determines their survivability but it kills universally from about 170% anywhere on final destination You can use the non flinching part of flame breath to build the percent of an opponent after a shield break to kill them from a shield break at 0% You can get the opponent to shield a down B by using down air a lot until the last stock then bait them into shielding a down b
I think browser's design is probably the best out of all the heavies as he has what every other heavy weight should have which is the threat of deadly ambiguity when he jumps at you ( he could Fair, Dair, Command grab ETC) which makes him feel like a boss as heavyweights should
I've recently picked Bowser up and I've been waiting for you to drop an "Art Of" for him Thank you so damn much Izaw! I've been following your content since Smash 4 (':
A simple combo that’s really good that works 50% of the time is jab 1 into side b, It only works if jab 1 sends in instead of out but it’s really good if it works and it’s very forgiving because even if you’re slightly off on the timing it will still beat out shields
Bro I use the quick short hop side b to close out of distance grab situations and especially whiff punishes. It’s so fast and usually the opponent doesn’t expect it. Love that you put that option in there @izaw. You post such useful videos. Thank you.
This is gonna be so helpful! Bowser is my fav Nintendo character, feels like i can do so much better now i've seen how many options i haven't been using. Thanks man!
Notes from a Recovering Bowser Addict: Jab 1 is also great mix on shield between jab 2 timing and side b, especially back of shield for many. Retreating fair using slingshot is also fairly good safe pressure, especially if you can autoslip, or even just go off platform or offstage. Offstage works best if you have a well developed game off ledge as bowser. For at ledge, these options cover so many cases that you can play slow and sturdy from ledge in some MUs, blocking your opponent into limited setups because you can cover most commitments from ledge. In specific MUs like Roy, all the FGC character, little mac, and anyone who needs reactable repositioning to hit ledge it can be incredibly strong. This even applies for characters with good ledge hang punishes, so long as they require reactable setup you can just play around them. Bowser's uniquely gross ledge toolkil -Firebreath(if they commit to anything on the ground near ledge this is FREE) -Side b -The biggest getup attack -Down b regrab mixups -One of fastest ledge drop fast fall double jump empty lands (not quite a NIL but enables similar options) -Autocancel Forward air from ledge (timing is tight but can be consistent) combos -Ledge hop Nair combos from ledge -Drop Up air to close stocks and shark with invincible head (great at calling out some ledge hang punishes) BONUS: You can actually autoslip ledge hop forward air from ledge to cancel the endlag and go back to ledge... Boxx only tho I hope this is helpful for those who are struggling on ledge or with safe pressure!
Spotdashes and and dashdancing can also decrease the effective reachable window on dash in's which is STUPID good. Spotdash is just the lower commitment backdash cancelled into forward dash, extremely good and can set up for surprises across the board from a dash shield to a shortened pivot cancel (which is REALLY nice), a dashwalk -> whatever, a jump in or really just anything you can do out a dash. Spotdashing in place just means that so long as you're outside they're range, they wont be able to tell the difference. It also overlaps with cashback b reverse firebreath briefly which is another incredible zoning tool.
The ledge hop firebreath us literally free on 90% of commitments especially on Kalos where you're safe under plat, it literally just conditions jump which we can usually beat out with fair from ledge or just, roll to get back on, Heck even just neutral getup upsmash. Generally very slept on ledge game
Hey Izaw, love the content. I'd love to see some brief information in these videos about stage picks and bans for each character if that's something you're able to throw in. ♥
Bro, I've been waiting for this one ever since the Art of Bowser you made for Smash 4 came back. Literally- the smash 4 Arts of Bowser and Ike are what got me into the right mindset to fighting games and improve. Thank you so much you absolute babe.
One thing to add is how good forward tilt can be for chasing down a grounded opponent at kill percent. The pivot cancel has great range, and it kills earlier that up tilt and forward air while being slightly faster than down smash
Niceeeeeee I didn't think you would make Ultimate's version of art of Bowser this early since you made one for smash 4 but I'm glad to have been surprised, I've watched smash 4's version a lot so I think it will be the same this time as well, great content as always
Early smash ultimate i found a very fun game to play. Samus allways shot their charge shot to cover both jump and stand, because it didnt combo yet, and i figured out you could time an up smash to destroy it and the amount of times they say I was "gonna get hit" they ran towards me to begin ledgetraping and instead they got weak hot up smashed into back air was far to many
Always baffled me we never had a proper Bowser’s Castle stage anywhere in the actual Smash series. Its such an iconic Mario location to the point that some people call August 4th, or 8-4, Bowser day.
Great video, but I have a small critique for you on script editing: there are a few times when you use the "you" pronoun to refer to hypothetical people (your audience) in different roles of a single interaction, juxtaposed in consecutive sentences. As part of the audience you were referring to by "you", I was briefly disoriented by those times. I think the script of future videos could be improved by a clear separation of how to play *as* Bowser and how to play *against* Bowser, within each section. Here's an example from 14:52: - "Most of the time Bowser will be launching *you* off-stage or upwards, however." (clearly speaking to the audience as if they are playing against Bowser) - "And when *you* do launch them off-stage, *you'll* mostly..." (clearly speaking to the audience as if they are playing as Bowser) It's small, of course, but hopefully the room for improvement is clear. Because some comment readers interpret all constructive criticism as hateful attacks that incite defense, I will repeat that the video was great and my criticism is about a very minor detail that hardly anyone would notice, and it comes from a place of love.
love the level of in-depth review over both move and strategies; as a Game and watch player, I'd love to see a video done on him. He's such a weird and quirky character, I'd love to see what you have to say about him. Love these videos, keep it up!
Havent played smash ult since sephy came out but bowser will always be in my heart mans carried me through tourneys, nair-> bair and dash cancel ftilt op............and upb. Hope the smash community is still good
Great video, hopefully it helps me beat this big guy. I would love to see an Art of Terry video. I like your How to Terry but I'd love to see you do a deep dive like you do on your Art of series.
Can you do an Art of Pit video next? He's a character with more depth than one might assume, so breaking him down and showing how he works might help with the learning curve.
For all you new and seasoned Bowser! I'm posting match up guides on every single character and how to beat them with Bowser. Currently I have one on Mario, Steve and DK. This series will feature all 89 characters!
Are you still planning on having an art of for every character?? I imagine there are some characters that would require some insane detail and would take forever to make videos for
Been playing Bowser since ultimate came out and I didnt even think bowser had any combos other than up throw fair at 0% Still, character was great at teaching me patience how to call out opponents on their poor choices so its translated fairly well to a good chunk of other characters Ive tried out
I was the only person I knew who did sh side b out of shield. Now thanks to this video, every idiot bowser I find online is going to do it so thanks a lot!
Big bois back in season fellas
SZA said it best
There’s gonna be a local tournament happening later today. I played Bowser a lot in previous Smashes, but never practiced anything or looked up guides for him because apparently, I could still compete with my siblings who did practice complex stuff. Hopefully this guide gives me an edge
How’d it go?
@@kevinsiu3769 I couldn’t make it due to work, so I couldn’t get my butt whooped :(
It feels so unreal that I've been a Bowser main since Melee first came out, it's been a long road through brawl and smash 4, then finally seeing him viable is so crazy to me in a good way I never thought I'd see the day
Favorite Bowser skin?
@@glennthehelper4524 the blackish brown one
the best part of the art series is how theres so much about strategy and not just saying what the moves do. thanks izaw, i have literally no more art request at this point, luigi, bowser, sepheroth, miibrawler, fox, shiek, You've done it all!
If only Bowser had his fireball custom move from Smash 4 in this game...
totally agree he'd be OP
@@fistofjustice13 I will be fine with that
As a Bowser main since Brawl I’ll give some tips not mentioned in the video,
Jab 1 to side B is a combo at any percent 50% of the time it only works if jab 1 sends inward instead of outward,
Bowser’s ledge trapping is really good, shield halfway between the ledge as roll distance, from this distance up B can cover everything except jump if you move correctly on the ground which he can cover with forward air depending on what you’re predicting the opponent to do
Forward tilt angled down is one of the best 2 frame options in the game,
Not many characters can hit your shield safely without risk of being hit by up b that kills at about 150% regardless of weight, fall speed will be the thing that determines their survivability but it kills universally from about 170% anywhere on final destination
You can use the non flinching part of flame breath to build the percent of an opponent after a shield break to kill them from a shield break at 0%
You can get the opponent to shield a down B by using down air a lot until the last stock then bait them into shielding a down b
I think browser's design is probably the best out of all the heavies as he has what every other heavy weight should have which is the threat of deadly ambiguity when he jumps at you ( he could Fair, Dair, Command grab ETC) which makes him feel like a boss as heavyweights should
Wish he had his backhand bash from Mario Strikers for his Dash attack
Ah yes run up dair
@@Littletony525maybe he meant down special?
incineroar just does that better man. as a bowser main im an incineroar hater, if you main him we're ops
@@DivineXDiamond bowser can shield break if you just make the opponent shield enough so you can read it with a king dedede aaah sitdown move.
Glad to see a clip from my boi MELFOR at 4:52. It's awesome to see one of my best friends cementing himself into the community.
I've recently picked Bowser up and I've been waiting for you to drop an "Art Of" for him
Thank you so damn much Izaw! I've been following your content since Smash 4 (':
A simple combo that’s really good that works 50% of the time is jab 1 into side b,
It only works if jab 1 sends in instead of out but it’s really good if it works and it’s very forgiving because even if you’re slightly off on the timing it will still beat out shields
Yes!! I have been waiting for this! Thanks to Phy's guide, I was able to learn bowser fast. Now I have this amazing guide, too!
It was a pleasure having my clips in the video! Keep up the great content!!😍
It's an honor to be a part of this! Thanks so much!
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Fantastic video! I especially appreciate the recovery mix ups. I had no idea Bowser's recovery could be mixed up lol
Was a pleasure working with ya. Glad to see the King get a proper character guide.
Bro I use the quick short hop side b to close out of distance grab situations and especially whiff punishes. It’s so fast and usually the opponent doesn’t expect it. Love that you put that option in there @izaw. You post such useful videos. Thank you.
This is gonna be so helpful! Bowser is my fav Nintendo character, feels like i can do so much better now i've seen how many options i haven't been using. Thanks man!
Notes from a Recovering Bowser Addict:
Jab 1 is also great mix on shield between jab 2 timing and side b, especially back of shield for many.
Retreating fair using slingshot is also fairly good safe pressure, especially if you can autoslip, or even just go off platform or offstage. Offstage works best if you have a well developed game off ledge as bowser.
For at ledge, these options cover so many cases that you can play slow and sturdy from ledge in some MUs, blocking your opponent into limited setups because you can cover most commitments from ledge. In specific MUs like Roy, all the FGC character, little mac, and anyone who needs reactable repositioning to hit ledge it can be incredibly strong.
This even applies for characters with good ledge hang punishes, so long as they require reactable setup you can just play around them.
Bowser's uniquely gross ledge toolkil
-Firebreath(if they commit to anything on the ground near ledge this is FREE)
-Side b
-The biggest getup attack
-Down b regrab mixups
-One of fastest ledge drop fast fall double jump empty lands (not quite a NIL but enables similar options)
-Autocancel Forward air from ledge (timing is tight but can be consistent) combos
-Ledge hop Nair combos from ledge
-Drop Up air to close stocks and shark with invincible head (great at calling out some ledge hang punishes)
BONUS: You can actually autoslip ledge hop forward air from ledge to cancel the endlag and go back to ledge... Boxx only tho
I hope this is helpful for those who are struggling on ledge or with safe pressure!
Spotdashes and and dashdancing can also decrease the effective reachable window on dash in's which is STUPID good. Spotdash is just the lower commitment backdash cancelled into forward dash, extremely good and can set up for surprises across the board from a dash shield to a shortened pivot cancel (which is REALLY nice), a dashwalk -> whatever, a jump in or really just anything you can do out a dash. Spotdashing in place just means that so long as you're outside they're range, they wont be able to tell the difference. It also overlaps with cashback b reverse firebreath briefly which is another incredible zoning tool.
The ledge hop firebreath us literally free on 90% of commitments especially on Kalos where you're safe under plat, it literally just conditions jump which we can usually beat out with fair from ledge or just, roll to get back on, Heck even just neutral getup upsmash. Generally very slept on ledge game
Hey Izaw, love the content. I'd love to see some brief information in these videos about stage picks and bans for each character if that's something you're able to throw in. ♥
Bro, I've been waiting for this one ever since the Art of Bowser you made for Smash 4 came back. Literally- the smash 4 Arts of Bowser and Ike are what got me into the right mindset to fighting games and improve. Thank you so much you absolute babe.
Love to see characters like Bowser in "art of" series! Good job keep it up !
If the next art of is Mewtwo I would instantly die 😍
One thing to add is how good forward tilt can be for chasing down a grounded opponent at kill percent. The pivot cancel has great range, and it kills earlier that up tilt and forward air while being slightly faster than down smash
Niceeeeeee
I didn't think you would make Ultimate's version of art of Bowser this early since you made one for smash 4 but I'm glad to have been surprised, I've watched smash 4's version a lot so I think it will be the same this time as well, great content as always
Early smash ultimate i found a very fun game to play. Samus allways shot their charge shot to cover both jump and stand, because it didnt combo yet, and i figured out you could time an up smash to destroy it and the amount of times they say I was "gonna get hit" they ran towards me to begin ledgetraping and instead they got weak hot up smashed into back air was far to many
8:28 is definitely the best part of this video. To hell with Steve. 🌋
The blocks benefitting bowser and not steve was some justice
I love how simple and in-depth these are, I would love to see an art of Ness. An extremely common character but few resources/guides
Always baffled me we never had a proper Bowser’s Castle stage anywhere in the actual Smash series. Its such an iconic Mario location to the point that some people call August 4th, or 8-4, Bowser day.
Great video, but I have a small critique for you on script editing: there are a few times when you use the "you" pronoun to refer to hypothetical people (your audience) in different roles of a single interaction, juxtaposed in consecutive sentences. As part of the audience you were referring to by "you", I was briefly disoriented by those times. I think the script of future videos could be improved by a clear separation of how to play *as* Bowser and how to play *against* Bowser, within each section. Here's an example from 14:52:
- "Most of the time Bowser will be launching *you* off-stage or upwards, however." (clearly speaking to the audience as if they are playing against Bowser)
- "And when *you* do launch them off-stage, *you'll* mostly..." (clearly speaking to the audience as if they are playing as Bowser)
It's small, of course, but hopefully the room for improvement is clear. Because some comment readers interpret all constructive criticism as hateful attacks that incite defense, I will repeat that the video was great and my criticism is about a very minor detail that hardly anyone would notice, and it comes from a place of love.
My absolute favorite smash series. I don't even play most of these characters, but I watch (and rewatch) all of them. Fantastic content; Thanks IzAw!
Man, that Bowser’s Castle stage! Wish it was base game, it’s funny how we don’t have a dedicated Bowser’s Castle stage yet
Thank you man I was thinking of maining Bowser and this helped me a lot❤
love the level of in-depth review over both move and strategies; as a Game and watch player, I'd love to see a video done on him. He's such a weird and quirky character, I'd love to see what you have to say about him. Love these videos, keep it up!
Havent played smash ult since sephy came out but bowser will always be in my heart mans carried me through tourneys, nair-> bair and dash cancel ftilt op............and upb.
Hope the smash community is still good
Great video as always my man
been waiting for this since the game came out, bowser is such a slept on character
16:13 the way he's approaching you is intimidating look at his face the ground must be shaking as well
The falling hit of Up smash can hit normal get up more than I'd like to admit, and then COMBO into back air !
Thank you so much for bringing all the bowsers out of the wood work.
You’ve made the next few days on elite Smash beautiful as a falcon main.
Are you a Falcon main that doesn’t SD three times the moment I get 30% on you?
Good, the world needs you
Great video, hopefully it helps me beat this big guy.
I would love to see an Art of Terry video. I like your How to Terry but I'd love to see you do a deep dive like you do on your Art of series.
What level was that at 1:55! How do I get that???
Can you do an Art of Pit video next? He's a character with more depth than one might assume, so breaking him down and showing how he works might help with the learning curve.
For all you new and seasoned Bowser! I'm posting match up guides on every single character and how to beat them with Bowser. Currently I have one on Mario, Steve and DK. This series will feature all 89 characters!
Well time to hop back on Smash again and lab my main once more lol. Absolutely love your content Izaw! Keep up the great work!
Art of banjo
Damn I have been playing bowser for years and never thought of that up B loop at ledge.
This has given me the motivation to keep playing this king. Thank you!
This video is amazing bro, hope to use it to finally make that last push into Elite Smash!
Great video! How did you get that bowser stage?
Peak humanity right here
Been waiting for this video for awhile now thanks, Izaw!
As a bowser main Im excited to see your insights on the character and see what your thoughts on him are
very informative and detailed video!
ik this sounds niche but maybe the next character you could do is mii sword fighter? he seems fun tbh
It's finally here, I can't believe it
It's enough to make a former bowser main cry
fantastic bowser video makes me wanna start playing him in tournaments again! thank you so much
i didnt know about the different ways of using up b, that is very fascinating
Wanted this for literal years
Thx for using a couple of my clips. Love the content o7
I recently got hooked on playing DDD and would love a video on how to play him, since I have been having a lot of fun with his ledge trapping
Bowsers fair can sometimes cross up and a nich combo is fair into bair at leadge for a kill
Love the dedication to this series.
Would love to see Hero Next
34 out of 90 lol.
Are you still planning on having an art of for every character?? I imagine there are some characters that would require some insane detail and would take forever to make videos for
You should do Dr Mario
The Art of Bowser is real!
I was caught by surprise that my clip made it in the video amazing video I sure love playing this turtle dragon
Really enjoyed the video. Good job!
PLEASE ART OF PICHU
O YEAH LETS GOOOO BOYSSS!!
yay my main gets an "art of"!!! i love bowser thanks you so much. the up b trick is my favorite part and i will us it often
As a Bowser main this video juggled me for 17 minutes
I'd love The Art of Joker, not the How to play, but now with the meta more developed, it has a lot to offer :)
Love your content!!
Superb guide, Zawman! Thanks a lot!
Making an Art of Isabelle would be really cool!
Been playing Bowser since ultimate came out and I didnt even think bowser had any combos other than up throw fair at 0%
Still, character was great at teaching me patience how to call out opponents on their poor choices so its translated fairly well to a good chunk of other characters Ive tried out
The Turtle King is finally here
Used to play Bowser in Smash 4. He got changes in ultimate that aren't my cup of tea, but I'm willing to give this big bad another go!
This was awesome! Great job. 👍
Daddy penguin dedede next would make my year lol
I really like bowser lately. He might be my favorite heavy
Thank you sir… this was exceptional
I was the only person I knew who did sh side b out of shield. Now thanks to this video, every idiot bowser I find online is going to do it so thanks a lot!
holy shit new quality smash content!!
My Incin got good as hell. Now my Bowser's on his way. I wish Charizard was still solo though.
I just started playing Bowser last night, and I checked if you had a Art of Bowser. Come check my feed and bam. The odds was crazy
Been Waiting On This Video For Years Now For Ultimate 💯 My Bowser Mains It's Our Time Now!!
Never stop this series 🙏
At last, my main is next up on the list.
Lets go my superheavy main brothers, the rest will hopefully come soon!
i didn't know about that whirling focus tech
Was considering playing more bowser 45 mins ago lol the timing
OMG Thank you for making this i was waiting for this lol😁😁😁
Art of ganandorf would be hype.
Very good video as always
12:33 i love zawarudo
Unfortunately in this clip he got messed up by bowser 🙃
But yeah, I love him, too ❤️
Art of Bowser Jr. next!!
Thanks for making this.
I'd love to see an Art of Aegis. Most rhe good info isnt complied in one place and it'd be nice to get matchup tips for fighting them too.
Press B.
oh hey, i know that Bowser guy
Thought I made a comment on this when it came out but I didn’t, bowser is my main and I wanted this for so long, thank you.
Wooo the Art Of Jack Black video is here!!!!!
Very excited
I loved the sm4sh bowser art of