
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Bowser is from the Mario Series and ranks as a B Tier Pick (Good). This How To Play Bowser Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Super Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Bowser by playing as King K Rool in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Super Heavy
Rank: 1
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 20-25
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![]() Fall Speed
Super Fast
Rank: 17-18
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 19
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 5-9
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Who's the greatest nemesis of all!? It's King Bowser! In Super Smash Bros. his power and weight make him a reliable fighter. Use his Fire Breath to keep opponents at bay, then use his damaging attacks to launch them off the stage! He transforms into Giga Bowser for his Final Smash and delivers a super powerful punch!
Bowser Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Bowser in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Bowser is Weak Against are Young Link and Dark Samus. However, Bowser is Strong Against Kirby, Jigglypuff, and Charizard.
Bowser Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Bowser Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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UpB | 6 |
SideB (Air) | 9 |
Nair | 11 |
Final Smash | Description |
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Giga Bowser | Knockback immunity, gain giant size and attack with special effects. |

All Alternate Bowser Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Bowser
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Bowser based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Bowser Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Chun-Li |
Support Slot 1 | Weezing |
Support Slot 2 | Shine Sprite |
Support Slot 3 | Victini |
Improves overall physical strength, fire attacks, all special move power, and smash attacks become faster and stronger.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Bowser In SSBU
You can Unlock Bowser from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Molten Castle Dungeon (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method -
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play King K Rool
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Bowser HERE.
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