5 BOWSER TIPS, SECRETS, AND TRICKS!

[@phy_]

We hit the like goal last video, so as promised, here is the Bowser tips, tricks, and secrets video! The things we’re gonna cover in this video will range from simple beginner stuff that most of you may already know, to more high level or nuanced things you might not have known about. 0:16 Up Throw combo DI (Blue lines) 3:08 Side B Damage (Platform vs stage) 4:43 Down B and Down Air Spike hitboxes 6:27 Up B Height & Mash 8:40 Firebreath tip (no flinch hitboxes)

[@ShadyBowser]

Thank you phy i always have a hard time with down b onto ledge, i sometimes do it but im not consistent with it so now i know to not hold down. Also i mash very well with up b but i never noticed theres a blue line on Bowsers shell, now that i know this it really helps to learn that

[@panochalopez4289]

I just played your Bowser I was dk I couldn't win

[@phy_]

@@panochalopez4289 yo! That was a lot of fun, gg’s

[@megaman7424]

I literally cannot unsee the blue lines. Thank you for telling me this info!!!! Lmao

[@Domo1180]

Important to know that mashing B at the start of Up-B does give you the least amount of height but it also gives you the most horizontal movement!

[@JoshuaZitzelsberger-sk3ek]

Good to know! So if your more at the side of the stage it's better to mash early

[@gray18]

Best character in the game

[@phy_]

100% NO QUESTION ❤️

[@dmitrimatthews7898]

@@phy_ Joker would like to know your location Pikachu would like to know your location Peach would like to know your location Palu would like to know your location Not ZSS tho, she sux

[@pigboi666]

@@dmitrimatthews7898 finally, some good fkin opinions

[@phy_]

@@dmitrimatthews7898 LOL not best as in actual best, best as in coolest 😎

[@dmitrimatthews7898]

@@phy_ lmao I know 😂

[@Evanator48]

Mashing on Up B and no flinch box at the end of fire breath I had no idea...thanks

[@TheEvanDude112]

Oh my god, I was *completely* unaware that each launch animation also had that particle effect! That must be why I always hear people streaming the game saying “Wow, no DI”, and terms like that. This is fucking game changing for me, and not just for Bowser, thank you for making this!

[@zobirisking706]

Bowser is my favorite character and I played him for eight years now :)

[@Lattie9001]

For the SideB thing: You do progressively more damage the lowest you land past where the jump starts. Meaning you can SideB someone off screen above the stage and land on the top platform and still do bonkers damage. It tops at *1.3 more damage after 10 meters, or 10 blocks in training mode, and that added damage does translate into more KB as well.

[@phy_]

So general drop height vs peak of the move and does indeed do more KB, good to know. Thanks for the chiming in with the good info Lattie!

[@LivingHuman_Nathaniel]

1:15 is bowsers face in the shell and it's cursed

[@k15281528able]

wanted to drop a big thanks for always teaching us mains new things! Got my bowser from ~5M GSP to 8.6M GSP because of your tips and Leon's vids. Hope to see your content around for a long time :)

[@phy_]

Really glad to here it! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@joehsjsjjsisjsbwjs1153]

Great vid i actually didn't know about the blue streaks so that was helpful and the other tips would definitely help other bowsers

[@heinrichdubloon3139]

Do other characters have that, I wonder?

[@joehsjsjjsisjsbwjs1153]

@@heinrichdubloon3139 yeah its just an effect that happens when you di i noticed it before but didn't think anything of it

[@trashtoast7007]

This was actually informational and had some pretty nice tips for recovery. I just have a problem with buffering get up attack when I mash my up-b's online. I've lost WAY too many games because of that. And let's not even START with my under-utilization of down-b at ledge. This vid has shown me some really cool shit.

[@phy_]

glad to hear you found it useful!

[@GEECK939]

Yooooo even tho I barely play bowser this is genuinely helpful. Especially helpful for my friend Toasty who mains bowser. Thanks so much Phy and Great tip vid as always

[@phy_]

Thanks for watching Rob glad u enjoyed! hope it helps them!

[@GEECK939]

@@phy_ No problem as always, I’ll let him know about it tomorrow

[@TheCrimsonWolf]

Wow, a visual effect actually indicating DI!! I was so surprised! That is amazing, thank you so much for these tips Phy. Information and demonstrations are always a helpful videos, great job!

[@phy_]

Glad u found the video useful Crimson!

[@jacobgans9231]

I’m shocked to say that I only knew about spike hit boxes and non-flinching flame breath! Great video and I would love to see a jab lock guide!

[@bormahtiid]

Another great video! I recommend so many new Bowsers to watch your videos since you’re better at explaining stuff!

[@phy_]

Thanks Bormah!

[@raccoonz_1809]

yoooooooo i actually learns sum new things about bowser i didnt know about this will help my bowser improve more thx phy💯💯👍

[@phy_]

glad to hear it dude!

[@shemky]

Great video

[@Zealous453]

YOOOOO good stuff man! Boutta implement all these into my game

[@phy_]

Thanks man! Those are the blue lines on up throw that I mentioned in our session!

[@Zealous453]

Bro finally get what you meant 😅 I was lost

[@Capt.Shtinky]

Great vid! Super helpful!!

[@Jaga-rz4yt]

You’re one of my favorite ssbu youtubers Keep it up, man!

[@michaelcarlisle8832]

Nice! Definitely did not know about the blue streak. Diggin' it man! Thanks!

[@phy_]

Thanks for watching !

[@BaselardFE]

This was really nice, very easy to follow and understand! Are you doing more in the future? Like a follow up video for Bowser, or tips for other characters?

[@phy_]

Thanks Base! With the feedback this video is getting, definitely plan to do more in the future !

[@tvorangotango]

Thank you very much for another wonderful video. You are the reason I picked up bowser and through your videos bowser has become my most successful main so far. I have yet to find someone who makes as detailed videos and guides as you have. Keep up the great work and may success and fortune come your way.

[@phy_]

Really happy to hear that, keep it up! Thanks, you too!

[@derp4752]

I love this type of video, very helpful and would like to see more!

[@jokermain9568]

Best vid on bowser would be awesome to have a part 2

[@malachistone88]

Dope! Thank you for the tips!

[@noidea3876]

1:19 Bowser is staring at me... Please send help

[@thehumbleservant2010]

THIS WAS BEYOND HELPFUL!! WELL DONE!!

[@codydavis5525]

My comment from yesterday got deleted somehow and it wasn't me. Anyway, here's what I said (NOTE it may not be exact wording): This will help me A LOT!! I LOVE Bowser since he's my favorite character and main! And idk why but I get uncomfortable with other people using my main. People using my other mains are fine but usually not with Bowser. Thx for the tips! Bowser is the best! Side note and added comment: Bowser is also my husbando, so I get quite protective sometimes.

[@dylanshackelford7425]

That fire breath after shield break is awesome. I had no idea about that.

[@JustWatch-be7ph]

Phy bro! Your videos are so informative and well made, I’m a freaking bowser now lol! Love the content man, the analysis videos in particular are so great. Got a video idea for you if you need any ideas: I would kill to see a comprehensive guide on what daily training with bowser would look like. Combo drills, timing training, tech, the works!! Give us a like goal so we can make it happen!!! Lol much love, brother

[@phy_]

yo I appreciate this comment lots dude! Glad to hear you enjoy the videos and welcome to the Bowser army! A bowser training video is definitely something I have in mind, thanks for being down to contribute to a like goal!

[@Olker8]

I’m very new to smash and in the little ice played. Maybe 20 hours for all the game I’ve always loved bowser. Great video!

[@HELLOttttp]

wow this is incredibly helpful! so many secrets I didn’t know about

[@bobstevemd3265]

I had been waiting for this video to drop for the last 4 days lol . good video structure adding both advanced and beginner stuff . a Bower tips and tricks series would be great Or bower vs bad match ups how to win series ! ps I would like to see the jab lock video you talked about .

[@alfycyriac4095]

Agreed. Would love to see a series of what to do vs each character

[@zenaxia8063]

interesting about tip one i didnt know that thanks for bringing that to my attention man!

[@phy_]

Glad u got something out of it !

[@Jimbahiya]

Learned so much Phy! Thank you!

[@calebw8189]

Fantastic vid. I'd love to see more like this. Jab lock vid would be cool.

[@AQuuRious]

THANK YOU

[@ivanfeliciano1986]

Thank U! More of this Please Phy !

[@kenpallicer658]

Loved the video, thanks for the tips! Would love to see more

[@Frilleon]

perfect video bro love the tech vids and guides/tips

[@djposterchild6550]

solid video

[@clips8645]

Tbh I've never noticed that blue line during Bowsers up throw combos. I normally follow the smoke to land my up throw combos

[@alexcaron9427]

For the recovery with flame breath tip, you can up the difficulty by doing ledge drop instant bair, buffer dj bair, and you can just barely make it back with a near perfect up b mash

[@mathasus]

Awesome video, looking forward to more content like this! I'm sure this has been mentioned, but tips on Bowser's disadvantage would be great.

[@asia_box7386]

Great stuff, knew all the tips unfortunately, but still was entertaining. Will leave a like to support a fellow Bowser. Keep it up!

[@ATozz-1337]

I wish I knew about your vids like a year ago. They have helped me so much between commentary and lecture of Bowser's true power. Still working on the NAIR to BAIR though.

[@luckyday915]

Thank you for this video bro, as a bowser main the up b secret really helped me out in a few matches!

[@dvaccaro96]

Godlike video, thank you so much for the info!

[@Faceofscar]

I think a good video series would be bowser matchup tips/how to approach fighting each matchup (in depth)!

[@josephshirt9848]

My lil Bowsie has been absolutely disgusting since discovering Phy. Eternally grateful for you.

[@WIFIBoWsErChAd]

Bowser

[@chee5o]

I think I can get top 32 now thanks 👍

[@danielalbornoz2441]

Great vid Phy, thanks. In the future can you make a video explaining why in some cases Bowser down B cannot break shields.

[@phy_]

If it’s stale it won’t break shields, I actually showed this in the analysis video prior to this one

[@danielalbornoz2441]

@@phy_ yeah but Ive saw you breaking shields twice in a single battle, and Ive also done it before, it's weird

[@phy_]

The stale move queue is 10 moves, so if you hit 10 different moves between down B’s, it’ll be fresh again

[@danielalbornoz2441]

@@phy_ wow ok, that's why thanks man

[@terraSpark902]

Awesome video

[@wermaus]

I came here in search of archived secrets hidden from all, sadly this was not what I got but still very pog video. Sharing the good word of Bowser and getting people learnt

[@edwardnygma8533]

Damn, I honestly suck at Smash but this info can help even me, really good info to have. Thanks man.

[@culturedweebs3853]

love to see it

[@Weregoatee]

Powerful takes only

[@Alexp0703]

Make the jab lock video plz

[@nivomaf3617]

would love a jab lock video

[@Ravio63-b6z]

if you do a throw up and midair punch when they land you can side a them if they are high on damage it will kill t

[@xXLuckyJeroXx]

The UpB Timing is definetly something I didnt know! (I play Bowser for fun and was wondering why I sometimes lack the height, when other Bowser Player could recover from that)

[@MisterFiasco]

If I’m online, I either won’t mash Fortress until the tail end of it, or not at all. Last thing I want if for a sudden lag spike to skip some inputs, killing the height even if I’m mashing right. Sucks I can’t go as deep as I’d like but sometimes that’s just how it be.

[@frazercowan4030]

Even catching a glimpse of those blue lines at regular speed is so difficult...

[@alfycyriac4095]

Hey phy quick question. As you said, the mash on Up B changes the vertical distance. Does the mash on up b matter at all when you use it out of shield?

[@phy_]

I’m actually not sure about grounded up B!

[@swigglemcbiggle2577]

what would be the most optimal button layout for bowser and for all the different controllers?

[@austinking2035]

Another way to space the Bowser Bomb (down b) by his toes. If his toes are over the ledge you won't grab ledge.

[@AntiNexus]

Pog

[@phy_]

yo good seeing u here Nexus!

[@edgargarcia6764]

Can you explain side B off ledge? Also I didn't know about the blue lines for DI.

[@phy_]

Sure That’s prob one of the things I’ll cover next time I do one of these videos

[@remirotthaus]

I think the knockback thing is just a result of less damage. If you look at the damage formula, base damage affects knockback value. So less damage would cause less knockback. I don't think it would be significantly less, though.

[@darkberserker94]

I knew that mashing could male upB go higher, so I mashed like hell only to now realize I was probably ending even lower than not mashing at all...

[@DougBushMusic]

@phy_ Yes, please give us a jab-lock vid!

[@doglounge9321]

You got tips against short characters for a cloud main?

[@phy_]

Get your spacing and timing perfect for Fair and even more so back air for the neutral game. But your main tool to get kills will be upsmash

[@doglounge9321]

@@phy_ thank you very much, your content is fantastic and I really like your cloud.

[@codydavis5525]

Question: Do you main Bowser? I’m curious.

[@phy_]

Yes

[@codydavis5525]

@@phy_ Nooooooooooo!!...I mean...that's cool. :'D I just get uncomfortable sometimes with others using my Bowser. There's nothing against you it's just me. Plus, Bowser is my husbando so I'm kinda of protective that way too and I just love him to death. I also main Bowser and I LOVE playing as him! Btw, did you see my comment from yesterday?

[@codydavis5525]

@@phy_ Also I want to be the best Bowser in the world. I looked more on your channel and apparently someone beat me to it. **depression** U_U

[@phy_]

I did not see the comment from yday, and yeah LeoN has the title as best bowser in the world for good reason, amazing player

[@codydavis5525]

@@phy_ **depressed** U_U I usually play Smash for fun and I wanted to enter a tournament, but seeing how great other players are, and that someone is the #1 Bowser kinda discourages me. Part of it might be I love Bowser too much to loose with him, or I would humiliate myself loosing Idk. But my comment from yday should be under this same name and it has 1 like on it. Edit: I just checked and somehow or for some reason it got deleted. I didn't delete it at all. Idk what happened.

[@Badkitty239]

first first (almost 3am over there though 👀)

[@phy_]

with quickness!

[@Shulk-dn9zx]

Bowser side b on top battlefield plat kills 5 percent earlier on good DI, IIRC. Small difference, but it’s there

[@jacob_p5866]

My biggest problem with bowser was why wasn’t I grabbing ledge with down b? I’m thinking I’m spacing perfectly. Turns out you hold down bowser like suicide it is.

[@JoseELeon]

I never knew that up b mashing made you go further, i only did it insctictly, but i even get the timing right

[@wratth1]

So when do i mash if i want to go high? At the end i mean its while it goes up ? Im not getting it sorry

[@waluigitheprophet4406]

2:09 alternate timeline where Bowser has foreskin

[@iwales6507]

Very informative but for beginners it will probably be a little confusing

[@desmondliart]

whats the point of watching for the blue lines if its not going to be there online? also, for the fire breath shield break tip, wouldnt they be able to mash out of shield break at low percentage making it more worth it just to full charge fsmash them instead?

[@nonamesonme1]

Best give it a try and see for yourself. Some people may beable to mash fast but i dont see it happening with the majority of people. Im not a competitive smasher but trial and error is usually the way to go. Cant hurt to learn it though.

[@natttemantv1977]

For the life of me I can’t get the ledge drop fire breath to work. I can reach 13 height with double jump late mash but can’t seem to get back with ledge drop fire breath, suggestions anyone?

[@toooop9]

Mash at the top of what

[@billcipher2569]

Me watching this video knowing well I don't main Bowser

[@allidoiscook66]

Having to mash for extra height on bowsers up b is stupid IMO

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

The blue lines are "reactable" Yes, maybe if you are not garbage at the game, unlike me!

[@Mori-man]

ok, who is that one guy who left a dislike. you ruined the clean sheet.

[@dingydang8845]

So I just got into elite smash with bowser today and I play smash handheld no dock or controllers. If your truly good with bowser, see how well you can do handheld.