Smash Ultimate: Art of King K. Rool

[@IzAwSmash]

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[@unko4468]

Art of sonic ssbu please and No hateing me

[@geckosethpe]

perhaps you already explained; but why no more twitch?

[@MrAlibibo]

Izaw I have something I want to tell you, can we get in contact outside Yt?

[@MrAlibibo]

@Izaw It is very important bro, I am from Denmark near sweden, want to help u out with something

[@dom2056]

Art of ridley would be really good, there are very few resources for ridley and he's a popular and underrated character

[@tristinyaeger9222]

I love that you never downplay the strengths or viability of characters that are considered lower tier. Most of my favorite characters are closer to the bottom of all the rankings, so hearing you highlight their strengths and advantages is really refreshing. 10/10 video as always.

[@starmantheta2028]

For real. I know it comes off as up-playing but whenever characters lower on the tier list are discussed it's only their flaws that are mentioned. It's nice to see someone actually take a lower tier character's strengths seriously (especially since it helps you avoid getting knowledge checked against them).

[@deztro9996]

Thats because usually the most fun characters to play with are those in low tiers with quirky or specific play set

[@Mike-sp7zv]

I like little Mac, Kirby, and ganondorf

[@TheMrmike12]

Not trying to flex, after all my gsp isn’t even that high but my character with the highest gsp is K rool, and it’s not even my main. He’s so fun to play, and now thanks to this tutorial I’m gonna enjoy playing with him more

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

Huh, this guy is the best character I've tried yet not even joking... Maybe some people just better with certain characters 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CoinBox170]

I think K. Rool is the most fully realized character on the roster. Everything from the moveset to the references, to even small tweaks to his character model like the torn cape bring out so much character and personality. I played him for 5 years straight and hope he's a mainstay for the series

[@PrettyKoolCrocodile]

Damn right!

[@spiritualak5147]

He’s the first character I got in elite smash along with dark pit

[@krubbington]

He's everything I could've asked for out of a playable K. Rool in Smash Bros and more. Whenever you get a character you asked for and end up really loving their playstyle too, it's such a good feeling

[@AlThePal78]

@@spiritualak5147Mine was Mii swordman then him LOL

[@Descro382]

You guys will probably hate me for it, but that's how I feel about Mega Man

[@tristinyaeger9222]

15:31 K Rool's upsmash spike is one of my favorite easter eggs in the game. Only comes out for like 1 frame. My buddy hit me with it totally on accident once and we were speachless for like 30 seconds.

[@llamarama6976]

Its the hardest and worse spike in the game. Mainly because its purpose is to keep the consistancy with the one two hitbox on stage. But boy its funny even though you should never intentionally go for it

[@JackRetroZz]

The pop off I had when I hit that was immaculate too.

[@Bendocent]

I also hit it once on accident

[@alberca90]

how is that an "easter egg"?

[@BenjaminBroom-n4r]

I have gotten a kill off a forward air that comboed out of a up smash spike I just wish it was a better spike

[@Jonah871]

Brent: *laughs maniacally in down smash*

[@huddled_up]

smashy broooosss

[@IsaacTheFoat]

Brent: laughs in spine armour

[@HannahBanina]

*Do it again.*

[@Nintendo-Switchblade]

Brent inspired me into playing k rool

[@PrettyKoolCrocodile]

Finally, something actually hype! I freaking love watching and playing K. Rool in Smash and this video goes over the strengths and flaws of this character (who sadly doesn't get the best rep in higher levels of play because of them). K. Rool plays 1:1 like his boss outings with a few new tricks and some of the funniest animation frames and moves in the whole game which define the amount of soul put into his design that I wish other veterans got a fraction of. High level K. Rool players are the ones I have the most respect for due to them pushing him despite his state. One thing I wish was better handled in his imo amazing design is crown as an item and the pickup lag. Imagine being able to cancel the animation in progress, that could make you zoom with pivots and have more options compared to being screwed for a bit by a design choice, I'd keep it for the animation frames and tech bcz removing tech imo hurts design. Fun fact on neutral special theres a small window where K. Rool can drop through a platform while the move is ending and it looks funny.

[@splaturials9156]

Krool and hype dont go together bruh

[@PatchyDog]

@@splaturials9156 ong how the fuck is this char supposed to be interesting in any way lmao

[@PrettyKoolCrocodile]

@@PatchyDog Ayo!

[@PatchyDog]

@@PrettyKoolCrocodile I'm going along with him dw 😭

[@wallyscreenshots]

At ~ 8:30, you mention that K.Rool's head, feet, and back are vulnerable during Gut Check. He actually has full-body invulnerability during frames 4-15 when the counter is not activated. It seems inconsequential but I've had opponent's attacks whiff the belly but go through the intangible parts relatively often. And that seems good but a lot of characters can still punish after whiffing through the intangibility.

[@whatsha2532]

As a K Rool main I see this as an absolute win

[@PrettyKoolCrocodile]

Same!

[@MajoraWaffle]

daily reminder that k rool is a solid mid tier

[@UngaBungaSsbu]

I've been playing this game since release and just now I'm learning you can turn Krool's counter around after hit. Amazing video and series! definitely keep up the heavies as well, its refreshing to see more non meta and underrepresented characters get these types of resources to learn from.

[@Issaviewer91]

Same I had no idea and now just imagining the fuckery I can do with it

[@chee5o]

Woke up, saw this on my recommended and told myself i could watch this only if i made my bed. These are such a treat to watch, thanks for making them 5 years into the game.

[@a.a5983]

Bro needs an incentive to make his bed 💀

[@atticusv668]

My favourite parts are where IzAw is mildly bewildered at how good much of K. Rool's kit is

[@llamarama6976]

A short hop forwards or backwards can be useful to include when throwing the krown sometimes to either get more coverage or make throwing it slightly safer. Kindof like how link does with his boomerang

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Oh hell yeah, the character i have been waiting years for. Although i wish they gave him more tools to work with, i love playing K. Rool in this game so much, especially when the set ups work. He can do well in certain MUs especially against high and top tier characters.

[@sebaschan-uwu]

He already has way too many tools to work with bro. He's literally the stereotypical easy player for people who don't know how to play the game to win with

[@mandalorianhunter1]

@@sebaschan-uwu such a casual response

[@Ind0Lee_K.O.]

As a k rool, his biggest weakness is not the lack of tools its that his recovery is super easy to edge guard. If he could move his recovery side ways faster he would move up a tier on any tier list. The only way to avoid getting edge guarded is to read how to opponent will edge guard and either go high or go to the side slightly so that you make it back.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

@@Ind0Lee_K.O. Actually that's not true. His recovery isn't always easy to gimp, but that the few characters who can do it are really good at doing it ex Falcon. If he could act out of it or get another jump like Wario does with his bike, then yeah it would be better. I didn't say it was the lack of tools, but if he had more tools like you just said his recovery. If he could do more with blunderbuss or could make Crowne do a smash or tilt command that made knock back dependent on it, it would make his combo game more consistent. If he could get more out of throws or less lag then he would be a much better character.

[@Ind0Lee_K.O.]

@@mandalorianhunter1 Less lag would be great but you strait up die at 0% sometimes to good players. His up air having less lag would be great for him. Instead of 52 frames of end lag maybe 30 frames. However that might make his up air too good since it kills some characters at 70%.

[@SkulolfGamer8555]

Yes, finally! Now I can watch this as many times as I want to get better with my main. Lol

[@zachstarattack7320]

12:42 finally the best ost plays

[@llamarama6976]

Another use for blunderbuss is its very good at tech chasing on platforms. Short hop cannon ball provides a slow moving option that keeps you safe from get up attacks and covers wait and roll away with a follow up airial covering a timed roll in. Krown can also do this but its more finiky with you having to input a weaker throw so i find cannonball is quicker and covers the platform longer. A safer but lower reward option. It can also cover regular techs on the stage but so does crown and better

[@llamarama6976]

My favourite king is finally here. It is time. My kremlin bretherin have waited for this fateful day

[@HawkTeevs]

I’ve loved K. Rool ever since the game first came out. He may have the classic glaring weaknesses of a heavy, but he has enough tricks up his sleeve that, if the player is crafty enough, can straight up embarrass almost any character in the game.

[@Dr.PurpleAllStar]

Dude keep up the good work I'm always ecstatic when I see you in my notifications whether it's a smash or unite. Nothing but love

[@yonesmohamed3261]

I would love to see a king dedede Art of, I know you did a smash 4 one but Dedede mixup and ledge traps have evolved so much. To show this world true royal perfection ledge set ups

[@MegaMantaGreg1111]

i'm still waiting for art of mii swordfighter either way as a king k rool main this made my day

[@tristinyaeger9222]

First you drop art of monke and now art of croc. Banger after banger lately.

[@Mike-sp7zv]

I genuinely felt like I learned a lot from this video and I'm only half way through it so far

[@yuvia1452]

i just wanted to hear him say king k rool is a fat ass crocodile that everyone loves

[@docpepperclassic]

Don’t forget how important smooth RAR’s are for playing K Rool at peak performance. So many of your confirms rely on back air and being able to hit that reliably is so important. I was a good (not great) K Rool main for a long while, but I felt like I hit a ceiling with him. Then I tightened up my RAR’s and it unlocked an entire new level of K Rool nonsense. TLDR; if you wanna play K Rool well, practice your RAR’s in as many scenarios as you can.

[@lucasfigueroa6678]

Rar?

[@docpepperclassic]

@@lucasfigueroa6678 Reverse Arial Rush. It's basically running in one direction, turning around without stopping, and then jumping very quickly so you maintain momentum in the original direction but are now *facing* the opposite direction. It lets you perform a back air in the direction you normally could only perform a forward air.

[@stevipedia]

Fun Fact about K. Rool in this game: Most people think that he has 2 spikes but he actually has 3. His down-air, back-air, and his up-smash. As illustrated (by coincidence but not mentioned at 15:33 in this video) his up-smash has a second hit box when K. Rool starts to fall onto the plank position. The hitbox is his face. If the opponent is in the air and gets hit by this hit box, the opponent will get spiked. This option is typically never considered as it is extraordinarily conditional but it is still fun to know and have nonetheless.

[@stoneheart0007]

Or, if you're like me, you use that up-smash spike as a "Humiliation" kill. Because seeing K Rool's dumb face when they die... They will never unsee that expression, even in their darkest nightmares.

[@groudon2006]

This was the one I was waiting for, I'm not a competitive player but I've been using K.Rool since the release of Ultimate and like you said he's a big combo sponge, but he's very fun to play, plus its funny for me because whenever I play people in arena's they always switch to characters that either reflect or outspeed K.Rool so its crazy how I'm in an arena with a bunch of sweaty players but somehow I the casual is the biggest threat

[@srluskas6803]

I'm so glad you're still doing these, they're so fun and the highest quality content on smash!

[@MarcelE80]

Great vid. I looove playing as K-Rool

[@PrettyKoolCrocodile]

Same!

[@EonWhite]

Love this silly krokodilly. 💚👑🐊💚

[@Triggaheartz]

this the one i been waiting on!!!! I started playin him a few months ago and have been having a blast pissing off friends with the goofy cheese

[@TheFlashzap]

I’ve logged in well over a thousand hours of King K Rool in online play and I teach my opponents not to mess with the killer croc rocking a glock who’s big brass belly stomachs the competition because there’s only one king *WHO WEARS THE CROWN*

[@AnimusPrime87]

A 19 minute video can be summed up in one paragraph. Stand on the opposite side of the stage to your opponents, spam cannonballs and the crown endlessly, punished that approaches. That’s how you rack up damage. Once you rack up a little bit of damage, attempt a bury to Kayo with a strong smash attack, or spam attacks with super armor to beat out and win clashes. Step three profit.

[@llamarama6976]

As a note on k rools blunderbuss for ledge trapping. Its basically useless on non platform stages like FD. HOWEVER the move becomes significantly better for ledge trapping with a platform near ledge as you can drop down at any time you wish and angle it more foreards or back. This allows you to cover many options with it and force the opponent into a 50/50 on the most part. Its weakness is still it being waited out but with the platform you can threaten the opponent with drop through dair if their invincibility runs out. As for the added return crown varient it adds even more coverage but as mentioned it takes alot of setup and is gimmicky (but frankly all of k rool is a meme so pull it out if your opponent doesnt suspect it)

[@torza9599]

4:53 I love how this played out as an old K Rool main (I still main him I just haven’t played in so long)

[@coolsodapop12]

K. Rool's belly armor making it so his "weak point" is from behind is such a genius way to make fighting him feel like a boss fight.

[@22jdawgjb]

I don’t main k rool, but he’s easily my 3rd most played character. I was dreading the day this video came out so people can learn the matchup 😂

[@cyrusrule3164]

Lets gooooo! Love this series, keep it up!

[@kyledayley]

Since heavies seem to be the current theme, I'd love to see Dedede next! He made an appearance in this one already!

[@aidanmoore4214]

K Rool is the love of my life

[@justacupomacaroni6387]

I absolutely love these guides! Best smash content on KZbin by far

[@DarkThomy]

UP SMASH SECOND HIT SPIKES??? 15:33 Nani the fuck?! (also, voting for Art of Ridley hopefully next ! Smub's making moves has been inspiring for a long time now !)

[@thesilentninja9]

Great video as always! I loved the slightly less serious tone throughout the video while still teaching the important concepts

[@IIIISai]

Intro never gets old, I love pixel sprites

[@popoha4380]

Before we start. What took you so long to cover this behemoth? Beginner friendly at start and a tech monster in the late. A perfect bully many Kremling know one King. K. Rules.s

[@Jona_da_fox]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I was waiting for this for a while man thank you

[@samuelwest6435]

He's a monster. More so than i thought. Unlike MK1 SSBU still lives. Too bad Scorpion never came to play😢

[@Jeskor_]

istg i just started playing king k rool

[@MasterHandSpazz]

Also, im pretty sure K. Rool's dtilt has the longest bury window in the game

[@Ind0Lee_K.O.]

D-tilt, F-smash is true at 60% if angled up and your opponent has perfect mash and if your opponent doesn't have good mash its basically true at 30%.

[@lududelubin3011]

And sometimes the opponent isn't fully prepared to mash if you land it in a scramble situation (ex: after spot dodging one of their close range options)

[@BurningSands_FGC]

croc with a cannonball get obliterated by block man with fishing pole. man i love this game.

[@MasterHandSpazz]

Kirby Kid showed otherwise

[@big_j4760]

Unironically can't wait to hear IzAw talk about crown for 5 minutes

[@Fadededits.]

So happy to see these kinds of videos still being posted keeping the game alive

[@darkgrievous1495]

Now I have art of guides for both of mains, I have power.

[@kingoro6806]

I bought smash ultimate only for K. Rools. Still one of my mains, the best add to the roaster with Hero imo

[@Fruitman1997]

Would be great to know what songs/remixes are used in these - credit to the original artists etc and all that but I just wanna hear these banging remixes again!

[@DoritoTime]

Ah yes K Rool searchin the grocery aisle on the thumbnail

[@pixel8397]

Earliest I’ve been to these videos, and funny enough by accident. I don’t even have notifications on I just randomly decided to look up Izaw’s channel and found this lol

[@ashawesome]

I ran into a bunch of krools today

[@Wiwcac]

King. K. Rool. Is he a kind ruler? I hear he’s kinda cruel while smashing kingdoms full of fools.

[@Sir_Khris]

FINALLY after all these years. HE FINALLY RELEASED IT! thank you! x)

[@maxspecs]

Anyone else remember when the hitbox on his Up+B was half a stage length wide?

[@MrGameguyC]

Hell yeah! Great video as always! Another tip, Up-Throw is one of the strongest killing Up-Throws. Especially when jumping onto a platform.

[@FirstStepTravelers]

Love your videos. Hoping to see a Ganondorf sometime in the future!

[@dredahalomaster1]

Lord knows it's gonna be nothing but K. Rool on elite today 🕴🏼

[@FrostyTheNightmare]

To be a K Rool main, you gotta know the crown, smell the crown, act like the crown and be the crown!

[@anansi4849]

Ahh, finally Real art

[@olioliooooooooo]

I'm already done with smash sadly but it was so refreshing seeing this video long live k roolers

[@JustAFishBeingAFish]

Been wanting to try krool looks awesome

[@21GMix]

You know what "Art of" I'm gonna ask for.

[@compactpizza6337]

I’d love to see updated videos on the DLC fighters. New tech has been discovered, methodology had evolved, and, well, the old videos are just out of date.

[@agentjp106]

I had no idea you could turn K Rools counter around?!? Like what! Every Izaw video I learn so much new stuff

[@eduardoespinoza2581]

No importa el tiempo izaw gracias por Art of K.K.R Y por todos los demás artes.

[@theycallmeboyapollo]

i love this series. Took a break from smash and coming back i couldn't imagine a better source for characters. Would absolutely love an Art of Mewtwo or Art of Pac-man 🖤

[@Dekutard]

i wonder if any of the older ones could use a remake like mario i’d love to see an art of doc

[@zachstarattack7320]

9:46 blud is fed up

[@martynarval24]

TURN GRAB , so much range 😅 Thanks for video

[@Agathusio]

I’ve been waiting for this 😏

[@Nestorro700]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sur-shiner]

Finally, the King's spotlight!

[@jasonmcbride637]

If you A land to down smash online, it's basically unreactable besides holding shield which leads to breaks. Such a saucy character

[@JASA_87]

ALL HAIL OUR LORD AND SAVIOR KING K ROOL

[@Sm4sher-Vader]

Ayyyyy! The (Kremling) King's Finest Hour is finally here! (Bonus points for those who get the reference lol)

[@spliffaminal]

been trying to get that b reverse back air off stage for like a year haha.

[@zachw3945]

Waiting for elite smash to fill up with K rool after this

[@tristinyaeger9222]

I know I'm probably the only one, but an art of Dr Mario would go hard.

[@TheSp00derDuder]

MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!!!

[@stupidw33b52]

really enjoyed the extra flavor you put in the vid this time izaw

[@MyHatDefinesMe]

It's time to get kroccy with it

[@bunningtonbinks]

I do want to see Bowser Jr because we barely know anything about the character's gameplay at a high level

[@snes90]

I played K. Rool a lot and got infuriated by his up smash being so hard to land. But after watching the tournament footage I am realizing if I don't practice, I'll never truly instill where my moves will hit people. I always play reactively, waiting until a hit lands, whiffs, or gets blocked before thinking about what I want to do next.

[@cooperrondinelli6576]

This is the one I've been waiting for 😮

[@MurphyRoeder]

Excellent music selection 🤌

[@Iheartdrumzz]

Love these videos Izaw! I remember watching your brawl videos and its nice youre still around :)

[@IzAwSmash]

Welcome back!

[@TimoDmon007]

My mainnnnnn let's goooo finally

[@logan4864]

Hello,Izaw.I am your fan .Your smash videos are the best on the KZbin,but you can also make the video like:smash ultimate:art of ness,jigglypuff,peach&daisy,ice climbers,shiek,dr.mario,pichu ganondorf,mewtwo, mr.game&watch,pit&dark pit,wario snake,diddy kong,lucas,sonic,king dedede,olimar,lukario,ROB,villager mega man,wii fit trainer,rosalina&luma,little mac,mii sword fighter,mii gunner,pac man,robin,shulk,bowser.jr,duck hunt,bayonetta,ridley,simon&richter,isabelle

[@zachstarattack7320]

13:40 i love all th humor ahah

[@TaylorUmpherville]

Luigi has always been a favorite So I guess a vid about him would be cool

[@TheLiquidQ]

He already did one

[@not_cyferhere3487]

The king is back

[@beth1299]

Took a while but really good video