Editing Fire Breath

{{about|Bowser's fire breath in the Mario franchise|his [[Offensive Power Shot]] in [[Mario Power Tennis]] and [[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]|[[Fire Breath (Power Shot)]]}}

|image=[[File:Bowsersfirebreath.png|250px]]<br>Bowser using his fire breath

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])<br>

|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (2023)

'''Fire Breath''' is an ability [[Bowser]] can use in various games. True to its name, Fire Breath is a stream of fire that is expelled from the user's mouth. Although it is the signature ability of Bowser and, by extension, [[Dry Bowser|his skeletal form]], other members of [[Koopa (species)|his species]] have been seen breathing fire, most notably [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Bowser's Brother]]. Despite being unrelated to the Koopas, [[Yoshi]] has also demonstrated [[Fire Power (Yoshi)|the ability to breathe fire]].

Bowser uses Fire Breath in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. He spits single balls of fire. Bowser also has a variation of fire-based attacks: shooting fireballs into the air, causing several small fireballs to fall; another involves Bowser spitting a number of fireballs that disappear after a while; and the third involves shooting a continuous stream of fire for a short time.

 

Also in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', [[Yoshi]]'s [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]] ability gives him Fire Breath, which allows Yoshi to blow fire for a short time by pressing {{button|ds|A}}.

In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath. He attacks by breathing massive gusts of flames over the sections of the slime-filled tub Mario is traversing.

 

[[File:FinalReactor.png|thumb|Fireballs from Bowser encircling the last planet]]

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath. In [[Bowser's Star Reactor]], when Mario reaches the stairs, Bowser appears and starts spitting fireballs at Mario or Luigi. In the battle, when Bowser stomps on the planet's glass and his tail burns, and when Mario or Luigi [[spin]]s into him, he will start shooting fireballs at them. In [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]], Bowser attacks by shooting fire in rapid succession. Unlike the first battle, he is more aggressive and he shoots them faster.

 

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In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath. In the last castle of World 8, Bowser sends out fireballs toward Mario, similarly to his function in ''Super Mario Bros.''. In the battle, Bowser is fought in a similar way as in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', attacking by shooting fireballs. When the switch is pressed and he is plummeted into the abyss, [[Kamek]] revives him and he grows giant. He attacks by spitting massive fireballs and destroying the structures on contact.

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In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Bowser uses his fire breath as one of his attacks, spewing a continuous stream of fire across the planet as he chases Mario or Luigi.

 

Bowser uses Fire Breath, along with fake Bowsers in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Bowser and his fakes shoots fireballs to block Mario's path in crossing the bridge to press the switch. Bowser, in his giant form, chases Mario and shoots massive fireballs at him, which destroys anything blocking Mario's path, and the platforms he is standing on.

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath. He attacks by using fire and iron mallets in battle, reminiscent of ''Super Mario Bros.''. He attacks in a similar way as in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' and ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. After he is defeated, the [[Koopalings]] in the [[Koopa Clown Car]] use their wands' magic to revive him and he grows giant. In two segments of the battle, he breathes fire at Mario on a full platform.

 

[[File:NSMBU Meteor Moat Screenshot.png|thumb|Bowser's Flames in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'']]

Bowser's Fire Breath (referred to in the [[Prima Games]] guide as '''Bowser's Flames'''<ref>Stratton, Steve. ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 190.</ref>) reappears in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', though it acts more similarly to [[Volcanic debris|the raining molten rocks]] from previous games than his normal fire. On two stages of [[Peach Castle]], [[Meteor Moat]] and [[Firefall Cliffs]], the flames rain down from the sky, destroying any [[Brick Block]]s they come into contact with. Bowser is also seen using the move in [[The Final Battle (New Super Mario Bros. U)|The Final Battle]]. These obstacles also appear in the [[Challenge Mode (New Super Mario Bros. U)|challenge]], [[Cloudy with a Chance of Fire]].

 

Bowser uses Fire Breath in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|Nintendo Switch port]]. He spits fireballs that leave residue. He also attacks by throwing explosive soccer balls at Mario, Luigi, [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Toad]], and [[Rosalina]]. In Bowser's second encounter, he spends most of the battle spewing residue-producing fireballs at the characters. [[Meowser]] clones also breathe fire.

In ''Bowser's Fury'', [[Fury Bowser]] uses Fury Blasts, an enhanced version of his normal Fire Breath, which can be avoided by diving with [[Plessie]] or hiding behind walls. Fury Bowser's Fury Blasts can also destroy [[Disaster Spike]]s and [[Fury Block]]s, which may reward coins and a [[Cat Shine]], respectively, when destroyed. Upon being purged of the black paint, [[Giant Bowser]] also spews fireballs to stop Mario and Plessie from regaining the [[Giga Bell]]s.

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Bowser uses his Fire Breath in his final fight against Mario in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. After Bowser is damaged, he jumps to the center of the room and sweeps a large stream of fire around the arena in an attempt to burn Mario. The attack is rather fast, and can only be dodged by jumping over it. A ring of fire forms around Bowser as he uses the attack, protecting him and preventing Mario from getting too close.

===''Super Mario Kart''===

In ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', Bowser tosses fireballs on the track that, when characters make contact with them, will spin them out.

 

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===

Fire Breath is one of the special moves used by Bowser and [[Giga Bowser]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Bowser and Giga Bowser use this move whenever the {{button|gcn|B}} Button is pressed. It is exactly the same as a [[Fire Flower]], except that the flames become smaller the more it is used; in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Bowser begins to exhale smoke that does not deal damage after a while, though in later games this does not happen. Giga Bowser's Fire Breath can be used indefinitely in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', although it adopts the weaknesses of Bowser's version as of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', due to him becoming Bowser's [[Final Smash]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', [[Yoshi]] can also use Fire Breath, although he can only do so via his own Final Smash, [[Super Dragon]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Petey Piranha can also breathe a continuous stream of fire during [[Piranha Plant]]'s Final Smash.

 

The box art for ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' was [[List of Super Smash Bros. Melee pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to feature Bowser hurting [[Mario]] with his Fire Breath, but was changed in the final version of the game.

 

Bowser and Giga Bowser's Fire Breath is somewhat of a long-distanced move, and is usually best to use when the enemy is coming in for close-range combat. Starting in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', players can also angle the flames up and down with the control stick. However, the move will leave Bowser and Giga Bowser motionless while using the attack, and will leave their backs open for attack. If Bowser or Giga Bowser fully use up this attack, they will have to wait about 10 seconds for it to be fully recharged again. In comparison, Super Dragon's Fire Breath functions quite differently. Not pressing any buttons will result in Yoshi exhaling a stream of flames, similarly to Bowser. Conversely, pressing the attack button will result in him exhaling a powerful [[Fireball]]. One of [[Ridley]]'s attacks, Plasma Breath, has a similar function to Fire Breath.

 

''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' introduces customizable special moves that only Bowser can utilize, as Giga Bowser can only use the default Fire Breath. Fire Breath, like all others, has two variants. The first one is '''Fire Shot''', which has Bowser exhale a single Fireball that travels forward and pierces enemies; the move can be used consecutively by holding down the special attack button, and does not decrease in power the more it is used. The second is '''Fire Roar''', which is more powerful and has longer range at first, but loses power faster and takes longer to recharge.

 

GigaBowser-FireBreath-Brawl.png|Bowser using Fire Breath in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' via Giga Bowser, his [[Final Smash]].

Fire Breath SSB4 Wii U.jpg|Fire Breath in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.

BowserSpecial BA.png|Fire Breath in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.

SSBB - Super Dragon Screenshot1.png|Yoshi using Fire Breath in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' via [[Super Dragon]], his Final Smash.

 

*''Once Bowser's used up his fire once, he needs time to recharge. Give him 10 seconds, and he'll be ready to roast!''

[[File:MP5_ScaldinCauldron.png|thumb|Bowser's fire breath in [[Scaldin' Cauldron]]]]

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Bowser uses this move in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' and it is his special move in the game when the player presses the {{button|wii|Paddown}}. It can be used to light candles, and it can also attack enemies from a distance, giving Bowser a slight advantage.

In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', Bowser, [[Dino Rhino]]s, and [[Wild Dino Rhino]]s use Fire Breath in battle. [[Draggadon]] breathes fire at Mario and [[Huey]] before they use the [[Basin (Thing)|Basin]] Thing to stop him from being hostile. [[Magma Burger]]s can also cause several [[Shy Guy]]s to breathe fire.

===''Mario Tennis'' series===

====''Mario Power Tennis''====

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In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'', the Fire Breath is the [[Offensive Power Shot]] used by [[Bowser]]. It involves Bowser breathing fire on the ball and sending it over the court alight.

====''Mario Tennis Aces''====

Bowser use his the Fire Breath in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' as part of his [[Special Shot]]. The movie is called the "Fire Breath Barrage" and consists of Bowser setting his tennis racket ablaze with his fiery breath to hit the ball.

In ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', Bowser uses fire in Dodgeball. In this sport, he spits a fireball on the court, near the goal, and throws the sports object toward the goal.

[[File:MLSS-Bowletta Most Powerful Attack.png|thumb|left|Bowletta using the Fire Breath]]

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', Bowser uses the Fire Breath during the tutorial battle as his only attack. As [[Rookie]], he uses it along with throwing hammers at the Mario Bros. [[Bowletta]], a transformation between [[Cackletta]]'s spirit and Bowser, also uses it when the Mario Bros. encounter her in the throne room of Bowser's Castle to engage the bros in battle. In battle, one of her attacks involves her placing blocks with numbers on them above Mario and Luigi's heads which need to be destroyed by rapidly striking them before she, after a few seconds, tries to burn them both with this attack to avoid taking damage.

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Bowser, along with his baby self, [[Baby Bowser]], breathes fire at Mario and Luigi. In the first battle with Baby Bowser, he only attacks by spitting a fireball at [[Baby Mario]], which can be avoided by jumping. In the second battle against him, along with his adult self, he jumps high and ground pounds Bowser, releasing flames from his mouth. If he is alone, however, he uses his [[hammer]] to send the fireballs he spits out at the bros.

[[File:MLBIS Fire Breath screenshot.png|thumb|[[Bowser]] burning a tree in [[Dimble Woods]] with Fire Breath in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'']]

Fire Breath is also one of Bowser's commands in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. When used in battle, Bowser will inhale and when his face turns red, the player must press and hold {{button|ds|X}} or {{button|ds|Y}} to execute the technique, burning any enemy in his path. The attack can also be used out of battle by pressing {{button|ds|Y}} to ignite [[Launch Fit]]s, burn trees and flowers, and more. However, when Bowser first appears in [[Cavi Cape]], he is unable to use this ability due to (as later found out in [[Plack Beach]]) a [[Scutlet (boss)|Scutlet]] clogging his [[Flame Pipe]]. Once the Mario Bros. defeat the Scutlet, Bowser's Flame Pipe returns back to normal and he can use his Fire Breath again. The [[Dark Star]] uses the Fire Breath when absorbing Bowser's DNA in the Airway late in the game, and [[Dark Bowser]] uses this move as well.

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In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath and it functions the same as in the previous games in the ''Mario & Luigi'' series. Bowser, supercharged by [[Antasma]], he uses his Fire Breath and knocks Mario and Luigi unconscious. In battle, Bowser curls up into a ball, chases Mario and Luigi, and spits fire at them. [[Dreamy Bowser]] also uses this move during the final battle.

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', Bowser uses his Fire Breath along with his [[Paper Bowser|paper counterpart]] in the final battle. [[Shiny RoboBowser]] can also use it during the battle.

In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', Bowser makes use of his Fire Breath ability. Other than attacking [[Princess Peach|Peach]] by breathing continuous streams of fire, he creates a column of fire, breathes a massive fireball, and breathes multiple, bigger fireballs at her.

In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', Bowser uses a variation of the Fire Breath as his [[Special Shot]] known as [[Bomber Dunk]]. When he performs it, he sets the ball on fire and he leaps into the air and dunks it, with a column of flames appearing afterward.

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In ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', Bowser uses a [[Super Ability]]! called [[Fire Storm]]: when he uses it, he breathes fire that will render the characters on fire, including his teammates.

===''Mario & Sonic'' series===

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''====

In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', Bowser uses Fire Breath as his special shot in the [[Dream Table Tennis (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii)|Dream Table Tennis]] event.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====

In the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', Bowser uses [[Flame Dash]], a variation of the Fire Breath, as his special skill: it encases him in a fiery aura that allows him to move very fast.

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