Project+/Wario

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Introduction

Debuting in Super Mario Land 2, Wario initially serves as a petty adversary to Mario who steals his castle to claim it for his own. After being thwarted by Mario, Wario goes off on his own to claim riches and fortune, leading him on a series of wacky adventures. In the current day, Wario serves as a mean-spirited rival to Mario who doesn’t usually act in the antagonistic role, as he has become a hero in his own right. However, Wario’s lust for wealth will always be his defining quality.

Wario is one of the more strange characters in P+, serving as a completely new archetype compared to characters of Melee. Being a heavy yet floaty character with great air mobility, Wario has a lot of similarities to Jigglypuff, however he has his own unique quirks that separate him from the pink puffball, such as his great combo game and his ability to approach and open up opponents.

While he can be classified as a somewhat simple character with his many active powerful hitboxes, he can be fairly in-depth and has a high skill ceiling. Be aware, a good Wario will be able to get in and juggle you mercilessly, and will probably finish you off with his many powerful finishers such as Up Air and Wario Waft. However, he trades this incredible mobility and combo game for lacklustre defense. If you’re willing to adapt to a more unique character with many quirks, Wario may be the character for you.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Incredible Air Mobility: Wario’s horizontal Air mobility is unrivalled, allowing him unparalleled access to mobility options and tech not available to other characters. High Damage Combos: Each move in his kit ties into each other very well, and on a good hit confirm he’s able to get a lot of damage on an opponent. Great Mix-ups: Has a lot of tools in his kit which can open up opponents, with his aerial command grab Chomp being an especially good option. Good Kill Moves: Possesses a multitude of powerful kill moves which can finish off opponents at high percents.

Lack of Out-of-Shield Options: Wario does not have many fast or large moves which allow him to escape from disadvantage situations, such as in shield. Matchup Dependent: All of Wario’s combos and kill confirms are heavily matchup dependent, with floatier characters being especially tricky for him to deal with. Stubby: Compared to some members of the P+ cast, Wario is a fairly short ranged character with no significant disjoints on most of his moves. This puts him at a disadvantage against characters with disjoints such as sword fighters.

Wario
Ease of Use	4
Character Data
Character Weight	103
Fall Speed	?
Jump Squat	?
Walk Speed	?
Run Speed	?
Wall Jump	No
Resources
Advanced Frame Data	RukaiData
Discord	Wario Discord
VODs	Wario VODs

Move List

Grounded Moves

Jab 1
Attack

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
3%	21	66	76°	3	5	11	-	?	?	3	-
Can be cancelled into grab and Wario's 2nd jab. Basic jab. Fairly quick and can be good for staggers, however it doesn't have much use outside of combo-ing into 2nd jab.

Jab 2
Attack > Attack

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
6%	60	45	83°	4	3	20	-	?	?	4	-
Sends opponents upward on hit. The 2nd hit of jab is a surprisingly good combo tool, as it launches opponents vertically which can allow for grabs at low percents and sets up for for combos at high percents. However, it does not beat crouch cancelling.

Forward Tilt
Forward Attack

And then comes...

THE GIANT FIST!

Up Angled

Down Angled

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Normal	5%	50	100	?	6	3	15	-	?	6	4	-
Up Angled	5%	50	100	?	6	3	15	-	?	6	4	-
Down Angled	5%	50	100	?	6	3	15	-	?	6	4	-
[] is when fully held. Wario moves forward on use. Charged version deals more knockback on hit. Can hit below ledge if angled downward. Forward tilt is usually reserved as a kill move for Wario. Practically, it is quite slow, much slower than forward smash for instance, making it somewhat situational. However its angled variants can provide some much needed disjoints for Wario, allowing him to edgeguard onstage.

Up Tilt
Up Attack

Put your hands in the air!

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
10% (12-14), 6% (15-27)	65 (12-14), 45 (15-27)	89 (12-14), 50 (15-27)	90°	12	16	10	-	?	?	6 (12-14), 4 (15-27)	1-37 Head
Each hand and Wario's body have different hitboxes and base knockback, with his hands having a BKB of 30 on frames 15-27. Wario's left hand sends at an angle of 83° on frames 12-14 and at 80° on frames 15-27. Wario's right hand sends at an angle of 97° on frames 12-14 and at 100° on frames 15-27. With intangibility on his head and a large active upwards hitbox, up tilt serves as Wario's main anti-air making it great for stuffing out aerial approaches. However it is rather slow at frame 12, so you might need to preemptively use it or callout aerial approaches. And while Wario's head becomes invincible, the rest of his body is still vulnerable and can trade with aerial hits. It's also a great combo tool, sending opponents straight up allowing for Wario to follow up with his many aerial moves.

Down Tilt
Down Attack

The literal poke

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
8%	50	45	65°	5	4	16	-	?	?	5	-
Can be cancelled into itself. Down tilt acts as a poke which can hit opponents below their shield. Launched opponents are sent outwards, so it's not a very effective at higher percents.

Dash Attack
Run > Attack

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
7% (4-7), 6% (8-23)	60	75 (4-7), 52 (8-23)	75° (4-7), 120° (8-23)	4	20	19	-	?	?	6 (4-7), 4 (8-23)	-
Wario slides forward a great distance when performing this move. A decent burst option which allows Wario to catch off-guard opponents, however its awkward launch angles and recovery makes it unsuitable for a combo starter. It can also be a good way to low profile opponents attacks such as projectiles, and could very well punish if done close enough.

Forward Smash
Forward Smash Attack

"GEDOUTTAHERE!"

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
16% (6-9), 10% (10-13)	30	80 (6-9), 64 (10-13)	30°	6 [67]	8	33	-	?	?	9 (6-9), 6 (10-13)	-
[] is when fully held. Wario moves forward on use. Charged version deals more knockback on hit. A very fast horizontal kill move, and probably Wario's best kill option during staggers. It's very fast and pushing Wario forward it can catch somewhat distant opponents. It is a risky option however, as it has a very high recovery.

Up Smash
Up Smash Attack

Today we're going to spin...

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
2%×5, 8%	60*5, 50	0*5, 120	210°, 90°	7 [68]	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1	26	-	?	1×5	2×5, 5	4-16 Head
[] is when fully held. Multi-hitting move with multiple active hitboxes. Charged version deals more knockback on hit. Can be cancelled into with DACUS. Up Smash serves an entirely different purpose than a kill move in Wario's kit, rather being his main combo tool against fast-fallers and heavyweights. With its weak base knockback, it can actually combo into itself multiple times depending on percent, and then act as a launcher for kill confirms as it has decent endlag. It's better to combo into this with up throw rather than use it in neutral. It can also be SDI'd by particularly stubborn opponents.

Down Smash
Down Smash Attack

"MOVE IT!"

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
14% Punch / 12% / 10%	50	90	275°	8 [69]	3	32	-	?	4 Punch / 0	8 Punch / 7 / 6	-
[] is when fully held. All hitboxes have a Weight-Dependent Set Knockback (WDSK) of 25. Has 4 additional disjoined hitboxes that get weaker the further they are away from Wario. Charged version deals more knockback on hit. Main fist hit can be meteor cancelled. If grounded, opponents can tech after being hit. Acting as a large burst action with massive disjoints, down smash gives Wario a way to deal with tech rolls and provides him with a decent on-stage edgeguard. Opponents hit off-stage will be sent downwards, however this move sends at a meteor angle and can be jump or up special cancelled.

Get-Up Attack
Attack while Knocked Down

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Down Get-Up	6%	80	50	45°	16, 21	2, 2	27	-	?	1	4	1-22 Full
Up Get-Up	6%	80	50	45°	16, 20	2, 2	28	-	?	1	4	1-21 Full
Character is fully invincible at startup until all hitboxes have ended. Basic getup attack. Has decent disjoints that can catch off-guard opponents.

Trip Attack
Attack while Tripped

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
5%	80	50	45°	19, 30	2, 2	19	-	?	1	4	1-20 Full
Character is fully invincible at startup until they finish their first attack. Basic getup attack, however Wario moves a fair amount horizontally when getting up.

Ledge Attack
Attack on Ledge

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
8% (31-32) 6% (33)	70	50	45°	31	3	23	-	?	1	5, 4	1-29 Full
Character is fully invincible until they attack. Decent ledge attack that puts Wario a fair amount forward. Is notable for sending opponents offstage if they're too close to ledge.

Slow Ledge Attack
Attack on Ledge When > 99%

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
10%	70	50	45°	53	3	15	-	?	1	6	1-50 Full
Character is fully invincible until they attack. A fairly slow high percent ledge attack, although that may catch opponents offguard if they aren't expecting it, especially with that full second of invincibility. Decent poke disjoint as well.

Aerial Moves

Neutral Air
Attack in Air

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
9% (4-12), 6% (15-23), 4% (24-30)	30, 20	100	45°, 45°	4, 15	9, 16	9	7	?	?	6, 4, 3	-
so many hitboxes lol

Forward Air
Forward Attack in Air

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
11% (5-7), 6% (8-15)	20	80	55°	5	11	11	8	?	?	6	-
its a move

Back Air
Backwards Attack in Air

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
16% (10-14), 9% (15-19)	20	105	45°	10	10	22	12	?	?	9, 6	-
its a move

Up Air
Up Attack in Air

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
9% (7), 14% (8-9)	10, 45	115, 110	70, 80	7	3	21	10	?	?	6, 8	-
its a move

Down Air
Down Attack in Air

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
10%	43 / 59	127 / 106	270	15	15	25	17	?	?	6	-
Can Bounce off of Opponents and Objects such as projectiles. On Bounce: 22 Frames of recovery.

Grabs

Grab
Grab

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Normal Grab	-	-	-	-	7	2	23	-	-	-	-	-
Dash Grab	-	-	-	-	10	2	29	-	-	-	-	-
Turnaround Grab	-	-	-	-	9	2	26	-	-	-	-	-
they are grabs...

Pummel
Grab > Attack

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
3%	-	-	-	5	1	20	-	-	-	-	-
TAKE THEIR MONEY!!!!!!

Forward Throw
Grab > Forward

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Normal Forward Throw	7%	42	90	48	-	26	-	-	-	-	-	-
Charged Forward Throw	10%	60	100	40	-	63	-	-	-	-	-	-
CHUCK EM

Back Throw
Grab > Back

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
9%	60	65	45	-	77	-	-	-	-	-	-
CHUCK EM

Up Throw
Grab > Up

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
6%, 2%	30	100	90	-	45	-	-	-	-	-	-
CHUCK EM

Down Throw
Grab > Down

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
4%, 6%	30	100	270	-	38	-	-	-	-	-	-
CHUCK EM

Specials

Chomp
Neutral Special

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Grab	-	-	-	-	10	59	22	-	-	-	-	-
Pummel	13%	-	-	-	21	4	22	-	-	-	-	-
Throw	?	?	?	-	-	27	-	-	-	-	-	-
Eating a Bomb	13%	50	110	45°	17	1	54	-	?	?	1	-
Eating items such as banana peels will increase warios waft charge time haha vore

Shoulder Bash
Forward Special

"GO!"

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
Normal Charge	12% (9-14), 15% (15-26), 18%(27-41)	50	91, 90, 80	45°	9	33	17	-	?	?	7, 8, 10	-
Jumping Charge	15%	50	100	45°	9	42	8	-	?	?	8	-
Aerial Charge	15%	20	100	45°	11	15	10	-	?	?	8	-
On Hit: 55 Frames of recovery On Air Hit: 27 Frames of recovery Lose double jump on air hit

Corkscrew
Up Special

Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
1%×12, 4%	0, 50, 60	100, 20, 130	115°/85°/105°/363°/90°/80°	7	24	19	-	?	?	2×12	-
into freefall you go

Wario Waft
Down Special

File:P+ Wario DSpecial.png

Version	Damage	BKB	KBG	Angle	Startup	Active Frames	Recovery (IASA)	Landing (L-Cancel)	Advantage	Shield Damage	Shield Stun	Invul
No Charge	0%	0	1	Trip	16	3	62	-	?	?	1	-
Partial Charge	12%	40	75	45°	10	2	37	-	?	?	7	-
Half Charge	16%	50	70	45°	5	4	28	-	?	?	9	-
Full Charge	21% (5-6), 18% (7-18)	40, 20	80, 100	40°, 80°	5	14	37	-	?	?	11, 10	-
Gains charges at 10 seconds, 30 seconds and 60 seconds Half and Full Charges can be used as recovery tools :)