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==History==
==History==
[[File:Wario's Woods005.png|100px|left|thumb|SNES ''Wario's Woods'' title screen]]
===[[Wario Land (series)|''Wario Land'' series]]===
This move is a simple attack in these games; it can be used to attack one enemy at a time or to destroy [[block]]s, and normally allows Wario to move faster than running. [[Jump]]ing in the middle of this attack changes it into a '''Jump Attack'''<ref>''Wario Land 4'' American instruction booklet, page 9.</ref>, which ends upon landing or turning around. The [[cave master]] from ''[[Wario Land II]]'' makes use of a similar attack when he is confronted by Wario in order to knock him out of the arena, forcing Wario to restart the battle; in turn, Wario must attack the cave master the same way three times to claim victory. In ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', it can be upgraded to break harder blocks and attack several enemies at once. ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' was the first game to introduced the name '''Dash Attack''' (and subsequently its aerial variant '''Jumping Dash Attack''')<ref>''Wario Land 4'' American instruction booklet, page 10.</ref>, however, unlike its contemporary usage, this term was used to describe a more powerful variant of the same ability where Wario quickly rushes as his speed greatly increases; then, he is able to run into multiple blocks and enemies without stopping. He is also able to break the more solid, blue blocks. His regular attack is also present, but compared to this "Dash Attack", it is less powerful and Wario bounces back against blocks. To avoid future confusion in later games, the name Dash Attack was given to Wario's regular attack, with the original "Dash Attack" move getting removed, but also giving Wario different alternatives to perform similar moves like the [[Max Fastosity Dasherator]]s seen in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''.
 
===''[[Wario's Woods]]''===
===''[[Wario's Woods]]''===
When [[Toad]] takes time in a round, [[Wario]] will temporarily take the place of [[Birdo]] and perform an attack periodically, knocking the [[Thwomp#Wario's Woods|ceiling]] a step downwards.
When [[Toad]] takes time in a round, [[Wario]] will temporarily take the place of [[Birdo]] and perform an attack periodically, knocking the [[Thwomp#Wario's Woods|ceiling]] a step downwards.


===[[Wario Land (series)|''Wario Land'' series]]===
[[File:WarioLandArt1.png|thumb|right|Artwork from ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'']]
The move is a simple attack in these games; it can be used to attack one enemy at a time or to destroy [[block]]s, and normally allows Wario to move faster than running. [[Jump]]ing in the middle of this attack changes it into a '''Jump Attack'''<ref>''Wario Land 4'' American instruction booklet, page 9.</ref>, which ends upon landing or turning around. In ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', it can be upgraded to break harder blocks and attack several enemies at once. In ''[[Wario Land 4]]'',  the "Dash Attack" and "'''Jumping Dash Attack'''"<ref>''Wario Land 4'' American instruction booklet, page 10.</ref> were introduced to describe a more powerful variant of the same ability where Wario quickly rushes as his speed greatly increases; then, he is able to run into multiple blocks and enemies without stopping. He is also able to break the more solid, blue blocks. His regular attack is also present, but compared to the "Dash Attack", it is less powerful and Wario bounces back against blocks. To avoid future confusion in later games, the name Dash Attack was given to Wario's regular attack, with the original "Dash Attack" move getting removed, but also giving Wario different alternatives to perform similar moves like the [[Max Fastosity Dasherator]]s seen in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''.
<gallery>
WL4-S-Ram.PNG|The "[[Wario Land 4#Wario's moves|Dash Attack]]", seen in ''[[Wario Land 4]]''
</gallery>
===''[[Wario World]]''===
===''[[Wario World]]''===
In this game, the Dash Attack makes [[Wario]] take off in a burst of speed when the player presses the {{button|gcn|R}} Button. This is handy for quickly moving around or barreling through enemies. Another move, coupling a Dash Attack with a [[punch]], can be executed by pressing, holding, and releasing the {{button|gcn|B}} Button.
In this game, the Dash Attack makes [[Wario]] take off in a burst of speed when the player presses the {{button|gcn|R}} Button. This is handy for quickly moving around or barreling through enemies. Another move, coupling a Dash Attack with a [[punch]], can be executed by pressing, holding, and releasing the {{button|gcn|B}} Button.


===''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series===
===''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' series===
In the ''WarioWare'' games, the attack is used in some microgames, for example to enable Wario to break through walls to escape an avalanche of gold and treasure.
In the ''WarioWare'' games, due to Wario's focus on microgames creation rather treasure hunting, the Dash Attack is rarely seen or used by him. The attack appears in a few microgames referencing the ''Wario Land'' games, for example, in [[Loot Scoot]], it enables Wario to break through walls and repel mummies to escape an avalanche of gold and treasure; another example is found in a microgame simply titled  [[Wario Land (WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase)|Wario Land]] (specifically based on ''Wario Land 4'') where Wario must use the Dash Attack to successfully take out a [[Spear Mask]] while avoiding its front spear. An [[:File:Wario WWTouched.png|art]] from ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' has Wario striking a pose similar to his Dash Attack.


===''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''===
===''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''===
In ''Wario: Master of Disguise'', [[Thief Wario]] can use a short-range, basic tackle resembling the Dash Attack. Unlike in past platformers featuring the move, Wario does not dash forward while executing it, instead immediately returning in place.
In ''Wario: Master of Disguise'', [[Thief Wario]] can use a short-ranged Dash Attack. Unlike in past platformers featuring the move, Wario does not dash forward while executing it, instead immediately returning in place.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''====
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''====
The attack makes a return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', this time as Wario's dash attack. It behaves closer to the Dash Attack from the original ''Wario Land'' games, covering a longer distance.
The attack makes a return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', this time as Wario's dash attack. It behaves closer to the Dash Attack from the original ''Wario Land'' games, covering a longer distance.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery columns="5">
Wario - Nintendo Character Manual.png|Nintendo Character Manual
WarioLandArt1.png|thumb|right|''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''
Bull Wario VBWL.png|''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''
Warioland2coverwario.png|''[[Wario Land II]]''
WL2 WarioAttack.png|''Wario Land II''
MarioLand2Wario.png|''Wario Land II''<br>([[Wikipedia:Nintendo Magazine System (Australia)|Nintendo Magazine System]])
Wario Dash Attack WW.png|''[[Wario World]]''
SM64DS group art.png|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
Wario WWTouched.png|''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]''
Wario for ds.jpg|''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Wario's Woods005.png|100px|left|thumb|Wario using the attack in ''[[Wario's Woods]]'' title screen.
WL2 S 2xx-5.PNG|Wario knocking the [[cave master]] in ''Wario Land II''.
Wolfenboss.PNG|Wario attacking during [[Wolfenboss]]' battle in ''Wario Land 3''.
WL4-S-Ram.PNG|The original "Dash Attack", seen in ''[[Wario Land 4]]''.
Mt. Lava Lava.png|Wario attacking a [[Volcannon]] in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]''
</gallery>
===Sprites===
<gallery>
WLSML3JetWarioSprite.png|''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''<br>([[Jet Wario]])
File:VBWLBullWarioSprite.png|''Virtual Boy Wario Land''<br>([[Bull Wario]])
WL4-ram.PNG|''Wario Land 4''<br>(Normal)
File:WL4-S-ram.PNG|''Wario Land 4''<br>("Dash Attack")
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Ita=Attacco fulmineo
|Ita=Attacco fulmineo
|ItaM=Rapid attack}}
|ItaM=Rapid attack}}
===Jump Attack===
===Jump Attack===
{{foreign names
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Sometimes Wario's Dash Attack doesn't make a [[Thwomp]] fall; when Wario's [[timer]] is about to end and Wario is doing Dash Attack, it will not affect it on the ceiling.
*Though the [[:File:SM64DS group art.png|group art]] from ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' cover art features Wario performing a move resembling the Dash Attack on Mario, the attack itself isn't present in the game at all.  
*[[Roy Koopa]] is shown to possess a similar attack in his dummied sprites for ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' as well as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.
*[[Roy Koopa]] is shown to possess a similar attack in his dummied sprites for ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' as well as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.



Revision as of 21:05, January 9, 2019

File:Wario Dash Attack WW.png
Wario does the Dash Attack in Wario World.

The Dash Attack[1], also known as Shoulder Bash[citation needed], Body Slam[2], Barge[3], Wario Attack[4], Dashing[5], or simply Attack[6][7][8], is Wario's signature attack. It consists of Wario charging at high speed while ramming everything on his path using his powerful shoulders. It first appeared in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and has since then appeared in many games featuring Wario, most prominently in the Wario Land series. Its main purpose is to attack enemies, but it can also be used to hit switches or break open treasure chests and blocks.

History

Wario Land series

This move is a simple attack in these games; it can be used to attack one enemy at a time or to destroy blocks, and normally allows Wario to move faster than running. Jumping in the middle of this attack changes it into a Jump Attack[9], which ends upon landing or turning around. The cave master from Wario Land II makes use of a similar attack when he is confronted by Wario in order to knock him out of the arena, forcing Wario to restart the battle; in turn, Wario must attack the cave master the same way three times to claim victory. In Wario Land 3, it can be upgraded to break harder blocks and attack several enemies at once. Wario Land 4 was the first game to introduced the name Dash Attack (and subsequently its aerial variant Jumping Dash Attack)[10], however, unlike its contemporary usage, this term was used to describe a more powerful variant of the same ability where Wario quickly rushes as his speed greatly increases; then, he is able to run into multiple blocks and enemies without stopping. He is also able to break the more solid, blue blocks. His regular attack is also present, but compared to this "Dash Attack", it is less powerful and Wario bounces back against blocks. To avoid future confusion in later games, the name Dash Attack was given to Wario's regular attack, with the original "Dash Attack" move getting removed, but also giving Wario different alternatives to perform similar moves like the Max Fastosity Dasherators seen in Wario Land: Shake It!.

Wario's Woods

When Toad takes time in a round, Wario will temporarily take the place of Birdo and perform an attack periodically, knocking the ceiling a step downwards.

Wario World

In this game, the Dash Attack makes Wario take off in a burst of speed when the player presses the R Button Button. This is handy for quickly moving around or barreling through enemies. Another move, coupling a Dash Attack with a punch, can be executed by pressing, holding, and releasing the B Button Button.

WarioWare series

In the WarioWare games, due to Wario's focus on microgames creation rather treasure hunting, the Dash Attack is rarely seen or used by him. The attack appears in a few microgames referencing the Wario Land games, for example, in Loot Scoot, it enables Wario to break through walls and repel mummies to escape an avalanche of gold and treasure; another example is found in a microgame simply titled Wario Land (specifically based on Wario Land 4) where Wario must use the Dash Attack to successfully take out a Spear Mask while avoiding its front spear. An art from WarioWare: Touched! has Wario striking a pose similar to his Dash Attack.

Wario: Master of Disguise

In Wario: Master of Disguise, Thief Wario can use a short-ranged Dash Attack. Unlike in past platformers featuring the move, Wario does not dash forward while executing it, instead immediately returning in place.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The attack appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as Wario's side smash attack. Like in Wario: Master of Disguise, he stays in one spot while executing it (unless in his Wario-Man form).

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The attack makes a return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this time as Wario's dash attack. It behaves closer to the Dash Attack from the original Wario Land games, covering a longer distance.

Gallery

Artwork

Screenshots

Sprites

Names in other languages

Dash Attack

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 体当たり攻撃[11]
Taiatari Kōgeki
体当たり[12]
Taiatari
アタック[13][14]
Atakku
ダッシュアタック[14][15]
Dasshu Atakku
ショルダータックル
Shorudā Takkuru

Tackle Attack (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)

Tackle (Virtual Boy Wario Land)

Attack (Wario Land II, Wario Land 3 and Wario Land 4)

Dash Attack (Wario Land 4, Wario World and Wario Land Shake)

Shoulder Tackle (Wario: Master of Disguise)

German Rippentriller (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)
Rib Trill, possibly a pun on Lippentriller (lip trill), a type of trill performed on brass instruments
Italian Attacco fulmineo
Rapid attack
Spanish Empellón (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)
Ataque relámpago (Dash Attack variant, Wario Land 4)
Ataque raudo (Wario Land: Shake It!)
Shove
Lightning attack
Swift attack

Jump Attack

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ジャンピングアタック[16][17]
Janpingu Atakku
ジャンピングダッシュアタック[18]
Janpingu Dasshu Atakku

Jumping Attack

Jumping Dash Attack (Wario Land 4)

Trivia

References

  1. ^ Wario World instruction booklet, page 9.
  2. ^ Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 English instruction booklet, pages 4 and 5.
  3. ^ Virtual Boy Wario Land English instruction booklet, page 22.
  4. ^ WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, Loot Scoot, info
  5. ^ Stratton, Steve. Wario Land: Shake It! Prima Official Strategy Guide, page 4.
  6. ^ Wario Land II instruction booklet, page 5.
  7. ^ Wario Land 3 English instruction booklet, page 5.
  8. ^ Wario Land 4 American instruction booklet, page 7.
  9. ^ Wario Land 4 American instruction booklet, page 9.
  10. ^ Wario Land 4 American instruction booklet, page 10.
  11. ^ Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land Japanese instruction booklet, page 3.
  12. ^ Virtual Boy Wario Land: Awazon no Hihō Japanese instruction booklet, page 18.
  13. ^ Wario Land 3: Fushigi na Orgel Japanese instruction booklet, page 5.
  14. ^ a b Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara Japanese instruction booklet, pages 7 and 10.
  15. ^ Wario Land Shake Japanese instruction booklet, pages 19, 24 and 25.
  16. ^ Wario Land 3: Fushigi na Orgel Japanese instruction booklet, page 6.
  17. ^ Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara Japanese instruction booklet, page 9.
  18. ^ Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara Japanese instruction booklet, page 10.