Artwork fromSuper Mario 64

Adive in theSuper Mario franchise is amove used by various characters, though it is mainly used byMario in 3D titles. Usually, a dive is activated byjumping into the air followed by hitting the attack button. Diving has the character move diagonally downward out of the air as a means of attacking enemies or dodging obstacles.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 64 /Super Mario 64 DS[edit]

Mario performing a dive inSuper Mario 64

“Press B while running fast to do a Body Slide attack.”

—Sign in thecourtyard,Super Mario 64

InSuper Mario 64, Mario can use aBody Slide (also referred to as aSlide Attack) when heruns and is pressed to initiate the Body Slide; holding back on the Control Stick or pressing or ends the move (though only the latter method retains Mario's momentum). This move can also be used during a running jump orSide Somersault. While using the move, Marioslides on his stomach across the ground and damages any enemies in his path. If Mario slides onto a sloped surface (such as aslide), his speed will remain constant (despite the player's inputs) and he will not stop until he is on a sufficiently level surface again. InSuper Mario 64 DS,Luigi andWario can dive as well, this time when the player presses, though the amount of damage done is dependent on the character.Yoshi, however, cannot dive, instead using to stick out his tongue. Like inSuper Mario Odyssey, the move causes a small gain in height, before curving downwards. Body-sliding in the remake also negates all fall damage. Unlike in any other game in the series, aWall Kick can be performed out of a Body Slide when the player plays as Mario, as long as the player is moving into the wall at a very slow speed.

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

InSuper Mario Sunshine, Mario no longer has to gain speed toslide. The player can simply jump on the spot and press to perform aBody Slam. While Mario can body-slam into enemies to defeat or damage them, he can do so only with smaller enemies such asGoobles. He can also slide repeatedly if the player keeps pressing. If Mario body-slams intogoop or water on the ground, he continues to slide until the player holds back on the Control Stick or presses. Unlike inSuper Mario 64, Mario canground-pound out of a Body Slam with.

Super Mario Galaxy /Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

InSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2, standing near a raised cliff next to water makes Mario look down, where, upon performing a jump or a Backward Somersault, he instead executes a dive into the water.^[1]

Super Mario 3D World /Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

A variant of the dive, known as aclaw dive,^[2] is used by every character inSuper Mario 3D World (exceptCaptain Toad), though only while inCat form. Players can hold the attack button in midair to send their characters diving downward at a high speed, attacking any enemies the players come into contact with, and can cancel the dive by letting go of the attack button. The momentum of the dive is kept, though ground-pounding or changing direction stops the character.

InSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, characters besides theToad Brigade can perform aroll in midair by interrupting a Ground Pound, similarly to the dive inSuper Mario Odyssey, though unlike the dive, the player is not locked into the rolling state and can roll multiple times in the same jump. The claw dive's duration is substantially extended; in almost all cases, it lasts until the character hits the ground. In addition to ground-pounding, Mario can also use the claw dive to getcoins or power-ups from various glowing spots on the ground inLake Lapcat.^[3]

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

Mario is able to dive inSuper Mario Odyssey. The move is now performed by pressing in the air to start aGround Pound and pressing after jumping. Dives can also be done during the descent of a Ground Pound.^[4] Unlike inSuper Mario 64 andSuper Mario Sunshine, however, Mario jumps in a small arc instead of just falling, and he does not slide upon landing. Instead, Mario either lands in place or does a cosmetic roll if he lands while moving. If is held while landing, Mario starts rolling with the momentum of his dive. The distance traveled with a dive is set as opposed to depending on Mario's momentum. This may be because it makes diving intoCappy tocap-jump from him work more consistently. Diving and then performing a Cap Jump is known as aCap Dive. The same inputs as a dive performed underwater lets Mario perform aQuick Swim, a quick dash forward mimicking theswimming physics ofSuper Mario 64 up toSuper Mario Galaxy 2.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

The Cat form's claw dive returns in theSuper Mario 3D World style ofSuper Mario Maker 2; it is now performed by pressing,,, or in midair.

Sports titles[edit]

In many sports titles, such as theSuper Mario Stadium andMario Tennis series, characters can dive in order to recover the ball. Diving is usually activated when the player tries to recover the ball from a distance, causing the character to dive in order to cover the distance between them and the ball. However, characters can dive only a certain distance and may not be able to reach the ball in time.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In theSuper Smash Bros. series, Mario and Luigi can perform a dive attack based on that fromSuper Mario 64 by doing their dash attacks while holding a battering item.

Profiles[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

• Instruction booklet description (Body Slam): "Press while jumping to fly headfirst into enemies."
• Instruction booklet description (Slide): "Press while running to dive into a headfirst slide. In areas covered in liquid, control the direction of the slide with."

"NOTE!"

"Slip-sliding away!"

"Here's a technique that lets Mario slide in places other than slopes."

"Press lightly then tilt to spray water straight ahead while running."

"Immediately press to dive and slide across the wet surface! Control the direction of the slide with."

Names in other languages[edit]

Dive[edit]

Slide[edit]

Claw dive[edit]

Notes[edit]

Mario and Tuxie diving together inSuper Mario 64

• If the player performs a dive next toTuxie or the other baby penguin near theMother Penguin inSuper Mario 64 andSuper Mario 64 DS, the baby penguin will dive too.
• InSuper Mario 64 andSuper Mario 64 DS, falling into snow or sand from a high distance while diving results in Mario getting his head stuck inside the snow/sand for a few seconds.

References[edit]

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