Bullet Bills are recurring enemies in the Mario franchise, and they first appear in Super Mario Bros.. They are black, bullet-like enemies, commonly depicted as either having small arms or fanged grins adorning their faces, but Bullet Bills rarely have both. Bullet Bills are fired by cannons named Bill Blasters, although some games have them fired by other sources such as Snifits and generic cannons, while some games simply have them coming out of nowhere. Bullet Bills can be easily dodged, but it becomes harder when there are more of them.
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Bullet Bills commonly appear as obstacles in games, attacking by either flying forward after being shot or actively seeking out a target, either smashing into them and continuing on their way or exploding on contact, as most recent games portray them as doing. Spin-off games, such installments of the Mario Party and Mario Kart DS feature Bullet Bills as items which can be used plow into and injure opponent characters. Perhaps due to the name and nature of the enemy, Bullet Bills only appear in two episodes of DIC Entertainment's Super Mario cartoons, but are featured with much more prominence in literature such as comics and books. The live-action Super Mario Bros. movie feature miniaturized Bullet Bills, though not named as such, as the power source of the "Thwomp Stomper" boots; a neon sign advertising a bar named "Bullet Bills" can also be seen throughout the film.
Subspecies of Bullet Bills include Banzai Bills and Cat Bullet Bills. The former is a more common and much larger subspecies of Bullet Bills. They are found in Super Mario World, Super Mario Galaxy, and the New Super Mario Bros. series They only fly straight and are much slower. They are also the only bullet bills with mouths. They also appear in Super Smash Bros. Melee in the adventure mode and Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a trophy and enemies in the Subspace Emissary.
Super Mario series[]
Super Mario Bros.[]
A Bullet Bill's image as seen in the Super Mario Bros. Instruction Booklet.
Bullet Bill's first appearance was as a common enemy in Super Mario Bros., where they would fly in a straight direction. A simple jump can defeat them, earning the player 200 points, though fireballs do nothing to them. They are fired out of Bullet Blasters offscreen. Bullet Bills are the last enemy introduced throughout the game, they first appear in World 5-3.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[]
Bullet Bills make their second appearance in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, where they behave exactly the same as they did in the previous game. Once again, they can be defeated with stomps and the Starman but not fireballs. Bullet Bills are commonly useful for crossing dangerous chasms.
Super Mario Bros. 3[]
Bullet Bills make their third appearance in Super Mario Bros. 3, where they're commonly found aboard Airships. The cannons that shoot the Bullet Bills (the Bill Blasters) are finally shown. If Mario were to stand right next to a Bill Blaster, no Bullet Bills will be shot out of it. Bullet Bills can be stomped on or defeated with the effects of a Super Leaf, Tanooki Suit, Starman, or a Hammer Suit, but reward a slightly lower number of 100 points upon being defeated. A new variety of the Bullet Bill called the Missile Bill also appears in this game, Missile Bills are heat-seeking Bullet Bills that home in on Mario.
Super Mario World[]
Bullet Bills once again appear in Super Mario World, acting just as they did in previous entries (although their are some levels in which no Bill Blasters can be found despite having Bullet Bills be seen). Defeating one now yields 200 points, like in Super Mario Bros.. A much larger counterpart, Banzai Bill, makes its first appearance in this game.
Super Mario Sunshine[]
A Bullet Bill being fired out of a cannon as seen in Super Mario Sunshine.
Making their first 3D appearance, Bullet Bills are uncommon enemies that appear in Super Mario Sunshine. They are usually seen being fired from certain enemies such as a Monty Mole cannon, Mecha Bowser, and Bowser Jr.'s small boat. Bullet Bills follow after Mario until they collide with him or explode themselves. There are also pink Bullet Bills that does more damage to Mario but release a lot of coins upon defeat. These Bullet Bills are helpful for the 100-Coin Shine Sprite missions such as Pinna Park. These Bullet Bills are also necessary for breaking open hard baskets and obtaining Blue Coins. These bullet bills also have a mouth shaped into a smile.
Super Mario 64 DS[]
A Bullet Bill flying near Yoshi in Super Mario 64 DS.
Bullet Bills appear in Super Mario 64 DS where they are shot out of much larger cannons. Bullet Bills are much bigger in this game. Bullet Bills will target Yoshi (or Mario, Luigi, and Wario) and will follow him until they either hit him, crash into a wall (at which they'll explode and be defeated) or they if they are stomped on. The Bullet Bills are found in Whomp's Fortress (atop the pyramid and in the new section) and in Dire, Dire Docks at the docking point. These Bullet Bills replace the Banzai Bills from the original Super Mario 64 which lack arms and have a sharp-toothed grin painted on their face.
Super Princess Peach[]
Bullet Bills return in Super Princess Peach behaving as they did in Super Mario Bros. In this game, they are shot from offscreen just like said game and can be defeated with stomps, the use of Perry, and the Rage vibe. They are commonly found in various different worlds such as Hoo's Wood and Fury Volcano. Banzai Bills also appear in this game alongside the flaming Mad Bullet Bill and Mad Banzai Bill.
New Super Mario Bros.[]
A Bill Blaster firing a Bullet Bill
A Robot Bill Blaster firing a Bullet Bill
Bullet Bills return in New Super Mario Bros. behaving exactly as they have in Super Mario Bros. In this game, they are shot out of Bill Blasters as usual and fly around. In World 6, they are also shot out of robotic Bill Blasters. Bullet Bills can be defeated with stomps, a spin from the Blue Shell, Mega Mushroom, and the Starman. Stomping on a Bullet Bill is usually needed for reaching high ledges. The Banzai Bills also return in this game. The boss Monty Tank shoots Bullet Bills out of his tank.
Super Mario Galaxy[]
Mario luring a Bullet Bill to break open a cage with the Power Star.
In Super Mario Galaxy, Bullet Bills are fired out of cannons and follow Mario until they explode, similar to their behavior in Super Mario 64 DS. When a Bullet Bill is fired, it will fly in a straight direction, similar to the 2D platformers. However, if Mario were to get close, Bullet Bill's eyes will flash red and it will start to follow Mario. They are commonly found in galaxies that need a cage to be broken open. Bullet Bills can commonly be used to break open cages that contain goodies such as Star Bits, Rainbow Stars, Launch Stars/Sling Stars, and even Power Stars. Banzai Bills also appear in this game but they're only found in Bowser's Galaxy Generator.
In the beta stages of Super Mario Galaxy, the Bullet Bills were named Cosmic Bullet Bills suggesting that the Bullet Bills in this game were initially considered a separate species of Bullet Bill. Their name was later changed in the game's final build.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[]
Several Bullet Bills as seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Bullet Bills reappear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where they behave similarily to how they did in New Super Mario Bros. They spin to every "Bah" that is heard in the music. Bullet Bills can also be an enemy found in the World Map of World 6. Bullet Bills can be defeated with a stomp the effects of a Starman. Stomping on Bullet Bills is more commonly utilized to reach ledges with secrets in this game. Additionally, freezing a Bullet Bill with the effects of an Ice Flower or Penguin Suit leaves it as a stationary platform allowing you to use it as a stepping stone for crossing a chasm or as an additional platform to reach a higher ledge. The Banzai Bill also returns in this game alongside the Missile Bill, additionally, two new sub-types of Bullet Bills also appear in this game which include the Missile Banzai Bills (Banzai Bills which target Mario) and King Bills larger than life Bullet Bills that are much bigger than Banzai Bills and can smash dense blocks of stone into oblivion.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[]
Megahammer launching several Bullet Bills at Mario and Yoshi.
Bullet Bills return in Super Mario Galaxy 2 behaving the same as they did in Super Mario Galaxy. Bullet Bills can be found in various Galaxies such as Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet and Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker. Some Bullet Bills follow a set path and don't home in on Mario (as seen in Bowser's Galaxy Generator). Yoshi can also swallow Bullet Bills and launch them at objects that are normally unbreakable (this tactic is used to defeat Megahammer), if Yoshi holds a Bullet Bill for too long, it will explode.
Super Mario 3D Land[]
Tanooki Mario flying by some Bullet Bills.
In Super Mario 3D Land, Bullet Bills reappear, though this would be the first time in a 3D platformer where they do not target Mario. Instead, they fly in a straight path like they do in the 2D games. There is also a new variant introduced called the Tail Bullet Bill, which when fired, they'll occassionally swing their tail to increase their range of damage. Bullet Bills are commonly found on Airships but can occasionally also be found in other places too. Bullet Bills can be defeated with stomps or the effects of a Super Leaf, Statue Leaf, or a Starman.
New Super Mario Bros. 2[]
Several Bullet Bills near a Star Coin.
In New Super Mario Bros. 2, Bullet Bills behave exactly as they did in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They can once again be defeated with stomps (which is indeed useful for reaching out of reach items), or the effects of a Mega Mushroom, Starman, or the Gold Flower. Bullet Bills are among the enemies to be affected by the Gold Rings, when activated, the Bullet Bills will become Gold Bullet Bills which leave coin trails behind as they soar through the skies. Banzai Bills also return and can actually destroy Bullet Bills upon contact.
New Super Mario Bros. U/New Super Luigi U/New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[]
Bullet Bills in Switchback Hill.
In New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Bullet Bills act the same way they did in New Super Mario Bros. Wii., their are once again fired from Bill Blasters just as in the previous games. Bullet Bills can be defeated with stomps and the effects of a Starman. They can also be frozen with the Ice Flower effects to be used as a platform. Yoshi and Baby Yoshi can eat a Bullet Bill and Bubble Baby Yoshi can blow Bubbles at one to turn it into an item. Banzai Bills, Missile Bills, and even the colossal King Bills also return in this game.
Super Mario 3D World/Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[]
Bullet Bills from Super Mario 3D World.
Bullet Bills also appear in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, however they are much less common in favor of a new sub-species called the Cat Bullet Bill which also appears, which when fired, they'll target Mario similarily to how regular Bullet Bills have in past 3D platformers. Banzai Bills and Cat Banzai Bills are also seen in this game. Bullet Bills can be defeated with stomps or the effects of a Super Leaf, Invincibility Leaf, Super Bell, Invincibility Bell, or a Starman.
Super Mario Maker/Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS/Super Mario Maker 2[]
The Bullet Bills from Super Mario Maker.
In Super Mario Maker and it's two sequels, Bullet Bills themselves are not placeable enemies but Bill Blasters are placeable objects that will fire Bullet Bills. Bullet Bills can be defeated with stomps or the effects of a Starman. Bill Blasters can fire other objects as well.
Super Mario Run[]
Bullet Bills as seen in Super Mario Run.
Bullet Bills return in Super Mario Run behaving as they did in past games. Bullet Bills are commonly fired from Bill Blasters and are required to reach higher collectibles. Due to the nature of the gameplay, timing is everything for stomping on a Bullet Bill.
Super Mario Odyssey[]
Mario as a Bullet Bill outrunning some regular Bullet Bills on his way to the next Power Moon.
Bullet Bills reappear in Super Mario Odyssey where they will follow Mario just like in past 3D games. Mario can Capture a Bullet Bill and fly to hard-to-reach places. The player can shake the controllers while flying as a Bullet Bill to make them fly faster. If the Bullet Bill hits a wall or runs out of time, it will explode and Mario will automatically revert to normal. Bullet Bills are commonly found in Kingdoms such as the Sand Kingdom and the Moon Kingdom.
Mario Kart series[]
Since Mario Kart DS, the player can collect Bullet Bills as items from item boxes. Upon using the item, the user will transform into a near (if not completely) invincible Bullet Bill and rocket down the track on Auto-Pilot for a few seconds, knocking over any enemies and players in the way and stripping players of their items, similar to the Chain Chomp from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. The Bullet Bill can only be received by the drivers on sixth to eight place (sixth to twelfth in the case of Mario Kart Wii). However, this item can sometimes be a curse. When on the trickier, narrower courses, these can sometimes lead racers up to a sharp turn or obstacle on the track and then end, possibly causing the kart to fall off the track and lose some of the spots gained using that item but the perks overshadow the cons of using it. Players can avoid this item if they are far ahead of the person using it, invincible, or out of the flight path. This is also one of four items which can be used to dodge a Blue Shell (the others being a Mushroom, a Starman, and Mario Kart Wii's Mega Mushroom).
Bullet Bills also appear as obstacles on the Airship Fortress track, which appear in Mario Kart DS and reappears as a Retro Course in Mario Kart 7. The Bullet Bills are replaced as Banzai Bills in Mario Kart 7.
Mario Party series[]
Mario Party 2[]
Bullet Bills appear in Bombs Away as hazards.
Mario Party 3[]
Bullet Bills appear in minigames, Aces High, Crazy Cogs and Ridiculous Relay.
Mario Party 5[]
A Bullet Bill appears as a capsule, Bullet Bill Caspule. It appears in minigames, Bill Blaster and Random Ride.
Mario Party 6[]
Bullet Bills appear in minigames, Jump the Gun and Shoot Yer Mouth Off.
Mario Party Advance[]
Bullet Bills appear in Bill Bounce.
Mario Party 7[]
Bullet Bills appear in Hellpopper, BWheel of Woe and StratosFEAR!.
Mario Party 8[]
A Bullet Bill appears in a candy, Bullet Candy. Bullet Bills appear in Gun the Runner, Sick and Twisted and Speeding Bullets.
Mario Party 9[]
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Mario Party: Island Tour[]
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Mario Party 10[]
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Mario Party: Star Rush[]
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Mario Party: The Top 100[]
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Super Mario Party[]
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Mario Party Superstars[]
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Yoshi's Island series[]
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[]
In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Bullet Bills make several appearances being shot out of Bill Blasters. The most common Bullet Bill is green, shooting in a straightforward manner. Yellow Bullet Bills called Bouncing Bullet Bills can bounce off of walls, while Red Bullet Bills called Biting Bullet Bills will track Yoshi and continuously follow him.
Yoshi's Island DS / Yoshi's New Island[]
A Bullet Bill from Yoshi's Island DS.
Bullet Bills also return in Yoshi's Island DS and Yoshi's New Island in their usual black color. Bullet Bill can be defeated with either stomps or being swallowed to be turned into a Yoshi Egg. In Yoshi's Island DS, tossing an egg at a Bullet Bill or a Bill Blaster does nothing but is still required to earn them in the Museum.
Paper Mario series[]
Paper Mario[]
A Bullet Bill from Paper Mario
Bullet Bills make their first appearance in the spin-off series in Paper Mario. They are first found outside of Koopa Bros. Fortress, where they are fired out of Bullet Blasters. Bullet Bills will continue to be fired unless the Bill Blasters are defeated. A new variant, Bombshell Bills, are introduced as well.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year-Door[]
A Bullet Bill from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year-Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year-Door, Bullet Bills and Bill Blasters are fought in Pirate's Grotto where they behave exactly the same as they did in the previous game. Bombshell Bills also return in this game being found in the spooky corridors of the Palace of Shadow.
Super Paper Mario[]
In Super Paper Mario, Bullet Bills behave much more closely to how they did in Super Mario Bros. Like in said game, they can be defeated with one stomp.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star[]
The Bullet Bills flying as seen in Paper Mario: Sticker Star.
In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Bullet Bills can not be fought normally, as stomping or hammering on them will instantly defeat them. They are only found in Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla.
Paper Mario: Color Splash[]
Bullet Bill make no appearance in Paper Mario: Color Splash but their close relative, Banzai Bill, makes an appearance as Black Paint Bombs.
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Trivia[]
- Due to their firing method, Bullet Bills are more closely related to cannonballs than actual bullets.
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