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{{Quote|[[Captain Goomba (Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser)|You]] and everyone you care for will pay dearly for making a fool of me!!|Ludwig, Minion Quest}}
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{{Quote|Hmph. [[Best Fitness Friends|They]] couldn't beat us... so they decided to BE us. How odd.|Ludwig, Bowser Jr.'s Journey}}
 
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|caption = Ludwig von Koopa's artwork in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
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|caption = Ludwig von Koopa's artwork in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|first = ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
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|first = ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (1988)
|games = ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''<br>''[[Super Mario World]]''<br>''[[Mario is Missing!]]''<br>''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''<br>''[[Hotel Mario]]''<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''<br>''[[New Super Luigi U]]''<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
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|games = ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''<br>''[[Super Mario World]]''<br>''[[Mario is Missing!]]''<br>''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''<br>''[[Hotel Mario]]''<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''<br>''[[New Super Luigi U]]''<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''<br>''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
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|homeland = [[Koopa Kingdom]]
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|race = [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]
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|revenue = [[wikipedia:Yukiko Kikuchi|Yukiko Kikuchi]]}}
 
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'''Ludwig von Koopa''', or simply '''Ludwig''', is the confirmed eldest and leader of the [[Koopalings]]. Being the eldest, he displays great skill and is third in line for control of the [[Koopa Troop]], after [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Bowser]].
 
'''Ludwig von Koopa''', or simply '''Ludwig''', is the confirmed eldest and leader of the [[Koopalings]]. Being the eldest, he displays great skill and is third in line for control of the [[Koopa Troop]], after [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Bowser]].
   
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===''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''===
 
===''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''===
 
[[File:Ludwig.jpg|thumb|Ludwig as seen in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''|left]]
 
[[File:Ludwig.jpg|thumb|Ludwig as seen in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''|left]]
Ludwig appears as the last Koopaling battle before [[Bowser]], in Pipe Land. His jumps will cause an earthquake that paralyze Mario if he is on the ground. The player jumps on his head three times to defeat him.
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Ludwig appears as the last Koopaling battle before [[Bowser]], in Pipe Land. His jumps will cause an earthquake that paralyze Mario if he is on the ground. The player jumps on his head three times to defeat him.
   
 
The game’s official player’s guide claims that he is Bowser’s “second-in-command,” and has all the powers of his siblings.
 
The game’s official player’s guide claims that he is Bowser’s “second-in-command,” and has all the powers of his siblings.
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In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Ludwig is the second boss to fight. He rides in a mechanical brontosaurus. The red spot on its back is its weakspot. After that the arms of the mech will become legs and arms and the head will be the new body. When the body is destroyed, Ludwig will surrender the Amethyst Gem.
 
In ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', Ludwig is the second boss to fight. He rides in a mechanical brontosaurus. The red spot on its back is its weakspot. After that the arms of the mech will become legs and arms and the head will be the new body. When the body is destroyed, Ludwig will surrender the Amethyst Gem.
   
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===''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''/''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''===
Ludwig appears as a boss and is the fourth Koopaling to be fought in this game.  Like the other Koopalings, he is found in Bowser's Castle.  
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Ludwig appears as a boss and is the fourth Koopaling to be fought in this game, just like the order the Koopalings are fought in Super Mario World. Like the other Koopalings, he is found in Bowser's Castle.  
   
 
Before his battle, he will go into his shell and spin around on the ground. Mario and Luigi must jump to avoid being hit. After a while he will come out of his shell, roar, and jump off-screen. When the Bros attempt to leave, Ludwig will reappear and go into battle.
 
Before his battle, he will go into his shell and spin around on the ground. Mario and Luigi must jump to avoid being hit. After a while he will come out of his shell, roar, and jump off-screen. When the Bros attempt to leave, Ludwig will reappear and go into battle.
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In the remake, his "battle" consists of one attack. First, he will summon a massive orb of magic which is sent into the air. He will then use his wand to shoot blue magic flames at the Bros, who must use their hammers to destroy them. When the large magical ball comes down on one of the Bros, he must hammer it back. If he does, Ludwig will instantly be defeated. If he doesn't, it's an instant Game Over.
 
In the remake, his "battle" consists of one attack. First, he will summon a massive orb of magic which is sent into the air. He will then use his wand to shoot blue magic flames at the Bros, who must use their hammers to destroy them. When the large magical ball comes down on one of the Bros, he must hammer it back. If he does, Ludwig will instantly be defeated. If he doesn't, it's an instant Game Over.
   
*Fact: Ludwig has exactly 999 HP, matching the 999 damage that his ultimate attack deals.
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*Fact: Ludwig has exactly 999 HP, matching the 999 damage that his ultimate attack deals. If the [[Great Force]] is equipped, his ultimate attack will do double the damage, dealing 1998 damage.
   
 
===''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''===
 
===''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''===
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In this game, his hair and shell have become deep blue, and orange rings are around his shell's spikes.
 
In this game, his hair and shell have become deep blue, and orange rings are around his shell's spikes.
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[[File:Ludwig_1.png|thumb|Ludwig's first encounter in the tower.]]
   
 
===''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''===
 
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Ludwig appears as the final boss of the Koopalings at [[Ludwig's Clockwork Castle]]. In battle, Ludwig flies up to the top of the screen and creates three clones of himself. The clones will then fire their magic spells at Mario, prompting him to dodge. As the battle progresses, Ludwig will shuffle himself and the clones around, making trying to find the real one a little more difficult. Once Ludwig is defeated, Mario can access the final world, [[Peach's Castle]].
 
Ludwig appears as the final boss of the Koopalings at [[Ludwig's Clockwork Castle]]. In battle, Ludwig flies up to the top of the screen and creates three clones of himself. The clones will then fire their magic spells at Mario, prompting him to dodge. As the battle progresses, Ludwig will shuffle himself and the clones around, making trying to find the real one a little more difficult. Once Ludwig is defeated, Mario can access the final world, [[Peach's Castle]].
   
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Ludwig returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as a playable character along with the rest of his siblings. This marks the first time Ludwig is playable in a ''Mario'' game.
 
 
===''[[Mario Kart 8]]''/''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''===
 
Ludwig returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and it's [[Nintendo Switch]] port as a playable character along with the rest of his siblings. This marks the first time Ludwig is playable in a ''Mario'' game.
   
 
==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
 
===Minion Quest===
 
===Minion Quest===
Ludwig von Koopa is an obtainable trooper. He is Ranged-type, and his [[Special Skill]] is Chain Shot. He is fought in the levels "Double Koopaling Caper" in Bowser's Castle and "Goomba's Worth" in the same area, with the other six Koopalings.
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Ludwig von Koopa is an obtainable trooper in Minion Quest. He is Ranged-type, and his [[Special Skill]] is Chain Shot. He is fought in the levels "Double Koopaling Caper" in Bowser's Castle with Lemmy, and "Goomba's Worth" in the same area, with the other six Koopalings.
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[[File:Bowser_jr_journey_ludwig_von_koopa.png|thumb|right|250px|Ludwig's artwork from Bowser Jr.'s Journey.]]Ludwig von Koopa is also an obtainable character in Bowser Jr.'s Journey. His type and [[Special Skill]] are the same; his new First Officer skills are Negotiation and Stop And Drop. Ludwig is never fought, but a dark version of him appears as an enemy in the final battle of the game.
   
 
==Other media==
 
==Other media==
 
In the Nintendo Adventure Book “Pipe Down!”, Ludwig kidnapped Princess Toadstool to be in his dance recital, but she was saved by the Mario Bros. Until Mario and Luigi caused an explosion that "shook something loose in his brain", he was deaf and couldn’t hear his own music.
 
In the Nintendo Adventure Book “Pipe Down!”, Ludwig kidnapped Princess Toadstool to be in his dance recital, but she was saved by the Mario Bros. Until Mario and Luigi caused an explosion that "shook something loose in his brain", he was deaf and couldn’t hear his own music.
* This may be a reference to his namesake, Ludwig von Beethoven, who was deaf.
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* This may be a reference to his namesake, Ludwig van Beethoven, who was deaf.
   
 
In the cartoon series, he was named '''Kooky von Koopa''' and was the typical [[wikipedia:Mad scientist|mad scientist]] character, inventing wicked devices for his father, Bowser, to use. The only major physical differences between Ludwig and Kooky is that Kooky has untamed hair, bigger eyes, a signature laugh, and is significantly smaller, girth-wise.
 
In the cartoon series, he was named '''Kooky von Koopa''' and was the typical [[wikipedia:Mad scientist|mad scientist]] character, inventing wicked devices for his father, Bowser, to use. The only major physical differences between Ludwig and Kooky is that Kooky has untamed hair, bigger eyes, a signature laugh, and is significantly smaller, girth-wise.
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*'''Flutter Jump:''' Ludwig is able to flutter jump, similarly to a Yoshi. However, in New Super Mario Bros U, he can simply levitate instead.
 
*'''Flutter Jump:''' Ludwig is able to flutter jump, similarly to a Yoshi. However, in New Super Mario Bros U, he can simply levitate instead.
 
*'''Clone:''' Ludwig can create two clones of himself.
 
*'''Clone:''' Ludwig can create two clones of himself.
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==Gallery==
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''Main page: [[Ludwig von Koopa/Gallery]]''
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*[[Madame Flurrie]], one of Mario's partners from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', has a hairstyle similar to Ludwig von Koopa.
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*[[Madame Flurrie]], one of Mario's partners from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', has a very similar hairstyle to Ludwig.
*[[Spewart]], one of the [[Broodals]] from [[Super Mario Odyssey]] also resembles Ludwig Von Koopa as his hair is very similar and he also has one tooth.
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*[[Spewart]], one of the [[Broodals]] from [[Super Mario Odyssey]], also resembles Ludwig. They have similar hairstyles, but their one-fang [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbite overbite] is coincidental.
 
*Ludwig was named after famous German composer, [[Wikipedia:Ludwig van Beethoven|Ludwig van Beethoven]], due to his similar hairstyle. <ref>[http://kotaku.com/how-a-mario-character-was-named-after-motorheads-lemmy-1750180427 How A Mario Character Was Named After Motorhead's Lemmy]</ref>
 
*Ludwig was named after famous German composer, [[Wikipedia:Ludwig van Beethoven|Ludwig van Beethoven]], due to his similar hairstyle. <ref>[http://kotaku.com/how-a-mario-character-was-named-after-motorheads-lemmy-1750180427 How A Mario Character Was Named After Motorhead's Lemmy]</ref>
 
*If one takes the shortest route possible to complete New Super Mario Bros. U, Ludwig is the only Koopaling that must be fought.
 
*If one takes the shortest route possible to complete New Super Mario Bros. U, Ludwig is the only Koopaling that must be fought.
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"Hmph. They couldn't beat us... so they decided to BE us. How odd."
—Ludwig, Bowser Jr.'s Journey

Ludwig von Koopa, or simply Ludwig, is the confirmed eldest and leader of the Koopalings. Being the eldest, he displays great skill and is third in line for control of the Koopa Troop, after Bowser Jr. and Bowser.

Appearances

Super Mario Bros. 3

Ludwig

Ludwig as seen in Super Mario Bros. 3

Ludwig appears as the last Koopaling battle before Bowser, in Pipe Land. His jumps will cause an earthquake that paralyze Mario if he is on the ground. The player jumps on his head three times to defeat him.

The game’s official player’s guide claims that he is Bowser’s “second-in-command,” and has all the powers of his siblings.

Super Mario World

Ludwig von Koopa is the fourth boss of this game, appearing in Twin Bridges. The player must stomp his head three times to defeat him. Ludwig's battle is unique compared to the others. First, Ludwig spits fire until Mario stomps his head. Ludwig then retreats in his shell and spins across the ground. When he comes out, he will jump high and flip over Mario.

(According to the in-game text of Super Mario World, Ludwig composes “Koopa symphonies”, a play on the famous composer he is based on.)

Yoshi's Safari

In Yoshi's Safari, Ludwig is the second boss to fight. He rides in a mechanical brontosaurus. The red spot on its back is its weakspot. After that the arms of the mech will become legs and arms and the head will be the new body. When the body is destroyed, Ludwig will surrender the Amethyst Gem.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga/Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

Ludwig appears as a boss and is the fourth Koopaling to be fought in this game, just like the order the Koopalings are fought in Super Mario World. Like the other Koopalings, he is found in Bowser's Castle.  

Before his battle, he will go into his shell and spin around on the ground. Mario and Luigi must jump to avoid being hit. After a while he will come out of his shell, roar, and jump off-screen. When the Bros attempt to leave, Ludwig will reappear and go into battle.

In battle, Ludwig has 550 HP, 130 DEF, 93 SPEED, and drops 800 exp. points, 99 coins, and a 1-Up Super. The amount of exp. points and coins may be changed with E. Gadd's gadgets. In battle, he attacks by breathing fire, spinning rapidly around the Bros, and spinning in his shell.

In the remake, his "battle" consists of one attack. First, he will summon a massive orb of magic which is sent into the air. He will then use his wand to shoot blue magic flames at the Bros, who must use their hammers to destroy them. When the large magical ball comes down on one of the Bros, he must hammer it back. If he does, Ludwig will instantly be defeated. If he doesn't, it's an instant Game Over.

  • Fact: Ludwig has exactly 999 HP, matching the 999 damage that his ultimate attack deals. If the Great Force is equipped, his ultimate attack will do double the damage, dealing 1998 damage.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Ludwig von Koopa appears in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and is the seventh boss in World 7. When Mario faces him in his fortress, he will turn away and snicker, then summon a deep blue magic flame from his wand that homes in on the plumber. He also is able to flutter-jump. After being jumped on three times, he retreats to his castle.

At his castle, Kamek will use a magic spell to assist Ludwig. The battlefield is three quickly rising platforms. Ludwig will shoot four deep blue flames from his wand (which move slower and in a fan pattern), then leap into the air to choose another platform to stand on, usually the one Mario is currently on. After being stomped on the head three times, Ludwig is defeated, falling offscreen and yelling.

In this game, his hair and shell have become deep blue, and orange rings are around his shell's spikes.

Ludwig 1

Ludwig's first encounter in the tower.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

Ludwig reappears in the direct sequel of New Super Mario Bros. as a main antagonist alongside the other Koopalings and Bowser. He is the final Koopaling that needs to be fought to advance to the next world, but not the true final Koopaling as the player can beat Larry and Lemmy anytime. He drives the Clown Car that the Koopalings use to kidnap Princess Peach in the intro. In his boss fight, he will snicker again, then flutter jump to grab one of the five chains hanging from the ceiling. From there he will shoot deep blue fire from his wand. Mario must knock him off of the chain by going into a cannon and shooting at him. When he is stomped on the head three times, Ludwig is defeated.

New Super Mario Bros. U

Ludwig appears as the final boss of the Koopalings at Ludwig's Clockwork Castle. In battle, Ludwig flies up to the top of the screen and creates three clones of himself. The clones will then fire their magic spells at Mario, prompting him to dodge. As the battle progresses, Ludwig will shuffle himself and the clones around, making trying to find the real one a little more difficult. Once Ludwig is defeated, Mario can access the final world, Peach's Castle.

Ludwig 2

Mario Kart 8/Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Ludwig returns in Mario Kart 8, and it's Nintendo Switch port as a playable character along with the rest of his siblings. This marks the first time Ludwig is playable in a Mario game.

Other appearances

Minion Quest

Ludwig von Koopa is an obtainable trooper in Minion Quest. He is Ranged-type, and his Special Skill is Chain Shot. He is fought in the levels "Double Koopaling Caper" in Bowser's Castle with Lemmy, and "Goomba's Worth" in the same area, with the other six Koopalings.

Bowser Jr.'s Journey

Bowser jr journey ludwig von koopa

Ludwig's artwork from Bowser Jr.'s Journey.

Ludwig von Koopa is also an obtainable character in Bowser Jr.'s Journey. His type and Special Skill are the same; his new First Officer skills are Negotiation and Stop And Drop. Ludwig is never fought, but a dark version of him appears as an enemy in the final battle of the game.

Other media

In the Nintendo Adventure Book “Pipe Down!”, Ludwig kidnapped Princess Toadstool to be in his dance recital, but she was saved by the Mario Bros. Until Mario and Luigi caused an explosion that "shook something loose in his brain", he was deaf and couldn’t hear his own music.

  • This may be a reference to his namesake, Ludwig van Beethoven, who was deaf.

In the cartoon series, he was named Kooky von Koopa and was the typical mad scientist character, inventing wicked devices for his father, Bowser, to use. The only major physical differences between Ludwig and Kooky is that Kooky has untamed hair, bigger eyes, a signature laugh, and is significantly smaller, girth-wise.

Skills

  • Magic Wand: Ludwig can shoot magic flames from his Wand like his siblings (except Wendy and Lemmy). His are colored deep blue.
  • Flutter Jump: Ludwig is able to flutter jump, similarly to a Yoshi. However, in New Super Mario Bros U, he can simply levitate instead.
  • Clone: Ludwig can create two clones of himself.

Gallery

Main page: Ludwig von Koopa/Gallery

Trivia

References

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