Mario Best Builds and Leveling Guide

Mario is the protagonist and main playable character in Super Mario RPG Remake. Read on to learn the best builds and stats for Mario, his special moves and magic, as well as the best weapons, armor, and accessories for Mario!

List of All Characters
Mario	Mallow	Geno	Bowser	Peach

Best Builds for Mario

Build Type	Stat Distribution	Recommendation
All Purpose Build	Add bonus to the stat with the highest number.	★★★
Special Moves Build	Add bonus to Special.	★★★
Physical Attack Build	Add bonus to Power.	★★☆

All Purpose Build is the Most Recommended

Bonuses by Level
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
-
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30

Mario will have the highest overall stats out of all characters if you distribute the bonus based on the table above. Both Mario's normal attacks and Special Moves are powerful, so it is recommended to use a versatile build to enhance their power.

Max Level Stats (With Best Equipment)
HP	203	No equipment bonus
ATK	268	+90 from Lazy Shell +30 from Attack Scarf
DEF	175	+48 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
M.ATK	155	+30 from Attack Scarf
M.DEF	136	+24 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
SPD	50	+30 from Attack Scarf

Stat bonuses from the equipment were already computed.

Use a Special Moves Build to Deal the Most Damage

Bonuses by Level
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
-
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30

If you want Mario to deal high damage, you can put use the bonuses to increase his Special stats. This makes Mario's Special Moves such as the Jump even more powerful, allowing you to deal massive damage.

Max Level Stats (With Best Equipment)
HP	179	No equipment bonus
ATK	247	+90 from Lazy Shell +30 from Attack Scarf
DEF	163	+48 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
M.ATK	173	+30 from Attack Scarf
M.DEF	154	+24 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
SPD	50	+30 from Attack Scarf

Stat bonuses from the equipment were already computed.

Physical Attack Build is Also a Good Alternative

Bonuses by Level
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
-
11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30

If you want to increase Mario's attack, you can apply the bonuses to the Power stats each time he levels up. This is a good alternative to the previous build if you want to maximize the damage of Mario's normal attacks.

Max Level Stats (With Best Equipment)
HP	179	No equipment bonus
ATK	286	+90 from Lazy Shell +30 from Attack Scarf
DEF	192	+48 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
M.ATK	124	+30 from Attack Scarf
M.DEF	125	+24 from Hero Shirt +30 from Attack Scarf
SPD	50	+30 from Attack Scarf

Stat bonuses from the equipment were already computed.

Mario has the highest attack power when equipped with the strongest weapon

Attack Power (Full Power Bonus) and Strongest Weapon
Mario	Mallow	Geno	Bowser	Peach
170 + 90 260	156 + 70 226	196 + 57 253	188 + 40 228	160 + 90 250

Building Mario as a pure attacker will give him the highest attack power out of all characters when equipped with the strongest weapon.

Mario Level 30 Stats

Stats for Each Build (No Equipment)

Values above show Mario's maximum stat total at level 30 with various arrangements of Level Up Bonuses. Note that Speed does not change with level.

Balanced: Selecting the Boosted Level Up Bonus at every level. (See: Level Up Bonuses Explained)
HP: Selecting HP at every level.
Physical: Selecting Physical at every level.
Magic: Selecting Magic at every level.

All Characters by Stats

Stats for Each Build (Best Equipment)

Best Equipment Stat Modifiers

Equipment	Stat Modifiers
Lazy Shell Weapon	ATK +90
Hero Shirt Armor	DEF +48 MDEF +24
Attack Scarf Accessory	ATK +30 DEF +30 MATK +30 MDEF +30 SPD +30

The above Items are used to compute for Maximum stats with Best Equipment. Note that the Lazy Shell (Armor) and Super Suit are excluded.

Mario Overview

Profile and Basic Information

Character	Story Unlock
Mario	Bowser's Keep
	Element
	Jump, Fire
	Role in Combat
	・Physical attacker ・Jump and Fire Single-target spellcaster

Everyone's favorite red-capped protagonist. Mario is the main playable character of the game and is tasked to save Princess Peach and collect all Star Pieces.

Mario's Playstyle

Uses Jump and Fire Attacks

In combat, Mario is able to deal Jump and Fire-based damage to foes. Mastering the timing of the Jump move can deal devastating damage against enemies, so be sure to time Jump attacks well!

Dish Out Heavy Damage with Jump Attacks

Mario's Jump attacks—Jump, Super Jump, and Ultra Jump—have unique mechanic that further increases their damage.

The starting move Jump permanently gains damage boost each time you use it, while the moves Super Jump and Ultra Jump that Mario learns later on in the game can go for as long as you can get the attack timing right every time you use it.

As these are considered Special attacks, getting the Special boosts on level ups can further increase their damage.

How to Unlock Mario

Starting Character

Mario is the main character of the game and will be playable as soon as the player reaches the starting dungeon, Bowser's Keep. He starts at Level 1.

Walkthrough and All Chapters

Best Equipment for Mario

Character	Weapon/Armor/Accessories
Mario	Lazy Shell Super Suit or Hero Shirt Attack Scarf

Best Equipment for Each Character

Weapon: Lazy Shell

Weapon	ATK	How to Get
Lazy Shell (Weapon)	+90	Give Seed and Fertilizer to gardener in Rose Town, then climb vine.

Mario's strongest weapon is the Lazy Shell, which boasts an attack stat of 90. The weapon can be obtained from a chest in Rose Town, upon giving the gardener a Seed and Fertilizer.

Best Weapons

Armor: Super Suit or Hero Shirt

Armor	Description
Hero Shirt	Attack: - Defense: +48 Magic Attack: - Magic Defense: +24 Speed: - How to Get: Buy from Croco at the Bowser's Keep shop for 100 coins after defeating Magikoopa.
Super Suit	Attack: +50 Defense: +50 Magic Attack: +50 Magic Defense: +50 Speed: +30 Effect: Negates status ailments and elemental attacks. How to Get: Visit Chow in Monstro Town after doing 100 consecutive Super Jumps.

The Super Suit is the strongest armor that all characters can equip in the game. However, Mario's exclusive armor, Hero Shirt, has better performance than the other character exclusive armor, so it is recommended to have the other characters equip the Super Suit and give Mario the Hero Shirt.

Best Armor

Accessories: Attack Scarf

Accessory	Description
Attack Scarf	Attack: +30 Defense: +30 Magic Attack: +30 Magic Defense: +30 Speed: +30 Effect: Prevents instant death. How to Get: Visit Chow in Monstro Town after doing 30 consecutive Super Jumps.

Equipping the Attack Scarf to Mario is highly recommended as the accessories gives the best increase in stats, which will boost Mario offensively and defensively in combat.

Best Accessories

Mario Special Moves

List of Skills and Magic

Move	Description
Jump (Base)	How to Time: Press A when Mario lands. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Jump Move Power: 25 Description: Deals damage to one enemy.
Fireball (Lv. 3 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A repeatedly. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Fire Move Power: 20 Description: Deals damage to one enemy.
Super Jump (Lv. 6 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A every time Mario lands. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Jump Move Power: 45 Description: Deals damage to one enemy.
Super Fireball (Lv. 10 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A repeatedly. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Fire Move Power: 40 Description: Deals damage to one enemy.
Ultra Jump (Lv. 15 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A every time Mario lands. Timed Bonus: Increased damage and becomes a multi-target attack. Move Element: Jump Move Power: 65 Description: Deals damage to multiple enemies.
Ultra Fireball (Lv. 18 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A repeatedly. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Fire Move Power: 60 Description: Deals damage to multiple enemies.

Best Special Moves for Each Character

Action Commands

Weapon	Attack	How to Time
Lucky Hammer	0	How to Time: Press the button just before the hammer hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Hammer	+10	How to Time: Press the button just before the hammer hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Koopa Shell	+20	How to Time: Press the button when the shells fall. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Punch Glove	+30	How to Time: Press the button just before Mario hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Super Hammer	+40	How to Time: Press the button just before Mario swings the hammer. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Masher	+50	How to Time: Press the button just before the hammer hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Troopa Shell	+50	How to Time: Press the button when the shells fall. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Mega Glove	+60	How to Time: Press the button just before Mario hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Ultra Hammer	+70	How to Time: Press the button just before the hammer hits the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Lazy Shell (Weapon)	+90	How to Time: Press the button when the shells fall. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.

Triple Moves

Triple Move Attack	Party and Description
Starry Shell Spike	Mario	Peach	Bowser
	A spinning shell charged with star power hits all enemies hard!
Star Riders	Mario	Mallow	Geno
	The power of the Star Pieces delivers a powerful strike to a single enemy!
Spare-Us-All	Mario	Peach	Geno
	A shining veil protects the whole party from any one attack.
Clown Car Barrage	Mario	Mallow	Bowser
	Attack all enemies with fire, ice, and lightning. Bowser finishes it off!
Shooting Star Shot	Mario	Bowser	Geno
	Shooting stars rain on foes from the sky while boosting allies.
Healing Rainbow	Mario	Mallow	Peach
	Rainbow power heals everyone. Can even revive downed allies!
Toad Assist	Mario	Any	-
	Toad comes running to support you. Who knows what you might get?

List of Triple Move Attacks

All Mario Equipment

All Mario Weapons

Weapon	Atk/M. Atk	How to Get
Hammer	+10/-	Defeat the Hammer Bros.
Koopa Shell	+20/-	Complete the Midas River course. Can also be bought in Seaside Town shop for 20 coins.
Punch Glove	+30/-	Buy in Moleville or Seaside Town shop for 36 coins.
Super Hammer	+40/-	Buy in Marrymore, Sea, Sunken Ship, or Seaside Town shop for 70 coins.
Masher	+50/-	Found in a chest on top of seesaw in Booster Tower.
Lucky Hammer	0/-	Buy in Seaside Town shop for 123 coins.
Troopa Shell	+50/-	Buy in Seaside Town shop for 90 coins.
Mega Glove	+60/-	Buy in Nimbus Land shop for 102 coins.
Ultra Hammer	+70/-	Obtained from a chest in the Factory before the battle against Count Down.
Lazy Shell (Weapon)	+90/-	Give Seed and Fertilizer to gardener in Rose Town, then climb vine.

List of All Weapons

All Mario Armor

Armor	Defense/Magic Defense	How to Get
Shirt	+6/+6	Buy in Mushroom Kingdom or Seaside Town shop for 7 coins.
Thick Shirt	+12/+8	Buy in Rose Town or Seaside Town shop for 14 coins.
Mega Shirt	+18/+10	Buy in Moleville or Seaside Town shop for 22 coins.
Happy Shirt	+24/+12	Buy in Marrymore or Seaside Town shop for 38 coins.
Sailor Shirt	+30/+15	Buy in Sea, Sunken Ship, or Seaside Town shop for 50 coins.
Fluffy Shirt	+36/+18	Buy in Nimbus Land shop for 70 coins.
Fire Shirt	+42/+21	Buy in Barrel Volcano or Bowser's Keep shop for 90 coins.
Hero Shirt	+48/+24	Buy from Croco at the Bowser's Keep shop for 100 coins after defeating Magikoopa.

List of All Armor

All Mario-Exclusive Accessories

Name	Stat Boosts	Effect
Jump Shoes	No stat boosts.	Allows Mario to use jump attacks effectively on enemies that are resistant or immune to them.
Coin Trick	No stat boosts.	Doubles the amount of coins dropped by enemies in battle.
Attack Scarf	・30 Atk ・30 Def ・30 M.Atk ・30 M.Def ・30 Spe	Prevents instant death.

List of All Accessories

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Best Characters and List of Characters

All Playable Characters

All Characters
Mario		Mallow		Geno
Bowser			Peach