Mallow Best Builds and Leveling Guide

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

List of All Characters
Mario	Mallow	Geno	Bowser	Peach

Best Builds for Mallow

Build Type	Stat Distribution	Recommendation
Special Build	Focus on adding bonus stat on Special.	★★★
All-Purpose Build	Add bonus to the stat with the highest number.	★★☆

Add HP Bonus Stat When Using a Special Build

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

Mallow fights mainly using Special Moves such as Thunderbolt, which can be used at the start of the game. It is recommended to allocate bonuses on the Special stat as shown in the table above. This allows you to deal more damage when using Special Moves.

Whenever you receive a 7 stat bonus after leveling up, use it to increase Mallow's HP as that is his second highest stat.

Max Level Stats (With Best Equipment)
HP	193	No equipment bonus
ATK	217	+80 from Sage Stick +27 from Jinx Belt
DEF	152	+48 from Prince Pants +27 from Jinx Belt
M.ATK	155	+15 from Sage Stick
M.DEF	127	+24 from Prince Pants
SPD	30	+12 from Jinx Belt

Stat bonuses from the equipment were already computed.

If You Use Normal Attacks, Use an All-Purpose Build

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 one character to have a versatile role in the party, you can allocate the bonus to Mallow's stats that have the highest level. By doing so, you can maximize his overall stat value and reduce vulnerability to physical attacks.

Max Level Stats (With Best Equipment)
HP	193	No equipment bonus
ATK	247	+80 from Sage Stick +27 from Jinx Belt
DEF	162	+48 from Prince Pants +27 from Jinx Belt
M.ATK	145	+15 from Sage Stick
M.DEF	117	+24 from Prince Pants
SPD	30	+12 from Jinx Belt

Stat bonuses from the equipment were already computed.

Mallow Level 30 Stats

Stats for Each Build (No Equipment)

Values above show Mallow'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.

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Stats for Each Build (Best Equipment)

Best Equipment Stat Modifiers

Equipment	Stat Modifiers
Sage Stick Weapon	ATK +80 MATK +15
Prince Pants Armor	DEF +48 MDEF +24
Jinx Belt Accessory	ATK +27 DEF +27 SPD +12

The above Items are used to compute for Maximum stats with Best Equipment. Note that the Lazy Shell (Armor) and Super Suit are excluded, and accessories which grant stat bonuses are prioritized for the sake of stat optimization.

Mallow Overview

Profile and Basic Information

Character	Story Unlock
Mallow	Mushroom Kingdom
	Element
	Lightning, Ice, Neutral
	Role in Combat
	・Elemental spellcaster ・Early-game Healer

A self-proclaimed frog, despite his fluffy appearance. After being helped out by Mario, he decides to join him in his adventures.

Mallow's Playstyle

Specializes in Healing and Elemental Attacks

Mallow serves as an early game healer as well as an elemental spellcaster, having access to Thunder and Ice spells. With two out of the three core elements in the game, Mallow's moves are effective for exploiting enemy weakness alongside Mario's Fire-based attacks.

Good in Clearing Groups

Most of Mallow's damaging skills affect the opponent's entire party, which is good for clearing groups on both normal and boss encounters. Once you've figured out the enemies' weaknesses, launch attacks with the corresponding element to wipe them out.

For groups with varying weakneses and resistances, you can use the neutral-type Star Rain to still dish out a decent amount of AoE damage.

How to Unlock Mallow

Joins in Mushroom Kingdom

Mallow will join Mario as his first party member upon exiting the Mushroom Castle at the Mushroom Kingdom. He will join the party at Level 2.

The Mushroom Castle is accessible once you defeat the Hammer Bros.

Walkthrough and All Chapters

Best Equipment for Mallow

Character	Weapon/Armor/Accessories
Mallow	Sage Stick Prince Pants Troopa Medal or Safety Ring

Best Equipment for Each Character

Weapon: Sage Stick

Weapon	ATK	How to Get
Sage Stick	+80	Defeat Scratchy-Throat Belome in a post-game rematch.

Mallow's strongest weapon are the Sage Stick, which boasts an attack stat of 80 and a magic attack stat of 15. The weapon can be obtained by defeating Scratchy-Throat Belome in a post-game rematch.

Best Weapons

Armor: Prince Pants

Accessory	Description
Prince Pants	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.

The best armor for Mallow excluding the Super Suit is the Prince Pants, which has Defense stat of 48 and a Magic Defense stat of 24.

The armor is more expensive than the other character's exclusive armor, requiring you 100 coins to purchase it from Croco at Bowser's Keep.

Best Armor for Each Character

Accessory: Troopa Medal or Safety Ring

Accessory	Description
Troopa Medal	Attack: - Defense: - Magic Attack: - Magic Defense: - Speed: +20 Effect: Causes wearer's attacks to deal 50% more damage. How to Get: Win Sergeant Flutter's cliff minigame in under 12 seconds at Land's End.
Safety Ring	Attack: - Defense: +5 Magic Attack: - Magic Defense: +5 Speed: +5 Effect: Prevents instant death attacks and negative status effects. How to Get: Get in the underwater room behind barrels at the Sunken Ship.

When playing Mallow as a more aggressive offensive spellcaster, the Troopa Medal is a great choice as it increases his damage output by 1.5x while also boosting his low Speed by 20.

If you want to play Mallow more defensively, consider giving him the Safety Ring. This also prevents his healing and elemental moves from being Muted.

Best Accessories

Mallow Special Moves and Timing

List of Skills and Magic

Move	Description
Thunderbolt (Base)	How to Time: Press A just before bolt ends. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Lightning Move Power: 15 Description: Deals damage to all enemies.
HP Rain (Lv. 3 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A when cloud starts raining. Timed Bonus: Increased healing. Move Element: Healing Move Power: 10 Description: Heals one ally.
Thought Peek (Lv. 6 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A as drum roll ends. Timed Bonus: Sees enemy's HP and thoughts. Move Element: Neutral Move Power: 0 Description: Reveals a single enemy's HP and thoughts.
Shocker (Lv. 10 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A just before bolt ends. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Lightning Move Power: 60 Description: Deals damage to one enemy.
Snowy (Lv. 14 Unlock)	How to Time: Rotate left stick. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Ice Move Power: 40 Description: Deals damage to all enemies.
Star Rain (Lv. 18 Unlock)	How to Time: Press A every time a star lands. Timed Bonus: Increased damage. Move Element: Neutral Move Power: 55 Description: Deals damage to all enemies.

Best Special Moves for Each Character

Action Commands

Weapon	Attack	How to Time
Froggie Stick	+20	How to Time: Press the button again at the moment the stick is swung down. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Cymbals	+30	How to Time: Press the button when the cymbals come together. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Whomp Glove	+40	How to Time: Press the button when Mallow's right hand is fully extended. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Ribbit Stick	+50	How to Time: Press the button again at the moment the stick is swung down. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Sticky Glove	+60	How to Time: Press the button the moment both Mallow's hands hit the enemy. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Sonic Cymbals	+70	How to Time: Press the button when the cymbals come together. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.
Sage Stick	+80	How to Time: Press the button again at the moment the stick is swung down. Timed Bonus: Increased damage.

Triple Moves

Triple Move Attack	Party and Description
Star Riders	Mario	Mallow	Geno
	The power of the Star Pieces delivers a powerful strike to a single enemy!
Clown Car Barrage	Mario	Mallow	Bowser
	Attack all enemies with fire, ice, and lightning. Bowser finishes it off!
Healing Rainbow	Mario	Mallow	Peach
	Rainbow power heals everyone. Can even revive downed allies!

List of Triple Move Attacks

All Mallow Equipment

All Mallow Weapons

Weapon	Atk/M. Atk	How to Get
Froggie Stick	+20/-	Give Cricket Pie to Frog Sage to receive this item.
Cymbals	+30/-	Buy in Moleville or Seaside Town shop for 42 coins.
Whomp Glove	+40/-	Buy in Marrymore, Sea, Sunken Ship, or Seaside Town shop for 72 coins.
Ribbit Stick	+50/-	Buy in Seaside Town shop for 86 coins.
Sticky Glove	+60/-	Buy in Nimbus Land shop for 98 coins.
Sonic Cymbals	+70/-	Win the six doors challenge in Bowser's Keep.
Sage Stick	+80/+15	Defeat Scratchy-Throat Belome in a post-game rematch.

List of All Weapons

All Mallow Armor

Armor	Defense/Magic Defense	How to Get
Pants	+6/+3	Buy in Mushroom Kingdom or Seaside Town shop for 7 coins.
Thick Pants	+12/+6	Buy in Rose Town or Seaside Town shop for 14 coins.
Mega Pants	+18/+9	Buy in Moleville or Seaside Town shop for 22 coins.
Happy Pants	+24/+12	Buy in Marrymore or Seaside Town shop for 38 coins.
Sailor Pants	+30/+15	Buy in Sea, Sunken Ship, or Seaside Town shop for 50 coins.
Fluffy Pants	+36/+18	Buy in Nimbus Land shop for 70 coins.
Fire Pants	+42/+21	Buy in Barrel Volcano or Bowser's Keep shop for 90 coins.
Prince Pants	+48/+24	Buy from Croco at the Bowser's Keep shop for 100 coins after defeating Magikoopa.

List of All Armor

All Mallow Accessories

Name	Stat Boosts	Effect
Zoom Shoes	・5 Def ・5 M.Def ・10 Spe	-
Booster's Charm	・7 Atk ・7 Def ・7 M.Atk ・7 M.Def ・-5 Spe	Halves damage taken from elemental attacks.
Feather	・5 Def ・5 M.Def ・20 Spe	-
Defense Scarf	・15 Def ・15 M.Def	-
Troopa Medal	・20 Spe	Causes wearer's attacks to deal 50% more damage.
Ghost Medal	No stat boosts.	Halves damage taken from all attacks that deal numeric amounts of damage.
Antidote Pin	・2 Def ・2 M.Def	Prevents poison status.
Wake Up Pin	・3 Def ・3 M.Def	Prevents mute and sleep status.
Trueform Pin	・4 Def ・4 M.Def	Prevents transformation status.
Fearless Pin	・5 Def ・5 M.Def	Prevents fear status.
Safety Badge	・5 Def ・5 M.Def	Prevents any status ailments.
Safety Ring	・5 Def ・5 M.Def ・5 Spe	Prevents instant death attacks and negative status effects.
Jinx Belt	・27 Atk ・27 M.Atk ・12 Spe	Prevents instant defeat.
Quartz Charm	No stat boosts.	Prevents instant defeat, halves enemy attack damage received, and adds 50% damage to attacks performed.
Exp. Booster	No stat boosts.	Doubles experience earned by wearer; works even when not in battle.
Flower Ring	No stat boosts.	Halves the FP used for special attacks.
Signal Ring	No stat boosts.	When you enter an area with a hidden chest, a text indicator will appear on the upper right side of the screen.
Enduring Brooch	No stat boosts.	Prevents you from going down once per battle.
Echo Signal Ring	・10 Spe	Beeps as you get closer to a Hidden Treasure and tells you exactly how many are in a room
Teamwork Band	No stat boosts.	Makes it easier to charge up Triple Moves.

List of All Accessories

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Mario		Mallow		Geno
Bowser			Peach