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 |
List of Contents
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. | ★★☆ |
Lv | Physical | HP | Magic | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ATK | DEF | HP | MG ATK | MG DEF | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
13 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
17 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
19 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
20 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
27 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
28 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lv | ATK | DEF | HP | MG ATK | MG DEF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Base | 20 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 2 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
12 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
13 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
14 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
15 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
16 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
17 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
19 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
27 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Bonuses by Level | |||||||||
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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) | ||
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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.
Bonuses by Level | |||||||||
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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) | ||
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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.
Bonuses by Level | |||||||||
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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.
Attack Power (Full Power Bonus) and Strongest Weapon | ||||
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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.
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 209/290 |
ATK | 147/290 |
DEF | 95/290 |
M.ATK | 124/290 |
M.DEF | 81/290 |
SPD | 20/55 |
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 255/290 |
ATK | 127/290 |
DEF | 85/290 |
M.ATK | 94/290 |
M.DEF | 71/290 |
SPD | 20/55 |
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 179/290 |
ATK | 166/290 |
DEF | 114/290 |
M.ATK | 94/290 |
M.DEF | 71/290 |
SPD | 20/55 |
Stat | Stat Growth |
---|---|
HP | 179/290 |
ATK | 127/290 |
DEF | 85/290 |
M.ATK | 143/290 |
M.DEF | 100/290 |
SPD | 20/55 |
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.
Stat | Stats at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 209/290 |
ATK | 267/290 |
DEF | 173/290 |
M.ATK | 154/290 |
M.DEF | 135/290 |
SPD | 50/55 |
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 255/290 |
ATK | 247/290 |
DEF | 163/290 |
M.ATK | 124/290 |
M.DEF | 125/290 |
SPD | 50/55 |
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 179/290 |
ATK | 286/290 |
DEF | 192/290 |
M.ATK | 124/290 |
M.DEF | 125/290 |
SPD | 50/55 |
Stat | Value at Level 30 |
---|---|
HP | 179/290 |
ATK | 247/290 |
DEF | 163/290 |
M.ATK | 173/290 |
M.DEF | 154/290 |
SPD | 50/55 |
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Character | Weapon/Armor/Accessories |
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Mario |
Lazy Shell Super Suit or Hero Shirt Attack Scarf |
Best Equipment for Each Character
Weapon | ATK | How to Get |
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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.
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.
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.
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
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 Move Attack | Party and Description | ||||
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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? |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Best Characters and List of Characters
All Characters | |||||
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Mario | Mallow | Geno | |||
Bowser | Peach |
I saw that you recently uploaded the all-purpose build for Mario. Why did you choose to add bonus to attack and defense at level 16 instead of HP ? Also, why do you don't add bonus to HP anymore after level 20 ?
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Thanks for your comment! You are right, adding HP at level 16 is the more balanced option, this has been fixed. The reason HP isn't added anymore after level 20 is because the bonuses for HP decrease significantly after that point. You can see this in the level up bonus table. Hope this answered your question!