Super Mario RPG: Best Builds & Items For Mario

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for the best builds for Mario in Super Mario RPG. In this article, we will go over the best ways to level Mario, the best items you can equip, as well as some general tips and tricks. If you are interested in making your journey through the Mushroom Kingdom as fun as possible, you are in the right place!

Mario Overview
Best Skills to Level Up For Mario
Best Items For Mario

Super Mario RPG Best Builds Guide — Nintendo

Mario Overview:

In your party, Mario takes on the role of the stereotypical "all-around" fighter. He's got the perfect blend of physical and magical offense, while being very durable. He is solid across the board, which makes sense, since he's the only character that has to be in your party.

The only weakness that Mario has is that he cannot heal himself. You will need to cover this with the other members of your party. Overall, Mario is a really strong character, that will only get better once you equip him with the right items.

Super Mario RPG Best Builds For Mario — Nintendo

Best Skills to Level Up For Mario:

Since Mario is such a good all-around character, you can't really go wrong while leveling him up. We recommend spending your points on increasing your Physical Damage for your attacks, as well as increasing your HP. Since some of the other characters in the game have much more powerful Special Attacks and spells, we recommend making Mario the go-to character for regular attacks.

This is just a recommendation though, you can build Mario in any way you want. Any route you take, while leveling him up will make him very strong in the late game.

Best Items For Mario:

These are the best weapons and armor you can find in the game for Mario:

Weapons:

Lazy Shell:

The Lazy Shell is the best weapon in the game for Mario. It gives you 90 attack damage, which is the highest possible damage boost in the game, and also works really well with the recommended build. The Lazy shell is also fairly simple to get - you can get it after defeating Valentina and giving the Seed and Fertilizer to the gardener in Rose Town. A giant beanstalk will grow and you can climb it to obtain the item.

Ultra Hammer:

The second best weapon for Mario is the Ultra Hammer. The Ultra Hammer will provide you with 70 attack damage, not as high as the Lazy Shell, but very close. You can find this weapon in a chest in the Factory area, right before fighting the Count Down boss.

Armor:

Super Suit:

The best armor in the game for Mario is the Super Suit. This suit will provide Mario with a +50 boost in every stat, as well as a +30 in speed. You can find this suit by doing 100 consecutive Super Jumps while in combat. After doing so, you can purchase the item from Chow in Monstro Town.

Hero Shirt:

The second best armor for Mario in the game is the Hero Shirt. The Hero Shirt will provide him with +48 Physical Defense and +24 Magic Defense. You can purchase this item for 100 coins at Croco's second shop at Bowser's Keep, after defeating Wizakoopa.

Accessories:

Attack Scarf:

The best accessory for Mario is the Attack Scarf. This item grants a massive +30 boost in every stat in the game. It also grants you a buff that prevents you from instant death. You can find this suit by doing 30 consecutive Super Jumps while in combat. After doing so, you can purchase the item from Chow in Monstro Town.

Quartz Charm:

The other good accessory you can use on Mario is the Quartz Charm. This item will also protect you against instant death, with the added bonus of reducing the damage of attacks you receive by 50%. You can get this item by defeating Culex.

That is everything you need to know about how to build Mario in the newest Super Mario RPG remake. Hopefully this guide has helped you pick the right skills, weapons and armor, so you can have a care-free journey through the Mushroom Kingdom. If you are interested in more guides and news covering Super Mario RPG, check out the rest of our website.