Super Mario RPG Remake - Action Commands Guide

Action Commands Guide for Super Mario RPG Remake

What are Action Commands?

Action Commands is a key battle mechanic in Super Mario RPG Remake that allows you to increase damage dealt to enemies or reduce incoming damage taken by allies.

Time button presses to gain the advantage in battle.

By pressing buttons at specific windows during battle, your attacks will deal more damage than normal on targets. Similarly, inputting a button with good timing when attacked may minimize the damage you receive from an enemy’s own attack.

The Action Command window is indicated by “!” on your character.

Action Command timing is indicated by the “!” (exclamation point) appearing above your character when performing attacks or when about to be hit by the enemy. This feature was added in the remake to make combat easier compared to the original version which did not have the visual indicator.

Action Commands can be disabled during specific battles.

Certain enemies encountered throughout the main story can disable Action Commands, denying you the chance to exploit the mechanic during battle. For these situations, it is recommended to rely on using better equipment and employing keener strategy to win the fight.

An indicator in red will appear below an ability’s name whenever Action Commands are disabled.

Types of Action Commands

Normal Attack

Press the button when the Action Command indicator appears during a normal attack to deal increased damage to the target. The remake also includes an additional multi-target effect during timed normal attacks, allowing you to hit more than one target in battle.

Note that Action Command timings for normal attacks vary based on a character’s equipped weapon.

Special Move

Action Commands during Special Moves are divided into four (4) types which are summarized below.

Special Move Action Command Input Types

As you play through the game, you will notice that certain characters’ Special Move Action Commands are easier to execute than others. In these cases, feel free to swap out party members who have moves that are too difficult to time than others.

Special Move Action Command Timing for Each Character

Mario

Character	Special Move	Timing
Mario	Jump	Timed Press: The moment you step on an enemy.
	Fire Orb	Mash button.
	Super Jump	Timed Press: The moment you step on an enemy.
	Super Flame	Mash button.
	Ultra Jump	Timed Press: The moment you step on an enemy.
	Ultra Flame	Mash button.

Mallow

Character	Special Move	Timing
Mallow	Thunderbolt	Timed Press: Immediately after the electric shock appears on the screen
	HP Rain	Timed Press: The moment the rain disappears.
	Psychopath	Timed Press: The moment the spotlight crosses the enemy.
	Shocker	Timed Press: The moment when lightning strikes.
	Snowy	Operate the directional pad.
	Star Rain	Timed Press: The moment the star hits the ground.

Geno

Character	Special Move	Timing
Geno	Geno Beam	Charge: Keep holding the button and release when the three stars line up.
	Geno Boost	Timed Press: The moment the red arrow disappears.
	Geno Whirl	Timed Press: Just before the whirling cutter disappears and sparks scatter on the target.
	Geno Blast	Charge: Keep holding the button and release when the three stars line up.
	Geno Flash	Charge: Keep holding the button and release when the three stars line up.

Bowser

Character	Special Move	Timing
Bowser	Terrorize	Operate the directional pad.
	Poison Gas	Operate the directional pad.
	Crusher	Timed Press: The moment the rock flies out.
	Bowser Breath	Mash button.

Peach

Character	Special Move	Timing
Peach	Therapy	Timed Press: The moment the blue light disappears.
	Group Hug	Timed Press: The moment the blue light disappears.
	Sleepy Time	Operate the directional pad.
	Come Back	Timed Press: The moment the star touches an ally.
	Mute	Operate the directional pad.
	Psych Bomb	Mash button.

Defense

Timing your input just before the enemy’s attack lands can reduce the damage your character receives. There are, however, certain moves used by enemies which cannot be defended against using Action Commands.

A shield effect now appears on your character whenever they successfully mitigate the damage done by an enemy’s attack. This visual indicator was not found in the original version.

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