Super Mario RPG Remake - Best Builds for Each Character

Best Builds for Each Character in Super Mario RPG Remake

Best Build for Mario: Versatile Attacker

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Mario Leveling and End-Game Equipment

Stat Bonuses
Attack and Defense (Best)	★★★★★
HP	★★★★
Magic Attack and Magic Defense	★★★★
Equipment
Weapon	Lazy Shell
Armor	Super Suit
Accessory	Attack Scarf

Click on the link below to view a more in-depth guide on the best build for Mario, including leveling, how to get each end-game gear, and best party setups.

Super Mario RPG Remake Best Mario Build

Maximize normal attack damage with Mario.

The best build for Mario in Super Mario RPG Remake is mostly similar to the one in the original version which emphasizes the titular hero’s role as an all-purpose damage dealer regardless of the situation in battle.

Mario still benefits from any type of stat bonus, though prioritizing Attack and Defense first is the best way to go to maximize his normal attack damage (especially with the Lazy Shell, Super Suit, and Attack Scarf equipped) and durability against physical attacks.

Best Build for Mallow: Elemental Mage

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Mallow Leveling and End-Game Equipment

Stat Bonuses
Attack and Defense	★★★
HP	★★★★
Magic Attack and Magic Defense (Best)	★★★★★
Equipment
Weapon	Sage Stick (Remake), Sonic Cymbals (Original)
Armor	Prince Pants
Accessory	Troopa Pin

Click on the link below to view a more in-depth guide on the best build for Mallow, including leveling, how to get each end-game gear, and best party setups.

Super Mario RPG Remake Best Mallow Build

Maximize special move damage with Mallow.

The best build for Mallow in the remake has him swapping out the Sonic Cymbals for the more powerful post-game weapon Sage Stick (obtained by defeating Scratchy-Throat Belome in the Boss Rematch battle). This raises Mallow’s end-game normal attack power to a whopping 80 in the Switch version of the game.

Apart from that, Mallow’s stat build and gear are the same as those in the original version which focuses on allowing the Nimbus Prince to output high damage numbers with multi-target elemental spells.

Best Geno Build: Non-Elemental Attacker and Support

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Geno Leveling and End-Game Equipment

Stat Bonuses
Attack and Defense	★★★
HP	★★★★
Magic Attack and Magic Defense (Best)	★★★★★
Equipment
Weapon	Stella 023 (Remake), Star Gun (Original)
Armor	Star Cape
Accessory	Quartz Charm

Click on the link below to view a more in-depth guide on the best build for Geno, including leveling, how to get each end-game gear, and best party setups.

Super Mario RPG Remake Best Geno Build

Maximize special move damage with Geno.

As with Mallow, Geno obtains a powerful new remake-exclusive weapon in the form of the Stella 023 (obtained by defeating Engine 023 Booster in the Boss Rematch battle) to replace the Star Gun. Upgrading to the Switch version-only armament gives Geno 62 normal attack power and is a must for clearing new content after beating the main story.

Geno is still the best character to equip the powerful Quartz Charm on and his recommended stat bonuses will continue lean towards increasing his damage using neutral (non-elemental) special moves.

Best Bowser Build: Attacker and Debuffer

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Bowser Leveling and End-Game Equipment

Stat Bonuses
Attack and Defense (Best)	★★★★★
HP	★★★★
Magic Attack and Magic Defense	★★★
Equipment
Weapon	Wonder Chomp (Remake), Drill Claw (Original)
Armor	Heal Shell
Accessory	Jinx Belt

Click on the link below to view a more in-depth guide on the best build for Bowser, including leveling, how to get each end-game gear, and best party setups.

Super Mario RPG Remake Best Bowser Build

Maximize normal attack damage with Bowser.

With the introduction of the post-game weapon Wonder Chomp (obtained by defeating Leveled-Up Punchinello in the Boss Rematch battle) in the remake, Bowser finally gets a better end-game armament than the Drill Claw.

The Wonder Chomp is an essential upgrade to the Drill Claw for Bowser in the remake, boasting 57 normal attack power compared to 40 gained from the previous end-game weapon.

This means that the King Koopa will now be able to achieve better normal attack damage to be a decent attacker for the team during the late-stages as well as in post-game battles. As with Mario, Attack and Defense are still Bowser’s go-to bonuses as they are in the original game.

Best Peach Build: Pure Support

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Peach Leveling and End-Game Equipment

Stat Bonuses
Attack and Defense	★★★
HP (Best)	★★★★★
Magic Attack and Magic Defense	★★★★
Equipment
Weapon	Frying Pan
Armor	Royal Dress
Accessory	Safety Ring

Click on the link below to view a more in-depth guide on the best build for Peach, including leveling, how to get each end-game gear, and best party setups.

Super Mario RPG Remake Best Peach Build

Maximize HP (survivability) with Peach.

Finally, Peach’s recommended gear and stat bonuses are exactly the same as those in prior to the remake, with points spent to increase her HP (survivability) coming first as always.

Peach also remains the best character to equip the Safety Ring on. This gives her complete resistance against all status ailments (including instant death) to stay active with healing duties.

Useful Tips on Builds

Build characters based on their unique characteristics and roles in the team.

When building each character’s stats and loadout in Super Mario RPG Remake, try to consider the unique elements they bring to the party. Each member of your team will excel in at least one role but will never be able to reach a point where they have no need of allies.

Characteristics of Each Party Member (Strength and Weaknesses)

Character	Strengths	Weaknesses
Mario	All-around attacker with strong normal attack and special move damage throughout the game. Generally good stats across the board. Generally has the best-end game gear (weapons, armor, and accessories) out of all characters, making him an offensive powerhouse as you reach the late and post-game stages.	Has none in the way of utility (no access to healing, buff, and debuff skills) Single-target attacker for most of the early game as he learn multi-target skills later.
Mallow	Access to multi-target special moves makes him a good character for clearing regular battles and boss mobs quickly. Access to different elemental attacks makes him a strong ally against the game’s new superboss. Can function as a healer with HP Rain.	The most FP-dependent character in the game. Low durability (HP and physical defense) requires more HP management than other characters.
Geno	Access to the only two-in-one buff skill in the game (Geno Boost) which he can also setup immediately thanks to his high Speed stat. Essentially a dual-role character (multi-target special attack and support) and does them very well. A staple character against hard bosses with no elemental weakness thanks to his respectable damage with Geno Flash.	End-game weapon and armor is generally subpar compared to other characters. Slow HP growth at high levels. FP-dependent (though not as much as Mallow and Peach).
Bowser	High overall stats during early to mid game, making him a powerful ally during these stages. Access to Terrorize (Fear debuff) which is useful in many story battles. Can reserve most of the team’s FP to allies since he will only need it to use his Fear debuff.	Falls off a lot in late to post-game as most attackers (and even Peach) will outdamage him even with his best gear. Fear debuff becomes somewhat less useful during post-game battles.
Peach	The only pure support in the game and she does it very well. Access to party-wide healing and revive skill makes her a staple against late and post-game battles. Some added utility in post-game battles with skills to inflict Sleep and Mute. Equipping her best weapon (Frying Pan) gives her massive normal attack damage output that nearly rivals Mario.	Low durability (HP and physical defense) like Mallow. FP-dependent.

Character builds and team synergies become more important as progress to the more challenging post-game Boss Rematch battles. Define each party member’s roles, and innate strengths and weaknesses clearly so you can plug gaps that enemies can take advantage of in the game.

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Level cap is at 30 in the original game (NES) and remake (NSW).

The maximum level any character can attain in the game is 30. Since you will not be gaining any more EXP upon hitting the level cap, you are also permanently locked out of getting level-up stat bonuses onward.

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No stat respec feature in the original game (NES) and remake (NSW).

Note that all stat bonuses you choose for each character per level-up is permanent. There is no way to get back all points spent on increasing any of the three attributes and reallocate them as you like.

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Because of this, decide carefully which stat bonuses you want for each character by taking to account their strengths, weaknesses, and unique roles in the party.

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