Mario

Weapons

Hammer- This is the first weapon Mario will receive, and the description when equipping this Weapon says 'Pounds enemies'. Mario swings the Hammer down on the enemy's head. If you do a Timed Hit correctly, swings the Hammer down a second time. The Hammer increases has an attack rating of 10 and is it is found in the third screen of the Mushroom Way, after defeating the Hammer Bros.

Lucky Hammer- Described in the game as 'A lucky hammer!', Mario swings the hammer down on the enemy's head. Although the Lucky Hammer has a 0 attack rating, you will receive Coins for hitting an enemy with it. If you do the timed hit correctly, it will say lucky and at the end of the battle you can play the Egg Game to double the experience points from the battle. The Lucky Hammer can be purchased at the Seaside Town Weapon and Armor Shop for the price of 123 Coins.

Super Hammer- Described in the game as 'The standard for hammers!', Mario swings the hammer down on the enemy's head. If you do the timed hit correctly, he would swing the hammer down a second time. This is one of the stronger hammers, but it is not as strong as the Masher. The Super Hammer has an attack rating of 40, and can be purchased at the Marrymore Inn/Shop, the Seaside Town Weapon and Armor Shop, the Sea Item Shop, and the Sunken Ship Salesman for a blowout price of 70 Coins.

Ultra Hammer- Described in the game as 'The ultimate hammer!', Mario swings the hammer down on the enemy's head. If you do the timed hit correctly, he would swing the hammer down a second time and then do a side swing. This is the strongest hammer attack that Mario can obtain. This weapon is weaker than the Lazy Shell, which could of been found at this point in the game. The Ultra Hammer has an attack rating of 70 and can be found in the Gate area, one room past the second save point.

Masher- The game description for the Masher will say 'Makes monster mash!'. Mario swings the hammer down on the enemy's head and if you do the timed hit correctly, he will swing the hammer down a second time. This exceptional hammer is Mario's strongest weapon available until you reach Nimbus Land, with an attack rating of 50. The Masher can be found in Booster Tower.

Nok Nok Shell- The game description for the Nok Nok Shell is 'Kick to attack'. Mario will kick this green Koopa shell at the enemy and there will be a bunch of small stars that will flash on the screen when it hits. If you do a Timed Hit correctly, you will see a big star flash on the screen before the small stars. This is the second weapon that Mario will receive. This will improve Mario's attack strength and it will be the first shell attack that Mario can use. The Nok Nok Shell has an attack Rating of 20 points and is given to Mario after getting to the bottom of Midas River. It can also be purchased at Seaside Town Weapon and Armor Shop for 20 coins.

Troopa Shell- The game description for the Troopa Shell says 'Kick with it!'. Mario will kick this red Koopa shell at the enemy and there will be a bunch of small stars that will flash on the screen when it hits. If you do a Timed Hit correctly, you will see a big star flash on the screen before the small stars. This is the second shell attack that Mario will have to opportunity of using. It is equal in strength to the Masher, but is more expensive. The Troopa Shell has an attack rating of 50 and can be purchased at the Seaside Town Weapon and Armor Shop for 90 Coins.

Lazy Shell- The game description for the Lazy Shell says 'Toss a shell at an enemy!'. Mario will kick a huge red Koopa shell at the enemy and there will be a bunch of small stars that will flash on the screen when it hits. If you do the timed hit correctly, you will see a big star flash on the screen before the small stars. With an attack ratting of 90, this is the strongest shell attack and the strongest weapon that Mario can receive. The Lazy Shell can be found by climbing the vine created by the Rose Town Gardener after you have given him the Seed and Fertilizer.

Punch Glove- The game description of the Punch Glove says 'Knock out power!'. Mario will punch his enemy and If you do the timed hit correctly, Mario will do an uppercut after the punch. This will allow Mario to do an improved punching attack, like the one he used in the beginning of the game. The Punch Glove has an attack rating of 30 and can be purchased at the Moleville Item Shop and the Seaside Town Weapon and Armor Shop for 36 Coins.

Mega Glove- The game description of the Mega Glove says 'Packs a Mega wallop!'. Mario will punch his enemy and if you do the timed hit correctly, Mario will do an uppercut after the punch. This is the strongest Punch Attack that Mario can obtain, with an attack rating of 60. The Mega Glove can be purchased at the Nimbus Land Item Shop for 102 Coins.

Timed Hits

Timing a Punch Attack: To perform a Timed Hit when Mario is equipped with a glove or no weapon, press the A Button just before Mario punches the enemy. The attack will consist of two punches: a normal punch followed by an uppercut.

Timing a Hammer Attack: When Mario is equipped with a hammer, wait for him to raise the hammer, then press the A Button again for a Timed Hit. Mario will clock the enemy with the hammer twice.

Timing a Shell Attack: When Mario kicks a shell in the air, press the A Button right before he kicks it again to perform a Timed Hit.

Armor

The armor below is listed in order of weakest to strongest.

Shirt- This can be purchased at the Mushroom Kingdom Item Shop and the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop for seven coins. It increases Defense and Magic Defense by six points each.

Thick Shirt- This can be purchased at the Rose Town Item Shop and the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop for 14 coins. It increases Defense by 12 points and Magic Defense by eight points.

Work Pants- These can be purchased at the Rose Town Item Shop and the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop for 22 coins. They increase your Speed, Attack and Magic Defense by five points, your Attack and Magic Attack by 10 points, and your Defense by 15 points.

Mega Shirt- This can be purchased at the Moleville Item Shop or the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop for 22 coins. It increases Defense by 18 points and Magic Defense by 10 points.

Happy Shirt- This can be purchased at the Marrymore Inn/Item Shop and the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop for 38 coins. It increases Defense by 24 points and Magic Defense by 18 points.

Sailor Shirt- This can be purchased at the Seaside Town Weapons and Armor Shop, Sea Item Shop, and the Sunken Ship Salesman for 50 coins. It increases Defense by 30 points and Magic Defense by 15 points.

Fuzzy Shirt- This can be purchased at the Nimbus Land Item Shop for 70 coins. It increases Defense by 36 and Magic Defense by 18 points.

Fire Shirt- This can be purchased at the Hino Mart in the Barrel Volcano and from Croco in Bowser's Keep for 90 coins. It increases Defense by 42 points and Magic Defense by 21 points.

Hero Shirt- This can be purchased from Croco in his second Bowser's Keep location for 100 coins. It increases Defense by 48 points and Magic Defense by 24 points.

Super Suit- Perhaps the most mysterious item in Super Mario RPG, the Super Jacket is also the hardest item to get! It will be given to you in Monstro Town if you succeed in doing 100 Super Jumps in a battle. (Use Mario's Super Jump Attack on an enemy, then press the Y Button just before hitting the opponent to hop on his head again. Do this 100 times WITHOUT falling off. Good luck!) Everyone can equip the Super Jacket. It increases Speed by 30 points, and Attack, Defense, Magic Attack, and Magic Defense by 50 points.

Lazy Shell- The Lazy Shell Armor can be found in the clouds after giving the Gardener in Rose Town the Seed and Fertilizer. Climb the vine the Gardener grows to locate the Treasure Box with the Lazy Shell Armor. The Lazy Shell Armor can be equipped by everyone, but it's a trade-off -- you lose speed and attack power for superior defensive strength. It reduces Speed, Attack and Magic Attack by 50 points each, but increases Defense and Magic Defense by a whopping 127 points each.

Special Attacks

Jump- Use Mario's Jump to stomp foes! This is the first Special Attack you can use -- Mario starts with it. Push the Y Button just before hitting the enemy to jump again. The Jump Special Attack uses three Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 25.

Super Jump- Mario's Super Jump is a stronger version of the Jump Attack. Push the Y Button prior to hitting the enemy to bounce again and cause more damage. Mario's Super Jump uses seven Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 45. Mario learns Super Jump when he reaches Level 6.

Ultra Jump- Mario's Ultra Jump is his most powerful Jump Attack. Like his other Jump Attacks, you can push the Y Button prior to hitting the enemy to jump repeatedly and cause more damage! Mario's Ultra Jump uses 11 Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 65. Mario will learn Ultra Jump when he reaches Level 14.

Fire Orb- Mario's Fire Orb shoots a small ball of fire at one opponent. To shower the enemy with Fire Orbs push the Y Button repeatedly. . . fast! Mario's Fire Orb uses five Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 20. Mario learns this Special Attack when he reaches Level 3.

Super Flame- Mario's Super Flame shoots large balls of fire at one enemy. For a severe fire blast push the Y Button repeatedly! Mario's Super Flame uses nine Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 40. Mario learns this Special Attack when he reaches Level 10.

Ultra Flame- Mario's Ultra Flame Attack shoots huge fire orbs at his enemy. Push the Y Button repeatedly to give them a good scorching! Ultra Flame uses 14 Flower Points and has a Magic Power rating of 60. Mario will learn this Special Attack when he reaches Level 18.

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