Pree _- - ele) al ye J Editor in Chief aS ¢ J Y Cm rad Production Manager Sea ed Senior Editor Peery Saree poe Seer) Sars Pera eg . Pete es Tee eed Kim Moore Lee eso rea ea As Mario plunges into the biggest adven- ture of his plumbing career, players wil find themselves in strange worlds, bat- tling weird enemies and facing cunning puzzles. Just like Mario, they're going to need all the help they can get. Dee ec peered Work House Co., Ltd. Jumpin’ Jack Yushi SC Boca Masahiro Furuse Lee rea ers ery Don't expect Smithy and his star-crossed minions to stop and show Mario the way...unless it's how to reach a dead end. No, what you need to stomp your way from the Mushroom Kingdom to Nimbus Land and beyond is help from the pros at Nintendo. This Player's Guide includes all the maps, road signs, secrets, strategies, ists, charts, tidbits and tadpole tips that you'll need to help Mario and his oddball band of companions bring Smithy to jus- tice. Think of it as your secret weapon. Once you've equipped yourself with the Super Mario RPG Player's Guide, you'll be ready for the adventure of a lifetime. See cece aad wa ed Seanad pew era Rees LD a as aed Cen errs Leer ere David Wharton eres eee we ered et Roe eee etry er Pelee tsebpmra airy eae pervert os Perrier trey roe enna ary Pome ep ard eae koa Lope ten iiboetany Latch eens arse niceties te recency Pheer eer Eos reYoull find plenty of ides, races Competitions. You ‘an even playa Game Boy game Jump to got places, to, tee ries eet Ln Lor ray ICON KEY There's more in Mario's wor than meets the eye. rogues’ Disciple can clue you into these Uncoun wonders Dozens of Treasure Boxes hover invisibly over Maris ‘arid. This ion shows where to find these hidden marvels. Reema Penney ‘Aum your forces by cashing in BL your coin cache. Mrorchants setup shop inthe darn ‘est placas and always charge a ret Sanus snootng? Unkeatehing mmo Zs? Tho fre nt some of HANDBOOK FOR WEROES info you nee Mac will have ace £ <= WORED MAP . ux” La Dm Pe 4 nhur story begins with Princess Toadstool in Mario's garden one sunny morning, savoring a tranquil moment amid the fluttering but- terflies while she waits for Mario to show up. But the Princess has scarcely had time to enjoy herself when a shadow darkens her view. It’s not a rain cloud, but Bowser. Although the Princess has endlessly said no, nada, nyet, nix, forget | it, buddy, to Bowser, the King of the Koopas is determined to make the fair lass his. He swoops down in his Koopa- Kopter and whirlybirds her back to his gloomy castle! "Help!" cries the prin- cess, and quicker than you can say “spanner wrench" the world's bravest plumber leaps to her rescue, Having halted Bowser's amorous intentions many a time in the past, Mario is not about to let Koopa get away with a Princess-napping this time. Bowser's whirly- bird is too fast for Mario. Still clutching his precious cargo, he scrams over the parapet and pulls up the drawbridge.Mario could knock and, when asked, reply: "It's the plumber. I've come to fix the sink." Time's a-wasting, though, so he decides to dispense with standard etiquette. Instead, he charges right in and starts brawling with every Koopa in sight. A few roundhouse blows are enough to send the palace guards packing. Without hesitating, Mario charges into the throne room, dimly lit by candles in the chandeliers above. Peering up through the gloom, Mario feels his heart leap into his throat when he sees the Princess dangling from a thin rope far above! From his perch on top of a nearby chandelier, Bowser has gone into full gloat. Mario wipes that smirk off Bowser's face by leaping onto another chandelier and putting up his dukes. Helped by some timely hints from the Princess her- self, Mario shatters the chain holding up Bowser's chandelier and sends him plummeting to the floor. It appears that the latest round in the ongoing Mario vs, Bowser feud, like every one before it, will go to the mustachioed one. Mario rushes to untie the Princess. But before he can reach her, a gigantic, unseen force hits with the violence of 100 burst pipes, tossing Mario clear of the castle! When Mario finally lands on distant Vista Hill, he turns around just in time to see a anic_ sword plunge through the roof of Bowser's castle, as the earth trembles and giant lighting bolts race across the suddenly dark sky! With a sneer that could cut granite, the immense intruder booms out a warning to all, The sword, who calls himself Smithy, vows world conquest! Questions rush into Mario's head. Who is this awesome alien? Can anyone resist his terrifying power? And what happened to the Princess? Mario is deter- mined to find some answers. But he knows that he'll need all the help he can find!“You'll never get far without mastering the arts of warfare, so check out the charts here and on the next five pages. Back up your bang by picking every Flower that comes your way. Personally, I prefer crick- et confections, but then I'm not the one who has to fight Smithy, am I?" ATTACK TECHNIQUES ‘You can buy, ind or win many weapons on the <9 o> long road to Smithy. Once equipped, these TIMED REGULAR ATTACKS ‘weapons become a character's Regular Attack. Be atl ie Press the A Prose the A sure 0 check yur Equip mer see st how way your Boon jt Buon st tmuch a weapon increases your Attack capability eaporer by tor sg beter the When it comes to besting baddies, Regular Stn je ahammar fourfoatand Attacks are your bread and butter. Special before you son you'll Attacks look great, but draw down your limited punch. ‘Rick-startit. supply of Flower Points. You can wreak extra damage with Timed Aracks as lndeted onthe BE fa cate Brose ‘chart at right. Whenever you're low on cash, sell Fee nae. 7 BN cir si s efore punch: PA before serng (ore sa yoor cbse weapomy to shoppers who Cua newt” Mima ree" CMa rs bece Knows? 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MUKU COOKIE SILENCE ih Speci Ataeks Teeary ae auice Stoned OOOO Bhivlus — Fesuente MUKU COOKIE (MUSHROOM The ony unin bingo fungus is wera’ sue suice rath your AP grado OOOO Goris — Fesienue seeover Mui coor FEAR Wate or enemies searing hall THenary ABLE Juice Yourotfense ancdetense power = @@ OO Ghoeius ‘reste ue Stora Muku cooRie Tenurcbon ated fr @ OOO comesrcx — rex weur @ - oisaoe0 FLOWER POINTS TWvEsTBLe BOXES ‘TREASURE BOXES Flower Tabs and Jars are oftan hidden in Sreasure Boxes thoughout the word Almost as importance as Hit Points, Flower Points power all your Special ‘Accacks. Youll start the game with 20, then gradually inerease your total to a maximum of 99. Sharp shopkoopers wil offer to buy your Flower Tabs or Jars, but you should never sell out. You should always keop a good supply Cf Maple Syrups and other icems that replenish FP on hand. Take a break between legs of your journey and crash in Inns that replenish both your HP and FP. ‘Magic of an unknown origin soaks 38 poorer “resure Boxes that oat unseen Friendly souls wil verhoad in Mario s Word fork over owas you bring them spe {al tame or poison ire hor boise. Pre 'EM UP You can also pluck Flowers on Booster iaeet nese "Make them visible by standing direct Temple. below and jumping. Jump again to ‘rab the treacure mideTalk about a motley crew. Mario's great, and of . course Princess Toadstool lends a touch of class to the adventure. But, an overweight tadpole? A walking doll? The King of the Koopas? It will take a firm hand to mold thi machine! ®) on S) on em ENEMY ee ENEMY But of course Mari jumps! Hs low-budget tea oly Strikes once: ith he Supor and Ure Sure, ugh, nyu pos eV Buiton Iustetore ne ands on enemy an oversized piece of calor slices into Bower's Keep, I's up to the worlds pluckiest plumber to throw a monkey wrench into the proceedings Mario always leads the charge into batle, but he won't accomplish is mission without some gallant sidekicks. A VERY SPECIAL KEY Press tho ¥ Buon ate te stock, thon pressit again ust before you make contact Repeatedly press the V Button as quiekly as youean Press and hold the ¥ Button to buld energy, then Servo up a simmoring plat of bade barbocue, Se courtesy ot Mario's sts of fury. Simply press the Y Button as fast at you can o smoke he compet ‘ion At Lael 18, Maro masters th Utra Fame ich sprays scorchoals every which way As with tha Ultra Jump, Marie should begin by focus: ing on the enemy he wants to damage most Enemies onthe periphery ofthe attack sometines sufflor no damage at al, Rotate your hum close on tho Control Pesto buts ener. To activate Mallows and Toadstool healing ‘mova, simply press the Y Button once. COOOOMallow’ fst onack proves valuable from the start to near the end of he game. Unt Bowser comes aboard, only way to attack rutile ‘enemies at ance Later on the Thunderbolt scares ghastly ‘opponents ay. Pls, tony Sets you back a measly two Flower Points Who sees deep into the hearts of enemies? Mallow His weird talons nlude the sity to soe how many Hit Points one enemy has left Knowing what youre up against help you decide on» plan of aac. the Maliow Teadetoa Save this ostyetack for times when you're {acing oes who are vulnerable to ee attacks. Eramplos elise Keifis mn Bean Valey and ‘most ofthe troublemakers lurking Bare) Molesna. Down anthe lava lakes they hate it hen a cold font moves ale HP inl replen'ah aps HiPoins. The amount you replenish depends on alow’ Magic Datense level. With aser-ike intensity, Mallow Foevses his lighting abity on one Dpponont wth tis spectacular move. You can probaby lind more cost effective ways t9 shack your oppo 1S @ %\ Q ae UD atin @ ‘As with Mario's Jump tacks, you must press the Y Burton ust betore towering don. Tis powvert move takes 2 of practice MALLOW “Though wet behind the ears, this would-be frog brings @ perky presence to Mario's party. Although his appearance ‘wouldn't scare a flea, many an opponent feels weather~ besten after undergoing one of Mallow's meteorological attacks, Now, i he could only find his real parents! 942a @ Sprinkle some stardust on 2 ‘nend*9 inrease bom his Regular and Special Atack Sbikos in bat. Tina ight fd you can bors is ox het Dole sbiites, to, oul be surprged how qe you can ‘ora ete you use the ‘Bone Boost on a ight at fre begining. Geno can ge himsel s Boas, too. 32.2, @ Like mos starohtas, Gano packs 8 ray gun Press and hols the Y Button to charge tup, than release to sice an enamy. Far alite guy, Seno puts on one neck ofa laser Shon Wher cine eorweiy, ne Geno Wie Ua see away 4888 an enemy's Ht Pairs. However jor enemies can val Bune i lasing so Somtines called the Batting Boroals this shimmering, spactacular Shovr leaves many aval ight-head fk Like most of Geno's attacks, t's iv powerful against uncarty light brigade realy packs @ charge! Itvolleys and thunders all over the batleied, searing the bejeebers out ‘ot most oppononts. Tis mave doesn't Foquire great manial dowry. Just pase ‘and hold the Y Burton, ‘Afcer taking a quiek glance at all the troublemakers patrolling Marlo's world, this stranger froma strange place decides to lay low until he can get some help. Using his supernatural powers, he transforms himself into the humblest of household icems: a doll. But baddies know that fighting Geno isn'c chil’ play!=) wm ‘eat ENEMIES Why say “Boo” when you can say Big Boo"? Bowser's spirtual parsers espe- tial effocuve agaist smal ry and ot fs vulnerable to Fright tacks Just be fue to rotate the Control Pad as quickly Bs possible, one > |B otin Leave itt Bowser to come up with the sneakiest, dios and [ust plain oretiest attacks i Man's arty. Why thanks for ‘ha compliment” nes probe biy say. Unleash the txie attack erly ine bale. Poison Gas wor't cause much dam. ey age at st but enomios val Seg coughing up HP long after the cloud has dissipate. “One for all and al for one may be the motto of most mem= bors in Mario's parey, Bt Bowser prefers to mutter, “And IIL take care of myself” This erulsing bruiser normally sticks his, neck out for nobody but signs on with his long-time nemesis, afer his cowardly confederates head for the hills. Ihe spent less time nursing is tough-guy reputation and more time fight= ing, things would go much smoother. But then he wouldn't be Bowser, would he? ae) In a top-secret lebocatary deep in Bowser's Keep, nerdy Koopas labored long nours fr many is ‘months. Their goat develop the S> one timate weapon fr sauishing eat ENEMY flowers ane searing tetas, sJustas they put the finishing Jealous of Mallow's ability touches onthe gant Meche ip contol the weatrer, Koopa; though Simi invaded. Bower has erected ths codon Bowtrwas mt Boned out farhvound atack The ‘athe had ipa Ne pane or ea Erisherenuses 0 apg0d tation crusting oh. but he rocktajutup bonaah one teh consderaby hen he bem Arteurgealoas Eiscovered that ho Meche Koopa Sa cthrs who ress the Y foes» som bang fo ashing Bran ost before te min ames Maha bl mountain erupts can knock an enemy ston: cold, Ga 92250 Replenish atriend's HP supply wit this low-cost ‘ave of merey. Therapy alg revives finds Who've been bindsded by bad magic, Call on ‘Therapy whenever fend has been silenced, poisoned. or bowitchad. Therapy. Group Hug nd Fratow's H nan are wi Ony Special aves you con use autsice of bate ©) one we wy Socond in importanes only to Group Hug, Come Back revives a falen com rad on the field of battle and repens ishes half his HP However, you Should lays Keep a few Pek Me Upson hand in case tho Princass herself gets bopped. PRINCESS TOADSTOOL You won't be able to finish the game without taking the Princess into battle, especially against major enemies, Her attacks wreak the least damage fof any hero, but her healing pow- fers are unparalleled. Protect her with armor and accessories that max out her defensive capabilites > m ALLIES Without a doub this is he single mast valuable ‘Special Atack s tho one gare. Group Hug is Iust ike Therapy except tat thea everyone in the party, nclaing Toadstool hers Ie doesn't ute ropinish as many HP as Thorapy, but in Traneet or batwe, wa’ going wo queda? ‘Look deep into my eyes. You are geting sleepy Very sleepy. You get the picture. This snoozing move ender onemy meapable of tacks for Several rounds: However, omy attack on itil wake tp, This move forestall magie attacks. The more ‘quickly youretate your Cont Pad, the longer ie tacts ist But note that other enemies fan stil work bad magic on you 2.4.0 J you wants igh abate qushy go J snd ana pay trenigh pee toe miur-payloat tack Gterwic, hunker down inefense moda an et the Princess's als ao the pulverizing.Sup Paci) LECEND OF THE aT ha Things are rough all around, and if Smithy has his way, they'll will get a lot rougher. Here's your guide to the ins and outs, the lowlifes and the high spots of your trek to the titanic troublemaker. But remember: all work and no play makes for one dull plumber. Take some time for the fun and games along the way. So make like Mario and jump right in!a a ‘QGGRESO ¢. Cy ©) bobbi Ll)Lc el OU SHE AIG UMD) mE SEO OMAN a HIT ‘EM : imp VW it's time to hit the HARD a Sur ee Sl No op © wee miners (replenish your your arsenal. Just listen Up When Toad talks, OK? ROLLINTO THE _ LE-PLAVING GAME “Troublemakers may haunt the countryside in Super Mario RPG, but the towns are surprisingly safe. Here you. can freshen up at the Inn and stock up at the Item’Shop. HEY! IT'S THE / QUESTION MAN! vVV\ (On the long and winding road that leads to Smithy’s door, infor mation Is as valuable as weaponry. Whenever Mario comes to a town, he should go into every building and interrogate everyone he meets. The ‘Mushroom Kingdom is abe deceiving on this score. Outside the Castle Inn and Item Shop, the Mushroom folk are singularly unhelpful. In other towns, though, seeming- ly minor characters often offer big cues or terrific deals you won't want to pass up. In the spirit of every Mario game, Super Mario RPG Is packed with lots of hidden treasures and purses! a TREASURE TIP, = —VVW @ ‘You'll always find Item and Too! Shops under the friendly sign ofthe spinning mushroom. In this shop, go down the steps. A man in the basement wil give you a lesson in locating hidden Treasure Boxes, Jump a ‘much as possible through ‘out the game, but esped 'y in rooms, tunnels, hall dungeons and other closed % areas, Sometimes you can even walk off into space and find a Treacure Box. On he streeti of the Mushrogm Kingdom, panies cement vai Po opera renin Fe a a Seen eee ee pene reese ent eet coe ean Baers ec eneae GRP TroapsTo0ow’'s, » , room vVV\ veh aterintre: oe Trigerwcacnstnectoraes “ise leave evar tno ‘“Egad?” gasps Chancellor of the Mushroom Kingdom when Ste ce eee Pee teas oe beer) ees te cect % Talk the guest-room mais and shel astra your He Ponts and Hewar Points. ‘Sha'l only do tis on your first visi tothe Mushvoom Kingdom, though, THE VAUNTED ~—vautr VV @ rice visting the Chanson, he Vase Gaurd wil show you a to of Treasire Bones. One contains 9 big Cai. worth 10 reper rae Tha ech conan slower we adr oe poinc (©. your maximum FR and "s. Mushroom, wich replenishes your HHP and FR. Note shat Mshrooms you purchase iy pining HE These bones wl automat ily refi once, afer you Fn the nen ageeects “pueda The larcenous lowlifes hangin’ our here don't like you orning in on thelr turf, Keep a tight grip on your cash. and make sure you gol a good buddy to ride shotgun. STEP IN TIME! sLaing ine Be, a BA ed 3 RORI you're frightened of things that go "Bool" jn the dark, ‘doR't go near this subterranean maze. Are Mario and Mallow sc-sc-scared? Are you kid-kid-kidding? THAT SWEET. CUeCLING sounpY VV a TRICKY AAA @ TREASURE BOX eeBARREL-JUMPING try their Belome, a WIT THE NAA JACKPOT as waren e 26 COINS!!ADPOLE POND Sunworshippers come from all over to enjoy Tadpole Pond’s year-round spring-like weather, while music buffs love the popular steel-drum music as well as the composi- tions of the great Toadofsky. MALLOW IS NOT A FROG! © All throughout his childhood, Mallow didn't quite feel lke a normal tadpole. No tail. Bad jumper Lousy swimmer. And then there's the matter of his, er, large girth But now his ‘grandfather, Frogfucius, believes it's time to-come clean withthe boy. It seems that the bearded sage was savoring a cricket snack one day when 2 bobbing basket appeared on the pond. Inside was a bawi- ing baby, with the name "Mallow" Inscribed on his belt, Tender-hearted Frogfuelus decided to raise the lad as his ‘own grandchild Grateful for the scrumptious Cricket Pre, Frogtucius gives Mallow a Frosgie Stick Once equipped, itbecomes Mallow's gular tack 4 FROG COINS VVVV Mario wonders what's the big deal wth Frog WW MELODY BAY —$—$$ Ups tothe ad's room and ick the sth onthe or. Presto, th spe wl eapea! you up onthe boys bed You nd w secret Tratre Box holding» Frog Co The {vo Tenure Boxes downstairs conan Rower powers Than o be back nhs hose, Daa fers Maro x vakable hine Inde nearby Forest Max, look forthe pace where four was mest Then go le ft sight and righ in dae ceder. Ayia tc Rose Town reien e's ron she youl in. Rese sure, chug oud yours underground val ed wich ihe! 9 proper punish Perhaps na fora ook? fear onontuwoulecu.a niet) treet Pisce rele re 20 are Dad ponders inant for hs son, smagie prmleges feo ee Teflar Us fore RETOUR eas wlth paths, a0 ete. sie Strgignt lela insthau oatmeaty a CHIMNEY pay ye PUTTIN: OR A 9 9 @ CLEAN-SWEEP THE PITT ¥ His ule T WOR elon fish ok cs em dim ee ey homes tatoo eereemegraenns, Vp tr aed toto dew scene fo dn wes pad one vheoy tn by bat mony ns Seen an oe meearaent tacos eos THE SECRET s Teepe VV Wp TOMNLVVA inet lien @ mkosats posciloa ia aay aces Cen east anes oh esos oor eee Princess. Take the path behind the Item Shop to a ys y conage wns TEE Tee pt behind he Ker Shep? yt yours shang osm wink hare fom Pu care cul sy it wom. The pf et ath ceed bron ing ane ocho er ism yoshi potamd eles ae cfamge She enon pno fed potency Wad ba set Ft ee er ar ropstiar Ne marng walsheagysa gle prac, CENO ay ee eee es as a doll, but in réality he's a visitor from on ae ee re Pete a eee ce eters Crear eee are esta ess its seven pieées to the winds. No wish will come true ever Pes ee eee ay eT Net ere a ec Riemer oat i heeded aire ee ec eae! Cree see eas‘The Forest Maze near Rose Town holds a dark secret and many dangers, but you'll make friends here, as well, and perhaps you'll find a treasure. GENO JOINS AA, Remember the doll tat eame te life in Rose Town? Now he's deep in the forest, challenging the bow= and-arrow fiend named Bowyer. Onee Mario and Mallow twist and turn their way through the Forest Maze, theyill stumble upon the clearing where the learsome battle rages. Mario won't be able to contain himself once he discovers this uneven battle. The Injustice of it makes him steam, and he leaps into the fray. drag- aging Mallow along, Suddenly, you'll have a party of three charac- ‘ers. Bowyer will wih he had aimed at a different target. Geno, ‘ho isn't really a doll at all, but who really comes from the Star Road, wil become a permanent addition to your troop as you search for the seven Star Pieces. Geno, the pero frome Star Foot chotlonges Boner tore Stare nore sbout the Tateot the waré sre your destiny MUSHROOM You can pick mushrooms that grow wild in the fore fest. Look for them nestled in bushes, or growing along the side of the path Be careful though. Some mushrooms ‘come to life and auack your party. 8 VA TER-HOP COINS _~. N S) Wigzler’s secret isn’t the number of his logs, athough thac may be a useful fact to know later in the game. His big secret te that he holds Frog Coins. Ifyou jump on his back ten umes ina row, you will win ‘Wrigler’s prize. It won't be easy staying on his back, because he keeps wriggling while you hop.REST _ nay e TReasume VV V* ‘A-man in Rose Town gives you a valuable due. His directions are to go left, left, straight and righe inthe Forest Maze area with > four paths. Ifyou navigate this correctly youll arrive at the Treasure Room wo WAREY, WANEY’, —N (On your way through the Forest Maze, you!l wake up this sleepyhead in order to escape from the tunnel and reach the next area. Later on, you won't be able to wake this yellow yawner for gold or jew- tls. This is one Wiggler who won't give you & Frog Coin if you hop ten times on its back. DOWN ANDZ —our vVV\ Once yurve made to da tiuaur hoor youll want to take your booty back out. Youll also want co find Bowyer. To return co Rose ‘Town, go down and left in the area with four paths. To find Bowyer, follow the lead of Geno. You'll see the blue-caped doll dodging into paths ahead of you.‘The Pipe Vault js the only route to Yo'ster Island, so strap ‘on your lava-proof jumping boots and enjoy the scorching scene! ry and demented denizens.