This is a guide on Bowser's growth and stat allocation in Super Mario RPG Remake. It also covers Bowser's stat distribution, learned skills, weapons, and armor in Mario RPG.
Table of Contents
| Characters | ||
|---|---|---|
 Mario | Mallow | Geno |
| Bowser | Peach | |
Bowser's Basic Info
Bowser
The leader of the Koopa Troop. To reclaim Bowser's Keep, which has been taken over by the Smithy Gang, he embarks on an adventure with his usual rivals, Mario and his friends.
| Party Join Timing | When you reach Booster Tower |
|---|
Lv30 Stats with Balanced Growth
Recommended Growth and Stat Allocation
A character that can be built with full physical specialization
Bowser often uses his special move "Terrorize," but its main purpose is to inflict fear on the enemy. He rarely uses special moves for damage, so a physical specialization is recommended for him.
Not even allocating to HP is also recommended
Bowser's base HP is high, and he can secure a certain amount of HP without allocating level-up bonuses. If you're going for a specialized build, it's fine to put everything into Attack.
| 1 | - | 11 | | 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | 12 | | 22 | |
| 3 | - | 13 | | 23 | |
| 4 | - | 14 | | 24 | |
| 5 | - | 15 | | 25 | |
| 6 | - | 16 | | 26 | |
| 7 | - | 17 | | 27 | |
| 8 | - | 18 | | 28 | |
| 9 | | 19 | | 29 | |
| 10 | | 20 | | 30 | |
Bowser's Learned Specials / Triple Moves
Specials
- Terrorize 6Power 10
LearnedInitial LvTargetAll EnemiesEffectAttacks all enemies and inflicts Fear (Attack + Defense Down) - Poison Gas 10Power 20
Learned-TargetAll EnemiesEffectAttacks all enemies and inflicts Poison - Crusher 12Power 60
Learned-TargetSingle EnemyEffectAttacks a single enemy - Bowser Crush 16Power 58
LearnedLv18TargetAll EnemiesEffectAttacks all enemies
Triple Moves
- Static E!/Ice Rock/Flame Wall Big Bomb
FormationTargetAll EnemiesEffectAttacks all enemies with Fire, Ice, and Lightning - Shooting Star Shot
FormationTargetRandom EnemiesEffectBoosts allies' power and attacks random enemies 5 times - Invincible Shell Spike
FormationTargetAll EnemiesEffectAttacks all enemies with a shell
Normal Attack / Special Timing
Normal Attack
| Attack | Timing |
|---|---|
 | Bare Hands The moment he swings his hand down |
 | Chomp Just before throwing the Chomp |
 | Chomp Shell Just before throwing the Chomp |
 | Hurly Gloves The moment he throws Mario |
 | Spiked Chomp Just before throwing the Chomp |
 | Drill Claw The moment he swings his hand down |
 | Wonder Chomp Just before throwing the Chomp |
Specials
| Attack | Timing |
|---|---|
| Terrorize Rotate the left stick until the gauge is full |
| Poison Gas Rotate the left stick until the gauge is full |
| Crusher Just after the rock appears |
| Bowser Crush Mash the button until the gauge is full |
Bowser's Weapons/Armor
Weapons
- Chomp ShellAttack+9CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceSold at the item shop in Marrymore
- ChompAttack+10CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceObtained in the Gosenzo Room in Booster Tower
- Hurly GlovesAttack+20CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceSold at the Seaside Shop in Sea
- Spiked ChompAttack+30CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceMonstro Town Shop
- Drill ClawAttack+40CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceClear the route in Bowser's Keep's battle course where 5 Goombettes appear first
- Wonder ChompAttack+67CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceWin the rematch against Booster after clearing the game
Armor
- Happy ShellDefense+6Mg. Defense+3CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceSold at the item shop in Marrymore
- Invincible ShellDefense+12Mg. Defense+6CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceMonstro Town Shop
- Fire ShellDefense+18Mg. Defense+9CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceSold at Hinomart in Barrel Volcano
- Heal ShellDefense+24Mg. Defense+12CharacterEffectNo special effectSourceSold by Croco in the deepest part of Bowser's Keep
- Work PantsDefense+15Mg. Defense+5CharacterAllEffectAttack+10, Magic+10, Speed+5SourcePurchased at the item shop in Moleville
- Lazy ShellDefense+127Mg. Defense+127CharacterAllEffectAttack-50, Magic-50, Speed-50
Prevents all status ailments
Reduces all elemental damage by 70% (100% on Enjoy mode)SourceAfter defeating Bundt, talk to the mouse on the 2nd floor of a house in Monstro Town, then give the "Seed" and "Fertilizer" to the Planter in Rose Town. Obtain from the treasure chest at the top of the beanstalk that appears. - Super SuitDefense+50Mg. Defense+50CharacterAllEffectAttack+50, Magic+50, Speed+30
Prevents all status ailments
Reduces all elemental damage by 70% (100% on Enjoy mode)SourceAfter achieving 100 Super Jumps, obtain from Chow on the 2nd floor of a house in Monstro Town.
Stat Growth Chart
Bowser's Stat Table
*Stat bonus when allocating points
| LV | HP | Attack | Defense | Mg. Attack | Mg. Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 10 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 11 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 12 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 13 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 14 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 15 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 16 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 17 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 18 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 19 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 20 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 21 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 22 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 23 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 24 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 25 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 26 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 27 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 28 | +3 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| 29 | +1 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 |
| 30 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 |
*Fixed stat increases
| LV | HP | Attack | Defense | Mg. Attack | Mg. Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 80 | 85 | 52 | 20 | 30 |
| 9 | +8 (88) | +3 (88) | +3 (55) | +4 (24) | +2 (32) |
| 10 | +8 (96) | +3 (91) | +3 (58) | +4 (28) | +2 (34) |
| 11 | +8 (104) | +4 (95) | +3 (61) | +4 (32) | +2 (36) |
| 12 | +8 (112) | +4 (99) | +3 (64) | +4 (36) | +2 (38) |
| 13 | +8 (120) | +4 (103) | +3 (67) | +4 (40) | +2 (40) |
| 14 | +8 (128) | +4 (107) | +3 (70) | +4 (44) | +2 (42) |
| 15 | +8 (136) | +4 (111) | +3 (73) | +4 (48) | +2 (44) |
| 16 | +8 (144) | +5 (116) | +4 (77) | +4 (52) | +2 (46) |
| 17 | +8 (152) | +5 (121) | +4 (81) | +4 (56) | +2 (48) |
| 18 | +9 (161) | +5 (126) | +4 (85) | +4 (60) | +2 (50) |
| 19 | +9 (170) | +6 (132) | +4 (89) | +4 (64) | +2 (52) |
| 20 | +9 (179) | +6 (138) | +4 (93) | +4 (68) | +2 (54) |
| 21 | +4 (183) | +2 (140) | +2 (95) | +2 (70) | +2 (56) |
| 22 | +4 (187) | +2 (142) | +2 (97) | +2 (72) | +2 (58) |
| 23 | +4 (191) | +2 (144) | +2 (99) | +2 (74) | +2 (60) |
| 24 | +4 (195) | +2 (146) | +2 (101) | +2 (76) | +2 (62) |
| 25 | +4 (199) | +2 (148) | +2 (103) | +2 (78) | +2 (64) |
| 26 | +4 (203) | +2 (150) | +2 (105) | +2 (80) | +2 (66) |
| 27 | +4 (207) | +2 (152) | +2 (107) | +2 (82) | +2 (68) |
| 28 | +4 (211) | +2 (154) | +2 (109) | +2 (84) | +2 (70) |
| 29 | +4 (215) | +2 (156) | +2 (111) | +2 (86) | +2 (72) |
| 30 | +4 (219) | +2 (158) | +2 (113) | +2 (88) | +2 (74) |
