Chain and List of Effects in Super Mario RPG. The guide explains how to perform chains, their effects, the ally bonus, and their upper limit (maximum value).
How to Chain
Succeed at Action Commands
Chains occur when you successfully perform Action Commands in a row. This boosts Mario and his allies' stats, giving you an advantage in battle, so aim for consecutive successes.
Effects Activate from a 2-Chain
A chain doesn't activate after just one successful Action Command; it starts from two consecutive successes.
Chains Don't Break from Unblockable Attacks
Although you can't defend against area-of-effect attacks or certain other attacks with Action Commands, taking these hits will not break your chain.
Chains Don't Break on a MISS
When a MISS occasionally occurs during an attack or defense, the Action Command will not be successful. However, a MISS does not affect the chain, so you don't have to worry about your chain breaking due to luck.
Chain Effects Vary by Character
The effect activated by a chain is called an "Ally Bonus," and its effect is determined by the characters in your party. Each character boosts a different stat, so consider the chain effects when forming your party.
Chains Can Be Carried Over to the Next Battle
Chains do not reset to 0 at the end of a battle and can be carried over to the next one. The higher the chain count, the more powerful the effect, so it's a good idea to build up your chain count before facing tough enemies like bosses.
The Maximum Chain Count is 999
The maximum chain count is "999". Reaching 999 does not provide any further effect enhancements or rewards.
List of Chain Effects
List of Ally Bonus Effects
| Character | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Mario | Action Gauge fills faster |
| Mallow | Magic Attack is boosted |
| Geno | Attack and Speed are boosted |
| Bowser | Defense is boosted |
| Peach | Magic Defense is boosted |
Effects per Chain Count
| 2 Chain | Small Stat Boost |
|---|---|
| 3 Chain | Medium Stat Boost |
| 4 Chain | Medium Stat Boost |
| 5 Chain | Large Stat Boost |
| 6 Chain | Large Stat Boost |
| 7 Chain | Large Stat Boost |
| 8 Chain | Large Stat Boost |
| 9 Chain | Large Stat Boost |
| 10 Chain | Large Stat Boost Action Gauge increases by 10 |
| 11 Chain and beyond | Large Stat Boost |
Action Gauge Increases Every 10 Chains
When you successfully chain 10 times, an effect that increases the Action Gauge needed for Triple Moves by 10 will activate. The same effect will also activate every 10 chains thereafter, at 20, 30, and so on.
BGM Changes at 5+ Chains
When your chain reaches 5 or more, the BGM will change. Additional parts are added, making the BGM more lively.
