Recommended Items in Super Mario RPG. The guide introduces the best items in Mario RPG, including healing items, the strongest items for battle, and useful items.
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Best Healing Items
Pick Me Up
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Pick Me Up | Revives a single fallen ally and fully restores their HP. |
A top-tier item that can revive a character from being knocked out and fully restore their HP. Having this item will significantly reduce the risk of a game over, so always try to keep 10 of them on hand. Its low purchase price in coins is also a plus.
Main Acquisition Methods
- Purchase at Item Shops
- Defeat specific enemy monsters
Kerokero Cola
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Kerokero Cola | Fully restores the HP and FP of all allies. |
A top-tier item that affects the entire party and fully restores both HP and FP. It's expensive, but it's reassuring to have 2-3 of them when facing powerful bosses.
Main Acquisition Methods
- - Purchase at the Juice Bar in Tadpole Pond (200 coins)
- - Order a drink in the Suite (150 coins)
Syrup-type Items
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Honey Syrup | Restores 10 FP to a single ally. |
| Maple Syrup | Restores 40 FP to a single ally. |
| Royal Syrup | Fully restores a single ally's FP. |
Valuable FP recovery items. You can't use Special Moves without FP, so you'll want to keep several of these on hand for smooth battles.
Main Acquisition Methods
- Purchase at Item Shops
- Defeat specific enemy monsters
Best Battle Items
Rock Candy
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rock Candy | Deals 200 damage to all enemies. |
The strongest attack item that deals a fixed 200 damage to all enemies. It takes some time to mass-produce, but it's incredibly useful in boss battles against multiple enemies. It's affected by attack-boosting effects, allowing it to deal up to 300 damage to all enemies.
How to Obtain
- Obtain as a rare drop from the Mushroom Boy.
- Obtain from treasure chests.
Star Egg
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Star Egg | Deals 100 damage to all enemies. Can be used an infinite number of times. |
An attack item that deals a fixed 100 damage to all enemies. Its most notable feature is that it has infinite uses. With an attack boost, it can deal 150 damage, making it a very powerful offensive tool.
How to Obtain
- Win "Look the Other Way" 100 times at Grate Guy's Casino.
Red Essence
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Red Essence | Become invincible for 3 turns during battle. |
The ultimate item that makes you invincible for 3 turns upon use. It's difficult to obtain, but with this item, you can completely nullify even the most powerful attacks. Use it for the final boss and secret boss battles.
How to Obtain
- Line up stars on the slots at Grate Guy's Casino.
- Obtain from the fat Yoshi on Yo'ster Isle.
- Obtain from treasure chests.
Best Utility Items
See Ya
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| See Ya | Guarantees a successful escape. Can be used an infinite number of times. |
A useful item that guarantees escape from any non-event battle. Since it has infinite uses, you'll want to get it early to avoid unnecessary fights.
How to Obtain
- Purchase on the 2nd floor of the Elder's house in Ripple Town.
Earlier Times
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Earlier Times | Restarts the battle from the beginning. Can be used an infinite number of times. |
An item that, when used in battle, lets you rewind to the state at the start of the fight. The HP, FP, and status effects of both allies and enemies are reset, but be aware that any items used during the battle will not be returned.
How to Obtain
- Purchase on the 2nd floor of the Elder's house in Ripple Town.
Flower-type Items
| Item Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Flower Capsule | Increases max FP by 1 and fully restores FP. |
| Flower Jar | Increases max FP by 3 and fully restores FP. |
| Flower Box | Increases max FP by 5 and fully restores FP. |
A valuable item that can increase your max FP. It also has the effect of fully restoring FP, so it can be used as an FP recovery method. Increasing a character's max FP allows for smoother battles.
How to Obtain
- Purchase on the 2nd floor of the Elder's house in Ripple Town.
- Obtained as a very rare drop from the Mushroom Boy.
- Obtain from specific events.
- Obtain from treasure chests.
