Here’s a list of all the playable characters who join your party in Super Mario RPG and how to unlock them.
All Playable Characters in Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG has five playable characters. They are, in the order they join your party:
- Mario
- Mallow
- Geno
- Bowser
- Peach
Are There any Secret Characters in Super Mario RPG?
There are no secret playable characters in Super Mario RPG. The playable characters in Super Mario RPG are the same group that was playable in the original Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars game.
There is a secret boss fight in Super Mario RPG, but it does not unlock any playable characters.
How to Unlock Super Mario RPG’s Playable Characters
How to Unlock Mario in Super Mario RPG
Start the game, and you’ve got yourself Mario.
Mario’s Ally Buffs
Mario’s Ally Buff is Action Gauge Up. You will always have this Ally Buff because Mario must always be in your party.
How to Unlock Mallow in Super Mario RPG
After speaking to the chancellor in Mushroom Kingdom castle and exiting the castle, a cutscene of Mallow chasing Croco will play. Speak to Mallow after the cutscene; he will cheer up and join your party at Level 2.
Mallow’s Ally Buffs
Mallow’s Ally Buff is Magic Attack Up.
How to Unlock Geno in Super Mario RPG
After watching a cutscene in the Rose Town Inn and following Geno through Forest Maze, Geno will join you in the battle against Bowyer at Level 6. Afterwards, he joins your party for good.
Geno’s Ally Buffs
Geno’s Ally Buff is Attack Up and Speed Up.
How to Unlock Bowser in Super Mario RPG
Bowser automatically joins your party upon entering the Booster Tower area and watching a quick cutscene. He joins at Level 8.
Bowser’s Ally Buffs
Bowser’s Ally Buff is Defense Up.
How to Unlock Peach in Super Mario RPG
After completing Booster’s Tower, head to Merrymore. Peach joins your party in the chapel after defeating Bundt (and Raspberry). She joins at Level 9.
Peach’s Ally Buffs
Peach’s Ally Buff is Magic Defense Up.
If you’re looking to deck out your newly formed party, check out our guide to all the armor in Super Mario RPG.
