All Super Mario RPG Playable Characters, Ranked Worst To Best

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Party composition is the key to success in . It's not as big of a deal as some other Square Enix-originated RPGs, like the and series, but since the party is more customizable than certain other Mario RPGs, say, the RPG series, it does make a difference. Players can have up to three characters in their parties at a time, and, unique to the remake, can swap characters at any time during a battle for greater flexibility.

There are five playable characters in : Mario himself, Princess Peach, new characters Geno and Mallow, and, in somewhat of a departure from his typical role, Bowser. Some of them are accessible from the beginning, while others are unlocked as the player progresses through the game. Their usefulness in a fight is determined not only by their inherent stats and skills, but also by when they become recruitable, and the selection of gear they can equip. Taking all of that into account, here are all five playable characters in, ranked worst to best.

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Mario's most formidable foe is a lot less scaryin. When first recruited, Bowser is actually pretty decent. His strength, defense, and max HP are some of the highest in the game. The problem is that, at later levels, Bowser's stats simply don't compare to the other playable party members. All characters' stat gains taper off as they level up, but Bowser's take one of the most noticeable dives. His special attacks are some of the least effective moves available, especially when compared to the more powerful offensive characters.

Couple that with the lack of decent, high-level gear available for Bowser, and he's unfortunately the worst playable character in. However, he maintains a pretty