In classic RPG fashion, allows players to select from a few special skill attacks during the turn-based combat. These are battle abilities which come in addition to their regular attacks and have a greater chance of causing heavy damage, but also come at a cost of BP. These Bros. Attacks use the two brothers together to pull off a unique move, which often defy any realistic possibility of happening, but sure looks cool.
While playing through the main campaign of, the brothers will get new Bros. Attacks from time to time as the story warrants it. Each Bros. Attack costs BP, which can be replenished by using certain items such as Syrup, or resting. Many of these Bros. Attacks also feature some nostalgia for longtime players, whether by reference to previous games, or simply iconic features of the universe.
The number one skill on this list comes with a spoiler warning!
The first Bros. Attack abilities that players get happens after returning to Shipshape following connecting Rumbla Island's lighthouse. The Green Shell move is learned by Luigi, while Mario gets the Red Shell attack. These are fairly traditional moves featuring the Koopa shells which have been seen before, but are also comfortable and familiar, bringing some consistency of the Mushroom Kingdom to Concordia.
The Green Shell Bros. Attack is selected by Luigi and costs 5 BP to use. Successfully performing the move requires good timing from the player, as they must press the correct buttons to have Luigi and Mario kick the shell as it approaches them. Once kicked, the shell hits one of the enemies and bounces to the other brother, continuing a couple times until Luigi does a power kick to finish things off.
The Red Shell Bros. Attack is what Mario gets at the same time Luigi is taught the Green Shell ability. The Red version costs only 4 BP, but is a fairly similar mechanic to the Green Shell style. Players press the correct buttons at the right time to trigger either Mario or Luigi kicking the shell,
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