How to equip gear in Super Mario RPG

Super Mario RPG - Mario reaching up to a giant purple star
Credit: Nintendo


Super Mario RPG - Mario reaching up to a giant purple star
Credit: Nintendo

Unlike other games in the franchise, the Super Mario RPG remake is unique in its character customisation options. Want to know how to equip gear in Super Mario RPG? You're in the right place.

In this guide, we'll be giving a complete walkthrough on how to equip different gear and items to your party members. Also, we'll be highlighting all of the different types of equipment you can pick up in-game, so you have an idea of how to create your loadout.

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Super Mario RPG - "Equip" menu screenshot
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Credit: Nintendo

How do you equip gear in Super Mario RPG?

To equip gear in Super Mario RPG, you'll first need to navigate your way to the main menu. This is done by pressing the + button on your Nintendo Switch. Once you've done this, make your way to the Equip tab. This is where you'll be able to select your items and gear to equip them.

When looking at the Equip tab, you'll be able to equip different items and gear in one of three slots: Weapon, Armour, and Accessory. In your Weapon slot, you'll be adding in your basic weapons to attack enemies with, whilst the item in your Armour slot will determine how much damage you're able to take before being taken out.

Lastly, the Accessory slot will allow you to equip miscellaneous items, that will give you different perks or stat buffs. One such example is the Signal Ring, which you can equip to reveal hidden collectables in Super Mario RPG's world. However, there is a limit to how many Accessories you can have equipped at once, so you'll have to choose wisely when selecting your loadout.

That's all there is to know about how to equip gear in Super Mario RPG. For more guides like this one, why not check out how to change the music in Super Mario RPG, or perhaps how to change the difficulty if you're looking for a new challenge? Alternatively, we've got guides on how to use action commands and how to fast-travel in Super Mario RPG as well.

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