Editing Whomp

{{redirect|Small Whomp|the miniature version of this enemy|[[Whimp]]}}

{{species infobox

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 3) (2022)

|variant_of=[[Thwomp]]

|variants=[[Big Whomp]]<br>[[Whimp]]

|derived_subjects=[[Stairface Ogre]]

|comparable=[[Old Red-Mug]]<br>[[Wallop]]

|notable=[[Whomp King]]

'''Whomps''' are a species related to [[Thwomp]]s that debuted in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They are large enemies that resemble rectangular stone slabs with snaggletoothed faces, simple hands and arms, and legless feet. They are commonly seen as [[Bowser's Minions|minions]] of [[Bowser]] and the [[Whomp King]], though some Whomps in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]] are shown to be independent. They attempt to crush [[Mario]] by falling over and trying to land on top of him when he gets near. They can be defeated by Mario causing them to fall over and subsequently [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]]ing on their sole weak spot, their back, which is marked by a cracked area with either a bandage or a [[ground-pound switch]] symbol, depending on the game. In their initial appearance, the two enemy types share the same voice clip. In later games, Whomps are given a unique voice.

 

They are inspired by the Japanese mythological creature known as the {{wp|Nurikabe (folklore)|nurikabe}}.<ref>{{cite|url=didyouknowgaming.com/post/87525321000/mario-httpenwikipediaorgwikinurikabe|title=Post by Did You Know Gaming?|publisher=didyouknowgaming.com|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> The nurikabe is a sentient wall that blocks the way of travelers, which Whomps do as well in the ''Mario Party'' series, on boards such as [[DK's Jungle Adventure]], and [[King Boo's Haunted Hideaway]].

[[File:WhompSM64.png|thumb|100px|A Whomp's design for ''Super Mario 64'', also used for ''Mario Party 3'']]

Whomps, also named '''Whomp Lieutenants''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #45|date=December 1996|page=26 and 30}}</ref> '''Slab Beasts'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) Issue #54|page=23|date=March 1997}}</ref> or '''Small Whomps''',<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980610064243/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/2-1.html|title=Course 2 - Star 1: Chip off Whomp's Block|publisher=Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy|accessdate=March 15, 2022|language=en-us}}</ref> appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' as enemies only in [[Whomp's Fortress]] alongside their leader, the [[Whomp King]], and one appearing midway through [[Bowser in the Sky]]. A [[list of Super Mario 64 glitches#Clip through walls|trick]] allows Mario to pass through one and get on its back if he [[jump]]s while one is falling. When a Whomp is defeated, Mario is rewarded with five [[coin]]s. Before Whomps are defeated, jumping on their backs repeatedly gives him five more coins, for a total of ten.

In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Whomps received slight alterations to their appearance, with their rocky texture being a bit smoother, their bodies being rougher and rounder along the edges, and their hands being gray and rectangular instead of purple and spherical. Additionally, it is no longer possible to jump through them as they fall. Finally, besides [[Ground Pound|Pounding the Ground]], it is now possible to defeat them with a [[Super Mushroom|mushroom]].

Three Whomps appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', using the same model as in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. They are exclusively found in the [[World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)|castle]] of [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]]. Whomps in this game behave similarly to their ''Super Mario 64'' counterpart, again trying to crush Mario if he attempts to pass by them; however, instead of walking around, they simply stand still in the background, waiting for the player to approach. Once on the floor, Mario can Ground Pound the Whomp's back to destroy it and it drops four coins. They can also be used as platforms to cross harmful parts of the environment, like [[Spike (obstacle)|spike]]s. A specific Whomp can also be used to help Mario collect a [[Star Coin]]. There is also one particular Whomp, known as the [[Big Whomp]], who behaves differently from the others, being slightly larger and walking instead of staying in the background. However, the official strategy guide doesn't make any distinction between this particular Whomp and its brethren. Due to where this Big Whomp is placed, it cannot actually move and simply appears to aimlessly turn back and forth on the spot.

Despite not appearing in the first game, Whomps appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', with many of their physical features changed. The Whomps' body features are more rectangular, their textures much more smooth, and their eyes no longer unfocused. Their characteristic bandages are no longer present; instead, Whomps now bear the [[Ground Pound]] symbol on their back. Additionally, they can instantly kill Mario upon crushing him in this game, unlike in their past appearances. The area in which to Ground Pound them is now limited to the small Ground Pound symbol on their back, instead of the whole back. Mario can also [[Wall Jump]] on them, which can be used to get certain high-floating objects, such as a [[Comet Medal]] and a [[Green Star]]. Upon spotting Mario, they will immediately stop patrolling their route and pursue him at a faster pace before stopping, shaking in place, and slamming down on him similar to ''Super Mario 64''. Whomps also use their grunting voice line from newer titles when slamming down.

The [[Whomp King]] also makes a return as the boss of the [[Throwback Galaxy]]. The Whomp King himself does not appear directly at the top of the fortress, instead it is a regular Whomp. This Whomp is a stand-in for the Whomp King, who appears in person on the underside of the stage after the defeat of the generic Whomp. It is also the only Whomp that appears in the galaxy. The Whomp King has also gained the ability to call in [[Whimp]]s, who make their debut appearance in this game.

In ''[[Mario Party]]'', three Whomps appear in [[DK's Jungle Adventure]]. They are guarding the junctions, and players who wish to take the path that a Whomp is blocking must first pay it 10 [[Coin]]s. Players that choose to take the path that the Whomp is not guarding causes the Whomp to start blocking that pathway instead.

In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Whomps appear in [[Horror Land]] and [[Space Land]]. In Horror Land, they keep their role from ''Mario Party'', but overnight they are paralyzed by magic and can't move; this forces players to take the open path. In Space Land, they pursue players instead of Thwomps if [[Snifit Patrol]] is out. Whomps also are in the minigame [[Day at the Races]]. A Whomp with no legs and arms also appears in [[Mystery Land]]. When the last five turns of a board begin, if Mario is participating, a Whomp can appear as one of the predictors of the Super Star. It will always choose him if it appears.

Whomps appear in ''[[Mario Party 3]]''. In Duel Mode, they are [[Donkey Kong]]'s initial partner. They have four health, but no attack power. Their salary is 3 coins per turn. If the player receives a second Whomp as a partner while one is still active, the Millennium Star decreases their salaries by one instead of raising their attack (as is typical of other partners). They also appear on the board [[Creepy Cavern]]. On this board, the primary Whomp is the Whomp King, who is blocking one of the two paths at an intersection; giving him an item allows the player to move on while the Whomp King blocks the other path. There are also three Whomps right next to him, who appear to be playing an actual ''Mario Party'' board game. The game itself appears to be based on Rules Land from ''[[Mario Party 2]]''.

In ''[[Mario Party 6]]'', a Whomp blocks a path in front of an Orb Shop in the board [[Snowflake Lake]], and charges 10 coins for players to pass. Going this way takes the player to the right side of the frozen pond. A Whomp also appears in the board [[Faire Square]] who blocks a path at the center of the board, and charges 10 coins for players to pass. They also appear in [[Tricky Tires]] as obstacles.

In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Whomp appears in [[Shroom City (Mario Party Advance)|Shroom City]] as a duelist. According to his description, he is considered to be a "power" duelist, having strength that even surpasses [[Little Mouser|Mouser]]'s. He is one of the three duelists of [[Duel Tower]], and is found on the first floor. After the player speaks briefly to Mouser, Whomp leaps down and gives the duelist greeting before briefly explaining that the player can advance to the next floor if they win. He then initiates the duel, which is [[Stair Scare]]. Once the player wins, Whomp admits that he didn't expect them to be so strong, but still lets them continue on before saying that he needs to continue training. The ending credits state that he's since become friends with [[Thwomp]] and moved into his [[Thwomp House|house]].

 

Whomps also appear in some minigames, such as [[On the Spot]] and [[Outta My Way (minigame)|Outta My Way]].

In ''[[Mario Party 7]]'', Whomps use their design from ''Super Mario 64 DS''. A Whomp blocks the path leading to the Bowser Sphinx on [[Pyramid Park]], charging players a 10 coin fee to let them pass. They also appear in a few [[minigame]]s such as [[Sphere Factor]] and [[Spin Off]]; in the former they are obstructions, and in the latter they are one of the possible pictures to be formed.

In ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', Whomps have the same function as ''Mario Party'', and are found in [[King Boo's Haunted Hideaway]]. One Whomp also appears in the minigame [[Moped Mayhem]] and [[Specter Inspector]]. In the [[Prima Games]] guide of ''Mario Party 8'', the author mistakenly refers to Whomp as a [[Thwomp]].{{ref needed}}

[[File:MP9 Whomp Stomp 6.png|thumb|200px|left|Whomp is one of the bosses in ''Mario Party 9'']]

In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', a Whomp appears at the end of the [[Perilous Palace Path]] board, acting as the final challenge. The player rolls a die to try to deplete its health. However, if the player does not fully deplete his health, it squishes them and the player is not able to finish. If the player does manage to defeat it, they automatically win the board. A Whomp also appears in the minigame [[Ka-Goomba!]] after some time. When it appears, the player must shoot its back to defeat it. After it is defeated, the minigame ends. This is the first game to feature Whomps' current design.

Whomps make two physical appearances in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]]. In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', Whomps appear in Hole 16 and 17 of [[Bowser Badlands]], where if they squish the golf ball, the player is given a penalty stroke. Whomps behave identically to [[Thwomp]]s, except Whomps disappear after falling. In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Whomps are an obstacle in Battle Golf and the [[Bowser Highlands]] course, serving as barriers for both balls and players.  

In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Whomp is one of the names that can be seen on the tournament scoreboard.

[[File:Whomp PM3DS E3 2010 screenshot.png|thumb|An early screenshot of a Whomp, in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'']]

A piece of dialogue in the ''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' mode of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' claims that some [[Blorbs|blorbed]] [[Goomba]]s have knocked several of them down.<ref>{{cite|author=aWiibo|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5MoeaN3hk4|language=en|title=Bowser Jr.'s Journey - Full Intro (English)|date=January 10, 2019|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>

===Physical appearance===

Whomps make low grunting sounds in the majority of their appearances, varying in tone depending on what they are feeling. In the ''Mario Party'' series, Whomps are given text dialogue; starting with ''Mario Party 4'', their speech is "gangster"-style. However, in ''Mario Party Superstars'', their words are spoken by [[Toad]] or the narration.

====''Mario Party DS''====

|image1=[[File:WhompFigureMPDS.png|80px]]

|description1=Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! Whomp! Yes, Whomp doesn't have much more to contribute than that sound. Aside from bruises. He's a big bruiser!

|description2=11,000 MPP earns you the rank of Whomp Rival, and this is your badge! It makes you vulnerable, front and back!

|unlock1=Win 12,000 MP Points.

|unlock2=Win 11,000 MP Points.

 

====''Mario Party 9''====

[[File:MP9 Sore Stone Constellation.png|thumb]]

*'''Sore Stone:''' ''A constellation based on a towering rock wall that loves to topple onto its foes. Unfortunately, this reveals a weak point on his back.''

===''Mario Party Superstars''===

 

===''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''===

{{:Paper Mario: Sticker Star bestiary|transcludesection=Whomp|align=horizontal}}

 

|name=Whomp

|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyWhomp.png|100px]]

|category=Series Related

|appears_in='''N64''' ''Super Mario 64'' (09/1996)<br>'''Wii''' ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' (05/2010)

|trophy_box=-

|desc=Is it really all that surprising that a creature named Whomp would want to dish out some pain? Another unsurprising fact: Whomps are actually good friends with Thwomps, who are also made of stone. Oh! We had a joke for this... What do you get when you cross a Whomp with a Thwomp? A headache! Ha!

|desc2=Whomps are anything but subtle. Even their name makes it clear what happens when you get too close – they throw themselves on top of you and leave you flat as a pancake. Apparently, Whomps are pretty friendly with Thwomps. Maybe it's their common interest in constantly looking angry that brought them together.

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|JapM=Pun on「バタン」(''batan'', onomatopoeia for slamming) and a reference to「ドッスン」(''Dossun'', "[[Thwomp#Names in other languages|Thwomp]]")

|FreE=Whomp

|FreA=Ba-Boum

|FreAM=Ba-Boom

|ItaM=Whomp

|KorM=Play on "꽈당" (''kkwadang'', onomatopeia for a crashing object) and possibly a reference to "쿵쿵" (''Kung-kung'', "Thwomp")

|PorAM=From ''esmagar'' ("to crush") + the augmentative suffix ''-ão''

|Rus=Бабах

|RusR=Babakh

|Rus2=Вомп <small>(LEGO ''Super Mario'')</small><ref>{{cite|url=mir.nintendo.ru/shop/product/lego-super-mario-neprijatnosti-v-kreposti-vompa-dopolnitelnyjj-nabor-lego-5702016618433|title=LEGO® Super Mario™ Неприятности в крепости Вомпа. Дополнительный набор Lego 5702016618433 - Интернет-магазин «Мир Nintendo»|accessdate=September 17, 2020}}</ref>

|Rus2R=Vomp

|RusM=Onomatopoeia for loud explosion or crash

|Rus2M=Whomp

|SpaA=Don Roco

|SpaA2=Don Pisotón <small>(2012 games)</small>

|SpaA2M=Mr. Stomp (same as Thwomp)

|SpaEM=Masculinized form of ''roca'' ("rock")

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