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'''Whomps''' are large, walking stone enemies and the minions of [[Bowser]]. They debuted in the game ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Whomps are related to [[Thwomps]], enemies that are also made out of stone. A majority of Whomps live at [[Whomp's Fortress]], which is ruled by the [[Whomp King]].
'''Whomps''' are large, walking stone enemies and the minions of [[Bowser]]. They debuted in the game ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Whomps are related to [[Thwomps]], enemies that are also made out of stone. A majority of Whomps live at [[Whomp's Fortress]], which is ruled by the [[Whomp King]].


Whomps attempt to crush [[Mario]] by simply falling on top of him. They can be deafeated by [[Ground Pound|ground pounding]] their backs, their sole weak area (as indicated by a bandage).
Whomps attempt to crush [[Mario]] by simply falling on top of him. They can be defeated by [[Ground Pound|ground pounding]] their backs, their sole weak area (as indicated by a bandage).


Additionally, Whomps are used as blockades in the ''[[Mario Party]]'' series. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', a Whomp hosts the Extra Room, a room filled with challenging mini-games.
Additionally, Whomps are used as blockades in the ''[[Mario Party]]'' series. In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', a Whomp hosts the Extra Room, a room filled with challenging mini-games.


Whomps reappear in the ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They reside inside fortresses, and will try to crush Mario if he attempts to pass by them. Once on the floor, Mario can Ground Pound the Whomp's back. Whomps can also be used as platfroms to cross harmful parts of the enviroment, like spikes.
Whomps reappear in the ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' They reside inside fortresses, and will try to crush Mario if he attempts to pass by them. Once on the floor, Mario can Ground Pound the Whomp's back. Whomps can also be used as platforms to cross harmful parts of the enviroment, like spikes.


The Whomp was inspired by the Japanese mythological creature known as the nurikabe. The nurikabe is a sentient wall that blocks the way of travelers.
The Whomp was inspired by the Japanese mythological creature known as the nurikabe. The nurikabe is a sentient wall that blocks the way of travelers.

Revision as of 22:41, September 3, 2006

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Whomps are large, walking stone enemies and the minions of Bowser. They debuted in the game Super Mario 64. Whomps are related to Thwomps, enemies that are also made out of stone. A majority of Whomps live at Whomp's Fortress, which is ruled by the Whomp King.

Whomps attempt to crush Mario by simply falling on top of him. They can be defeated by ground pounding their backs, their sole weak area (as indicated by a bandage).

Additionally, Whomps are used as blockades in the Mario Party series. In Mario Party 3, a Whomp hosts the Extra Room, a room filled with challenging mini-games.

Whomps reappear in the New Super Mario Bros. They reside inside fortresses, and will try to crush Mario if he attempts to pass by them. Once on the floor, Mario can Ground Pound the Whomp's back. Whomps can also be used as platforms to cross harmful parts of the enviroment, like spikes.

The Whomp was inspired by the Japanese mythological creature known as the nurikabe. The nurikabe is a sentient wall that blocks the way of travelers.