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'''DEF-Up''' is a positive status condition that has appeared in several ''Mario'' RPGs. It stands for "Defense-Up".
'''DEF-Up''' is a positive status condition that has appeared in several ''Super Mario'' RPGs. It stands for "Defense-Up".


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Its remake]], the [[Bracer]] and [[Yoshi-Ade]] items will reduce all damage the user takes by half. The [[Party Bracer]] item has the same effect on the whole party. [[Geno]] can bestow this status to the party with his [[Geno Boost]] if it is timed right.
===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', [[Sushie]] can increase Mario's defense by one with her [[Water Block]]. [[Green Magikoopa]]s and [[Magikoopa]]s can bestow the status effect to themselves and other enemies.
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', [[Courage Shell]]s and the [[Crystal Stars|Crystal Star]] power called [[Power Lift]] can raise defense. The DEF-Up status is indicated by a gray diamond with an arrow pointing up above Mario or his partner. Enemies can also receive this status effect. Enemies and bosses capable of bestowing the status effect to themselves and other enemies include Magikoopas, the [[Red Magikoopa]], [[Kammy Koopa]], [[Bulky Bob-omb]]s, [[Bob-ulk]]s, [[Wizzerd]]s, [[Elite Wizzerd]]s, [[Macho Grubba]], and the [[Shadow Queen]].
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
[[Green Pepper]]s boost defense (and gives the [[Light G]] effect) in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', meaning enemy attacks will do less damage to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. The status is indicated by a gray box with an arrow pointing up next to the Mario brother's HP.
[[Green Pepper]]s boost defense (and gives the [[Light G]] effect) in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', meaning enemy attacks will do less damage to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. The status is indicated by a gray box with an arrow pointing up next to the Mario brother's HP. In the original game, the Defense stat is raised by 50%.


====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
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DEF-Up makes another appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. Green streaks flowing upward indicate the affected, and in the remake, the affected turning a green color. [[Pep|Def Peps]] can give this status effect to other enemies. [[Bowser]] can gain this status by [[Vacuum Block|inhaling]] a [[Toothy]]'s body segments and a [[Crawful]]'s teeth.
DEF-Up makes another appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''. Green streaks flowing upward indicate the affected, and in the remake, the affected turning a green color. [[Pep|Def Peps]] can give this status effect to other enemies. [[Bowser]] can gain this status by [[Vacuum Block|inhaling]] a [[Toothy]]'s body segments and a [[Crawful]]'s teeth.
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====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
DEF-Up reappears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. Green streaks flowing upward and green flashing indicate the affected. By using a Bronze-Guard Badge combo, Mario and Luigi can increase their defense. During [[Kamek]]'s third battle, his [[Kamek (Green)|green copy]] can raise the defense of the real Kamek and the other copies.
DEF-Up reappears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. Green streaks flowing upward and green flashing indicate the affected. By using a Bronze-Guard Badge combo, Mario and Luigi can increase their defense. During [[Kamek]]'s third battle, his [[Kamek (Green)|green copy]] can raise the defense of the real Kamek and the other copies.
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DEF-Up returns in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. By using a DEF-Up  [[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Card]], Mario, Luigi and [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]] can increase their defense.
DEF-Up returns in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. By using a DEF-Up  [[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Card]], Mario, Luigi and [[Paper Mario (character)|Paper Mario]] can increase their defense.


===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''===
====''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', several items and the [[Crystal Stars|Crystal Star]] power called [[Power Lift]] can raise defense. The DEF-Up status is indicated by a gray diamond with an arrow pointing up above Mario or his partner. Enemies can also receive this status effect.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', [[Helmet Zok Trooper]]s can wear helmets to gain a defense boost in a similar manner to the status effect.
 
===''Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope''===
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', the DEF-Up status effect is a state in which all attack damage (including super effects) is reduced. The [[Fortify]] ability from the [[Spark (Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope)|Spark]] [[Exosphere]] bestows this status on the user and any other allies within range.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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Latest revision as of 09:52, December 7, 2024

The DEF-Up icon from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

DEF-Up is a positive status condition that has appeared in several Super Mario RPGs. It stands for "Defense-Up".

History[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and Its remake, the Bracer and Yoshi-Ade items will reduce all damage the user takes by half. The Party Bracer item has the same effect on the whole party. Geno can bestow this status to the party with his Geno Boost if it is timed right.

Paper Mario series[edit]

Paper Mario[edit]

In Paper Mario, Sushie can increase Mario's defense by one with her Water Block. Green Magikoopas and Magikoopas can bestow the status effect to themselves and other enemies.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Courage Shells and the Crystal Star power called Power Lift can raise defense. The DEF-Up status is indicated by a gray diamond with an arrow pointing up above Mario or his partner. Enemies can also receive this status effect. Enemies and bosses capable of bestowing the status effect to themselves and other enemies include Magikoopas, the Red Magikoopa, Kammy Koopa, Bulky Bob-ombs, Bob-ulks, Wizzerds, Elite Wizzerds, Macho Grubba, and the Shadow Queen.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]

Green Peppers boost defense (and gives the Light G effect) in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, meaning enemy attacks will do less damage to Mario and Luigi. The status is indicated by a gray box with an arrow pointing up next to the Mario brother's HP. In the original game, the Defense stat is raised by 50%.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

Green Peppers appear again in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, although they both affect all fighters that are currently active, and no longer causes Light G. DEF-Up is indicated by an expanding green circle around the attacker.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

Screenshot of Bowser having his defense increased in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Bowser having his defense increased in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Bowser having his defense increased

DEF-Up makes another appearance in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its 3DS remake, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey. Green streaks flowing upward indicate the affected, and in the remake, the affected turning a green color. Def Peps can give this status effect to other enemies. Bowser can gain this status by inhaling a Toothy's body segments and a Crawful's teeth.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

DEF-Up reappears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. Green streaks flowing upward and green flashing indicate the affected. By using a Bronze-Guard Badge combo, Mario and Luigi can increase their defense. During Kamek's third battle, his green copy can raise the defense of the real Kamek and the other copies.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

DEF-Up returns in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. By using a DEF-Up Battle Card, Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario can increase their defense.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Helmet Zok Troopers can wear helmets to gain a defense boost in a similar manner to the status effect.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope[edit]

In Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the DEF-Up status effect is a state in which all attack damage (including super effects) is reduced. The Fortify ability from the Spark Exosphere bestows this status on the user and any other allies within range.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カチカチ (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)[?]
Kachikachi
Rock Solid