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{{Species-infobox
{{species infobox
|Title=Stairface Ogre
|image=[[File:Stairface Ogre Icon SMO.png|x270px]]<br>Artwork of a Stairface Ogre from ''Super Mario Odyssey''.
|image=[[File:Stairface Ogre Icon SMO.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|relatives=[[Thwomp]]<br>[[Whomp]]
|comparable=[[Tox Box]]
}}
}}
'''Stairface Ogres''' are enormous [[Whomp]]-like enemy creatures wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in [[Bowser's Kingdom]] within ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Their primary means of attack is to smash their mallet down where [[Mario]] is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. Before swinging down their mallets, they telegraph where they are about to attack Mario with a large glowing red square in front of them. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a [[Ground Pound]] on top of their head or by poking the yellow gem on their forehead while controlling a [[Pokio]]. Once a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it explodes and makes a wailing sound.
'''Stairface Ogres''' are enormous [[Whomp]]-like enemy creatures wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in [[Bowser's Kingdom]] within ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Their primary means of attack is to smash their mallet down where [[Mario]] is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. Before swinging down their mallets, they telegraph where they are about to attack Mario with a large glowing red square in front of them. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a [[Ground Pound]] on top of their head or by poking the glowing hole on their forehead while controlling a [[Pokio]]. Once a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it explodes and makes a wailing sound.


Their faces bear a striking resemblance to those of a [[Thwomp]] or [[Whomp]], though they seem to be based off of the mythological {{wp|oni}}, which is sometimes seen as a Japanese counterpart to the ogre. Additionally, their manner of attack and defeat is similar to that of a Whomp as well.  
Their faces bear a striking resemblance to that of a [[Thwomp]], and they seem to be based off of the mythological {{wp|oni}}, which is sometimes seen as a Japanese counterpart to the ogre. Additionally, their manner of attack and defeat is similar to that of a Whomp as well. The "Stairface" part of their name is a play on "staircase" and "face".


The mission "[[Infiltrate Bowser's Castle!]]" in Bowser's Kingdom specifically requires Mario to defeat a Stairface Ogre to progress. Additionally, Stairface Ogres can be used to break blocks, which is useful for revealing items (if any) inside the blocks.
The mission "[[Infiltrate Bowser's Castle!]]" in Bowser's Kingdom specifically requires Mario to defeat a Stairface Ogre to progress. Additionally, Stairface Ogres can be used to break blocks, which is useful for revealing items (if any) inside the blocks.
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====Terrifying Gatekeepers====
====Terrifying Gatekeepers====
''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show that they don't give up easily.''
''Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show that they don't give up easily.''
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMO Concept Art - Stairface Ogre.jpg|Concept art of a Stairface Ogre
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Fra=Escaboum
|Jap=ドンスケ
|FraM=From ''escalier'' (staircase) and ''boum'' (boom)
|JapR=Donsuke
|JapM=From「ドン」(''don'', Japanese onomatopoeia for loud banging sound) and「{{ruby|助|すけ}}」(''-suke'', used as a suffix in Japanese male names)
|Chi=咚力士
|ChiR=Dōng lìshì
|ChiM=From「咚咚」(''Dōngdōng'', "Thwomp") and「力士」(''{{wp|rikishi}}'', a professional sumo wrestler)
|Dut=Stairface Ogre
|Fre=Escaboum
|FreM=From ''escalier'' ("staircase") and ''boum'' ("boom"), or possibly ''Ba-Boum'' ("Whomp")
|Ger=Treppengrauser
|Ger=Treppengrauser
|GerM=From ''Treppen'' (stairs) and ''grausen'' (to dread)
|GerM=From ''Treppen'' ("stairs") and ''grauser'' ("dreader")
|Spa=Peldañogro
|SpaM=From ''peldaño'' (stair) and ''ogro'' (ogre)
|Ita=Scalorco
|Ita=Scalorco
|ItaM=From ''scala'' (stair) and ''orco'' (orc)
|ItaM=From ''scala'' ("stair") and ''orco'' ("ogre")
|Dut=Stairface Ogre
|Kor=쿵깨비
|DutM=-
|KorR=Kungkkaebi
|KorM=From "쿵쿵" (''Kung-kung'', "Thwomp") and "도깨비" (''dokkaebi'', Korean goblin)
|Rus=Ступорыло
|Rus=Ступорыло
|RusR=Stuporylo
|RusR=Stuporylo
|RusM=From ступа ''stupa'' (mortar) or ступеньки ''stupen'ki'' (stairs) and рыло ''rylo'' (snout)
|RusM=From ''ступа'' (''stupa'', "mortar") or ''ступеньки'' (''stupen'ki'', "stairs"), and ''рыло'' (''rylo'', "snout")
|Kor=쿵깨비
|Spa=Peldañogro
|KorR=Kungkkaebi
|SpaM=From ''peldaño'' ("stair") and ''ogro'' ("ogre")
|KorM=From 쿵 (onomatopoeia for a booming sound) and 도깨비 (Korean goblin)
|Jap=ドンスケ
|JapR=Donsuke
|JapM=From 「ドンドン」 (''dondon''), Japanese onomatopoeia for a booming sound; also referred to as 「オニ族」 (''oni-zoku'', "{{wp|Oni}} Tribe") under Locals.
|Chi=咚力士
|ChiR=Dōng lìshì
|ChiM=From 咚 (onomatopoeia for a booming sound) and 力士 ({{wp|rikishi}}, a professional sumo wrestler)
}}
}}
{{Thwomps}}
{{SMO}}
{{SMO}}
[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey Enemies]]
[[Category:Super Mario Odyssey enemies]]
[[Category:Demons]]
[[de:Treppengrauser]]
[[de:Treppengrauser]]
[[it:Scalorco]]
[[it:Scalorco]]

Latest revision as of 16:07, September 30, 2024

Stairface Ogre
A Stairface Ogre in Super Mario Odyssey
Artwork of a Stairface Ogre from Super Mario Odyssey.
First appearance Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Relatives
Comparable

Stairface Ogres are enormous Whomp-like enemy creatures wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in Bowser's Kingdom within Super Mario Odyssey. They are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Their primary means of attack is to smash their mallet down where Mario is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. Before swinging down their mallets, they telegraph where they are about to attack Mario with a large glowing red square in front of them. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a Ground Pound on top of their head or by poking the glowing hole on their forehead while controlling a Pokio. Once a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it explodes and makes a wailing sound.

Their faces bear a striking resemblance to that of a Thwomp, and they seem to be based off of the mythological oni, which is sometimes seen as a Japanese counterpart to the ogre. Additionally, their manner of attack and defeat is similar to that of a Whomp as well. The "Stairface" part of their name is a play on "staircase" and "face".

The mission "Infiltrate Bowser's Castle!" in Bowser's Kingdom specifically requires Mario to defeat a Stairface Ogre to progress. Additionally, Stairface Ogres can be used to break blocks, which is useful for revealing items (if any) inside the blocks.

After Bowser is defeated in the Moon Kingdom and the Moon Rock in the Metro Kingdom is activated, Stairface Ogres can be found in a dark secret area known as Pitchblack Mountain accessible via Moon Pipe in New Donk City.

Bowser's Kingdom brochure description[edit]

"Mallets big enough to climb on."

Terrifying Gatekeepers[edit]

Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show that they don't give up easily.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドンスケ[?]
Donsuke
From「ドン」(don, Japanese onomatopoeia for loud banging sound) and「すけ」(-suke, used as a suffix in Japanese male names)
Chinese 咚力士[?]
Dōng lìshì
From「咚咚」(Dōngdōng, "Thwomp") and「力士」(rikishi, a professional sumo wrestler)
Dutch Stairface Ogre[?] -
French Escaboum[?] From escalier ("staircase") and boum ("boom"), or possibly Ba-Boum ("Whomp")
German Treppengrauser[?] From Treppen ("stairs") and grauser ("dreader")
Italian Scalorco[?] From scala ("stair") and orco ("ogre")
Korean 쿵깨비[?]
Kungkkaebi
From "쿵쿵" (Kung-kung, "Thwomp") and "도깨비" (dokkaebi, Korean goblin)
Russian Ступорыло[?]
Stuporylo
From ступа (stupa, "mortar") or ступеньки (stupen'ki, "stairs"), and рыло (rylo, "snout")
Spanish Peldañogro[?] From peldaño ("stair") and ogro ("ogre")