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|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|x270px]]<br>Artwork of a Stairface Ogre from ''Super Mario Odyssey''. | ||
|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]] | |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]]''. | '''Stairface Ogres''' are enormous [[Whomp]]-like enemy creatures with metal feet wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in [[Bowser's Kingdom]] within ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. This mallet is held directly over their head. Stairface Ogres are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Once a Stairface Ogre notices [[Mario]], it will begin pursuing him. This only happens if the Stairface Ogre is able to hit Mario. Given their movement rules and attacks, this means Stairface Ogres notice Mario only if he is standing on or near a platform the Stairface Ogre is on and if he is on horizontal planes that are at or a little above the Stairface Ogre's height. Stairface Ogres can only move in full steps and can only turn at 90 degree angles while standing in place though they are able to sidestep and walk backward. These abilities allow Stairface Ogres to track Mario even in complex environments with many obstacles for the Stairface Ogre. Stairface Ogres do not damage Mario on contact. In fact, Mario can walk between their feet even while the Stairface Ogre is stamping around. | ||
Once Mario is directly in front of a Stairface Ogre, it attacks by stopping then smashing their mallet down where Mario is standing. This will happen even if there is no ground beneath the targeted space, the mallet stops when it becomes level with a horizontal plane. Before swinging, Stairface Ogres telegraph the space the mallet will hit with a large glowing red square. It takes a while for the attack to actually occur, and once the square appears a Stairface Ogre will attack irrespective of if Mario is still standing within it. By guiding a Stairface Ogre around, the hammer can be used to break [[Block (Super Mario Odyssey)|block]]s that Mario cannot break on his own. It takes some time for the Stairface Ogre to lift up its hammer after attacking to resume pursuit of Mario. This gives Mario time to climb up their mallets. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a [[Ground Pound]] on top of their head, which is a [[Ground-Pound Switch]]-like stake normally blocked by the position of a held mallet. If a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it explodes and makes a wailing sound. | |||
Mario can [[capture]] a [[Pokio]] to fight a Stairface Ogre. Pokio are capable of poking into and clinging to most parts of a Stairface Ogre. This includes the mallet but excludes their metal feet. However, there is a brief shake that occurs when the Stairface Ogre picks a spot to attack and when the mallet lands on the ground and this shake will cause the Pokio's beak to lose its grip. If Mario as a Pokio is clinging onto a Stairface Ogre, it prioritizes attacking immediately irrespective of Mario's position, taking advantage of this property. To defeat a Stairface Ogre as a Pokio, Mario can poke the glowing hole on their forehead. | |||
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". | 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". | ||
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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. | ||
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 | 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== | ==[[Bowser's Kingdom]] brochure description== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=ドンスケ | ||
| | |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 | |GerM=From ''Treppen'' ("stairs") and ''grauser'' ("dreader") | ||
|Ita=Scalorco | |Ita=Scalorco | ||
|ItaM=From | |ItaM=From ''scala'' ("stair") and ''orco'' ("ogre") | ||
| | |Kor=쿵깨비 | ||
| | |KorR=Kungkkaebi | ||
|KorM=From "쿵쿵" (''Kung-kung'', "Thwomp") and "도깨비" (''dokkaebi'', Korean goblin) | |||
|Rus=Ступорыло | |Rus=Ступорыло | ||
|RusR=Stuporylo | |RusR=Stuporylo | ||
|RusM=From | |RusM=From ''ступа'' (''stupa'', "mortar") or ''ступеньки'' (''stupen'ki'', "stairs"), and ''рыло'' (''rylo'', "snout") | ||
|Spa=Peldañogro | |||
|SpaM=From ''peldaño'' ("stair") and ''ogro'' ("ogre") | |||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Thwomps}} | {{Thwomps}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:31, December 23, 2024
| Stairface Ogre | |||
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 Artwork of a Stairface Ogre from Super Mario Odyssey. | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) | ||
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Stairface Ogres are enormous Whomp-like enemy creatures with metal feet wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in Bowser's Kingdom within Super Mario Odyssey. This mallet is held directly over their head. Stairface Ogres are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Once a Stairface Ogre notices Mario, it will begin pursuing him. This only happens if the Stairface Ogre is able to hit Mario. Given their movement rules and attacks, this means Stairface Ogres notice Mario only if he is standing on or near a platform the Stairface Ogre is on and if he is on horizontal planes that are at or a little above the Stairface Ogre's height. Stairface Ogres can only move in full steps and can only turn at 90 degree angles while standing in place though they are able to sidestep and walk backward. These abilities allow Stairface Ogres to track Mario even in complex environments with many obstacles for the Stairface Ogre. Stairface Ogres do not damage Mario on contact. In fact, Mario can walk between their feet even while the Stairface Ogre is stamping around.
Once Mario is directly in front of a Stairface Ogre, it attacks by stopping then smashing their mallet down where Mario is standing. This will happen even if there is no ground beneath the targeted space, the mallet stops when it becomes level with a horizontal plane. Before swinging, Stairface Ogres telegraph the space the mallet will hit with a large glowing red square. It takes a while for the attack to actually occur, and once the square appears a Stairface Ogre will attack irrespective of if Mario is still standing within it. By guiding a Stairface Ogre around, the hammer can be used to break blocks that Mario cannot break on his own. It takes some time for the Stairface Ogre to lift up its hammer after attacking to resume pursuit of Mario. This gives Mario time to climb up their mallets. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a Ground Pound on top of their head, which is a Ground-Pound Switch-like stake normally blocked by the position of a held mallet. If a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it explodes and makes a wailing sound.
Mario can capture a Pokio to fight a Stairface Ogre. Pokio are capable of poking into and clinging to most parts of a Stairface Ogre. This includes the mallet but excludes their metal feet. However, there is a brief shake that occurs when the Stairface Ogre picks a spot to attack and when the mallet lands on the ground and this shake will cause the Pokio's beak to lose its grip. If Mario as a Pokio is clinging onto a Stairface Ogre, it prioritizes attacking immediately irrespective of Mario's position, taking advantage of this property. To defeat a Stairface Ogre as a Pokio, Mario can poke the glowing hole on their forehead.
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]
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]
Concept art of a Stairface Ogre
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ドンスケ[?] Donsuke |
From「ドン」(don, Japanese onomatopoeia for loud banging sound) and「 |
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| 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") |
| Thwomps | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Dossunmengyo • Gattai monster • Head Thwomp • Mr. Thwomp • Mrs. Thwomp • Sphinx Zō • Super Dossun • Thwomp Bros. • Thwomp Elevator • Waruiwa-gumi (leader) • Whomp King | |
| Species | Grindels | Grindel • Spindel |
| Pouncers | Omodon • Pouncer | |
| Whomps | Big Whomp • Whimp • Whomp | |
| Miscellaneous | Big Thwomp • Bone Thwomp • Karamenbo • Kongā • Mega Thwomp • Security Thwomp • Shoomp • Sniffle Thwomp • Star Thwomp • Stone Elevator • Tail Thwomp • Thwimp • Thwomp • Thwomp Platform | |
| Relatives | Grrrols | Grrrol • Mega Grrrol |
| Ka-thunks | Ka-thunk • King Ka-thunk | |
| Konks | Konk • Wonder Konk[derived] | |
| Spiny Tromps | Spiky Tromp • Spiny Tromp | |
| Thwacks | Thwack • Thwack Totem • Wonder Thwack | |
| Wallops | Wallop • Walleye | |
| Other | Bomp • Flomp • Grumblump • Rhomp • Stairface Ogre • Stone-Eye • Tox Box • Tsubushi • Walking Block | |
