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'''Stairface Ogres''' are enemies found predominantly in [[Bowser's Kingdom]], as well as the [[Metro 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 staircase-shaped mallet down where [[Mario]] is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. 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]]. Its face bears a striking resemblance to 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.
'''Stairface Ogres''' are enemies found predominantly in [[Bowser's Kingdom]], as well as the [[Metro 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 staircase-shaped mallet down where [[Mario]] is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. 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]]. Its face bears a striking resemblance to 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.


==[Bowser's Kingdom]] brochure description==
==[[Bowser's Kingdom]] brochure description==
====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.''

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Template:Species-infobox Stairface Ogres are enemies found predominantly in Bowser's Kingdom, as well as the Metro 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 staircase-shaped mallet down where Mario is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. 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. Its face bears a striking resemblance to a Thwomp or Whomp, though they seem to be based off of the mythological Oni, which is sometimes seen as a Japanese counterpart to the ogre.

Bowser's Kingdom brochure description

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.

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