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|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Exor Artwork.png|300px]]
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
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{{quote|Halt! Who goes there? A trespasser! This castle now belongs to us, the "Smithy Gang". It's our first step towards taking over this world! And if it weren't for nosey characters like YOU... We'd practically OWN this world! So let's see you deal with THIS!|Exor|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
{{quote|Halt! Who goes there? A trespasser! This castle now belongs to us, the "Smithy Gang". It's our first step towards taking over this world! And if it weren't for nosey characters like YOU... We'd practically OWN this world! So let's see you deal with THIS!|Exor|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Exor''' is a high-ranking member of the [[Smithy Gang]] and the secondary antagonist and boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch remake]]. Exor is a giant, anthropomorphic sword that is actually composed of four parts: the Left Eye, the Right Eye, the Mouth (which is inexplicably translated '''{{wp|Neoteuthidae|Neosquid}}''' in the original), and the skull-shaped pommel (named Exor) that controls the entire body. Exor is used as a gateway between [[Mario]]'s World, home of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and the [[Weapon World]], where [[Smithy]]'s [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]] is located.
'''Exor''' is a high-ranking member of the [[Smithy Gang]] and the secondary antagonist and boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch remake]]. Exor is a giant anthropomorphic sword that is actually composed of four parts: the Left Eye, the Right Eye, the Mouth (which is inexplicably translated as "'''{{wp|Neoteuthidae|Neosquid}}'''" in the original), and the skull-shaped pommel (named Exor) that controls the entire body. Exor's name is a reference to {{wp|Excalibur}}, the sword from the story of King Arthur. Exor is used as a gateway between [[Mario World|Mario's world]], which is home of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and the [[Weapon World]], where [[Smithy]]'s [[Factory (Super Mario RPG)|Factory]] is located.


The image of Exor impaling Bowser's Keep is one of the primary images used to represent the game. Aside from the world map and [[Vista Hill]], it is on the title screen, the front of the American box art, and the back of the Japanese box art.
The image of Exor impaling [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] is one of the primary images used to represent the game. Aside from the world map and [[Vista Hill]], it is on the title screen, the front of the American box art, and the back of the Japanese box art.


Exor's name is a reference to {{wp|Excalibur}}, the sword from the story of King Arthur.
==History==
[[File:SMRPG_Exor.gif|thumb|200px|left|The scene where Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, seen in promotional artwork]]
[[File:SMRPG_Exor.gif|thumb|200px|left|The scene where Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, seen in promotional artwork]]
Exor, on his descent to [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]], shatters the [[Star Road (Super Mario RPG)|Star Road]], breaking off seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s, thus eliminating the power of wishes from the world. The giant sword crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending Mario, [[Bowser]], and [[Princess Peach]] (who were battling in the castle) flying to other regions of the world. The keep is occupied by the Smithy Gang, and is used as Smithy's base of operations in [[Mario World|Mario's world]].
Exor, on its descent to Bowser's Keep, shatters the [[Star Road (Super Mario RPG)|Star Road]], breaking off seven [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]]s, thus eliminating the power of [[wish]]es from the world. Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending [[Mario]], [[Bowser]], and [[Princess Peach]] (who were battling in the castle) flying to other regions of the world. The keep is occupied by the Smithy Gang and is used as Smithy's base of operations in Mario's world.


Mario returns to Bowser's Keep in an attempt to find Princess Toadstool, only to meet Exor. Exor claims the keep in the name of the Smithy Gang and destroys the bridge linking Bowser's Keep to the rest of the world, requiring Mario to find another way in.
Mario returns to Bowser's Keep in an attempt to find Peach, only to meet Exor. Exor claims the keep in the name of the Smithy Gang and destroys the bridge linking Bowser's Keep to the rest of the world, requiring Mario to find another way in.


Eventually, after collecting six Star Pieces, Mario returns to Bowser's Keep via a bus driver from [[Nimbus Land]]. After defeating [[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]], Mario and his party are brought to the roof of the castle, where they engage Exor. In battle, the pommel of the sword (actually called Exor) must be defeated in order to win, but cannot be damaged until at least one eye has been disabled, which in a couple of turns will enable itself again, protecting the pommel completely once again. Following his defeat, Exor inhales the party, transporting them to Smithy's world.
Eventually, after collecting six Star Pieces, Mario returns to Bowser's Keep via [[royal bus driver|a bus driver]] from [[Nimbus Land]]. After defeating [[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]], Mario and his [[party member|allies]] are brought to the roof of the castle, where they engage Exor. In battle, the pommel of the sword (actually called Exor) must be defeated in order to win, but it cannot be damaged until at least one eye has been disabled. In a couple of turns, the eye enables itself again, protecting the pommel completely once again. Following its defeat, Exor inhales Mario and his allies, transporting them to Smithy's world.


After Smithy is defeated, Exor disappears entirely.
After Smithy is defeated, Exor disappears entirely.
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Exor's Keep.png|Artwork of Exor looming over Bowser's Keep
Exor's Keep.png|Artwork of Exor looming over Bowser's Keep
SMRPG Exor falling.png|Sprite of Exor falling onto Bowser's Keep
SMRPG Exor falling.png|Sprite of Exor falling onto Bowser's Keep
Exon Exor.png|Sprite of Exor in the scene where he destroys the bridge
Exon Exor.png|Sprite of Exor in the scene where it destroys the bridge
VistaHillSMRPG.png|Exor visible from [[Vista Hill]]
VistaHillSMRPG.png|Exor visible from [[Vista Hill]]
SMRPG Exor background.png|Exor's body as it is displayed in the background of his battle
SMRPG Exor background.png|Exor's body as it is displayed in the background of its battle
SMRPG NS Exor.jpg|Promotional screenshot for the Nintendo Switch version of ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
SMRPG NS Exor.jpg|Promotional screenshot for the Nintendo Switch version of ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
9999 damage (smrpg).gif|Geno hits Exor for 9999 damage with Geno Whirl
9999 damage (smrpg).gif|[[Geno]] hits Exor for 9,999 damage with [[Geno Whirl]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In a television commercial promoting the American release of the game, this character was erroneously referred to as "Smithy the Sword", probably also suggesting that he was the main antagonist of the game.
*In a television commercial promoting the American release of the game, this character was erroneously referred to as "Smithy the Sword," probably also suggesting that it was the main antagonist of the game.
*Exor is the only ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' boss (aside from the [[Speardovich]] clones) that is not immune to [[Geno Whirl]]'s ability to deal 9999 damage if executed properly. This is also true in the remake.
*Exor is the only ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' boss (aside from the [[Speardovich]] clones) that is not immune to [[Geno Whirl]]'s ability to deal 9,999 damage if executed properly. This is also true in the remake.
*Exor is one of only four bosses where the heroes leave the screen without actually posing when the victory screen comes up, the others being the [[Axem Rangers]]/[[The Blade]], [[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]], and [[Knife Guy]]/[[Grate Guy]].
*Exor is one of only four bosses for which the heroes leave the screen without actually posing when the victory screen comes up, the others being the [[Axem Rangers]]/[[The Blade]], [[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]], and [[Knife Guy]]/[[Grate Guy]].
*Exor's [[Monster List]] description suggests that Exor's right eye is dominant, as it has more health than the left eye.
*Exor's [[Monster List]] description suggests that Exor's right eye is dominant, as it has more health than the left eye.
*Exor's Monster List description also implies that in [[Mario World]] no sword exists, however this is false, as characters like [[Prince Peasley]], ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''{{'}}s knights armors, [[Edge]], and many others are seen carrying and using swords.
*Exor's Monster List description also implies that in [[Mario World]], no sword exists. However, this is false, as characters such as [[Prince Peasley]], ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''{{'}}s knight armors, [[Edge]], and many others are seen carrying and using swords.
*In the ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' version of ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', on the world map, a sword that resembles Exor is seen sticking out of Bowser's Castle.
*In the ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'' version of ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', on the world map, a sword that resembles Exor is seen sticking out of [[Bowser's Castle]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:29, December 6, 2023

Exor
Artwork of Exor from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“Halt! Who goes there? A trespasser! This castle now belongs to us, the "Smithy Gang". It's our first step towards taking over this world! And if it weren't for nosey characters like YOU... We'd practically OWN this world! So let's see you deal with THIS!”
Exor, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Exor is a high-ranking member of the Smithy Gang and the secondary antagonist and boss in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its Nintendo Switch remake. Exor is a giant anthropomorphic sword that is actually composed of four parts: the Left Eye, the Right Eye, the Mouth (which is inexplicably translated as "Neosquid" in the original), and the skull-shaped pommel (named Exor) that controls the entire body. Exor's name is a reference to Excalibur, the sword from the story of King Arthur. Exor is used as a gateway between Mario's world, which is home of the Mushroom Kingdom, and the Weapon World, where Smithy's Factory is located.

The image of Exor impaling Bowser's Keep is one of the primary images used to represent the game. Aside from the world map and Vista Hill, it is on the title screen, the front of the American box art, and the back of the Japanese box art.

A scene of the appearance of Exor remaining on Bowser's Keep while Bowser and Princess Toadstool are knocked off. Mario glares at the very castle.
The scene where Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, seen in promotional artwork

Exor, on its descent to Bowser's Keep, shatters the Star Road, breaking off seven Star Pieces, thus eliminating the power of wishes from the world. Exor crashes into Bowser's Keep, sending Mario, Bowser, and Princess Peach (who were battling in the castle) flying to other regions of the world. The keep is occupied by the Smithy Gang and is used as Smithy's base of operations in Mario's world.

Mario returns to Bowser's Keep in an attempt to find Peach, only to meet Exor. Exor claims the keep in the name of the Smithy Gang and destroys the bridge linking Bowser's Keep to the rest of the world, requiring Mario to find another way in.

Eventually, after collecting six Star Pieces, Mario returns to Bowser's Keep via a bus driver from Nimbus Land. After defeating Boomer, Mario and his allies are brought to the roof of the castle, where they engage Exor. In battle, the pommel of the sword (actually called Exor) must be defeated in order to win, but it cannot be damaged until at least one eye has been disabled. In a couple of turns, the eye enables itself again, protecting the pommel completely once again. Following its defeat, Exor inhales Mario and his allies, transporting them to Smithy's world.

After Smithy is defeated, Exor disappears entirely.

Stats

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Exor
Battle idle animation of Exor's pommel-fire from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 1800 FP 0 Speed 200
Location(s) Bowser's Keep (second visit) Attack 0 Magic attack 0
Role Boss Defense 120 Magic defense 80
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak None Strong Thunder, Fear, Poison, Sleep, Mute, Critical (when protected) Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 100 Items None
Psychopath "Gotta mow the lawn soon."
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Right Eye
Battle idle animation of Exor's right eye from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 500 FP 200 Speed 17
Location(s) Bowser's Keep (second visit) Attack 128 Magic attack 82
Role Support Defense 100 Magic defense 36
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Bolt, Diamond Saw, Mega Drain, Flame Stone, Dark Star, Blast
Weak Jump, Fire Strong Thunder, Sleep, Critical Sp. attacks None
Coins 0 Exp. points 30 Items None
Psychopath "I've got an astigmatism!"
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Left Eye
Battle idle animation of Exor's left eye from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 300 FP 200 Speed 21
Location(s) Bowser's Keep (second visit) Attack 153 Magic attack 47
Role Support Defense 130 Magic defense 80
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells None
Weak Jump, Fire Strong Thunder, Sleep, Critical Sp. attacks Gunk Ball, Venom Drool, S'crow Bell
Coins 0 Exp. points 30 Items None
Psychopath "I can't see a thing!"
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Neosquid
Battle idle animation of Exor's mouth (identified as "Neosquid") from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 800 FP 200 Speed 20
Location(s) Bowser's Keep (second visit) Attack 180 Magic attack 86
Role Support Defense 80 Magic defense 50
Bonus Flower None Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Solidify, Aurora Flash, Corona, Static E!, Flame Wall, Water Blast
Weak None Strong Sleep, Critical Sp. attacks Carni-Kiss, Lulla-Bye
Coins 0 Exp. points 40 Items None
Psychopath "I'm so utterly alone..."

Japanese Thought Peek quotes

Exor
  • 下の目が 黒いうちは、おれ様は 無敵だぜ!![1] (As long as my eyes stay black, I'm invincible!!)
Right Eye

私、しりょく0、3です。 オマケにらんしです。(My eyesight is 0.3. On top of that, I have astigmatism.)

Left Eye
  • 私、しりょく0、7です。 けんさはカンです。(My eyesight is 0.7. The detection is instinctive.)
Mouth
  • 弱い、よわすぎるんだよ!(Weak, too weak!)

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario RPG enemy
Exor
Image of Exor as a targetable part, from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 1800 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 100 Weak Statuses N/A Rare Drops N/A
Found in Bowser's Keep
Monster List profile It's named after the legendary sword Excalibur. But since swords don't exist in Mario's world, there's no way for Mario to get the reference.
Thought Peek "As long as my eyes are open, I'm invincible!"
Animations
Super Mario RPG enemy
Right Eye
Image of Exor's Right Eye, from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 500 Weak Elements JumpFire Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses FearPoisonMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Bowser's Keep
Monster List profile Just as there are dominant hands, there are dominant eyes too. This Right Eye has more HP than the Left Eye, so Exor's dominant eye must be the right one.
Thought Peek "My vision is 20/66. What's more, I've got astigmatism."
Animations
Super Mario RPG enemy
Left Eye
Image of Exor's Left Eye, from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 300 Weak Elements JumpFire Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses FearPoisonMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Bowser's Keep
Monster List profile My vision is 20/200. Add astigmatism to that and throw in the fact that I'm getting older and need reading glasses, and I'm struggling to even write this text.
Thought Peek "My vision is 20/28. But that was from guessing blindly in the exam."
Animations
Super Mario RPG enemy
Mouth
Image of Exor's Mouth, from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 800 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 0 Weak Statuses FearPoisonMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Bowser's Keep
Monster List profile When you eat something delicious, the taste flows across your mouth. But the only thing flowing from Exor's mouth is the gate to the weapon world.
Thought Peek "Weak... So weak..."
Animations

Names in other languages

Exor

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カリバー[?]
Karibā
Abbreviation of "Excalibur"
Chinese (simplified) 王者之剑[?]
Wángzhězhījiàn
Excalibur
Chinese (traditional) 王者之劍[?]
Wángzhězhījiàn
Excalibur
Dutch Exor[?] -
French Exor[?] -
German Exor[?] -
Italian Exor[?] -
Korean 칼리버[?]
Kallibeo
Abbreviation of "Excalibur"
Spanish Exor[?] -

Right Eye

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese みぎめ[?]
Migime
Right Eye
Chinese 右眼[?]
Yòu Yǎn
Right Eye
Italian Occhio destro[?] Right eye
Korean 오른쪽눈[?]
Oreunjjok Nun
Right Eye

Left Eye

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ひだりめ[?]
Hidarime
Left Eye
Chinese 左眼[?]
Zuǒ Yǎn
Left Eye
Italian Occhio sinistro[?] Left eye
Korean 왼쪽눈[?]
Oenjjok Nun
Left Eye

Mouth

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese くち[?]
Kuchi
Mouth
Chinese 嘴巴[?]
Zuǐbā
Mouth
Italian Bocca[?] Mouth
Korean [?]
Ip
Mouth

Gallery

Trivia

  • In a television commercial promoting the American release of the game, this character was erroneously referred to as "Smithy the Sword," probably also suggesting that it was the main antagonist of the game.
  • Exor is the only Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars boss (aside from the Speardovich clones) that is not immune to Geno Whirl's ability to deal 9,999 damage if executed properly. This is also true in the remake.
  • Exor is one of only four bosses for which the heroes leave the screen without actually posing when the victory screen comes up, the others being the Axem Rangers/The Blade, Boomer, and Knife Guy/Grate Guy.
  • Exor's Monster List description suggests that Exor's right eye is dominant, as it has more health than the left eye.
  • Exor's Monster List description also implies that in Mario World, no sword exists. However, this is false, as characters such as Prince Peasley, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon's knight armors, Edge, and many others are seen carrying and using swords.
  • In the Nintendo Puzzle Collection version of Yoshi's Cookie, on the world map, a sword that resembles Exor is seen sticking out of Bowser's Castle.

References