DEF-Up
DEF-Up is a positive status condition that has appeared in several Mario RPGs. It stands for "Defense-Up".
History
Mario & Luigi series
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Green Peppers boost defense (and gives the Light G effect) in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, 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.
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Green Peppers appear again in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, although they affect both fighters 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
DEF-Up makes another appearance in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Green streaks flowing upward indicate the affected. 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
DEF-Up reappears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. Green streaks flowing upward and green flashing indicate the affected.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, several items 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.
- Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Status Effects
- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Status Effects
- Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Status Effects
- Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Status Effects
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Status Effects
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Status Effects
- Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Status Effects