Top 20 Strongest Non-Boss Enemies in Super Mario Games
# Enemy Game(s) Why They're Strong How to Beat Them
1Hammer BroSuper Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario OdysseyUnpredictable hammers, fast movementJump over and stomp or use fireballs
2MagikoopaSuper Mario World, Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros. UTeleports, casts damaging magicJump on or use power-ups quickly
3Chargin' ChuckSuper Mario World, Super Mario 3D WorldHigh HP, aggressive, multiple attacksJump multiple times or use capes/fire
4BoosSuper Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario 64, Luigi's Mansion seriesInvincible when watched, can swarmTurn away, use star or environmental kills
5ThwompSuper Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario 64, Super Mario GalaxyCrushes instantly, appears suddenlyWait for drop, then run or jump past
6FuzzyPaper Mario, New Super Mario Bros. UDrains HP and multipliesAttack early and use badges
7SpiniesSuper Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, Super Mario GalaxyCan't be jumped on, often spammedUse fireballs, shells, or projectiles
8PokeySuper Mario Bros. 2, Paper Mario, New Super Mario Bros. WiiTall, segmented, hard to jump overHit with fire or Yoshi eats them
9Chain ChompSuper Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario 64, Paper MarioFast, high damage, breaks freeDodge and use terrain; jump in RPGs
10MechakoopaSuper Mario World, Super Mario Galaxy 2Explodes when thrown, mechanicalJump to stun, throw into hazards
11Monty MoleSuper Mario World, Super Mario 64, New Super Mario Bros. WiiPops up suddenly, fastStay mobile, jump when they pop
12Fire BroSuper Mario Bros. 3, New Super Mario Bros. UThrows fireballs rapidlyJump behind or use fire/cape
13Sledge BroSuper Mario Bros. 3, New Super Mario Bros. WiiGround pounds shake screenTime jumps, fireballs from afar
14BullySuper Mario 64, Super Mario 64 DSPushes Mario off platformsPush them back or use knockback moves
15Banzai BillSuper Mario World, New Super Mario Bros. UGiant size, fast, hard to avoidJump over or duck quickly
16Dry BonesSuper Mario Bros. 3, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario MakerRevives unless burnedUse fireballs, POW blocks
17Big GoombaSuper Mario 64 DS, New Super Mario Bros.Huge hitbox, requires multiple hitsStomp from above repeatedly
18Anger WigglerPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorMuch more aggressive and faster than normal WigglerUse timed attacks and defensive buffs to survive its fury
19WigglerSuper Mario World, Super Mario 64, Paper MarioTurns aggressive when provokedJump or attack while calm, time hits
20Shroob UFOMario & Luigi: Partners in TimeStrong lasers, resists normal attacksUse specific bro attacks and badges