Levels, Experience and Stat Bonuses

The maximum level is 30. Each level adds fixed stat increases, then lets you choose one bonus: physical Attack/Defense, maximum HP, or Magic Attack/Magic Defense. Speed does not grow through ordinary level-ups. Equipment can still change it.

Read the tables correctly

The first row for each character shows their initial stats and EXP. Later rows show increases gained on that level, not the character’s total HP or Attack. Add the chosen bonuses and equipment separately. “EXP to next level” is the additional amount from that threshold, not another cumulative total.

The optional bonus columns are three alternatives: choose the physical pair, the HP bonus, or the magic pair. You do not receive all five optional values at once. The starting EXP differs for newly recruited characters even when they share the later thresholds.

Mario

Mallow

Geno

Bowser

Toadstool

Choose bonuses for your party

Preview all three choices. Large bonuses often cycle: magic is comparatively attractive on levels two, five, eight and so on, physical on levels three, six, nine and so on, and HP on levels four, seven, ten and so on. Individual values and later levels vary, so check the actual preview.

Mario and Bowser benefit from physical strength when used as regular attackers. Mallow relies more on elemental magic; Geno can support either role. Toadstool needs enough HP and protection to remain available for healing. Change the emphasis when a boss repeatedly defeats a character instead of selecting a stat solely because it is that character’s usual role.

The late fixed gains become smaller, so good equipment and status protection can matter more than grinding one more level. An EXP-boosting accessory helps only its wearer; reserve characters normally still earn battle EXP.

Special-move levels and FP costs