What are Treasure chests in Super Mario RPG?

Everyone knows that Mario obtains valuables by smashing his head onto random bricks and floating boxes. So what does the princess-saving plumber get from treasure chests in Super Mario RPG? This guide will provide you with an answer.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was originally released back in 1996. Now that the remake is out, the classic gets a graphics overhaul and a few gameplay tweaks.

Before we dive into the details of treasure chests in Super Mario RPG, feel free to check out some of our other guides on the game. You can read up on how to fast travel or learn how to get Frog Coins if you’re looking to buy something from the Frog Coin Emporium.

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What are treasure chests in Super Mario RPG?

Treasure chests in Super Mario RPG will provide you with some items and temporary power-ups. Some of these items may seem familiar but act differently from the ones you can carry around in your inventory.

Here’s a list of the things you can obtain from a treasure chest in Super Mario RPG.

• Mushrooms – a mushroom obtained from a treasure chest will not be added to your inventory, but will instantly restore the entire party’s HP and FP (Flower Points) instead.
• Flowers – automatically increase your maximum FP by one.
• Stars – become invincible for a short time, instantly defeating any enemy you come in contact with.
• Coins – add money to your pockets. Small coins are worth one, large coins are worth ten.

These chests are scattered throughout the world and can be found with a bit of exploration. However, there are hidden chests in the game known as Surprise Boxes that can only be located with an item called the Signal Ring.

And that covers what treasure chests are in Super Mario RPG. For more on your adventure with Mario and his buddies, consider looking at our guide on how to equip gear. You might also be interested in checking out how to beat Croco if you’re having trouble defeating the reptilian bandit.