New Super Mario Bros. U / Characters

New Super Mario Bros. U Characters: Wii U roster and Yoshi roles

Identify playable heroes and helpers in the original campaign.

Edition covered

Original Wii U campaign. Toadette, Peachette and playable Nabbit belong to other editions or New Super Luigi U; they are not playable choices in this base campaign.

10 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Playable choices

Solo and multiplayer

Mario

Standard.

Reference

Multiplayer

Luigi

Standard.

Reference

Multiplayer

Yellow Toad

Standard.

Reference

Multiplayer

Blue Toad

Standard.

Reference

Extra modes

Mii

Mode-dependent selection.

Reference

Helper roles

Ride and use tongue

Adult Yoshi

Only supplied in selected courses.

Reference

Inflate for lift

Pink Baby Yoshi

Carry rather than ride.

Reference

Blow bubbles

Blue Baby Yoshi

Bubbles interact with enemies.

Reference

Light and stun

Yellow Baby Yoshi

Found within specific courses.

Reference

P-Acorn reward

Nabbit

Catch him before the goal.

Reference

Quick notes

Four heroes share the campaign movement. Mario, Luigi and the two Toads use the same physics.
Nabbit is a chase target. He steals items and runs through selected courses.
Baby Yoshis are carried helpers. Pink inflates, blue blows bubbles and yellow lights dark rooms.
Miis appear in extra modes. Challenges, Boost Rush and Coin Battle support Mii play.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Nintendo original game information	www.nintendo.com
Edition-specific mechanics reference	www.mariowiki.com