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New Super Mario Bros Wii characters and co-op roles

Compare the four playable heroes and coordinate local multiplayer.

Edition covered

Original Wii edition. Later New Super Mario Bros. U, Deluxe and Newer fan modifications are outside these guides.

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

Characters

Quick notes

  • Choose from four playable heroes. Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad and Blue Toad share the core movement rules.
  • Assign practical co-op jobs. The players can improvise roles such as camera leader or Star Coin collector.
  • Watch shared space. Players can collide, bounce on each other and pick one another up.
  • Separate helpers from playable characters. Yoshi is ridden in selected courses, while Peach is the rescue objective.

Assign practical co-op jobs

Useful player roles
RoleResponsibilityGood agreement
Camera leaderSets a steady paceWait before a difficult jump.
Coin collectorAttempts the optional pickupWarn before leaving the main line.
Safe anchorStays on stable groundProvides a regroup point.
Support playerHandles nearby threatsAvoid accidental bumps.
Useful tip

Players can collide, bounce on each other and pick one another up. Stop moving before handing over a risky jump or moving past a waiting teammate.

References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Super Mario Wiki: New Super Mario Bros. Wiiwww.mariowiki.com