Chain Chomp (weapon)
| Chain Chomp | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) | |
| Species | Chain Chomp |
| First appearance | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) |
Chain Chomp (originally known as just Chomp) is a lighter-colored female Chain Chomp that was imprisoned by Booster inside of a secret room in Booster Tower in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. After unlocking the entrance to the secret room, Bowser will befriend her and the Chomp will join Mario's party as one of Bowser's weapons. She has an average attack power of ten points, with a deviation of up to four points above or below. Bowser uses her as a flail before throwing her at the enemy, with the timed hit being activated by pressing the button as she hits, causing her to bite repeatedly. Other related weapons he can use are a Fake Chomp (indicated to be the shed shell of one) as well as a spiky type called a Spiked Chomp. According to Bowser, "She says she's been locked up ever since she took a bite out of Booster."[1]
In the Switch remake, she keeps her design from the original game despite enemy Chain Chomps resembling typical contemporary appearances. She now can be upgraded into the Wonder Chomp after beating Punchinello in his post game rematch.[2]
Gallery[edit]
Sprite from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Artwork from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Bowser attacking a Jester with Chain Chomp
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワンワン[3] Wanwan |
Japanese onomatopoeia for a dog's barking | |
| Chinese | 汪汪[4] Wāngwāng |
Translation from Japanese name; also an onomatopoeia for a dog's barking | |
| Dutch | Chain Chomp[5] | - | |
| French (NOA) | Boulouf[6] | From boule ("ball") and louf, a louchébem form of fou ("nutty") | |
| French (NOE) | Chomp[7] | - | |
| German | Kettenhund[8] | Chain Dog | |
| Italian | Categnaccio[9] | Portmanteau of catena ("chain") and cagnaccio ("bad dog") | |
| Korean | 멍멍이[10] Meongmeong'i |
Korean childish word for "dog" | |
| Spanish | Chomp Cadenas[11] | Chomp Chains |
References[edit]
- ^ MonkeyKingHero (November 18, 2023). Booster Tower Portrait Order Puzzle Solution in Super Mario RPG Remake. YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Leveled-Up Punchinello
- ^ 「ワンワン」– Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved March 19, 2015.
- ^ "汪汪" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Chinese). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chain Chomp" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Dutch). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Boulouf" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Canadian French). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chomp" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (French). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Kettenhund" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (German). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Categnaccio" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Italian). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "멍멍이" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Chomp Cadenas" – Equip. Super Mario RPG. Nintendo (Spanish). Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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