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[[File:M&LSS+BM Mario & Luigi.png|thumb|right|Artwork of [[Mario]] using the Firebrand, with [[Luigi]] using the [[Thunderhand]]]]
[[File:M&LSS+BM Mario & Luigi.png|thumb|right|Artwork of [[Mario]] using the Firebrand, with [[Luigi]] using the [[Thunderhand]]]]
'''Firebrand''' is a move used by [[Mario]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. It is the opposite of Luigi's [[Thunderhand]]. The move is taught by the [[Fire and Thunder Gods|Fire God]] in the [[Fire Palace]], and [[Dash (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|an advanced technique]] using the Firebrand is taught by the [[Jellyfish Sisters]], allowing Mario to burn Luigi so he can charge ahead extremely quickly. This can be used to pass through fast-moving spiked barrels, as well as knock down cannon ball-like objects and [[Nokottasu]] ([[Big Koopa Troopa]]s in the remake) blocking the path.
'''Firebrand''' is a move used by [[Mario]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. It is the opposite of Luigi's [[Thunderhand]]. The move is taught by the [[Fire and Thunder Gods|Fire God]] in the [[Fire Palace]], and [[Dash (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|an advanced technique]] using the Firebrand is taught by the [[Jellyfish Sisters]], allowing Mario to burn Luigi so he can charge ahead extremely quickly. This can be used to pass through fast-moving spiked barrels, as well as move cannon ball-like objects and knock down [[Nokottasu]]s ([[Big Koopa Troopa]]s in the remake) blocking the path. To use this move, the player must have Mario as the lead brother, switch to the Firebrand command, and hold down {{button|gba|A}}, which causes Mario to conjure up a fireball. After fully charging the move, releasing {{button|gba|A}} will make Mario create a fireball that can be used to light [[Torch (object)|Torch]]es.


Firebrand can light [[Torch (object)|Torch]]es and can be used offensively against enemies in battle. Some enemies like [[Glurp]]s or [[Spiky Snifit]]s have a weakness to the Firebrand, and in a few cases, they can only be damaged by it. Other enemies (like [[Bowletta]]'s normal form or the [[Limbo Bro]]s.) get healed by it instead. They can also use the [[Fire Bros. (move)|Fire Bros.]] [[Bros. Attack]], which involves Mario flinging fireballs at Luigi, who then launches them at the enemy with his [[hammer]] (in the remake, Mario rapidly tosses fireballs into the air to create a huge fireball before Luigi launches it towards a single enemy with his hammer). A more powerful variant is Super Fire Bros., however using it uses up more BP and (may) need Mario to use [[Syrup]] more often. Here, Mario can create a huge fireball when Luigi hits smaller fireballs back at him, and once the attack ends, Mario bounces off of Luigi to spike it at the enemy for more damage and possibly inflict the [[Burn]] status (in the remake, Luigi hits the huge fireball upwards so Mario can spike it, and it also creates a shockwave which damages other enemies).
In battle, the Firebrand can be used offensively against enemies, and to when using it, the player must press {{button|gba|A}} when Mario fully charges the fireball to perform the move successfully. Failure in doing so will result in Mario scorching himself and the move dealing less damage. Some enemies like [[Glurp]]s or [[Spiky Snifit]]s have a weakness to the Firebrand, and in a few cases, they can only be damaged by it. Other enemies (like [[Bowletta]]'s normal form, the [[Beanerang Bro]]s in the original game's English and European versions, or the [[Limbo Bro]]s) get healed by it instead.
 
Mario can also use the [[Fire Bros. (move)|Fire Bros.]] [[Bros. Attack]] once they learn the Dash technique, which involves him flinging fireballs at Luigi, who then launches them at the enemy with his [[hammer]] (in the remake, Mario rapidly tosses fireballs into the air to create a huge fireball before Luigi launches it towards a single enemy with his hammer). A [[Advanced Command|more powerful variant]] is the Super Fire Bros., however using it uses up more [[Bros. Point]]s in the remake. Here, Mario can create a huge fireball when Luigi hits smaller fireballs back at him, and once the attack ends, Mario bounces off of Luigi to spike it at the enemy for more damage and possibly inflict the [[Burn]] status (in the remake, Luigi hits the huge fireball upwards so Mario can spike it, and it also creates a shockwave which damages other enemies).


Also in the remake, Firebrand can be used to perform a [[First Strike]]. If this is done, enemies may be burned at the start of the battle.
Also in the remake, Firebrand can be used to perform a [[First Strike]]. If this is done, enemies may be burned at the start of the battle.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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FirebrandfreeLuigi.png|Mario freeing Luigi with his Firebrand
FirebrandfreeLuigi.png|Mario freeing Luigi with his Firebrand
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==Trivia==
*Using the Firebrand on red [[Oho Jee]]s in the overworld will cause them to go wild and attack Mario and Luigi, forcing them into a battle.
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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Revision as of 10:49, April 22, 2019

Mario and Luigi using the Firebrand and Thunderhand respectively in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
Artwork of Mario using the Firebrand, with Luigi using the Thunderhand

Firebrand is a move used by Mario in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. It is the opposite of Luigi's Thunderhand. The move is taught by the Fire God in the Fire Palace, and an advanced technique using the Firebrand is taught by the Jellyfish Sisters, allowing Mario to burn Luigi so he can charge ahead extremely quickly. This can be used to pass through fast-moving spiked barrels, as well as move cannon ball-like objects and knock down Nokottasus (Big Koopa Troopas in the remake) blocking the path. To use this move, the player must have Mario as the lead brother, switch to the Firebrand command, and hold down A Button, which causes Mario to conjure up a fireball. After fully charging the move, releasing A Button will make Mario create a fireball that can be used to light Torches.

In battle, the Firebrand can be used offensively against enemies, and to when using it, the player must press A Button when Mario fully charges the fireball to perform the move successfully. Failure in doing so will result in Mario scorching himself and the move dealing less damage. Some enemies like Glurps or Spiky Snifits have a weakness to the Firebrand, and in a few cases, they can only be damaged by it. Other enemies (like Bowletta's normal form, the Beanerang Bros in the original game's English and European versions, or the Limbo Bros) get healed by it instead.

Mario can also use the Fire Bros. Bros. Attack once they learn the Dash technique, which involves him flinging fireballs at Luigi, who then launches them at the enemy with his hammer (in the remake, Mario rapidly tosses fireballs into the air to create a huge fireball before Luigi launches it towards a single enemy with his hammer). A more powerful variant is the Super Fire Bros., however using it uses up more Bros. Points in the remake. Here, Mario can create a huge fireball when Luigi hits smaller fireballs back at him, and once the attack ends, Mario bounces off of Luigi to spike it at the enemy for more damage and possibly inflict the Burn status (in the remake, Luigi hits the huge fireball upwards so Mario can spike it, and it also creates a shockwave which damages other enemies).

Also in the remake, Firebrand can be used to perform a First Strike. If this is done, enemies may be burned at the start of the battle.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Using the Firebrand on red Oho Jees in the overworld will cause them to go wild and attack Mario and Luigi, forcing them into a battle.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Dutch Vuurvingers
Fire Fingers
German Feuerhand
Feuer-Sprint (used on Luigi)
Firehand
Fire-Sprint
Italian Mano di Fuoco
Potere di Fuoco (by the Jellyfish Sisters)
Firehand
Fire Power