Editing Heart Point

{{about|the life points in the ''Super Mario'' RPGs|the points from [[Yoshi's Story]]|[[♥]]}}
[[File:PMTTYD Level up Heart.png|thumb|A Heart Point icon in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'']]
{{quote2|{{color|HP|blue}} shows a character's health. Taking damage causes it to decrease. Characters will [[Down|faint]] if their HP reaches zero.|Guide|[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]}}
'''HP''' (which stands for "'''Heart Points'''," "'''Health Points'''," or "'''Hit Points'''," depending on the game using it) is a game mechanic that denotes the health of a character or object in numerous [[Genre#Role-playing games|role-playing game]]s, including those related to the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, as well as the [[Luigi's Mansion (series)|''Luigi's Mansion'' series]]. HP can be restored using healing [[List of items|items]] such as [[Mushroom]]s, as well as [[Recovery Block]]s (from the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], the Japanese version of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and all versions of [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|its 3DS remake]], ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''). [[Mario]] can also restore his HP from small hearts that can be found on the field or by defeating enemies.

When a given character's HP reaches zero, they are [[down]]ed. If the last [[party member]] (or just Mario, in the first two ''Paper Mario'' games) is downed, the player will receive a [[Game Over]] unless they have a [[Life Shroom]] (or any other type of life-restorative) in stock. To decrease the chance of this happening, Mario and the other playable characters can increase their maximum HP when [[Level up|leveling up]] in most games.
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==History==
'''NOTE''': A {{wp|tooltip}} designates what "HP" stands for in a given game.
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:SMRPG HP.png|frame|left]]
Certain ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' enemies (such as [[Dry Bones]]) are stated by [[Mallow]]'s [[Thought Peek]] ability to have zero {{hover|HP|Hit Points}}, although this really means that they are immune to all attacks but Magic ones, which destroy them in one hit.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, [[List of Super Smash Bros. series bosses#Master Hand|Master Hand]] and [[List of Super Smash Bros. series bosses#Crazy Hand|Crazy Hand]] appear with {{hover|HP|Hit Points}} instead of percent digits. Additionally, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and subsequent games allow the players to choose to substitute {{hover|HP|Hit Points}} instead of percent digits in Stamina Mode. If a character's {{hover|HP|Hit Points}} reaches zero, they will enter a fainting animation. Bosses will be defeated, and players will lose their stock.

===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
*Mario starts with a maximum of 10 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, which can be increased by five with each [[Level-Up]] until he reaches 50 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, in addition to any [[Badge]]s that affect {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}.
*Mario's [[party member|partners]] no longer have separate {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}; partners are instead stunned whenever taking damage.

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[File:Levelup PM2.png|thumb|Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} increases after a [[Level Up|Level-Up]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''.]]
*Like in ''Paper Mario'', Mario starts with 10 {{hover|HP|Health Points}}, which can be increased by five with each Level-Up, although in this game, his {{hover|HP|Health Points}} can exceed 50 this way.
*Each of Mario's partners once again has separate {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. Mario's {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} can now be reduced to zero on the field, rather than staying at one like in the previous game.
*Partners can have their {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} further increased when upgraded at [[Merlon]]'s house, at the cost of three [[Shine Sprite]]s.
*Collecting Heart Points on the field now heals both Mario and the partner currently following him.

====''Super Paper Mario''====
*Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], and [[Bowser]] all share the same {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. They start with 10 {{hover|HP|Health Points}}, and their maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} increases by five for every other Level-Up received. {{hover|HP|Health Points}} can also be increased by using [[HP Plus (Super Paper Mario)|HP Plus]] items.
*Some enemies and bosses, such as [[Fracktail]] and [[Mr. I]]'s, have their {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} listed as "??" These enemies are always defeated with either a set number of attacks or a special maneuver regardless of the player's level. Conventional methods of attack may not work.

====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====
*Mario now starts with a maximum of 20 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, which increases by five with each [[MAX UP Heart|HP-Up Heart]] up to a total capacity of 100 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}.

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====
[[File:PMCS Max HP Up.png|thumb|Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} increases in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''.]]
*Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} can be increased by 25 from a [[MAX UP Heart|Max HP up!]] after he rescues a [[Big Paint Star]], beginning at 50 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} and reaching a total capacity of 200 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}.

====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====
*Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} is again increased by obtaining MAX UP Hearts on the field, adding either five, ten, or 20 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} depending on the size of the heart. Like in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'', Mario's HP begins at 50 and caps at 200.
*Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} can exceed 200 when he uses a [[Heart Plus]] accessory in battle, though the extra {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} are removed afterwards.
*Additionally, the [[Oarsman]]'s boat and [[Bowser's Airship]] can sustain five hits before being wrecked, rather than using Mario's {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}.
*[[Hole Punch]] is the only boss in the game that can lower Mario's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}; with each hole in his body, Mario's {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} is halved. In order to restore his maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, the player must find the piece missing from Mario's body or complete the battle.
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PM Heart Point Battle Sprite.png|''[[Paper Mario]]''
Heart Point.png|thumb|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
SPM HP display.png|thumb|''[[Super Paper Mario]]''
PMSS Status HP.png|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
PMCS HP Text.png|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
PMTOK vehicle heart icon.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' (vehicle {{hover|HP|Hit Points}})
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===''Luigi's Mansion'' series===
[[File:Ghost Heart.png|thumb|left|A [[ghost's heart]]]]
[[File:Gooigi and Luigi.jpg|thumb|Luigi and [[Gooigi]]'s {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} in the [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS remake]]]]
In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', Luigi has a maximum of 100 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. Most [[ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghost]]s have their own {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} revealed by [[ghost's heart|their hearts]], while [[Boo]]s instead indicate their health with an electrified purple cloud. For instance, [[King Boo]] has 500 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, and the remaining [[portrait ghost]]s each have 100 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. [[Boolossus]] is an exception, as its health is instead measured by how many of the 15 Boos remain on the field during the fight. The [[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|3DS remake]] introduces [[Gooigi]], who has 50 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}, and [[amiibo]] support, allowing for more methods of restoring {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. In the [[Hidden Mansion]] in the 3DS remake, all ghosts, including portrait ghosts and Boos, have their health increased by a factor of 1.5 compared to them in the original game.
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The frame and quality for Boss gallery ghosts ([[Chauncey]], [[Bogmire]], Boolossus, and King Boo) are determined by how high Luigi's health is after he captures the ghost.
*'''Bronze:''' If Luigi fails to keep his health above 60 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}.
*'''Silver:''' If Luigi's health is kept above 60 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} at the end of the battle.
*'''Gold:''' If Luigi's health has not fallen below 90 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} at the end of the battle. This is the highest-quality painting for boss ghosts. 
*'''Platinum:''' For non-boss ghosts, Luigi must drain 140 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} in one go. For boss ghosts, he must finish the battle with at least 95 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. This frame is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS remake.
''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' introduces stronger variants of the regular ghosts, which have increased health. While Luigi scales the [[Scarescraper]], allies can revive him after he loses all his health, bringing him back with 20 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. These additions return in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', where Gooigi now has a maximum of 25 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} that regenerate over time, and Luigi's maximum health has been reduced to 99 {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. Miniature variants of the [[Mini Goob|Goobs]] and [[Mini Hammer|Hammers]] are introduced, both of which have zero health and thus can be vacuumed without resistance once stunned with a flash.

''[[Luigi's Mansion Arcade]]'' opts to represent Luigi's health with only two hearts, which together act as a gauge. Each attack deals half of a heart of damage, essentially giving Luigi four {{hover|HP|Heart Points}}. The ghosts in this game also have reduced health compared to them in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', which the arcade game is based on. Upon losing all health, the player can insert more credits to get a Continue Boost, which restores Luigi to full health.
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LM Heart Sprite.png|''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''
LMDM Heart.png|''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''
Luigi Arcade Heart.png|''[[Luigi's Mansion Arcade]]''
Luigi Arcade Ghost Heart.png|''Luigi's Mansion Arcade''
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===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', the [[Woohoo Blend]], which is made at [[Starbeans Cafe]], can increase the max number of HP a character has by four/two points. In the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series following ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', the player can use [[Bean|Heart Beans]] to increase a character's max HP by one point or three points in the case of Heart Bean DXs.
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MLSS Heart.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
MLSSBMHP.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''
Stat HP MLPiT.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
StatHPMLBIS.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
MLDT Stat HP.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
MLPJ Average HP Card.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' ([[Battle Card (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam)|Battle Card]])
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===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
[[File:PDSMBE-HeartOrb.png|frame|left|[[Heart Orb]]]]
In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', each teammate's {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} on the player's team is totaled for their health bar when they play a course. For this reason, individual teammates cannot be KO'd, but the entire team can if its total {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} reaches zero. Clearing [[Heart Orb]]s or using {{hover|HP|Heart Point}}-recovering Skills replenishes the player's team's health bar. Several teammates have the Awoken Skill Health Boost to raise the player's team's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} upon entering a course, as do several Leader and Helper Skills. The player can also raise a teammate's maximum {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} by de-powering teammates that provide {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} [[List of plus bonuses in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition|plus bonuses]], each plus bonus increasing {{hover|HP|Heart Points}} by ten.
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===''Mario + Rabbids'' series===
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', Power Orbs/Power Runes can be exchanged within the [[List of Skill Trees in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle|Skill Trees]] for various health upgrades. In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', [[Skill Prism]]s replace this function in the Skill Trees.
*'''Extra Health''' increases a hero's maximum {{hover|HP|Health Points}} a total of two, three, or four times depending on who is being upgraded.
*'''Mushroom Mend'''/'''Heal Sponge''' increases the potency of healing items/sources.
*'''{{hover|HP|Health Points}} Chill Out''' recovers 15% of a hero's health after combat.
[[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] have various Health Point techniques that can be upgraded through the Skill Trees.

Additionally, in ''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle'', everyone's maximum {{hover|HP|Health Points}} increases after each world is cleared.
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MRKB HP Icon.png|''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''
MRSOH HP Icon.png|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
HP Recover icon MRSOH.png|''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'' (HP recovered icon after clearing a battle)
Max HP Up icon MRSOH.png|''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'' (Max HP increase icon upon leveling up)
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===''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''===
Heart Points<ref name=SMBWDirect>Nintendo of America (August 31, 2023). [https://youtu.be/G0m_uNaSres Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 8.31.2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 31, 2023.</ref> are not used to restore health in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''; instead, they measure how much the player has helped other players online. The player can earn Heart Points in different ways, including giving [[List of power-ups|power-up]]s to other players, reviving their [[Ghost (form)|ghost]]s, and reaching the [[Goal Pole]] at the same time as all other players in the course.
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==See also==
*[[Health Meter]]
*[[Flower Point]]
*[[Badge Point]]
*[[Star Point]]

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ハートポイント
|JapR=Hāto Pointo
|JapM=Heart Point
|ChiS=生命点数<ref>From [[iQue]]'s romanization of ''Paper Mario'': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj23Urolr1I (11:45)</ref>
|ChiSR=Shēngmìng Diǎnshù
|ChiSM=Life Point
|Ger=KP - Kraftpunkt <br> HP - Herzpunkt (''Superstar Saga'')
|GerM=Power Point <br> Heart Point
|SpaA=VIT - Vitalidad
|SpaAM=Vitality
|SpaE=PC - Punto Corazón (''Paper Mario'' series)<br>Vida (''Mario & Luigi'' series)<br>PV (''Super Mario RPG'')
|SpaEM=Heart Point<br>Life<br>Presumably stands for ''Puntos de vida'' (Life Points)
|Fre=PC - Point Cœur (''Paper Mario'' series)<br>PV - Points de Vie (''Mario & Luigi'' series)
|FreM=Heart Point<br>Life Points
|Dut=HP - Hartpunten
|DutM=Heart Points
|Ita=PV - Punti Vita
|Ita2=PS - Punti Salute <small>(''Mario + Rabbids'' series)</small>
|ItaM=Life Points
|Ita2M=Health Points
|Por=PV - Pontos de Vida
|PorM=Life Points
|Rus=ОЗ - Очко здоровья
|RusR=OZ - Ochko zdorov'ya
|RusM=Health Point
}}

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