Stairface Ogre
Template:Species-infobox Stairface Ogres are enormous Thwomp-like enemy creatures wielding a stamp-like mallet found predominantly in Bowser's Kingdom, as well as the Metro Kingdom within Super Mario Odyssey. They are called the locals of Bowser's Kingdom within the in-game brochure. Their primary means of attack is to smash their staircase-shaped mallet down where Mario is standing, which allows Mario to climb up their mallets. Before swinging down their mallets, they telegraph where they are about to attack Mario. Stairface Ogres can be defeated by performing a Ground Pound on top of their head or by poking the yellow gem on their forehead while controlling a Pokio. After a Stairface Ogre is defeated, it makes a wailing sound and explodes. Its face bears a striking resemblance to a Thwomp or Whomp, though they seem to be based off of the mythological oni, which is sometimes seen as a Japanese counterpart to the ogre.
Bowser's Kingdom brochure description
Terrifying Gatekeepers
Don't run afoul of the Stairface Ogres that guard this kingdom. When they spot an intruder, they bring their huge mallets down, no questions asked. On the other hand, you have to admire their tenacity and work ethic. The scars on their faces show that they don't give up easily.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドンスケ[?] Donsuke |
From 「ドンドン」 (dondon), Japanese onomatopoeia for a booming sound; also referred to as 「オニ族」 (oni-zoku, "Oni Tribe") under Locals. | |
| Chinese | 咚力士[?] Dōng lìshì |
From 咚 (onomatopoeia for a booming sound) and 力士 (rikishi, a professional sumo wrestler) | |
| Dutch | Stairface Ogre[?] | - | |
| German | Treppengrauser[?] | From Treppen (stairs) and grausen (to dread) | |
| Italian | Scalorco[?] | From scala (stair) and orco (orc) | |
| Korean | 쿵깨비[?] Kungkkaebi |
From 쿵 (onomatopoeia for a booming sound) and 도깨비 (Korean goblin) | |
| Russian | Ступорыло[?] Stuporylo |
From ступа stupa (mortar) or ступеньки stupen'ki (stairs) and рыло rylo (snout) | |
| Spanish | Peldañogro[?] | From peldaño (stair) and ogro (ogre) |
