Master Belch
 ゲップーGeppū | |||||
 Appearance inEarthBound | |||||
| Stats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 650 | PP 0 | Offense 50 | |||
| Defense 88 | Speed 16 | Guts 20 | |||
| PSI strengths/weaknesses | |||||
| Fire 75% | Freeze 75% | Flash 50% | |||
| Paralysis 10% | Brainshock 0% | Hypnosis 99% | |||
| Experience/money yields | |||||
| Exp. 12509 | Money $664 | ||||
| Locations | |||||
| Belch's Base | |||||
Master Belch is an employ ofGiygas and a minor antagonist inEarthBound and the boss ofhis base. Despite his gross appearance, Belch is the individual responsible for the kidnappings of severalMr. Saturns and for releasing zombies inThreed, which went on to terrorize the place.[1]
His favorite food isFly Honey, which is obtained by defeating theBoogey Tent. Once this item is used in battle against Belch, he will occasionally waste turns eating it instead of fighting. Without using the Fly Honey he will automatically heal with every attack dealt, making the fight normally impossible without. However, an exploit makes it possible to defeat him without Fly Honey, which is done by making him feel strange, which may cause him to exhale his nauseating breath on himself making himself nauseous. Because his auto healing ability does not apply to damage dealt fromstatus ailments, he will be defeated upon taking 650 damage from nausea.
Once beaten, the way toMilky Well back throughSaturn Valley is opened.
Master Belch later re-appears as a boss inDeep Darkness, having renamed himselfMaster Barf. That area also includes theBig Pile of Puke enemy, which seems to be a sprite recolor of Master Belch.
He is voiced by Hirozaku Koyano.[2]
| Text | Effect |
|---|---|
| Burp and blow nauseating breath | One party member becomes nauseous |
| Call for help | May summon aSlimy Little Pile to the battle |
| Start a continuous attack | Deals multiple hits of damage to one party member |
| Edge closer | No effect |
| Lose his mind by wolfing down "Fly Honey" | No effect |
EarthBound Player's Guide description
"Belch's weakness for Fly Honey is legendary. After beating the Tent in Threed, you can find a jar of this stuff. Feed it to Belch right at the start of the fight. After a round or two, Belch will go nuts for the Honey and forget about attacking you. Keep battling him with your strongest attacks."
Gallery
Clay model of Master Belch.
References
- ↑"Yeah, I worked for the zombies, but I betrayed them too. I'm a con man, so I know the score. Belch gives life to the zombies, but Belch works for Giygas, who I heard might be female. Well, I'm not really sure whether Giygas is a male or a female. I'm a helpful con man, don't you think?" - NPC
- ↑In-game credits; "Sampling Voices"
