In SM64: Beyond the Cursed Mirror, badges can be used to augment most of Mario's stats, and are purchased from merchants found in both the overworlds and several levels. Most badges are intended to provide some form of benefit that will make give the player an easier time playing through the hack, but a select few intentionally increase the difficulty of the hack when equipped. Early badges will typically have an effect on Mario's hit points and available mana, whereas badges obtained later on in the hack can have more drastic effects, including altering aspects of Mario's movement.