How to Beat Culex 3D (Secret Boss) in Super Mario RPG Remake
Culex 3D Boss Data
| Name | HP | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Culex 3D |
8999 | None |
| Location | ||
| Monstro Town Sealed Door (Post-Game, Requires Extra Shiny Stone) | ||
| Rewards | ||
| Crystal Shard: A symbol of ultimate strength.. | ||
Super Mario RPG Remake How to Unlock Culex 3D Secret Boss Fight
- Equip characters with gear that resists elemental attacks.
- Focus on taking down each Elemental Crystal during the fight.
- Buff the party with Geno Boost but be prepared to reapply it multiple times during the fight.
- Save FP for Geno’s Geno Flash to deal damage to all targets.
- Bring as many healing items as you can.
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Equip characters with gear that resist elemental attacks.
It is highly recommended for the party to equip accessories that negates or reduces magic damage dealt by the Elemental Crystals. Below are some recommended pieces of gear to use, especially for support character like Peach and Mallow who are responsibly for keeping the team alive using skills.
| Name | Stats | Description and Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Amulet | Attack +7, Mg.Attack +7, Defense +7, Mg.Defense +7, Speed -5 | Great item, bad smell! Reduces elemental damage taken by 50%. |
| B’tub Ring (Peach Only) | – | You’ll win her heart with this! Reduces elemental damage taken by 50%. |
| Quartz Charm | – | Shining source of power! Damage dealt increased by 50% and damage taken reduced by 50%. Also nullifies instant death. |
| Safety Ring | Defense +5, Mg.Defense +5, Speed +5 | Guards against mortal blows. Ignore damage from elemental attacks. Nullifies all status ailments except instant death. |
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Focus on taking down each Elemental Crystal during the fight.
Each enhanced Elemental Crystal fighting alongside Culex 3D will deal strong magic damage (based on their color) even if you have some of the accessories above equipped. In addition, they some of the Elemental Crystals can use attacks that various status ailments on their target.
Focus on having the team attack a crystal based on the enemy’s weaknesses as shown in the table below.
Elemental Crystals (3D)
| Name | HP | Details | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Crystal 3D | 1620 | Has access to different status-inflicting attacks. Weak to jump damage. | Have Mario target it with Ultra Jump. |
| Earth Crystal 3D | 3780 | Has access to Fear debuff, elemental and non-elemental magic. Weak to lightning damage. | Have Mallow target it with Shocker. |
| Water Crystal 3D | 2520 | Has access to elemental and non-elemental magic attacks. Weak to fire damage. | Have Mario target it with Ultra Flame. |
| Fire Crystal 3D | 3150 | Has access to elemental magic attacks. Weak to ice damage. | Have Mallow target it with Snowy. |
Buff the party with Geno Boost but be prepared to reapply it multiple times during the fight.
Be sure to set up Geno Boost on your main attackers to increase their damage output and defense against Culex 3D and the Elemental Crystals. Culex 3D, however, can remove any buffs you apply on the team so reapply Geno Boost when you need to.
Save FP for Geno’s Geno Flash.
You can whittle down the HP of each Elemental Crystal by using Geno’s Geno Flash attack which is not affected by attribute resistances that the crystals have. It also helps that the multi-target move can also chip away at Culex 3D’s own HP, making the FP cost more efficient.
Use Triple Moves to stack damage on Culex 3D.
Once Culex 3D is alone, pull out all the stops and unleash the Star Riders Triple Move with Mario, Geno, and Mallow. The powerful attack is essentially a huge source of damage that does not expend any FP to use.
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Bring as many healing items as you can.
The fight against Culex 3D is the game’s hardest battle so do not hesitate to burn through all of your Pick Me Ups and other healing items to seize victory. For this reason, stock up on as many consumables as you can before fighting the secret superboss.
What are Boss Rematch Battles?
Post-game battles against enhanced versions of various story bosses.
Boss Rematch battles are special battles that allow you to fight more powerful versions of certain story bosses after beating the game. These post-game bosses have increased HP, damage output, and have brand new moves that make them even more challenging to take down than their weaker counterparts.
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How to Unlock Boss Rematch Battles
Head to Marrymore Hotel after beating the game to begin Boss Rematch battles.
To begin the post-game Rematch Battles, head to the Marrymore Hotel after getting the Stay Voucher from Toad. Spending the night at the hotel will then trigger new story events that lets you return to previous areas to battle enhanced versions of bosses in the game.
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| Scratchy-Throat Belome |
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| Engine 023 Booster |
Extra-Fancy Bundt |
| Mario-Style Jinx |
Duel-Ready Johnny |
| Culex 3D |
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|---|---|
| Best Builds for Each Character | |
| Mario |
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| Peach |
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| Croco (1st Battle) | Mack |
| Belome (1st Battle) | Bowyer |
| Croco (2nd Battle) | Punchinello |
| Booster | Knife Guy and Grate Guy |
| Bundt and Raspberry | King Calamari |
| Johnny | Speardovich |
| Belome (2nd Battle) | Megasmilax |
| Birdo | Dodo |
| Valentina | Czar Dragon |
| Zombone | Axem Rangers |
| Magikoopa | Boomer |
| Exor | Countdown |
| Cloaker and Domino | Clerk |
| Manager | Director |
| Factory Chief | Smithy |
| Culex | |
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