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First Area: Chauncey
Luigi's Mansion

First Area: Chauncey

Learn how to defeat Chauncey, the first boss in Luigi's Mansion, in the Nursery. Get tips on his attacks, patterns, and how to grab the key!

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Learn how to defeat Chauncey, the first boss in Luigi's Mansion, in the Nursery. Get tips on his attacks, patterns, and how to grab the key!

Alright, so you've made it to the Nursery on the second floor. This is where you'll face your first real challenge: Chauncey. He seems like a cute baby, but trust me, he's got some tricks up his sleeve!

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Chauncey: 10 HP
  • Rocking-horses: 5 HP
  • Balls: 7 HP
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Nursery 2F: When you first enter the Nursery, you'll see Chauncey resting. Start by vacuuming one of the rocking horses. This will wake him up and he'll hop on it.
  2. 2
    First Attack: Chauncey wants to play, but his idea of playing involves trying to hurt you. He'll start by sending a couple of rocking horses your way. Just run in the opposite direction they're coming from to easily avoid them.
  3. 3
    Ball Attack: Next, he'll start throwing balls at you. Pay attention to their pattern and dodge them. You'll see a ball lying around the room – vacuum it up and then shoot it right back at him. He'll get stunned for a bit, but then he'll break free and start bouncing around the room.
  4. 4
    Escalate Difficulty: He'll repeat this pattern, but each time it'll get a little faster.
  5. 5
    Second Attempt: On his second attempt, he'll do the same thing. You'll likely catch him during this phase.
  6. 6
    Third Attempt: In the third attempt, he'll ramp it up by sending two rocking horses at you simultaneously. The best way to avoid these is to stand in the middle of the room. You should be able to catch him for good during this phase.
  7. 7
    Victory and Reward: Once Chauncey is safely caught in your Poltergust 3000, head over to the chest in the room. Open it to get the key. This will trigger a cutscene with Professor E. Gadd.
Tips
  • Don't worry too much about aiming for a gold frame on your first try; just focus on beating him. It's definitely doable with a 1/5 difficulty rating for beating him.
  • If you're aiming for that gold frame, the difficulty bumps up to 2/5, so be prepared for a slightly tougher challenge.
  • Remember to keep moving! Chauncey's attacks can be tricky, but dodging is key.
  • Vacuuming the ball and then shooting it at him is your main way to deal damage, so get good at that timing.

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