The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows

Master the Major Burrows boss fight in Super Mario Galaxy with our expert guide. Learn the best strategies to stun and defeat this tricky mole boss and claim your Power Star!

Alright, let's tackle Major Burrows! This is the boss fight at the end of the Gusty Garden Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy. You'll arrive on a planet where you'll first see Major Burrows chasing a Star Bunny. We need to help that bunny out!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Major Burrows: A large mole boss. He is vulnerable after being stunned by a ground pound. Spin attacks are his main weakness. His shell is spiky and will damage you if you try to jump on it.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Helping the Bunny: Major Burrows is chasing a Star Bunny. Your job is to stun him by ground pounding near him. Once he's stunned, quickly perform a spin attack to damage him.
2. Phase 2: Burrows Chases You: After the first hit, Major Burrows will start chasing you. You absolutely cannot jump on his spiky shell. Wait for him to emerge from the ground and then ground pound near him again to stun him. Follow up with another spin attack.
3. Phase 3: Angry and Fast: In his final phase, Major Burrows gets really angry and turns red. He'll burrow and move much faster. The key here is to stun him with a ground pound. But be careful! If you try to spin attack him right away, he'll charge at you and hurt you. Instead, as he's charging, ground pound *again* to stun him. Then, quickly chase him down and spin attack him. He won't run for long before burrowing again, so you'll need to repeat this stun-and-chase cycle until he's defeated.

Strategy:

• Stun is Key: The ground pound is your best friend here. It's the only way to make Major Burrows vulnerable. Aim to land it close enough to him to trigger the stun animation.
• Spin Attack for Damage: Once he's stunned, get in those spin attacks! That's how you chip away at his health.
• Watch for the Charge: In the final phase, the most dangerous part is when he charges at you. Don't panic; use that charge as an opportunity to land another ground pound and stun him again.
• Don't Touch the Shell: Seriously, his shell is spiky. Avoid jumping on him directly.
• Patience Pays Off: This fight isn't about speed, it's about timing. Learn his patterns, especially in the final phase, and you'll take him down.

Once you defeat Major Burrows, you'll be able to grab the Power Star and finish the Gusty Garden Galaxy! Nice work!