Axem Rangers Boss Guide

Struggling with the Axem Rangers boss fight in Super Mario RPG (2023)? Get the best party setup, learn the optimal attack order, and discover The Blade's weaknesses to win!

Alright, let's talk about the Axem Rangers! This fight can feel a little overwhelming at first, but with the right strategy, you'll take them down. Think of it like this: you've got five colorful baddies, and then their big robot friend shows up. We need to handle them one by one, and then deal with the big guy.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Pink: 400 HP
• Green: 450 HP
• Black: 550 HP
• Yellow: 600 HP
• Red: 800 HP
• The Blade: 999 HP

Phases:

1. The Axem Rangers: You'll fight them in a specific order.
2. The Blade: After defeating the rangers, Red pilots The Blade.

Strategy:

• Party Setup: Your best bet here is Mario, Mallow, and Peach. Peach is essential for keeping everyone alive with Group Hug, especially since this fight can dish out a lot of damage. Mallow is great because some of the rangers are weak to Ice or Lightning, which he can exploit. Mario is, well, Mario! Make sure everyone has gear that protects against sleep and the mushroom status effect.
• Target Order: You absolutely want to take down Pink first. Why? Because Pink can use healing spells like Mega Recover, and we don't want them undoing all our hard work! After Pink, go for Green. Green uses area-of-effect magic attacks that add up quickly. Next, take out Black. Black can attack twice per turn, so eliminating it early is key. Then, focus on Yellow, who deals the most single-target damage. Finally, take out Red, who might already be weakened by this point.
• Attacking the Rangers: Use Mario's Fireball against Pink, and his Jump attack against Yellow. For everything else, regular attacks are fine. Peach should focus on keeping your party's health above 110 HP with Group Hug, and use Psych Bomb when she can. Mallow should use Snowy against Red and Green, and Shocker against Black and The Blade.
• Facing The Blade: Once you defeat all five Axem Rangers, Red will jump into The Blade. This machine has nearly 1,000 HP and uses Breaker Beam every two turns, which hits everyone for over 100 damage. It's crucial to keep your HP topped up with Peach's Group Hug. Mallow's Shocker is the best way to damage The Blade, while Mario and Peach should use regular attacks.
• Blocking Attacks: Many of the rangers' attacks can be blocked with timed button presses. Keep an eye on the action prompts! For example, Red's Lightning Orb can be blocked as it travels, and Black's Double Slash can be blocked after the first hit. Green's Elegy and Sleep Bubble, and Pink's Sleep Bubble can put your party to sleep, so watch out for those.
• The Blade's Breaker Beam: This is the big one. It hits every two turns. The game will often show it