Cloacker, Domino, and Mad Adder Boss Guide

Learn the best strategies to defeat Cloaker, Domino, and the fused Mad Adder or Bad Adder in this Super Mario RPG (2023) boss guide. Includes stats and moves!

Alright, so you've made it to Weapon World, and it's time to face the second set of minibosses: Cloaker and Domino. They're hanging out pretty much halfway through this area, just before you hit the weapon factory. This fight is a bit unique because it's got two phases, and who you fight second totally depends on who you take down first. Let's get you through this!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Cloaker: Level 20, 1,200 HP, No Weakness
• Domino: Level 20, 900 HP, No Weakness
• Mad Adder: Level 20, 1,500 HP, No Weakness
• Bad Adder: Level 20, 2,500 HP, No Weakness

It's a bummer that none of them have any specific weaknesses, but honestly, their HP isn't too scary. Even Bad Adder, with its 2,500 HP, can be taken down pretty quickly at this stage of the game.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Cloaker and Domino
   Cloaker and Domino will come at you together. Cloaker has 1,200 HP, and Domino has a much lower 900 HP. Domino can be a real pain because she can inflict Fear on your party with moves like Endobubble and Sand Storm.
2. Phase 2: Mad Adder or Bad Adder
   Once you defeat either Cloaker or Domino, the survivor will fuse with a snake.
   • If Cloaker is defeated first, Domino fuses with the snake to become Mad Adder (1,500 HP). Mad Adder uses magic-based attacks like Boulder, Sand Storm, and Storm. Many of these can't be blocked.
   • If Domino is defeated first, Cloaker fuses with the snake to become Bad Adder (2,500 HP). Bad Adder has a more physical move set, including Carni-Kiss, but can also inflict Poison with a special dart. Cloaker himself only has a basic physical attack, and this doesn't change even when he fuses.

Strategy:

• When Cloaker and Domino are both on the field, it's generally a good idea to focus on Domino first. She has less HP and her Fear status can really mess with your team's ability to act.
• Once one of them is down and the Adder appears, your priority should be to defeat the character *riding* the Adder (either Domino or Cloaker, depending on who survived).
• After you've dealt with the rider, unleash everything you've got on the Adder itself. Since neither Mad Adder nor Bad Adder have weaknesses, just keep up the offensive pressure.
• Healing is key! Bad Adder can poison your party, and Mad Adder has several unblockable magic attacks. Having Peach in your party for her occasional healing spells is a really solid choice.
• Don't worry too much about Cloaker's basic attacks; they're easy to block. Just keep an eye on the Adder's special moves.

Honestly, the rewards here are a bit underwhelming. You'll get 40 experience points, but no coins. It might feel like a letdown, especially since you're getting close to the end of the game, but hey, at least the fight is over! Now, brace yourself, because the Weapon Factory is up next, and it's got a whole series of battles waiting for you.