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Culex Secret Boss Unlock and Battle Guide
Super Mario RPG (2023)

Culex Secret Boss Unlock and Battle Guide

Unlock and defeat the secret Culex boss in super mario rpg 2023. Requires a Shiny Stone, best party is Mario, Geno, and Peach.

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Unlock and defeat the secret Culex boss in super mario rpg 2023. Requires a Shiny Stone, best party is Mario, Geno, and Peach.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to Monstro Town and locate the ominous black door next to the Item Shop. This door is initially locked.
  2. 2
    Travel to Moleville and find a young mole hiding behind some boxes in the center of town. She will offer to trade a Shiny Stone for fireworks.
  3. 3
    Enter the house to the left of the young mole. Inside, speak with the mole working at a counter in the corner. He will sell you fireworks for 500 coins.
  4. 4
    Return to the young mole in Moleville and give her the fireworks to receive the Shiny Stone.
  5. 5
    Go back to the black door in Monstro Town and interact with it. You can now enter to face Culex.

Best Party for Culex:

  • Mario
  • Geno
  • Peach

Best Equipment For Culex:

Mario

  • Weapon: Lazy Shell
  • Armor: Hero Shirt (Super Suit if you have it)
  • Accessory: Attack Scarf

Geno

  • Weapon: Star Gun
  • Armor: Star Cape
  • Accessory: Safety Ring

Peach

  • Weapon: Frying Pan
  • Armor: Lazy Shell (Armor)
  • Accessory: Jinx Belt

Culex - Stats and Weaknesses:

  • Culex: HP 4,096. Weaknesses: None. Resistances: Status Effects.
  • Fire Crystal: HP 2,500. Weaknesses: Ice. Resistances: Fire.
  • Water Crystal: HP 1,800. Weaknesses: Fire. Resistances: Ice.
  • Wind Crystal: HP 800. Weaknesses: Jump. Resistances: Lighting.
  • Earth Crystal: HP 3,200. Weaknesses: Lighting. Resistances: Jump.

How to Defeat Culex in Monstro Town:

Culex is a secret boss that appears with four elemental crystals. Each turn, Culex and the crystals will attack your party. Peach is essential for healing and reviving. You can either focus attacks on Culex directly while keeping your party healed, or target the crystals first. The crystals disappear a round after Culex does. If the crystals are causing trouble, prioritize the Wind Crystal (weak to Mallow’s Shocker/Thunderbolt) as it can inflict sleep and mushroom status. Next, target the Earth Crystal (weak to Mario’s Ultra Jump). The Water Crystal is weak to Mario’s Ultra Flame, and the Fire Crystal is weak to Mallow’s Snowy. Once only Culex remains, use all your party’s abilities while ensuring Peach can still heal, as Culex deals significant damage.

Tips
  • Geno Boost is effective for buffing Mario, but be prepared to reapply it as Culex can remove buffs with Shredder.
  • Peach is crucial for healing and reviving due to the high damage output of Culex and his crystals.
  • Mario can exploit the Fire and Earth Crystals' weaknesses with his Jump and Fireball attacks.
  • Mallow is effective against the Wind and Water Crystals with his Shocker, Thunderbolt, and Snowy attacks.
  • The Crystals have their own unique attacks, so be aware of their abilities. For example, the Wind Crystal can inflict sleep and mushroom status.
  • Culex himself has no weaknesses, so focus all your offensive power on him once the crystals are dealt with.

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