Super Mario RPG Remake: How to Beat Culex (Secret Boss)
20.11.2023 - 09:33
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The brings back many beloved features from the original game, including the elusive secret boss, Culex. Like the original, Culex is not a required boss to beat; instead, it can be tracked down and unlocked optionally. However, tread carefully as Culex puts up a tougher fight than one might anticipate.
Culex will need to be unlocked before Mario and friends can fight him. To reach Culex, the large ominous locked door in Monstro Town must be opened. Once opened, ensure everyone is prepared for a long and difficult encounter. It's recommended to wait until reaching level 20 before attempting this fight.
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Upon reaching Monstro Town, Mario discovers a large black door that's sealed shut. The hidden boss, Culex, lies behind it, but opening it will require Mario to retrieve a specific item that's easy to miss. First, Mario will need to go and purchase Fireworks in Moleville. In the northern part of town, a house with a mole inside sells Fireworks for 500 coins each. For this task, Mario only needs to purchase one set. After that, head outside, where five wooden crates will be off to the right of the house. Here, Mario will need to make a trade with the small Mole standing by the crates.
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She might be hard to spot as she is on the opposite side of the crates, but she's standing where the missing crate would be. Speak with her; she will be willing to trade a Shiny Stone in exchange for the Fireworks you just purchased. With the Shiny Stone, head back to Monstro Town in. Approach the sealed door with the Shiny Stone, and the seal on it will be broken. Note that the fight will not begin immediately upon entering. Culex will offer a challenge, and you can decide the challenge if you aren't ready and return later.
As stated previously, this challenge is no simple task. Culex is a very difficult enemy and not one to be taken lightly. It is recommended to hold off on this fight until reaching at least level 20 with a good team and items. Even then, this will still be a tough fight, so the higher the level, the better.
Before heading into the fight with Culex, there are a few items Mario will need to pick up. The most highly recommended are theLazy Shell Weapon and Lazy Shell Armor. To get these items, Mario will need to bring seeds and fertilizer to a gardener in Rose Town. The seed can be acquired by fighting Megasmilax in Bean Valley, while the fertilizer can be obtained from a Beezo that appears to be floating on the eastern side of Nimbus Land, but only after defeating Valentina. Return both items to the Gardener, who will hand over both Lazy Shell items.
The Lazy Shell Weapon is only