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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Part 71

Part 71 of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story covers battles against Bowser Memory L, Junker X, and Dark Star X. Learn strategies and tips.

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Part 71 of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story covers battles against Bowser Memory L, Junker X, and Dark Star X. Learn strategies and tips.

Walkthrough
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    Bowser Memory L Battle: This boss is fought alongside Bowser Memory MX. The primary challenge is Bowser Memory L's ability to revive its partner. Aim to deal damage evenly. Initially, use both Mario and Luigi's turns to deal a Falling Star Special to L, then M, then L again, swapping turns. If executed consistently, you should be able to KO Bowser Memory L, then M on the next turn. If you need to restore SP (Special Points), heal both Mario and Luigi's SP to maintain the pattern. If Bowser Memory L attempts to revive its partner, use a Green Shell on it. If successful, Bowser Memory L may not be able to revive its partner, who will fall on the next Special.
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    Alternate SP-conserving method for Bowser Memory L: Perform the initial Falling Star on L to even out HP. Then, use Snack Basket each turn. This prevents the need for double-healing and deals slightly more damage.
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    Junker X Battle: This boss is located in the Challenge Node -> Gauntlet. It costs 1,800 Coins to attempt, has 15 turns, and offers a prize of 9,000 Coins. Junker X has 3,080 HP (4,620 with C. Medal) and 0 EXP/Coins. Its attacks include Thwomp (jump to delay and dodge), Garbage Toss-and-Tackle (jump over), and Garbage Bin (jump over all but Cheep Cheep). The boss may toss Luigi into one of the Trash Bins; keep track of which bin Luigi entered and defeat it.
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    Trash Bin Sub-Bosses: These have 143 HP (214 with C. Medal) and 0 EXP/Coins. When emptied, their contents can be Chain Chomp (Hammer counter), Dead Fish (Hammer counter), or Nooz (watch carefully and counter with hammer). The actual attack is a Tackle, which requires you to pull out your hammer when it is close.
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    Strategy for Junker X and Trash Bins: When only Junker X is present, use the Falling Star Special for optimal damage. If Junker X summons Trash Bins and has not taken Luigi, use Snack Basket. If Junker X takes Luigi, repeatedly jump on the Bin Luigi is in. Otherwise, focus on healing or jumping.
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    Dark Star X Battle: This boss is located in the Challenge Node -> Gauntlet. Class #6 costs 2,500 Coins, has 12 turns, and offers a prize of 12,500 Coins. Dark Star X has 4,030 HP (6,045 with C. Medal) and 0 EXP/Coins. Its attacks include Roll (Hammer deflection), Lasering Shadows (double-jump), Energy Orbs (jump over), Large Laser (hang onto Starlow and get off immediately after it ends), and Laser on the ground (jump over). The Final Attack requires you to press A and B to leave quickly.

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