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STAR HILL [0520]
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

STAR HILL [0520]

Follow our guide to defeat Commander Shroob in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Learn his HP, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome his cowardly tactics.

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Follow our guide to defeat Commander Shroob in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Learn his HP, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome his cowardly tactics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start of Star Hill, collect Copy Flowers, Mix Flowers, and coins. Head north to the next area.
  2. 2
    Defeat the Handfake enemy encountered upon entering the new area.
  3. 3
    Continue down the winding path and defeat the Fly Guy at the next bend.
  4. 4
    Have the Baby Mario and Baby Luigi characters get flattened and enter the slotted hole.
  5. 5
    Use the adult Mario and Luigi characters' Spin Jump ability to power the machine.
  6. 6
    Ride the fan up to the second floor and exit to find items.
  7. 7
    Return to the fan and ride it up to the top floor.
  8. 8
    Exit the fan room and collect the items.
  9. 9
    Regroup at the warp pipe and continue to the next area.
  10. 10
    Head to the left branch to find a large amount of items.
  11. 11
    Go up to the right branch for more items.
  12. 12
    Save your game.
  13. 13
    Continue down the path to initiate a boss battle.
  14. 14
    After the battle, speak with the Star Sprite, who will discuss the battle between Peach and Princess Shroob and urge you to find the last two shards.
  15. 15
    The Star Sprite will open the path to Star Temple. Head across the starry road and enter the warp pipe to enter the temple.

Boss: Commander Shroob

  • HP: 1300

Phases:

  1. Phase 1: Shroob Squad
    • Commander Shroob stays in the back and sends out Shroob squads.
    • Shroobs come out in threes, carrying a large Shroob-omb.
    • They may toss the Shroob-omb at you. They wink before throwing; left eye wink for Luigi, right eye for Mario.
    • Hammer the Shroob-omb back at them to defeat it.
    • Defeat the middle and back Shroobs (each 88 HP). Ignore the front-line Shroob.
    • If the middle and back Shroobs are defeated, the Shroob-omb rolls off the field and explodes, forcing Commander Shroob onto the field.
    • If the front-line Shroob is defeated, the Shroob-omb will roll onto the bros and explode.
  2. Phase 2: Commander Shroob Engaged
    • When Commander Shroob is forced into battle, he will send his army at the bros.
    • If his arms are behind him, he sends a Shroob at Mario. If his arms are in front, he sends a Shroob at Luigi.
    • He will either smack Shroobs towards the bros or fling them in the air. Be ready with hammers.
    • Watch for multiple Shroobs attacking simultaneously.
    • Commander Shroob also fires laser beams like a normal Shroob.
    • Commander Shroob himself is cowardly and doesn't do much damage directly.
    • Use normal attacks on Commander Shroob.
    • Red Shells (Bros. Item) can deal significant damage.
    • After several turns, he will retreat and send another Shroob squad. Repeat the strategy.
Tips
  • Collect Copy Flowers, Mix Flowers, and coins at the start.
  • Use the babies' flattening ability to enter the slotted hole.
  • Utilize the adults' Spin Jump to power the machine.
  • Stock up on items from the branches before the boss battle.
  • Focus attacks on the middle and back Shroobs in the first phase.
  • Ignore the front-line Shroob during the Shroob squad phase.
  • Conserve Bros. Items for when Commander Shroob is directly engaged.
  • Red Shells are particularly effective against Commander Shroob.

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