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Sonic & Knuckles

Notes and Strategy (9)

Learn how to defeat Robotnik in Sonic & Knuckles using the Flame Shield and avoid lava hazards on your way to Hidden Palace Zone.

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Learn how to defeat Robotnik in Sonic & Knuckles using the Flame Shield and avoid lava hazards on your way to Hidden Palace Zone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Robotnik appears, he will tilt the lava towards you. If you have the Flame Shield, move left and hop across platforms to avoid sliding into him.
  2. 2
    When Robotnik launches 3 mines, jump on the platforms to dodge them.
  3. 3
    If you get hit by a mine, you will lose the Flame Shield, making the battle harder.
  4. 4
    The 3 mines will hit Robotnik sequentially.
  5. 5
    When Robotnik sinks into the lava, he will emerge in the opposite direction and repeat his attack pattern.
  6. 6
    When a Prison Egg starts to descend from above, be aware of the surrounding lava.
  7. 7
    Wait for the Prison Egg to reach your jumping distance before jumping to hit its plunger.
  8. 8
    After the lava freezes over, you can safely cross it to enter Hidden Palace Zone.
Tips
  • If you fall into the lava by mistake, you will lose your Rings or a life.
  • Losing the Flame Shield makes the Boss Battle harder to win.

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