World 3-B: A Banquet with Hisstocrat

Learn how to defeat Hisstocrat in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury! This guide covers Hisstocrat's attacks and the best strategy to beat this boss.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Hisstocrat — Weak point is his head. Requires 3 hits.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Boulder Barrage
   Hisstocrat starts by summoning boulders from above. Watch for the shadows on the ground to know where they'll land and avoid them.
2. Phase 2: Snake Summon
   After the boulders, Hisstocrat summons smaller snakes from the ground. Some have plates on their heads, others don't (indicated by an eyeball).
3. Phase 3: The Climb and Pounce
   You need to ride the snakes that *do* have plates high into the air. From there, pounce onto Hisstocrat's head to damage him.
4. Phase 4: Repeat and Dodge
   If you wait too long to jump, Hisstocrat will burrow back underground and summon more boulders. Some snake plates are cracked and will break if you stand on them too long, and those snakes will try to bite you. Some snakes drop Super Bells, which are a huge help!

Strategy:

• The Cat Suit is highly recommended for this fight, as it gives you more control in the air and makes pouncing on Hisstocrat much easier.
• Pay close attention to the shadows indicating where the boulders will land. Keep moving to avoid them.
• When the smaller snakes appear, quickly identify which ones have plates you can ride.
• Don't linger on the snake's back, especially if the plate looks cracked. Get airborne and pounce as soon as you can.
• If you miss your chance to pounce, Hisstocrat will reset the phase, so be ready to dodge boulders again.
• Keep an eye out for Super Bells dropped by some snakes – they can make the fight significantly easier.
• After defeating Hisstocrat, grab the Green Star and enter the green pipe to reach the Goal Pole.