Learn how to beat Boomer in Super Mario RPG (2023) with our boss guide. Discover Boomer's stats, weaknesses, attacks, and the best strategies to defeat him.
Alright, so you've made it through Wizakoopa and you're ready to face another challenge in Bowser's Keep. Before you head into the next room, make sure to heal up! Once you're ready, you'll need to navigate through a room filled with Thwomps and Big Blasters. Just wait for the Thwomp to rise before jumping over the bullets they shoot. Keep moving, and you'll reach the next room. As soon as you head for the door at the back, you'll be ambushed by Boomer, who's chilling on a chandelier. Mario will jump to a chandelier across from him, and the fight will begin!
Stats / Weaknesses:
- Recommended Level: 20-22
- HP: 2,000
- Weakness: N/A (doesn't resist anything outside of status effects)
Phases:
- Phase 1: The Fight Begins
This battle is pretty straightforward, honestly. At this point in the game, your regular timed attacks are super strong, so just focus on those. Don't underestimate Boomer, though! Its attacks can hit hard, but they only target one person. The main thing to watch out for is its 'Shaker' attack, which can instantly defeat a party member if you mess up the action prompt. To help with this, equip gear like the Safety Ring or Jinx Belt to give your party some protection.
Mario's Jump abilities can also do some serious damage if you can pull off 10 jumps in a turn. For a general strategy, I recommend buffing Mario and Bowser with Geno Boost. Then, you can swap Geno out for Mallow or Peach, depending on whether you need healing. If your Triple Move gauge is full (100%), unleash a Clown Car Barrage with Mario, Mallow, and Bowser for massive damage. Keep this up, and you'll take Boomer down in no time!
Strategy:
- Focus on regular timed attacks, as they deal significant damage at this stage.
- Be ready to block or time your button presses for Boomer's attacks, especially 'Shaker' which can cause instant death.
- Equip accessories like the Safety Ring or Jinx Belt to mitigate damage and status effects.
- Use Geno Boost to buff Mario and Bowser's attack power.
- Consider swapping Geno out for Mallow or Peach for healing when needed.
- If your Triple Move gauge is full, use the Clown Car Barrage for a powerful combo attack.
- Mario's Jump abilities are effective if you can consistently land multiple jumps per turn.
- Don't forget to heal if your party's HP gets low; Peach's Group Hug is great for this.
Boomer’s Attacks:
- Normal Attack: Boomer winds up and delivers a slice. The action prompt appears when Boomer pulls its sword back.
- Skewer: A strong single-target attack. Boomer lunges with its katana. Block when the sword tip is about to hit you to avoid taking over 100 damage.
- Shaker: A single-target attack that can cause instant death! Boomer hops forward and slashes upwards. The prompt appears as it unsheathes the sword. Definitely block this one!
- Storm: A special attack that deals moderate damage to a single target. Boomer unleashes a tornado. The prompt appears as the visual effect starts to fade.
- Blast: A special attack that deals minor damage to a single target. Boomer hops forward and casts a spell. The prompt appears as the visual effect starts to fade.
- Valor Up: Boomer buffs itself, changing its armor to blue and increasing its physical and magical defense.
- Vigor Up: Boomer buffs itself, changing its armor to red and lowering its defense while increasing its attack.
Final Thoughts & Tips:
Honestly, the key to this fight is negating Boomer's 'Shaker' attack. If you can nail the timing on that, the rest of the battle should be pretty smooth. Keep buffing your party with Geno Boost and wailing on Boomer with regular attacks. If your health dips, bring in Peach for a Group Hug and then swap her back out. Boomer only has 2,000 HP, and with your attacks hitting for 200+ damage, you'll be riding that chandelier to victory in no time!
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