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Jinx Rematch Boss Guide
Super Mario RPG (2023)

Jinx Rematch Boss Guide

Defeat the Mario-Style Jinx in super mario rpg 2023 post-game. Learn the best party, equipment, and strategy to counter his instant death attacks.

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Defeat the Mario-Style Jinx in super mario rpg 2023 post-game. Learn the best party, equipment, and strategy to counter his instant death attacks.

Location: You will find Mario-Style Jinx in the dojo in Monstro Town. Select Monstro Town on the world map to teleport there, then walk to the end of town, up the stairs, and into the dojo.

Recommended Party:

  • Mario
  • Mallow
  • Peach

Mario is mandatory. Peach is invaluable for her "Come Back" skill (2 FP) which revives fallen party members. Mallow is recommended for "Healing Rain," though Geno for "Geno Boost" or Bowser for general utility are also viable.

Best Equipment:

  • Mario: Weapon: Lazy Shell, Armor: Hero Shirt (Super Suit if available), Accessory: Attack Scarf
  • Mallow: Weapon: Sonic Cymbals (Sage’s Stick if you beat Scratchy-Throat Belome), Armor: Prince Pants, Accessory: Safety Ring
  • Peach: Weapon: Frying Pan, Armor: Lazy Shell (Armor), Accessory: Jinx Belt

Accessories like the Jinx Belt can prevent instant death if timed correctly, which is crucial as Jinx uses attacks that cause this effect. The Lazy Shell Armor offers high defense and magic defense at the cost of attack stats. Ensure you have six Pick Me Ups, and reserve them for Peach if she falls, as she is the only one who can revive using this item outside of the "Come Back" skill.

Recommended Level: 30 (minimum 25)

HP: 4,000

Weakness: None listed

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    This battle is similar in difficulty to Duel-Ready Johnny. Success hinges on timing your blocks with the action prompts. Mistiming a block or attack results in Jinx saying, "Your timing is sloppy. You’re wide open!" and retaliating with an instant death counterattack. The recommended accessories protect against this, but characters outside the main party may not have this protection.
  2. 2
    Jinx’s attacks are quick, requiring less than a second to react. His regular attacks can deal up to 650 damage if you fail the action prompt.
  3. 3
    Most of Jinx’s attacks will likely down the targeted character unless blocked successfully. Keep Peach alive at all costs and save Pick Me Ups for her, as you only have six and she is the only one who can revive using them.
  4. 4
    If Jinx attacks and you fail to block, revive the downed party member with Peach’s "Come Back" skill. If Peach falls, use a Pick Me Up.
  5. 5
    For offense, use regular timed attacks to build the Triple Move gauge. Mario’s jump abilities deal more damage, but the battle won't end until a Triple Move is used.
  6. 6
    The primary goal is to build the Triple Move gauge. A higher chain reduces damage taken and fills the gauge faster, but Jinx’s fast attacks make this difficult. Learn the button timings for action prompts for both offense and defense.
  7. 7
    When the gauge reaches 100%, use a Triple Move attack, preferably Clown Barrage, to defeat Jinx.

Jinx’s Attacks:

  • Bombs Away: A single-target attack that defeats the target if you fail the action prompt.
  • Quicksilver: A single-target attack that deals substantial damage, quicker than Bombs Away but half the damage. Likely to down you unless blocked.
  • Silver Bullet: A single-target attack that causes instant death. Equip accessories to resist this. Blocking reduces the target’s health to 1 HP.
  • Triple Kick: A single devastating kick attack that deals less damage than other attacks but can still result in a one-hit KO if you fail the action prompt.

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