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Mushroom Kingdom, Under Attack
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Mushroom Kingdom, Under Attack

Walkthrough for Super Mario RPG's Mushroom Kingdom Under Attack. Learn how to defeat Mack and his Shyster minions to reclaim the Star Piece.

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Walkthrough for Super Mario RPG's Mushroom Kingdom Under Attack. Learn how to defeat Mack and his Shyster minions to reclaim the Star Piece.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to the Mushroom Kingdom and find it infested with Shysters. Restock your inventory at the Item Shop with Mushrooms, Honey Syrups, and Pick Me Ups. If you don't have them, purchase Jump Shoes for Mario.
  2. 2
    Defeat all Shysters in town, excluding those emerging from the castle. Mallow's Thunderbolt (Level 4) is effective.
  3. 3
    Defeat the Shyster chasing the mushroom guard and receive 10 Coins.
  4. 4
    Defeat the Shyster following the mushroom guy with a blue hat. When prompted, choose (Sure) to return his wallet and receive a Flower Tab.
  5. 5
    Defeat the Shyster hitting the house, the one beside the pink mushroom lady, and the three inside the big house in the upper left. The father inside will give you a Flower Tab.
  6. 6
    Head into the castle and defeat the Shyster chasing Toad.
  7. 7
    Before following Toad, take the right path. Defeat the two Shysters scaring a mushroom guy and enter the lower room (Vault). Open the three chests for 10 Coins, a Flower, and a Recovery Mushroom.
  8. 8
    Enter the upper room and speak to the Vault Guard to receive a Wake Up Pin. Equip this on Mallow.
  9. 9
    Return to the hallway and go through the left doorway, following Toad. Defeat the two Shysters to clear the room.
  10. 10
    Proceed to the next room and defeat the Shysters blocking the door. Enter the room with Toad. Choose (You bet) and promise they're safe to receive a Flower Tab from Princess Peach's belongings.
  11. 11
    Speak to Toadstool's grandma (the old mushroom lady) in the same room to fully restore HP and FP. Save your game at the Save Block.
  12. 12
    Make your way to the throne room, fighting Shysters along the way. It's recommended to be at least Level 5.
  13. 13
    In the throne room, Mack and four Bodyguards will surround you.

BOSS #03: Mack

  • HP: 480
  • FP: 28
  • Attack: 22
  • Defense: 25
  • Mg. Attack: 15
  • Mg. Defense: 20
  • Speed: 8
  • Evade %: 0
  • Mg. Evade %: 0
  • Immune / Strong: Mute, Sleep, Poison, Fear
  • Weak: Thunder
  • EXP: 24
  • Coins: 20
  • Item (5%): -
  • Item (25%): -
  • Yoshi Cookie: Mushroom
  • Flower Bonus: -
  • Thoughts: "Boing, boing, boing."

Mack's Attacks:

  • Hit: Defend right after he jumps and lands beside you, before the attack sound.
  • "Flame" / "Flame Wall": Cannot be defended.
  • Strategy: Use Mario's timed Jumps on Mack and Mallow's Thunderbolts on the group. The first Thunderbolt can stun Mack and remove his turn. Mack's attacks deal 5-10 HP damage. Heal with Mallow when necessary and use Honey Syrup for FP. Keep attacking until all enemies are defeated. Using Thunder against Mack can make him lose a turn.

After the Battle:

  1. Claim the first Star Piece.
  2. Talk to the Chancellor; Mallow will suggest visiting his grandpa at Tadpole Pond.
  3. Exit the castle and go to the Item Shop. The shopkeeper will give Mallow the Cricket Pie in exchange for the Frog Coin. Restock items, including Able Juices.
  4. Leave Mushroom Kingdom for Kero Sewers.
Tips
  • Mallow's Thunderbolt is effective against Shysters at Level 4.
  • Equip the Wake Up Pin on Mallow.
  • Recommended level for the Mack fight is 5.
  • Bodyguards will be summoned by Mack if defeated, so focus on Mack.
  • Star Piece
  • 10 Coins (x2)
  • Flower Tab (x3)
  • Flower
  • Recovery Mushroom
  • Wake Up Pin
  • Cricket Pie

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