Battle System and Combat Guide: Battle Mechanics Explained

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Mario Rabbids 2) departs from the grid-based combat of the first game and comes in with a fresh battle system and in-game mechanics. Read on to learn about the battle system and combat guide for Sparks of Hope, basic combat tips, and more!

Combat System Basics and Mechanics

Gridless Turn Based Tactical Combat

The white outline determines movement range.

Possibly the biggest change in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope from its predecessor is the movement of characters during combat.

Coming from grid-based tactical combat, players can now freely move their characters within a given movement radius before attacking and ending their turn.

All New and Returning Features

2 Actions Per Turn

Each Hero in your party is allowed only 2 actions per turn. Whether you choose to attack, use your Signature Ability, or use Sparks or Items, make sure that you plan carefully before controlling a Hero.

You Cannot Move After Attacking

Regardless of how many Action Points that you have remaining, you cannot move after using your weapon. Make sure to use cover and other objects to protect yourself so that you do not take any unnecessary hits.

How to Use The Battlefield Effectively

Pairing Up with Sparks in Battle

Pyrogeddon raining down fireballs on the field!

Sparks are assignable allies to Heroes that can help control the battlefield, grant elemental damage, resistances, and more. There are dozens of Sparks to choose from, each with varying abilities and effects that can enhance a Hero's effectivity in battle.

List of Sparks

Using Team Jumps to Your Advantage

Another method of traversal that can spice up your strategies in battle is by using team jumps.

A team jump requires two Heroes, one serving as a launcher to boost the other's jump. From there, Beep-0 will catch the Hero mid-air which allows the them to cover more ground by flying over obstacles and even attacking enemies!

How to Do a Team Jump

Dashing Your Way to Things!

Dashing is an effective technique in battle, as it allows you to move switftly while also attacking.

It is best used when you want to get close to an enemy or cast the finishing blow to weakened enemies.

How to Dash

Get Past Enemy Defenses

You can get past enemy defenses by vaulting through low objects.

It is strongly advised when an opponent is hiding behind high objects that protect them from your attacks.
How to Vault Over Objects

Stomp On Enemies

Damage your opponents while flying across the battlefield by stomping on them.

This technique is best to use against enemies with extremely low health.
How to Perform a Stomp

Combat Guide and Tips

Combat Tips
Maximizing Heroes' Combat Types Character Placement is Key Be Aware of Your Surroundings Take Advantage of Enemy Weaknesses Equip the Best Weapons

Maximizing Heroes' Combat Types

Using Luigi is an excellent pick for ranged attacks!

Every Hero in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope have unique ways of fighting, which can point towards their specific roles in battle.

For instance, with Luigi being a bow-wielder, he is ideal for taking out enemies that melee Heroes like Rabbid Mario cannot immediately reach.

Taking note of Heroes' weapon and combat types will be helpful especially when you find yourselves having a hard time in battle.

List of Heroes and Combat Types

Character Placement is Key

A factor that is integral to a lot of strategy games is the positioning of characters in battle. In the image above, Edge is able to target three enemies with her single attack due to her placement.

It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the attack range of a Hero's skills in order to deal damage to as many foes as possible!

Using Obstacles to Your Advantage

Various objects can be used as shields for Heroes to take cover when enemies go on the offensive.

Heroes can also launch themselves into the air using Jump Pads which is an alternative method if your allies are far away too perform a Team Jump.

In battle, there are multiple objects such as Cover and Jump Pads that players can take advantage of for both offense and defense. Make use of them when they are available.

Take Advantage of Enemy Weaknesses

Enemies will often have certain element-based strengths and weaknesses that affect how effective certain weapons are.

Equip the Best Weapons

Along with a weapon's attack, its ability to inflict statuses, as well as elemental damage should be taken into consideration when equipping your party. Make the right weapon choice to ensure that you have a well rounded team.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Related Guides

Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks
Battle Mechanics Explained	Star Bit Farming Guide
EXP Farming Guide	How To Earn Skill Prisms
Best Team Comps and Combos	Star Potion Locations and How to Get
How to Perform a Stomp	How to Vault Over Objects
List of Controls	What is Darkmess?
How to Dash	How to Do a Team Jump
How to Use the Battlefield Effectively	How to Heal Your Party Members
How to Run in The Overworld	Best Settings
Best Heroes Tier List	Difficulty Differences Guide
How to Travel Between Planets	Best Signature Abilities
How to Prepare For a Battle	Fast Travel Guide
Map Guide	Is There a Point of No Return?
How to Revive Allies	Best Sparks to Use
How to Skip Cutscenes	How to Ring Out Enemies
How to Replay Battles	How To Save The Game
List of Bugs and Glitches	100 Percent Completion Guide
What Happens if You Lose a Battle?	-