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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Roots of Corruption Quest Guide and Walkthrough

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Roots of Corruption is a Main Story Quest in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Mario Rabbids 2). Read on for a walkthrough of the quest, including rewards, location, and how to complete it.

Roots of Corruption Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

Objectives
1. Defeat Darkmess Taproot

Quest Walkthrough

Steps to proceed through Roots of Corruption
1 Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Darkmess Taproot
Defeat the Darkmess Taproot by attacking all the Darkmess Eyes at once. You can use Zephyrquake or Toxiquake to target multiple targets in a single turn.
2 Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Attacking from Afar
Afterwards, you will need to survive for five turns in order to reach the bottom. Use the jump pads to move from both ends of the map to avoid the Wildclaws from moving near your Heroes.
3 Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Darkmess Taproots
Once you reach the bottom, prioritize heading to Darkmess Taproots through Team Jumps and using jump pads.
Note: Keep in mind that destroying Darkmess Taproots also destroys nearby cover, so be sure to take enemies out as well as you head towards the Darkmess Taproots.

Best Team Comps for Roots of Corruption

Mario

Hero Sparks Role
MarioMario ReflectorReflector Use Mario as your primary attacker to eliminate the Darkmess Taproots using the Zephyrquake Spark. Have the Stomp, Stomp & Glide, and Extra Stomp skills unlocked in order for Mario to move around between the jumping pads and damage the enemies at the same time. Unlocking the Jump Shot is also recommended as most of the enemies in the second area can be targeted while in mid-air.
ZephyrquakeZephyrquake

Edge

Hero Sparks Role
EdgeEdge AquanoxAquanox Use Edge to eliminate the Flamin' Stooges and the Ghostly Walkers in the second area of the battle quest. Unlock the Extra Dash skill in order to get free hits before attacking with the Flying Blade.
CryobolideCryobolide

Peach

Hero Sparks Role
PeachPeach EtheringEthering Use Peach as the secondary attacker for the Darkmess Taproots. Activate Team Barrier when moving to attack enemies in an area. Use Ethering allows her to move toward a taproot safetly. Then, use Toxiquake in the next turn to remove the taproot.
ToxiquakeToxiquake

Roots of Corruption Overview and Rewards

Roots of Corruption
Rewards ・140 Coins
・250 Star Bits
Location Palette Prime

How to Unlock Roots of Corruption

Complete Forest Rush Battle Quest

Roots of Corruption unlocks after completing the Forest Rush battle quest. Make your way down the Abandoned Well and interact with the Darkmess Tentacle to start the battle.

This battle quest is part of the Off-Color main story quest in Palette Prime.

Off-Color Quest Guide and Walkthrough

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Quests
List of Quests

Main Story Quests Side Quests
Red Coin Challenges Green Coin Challenges
Blue Coin Challenges Secret Zones
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