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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Desert Highway Darkmess Quest Guide and Walkthrough

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Desert Highway Darkmess Quest Guide and Walkthrough
Desert Highway Darkmess is a Side 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.

Desert Highway Darkmess Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

Objectives
1. Defeat the Darkmess Puddle!

Quest Walkthrough

Steps to proceed through Desert Highway Darkmess
1
Find the side quest marker on the map of Barrendale Mesa.
2
Interact with the Darkmess Puddle to start the side quest.
3
Use the barrels to push away the Deep Freezes and Riptides that spawn from the black hole.
4
Take out the Spellraisers as they can spawn Stooges during their turn.

Best Team Comps for Desert Highway Darkmess

Rabbid Luigi

Hero Sparks Role
Rabbid LuigiRabbid Luigi ZephyrdashZephyrdash Use Rabbid Luigi to take out the multiple enemies from a safe distance. Make sure to unlock Discruptor Ricochet Distance to chain multiple enemies in one attack.
ZephyrquakeZephyrquake

Rabbid Peach

Hero Sparks Role
Rabbid PeachRabbid Peach AquaquakeAquaquake Summon a Scoper during the first turn to help out with defeating the enemies. Have Rabbid Peach attack from a safe distance using her Triple-Troll. Unlock Final Hit skill to increase the damage of the third rocket.
Scoper MasterScoper Master

Luigi

Hero Sparks Role
LuigiLuigi StarburstStarburst Activate Steely Stare whenever possible for Luigi to hit moving enemies during their turn. Unlock Weapon Range to allow him to attack the Deep Freezes and Riptides from a long distance.
ZephystarZephystar

Desert Highway Darkmess Overview and Rewards

Desert Highway Darkmess
Rewards ・75 Coins
・240 Star Bits
・1 Planet Coin
Location Barrendale Mesa

How to Unlock Desert Highway Darkmess

Complete It's an Ill Wind that Blows

The side quest, Desert Highway Darkmess, unlocks after completing the It's an Ill Wind that Blows main story quest.

All Side Quests

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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
Prof. Backpack Riddles All Giant Enemies
The Last Spark Hunter Quests Rayman in the Phantom Show Quests

List of All Barrendale Mesa Side Quests

Barrendale Mesa Side Quests
A "Fowl" Attraction A Lost Art Barren Gateway
Barrendale Mesa Blue Coin Challenge Barrendale Mesa Green Coin Challenge Barrendale Mesa Red Coin Challenge
Be A Depleter Defeater! Build Bridges Cannon Front
Courageous Duo Darkmess, Uncontained Desert Highway Darkmess
Gate to the Abandoned Settlement Generator Investigator Launch Site Secrets
Magikoopa Hunt Spellraiser Hunt Stuck at Work
The Brawn and The Brain The Riddle of Barrendale Mesa Toadette Trouble
Tortured Artist Victor's Barrendale Mesa Invitational Worksite Hazard

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