Monster Mania: Level 1 is a side quest in Mario & Luigi: Brothership that can be started on Merrygo Island after completing the Great Lighthouse Island in the Color-full Sea. Read on for a full walkthrough of Monster Mania: Level 1, including its location, unlock requirements, and rewards.

Monster Mania: Level 1 Location and Unlock Requirements

Monster Mania: Level 1 Side Quest
There are fearsome monsters on Merrygo Island. A champion is needed to defeat them!
Unlock Requirements	Complete Great Lighthouse Island (Color-Full Sea)
Quest Start Location	Merrygo Island

Unlocked After Completing Great Lighthouse Island (Color-Full Sea)

After you complete Great Lighthouse Island (Color-Full Sea), you will be able to find this side quest on Merrygo Island. Talk to the Monster Mania member in a White Suit at the Plaza in order to start Monster Mania: Level 1.

If this side quest doesn’t appear for you after you return to Shipshape Island from Great Lighthouse Island (Color-Full Sea), you may need to progress the story a little bit.

Story Walkthrough

Recommended to Be Level 23

This side quest involves defeating enemies to complete it. It is recommended to have Mario and Luigi to be at least level 23 to easily complete this quest.

Monster Mania: Level 1 Walkthrough

Monster Mania: Level 1 Quest Objectives
Talk to Maniac Member No. 1 in Merrygo Island Defeat A Set of Krode Rs

Talk to Maniac Member No. 1 in Merrygo Island

To start this quest, make your way to Merrygo Island and locate Maniac Member No. 1, who stands just above the shops across the flower path. Speak to him to initiate the quest.

Defeat A Set of Krode Rs

Krode R Tips
Use the Ka-Ball Plug Combo Dodge and counter their attacks

Once you agree to the quest, Maniac Member No. 1 will summon three Krode R enemies for you to defeat.

These tougher than usual Krode Rs boast higher defense, but they can be handled if you use the right Battle Plugs and learn how to counter or dodge them.

Use the Ka-Ball Plug Combo

Battle Plug	Effect
Kaboom Attack	Get an EXCELLENT rating with a Jump or Hammer attack to also damage nearby targets.
Surprise Iron Ball	When you get an EXCELLENT rating with a Jump or Hammer attack, an iron ball drops on the target to deal more damage.

The iron balls from the Surprise Iron Ball plug appear to disregard the defense stat of the Krode R enemies, allowing them to do more damage compared to any of your other attacks.

It is recommended to have both the Surprise Iron Ball and Kaboom Attack plugs equipped so that all enemies take damage when you attack the one in the middle using either a Jump or Hammer attack.

Best Battle Plug Combos

Dodge and Counter Their Attacks

Since Krode R uses only these two attacks, it is good to note that the Ball and Chain Throw move is dodge-only, as it can’t be countered. On the other hand, the Pipe Throw move is counter-only, as it can’t be dodged.

Mastering these responses will make it much easier to overcome the Krode R set and complete the quest successfully.

Krode R Dodge and Counter Strategies

Monster Mania: Level 1 Rewards

Super Syrup Jar and Defense Bean

Reward	Description
Super Syrup Jar x2	Restores 20 BP.
Defense Bean x2	Adds 1 to DEF.

After completing Monster Mania: Level 1, you will receive 2 Super Syrup Jars and 2 Defense Beans as rewards.

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