Glohm Pipegunk is a side quest in Mario & Luigi: Brothership that can be started on Shipshape Island after completing Jellyfish Island. Read on for a full walkthrough of Glohm Pipegunk, including its location, unlock requirements, and rewards.

Glohm Pipegunk Location and Unlock Requirements

Glohm Pipegunk Side Quest
Pipegunk is Glohmed and is out of control! The recommended level for fighting this tough enemy is 43.
Unlock Requirements	Complete Jellyfish Island
Quest Start Location	Shipshape Island

Unlocked After Completing Jellyfish Island

After you complete Jellyfish Island, you will be able to find this side quest on Shipshape Island. Talk to Dewey Fightem at the Plaza in order to start Glohm Pipegunk.

If this side quest doesn’t appear for you after you return to Shipshape Island from Jellyfish Island, you may need to progress the story a little bit.

Story Walkthrough

Recommended to Be Level 43

This side quest involves defeating enemies to complete it. It is recommended to have Mario and Luigi to be at least level 43 to easily complete this quest.

Complete Glohm Gobblick and Glohm Sharpcask

You’ll need to complete the Glohm Gobblick and Glohm Sharpcask side quests before you can take on Glohm Pipegunk.

Glohm Pipegunk Walkthrough

Glohm Pipegunk Quest Objectives
Talk to Dewey Fightem on Shipshape Island Travel to Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island Enter the Boss Room in Sublevel 2 Defeat Glohm Pipegunk Return to Dewey Fightem

Talk to Dewey Fightem on Shipshape Island

To start this quest, talk to Dewey Fightem, a light-green-colored Concordian wearing sunglasses that you first encountered in the Lushgreen Sea Lighthouse.

He can be found to the south of the Shipshape Island Plaza, near the three NPCs that give you advice on Battle Plug combos, Mario and Luigi’s level, and their equipment.

Travel to Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island

Make your way to Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island. To speed up, press X to sail faster on the Ocean Map, or, if you’re traveling from a greater distance, use the Technikki Engine by pressing Y to jump directly to the island's current.

Once Shipshape Island is near Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island, use the Big Cannon on the right side of the island to launch there.

Enter the Boss Room in Sublevel 2

Upon arriving at Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island, use the Green Pipe next to the lighthouse entrance to fast-travel to Sublevel 2. From there, go through the doorway above to enter the Boss Room.

Gulchrock Great Lighthouse Island

Defeat Glohm Pipegunk

Glohm Pipegunk Tips
Glohm Pipegunk Changes Form and Attack Patterns Equip Recommended Plugs Activate Luigi Logic

Head down the stairs to face Glohm Pipegunk. This Pipegink is much stronger than previous ones you've fought and has multiple phases, so be prepared!

Glohm Pipegunk Changes Form and Attack Patterns

Throughout the battle, Glohm Pipegunk will adapt its form and attacks according to the environment, so memorizing its attack patterns is crucial as they vary and can be tricky.

In the lava zone, Glohm Pipegunk shifts to its Fire form, while in the ice zone, it changes into its Icy form.

Equip Recommended Plugs

Recommended Battle Plugs
Auto Ampberry	Auto Herb
Icy Attack	Fiery Attack
Temperature Guard	Easy-Peasy Counters

Due to Glohm Pipegunk's constant form changes, you'll need to frequently swap your Plugs to maintain optimal power. Equip the Temperature Guard plug as a constant, as it protects against Burn and Ice status effects. Alternate between Icy Attack and Fiery Attack plugs based on Pipegunk's current form.

Additionally, Glohm Pipegunk’s attacks will inflict the Glohmed status ailment on Mario and Luigi, which disables combo moves and Bros. Attacks. To counter this, equip the Auto Ampberry plug to automatically consume an Ampberry whenever a character is inflicted, quickly removing the debuff. Once it runs out of charge, the Auto Herb plug is a good alternative.

Best Battle Plug Combos

Activate Luigi Logic

When available, have Luigi activate the Luigi Logic attack to deal damage and stun Glohm Pipegunk. This triggers a minigame with Shun, where you must wrestle the remote from him to change the environment to the opposite of Glohm Pipegunk’s form.

This damages Glohm Pipegunk and temporarily stuns it. While it’s stunned, unleash powerful Bros. Attacks to inflict substantial damage.

How to Beat Glohm Pipegunk

Return to Dewey Fightem

Once you’ve defeated Glohm Pipegunk, make your way back out of the boss room, through the Green Pipe, then down to the Big Cannon on the south side of the Gulchrock Sea Great Lighthouse Island. You cannot use your Return Pipe to fast travel on Great Lighthouse Islands.

Use the Big Cannon to return to Shipshape Island, then speak with Dewey Fightem to complete the quest.

Glohm Pipegunk Rewards

Pipegunk Boots DX

Reward	Description
Pipegunk Boots DX x1	Deals 30% more damage to enemies suffering from a status effect. JUMP +146; DEF +4

Upon completing the Glohm Pipegunk Side Quest, you will be rewarded with a pair of Pipegunk Boots DX—an upgraded version of the Pipegunk Boots.

Gear and Equipment

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Related Guides

All Side Quest Locations

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An Invitation to the Spa	Arc's Secret
Craft a First-Round Belt	Craft a Luck Charm
Craft Some Battle-Ready Gloves	Craft Some Battle-Wary Gloves
Spiralia's New Creation	A Mother's Worries
Investigate the Abductions!	-

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Zokket's Schemes	Back to IDLE's Roots
Little Lost Toad	A Vision in Pink
Craft a Repeater Belt	Craft Some Roulette Gloves
It's Dorrie!	More Than One Code
Stepped into a Slump	Craft Some Groove Boots
Letter from a Drifting Island	Monster Mania: Level 1
The Left-Behind Toad	The Courier

Brrrning Sea Side Quests

Ultra-Sweet, Super-Rich Cake	The Runaway Son
Guardian Spirit	Monster Mania: Level 2
Toad in the Sand	Frostbitten Toads
Fear of Glohm	A Big Debate
Craft Some Risk-Reward Gloves	Gorumbla Gone Good
Glohm Gobblick	-

Gulchrock Sea Side Quests

Craft Some Validation Gloves	The Fossil and the Bones
Leyden's Piscine PR Plans	Separated
Technikki's Past	A Dear Friend
The Empty Nests	Missing Ring
Toads Undercover	Warms You Inside and Out
Feelings of Dread	Glohm Sharpcask

Stormstar Sea

The Lonely Great Conductor	Treasure-Hunting Brothers
How's Bowser's Health?	Dueling Geniuses
Craft Some Capricious Gloves	Monster Mania: Level 3
Monster Mania: Level 4	Monster Mania: Level 5
Glohm Pipegunk	Cozette's Decision
Craft Some Amped Gloves	-