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Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Glohm Palooka R Dodge and Counter Strategies

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Glohm Palooka R is an Enemy located at Soli-Tree in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Read on to learn how to beat Glohm Palooka R, location, attack patterns, and how to counter Glohm Palooka R's attacks.

Glohm Palooka R Overview

Glohm Palooka R Location and Level

Enemy Information
Glohm Palooka RGlohm Palooka R
Location Soli-Tree
Level First Encountered 43
Best Option to Attack With Either Hammer or Jump Attacks

Counts As One of the Glohm Enemies

No. Challenge Guide Rewards
21 Glohm Buster Challenge iconGlohm Buster Defeat 150 Glohm enemies. ・Bros. Bean DX x1
・Defense Bean x2
・Max Candy x2

Glohm Palooka R is considered one of the Glohm Enemies. Defeating it will count towards the achievement of the Glohm Buster Challenge.

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Glohm Palooka R Dodge and Counter Tips

Strategy Against Glohm Palooka R

When Glohm Palooka R winds up its attack, be careful not to press the A or B button too fast, as this may actually hinder your counter attack. Instead, you would want to rhythmically hold and release your hammer strike as fast as you can in order to deal enough damage and stop Glohm Palooka R.

Attack Pattern 1

Glohm Palooka R jumps in front of you and charges up a punch, progressively increasing in speed until it lands on you.
How to Dodge This attack cannot be dodged.
How to Counter Hit Palooka R five times with your hammer to damage it and stop the attack.

Attack Pattern 2

Glohm Palooka R will jump in front with its arms guarding its face, then lands a punch.
How to Dodge This attack cannot be dodged.
How to Counter Wait for Glohm Palooka R to drop its guard and prepare to punch. Use this opening to attack it with your hammer.

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