This is a guide for Punchinello, a Boss in Super Mario RPG Remake. Read on to learn how you can beat Punchinello, its stats, rewards, location, weaknesses, and best party setup!

Punchinello Weaknesses and Recommended Level

How to Find Punchinello

Defeat Croco in the Mole Mines First

To reach Croco, you will need to have obtained a Microbomb from Croco, who you will have to catch and beat for the 2nd time (this time, in the Mole Mines). Finding Croco can be done early by looking for a room with spring and jumping on it, initiating a cutscene.

Unless you have the Microbomb, the passage, a cracked wall leading to Punchinello, will remain blocked.

Moleville Map and Walkthrough

Approach Punchinello from Behind

Initiating a fight with Punchinello from the front will have him push you all the way back to the save point room, so approach from behind or the side instead to start the fight.

Overview

Punchinello

Micro Bob-ombs

Bob-ombs

Mezzo Bomb

Punchinello
Recommended Level		HP
7		1200
Attacks
Sand Storm
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

Microbomb
Recommended Level		HP
		30
Attacks
-
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

Bob-omb
Recommended Level		HP
-		90
Attacks
-
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

Mezzo Bomb
Recommended Level		HP
		150
Attacks
-
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist
Jump	Fire	Lightning	Ice
Fear	Poison	Sleep	Mute

A Punchinello Rematch version of this boss is available in the post-game! The post-game can be unlocked by clearing the main story, which involves defeating the final boss Smithy.

All Post-Game Boss Rematches

Rewards

Best Party for Punchinello

Best Party Setup

Character	Role
Mario	・Attack and support role ・Deal damage with normal attacks ・Support members with Mushrooms and Honey Syrups
Mallow	・Serves as a healer ・Heals using HP Rain
Geno	・Serves as an attacker ・Attacks mainly with Geno Beam

Recommended Equipment and Level

Character/Level	Equipment
Mario Level: 7	Weapon: Punch Glove Armor: Mega Shirt Accessory: Wake Up Pin
Mallow Level: 7	Weapon: Froggie Stick Armor: Mega Pants Accessory: Fearless Pin
Geno Level: 7	Weapon: Finger Shot Armor: Work Pants Accessory: Trueform Pin

Best Equipment for Each Character

How to Beat Punchinello and Attack Patterns

Counter Fear with Fearless Pin Focus on Attacking Punchinello Block Bombs by Guarding Attack Punchinello with Geno Beam

Counter Fear with Fearless Pin

Accessories	Where to Get
Fearless Pin	・Buy in Rose Town shop for 130 coins.

Punchinello's Sand Storm is capable of inflicting Fear on your team, so it's best to have a Fearless Pin to protect a party member against it.

The Fearless Pin can be purchased at the Rose Town shop. However, it is priced at 130 Coins which can become expensive if you buy it for each party member.

It is recommended that you at least buy one for Mallow, who will serves as a healer in this fight.

How to Farm Coins

Focus on Attacking Punchinello

Punchinello will throw out Microbombs, Bob-ombs, and Mezzo Bombs to accompany him during battle. He will throw them out after one set has been defeated, so it is best to focus on defeating Punchinello over the bombs.

In case they become a nuisance, Mallow can make quick work of the Microbombs using Mallow's Thunderbolt so that you can clear them out quickly.

Block Bombs by Guarding

If you have gotten used to blocking enemy hits prior, this is a good time to start adjusting your timing, since it is best to press as the bombs start running towards you. This timing is the same for every size of Bob-omb (from Microbomb to the Mezzo Bomb).

As the battle progresses and Punchinello takes more damage, he will bring out larger Bob-ombs. The larger the bomb, the more damage you will take from explosions. But the damage received can be reduced by timing your blocks perfectly.

How to Block Attacks

Attack Punchinello with Geno Beam

Punchinello is resistant to Jump attacks, making Mario inefficient in regularly damaging him with his main tools. Because of this, it is recommended that you use Geno Beam for attacking him instead.

Geno Beam costs a lot of FP, however, so make sure to have Mario support with FP and HP recovery using items, while Mallow can use HP Rain to extend the party's survival rate.

List of Special Moves

Punchinello Attacks

Punchinello Special Attacks

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