Super Mario RPG

How to Beat Megasmilax and Rewards

Super Mario RPG - How to Beat Megasmilax

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

Megasmilax Weaknesses and Recommended Level

Overview

Megasmilax
Smilax
Super Mario RPG Remake - MegasmilaxMegasmilax
Recommended Level HP
14 1000
Attacks
Flame Wall, Petal Blast, S'crow Dust
Weaknesses and Resistances
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Weak / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = OK / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Resist
Super Mario RPG Remake - Jump Jump
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fire Fire
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Lightning Lightning
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Ice Ice
Super Mario RPG Remake - Weakness
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fear Fear
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Poison Poison
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Sleep Sleep
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - MuteMute
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - SmilaxSmilax
Recommended Level HP
14 200
Attacks
Pollen Nap, Hot Shot, Flame
Weaknesses and Resistances
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Weak / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = OK / Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance = Resist
Super Mario RPG Remake - Jump Jump
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fire Fire
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Lightning Lightning
Super Mario RPG Remake - OK
Super Mario RPG Remake - Ice Ice
Super Mario RPG Remake - Weakness
Super Mario RPG Remake - Fear Fear
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Poison Poison
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - Sleep Sleep
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance
Super Mario RPG Remake - MuteMute
Super Mario RPG Remake - Resistance

Rewards

Megasmilax Rewards
Coins EXP Item Drops
0 120 Seed
Thought Peek Quote
I got watered and grew quickly. I'll wilt quickly too. That's the life of a flower.

Best Party for Megasmilax

Best Party Setup

Beginning Active Party
Character Role
Mario Mario ・Attacker and support
・Deals damage with normal attacks
・Recovers FP with items
Peach Peach ・Serves as a healer
・Recovers party HP
・Recover FP and defense with items whenever available
Mallow Mallow ・Main attacker
・Uses Snowy to exploit the enemies' weakness to Ice
Standby Party
Bowser Bowser ・Attacker
・Deals damage with normal attacks
Geno Geno ・Serves as an attacker and support
・Deal damage with normal and special attacks
・Boost allies with Geno Boost

Recommended Equipment and Level

Active Party
Character/Level Equipment
Mario Mario
Level: 14
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Peach Peach
Level: 14
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Mallow Mallow
Level: 14
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Standby Party
Bowser Bowser
Level: 14
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:
Geno Geno
Level: 14
Weapon:
Armor:
Accessory:

Best Equipment for Each Character

How to Beat Megasmilax and Attack Patterns



Have Protection from Status Ailments

Super Mario RPG Remake - Megasmilax Mushroom Status Ailment

Accessories Where to Get
・Get in the underwater room behind barrels at the Sunken Ship.
・Defeat Whuhoh at the Sunken Ship.
・Defeat Huhwhat in Kero Sewers. Can also be bought in Rose Town or Seaside Town shop for 60 coins.

Megasmilax uses special moves that inflict Scarecrow and Mushroom status ailments, so it is best to use the above equipment to protect your party from being affected.

List of Status Conditions and How to Heal

Defeat Megasmilax's Buds with Specials

Super Mario RPG Remake - Defeat Megasmilax

Special Move Effect
Ultra Jump
(Mario)
・Press the button upon landing on an enemy to jump again and turn the move into a multi-target attack.
Snowy
(Mallow)
・Rotate the left stick to increase the damage dealt by the special move.

The combined attacks of Megasmilax and its Smilax buds will make for a dangerous fight, so it is best to use Mario's Ultra Jump and Mallow's Snowy (learend at Level 14) to take care of them quickly.

The fight will be easier once only Megasmilax is on the field.

Best Special Moves for Each Character

Use Mallow's Snowy on Megasmilax

Super Mario RPG Remake - Use Snowy on Megasmilax

After having defeated the Smilax buds, focus on using Mallow's Snowy to exploit Megasmilax's weakness to Ice.

Mario can switch to supporting Mallow through FP recovery with items, and Peach can continue to support the party as a healer.

Megasmilax Attacks

Megasmilax Special Attacks

Attack Attack Type/Effect
Hot Shot Blockable?: Yes
Additional Effect: N/A
Flame Wall Blockable?: No
Additional Effect: N/A
Petal Blast Blockable?: No
Additional Effect: Inflicts Mushroom
Scarecrow Dust Blockable?: No
Additional Effect: Causes Scarecrow Status

Smilax Attacks

Attack Attack Type/Effect
Hot Shot Blockable?: Yes
Additional Effect: N/A
Flame Blockable?: Yes
Additional Effect: N/A
Pollen Nap Blockable?: No
Additional Effect: Causes Sleep

Super Mario RPG Remake Related Guides

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2nd Star Piece Bosses
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Bowyer -
3rd Star Piece Bosses
Croco
(2nd Fight)
Punchinello -
4th Star Piece Bosses
Booster Knife Guy and Grate Guy Bundt and Raspberry
5th Star Piece Bosses
King Calamari Johnny -
6th Star Piece Bosses
Speardovich Belome
(2nd Fight)
Megasmilax
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Czar Dragon Zombone Axem Rangers
7th Star Piece Bosses
Wizakoopa Boomer Exor
Count Down and Ding-a-Ling Cloaker and Domino Clerk
Manager Director Gunyolk and Factory Chief
Smithy
(Final Boss)
- -

Non-Story Bosses

Non-Story Bosses
Jinx Jagger Culex

Post-Game Rematch Bosses

Post-Game Rematch Bosses
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Engine 023 Booster Extra Fancy
Bundt & Raspberry
Duel-Ready Johnny
Culex 3D - -

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