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 Boss Fights | |
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Punchinello Main Story | Punchinello Rematch |
List of Contents
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.
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.
Punchinello | |||
Recommended Level | HP | ||
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7 | 1200 | ||
Attacks | |||
Sand Storm | |||
Weaknesses and Resistances = Weak / = OK / = Resist | |||
Jump | Fire | Lightning | Ice |
Fear | Poison | Sleep | Mute |
Microbomb | |||
Recommended Level | HP | ||
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30 | |||
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.
Punchinello Rewards | ||
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Coins | EXP | Item Drops |
0 | 0 | 3rd Star |
Thought Peek Quote | ||
So chic! Everyone is so chic! |
Character | Role |
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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 |
Character/Level | Equipment |
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Mario
Level: 7 |
Weapon:
Armor: Accessory: |
Mallow
Level: 7 |
Weapon:
Armor: Accessory: |
Geno
Level: 7 |
Weapon:
Armor: Accessory: |
Best Equipment for Each Character
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Accessories | Where to Get |
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・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.
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.
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.
Special Move | Effect |
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Geno Beam (Geno) |
・Hold down the button until all 3 stars appear for a timed bonus (increased damage). |
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.
Attack | Attack Type/Effect |
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Sand Storm |
Blockable?: No Additional Effect: Inflicts Fear |
1st Star Piece Bosses | ||
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Bowser | Hammer Bros. | Croco (1st Fight) |
Claymorton | - | - |
2nd Star Piece Bosses | ||
Belome (1st Fight) |
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 |
Birdo | Dodo | Valentina |
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 | ||
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Jinx | Jagger | Culex |
Post-Game Rematch Bosses | ||
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Mario-Style Jinx | Scratchy-Throat Belome | Leveled-Up Punchinello |
Engine 023 Booster | Extra Fancy Bundt & Raspberry |
Duel-Ready Johnny |
Culex 3D | - | - |
How to Beat Punchinello and Rewards
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