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Nimbus Castle Map and Treasure Chests

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Nimbus Castle is a location in Super Mario RPG Remake. See a map of Nimbus Castle, treasure chest locations, enemies and bosses, what to do in Nimbus Castle and mini-games.

Nimbus Castle Map and Treasure Chests

Nimbus Castle Map

Red Numbers: Normal Chests, Yellow Numbers: Hidden Chests, Blue Numbers: Other Items

Nimbus Castle Walkthrough

Following Nimbus Land
Proceed through the next room to the left.
This room has a save point. If you try to open the door on the left of it, the mini-game Pretend to be a Statue will begin. Succeeding within 2 attempts will award you a Feather that can be found in the next room.
If you fail twice, you will have to fight Dodo and you will not be able to obtain the Feather.
Dodo Statue Mini-Game
How to Beat Dodo (Second Fight)
Start from the save point, head through the main door.
Proceeding forward, an event will trigger if you did well with the Dodo statue mini-game. After it finishes, go through the door in the upper-right area.
Follow the path and go through the passage in the back to proceed to the next room.
Proceed to the next room through the door on the top right. (Mushrooms can be obtained from the treasure chest.)
Go through the door on the far left, and follow the path through the room until you reach an area with a save point and several Nimbus courtiers inside.

Talk to the Nimbus on the bottom left wearing red clothes to receive Castle Key 1. You may also speak to the Nimbus in blue clothes to receive a Flower Jar. Then save at the save point
Return to the room shown in ⑬ and defeat the Big Troopa in front of the door and proceed through it.
Defeat Birdo (Recom. Level: 14)
You will find a giant egg in this room; examining it will trigger the battle against Birdo.
When you defeat it, you will obtain Castle Key 2.
How to Beat Shelly/Birdo
Go through the door in the back.
There will be an enemy that will emit wind. So, move only when the wind disappears and proceed through the next passage in the back to get to the next area.
A cutscene will trigger when you attempt to open the door on the left, then proceed to the next room through the door in the back.
A cutscene will trigger after you defeat the Big Troopa blocking the door. Proceed to the next room.
After the cutscene, go through the door on the left.
Once you've saved at the save point, continue along the path and go through the door at the back.
Super Mario RPG - Nimbus Castle Hallway with DodoGrab the Star from the treasure chest and use it to clear the path until you reach the hallway where Dodo is pacing.
Jump under the treasure chest to reveal a hidden board, them jump on top of it to open the treasure chest.
Go to the door at the back of the room where Dodo is and you will enter a cloud area.
Jump off the clouds through the holes and get on the trampoline.
Jump on the trampoline to the left to return to the front of Nimbus Castle.
Defeat Valentina (Recom. Level: 14)
After the cutscene, Valentina's battle will commence.
When you defeat her, another cutscene will trigger and you will enter the Nimbus Castle.
How to Beat Valentina
After the event with Mallow's parents, proceed through the door behind them, follow the path to its end and jump off the clouds as you did with ⑱.
Speak to the Nimbus guard to open the way, then head through the passage he was blocking to reach the hot springs.
Go to the next area, Barrel Volcano, from the passage at the back right of the hot springs area.

Tip: Soak in the hot springs to fully heal your party, just like an inn — but free!
Continues into Barrel Volcano

6th Star Piece Walkthrough (Chapter 6)

Things to Do in Nimbus Castle

Defeat Valentina

Super Mario RPG Remake - Valentina Using Petal Blast

Valentina is the last boss you will face off against in Nimbus Land, and you will be fighting against both Valentina and Dodo.

Defeat Valentina and Dodo to reach Barrel Volcano, where you can finally obtain the 6th Star Piece!

How to Beat Valentina and Rewards

Nimbus Land and Nimbus Castle Bosses and Enemies

All Bosses

Boss HP Weakness
BirdoBirdo 777 -
Dodo (2nd Match) 800 Fire
Dodo (ValentinaDodo (Valentina's Attendant) 1000 Fire
ValentinaValentina 2000 -

All Bosses and Secret Bosses

All Enemies

Enemy HP Weakness
BirdyBirdy 150 Ice
BluebirdBluebird 200 Fire
Big TroopaBig Troopa 250 Jump
JawfulJawful 278 -
MuckleMuckle 320 Fire
OrbisonOrbison 30 Jump
PinwheelPinwheel 99 -
ShamanShaman 150 -
Sling ShySling Shy 120 -

List of All Enemies

Nimbus Castle Shops

There are no shops in this location.

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Super Mario RPG Remake - Maps and Locations

Maps and Locations

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First Star Piece
Bowser's Keep Mario's House Mushroom Way
Mushroom Kingdom Bandit's Road -
Second Star Piece
Kero Sewers Midas River Tadpole Pond
Rose Way Rose Town Forest Maze
Third Star Piece
Pipe Vault* Yo'ster Isle* Moleville
Fourth Star Piece
Booster Pass Booster Tower Booster Hill
Marrymore Star Hill -
Fifth Star Piece
Seaside Town Sea Sunken Ship
Sixth Star Piece
Land's End Monstro Town Bean Valley
Grate Guy's Casino* Nimbus Land Barrel Volcano
Seventh Star Piece
Bowser's Keep Weapon World -
*Optional Areas

All Locations

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