<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou will be facing a lot of Magmus mobs in Barrel Volcano. Almost every battle here will include 1 or more Magmus monsters in the party. They are extremely tanky even with their overall Hitpoints at only 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen they receive around 30 damage, they will sometimes cast valor up which increases their already high defense making them almost impossible to defeat with physical attacks. Using Mario’s Lazy Shell weapon against them bypasses their defense so it’s best to have Mario deal with Magmus when facing them in battle. If you don’t have the Lazy Shell with you, use Sp attacks especially Mallows Ice to one shot these monsters in a fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stumpet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis Volcano like monster has the highest Hitpoints among all the mobs in the area. Aside from being tanky, they deal high damage as well. However, they use up 1 turn to ready it’s attack which shows when a text appears that it’s furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter 1 turn, they attack by spewing hot lava that deals a good amount of damage to your party. When facing a Stumpet in battle, end the fight quickly by using timed hits with Mario and having the rest of the party use their high damage Sp attacks. Having Geno in a fight will be extremely useful in this situation since his skill, Geno Whirl can one shot the Stumpet when timed right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nArea 1 (room after volcano entrance)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe area is patrolled by groups of Magmus. Quickly defeat them then climb up the platforms to reach the exit located at the top of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the next area, climb up the steps past Vomer. Don’t forget to use Sp attacks on Vomer since he cannot be defeated with basic attacks or timed hits. The exit is located at the top right corner of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nGrab the flower inside the treasure chest as soon as you enter the area. As you head further in, Another treasure chest containing 100 gold coins is located at the top right edge of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nBe sure to clear all the enemies in this area before you jump and grab the gold coins. The mobs here are pretty aggressive and will attack you as soon as you jump and grab the first gold coin. After getting the coins inside the chest, head towards the exit located at the right side of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 4 (star Power-Up chest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next area has a treasure chest containing a star Power-Up inside. If you move fast enough, you will still have the star Power-Up effect in the next area where you can use to bowl over the Corkpedite to earn you experience points without engaging the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 5 (Corkpedite guard area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs soon as you grab the Star powerup in Area 4, Dash towards the exit located at the bottom left side of the room to take you to area 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, Jump up the platform and bowl over all the enemies in the area especially the Corkpedite guarding the steps upstairs for a quick experience boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter defeating all the enemies in the area, head towards the exit located at the top left corner of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next are will be guarded by 2 parties of Vomer. Quickly defeat them with Sp attacks and make your way up towards the exit located at the top left corner of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 7 (frog coin in lava)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe next area will have a frog coin suspended above the lava lake. To get it, Line your jump at the edge of the lake and jump towards the frog coin. You will be transported to the entrance of the area when landing on the lava. After getting the frog coin, head towards the exit located at the top right corner of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHop on the platforms to cross the lava lake and reach the exit to the next area. Pyrospheres will be jumping in front of each platform so time your jumps to avoid them while crossing the platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secret frog coin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThere is a hidden frog coin in Area 8 that most people overlook. It’s located at the arch on top of the exit and there is a trick to getting the frog coin here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head towards the exit of Area 8 and when you reach the next area, Head back to Area 8 again and fall on the lava lake. This will make Mario jump up the ledge where you can easily get the frog coin located there.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfterwards, head back to the exit and continue exploring the next area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 9 ( frog coins on collapsing platforms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next area has 2 frog coins suspended above collapsing platforms on top of the lava lake. You can ignore them and take the path at the edge of the lake and make your way to the exit at the left side of the room. 2 groups of Vomer will be guarding the area so be sure to use Sp attacks to defeat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to get the frog coins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you want to get the frog coins in this area then jump up the platform closest to the entrance and hop towards the second closest platform with the frog coin. Afterwards, jump towards the to edge then make your way towards the final platform at the left side of the room and jump on top of the platform to reach the frog coin. After getting both frog coins in the area, make your way to the exit at the left side of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 10 (Stumpet\/Oerlikon guard area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next area will be guarded by mobs of Oerlikon. As you move deeper, you will find a Stumpet at the top platform causing earthquakes that spawns additional Magmus to block your path. Avoid fighting them and make your way quickly to the exit located at the bottom left corner of the room to take you to the save area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 11 (save room)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHead up by jumping up the platforms towards the save block. Before reaching the top, grab the flower inside the treasure chest and head towards the 2nd treasure chest at the top to grab the frog coin inside. Save your game after looting both chests and take the exit located at the right side of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 12 (Stumpet\/Magmus guard area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Stumpet will be blocking your path in this area. Defeat it quickly and make your way towards the exit at the right side of the room. Be careful not to fall off the platform while making your way across the narrow path as you head towards the exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your way towards the top of the room. This area will be guarded by a party of Oerlikon and a group of Vomer so be ready to fight them off while heading towards the exit at the left side of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 14 (Corkpedite guard area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next area will have a Corkpedite guarding the exit and spawning mobs of Oerlikon in the area. Make your way to the top of the room and defeat the Corkpedite to access the exit at the top area of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 15 (Strumpet guard area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Strumpet will be guarding the area while spawning mobs as it erupts. Quickly defeat the monster to avoid getting overwhelmed then head for the exit at the end of the path to your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 16 (Hinopio)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your way up the platforms to reach Hinopio guarding the entrance to a cave. After speaking with him, He will then invite you to his shop inside the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 17 (Hino Mart)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe next area is where Hinopio sets up a shop called Hino Mart. The 3 tables inside represent the 3 types of services offered by Hinopio in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hinopio’s Item Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nStock up on HP and Fp items at Hinopio’s item shop. It is located at the table near the entrance to your left. Sell the bracer, Energizer and pure water items you received as loot from monsters in the area to save up space and stock heavily on Fp items since you will be using Sp attacks heavily once you reach the Boss areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hinopio’s Inn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you interact with Hinopio at the table in the middle of the room, He lets you sleep in the area for 30 gold coins. Select this if your Fp and HP need refilling then continue on to the last table to your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hinopio’s armor shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe table to your right is the armor shop. Buy the fire themed armor here to upgrade your armor. These armors will be very useful when facing the Czar Dragon later on since it grants better protection and fire elemental resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter you equip the fire armor to your party, head towards the bottom right exit to take you to the save area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you have the Lazy Shell armor, Let Toadstool use it instead of the fire dress. This armor gives better protection at the expense of physical attack damage. Since Toadstool acts as a support character and mainly uses magic Sp attacks in battle, the physical attack debuff won’t affect her performance in battle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nArea 18 (save area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHinopio guides you to the save area where he stands at the entrance in case you want to visit his shop again. Head down and save your game at the save block before heading towards the exit. We suggest that you switch Mallow and Toadstool into your active party so you won’t have too much trouble facing the Boss fights further in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 19 (platform bridge)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou will have to cross the lake of fire in this area via a platform bridge. Quickly jump from platform to platform until you reach the exit at the other side. Don’t stand too long on the platforms since it collapses after a few moments and you will be transported back to the entrance of the area once you fall towards the lava lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area 20 (Czar Dragon Lair)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nA cutscene plays where several Pyrospheres bond together and form the Czar Dragon. As soon as the dragon is formed, Mario’s party immediately launches the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the Czar Dragon transforms into Zombone after defeating it, We have decided to treat it as a 2nd boss in this walkthrough since Zombone has a different attack pattern and different stats which makes it a completely different Boss altogether.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBoss fight Czar Dragon<\/h2>\n\n\n\nName<\/td> Hitpoints<\/td> Attack<\/td> Gold coins<\/td> Experience<\/td> Weak<\/td> Item<\/td><\/tr> Czar dragon<\/td> 1400<\/td> 160<\/td> 0<\/td> 100<\/td> Ice<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHave Mario use timed attacks at the start of the fight. As for the rest, Have Mallow use Snowy while Toadstool stands by to heal and support the party. The first turn will have the Czar dragon hit you with Basic Attacks then he switches to Sp attacks and spells on the 2nd or 3rd turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water Blast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nCzar dragon unleashes a spell called water blast. This gives AoE damage and can deliver high elemental damage to your party. Have Toadstool use group hug each time the skill hits to keep your life full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter a few turns, the Czar Dragon slams the ground and summons 4 small fire orbs called Helio. If left unchecked, these fire orbs will launch themselves at the party to deal moderate fire damage to your group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHave Mallow use Snowy or thunderbolt when the Helios show up to defeat them before they can attack. By this time, you should use Sp attacks sparingly and have Mario deal most of the damage with timed hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter a few more attacks, the Czar Dragon falls into the lava then eructs as Zombone with a much higher Hitpoints and attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boss fight Zombone<\/h2>\n\n\n\nName<\/td> Hitpoints<\/td> Attack<\/td> Gold coins<\/td> Experience<\/td> Weak<\/td> Item<\/td><\/tr> Zombone<\/td> 1800<\/td> 190<\/td> 0<\/td> 50<\/td> Jump\/thunder<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nZombone is fairly weak to jump attacks. Have Mario use super jump and chain his jumps to deal high damage. Have Mallow cast Shocker on his turn and have Toadstool replenish Fp and health when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are having difficulty chaining your jumps to over 20 times, it’s best to have Mario switch to timed hits instead. This is also effective against Zombone especially when equipped with the Lazy Shell weapon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBoulder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nZombone attacks twice on his turn. The first attack he does is a normal physical attacks and the 2nd will be AoE spells. One of the very first Sp attack he does is the Boulder which is an AoE elemental attack that deals earth damage to the party. Have Toadstool heal the party each time you get hit by Zombone’s Sp attacks and block his basic attacks by tapping the A button before the attack hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis attack does very high single damage to a party member. When Zombone uses this skill and you manage to survive it, Have Toadstool use therapy on the party member that was hit by the skill to heal the member back to full health. Have Mallow use Fp items on his turn and attack only if your Fp is half full so you won’t run out of Fp to heal once Zombone casts any of his spells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n