Super Mario RPG Remake: Unraveling the Mystery of Locating and Conquering Culex – A Guide to the Challenge

Culex, the formidable secret boss from the original game, makes a return in the Super Mario RPG Remake for the Switch. Renowned as one of the most challenging bosses, defeating Culex requires strategic planning. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find and beat Culex in the remake.

Finding Culex:

1. You can encounter Culex even before completing the main story, although it’s not recommended due to the boss’s difficulty.
2. Head to Moleville, where an NPC offers to trade fireworks for a Shiny Stone, a key item needed to find Culex.
3. Purchase fireworks from the mole inside the house next to the little girl in Moleville for 500 coins.
4. Trade the fireworks for the Shiny Stone with the NPC outside the house.
5. Take the Shiny Stone to the locked door in Monstro Tower to unlock it and initiate the battle with Culex’s first form.

Unlocking Rematch Culex 3D:

1. Complete the main game.
2. Visit Marrymore Inn and use the free voucher for a night in the suite.
3. Head to Star Hill and find one of the new pink stars.
4. Go to Tadpole Pond and talk to Frog Sage, who will ask you to revisit Belome Temple and fight Belome again.
5. After defeating Belome, Frog Sage will task you with rematching other bosses, eventually granting the Super Shiny Stone.
6. Use the Super Shiny Stone to unlock the Monstro Town door and access the rematch with Culex 3D.

Beating Culex:

1. Culex has the highest HP in the game and uses powerful magic attacks, so approach the battle with caution.
2. Prioritize having Peach in your party, equipped with Lazy Shell Armour for survival, revival, and healing magic.
3. Focus on defeating each Crystal first, as they have 2,000 HP each, limiting Culex’s attacks.
4. In the second phase, Culex will unleash potent magic attacks, so always keep someone in reserve and maintain a full inventory of revive items.

Follow these strategies to conquer the challenging Culex in the Super Mario RPG Remake and emerge victorious in this epic battle.