Mario & Luigi: Brothership Guide | How to Defeat Goombas and Koopas

This guide will walk you through defeating the packs of Koopas and Goombas on Slippenglide Island in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you’ve attempted this fight and found it seemingly impossible, it’s likely because you’re relying too heavily on Bros moves to clear out large groups of enemies. You'll want to take a more patient approach, carefully chipping away at them with precision attacks.

Step 1: Tackle the Goombas

You'll want to start by focusing on the Goombas. Instead of constantly spamming Bros' moves, use targeted attacks to weaken them over some time. I suggest using jump attacks as they're pretty effective; you can use hammer attacks if you wish to as well; try targeting the Goomba with the highest health.

The goal is to reduce their health so they can all be taken out in a single Bros attack. Be aware of their counterattacks, but don't stress about landing counters yourself. You should wear defensive gear and equip plugs that prioritize defense. Now you can slowly deal low damage to each Goomba until they are brought down.

When you’re ready, unleash a Bros move like Yoshi Egg to finish them all off at once.

Step 2: Deal with the Para-Koopas

After you're done defeating the Goombas, a group of Para-Koopas will appear. You’ll notice that most of them are flying.

Focus on one Para-Koopa at a time, targeting and attacking until it’s grounded. Once they’re on the ground, their attacks are easier to dodge. Use the hammer to deflect their projectile attacks, if necessary, but avoid defeating too many at once. If you eliminate too many, reinforcements will arrive, undoing your progress.

Keep chipping away at their health individually. Your strategy should be the same as with the Goombas: reduce each one’s health to a manageable level without finishing them off too early. This setup will allow you to take them all out simultaneously with another Bros move.

Tips for Success

• Defense is key: Equip Mario and Luigi with the best defensive gear and plugs you have. Use items like Easy Peasy Counters to improve your ability to avoid damage.
• Manage your BP carefully: Use upgrades or gear that conserve BP to ensure you have enough for critical Bros moves when needed.
• Healing items: Auto-healing mushrooms can be a lifesaver if you take unexpected damage during the fight.
• Avoid reinforcements: Keeping multiple Koopas alive but weak is essential. Eliminating them all at once prevents reinforcements from resetting your progress.

The Final Blow

Once all the Para-Koopas are grounded and their health is low, unleash a final Bros move to finish them off. Enhance it with a Bro Boost, if available, to maximize damage. This move should clear the field and complete the battle.

And that’s how you take down the packs of Goombas and Koopas on Slippenglide Island. With careful planning and execution, you’ll clear this challenging section and move forward with ease. Good luck!

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