I'm new to these forums so sorry if I sound a little noobish.
A low-level run in this game would require beating Smithy with Mario at Level 3, Mallow at L4, Geno at L6, Bowser at L8, and Toadstool at L9 (the lowest possible levels). I've beaten Culex in my own low-level game, so I'd imagine Smithy to be a cinch.
For those who don't know how this is possible, avoid ALL battles except the boss fights until you can buy the lucky jewel (which is eventually replaced with the lucky hammer, as the lucky jewel runs out). Using the jewel/hammer, choose the "wrong" Yoshi egg after every battle, and you never have to take experience points again. It can be VERY frustrating when you can't choose the one you want, especially when you have a LONG battle (Culex) or 2 consecutive battles (Boomer and Exor). Although I got lucky and chose correctly on my first try for my fights with Johnny, MegaSmilax, Queen Valentina, Birdo, and Culex (thank God!!!).
There are very few strategies for a low-level run without the speeding. For a speed run, the only reasonable strategy would be to master the "freebies" trick with Rock Candies and Red Essences. The Star Egg is out of the question because of how long it takes to acquire. Rock Candy will do 300 damage from someone who uses an energizer, or is equipped with Quartz Charm. I think I'd rather stockpile energizers than fight Culex.
Once I can perform the "freebies" trick perfectly with Rock Candy and Red Essence, I'll attempt this run.
A low-level run in this game would require beating Smithy with Mario at Level 3, Mallow at L4, Geno at L6, Bowser at L8, and Toadstool at L9 (the lowest possible levels). I've beaten Culex in my own low-level game, so I'd imagine Smithy to be a cinch.
For those who don't know how this is possible, avoid ALL battles except the boss fights until you can buy the lucky jewel (which is eventually replaced with the lucky hammer, as the lucky jewel runs out). Using the jewel/hammer, choose the "wrong" Yoshi egg after every battle, and you never have to take experience points again. It can be VERY frustrating when you can't choose the one you want, especially when you have a LONG battle (Culex) or 2 consecutive battles (Boomer and Exor). Although I got lucky and chose correctly on my first try for my fights with Johnny, MegaSmilax, Queen Valentina, Birdo, and Culex (thank God!!!).
There are very few strategies for a low-level run without the speeding. For a speed run, the only reasonable strategy would be to master the "freebies" trick with Rock Candies and Red Essences. The Star Egg is out of the question because of how long it takes to acquire. Rock Candy will do 300 damage from someone who uses an energizer, or is equipped with Quartz Charm. I think I'd rather stockpile energizers than fight Culex.
Once I can perform the "freebies" trick perfectly with Rock Candy and Red Essence, I'll attempt this run.
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