Emma Wilson
Mushroom XIII No. 3 is one of the hardest challenges in Kingdom Hearts 2. It can be found at the Bridge in front of Beast's Castle and represents Xaldin. The objective is to collect 450 orbs dropped by the mushroom as it floats across the area. To beat this level, you should equip Sora with the Follow the Wind Keyblade, the Draw ability, and Draw Rings. You can then use Glide, Quick Run, or a combination of both to follow the mushroom and collect the orbs. It is also recommended to remove Beast from the challenge as he gets in the way of Sora's glide and quick run.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Beast's Castle, Bridge |
| Objective | Collect 450 orbs |
| A-Rank | 495 orbs |
| S-Rank | 500 orbs |
| Strategy | Equip abilities that draw items, such as Follow the Wind keyblade and Draw Rings |
| Gliding underneath the mushroom helps, but use Quick Run to keep up when it speeds up | |
| Do not lock onto the mushroom, as it will make it harder to collect orbs when you're missing some | |
| High Score | Collect 450 orbs |
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What You'll Learn
Collect 450 orbs
Mushroom No. 3 can be found at the Bridge in front of Beast's Castle. The objective of this mission is to collect 450 orbs dropped by the mushroom as it floats across the area. Here are some tips to help you beat this level:
Firstly, make sure to equip Sora with the Follow the Wind Keyblade, received from Port Royal, and the Draw ability (as many that are available to him), and Draw Rings (which can be found in the 100 Acre Wood at Rabbit's House). You can also equip Sora with the Fatal Crest keyblade, a reward for completing the Goddess of Fate Cup. You'll also need either Quick Run or Glide to effectively keep up with the mushroom and collect the orbs it drops.
The mushroom will usually move slowly, dropping a few orbs at a time, but will occasionally speed up and drop a large group of orbs. Make sure to get a decent chunk of each of these big groups, as they are the most important to collect to reach the required score of 450. You'll want to follow the mushroom closely at all times as you only have a small window to grab the orbs when dropped.
One tactic is to stay directly in the middle of the bridge and just Quick Run back and forth so you can always use Draw to pick up the orbs that reach the edges. You can also use Glide to get closer if you get left behind, but you'll have to pause when the mushroom drops a large number of orbs at once, so having Quick Run will help to get you back on track afterward.
Keep repeating these steps until you collect 450 orbs.
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Use Limit Form to attack
Defeating Beast Mushroom XIII in Kingdom Hearts 2 requires the use of Limit Form to attack. Here's a strategy to beat it:
First, it is important to note that this battle has a time limit of 10 seconds, and the mushroom clone appears rapidly, so you must be quick and decisive in your actions. The Limit Form is particularly useful in this scenario as it provides you with a range of powerful combo attacks that can help you defeat the mushroom clone efficiently.
When using the Limit Form, you can utilize the Sonic Blade, Strike Raid, and Ragnarok combos. These combos are essential for keeping the clone at bay and preventing it from getting too close. The Sonic Blade is especially useful for its long-range capabilities, allowing you to attack from a distance while staying out of harm's way. Additionally, the Strike Raid and Ragnarok combos offer a balanced mix of offensive and defensive capabilities, enabling you to deal damage while also protecting yourself.
To further enhance your effectiveness in Limit Form, consider equipping Negative Combo, Finishing Plus x2, and Rumbling Rose. These abilities will amplify your damage output and provide additional benefits during combat. With these equipped, focus on performing normal combos by mashing the appropriate buttons. This will allow you to take advantage of the Limit Form's powerful basic attacks.
The Limit Form's Zantetsuken ground combo finisher is an extremely potent tool in this battle. It can eliminate a significant portion of the mushroom clone's health bar, making it a valuable asset when used at the right time. Aim to use this finisher whenever it is available to expedite the defeat of the clone.
By following these strategies and making effective use of the Limit Form's abilities, you should be able to successfully defeat Beast Mushroom XIII within the allotted time frame. Remember to stay mobile, maintain your distance, and take advantage of the Limit Form's long-range and combo attacks to emerge victorious.
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Spam Thundaga
Spamming Thundaga is a strategy that can be used to beat Beast Mushroom XIII in Kingdom Hearts 2. This strategy is particularly useful when combined with the Master Form/Berserk Charge strategy.
To use this strategy effectively, it is recommended to activate Final Form before starting the challenge and then spam Thundaga while moving away to maintain a safe distance from the mushroom. Getting knocked back wastes time, so it is crucial to stay out of the mushroom's reach.
One player suggests casting Cure before initiating the challenge, then using Berserk Charge until your MP recharges, followed by spamming Thundaga in mid-air. This approach allowed the player to land about 40 hits before needing to recharge, and then another 20-25 hits with the next Thundaga spam.
Another player recommends starting with Wisdom Form and using Berserk Charge, then timing your shots so that the mushroom falls on top of them. This player achieved 99 hits by also spamming Thundaga and then switching to physical hits once their MP ran out, repeating the process as their MP recharged.
Additionally, it is advised to remove any MP Haste/Charge abilities, as these can interfere with the effectiveness of the Berserk Charge.
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Avoid magic attacks
Mushroom No. 2 can be found at the Christmas Tree Plaza in Christmas Town and represents the Organization's No. 2 and Xemnas' right-hand man, Xigbar. The objective of this mission is to avoid the mushroom's projectiles by blocking or dodging them. The mushroom shoots energy bolts, similar to Xigbar, and you need to block, guard, or reflect 80 of them.
To avoid the magic attacks, you need to cast Reflect when the mushroom fires its projectiles. Keep a lock on the mushroom to track it and only use Reflect once it has fired a shot. This will ensure your barrier lasts long enough to deflect the projectiles.
You can also perform this challenge with standard means, such as Guard or Aerial Dodge, but it is much easier with the use of Final Form. Using Final Form, you can easily block or dodge the mushroom's projectiles.
It is important to note that this mushroom has its own Reversal, and if it gets behind you to attack, it can disrupt your streak. Do not spam triangle, as the mushroom will do the same, and you will end up in a "weird courtship dance" instead of fighting. Wait for the mushroom to look around in confusion before you attack, otherwise, it will reversal you and hit you too quickly to stop.
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Drain its health
To beat Beast Mushroom XIII, you must drain its health within a certain time limit. Here are some strategies to achieve this:
Mushroom No. 1
Locate Mushroom No. 1 at Memory's Skyscraper in The World That Never Was. You have 30 seconds to hit it as many times as possible. Use the "Reversal" and "Quick Slide" reaction commands to get behind the Mushroom, which will cause it to become confused and drop its guard. Wait for the Quick Slide reaction command to confuse No. 1, and then attack.
Mushroom No. 3
Mushroom No. 3 is one of the hardest mushrooms to beat. It can be found at the bridge in Beast's Castle. The objective is to collect 450 orbs that the mushroom drops as it floats across the area. Equip Sora with the Follow the Wind Keyblade, the Draw ability, and Draw Rings. Remove Beast from your party as he often gets in the way of Sora's glide and quick run. Keep close to the mushroom and use Quick Run (analog + hold □) to grab the orbs when it moves faster and drops a large number. Repeat these steps until you collect 450 orbs.
Mushroom No. 5
Mushroom No. 5 can be found in the Treasure Room of the Cave Wonders in Agrabah. The goal is to drain its health within 10 seconds, which continuously regenerates. You must beat the speed at which the mushroom heals itself. Equip your strongest Keyblades, one to Sora and one to Final Form's second Keyblade slot. Fill Sora's item slots with cheap items like Potions or Ethers, and set them to shortcuts. Go into Final Form and stick close to the mushroom, using the items you set to your item slots and shortcuts. You can also use Master Form when defeating No. 5, as this gives it less recovery time. Limit Form's Zantetsuken ground combo finisher is also helpful, as it can chop away an entire bar of the Mushroom's health.
Mushroom No. 10
Mushroom No. 10 can be found in the Moonlight Nook of Isla de Muerta at Port Royal. To defeat it, you must drain its health within 55 seconds. Go into Final Form to allow Sora to land as many hits as possible in the time that he can attack. The mushroom will shuffle itself within clones, attempting to confuse Sora. If you have trouble following its movements, stay close to the screen and pause continuously. Pausing every second will allow you to track it down to the frame.
Mushroom No. 13
Mushroom No. 13 is located in Radiant Garden - Great Maw. To reach it, you must have beaten all of the other twelve Mushrooms. After defeating the game, each time Sora enters the Great Maw, the other twelve Mushrooms will appear before him. A second later, the Mushrooms whose challenges are incomplete will vanish, while the completed ones will jump for joy. If all twelve are completed, a beam of light will appear, and approaching it will reveal No. 13. Activating the "Ready, Go!" command will result in No. 13 giving Sora the Winner's Proof Keyblade and the Proof of Peace.
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Frequently asked questions
Mushroom No. 3 can be found at the Bridge in front of Beast's Castle. The objective is to collect all the orbs that the mushroom drops as it floats across the area. You need to collect 450 orbs to complete the challenge.
Equip Sora with the Follow the Wind Keyblade, the Draw ability, and Draw Rings. You can use Glide, Quick Run, or a combination of the two to follow the mushroom as quickly as possible.
The mushroom will start by moving slowly and dropping a few orbs at a time, but it will occasionally speed up and drop a big group of orbs. Make sure to get a decent number of these large groups to reach the target score.
Do not lock onto the mushroom, as this will make it harder to collect orbs when you miss. Keep close to the mushroom at first, then use Quick Run to grab the orbs when it speeds up.
