Emily Johnson
Mushroom Heartless are unique enemies in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. They are typically non-hostile and act more like puzzles than combat encounters. Defeating the Mushroom XIII mini-game in Kingdom Hearts II is required to unlock Sora's golden crown and the Winner's Proof keyblade. Each mushroom has its own challenge, location, and strategy, such as landing a certain number of hits within a time limit or deflecting projectiles. Players can use various forms, equipment, and magic to complete the challenges. The mushrooms also drop rare items and Tranquility materials.
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What You'll Learn
Defeating the fifth mushroom in the Treasure Room
To prepare for this battle, you should modify your equipment to focus on magic and activate Final Form. It is imperative to keep your distance from the mushroom as getting hit will cause you to be tossed into the air, wasting valuable time. You should spam Thundaga while moving away to maintain a good distance.
One strategy is to use Sora and ensure his magic stat is high enough. You can equip him with Ethers and assign Thundaga shortcuts. Sora can defeat the mushrooms in one hit, so his magic stat is not as important. Activate his Final Form before the challenge and hit the mushrooms with Thundaga.
Another strategy is to use Wisdom Form, but ensure that it is fully levelled up first so that you have as much time in that form as possible. Keep your distance, and you should have little trouble completing this challenge. Just be sure to keep moving, as the mushrooms will spawn faster the more you kill.
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Completing the mini-game offered by the sixth mushroom
The sixth mushroom can be found in the Underworld in the Atrium where you first encountered Demyx. The mini-game challenge of this mushroom is to defeat all the mushrooms that appear within 45 seconds.
To complete this mini-game, you should use Final Form, so make sure it is fully upgraded. Having some Ethers/Elixirs on hand is also a good idea, as using Thundaga can help kill groups quickly without wasting time flying over to them. Activate Final Form before starting the challenge and hit the mushrooms with Thundaga. Use the lock-on feature for accuracy, and you should be able to eliminate each group quickly without having to get close to them.
Another strategy is to use Limit Form, equip Fire Boost and Bond of Flame, and keep attacking with Firaga. Its regenerating health is similar to the Power Meter of the Lexaeus Absent Silhouette battle. You must defeat all of the clones within 45 seconds. The clones appear in groups of six.
The White Mushroom Heartless is completely harmless to the party and asks for help. It will mime the type of magic it wants you to cast on it. Cast the wrong spell or take too long, and the White Mushroom will disappear. When three correct spells have been cast on the White Mushroom, it will drop items and MP orbs, then disappear.
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Defeating the seventh mushroom in the Tunnelway
To beat this mushroom, head to Twilight Town and land at Sunset Terrace. Go down the stairs and follow the train tracks until you see a man wearing a green shirt. Go through the large entryway with "1" written above it, and follow the arrows that point to "2". When you arrive at the second entryway, look left and you'll see the mushroom.
Now, for the strategy to defeat it. You will need to equip Sora with some Ethers and Thundaga. You can defeat the mushroom with one hit of Thundaga, so Sora's magic stat won't matter. Activate Final Form before starting the challenge and hit the mushroom with Thundaga. Use the lock-on feature for accuracy and you should be able to eliminate the mushroom quickly without getting too close. If you get hit, use aerial recovery and continue casting Thundaga.
Spam Thundaga while moving away to keep a good distance from the mushroom. Getting hit will toss Sora into the air and waste time, so it's imperative to stay out of the mushroom's reach.
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Defeating the ninth mushroom at the Castle Gates
Defeating the ninth mushroom in the Kingdom Hearts series involves a unique strategy. This mushroom can be found at the Castle Gates in Radiant Garden, previously known as Hollow Bastion. This location is the same spot where you initially encountered Demyx.
To defeat this mushroom, you must make it spin a total of 75 times without stopping even once. Equipping specific abilities and using a particular form can be advantageous in this battle. It is recommended to equip Finishing Plus and Negative Combo, along with utilizing Wisdom Form.
During the encounter, maintain a circular movement around the mushroom while continuously attacking it. Staying in one spot is not advisable, as it will cause the mushroom to cease spinning after a few hits. Therefore, staying mobile and attacking from various angles are crucial to success.
Additionally, it is worth noting that the mushrooms in Kingdom Hearts are typically non-hostile, with the exception of the Black Fungus variety. These mushroom enemies often act more like puzzles or mini-games rather than traditional combat encounters. Completing each mushroom's mini-game or challenge is essential for unlocking the secret ending in Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix.
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Defeating the White Mushroom
The White Mushroom will only spawn in Traverse Town: Red Room before completing Hollow Bastion Ep. 1. You can also encounter it in End of the World: Linked Worlds, where it can mime all magic spells. The White Mushroom's actions will indicate what type of magic it wants you to cast. If you cast the wrong spell or take too long, the White Mushroom will disappear.
When you cast the correct spell, you will hear a chime and see Tech Points appear. Casting three correct spells will make the White Mushroom drop items and MP orbs before disappearing. The number and quality of items depend on whether the same spell was used all three times.
Additionally, you can encounter the rare mushroom Heartless, the Rare Truffle, in Monstro: Throat, Halloween Town: Bridge, and Neverland: Deck. The Rare Truffle wants you to volley it into the air using your Keyblade. With each consecutive volley, the Technique Points gained increase, and rare items will drop at 10, 50, and 100 volleys.
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Frequently asked questions
The White Mushroom is harmless and will mime the type of magic it wants you to cast on it. You will need to cast the correct spell while it is miming for it. If you cast the wrong spell or take too long, the White Mushroom will disappear. You will need to cast three correct spells for it to drop items and MP orbs.
The Rare Truffle Heartless are non-threatening and want you to volley them into the air using the Keyblade. You gain Technique Points with each consecutive volley, with 100 consecutive volleys worth a total of 5,050 EXP. You can also use Aerora or Aeroga magic to juggle them against the barrier.
Mushroom XIII is a group of enemies that can be found exclusively as a boss in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. Each mushroom drops different items and requires special treatment to be defeated. For example, the first mushroom can be found at Memory's Skyscraper in The World That Never Was. To complete its trial, you must hit it 70 times from behind within 30 seconds using Reaction Commands.
The final mushroom, Mushroom XIII, only appears once you've completed all 12 challenges. You will need to go to where you fought 1,000 heartless and a pillar of light will shine down. You will see a "Look Up" prompt and the thirteenth mushroom will descend.
