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Jump on the boss's head. Routed in Nintendo's Mario series since "Mario Bros. 3" on NES, jumping on the boss's head is the most common tactic to defeat various bosses throughout the game. You will need three successful stomps on the head before you beat the boss.
Use fireballs. Five fireballs are equivalent to one stomp on the head. Ice balls do not work on the bosses.
Avoid moving pipes and columns. In the castle in World 1, pipes will move up and down, making it more difficult for you to jump on the boss's head. Maneuver until you are on higher ground and jump down on the boss's head. The World 6 boss ground-pounds, which causes columns to rise from the ground. Move quickly if you are on a moving column or you can die.
Let water or flames recede before you attack. The airship boss in World 4 throws flames on the ground. Avoid the flames and then jump on his head. In the World 4 castle, your character will be submerged underwater. Jumping on the boss while under water will only injure your character, not the boss, so you have to wait for it to be dry before you attack. However, underwater fireball attacks do work.
Maintain distance from certain bosses. The boss in World 2 makes a shockwave that will stun you if you are too close. Three floating ledges will be in the World 7 castle. You can't be on the same ledge as the boss, so you must keep your distance and then pounce on his head when you have the chance.
Jump on top of a bouncing ball in the World 3 castle. The World 3 boss moves on top of a large ball and throws other balls at you. After you are on the ball, you will have the necessary height to jump on top of the boss's head.
Avoid the Chain Chomp on the airship in World 5. The boss is connected to the Chain Chomp during this battle. Jump on the boss's head when he is directly below you. Run away quickly before the Chain Chomp attacks you.
Use the weapons in the room to defeat airship bosses. Two electrical lines are in the room in the World 6 airship. Use the balloon and push the boss into the wires. Ground-pound when spiky balls are on the ground to defeat the World 8 airship boss.
Beat Bowser's castle to beat the ultimate boss Bowser in World 8. Jumping on the boss in this stage won't work. Bowser will stomp and breathe fire to break the walls and items around you. Make it to the end of the stage to defeat Bowser.