The Mushboom, also known as the Myconid, is a recurring enemy in the Mana series.
They are among the most recognized enemies in the franchise along with the rabite and the molebear.
Physical Description[]
Mushbooms are anthropomorphic fungi recognized by their large pink or purple caps with heart patterns, broad stalks with large faces, and stubby limbs. Their look is also completed with a stone-faced bewildered expression.
Affinities[]
These enemies typically inhabit grassy meadows, forests and caverns. They are frequently associated with Dryad and as such can dance around to fight and can spew powder at their enemies to put them into the Sleep status. They are usually found buried in the ground with only their cap visible, and upon getting close they pop out and attack.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy Adventure & Adventures of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Adventures of Mana)
Mushbooms are the first enemy encountered in the game in the area around Topple. They move very slowly and are easy to get rid of.
Sword of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Sword of Mana)
In this iteration, Mushboom like to camouflage themselves with background inanimate fungi in Mushboom Forest. They pop out of the ground and throw their head cap like a boomerang. Fortunately, they move slowly and prefer to stand in place, so they are easily slain.
Secret of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Secret of Mana)
Mushbooms are slightly more nimble in both 2D and 3D versions. This time, they can perform a headstand and twirl around doing damage. Additionally, they can spew out soporific fumes from either from their mouths or their top appendages under their cap. They can be found around Potos and around Pandora and Gaia's Navel.
Trials of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Trials of Mana)
Compared to their 3D counterparts, Mushbooms are more speedy and aggressive in the 2D version. Like in their Secret of Mana iteration, they can do a spinning headstand to deal little damage to their opponent and spew out sleepy spores. They can be located in Rabite Forest, Cascade Cavern, Dwarf Tunnels and Beuca Island.
Legend of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Legend of Mana)
Mushbooms are slow-moving and attack with their feet to pummel down its adversaries. They can be found in Mekiv Caverns and The White Forest. Their cap comes in two colors : aqua blue for enemies and pink for pets.
Dawn of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Dawn of Mana)
Mushbooms are the first enemy encountered in the game. Their appearance differs from prevous installments, as their caps are teal-colored and their face sports squinty eyes. Even though they can float momentarily, they are pretty much pushovers that can be eliminated quickly. They can be found in the tutorial area and in the Great Tree (Chapter 1).
Children of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Children of Mana)
Mushbooms are found surprisingly late in the game as they hail from Brightwood on the Wendel continent. Their attack pattern are similar to their previous installements as they can throw their cap in a boomerang-style movement and perform a headstand.
Heroes of Mana[]
- Main article: Mushboom (Heroes of Mana)