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Major Burrows is a semi-easy boss, of which resembles a mole, in Super Mario Galaxy. This article will tell you how to defeat him.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:In the Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows
Method 1
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1Go to one of the levels where you fight Major Burrows.
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2When Major Burrows comes up from under the ground, ground pound the ground next to him so he gets dizzy. Then do a spin attack on him.
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3Now, Major Burrows will come after you specifically. Repeat Step 2, except he will now walk away from you slowly while he is dizzy. Run to him and to a spin attack on him.
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4After you beat him up twice, he will be raging mad. After repeating step 2, he will come back again running after you. Ground pound the ground next to him and spin attack him once more and you're finished.
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5After beating him up 3 times, you will receive your Power Star and complete the level.
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:In a Daredevil Run
Method 2
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1Go to one of the levels where you fight Major Burrows (In a daredevil mode).
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2When Major Burrows comes up from under the ground, ground pound the ground next to him so he gets dizzy. Then do a spin attack on him. If you get hit, you have to start over in the beginning of the boss fight so be wise!
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3Now, Major Burrows will come after you specifically. Repeat Step 2, except he will now walk away from you slowly while he is dizzy. Run to him and to a spin attack on him. If you spin after Major Burrows digs, you have to start all over!
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4After you beat him up twice, he will be raging mad. After repeating step 2, he will come back again running after you. Ground pound the ground next to him and spin attack him once more and you're finished.
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5After beating him up 3 times, you will receive your Power Star and complete the level.
Warnings
- Please do not touch the moles digging in somewhat; you'll get hurt!Thanks!
- Please do not touch the spiky head; that's his mole's head for somewhat, you'll get a zero and start over!Thanks!

























































