How many cat shines do you need to defeat Bowser?

To defeat Bowser, you need to collect a total of 50 Cat Shines, which will allow you to face off against the humungous Fury Bowser in the final battle, and after beating him, the credits will play out. The Cat Shines are essential to progress through the game, and collecting them will also give you access to additional content and features, such as the ability to challenge Fury Bowser again and explore Lake Lapcat.

Understanding Cat Shines and Bowser’s Fury

What are Cat Shines?

Cat Shines are collectibles in the game that are used to unlock new areas, characters, and features, and they play a crucial role in defeating Bowser.

FAQs

1. How many Cat Shines can you get before beating Bowser? You can collect only up to 81 Cat Shines before Giant Bowser is defeated at least once and the main story is completed.
2. Can you beat Bowser’s fury without the Giga Bell? Yes, you can beat Bowser’s fury without the Giga Bell, as you can also collect a Cat Shine to make Fury Bowser leave.
3. What happens after 100 cat shines? After collecting 100 Cat Shines, you can trigger the Final Fury Bowser Fight, which will be a bigger battle with Fury Bowser having a new look and increased health.
4. Does Bowser come back after 50 Cat Shines? Yes, Bowser will come back after you have gained 40 Cat Shines, and you can challenge him again at any of the three Giga Bells in Lake Lapcat.
5. How long does Bowser’s Fury take to 100%? Bowser’s Fury will take roughly 11-13 hours to roll credits, and approximately 13-15 hours if you want 100% completion.
6. Does Bowser go away after 40 Cat Shines? No, Bowser won’t go away after 40 Cat Shines, and you’ll need to collect more Cat Shines to make him leave.
7. Why won’t Fury Bowser go away? Fury Bowser won’t go away if you’ve collected enough Cat Shines and the sky has turned red, indicating that you cannot simply wait to get him to go away.
8. Is there a secret level in Bowser’s fury? Yes, there is a secret ending that you can unlock by collecting all 100 Cat Shines hidden in Lake Lapcat.
9. Can you get 120 stars after defeating Bowser? No, it is impossible to get all 120 stars before beating Bowser, as some stars are only accessible after Bowser is defeated.
10. How rare is dancing Bowser? Dancing Bowser has a ~10% chance to “dance” in place at the beginning of the fight, allowing you to grab his tail earlier and throw him quicker.
11. How long is just Bowser’s fury? Bowser’s Fury lasts about four hours for an average player, with an additional four hours of gameplay for players interested in collecting all 100 Cat Shines.
12. How old is Bowser? Bowser is canonically 34 years old, as revealed by Nintendo.
13. Is Bowser’s Fury difficult? Yes, Bowser’s Fury can be rather challenging, with tougher baddies and busier level design.
14. What do you do after you get 100 cat shines in Bowser’s fury? After collecting 100 Cat Shines, you can trigger the Final Fury Bowser Fight, which will be a bigger battle with Fury Bowser having a new look and increased health.
15. Can you fight Fury Bowser again? Yes, you can fight Fury Bowser again after completing the main story, but it will just trigger the end credits again, and to get a true final battle, you’ll need to collect all 100 Cat Shines in Lake Lapcat.