How to beat Smasher, the Crown Dungeon miniboss (Dungeon 5). Bat its iron ball back with your sword, slash while it is stunned, then claim the Small Key and continue toward Cane of Somaria and Smog. Instant answer and interactive checklist below.
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Learn the throw → bat → sword cycle before the door opens. If sword damage does nothing, Smasher is not stunned — rebound the iron ball first.
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What each Smasher state accepts for damage, and how the iron ball rebound fits in.
Match what you see in-game to a cause and a fix.