How To Unlock Edge In Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope starts you off with six characters that are unlocked by default. However, as you progress through the game, you keep on unlocking new characters. There are a total of three characters for you to unlock, and the first one is Edge. 

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Key Takeaways

• Edge is the first character you unlock in Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope. She becomes available at the end of the first level.
• Edge is the best character to use in the game, and her abilities allow you to tackle both long-range and close-range scenarios.
• In the Skill Tree, you need to focus on increasing the range of Edge’s attacks.
• The best Sparks to use with Edge include Regensis and Ethering. 

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When you first start playing the game, you get the luxury of choosing from six characters, including Mario and Luigi. The starting characters are pretty amazing and offer different abilities, but things start picking up the pace when you start unlocking new characters. This is because, compared to the ones unlocked by default, these new characters offer better stats and abilities that can help you quickly turn the situation in your favor.

How To Unlock Edge 

Now, you might think that Edge can be unlocked using coins or by completing specific missions. However, this is not the case at all, as Edge will automatically unlock as you progress through the story. You don’t have to worry about going out of the way to unlock her. Also, you might want to check out our guide on Riddle of Pristine Peaks. 

As soon as you reach the end of the first level, you will come across a boss named Giant Wildclaw. Before the fight starts, Edge will automatically get unlocked and will join your party. From this point onwards, you will be able to control a total of three characters instead of two. This will make things easier and more fun.

Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope Edge’s Abilities 

Just like any other character in the game, Edge also has a total of two abilities to offer. 

Her first ability is called Flying Blade, which is easily one of the best in the game. By using it, Edge can throw her blade towards her target, which deals 50-60 damage with each hit. Furthermore, if you manage to land a critical strike, you’ll be able to deal 78 damage, which is a lot.

Now, the thing which makes the Flying Blade one of the best abilities is that it returns to you like a boomerang. If you throw it in a straight line, it will return to you after hitting the main target and will also damage anyone in its way.

Therefore, even though the ability primarily serves as a single target attack, you can use it to deal damage to multiple attacks as well. This can be excellent for times when you are dealing with a large group of enemies.

Next, we have Stormblade. This is the second ability offered by Edge, and it is as amazing as the first one. Thanks to it, if enemies try to get close to you, they get hit by an attack that deals 160% damage. However, all enemies must be within a radius of 7m for the ability to work. If they are a little far away, then you’re better off using the Flying Blade ability.

How To Play With Edge

Edge’s abilities make her the best character in Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope. She can do wonders when she’s in the right hands, but you won’t be able to do much if you don’t know how to play with her properly.

In the game, we have characters that are either effective in long-range scenarios or close-range combat. However, Edge is someone who is somewhere between the two. This is because her abilities allow her to perform well in both scenarios.

If you’re using her primary ability, the Flying Blade, you need to make sure you’re targetting enemies that are far. As discussed earlier in our guide, the Flying Blade acts as a boomerang and returns to the user after successfully hitting the target. Before proceeding further, why not read our guide on how to access the Beach Beacon secret zone in the game? 

Now, if there are multiple enemies in its path when you first launch it, the blade will hit them all and will hit them again when returning, thus dealing double damage. But if you carelessly use it and throw it towards a target that is sitting alone, you’ll only waste your turn.

While the Flying Blade ability isn’t useful in close-range scenarios due to its nature, you can rely on Stormblade. There are multiple times in the game when powerful enemies are trying to get up close and personal with you by surrounding you from every corner.

In such situations, you can use Stormblade to target multiple enemies within a radius of 7m. This will allow you to push them back and eliminate a couple of them during the process.

Best Skills

Now, when in the Skill Tree, you need to prioritize Flying Blade. This is because Edge is the kind of character who can even help you out during the late-game stages, even though you gain access to her at the end of the first level. Therefore, you need to keep on making her Flying Blade ability powerful to make things easier for yourself.

The first thing you need to invest in is increasing the critical hit chance of her weapon. When you first start playing with Edge, there is a 20% chance of you landing a critical strike with the Flying Blade attack. Now, as the blade hits multiple targets in a single go, there is a great chance of a critical strike. 

Therefore, when you invest in it in the skill tree and take it all the way up to 60%, you’ll be able to take down enemies even more quickly. 

Next, you need to focus on the range of her Flying Blade attack. When you acquire the Weapon Range skill, her attack range increases from 21m to 25m, thus allowing you to target enemies from a safe distance.

For instance, when you’re facing the Giant Wildclaw boss in the game, you need to keep your distance from him as he can annihilate you quickly in close-range combat. During such fights, you need to stay at a safe distance from the target, as getting close to them will only put you at a disadvantage.

Therefore, if you’re using Edge, you can target your enemy from a distance of 25m if you have the Weapon Range skill unlocked; thus allowing you to deal with them without even getting close.

Another important thing you should do is increase the range of Stormblade. Again, Stormblade can help you deal with close-range situations where enemies have surrounded you. By increasing its range, you’ll be able to target enemies before they get extremely close to your character.

When you first invest in the Stormblade Range skill, the range increases to 9 and then to 11 when you invest in it it again. Considering the type of game Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope is, the difference of even a single meter is amazing. 

Best Sparks 

As Edge is a DPS character and is meant for those players who like to be aggressive, you need to focus on two things; keeping Edge alive and making sure she deals as much damage as possible with each attack. 

For this purpose, the first Spark we would recommened for Edge is Regensis. When activated, this Spark regenerates 30% of a character’s max HP at the start of the next two turns. Furthermore, it will also increase the max HP of Edge by 25%. This will prevent you from worrying about taking some extra damage, as your health will automatically regenerate during your next turn.

To unlock Regensis, you will need to complete a quest called Hide N’ Squeak. 

The second Spark we think goes well with Edge is Ethering. This is one of the best Sparks in the game, as it can make your character invisible for a total of two turns. There can be times when you are pushed into the corner by the enemy team and have nowhere to go.

During such times, you can activate Ethering, become invisible, and go to the other corner of the map without being seen. Furthermore, this Spark also increases the amount of damage done by move abilities by 25%. 

Best Team

As discussed above, you need to focus on keeping Edge alive, as she is going to be your main DPS character throughout the game. Therefore, pairing her with Rabbid Peach will be wise, as she has healing abilities and can keep Edge healthy.

The third character you need to put in your party is either Mario or Luigi. This will come down to your personal preference. If you want a duo that can target enemies from a safe distance, then it will be wise to go with Luigi, as he is the best-ranged character in the game. But if you want someone for mid-range, Mario would be a more suitable option. 

This marks the end of our Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope Edge guide. It is important to remember that there are two other characters that you’ll unlock after Edge. Furthermore, there are a total of three expansion packs currently in the works for the game. These expansions will most likely bring new characters to the game. Before leaving, make sure to check out our guide on how to solve the Water Wheel Puzzle.