How to Beat Maggot Larry in Super Meat Boy 3D

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Okay, so I’m so close to finishing Super Meat Boy 3D! Just one more boss to beat – Maggot Larry – and then it’s onto the final world and a showdown with Dr. Fetus! I’ve already taken down Sawhalanthropus, Mr. Filthy, and The Forge Master, so I’m feeling good about this. Bring on Larry!

By now, you might be surprised to find that Maggot Larry is actually the easiest boss in Super Meat Boy 3D. I was definitely surprised – after all the challenges, boss number four turned out to be a really quick and easy fight!

If you’re still struggling, that’s perfectly okay. Here’s a guide to help you overcome this difficult situation.

Maggot Larry Video Guide

This fight takes place in a circular arena that gets smaller after each phase. It has three phases in total, but don’t worry – none of them are overly challenging.

Like with all the previous boss guides, watching the video above will give you the best understanding of this fight and how to succeed. If you need more help after watching, continue reading below.

How to Beat Maggot Larry

The first phase of this fight is often the hardest. Larry’s area-of-effect attacks happen very quickly, leaving almost no room for mistakes.

Okay, so when this fight starts, the very first thing you gotta do is move! A big area-of-effect attack is gonna drop right under your feet, so get out of the way fast. After that first one, there are two more coming, and they alternate where they appear. Basically, you need to keep moving constantly. I dodge one circle, then immediately run to where it was to avoid the next one when it shows up. It’s all about staying mobile!

Throughout the battle, you’ll be constantly targeted by incoming missiles, so it’s even more crucial to keep moving.

Once the first part is done, the edge of the floor will disappear, and a bit extra will crumble off, so stick to the center to avoid falling. Then, Larry will swing tentacles at you from both sides. Here’s how to dodge them: jump over tentacles coming from the left, and duck under those coming from the right.

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Continue running and alternate between jumping rope and ducking, all while keeping your momentum up. The missile is still tracking your movements, so don’t stop!

The floor will collapse again, and this time it’s incredibly narrow. You’ll be jumping over a large gap, so be careful not to fall into Larry’s dangerous, gooey sludge.

Larry creates two large, swirling masses of maggots that move in a circle. Simply run around in a circle with them – clockwise is best – and the encounter will finish after about 10 seconds. It’s a straightforward phase, so don’t worry about it!

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2026-03-31 04:09