Sugar is one of the most well-hidden secret bosses in OFF, originally appearing in the first release of the game and returning in later editions. She’s infamous for being one of the hardest battles you’ll face — but defeating her is also essential if you want to reach the True Ending.
This guide explains exactly how to find her, how the fight works, and what strategy you’ll need to survive.
How to Find and Fight Sugar in Off Remastered (2025)
Step 1 – Obtaining a Grand Item
To even access Sugar, you need to collect at least one Grand Item from any of the Purified Zones.
- After you complete a Zone, you can return to it in its Purified state.
- In Zone 1, for example, ride the Pedalo through the tracks until you reach a hidden area.
- Inside, you’ll find a chest containing The Grand Finale, one of the three Grand Items.
This is all you need to unlock Sugar’s lair, but if you explore other Purified Zones, you can pick up the other Grand Items too.
Step 2 – Returning to Zone 0
With a Grand Item in hand, head back to Zone 0.
- From the starting hub, enter the first middle door.
- If you’re carrying at least one Grand Item (like The Grand Finale), a staircase will now appear inside the building.
- Climb it, and you’ll be led straight to Sugar.
This hidden staircase only shows up if you have one of the Grand Items, so don’t bother coming here empty-handed.
Step 3 – The Battle Against Sugar
Once inside, you’ll face Sugar, the personification of her namesake, along with four dummies that fight at her side.
Key Details About the Fight:
- Max HP: 12,000
- Allies: 4 companions (dummies)
- Weakness: Poison (despite Wide Angle / Eye item claiming she has no weaknesses)
- Difficulty: Among the hardest fights in OFF — only rivaled by Cob in later versions.
Strategy Options
- Focus Sugar Directly:
- Ignore her dummies and concentrate all damage on Sugar.
- Risky, since the dummies will constantly chip at your health, but faster if you can tank the damage.
- Clear the Dummies First:
- Take out her companions before focusing on her.
- This approach drags out the battle but reduces overall incoming damage, making it safer in the long run.
Either path works — it depends on your party’s strength and resources.
Defeating Sugar earns you the Grand Chocolatier, a vital item needed to unlock the True Ending of the game. If you’re aiming for completion, this fight is absolutely mandatory.
Sugar isn’t just a hidden challenge — she’s one of the most iconic bosses in OFF. With her high health pool, deceptive weakness, and overwhelming pressure from her dummies, she demands preparation and patience.