Seems worth Megasmilax fight (skip Hurly Gloves)

Megasmilax fight skipping the Hurly Gloves and eliminating 1 Hurly Gloves attack for unarmed,  and 1-2 Hurly Gloves attacks for defends.
This is at the cost of an untimed boost, 2 extra defends and 1 extra smilax attack. On average the fight is not faster by about 130 frames, but it eliminates a Megasmilax counter and makes the fight much more consistent. Also, the overall gains for a route that bypasses Hurly Gloves (and maybe post-Valentina Bowser) would ultimately be worth. Note this also eliminates all risk of low rolls if timed perfectly.

Megasmilax same equips as any% except no Hurly Gloves.


Phase 1:

Geno untimed boost Mario
Koopa defend
Mario defend
smilax #1 attack [this doesn't happen in any%]
Geno attack (300) - kill smilax #1


Phase 2:

Koopa timed attack 68
Mario timed attack (144-174) kill smilax #2
Smilax #3 attacks
Geno attack (300) - kill smilax #3


Phase 3:
Koopa ice bomb

Phase 4:
Mario ice bomb (420)
Megasmilax attacks [same as any%]
Geno  (300)
others defend
Megasmilax attacks [same as any%]
Geno  (300)