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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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Master Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's enemy weaknesses and immunities! Learn how to exploit enemy vulnerabilities and overcome tough bosses with this essential guide.

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Master Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's enemy weaknesses and immunities! Learn how to exploit enemy vulnerabilities and overcome tough bosses with this essential guide.

Alright, so you're wondering about what makes enemies tick in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, right? Knowing who's weak to what can seriously change the tide of battle, especially when you're up against tougher foes. This section is all about giving you the lowdown on those enemy resistances and vulnerabilities so you can plan your attacks like a pro.

After you get Goombella's help and she mentions looking for Professor Frankly, you'll find yourself with a lot more freedom to explore! Before you go off chasing the main story, there's a little something you should take care of to avoid future headaches. Head over to the west side of the main square. You'll meet a Toad who's lost her contact lens. Now, she'll tell you it'll take about 20 years to find it, but if you just stand there and wait, it'll magically appear under Mario's foot. The catch? You'll accidentally break it! This means she'll block off the west side until you get her a new one.

To get a replacement, head to the building with the Fire Flower sign. Chat with the Toad right by the door and order a new contact lens. It'll be ready by Chapter 1, so don't worry about it holding you up too much. While you're there, grab some supplies, but make sure to keep at least 50 coins from your starting 100 – you'll need 'em!

Now, let's check out the east side of the square. See that house next to the one with the Shine Sprite floating above it? You'll want to head into that one... but first, there's a guy with a spear blocking the way. If you talk to him and pick the option that sounds like "I can take you!", you're in for a really tough fight. It's kind of like facing Diablo from Final Fantasy VIII, if I recall correctly.

MINIBOSS: Gus

  • Max HP: 20
  • Attack: 2

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