Prince Mush from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is one of the secret bosses that can be accessed on the Nintendo Switch. Originally, players had never been able to fight him until now with the newest remake. Stemming from Chapter 3, this champion challenges you to a rumble after completing the game. However, be warned, this fight will not be easy. Preparing to face him head-on will require the right level, badges, and items.
As the first champion of the Glitz Pit in Paper Mario: TTYD, Prince Mush puts up a fight. It is important to note that his HP maxes out at 96 with an Attack and Defense stat of 6. He can deal significant damage with his drop-kick combo and create illusions of himself throughout the fight. Thankfully, he can be challenged multiple times in attempts to defeat him.
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How To Unlock & Beat Prince Mush Boss Fight
Recommended Level Gear & Items To Beat Prince Mush
The first step to unlocking this new secret boss, a feature of the remake, will be to finish the game. This means that all chapters have been explored, and many Trouble Center side quests will be unlocked. The particular quest you will also need to finish will be called "Help Wanted" and "I Must Have That Boo." Shortly after, Prince Mush will await your challenge at the Glitz Pit in Glitzvile in Paper Mario: TTYD. Head towards the locker rooms and begin your exhibition match.
The maximum level you can achieve in Paper Mario: TTYD is 99, compared to every Mario RPG. However, for this fight, you should be around level 35 to start the secret boss. Ideally, this is when you should have an ample number of Health Points and Flower Points for more survivability.
BeardBear on YouTube shows Mario having 50 FP to make many moves during the match. also that your attack and defense do not increase with points, so Items play a huge role in keeping up your strength. If you are having trouble obtaining these items at your level, consider returning to the secret boss fight later.
Name of Item |
Effect |
|---|---|
Ultra Shroom |
Restores 50 HP |
Jammin' Jelly |
Restores 50 FP |
Shroom Steak |
Restores 30 HP and 10 FP |
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Best Strategy To Beat Prince Mush
There are many ways to beat Prince Mush in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door; however, two strategies and badges, particularly, are the most successful. The first method is to look at a Jumpman and Power Bounce badge strategy. This limits them to only jump attacks, but with multiple hits, they should deal significant damage. If you find this strategy repetitive and not to your liking, try out the Power Rush badge.
This is a very risky strategy but has a huge payoff in the end. By getting Mario to critical HP levels, his damage will be significantly increased. Superguard through the finishing stages and know that your best defense is your best offense.
Video Credit: BeardBear/YouTube
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Released
- October 11, 2004
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Mild Cartoon Violence
- Developer(s)
- Intelligent Systems
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Franchise
- Paper Mario
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo GameCube
