Explanation of Ring Battle Panels

This guide gives an explanation of Ring Battle Panels, during Boss Battles, in Paper Mario: The Origami King, for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn the effect of every Ring Battle Panel and how to use them effectively!

Explanation of Ring Battle Panels (Click to jump!)
Arrow Panel	Action Panel	Magic Circle	ON Switch	Hint Envelope
Treasure Chest	x2 Power	Extra Action	Heart	-

Explanation of Ring Battle Panels

Boss Battle Basics

Unlike in ordinary Ring Battles, in Boss Battles, you start outside the rings and you goal is to move towards the center and land on an Action Panel to attack. Instead of changing the enemies' positions to line them up for an attack, you'll change the positions of ring icons and battle panels in order to land an attack on the boss
Below, we'll explain the effect of each battle panel and ring icon.

Arrow Panel

Arrow Panel Description
	These dictate the direction that Mario will move. When he walks over one of these spaces, he will immediately turn in its direction and walk until he goes over another panel or comes to a stop. Rotate the rings while keeping an eye on these to know what path Mario will take!

Action Panel

Arrow Panel Explanation
	Landing on this space allows Mario to choose a weapon (Boots, Hammer, etc) and attack. The exact weapon you should use depends on the situation, as they will have different targets, indicated when selecting the weapon. If you do not end your move on an Action Panel, you won't be able to attack!

Magic Circle Panel

Magic Circle Panel Explanation
	Similar to an Action Panel, but this one lets you use your 1000-Fold Arms whenever you land on it. This will show up in the second phase of this battle.

Magic Circle Switch

Magic Circle Switch Panel Explanation
	In some battles, you will first need to step on an ON Panel in order to activate the Magic Circles.

Hint Envelope

Hint Envelope Panel Explanation
	These envelopes will contain hints about how to damage the boss. If you are stuck and unsure of what to do, picking these up can guide you.

Treasure Chest

Treasure Chest Panel Explanation
	Walk past these to spread coins and hearts all over the map.

x2 Striking Power

Striking Power Panel Explanation
	Allows you to do double damage when attacking. If picking one of these up and getting to an Action Panel in the same move is feasible, you should definitely do it, as it will allow you to take out the boss much quicker.

Extra Action Panel

Extra Action Panel Explanation
	Gives Mario an extra attack. Like the x2 panel, getting these is a very efficient way to damage the boss, since you'll be able to strike with your hammer/boots twice for each Action Panel you land on.

Heart

Heart Explanation
	Though not a panel, these hearts appear on the Ring Battlefield to restore some HP. Shows up occasionally on the map, and can also be spread by going over a treasure chest space.

List of Boss Battles

Now that you've learned all about Ring Battle Panels, test out your skills on the bosses! You can even battle them again and again using Bossotronic Fighter in the Battle Lab!

Boss Fight Guide & List of All Bosses

Red Streamer Zone Bosses

Earth Vellumental

Colored Pencils

Blue Streamer Zone Bosses

Water Vellumental

Rubber Band

Yellow Streamer Zone Bosses

Gooper Blooper	Giant Pokey
Fire Vellumental	Hole Punch

Purple Streamer Zone Bosses

Ice Vellumental

Tape

Green Streamer Zone Bosses

Sumo Bros	Handaconda
Buzzy Beetle	Scissors

Finale

Stapler

King Olly

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