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Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)

How to Fight Koopa Troopas: Locations and Best Weapons

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This is a guide to Koopa Troopa locations and battle information in Paper Mario: The Origami King, for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Koopa Troopas, and the best weapons and strategy to use against them in battle!

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Koopa Troopa: Basic Information

Koopa Troopa
Koopa Troopa Image
Description Even though they've been transformed into origami, these versatile villains can still transform into a shell as well.

Koopa Troopa Locations

Where to Find Koopa Troopas

Locations
Red Streamer Icon.pngRed Streamer Blue Streamer Icon.pngBlue Streamer Yellow Streamer Icon.pngYellow Streamer
Appears Appears Doesn't appear
Purple Streamer Icon.pngPurple Streamer Green Streamer Icon.pngGreen Streamer Origami Castle Icon.pngOrigami Castle
Appears Appears Doesn't appear

Best Weapons Against Koopa Troopas

Effective Weapons against Koopa Troopa
Weapon Effective? Weapon Effective?
Boots IconBoots Yes Iron Boots IconIron Boots Yes
Hammer IconHammers Yes Hurlhammer IconHurlhammers Yes
Fire Flower IconFlowers Yes POW Block IconPOW Blocks No

How to Fight Koopa Troopas

Battle Strategy against Koopa Troopas
Best to arrange them in a line. [red]If you don't defeat them in one attack, they'll go into their shell. When this happens, re-arrange them back into a line. Hitting the frontmost shell launches it against the rest of the other enemies in the line.
Inflict the highest damage possible by aiming for an excellent rating.

Paper Mario Origami King Enemies

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Origami Characters and Enemies List

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