Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch)

List of Battle Bonuses

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This is a guide about the list of Battle Bonuses that you can get in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Read on to learn how to achieve each of the battle bonuses and the rewards you get from achieving them.

List of Battle Bonuses

There are several Battle Bonuses that you can get in a battle. You can achieve each bonus by performing well in battles.

List of Battle Bonuses
1 Clear Bonus
2 Puzzle Completion Bonus
3 No Damage Bonus
3 Wave Battle Bonus

How to Get Battle Bonuses

Clear Bonus

You always get a Clear Bonus every time you win a battle. The better you perform in battle, the higher the Clear Bonus. Follow the steps below to maximize your Clear Bonus!

Create a Great Lineup

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To get a higher Clear Bonus, you need to line up your enemies in a Great Lineup. You can line them up in 1x4 or 2x2 formations, depending on the puzzle given. Creating a Great Lineup also gives you a 1.5x attack power-up bonus in battle. Click the button below to practice your Lineup skills!

The Ringer Guide and Rewards

Get an Excellent Attack Rating

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Getting a better attack rating also gives you a higher Clear Bonus. To get an excellent rating, practice your attack skills in the Battle Lab.

Hit the Enemy in Overworld

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Another way to get a higher Clear Bonus is to initiate a battle by hitting the enemy in the overworld. Jump on or hammer the enemies in the overworld first to have a bonus score.

Puzzle Completion Bonus

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Solve the Puzzle

To get the Puzzle Completion Bonus, you need to solve the puzzle in the given time frame, which is around 20-30 seconds. You also need to complete the puzzle without making mistakes. If you are having a hard time solving each puzzle, you can hone your skills using the Ring Trainer machine inside the Battle Lab.

Speed Rings Guide and Rewards

No Damage Bonus

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Zero Damage Recieved

You will receive the No Damage Bonus if you complete the battle without getting hit by your enemies. The technique here is to solve the puzzle within the given turn limit, which is around 1-3 turns, depending on the puzzle.

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Once you've solved the puzzle, make sure to defeat each group of enemies in one go. To do this, choose the best and strongest weapon or item depending on the type of enemy you're facing.

List of Weapons and Items

Wave Battle Bonus

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Challenge Multiple Enemies at Once

You only get the Wave Battle Bonus if you challenge multiple enemies at once. To do this, confront multiples enemies at once in overworld. Make sure to defeat each wave of enemies with Great Lineups to receive higher Wave Battle Bonuses.

Battle Bonus Rewards

Coins

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Since Paper Mario: The Origami King does not have a level-up system, the main reward for winning each battle are coins, which is essential in buying Time, useful items, and accessories.

Most of the accessories are pretty expensive. So getting battle bonuses can help you earn lots of coins. Remember, the better you perform in battle, the more coins you get. Ace every battle!

How to Get Coins Fast

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