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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD)

Soft Stomp Timing and Effects

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Soft Stomp is one of Mario's Jump moves in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on to learn about the effects of Soft Stomp, its FP cost, and how to time its Action Command and Stylish Move!

Soft Stomp Details

Soft Stomp Effect and Target

Description Attack a grounded or aerial enemy with a jump attack. Press the A button before hitting a target to perform a second attack that softens the target enemy. This reduces the enemy's Defense stat.
How to Get Equip Soft Stomp Badge
Target Single enemy
Attack Type Jump FP 2

Soft Stomp Action Command Timing

Press A Before Bouncing on Target

The Action Command for Soft Stomp requires the player to press the A button right before Mario bounces on his target. This will cause him to bounce twice on an enemy, dealing more damage. It will also cause the target enemy to soften, reducing their Defense stat.

Soft Stomp Stylish Move Timing

Press A After the Action Command and Again After the Second Jump

The Stylish Move timing for Soft Stomp requires the player to press the A button after pressing A for the Action Command. While jumping in the air from his attack, Mario will lie on his belly and fall on the enemy for his second attack. You can perform a second stylish move by pressing A again once Mario is in the air from his second attack.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Related Guides

Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Moves

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List of All Moves

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Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Jump Moves Jump Moves Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Hammer Moves Hammer Moves
Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Special Moves Special Moves Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Partner Moves Party Member Moves

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Charge Jump Multibounce Power Bounce
Power Jump Shrink Stomp Sleepy Stomp Soft Stomp
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