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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD)

Ice Smash Timing and Effects

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

Ice Smash Details

Ice Smash Effect and Target

Description Attack the leftmost grounded enemy with a hammer attack that freezes the target, preventing it from moving.
How to Get Equip Ice Smash Badge
Target Single enemy
Attack Type Hammer FP 3

Ice Smash Action Command Timing

Tilt the L Stick Left and Release Once the Star Lights Up

The Action Command for Ice Smash requires the player to tilt and hold the L stick to the left. Release the L Stick once the star icon at the end lights up. This will allow Mario's hammer attack to do more damage and freeze the target enemy.

Ice Smash Stylish Move Timing

Press A as You Hit the Enemy and Again Once Mario Lands His Backflip

The Stylish Move timing for Ice Smash requires the player to press the A button upon releasing the L Stick so that the stylish move is registered as the enemy is hit. This makes Mario do a backflip. Press the A button again once he lands his flip to perform his second stylish move.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Related Guides

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Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Jump Moves Jump Moves Paper Mario TTYD Switch Remake - Hammer Moves Hammer Moves
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