How to Defeat the Final Boss Shadow Queen

Conserve your items in the first phase and use spread attacks to defeat Shadow Queen, the final boss of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on for tips on how to defeat the final boss of the game, her stats, and more!

How to Beat Shadow Queen (Final Boss)

1. In the First Form, Conserve Your Items
2. Attack Three Times in a Row to Remove Invincibility
3. Take Advantage of Shine Sprite Bingo
4. Use Spread Attacks for Her Hands
5. Avoid Charge Attacks With Vivian's Veil

In the First Form, Conserve Your Items

During her first form, you need to conserve your items because, when her HP is reduced by half, she will transform into her real Shadow Queen form, which is where the real fight begins.

After the transformation, Mario and his partner's health and FP will be fully replenished, so you don't need to waste any items during the first phase of the fight.

List of Recovery Items

Attack Three Times in a Row to Remove Invincibility

After she transforms, she becomes invincible, but you can cancel it out by attacking her three times in a row. You can let either Mario or a partner attack, then the other one can heal Mario since only one of them needs to attack.

Always prioritize in healing Mario because when he gets knocked out you will immediately lose the battle. It's also a good strategy to use Guard and Superguard during the turns when you can't damage her.

How to Guard and Superguard

Take Advantage of Shine Sprite Bingo

Once the Shadow Queen's invincibility is removed, you will be guaranteed a Shine Sprite Bingo which fully replenishes your HP, FP, and SP. You can take advantage of this by using your most powerful attacks and special moves to deal as much damage as you can.

How to Trigger Bingo

Use Spread Attacks for Her Hands

Use Vivian's Fiery Jinx and Bobbery's Bob-ombast moves to defeat the Shadow Queen's hands and damage the Queen herself at the same time.

Note that the hands revive every turn, but it's a good idea to defeat them to reduce the damage your party will take.

Best Party Member Moves Tier List

Avoid Charge Attacks With Vivian's Veil

You can avoid the Shadow Queen's powerful charge attacks by hiding in the shadows using Vivian's Veil move.

All Party Member Moves

Shadow Queen Details and Stats

Tattle Log No. 131
Shadow Queen
Description	The demon who possessed Peach. She tried to cast the world into darkness, but Mario whipped her butt good. And Peach is back to normal, thank goodness!
Type	Major Boss

All Enemies in Paper Mario TTYD

Stats

Move Resistances

Move Resistances
Jump	Hammer	Showstopper
Gulp	Gale Force	Kiss Thief

Status Effect Resistances

Status Effect Resistances
Burn				Freeze				Dizzy				Confuse				Sleep
Soft					Shrink					Fright Mask					Time Stop

Shadow Queen (True Form) Stats

Tattle Log No. 132
Shadow Queen (True Form)
Description	The demon who possessed Peach. She tried to cast the world into darkness, but Mario whipped her butt good. And Peach is back to normal, thank goodness!
Type	Major Boss

All Enemies in Paper Mario TTYD

Stats

Move Resistances

Move Resistances
Jump	Hammer	Showstopper
Gulp	Gale Force	Kiss Thief

Status Effect Resistances

Status Effect Resistances
Burn				Freeze				Dizzy				Confuse				Sleep
Soft					Shrink					Fright Mask					Time Stop

Shadow Queen Hand Stats

Enemy	HP	Atk	Def
Large Hands	5	7	0
Small Hands	8	3	0

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Related Guides

All Bosses

All Bosses

Paper Mario TTYD Bosses
Chapter Bosses	Mini Bosses	Secret Bosses

Boss List

All Bosses
Blooper	Cortez	Doopliss	Hooktail
Macho Grubba	Magnus Von Grapple	Magnus Von Grapple 2.0	Shadow Queen
Shadow Queen (True Form)	Sir Grodus	Smorg