The Castle of Thorns (Swordfighter-1) is one of the levels that you can explore in 1F of Princess Peach: Showtime! Read more to find out where the Sparkle Gems, Dress Ribbon, Hide and Seek Theets, and Hidden Spotlight Pose locations are within this level in order to complete it 100%.

Other Floor Guides
1F		2F		3F		4F		5F		BF
All 1F Levels
The Castle of Thorns			Welcome to the Festival of Sweets			Cowgirl in the Wilderness			Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids
Disco Wing Boss						Swordfighter Rehearsal

The Castle of Thorns (Swordfighter-1) Stage Information

The Castle of Thorns Information

Difficulty	★☆☆☆☆
Stage Name	Swordfighter-1
Floor	1F
Theater	Swordfighter Theater
Available Sparkles	Swordfighter Peach
Ribbon Unlocked	Swordfighter Dress
No. of Sparkle Gems	10

Obtain the Swordfighter Sparkle!

You can gain access to the Swordfighter Sparkle Costume in this stage! The stage features multiple tutorials that will aid you in future levels that use this sparkle.

Swordfighter Peach Transformation

The Castle of Thorns Sparkle Gem Locations

#	Castle of Thorns Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Obtained by clearing the enemies and pointing the Spotlight by using the flowers.
2	Located beside the door where you get the Dress Ribbon.
3	Use the Sparkle Ribbon to make the two flower pots bloom.
4	Defeat all the enemies after obtaining the Swordfighter Sparkle.
5	Clear the thorns near where the Swordfighter Sparkle is located.
6	Defeat the four knights after entering the tower.
7	Located in the hidden spot after defeating all the enemies inside. ▼Click for all Hidden Spot locations!▼
8	Defeat the knights and the miniboss giant knight.
9	Located at a platform just outside the Final Boss' location.
10	Defeat the Plant Boss. ▼Click for tips on How to Beat the Boss!▼

All Sparkle Gem Locations

The Castle of Thorns Dress Ribbon Location

Make All the Flowers Bloom in the Courtyard

Enter the door right next to the second Sparkle Gem You will see six trees that have withered that you need to regrow with your Ribbon. Ribboner will give you the Dress Ribbon after all trees have bloomed.

All Dress Ribbon Locations

Swordfighter Dress Preview

Swordfighter Dress

All Peach and Stella Outfits

The Castle of Thorns Hidden Pose Spotlight Locations & Secrets

Heads Up!	Press or to pose under the Spotlight! Some Spotlights can lead you to special rooms where you can get Coins or even Sparkle Gems!

#	Castle of Thorns Hidden Spots Locations
1	Left side of where you get the Swordfighter Sparkle, there are two planters. Rewards: Coins
2	Right side of where you get the Swordfighter Sparkle, in between the two Theets. Rewards: Coins
3	On top of a stair-like structure next to some thorny vines. Rewards:Sparkle Gem
4	Under a sconce beside a vine with a heart behind it. Rewards:Coins

All Hidden Pose Spotlight Locations

The Castle of Thorns Hide and Seek Theet Locations

Post Game Content: Find the 3 Hidden Theet in The Castle of Thorns!

#	The Castle of Thorns Hide and Seek Theet Locations
1	In front of the first house you come across when you start the level.
2	On the roof between the two Theets when you jump up the boxes.
3	Next to some vines near the staircase after the one that leads to the courtyard.

All Hide and Seek Theet Locations

The Castle of Thorns Boss Guides

Final Boss: Grape Plant

Step Back to Dodge Vines

The Plant Monster will always start with the vine attacks, step back towards the bottom side of the room to dodge them.

Destroy the Vine Tentacles

Vine tentacles will pop up from the purple smoke on the floor, destroy these vines to make the Plant Monster do a shockwave attack.

Dodge the Shockwave and Counterattack

When the Plant Monster performs the shockwave attack, dodge by jumping and you will leap to the boss. This gives an opening for a counterattack to stun the monster. Slash at the boss while it's stunned!

Break the Vines to Heal

If you're low on hearts, break the vines with your sword and they will occasionally give you a heart to heal.

Mini-Boss: Armor Knight

Keep Your Distance

Unlike the other enemies where you can wail at them, this boss will require you to keep your distance and counter when the time is right.

Getting close will only deal a ton of damage and you won't be able to deal any damage to it due to its big meaty shield.

Time your Jumps When It Charges Up

The boss will do a charged attack with its hammer and create a shockwave on the floor. Time your jumps to leap at it and beat the mini-boss!

Swordfighter Mini Bosses

The Castle of Thorns Controls and Tips

Defeat the Sour Bunch by Attacking With the B Button

Control	Event
	Spin and attack around Peach
→	Attack in the direction you press the L stick
→	Jump and Attack

The masked enemies can be defeated by attacking with the B button. You can change the direction in which Peach attacks by tilting the L stick sideways or upwards and pressing the B button, so use different attacks depending on where the enemy is.

The Castle of Thorns Video Guide

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1F Stages

All 1F Stages
The Castle of Thorns	Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids	Cowgirl in the Wilderness	Welcome to the Festival of Sweets
Boss Guide: Disco Wing		EX Stage: Swordfighter Rehearsal

2F Stages

All 2F Stages
The Ghostly Castle	The Perfect Infiltration	A Snow Flower on Ice	Case of the Missing Mural
Boss Guide: Light Fang		EX Stage: Dashing Thief Rehearsal

3F Stages

All 3F Stages
Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion	Cowgirl at Dusk	Welcome to the Spooky Party	Melody of the Sea
Boss Guide: Purrjector Cat		EX Stage: Cowgirl Rehearsal

4F Stages

All 4F Stages
Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames	The Stolen Statue	A Kung Fu Tale	The Case of The Rainy-Day Plot
Boss Guide: Spotlion		EX Stage: Kung Fu Rehearsal

5F Stages

All 5F Stages
Mighty Mission: The Rescue	A Kung Fu Legend	A Parade on Ice	Blight of the Sea
EX Stage: Mighty Rehearsal

BF Stages

All BF Stages
The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena	The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents
Dark Space & the Great Meteor	The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap
The Dark School & the Twisted Fist	The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery
The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards	The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage
The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets	The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town
Final Boss Guide: Madame Grape