The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena (Swordfighter-3) is one of the levels that you can explore in BF of Princess Peach: Showtime! Read more to find out where the Sparkle Gems, Ribbon, Hide and Seek Theets, and Hidden Spotlight Pose Locations are within this level in order to complete it 100%.

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The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena (Swordfighter-3) Stage Information

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Information

Difficulty	N/A
Stage Name	Swordfighter-3
Floor	BF
Theater	Swordfighter Theater
Available Sparkles	Swordfighter Peach
Ribbon Unlocked	Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon
No. of Sparkle Gems	5

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Sparkle Gem Locations

#	The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Sparkle Gem Locations
1	Located in the first Hidden Pose Spotlight on the altar with 5 pots. ▼Click for all Hidden Spot locations!▼
2	Behind some rubble and three conveniently placed pots.
3	Obtained after defeating the horde of enemies while going through the stage.
4	Located inside a pot before the boss stage.
5	Obtained after defeating the boss. ▼Click for tips on How to Beat the Boss!▼

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The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Ribbon Location

Free Ribboner From Being Trapped By Pots and Swords

Ribboner is located behind some pots and swords on the area to the right before the boss stage. Break the Swords and Pots to obtain the Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon for Stella.

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Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon

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The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Hidden Pose Spotlight Locations & Secrets

#	The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Hidden Spots Locations
1	Near the beginning of the stage, on an altar where you can find five Pots. Rewards: Coins and Sparkle Gem

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!

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Hide and Seek Theet Locations

Post Game Content: Find the Hidden Theet in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena!

#	The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Hide and Seek Theet Locations
1	Located next to a Candelabra near the Hidden Spotlight's location.

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The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Boss Guides

Boss: King Knight

Phase 1: Semicircular Parry

This is a regular duel against the King Knight where you need to watch how the boss moves. It will deal small hits against Peach until it does its charged attack. Once you see it winding up, immediately jump or attack to evade and stun the boss.

Phase 2: Jumping Thrust Attack

Similar to the Grape Plant boss, the boss will create shock waves that you need to jump and time properly. After a while, Peach will stun the boss by attacking it head, wail on it until it gets slammed to the wall.

Phase 3: Charging Thrust

The boss will charge at Peach going back and forth. You can evade this attack by either sidestepping, jumping, or just getting out of its way. Once it changes direction mid charge, evade the attack and it will stun itself once it reaches the ledge. Wail at it with your sword and the boss will go down!

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The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Tips

Evade With Your Attack Button

You may have noticed this while playing earlier Swordfighter stages, but you can also evade oncoming attacks by pressing the Attack (A) Button. This is useful especially for the Knight King Boss!

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