Art Attack Timing and How to Unlock

Art Attack is a special Crystal Star move in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (TTYD). Read on to learn about the effects of Art Attack, its SP cost, and how to time its Action Command!

Art Attack Details

Art Attack Effect and Target

How to Unlock Art Attack

Get the Ruby Star in Chapter 4

Mario unlocks the special move Art Attack after completing the storyline of Chapter 4 and properly obtaining the Ruby Star. Mario's SP gauge will also be increased to 5 SP.

Chapter 4: For Pigs the Bell Tolls Walkthrough

Art Attack Action Command Timing

Use the L Stick to Encircle Enemies

The Action Command for Art Attack requires the player to use the L Stick to encircle one or multiple enemies as many times as you can within the time limit. All enemies that are inside an enclosed circle will receive damage. The circle you draw doesn't have to be circular. It can be more oval or even differently shaped, but it must be enclosed.

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