Guide Complet des Badges Paper Mario : Tout Savoir sur le Système de Badges

Complete Guide to Paper Mario Badges: Everything You Need to Know About the Badge System

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Summary

What are Badges in Paper Mario?

Badges are items that Mario can equip to activate passive or active effects. Each badge has a cost in Badge Points (BP) , and the player must make tactical choices based on the total BP available , which increases with each level up.

How the System Works

  • BP (Badge Points) : total badge equipment capacity
  • Variable cost : each badge consumes from 1 to 6 BP depending on its power
  • Stacking : Some badges can be equipped multiple times for an amplified effect

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Types of Badges

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Offensive Badges

  • Power Plus : +1 attack (stackable)
  • Jump Man : Strengthens jump attacks , but blocks hammer use
  • Hammer Man : Enhances hammer attacks , but prevents jumping
  • Multibonk : allows you to jump on an enemy multiple times with good timing

Defensive Badges

  • Damage Dodge : Reduces damage taken if timing is successful
  • Happy Heart : Randomly regenerates 1 HP every few turns
  • Fire Shield : Reduces fire damage
  • Spike Shield : Allows you to jump on thorny enemies

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Utility Badges

  • Heart Finder : Enemies drop more hearts
  • Flower Finder : More FP Flowers as a Reward
  • Coin Finder : Increases coins earned
  • Lucky Day : High chance of avoiding enemy attacks

Equipment Strategies

Start of the Game

  • Power Plus ( x1 or x2 )
  • Damage Dodge
  • Heart Finder

Midgame

  • Jump Man or Hammer Man ( depending on your style )
  • Happy Heart + Flower Finder

End of Game / Boss

  • Power Plus ( x3 or more )
  • All or Nothing : Doubles the damage if the action is successful.
  • Spike Shield + Damage Dodge

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Where to Find Badges?

In the Stores

  • Rogueport (The Millennium Gate): Badge Shop
  • Mushroom Town : Basic Badges at the Start of the Game

In the Chests

  • Exploration with Ultra Hammer / Super Boots
  • Secret areas accessible after returning to old levels

Side Quests

  • Dojo : Rewards for victory against masters
  • Star Stone / NPC : Rare badges exchanged for shining stars

Rare and Legendary Badges

  • All or Nothing : big damage if timing is perfect , otherwise zero
  • Power Rush / Mega Rush : attack bonus if Mario has low HP
  • Close Call / Pretty Lucky : Random dodges in critical situations
  • Return Postage : Returns contact attacks (in some episodes)

Advanced Optimization

BP Management

  • Consistently increases BP when leveling up
  • Temporarily use BP Plus if needed
  • Adapts equipment according to the areas and enemies encountered

Synergies

  • Damage Dodge + Pretty Lucky : formidable defensive combo
  • Power Plus + All or Nothing : Maximum DPS
  • Close Call + Power Rush : A viable “danger” strategy for experts

Evolution of the System in Different Games

Paper Mario 64

The first game introduced badges with a simple interface , already very complete for the time.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

The GameCube installment perfected the system with dozens of new badges and complex strategic combinations . It is still considered the pinnacle of the series by many fans.

Recent Episodes

In Sticker Star and Color Splash , badges were replaced or downplayed in favor of other mechanics, which divided fans .

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Comparison Table of Famous Badges

Badge Effect BP Kind
Power Plus +1 Attack 6 Offensive
Damage Dodge -1 Damage with good timing 3 Defensive
Jump Man +Jump, -Hammer 2 Offensive
All or Nothing Damage doubled if action successful 4 Offensive
Spike Shield Allows you to jump on spikes 2 Defensive

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FAQ

  • What are BPs used for? They allow you to equip badges. The more you have, the more you can customize your gameplay .
  • Which badge is best? Power Plus and All or Nothing are often cited as the most effective .
  • Should you always increase BP? Not always , but it's often a priority if you're playing tactically.
  • Can you get all the badges in one playthrough? Yes , but some require backtracking or side quests.
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