Trio Attack
- Not to be confused with Trio Move.
Trio Attacks are special attacks in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. They are Paper Mario's equivalent to Bros. Attacks, except that using them requires the full trio of Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario to work together instead of just Mario and Luigi. This means they additionally incorporate the 
button, which Paper Mario uses. There are five Trio Attacks in the game. Using a Trio Attack costs Paper Mario's Bros. Points; each one uses between six and fifteen points. This is higher than Bros. Attacks, whose costs range from three to twelve. Trio Attacks are made by the Paper Toads the trio rescues across the game while they stay safe in Peach's Castle.[1][2] Toads, such as Delivery Toad, bring each Trio Attack from the castle to the team after certain points in the story have been passed. Obtaining the Trio Attack Hammer, another item created by the Paper Toads, from Delivery Toad unlocks Trio Attacks. Trio Racquet is unlocked by default when this happens.
Before using each Trio Attack, the trio uses the Trio Attack Hammer to flatten all enemies into paper form. The enemies return to normal when the attack ends. All Trio Attacks, except for Trio Racquet, are initiated by Paper Mario. This means the first button to press is . The majority of the attacks, with the exception of Trio Kite, target all enemies simultaneously, similarly to the Luiginary Attacks in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. Trio Attacks are also affected by any status effects that Paper Mario may have at that point, with certain ones limiting the amount of copies that can be in play at any one time.
During the final battle, Shiny RoboBowser is able to counter any Trio Attack while his armor is still in good enough shape. He also uses a Trio Attack-style attack immediately afterwards if Mario and the gang try to hit him with one when his helmet isn't destroyed.
Additionally, the Attackathon found in the arcade at the Lakitu Info Center features a Trio Attack endurance arcade game.
List of Trio Attacks[edit]
The Target column's descriptions stand for the following:
- Single: The attack targets one enemy, sparing that enemy's allies.
- All: The attack hits all enemies.
- Random: The attack targets enemies randomly.
- Choose: The player has to aim manually, but can change targets during the attack.
| Trio Attack | Description | BP | Requirement | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Trio Racquet |
Press the characters' buttons ( ,  , and ) to hit the ball back at the wall. Return each hit and then press the character buttons in order to do a special attack!
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6 | Obtain the Trio Attack Hammer, which occurs soon after completing Paper Toad Rescue. | Random |
 Trio Kite |
Press each character's button as fast as possible when indicated. The faster you push the buttons, the higher the kite will fly. When Paper Mario climbs up the string, that's your sign to attack. When all of the Paper Mario copies stack up, use to smash your enemies!
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8 | After completing all Paper Toad missions in the Doop Doop Dunes Lakitu Info Center. | Single |
 Trio Whirligig |
Use the Circle Pad to steer your characters around the spiral. You can press to dive faster. Pass through as many rings as possible, and try to collect all the enemies. You collect enemies simply by ploughing through them on your way down. The same goes for rings. Aim for them and dive through! At the bottom, press just as you reach each platform to punch through. The number of rings you hit determines how many platforms there will be at the end.
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11 | After completing all Paper Toad missions in the Mount Brrr Lakitu Info Center. | All |
 Trio Shuriken |
Aim the cursor at the falling enemies with the Circle Pad. The cursor will lock on to an enemy. At that point you can release the Circle Pad. Depending on who is holding the shuriken, throw it with either or . As the shuriken nears an enemy, press to deal a lot of damage. The character holding the shuriken will switch each turn. Keep throwing the shuriken to attack by pressing . Throw a giant shuriken at the end with , and don't forget to press . Aim for when the enemies overlap to deal a lot of damage at once.
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13 | After returning to Peach's Castle following the Bowser Jr.s' defeat. | Choose |
 Trio Meteor |
As each meteor drops, you can control it by using the Circle Pad. The meteors generate wind that you can use to collect the enemies in one spot. For maximum impact, use the wind to gather all the enemies in the central crater. Once they're in the crater, the enemies won't blow around much, so it's easier to hit them. As the meteors get close, start aiming directly for the enemies. Press each character's button to jump off his meteor at the last second. Hitting all of the enemies at once deals huge damage! If each meteor hits an enemy, you'll get a bonus attack! Press , , and to jump.
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15 | After rescuing all Paper Toads. | Choose |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Trio Shuriken
Trio Racquet
Trio Kite
Trio Whirligig
Trio Shuriken
Trio Meteor
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | トリオアタック[?] Torio Atakku |
Trio Attack | |
| French | Attaque Trio[?] | Trio Attack | |
| German | Trio-Attacke[?] | Trio Attack | |
| Italian | Attacco trio[?] | Trio attack | |
| Russian | Триплет[?] Triplet |
Triplet |
References[edit]
- ^ "So the more Paper Toads you rescue, the more cool stuff they'll make!"- Starlow, after obtaining the Trio Attack Hammer. – December 4, 2015. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.. Nintendo of Europe.
- ^ "If you save enough [Paper Toads], they'll make you another awesome Trio Attack!"- Delivery Toad – December 4, 2015. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.. Nintendo of Europe.
