Battle Guide

The Battle Guide is a guide that first appears in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team and gives the player information on how to perform Battle Basics and Battle Actions, such as Jump, Hammer, and Bros. Attacks. The Battle Guide also includes a demo on how each action is performed, and allows the player to practice the action themselves.

Battle Basics

 * Basics #1: Command and Attack: There are fixed buttons to control Mario and Luigi. Move Mario with the Button and move Luigi with the  Button. When it's Mario or Luigi's turn to act, select a Command Block to perform an action. Select a block by moving the Circle Pad right or left. Press the character's button to confirm. Battle and defeat all of the enemies to win. You can start by selecting the JUMP block to begin attacking.

Battle Actions

 * JUMP: Press ( for Luigi) after you land. If your timing is right, you will score an extra attack! Time all of your attacks well and aim for an Excellent rating.
 * HAMMER: Press the ( for Luigi) Button when the Hammer is above Mario's (or Luigi's) head! Time it perfectly to earn an Excellent rating.
 * HAND: Press the (or ) Button when you're fully charged! Try for an Excellent rating.
 * Splash Bros.: Press the Button before Mario jumps on Luigi. Press the  Button when Mario is directly over Luigi. Press  when they smash into the enemy. Time button inputs well for an Excellent rating!
 * Super Splash Bros.: This can be used to attack spiky enemies. When Mario climbs on top of Luigi, press -->--> to the rhythm. Finish by pressing the Button! Press it when you jump on the enemy to get an Excellent!
 * Bounce Bros.: Press before Luigi jumps on Mario. Press  when both are directly above the enemy! Press the  Button when jumping on an enemy. Time all jumps well to get an Excellent rating!