Paper Mario chapters in order: every boss and Star Spirit
All of Paper Mario's chapters in order, with each area, boss, partner and the Star Spirit you rescue.
Original Nintendo 64 release (Japan 2000, North America and Europe 2001). Later Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online releases share its content; The Thousand-Year Door and its remake are separate games.
Illustrated reference
Eldstar
Chapter 1 Star Spirit, freed from the Koopa Bros. Fortress.
Eldstar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Mamar
Chapter 2 Star Spirit, freed after Tutankoopa in Dry Dry Ruins.
Mamar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Skolar
Chapter 3 Star Spirit, freed after Tubba Blubba.
Skolar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Muskular
Chapter 4 Star Spirit, freed after General Guy in Shy Guy's Toy Box.
Muskular, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Misstar
Chapter 5 Star Spirit, freed on Mt. Lavalava after the Lava Piranha.
Misstar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Klevar
Chapter 6 Star Spirit, freed after Huff N. Puff above Flower Fields.
Klevar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Kalmar
Chapter 7 Star Spirit, freed after the Crystal King.
Kalmar, original Nintendo 64 in-game sprite.
Prologue to Chapter 3
The Prologue ends with the Goomba King near Goomba Village. Chapter 1 frees Eldstar from the Koopa Bros. Fortress. Chapter 2 crosses Dry Dry Desert to Dry Dry Ruins and Tutankoopa to free Mamar. Chapter 3 goes through Forever Forest and Boo's Mansion to Tubba Blubba's Castle to free Skolar.
Chapters 4 to 6
Chapter 4 sends Mario into Shy Guy's Toy Box to beat General Guy and free Muskular. Chapter 5 sails to Lavalava Island to stop the Lava Piranha and free Misstar. Chapter 6 climbs into Flower Fields to defeat Huff N. Puff and free Klevar.
Chapters 7 and 8
Chapter 7 travels through the Shiver Region to the Crystal Palace and the Crystal King to free Kalmar. Chapter 8 storms Bowser's Castle and reaches Peach's Castle for the final battle with Bowser and the Star Rod.
Before Chapter 8, visit the Toad Town Dojo, Merlow and Rip Cheato; the last area has fewer shops.
Picture details
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