Unlocking the secret party member, Ms. Mowz, in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door requires a specific side quest that becomes available after returning to Rogueport following the conclusion of Chapter 4 in Twilight Town. This elusive character can be easily missed if players do not put in the effort to discover her. To start the quest, head to the Trouble Center on the city’s eastern side and pick up the “Elusive Badge” side quest.
Once you have accepted the side quest, climb up to the roof of Zess T’s house, where you will meet “???, the questgiver,” who is actually Ms. Mowz in disguise without her signature bow. She will give you the task of finding an elusive badge in Hooktail’s room and hints that the key to finding it lies in the power of the wind.
To locate the elusive badge, you will need to revisit Hooktail Castle, specifically the room where you fought the dragon in Chapter 1. While the journey may be tedious as all the enemies (except Hooktail) have returned, the puzzles in the castle will remain solved, so you can bypass them if you choose.
Once you reach Hooktail’s room, bring out Flurrie from the Partner Wheel, if she is not already with you. Use her field skill to blow away a hidden paper panel in the room’s center. This panel is unique as it has no visible edges, so positioning Mario and Flurrie correctly is essential to reveal the hidden chest containing the elusive badge.
While Ms. Mowz may not be the strongest combatant, her abilities make her a valuable party member. In battle, she offers a mixture of offense and support, with attacks that ignore enemy defense and skills to restore Mario’s HP. However, her true strength lies in her field skill, which allows her to sniff out hidden treasure throughout the game.
The Thousand-Year Door is filled with hidden treasures, especially in the later chapters of the game. Having Ms. Mowz in your party can guide you to these treasures, which often contain valuable Star Pieces needed to purchase some of the best badges in the game. While most of the hidden treasures may only yield Star Pieces, they are essential for enhancing your gameplay experience.
When considering upgrades for Ms. Mowz, it is important to prioritize other party members with higher damage output, such as Bobbery, Vivian, or Koops. Save your Shine Sprites for these members before investing in Ms. Mowz’s abilities. It is recommended to upgrade her only after you have completed upgrading other party members to maximize her potential.
Unlocking Ms. Mowz as a party member in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door may require some effort, but her unique abilities and skills make her a valuable addition to your team. By following the clues, utilizing field skills, and understanding the value of hidden treasure, players can fully appreciate the benefits of having Ms. Mowz by their side throughout their quest. Think strategically when upgrading her abilities and make the most of her treasure-hunting skills to uncover all the secrets the game has to offer.
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