How to defeat all 6 bosses in Mario Tennis Aces

A look at how to bring down all 6 bosses in Mario Tennis Aces.

How to Defeat Boss #5: Treasure Guardian

The fifth boss in Mario Tennis Aces is Treasure Guardian who can be found on Inferno Island inside Bowser’s Castle. Treasure Guardian is even more of a challenge than even Snow Ogre and can be a tough opponent to defeat. Especially if you don’t come prepared. Treasure Guardian is essentially a statue of Bowser who shoots fireballs at the court which you’ll need to dodge.

If you come in contact with the lava from these fireballs, though, you’ll get a -10 second penalty so be sure to keep on your toes. You can return these fireballs, though they tend to be a bit high so you’ll need to stand back on the court to meet them. The pattern is hit one, run to the second, and use your Trick Shot on the third.

Timing is important here, so be sure to have your Trick Shots ready. Aside from fireballs, Treasure Guardian also has a nasty laser beam that leaves a trail of fire when shot. Dodge this by sticking to the outskirts of the court before heading back into the center. When Treasure Guardian uses his Star Shot, it’s massive which makes it easy to counter.

Use your Zone Speed but avoid standing too close to the statue. During the match, build your meter and use your Special Shot whenever possible to whittle him down and defeat him. It’s a grueling match, especially when you take the time limit into account. Nevertheless, by avoiding Treasure Guardian’s fireballs and laser beams accordingly, you should be able to defeat this boss on the first try.

How to Defeat Boss #6: Bowcien

The sixth and final boss in Mario Tennis Aces is Bowcien (Bowser + Lucian) who’s located at the Temple of Bask’s Shrine. As with any final boss, Bowcien is the hardest to defeat. In order to defeat Bowcien, you’ll need to know how to block Star Shots without relying on Zone Speed, and you’ll also need to know how to aim shots with Topspin, Flat, and Lob Shots.

This can require a bit of practice, so be sure to practice your shot types before entering the battle against Bowcien. You can damage Bowcien’s meter by hitting the purple orbs which generate balls. These orbs appear in three tiers. If you miss and hit the shield, you won’t incur a penalty. However, after missing a number of times, the orbs will move away to new positions.

To hit these orbs, aim your shots accordingly. Flat Shots require you to hit the bottom row, Topspin Shots require you to hit the center row, and Lob Shots require you to hit the top row. A good pattern to follow is hitting the bottom row first with Flat Shots, then the top row with Lob Shots, and follow up with the center row last using Topspin Shots.

Don’t get frustrated if they miss, as this is common. Successfully block a Star Shot and you’ll be able to knock the orb out instantly. Using Block, do your best to counter Bowcien’s Star Shots and again, don’t rely on Zone Speed. This is because if you rely heavily on Zone Speed every time you Block, you won’t be able to win in time. When all the orbs are knocked out, volley a Star Shot to Bowcien.

Note you’ll have to Block his Star Shot four times in a row without missing. In doing so, you’ll be able to Zone Shot. During each phase, you’ll need to dodge Bowcien’s various wind attacks and blast waves. The last phase is the hardest. Block as many Star Shots as you can in order to build your Special Meter. Here, you’ll want to use your Special Shot as much as possible and aim for the largest cluster of orbs.

Hit them and you’ll be able to damage Bowcien’s meter. Note that Bowcien’s Star Shots are impossibly fast so you’ll need to try and hit your shot button right before Bowcien’s Star Shot reaches you. Defeating Bowcien may take you a few tries depending how good you are with the controls and timing in Mario Tennis Aces. However, by focusing on proper Blocks and rhythm, you should eventually be able to bring this baddie down!

Again, most bosses are easy to defeat in Mario Tennis Aces. The key is knowing your way around the various shot types, and learning the unique moves and timing of each boss. With a little persistence, you should be able to power through and successfully defeat all 6 bosses in Mario Tennis Aces!

For more on Mario Tennis Aces, be sure to check out some of our other guides such as our complete Mario Tennis Aces tier list, and how to block Zone and Special Shots in Mario Tennis Aces.

By reading through this guide, you should be able to defeat all 6 bosses in Mario Tennis Aces!

Morgan is a writer, indie game lover, and socially awkward coffee addict. Need something? Morgan can be reached at morgan.shaver@allgamers.com or if you like, you can say hello using GIFs on Twitter.

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