Learn how to defeat Toriel in Undertale. This guide covers her attacks, weaknesses, and strategies for sparing or fighting her.
Stats / Weaknesses:
- ATK 80 DEF 80
Phases:
- Phase 1: Toriel's Attacks
Toriel uses strong and quick fire magic. Her fire attacks will swirl around the battle box, swaying back and forth. You should glide with the fire's rhythm, staying near the middle. The fire can also twirl in a double helix; find a spot between the loops to wait. If fire accumulates at the bottom, stay near the middle. She may sweep a hand across the box to shoot fire at you. Move to one corner, then the other, to dodge. Be aware that the fire bounces off walls. When she sweeps two hands, pin yourself to the sides of the box to dodge.
- Phase 2: Sparing Toriel
To spare Toriel, repeatedly use the Spare action. She will eventually stop attacking and let you go, though she will try to convince you to stay. You can also attack her until she is weakened to the point where she will spare you.
Strategy:
- You can flee the battle at any time to heal or if you don't feel prepared.
- Talking to Toriel will not change the outcome of the fight.
- Continuously use the Spare action to show you are not willing to fight.
- If your HP gets low, Toriel's fire will avoid you, as she has no intention of killing you.
- If Toriel kills you, she will look startled before the Game Over screen appears.
After the Battle:
After the battle, Toriel will let you pass through the door but warns you not to return. She will hug you and then leave. If you wish to do anything else in the Ruins, do it now, as you will not be able to return. If you go back to the house, Toriel will not be there. Sleeping in your bed again will result in a mysterious message stating you are the best hope for humans and monsters.
Proceed through the door into the next area. You will encounter Flowey again, who will comment on your peaceful approach (if you spared Toriel) or your actions if you killed her. He will then reveal his sinister plan to take over the world before you proceed through the large door.
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