UNDERTALE: How to Defeat or Spare Toriel

Basic Information about Toriel

Boss Encounter in Ruins for All Routes

Toriel is the first boss encountered in all routes. After leaving the Home in the Ruins, a conversation event will occur, followed by the start of the battle.

Tips for Defeating Toriel

Lower the Protagonist's HP to 2

In the battle against Toriel, if the protagonist's HP is lowered to 2, Toriel's attacks will start avoiding the protagonist's soul. Try to let Toriel lower the protagonist's HP to 2 if you're aiming for the Pacifist Route.

Toriel Can Be Defeated in One Hit in the Genocide Route

In the Genocide Route, Toriel can be defeated in one hit due to the protagonist's increased LV. Also, if you attack without hesitation from the first turn, you can see some special dialogue.

How to Spare Toriel

Keep Selecting "Spare" While Avoiding Attacks

To spare Toriel and end the battle without killing her, you need to keep selecting "Spare" while avoiding her attacks. After a certain number of turns, Toriel will stop attacking. Continue selecting "Spare" until the battle ends.

Toriel's Attack Patterns and How to Dodge

	Attack Pattern	Dodge Method
①		Move slightly upwards
②		Move to the bottom corner and dodge left and right
③		Move left and right
④		Dodge through the gaps
⑤		Stay still

List of Boss Guides
Toriel	Papyrus	Undyne
Mettaton EX	Asgore	Flowey
Asriel	Undyne the Undying	Sans

List of Boss Characters and Order of Battles