World 5-1
Character recommendation: Peach The endless waterfalls require precise jumps – Peach’s floating phase forgives mistakes.
Level Tips:
- The waterfalls are merciless: any misstep means instant death.
- Peach’s hover phase allows corrections in the air – use them consciously.
- Trouters can serve as temporary platforms, but jump off in time.
- Stay on the upper route if possible to avoid risky repeats.
- It’s worth collecting hearts in front of Birdo – escape space is very limited.
Ace Coins:
- Coin 1: Right after the first door, above a trout.
- Coin 2: Above a falling log – jump off exactly in the middle.
- Coin 3: After several log jumps, slightly offset to the left above the water.
- Coin 4: Only accessible by repeatedly jumping on Trouter heads.
- Coin 5: Just before Birdo – high jump from the last log.
Yoshi Eggs (Yoshi’s Challenge):
- Yoshi Egg 1: Near the first Subspace mushroom location, slightly higher.
- Yoshi Egg 2: Where the last mushroom was in the original – over the abyss.
World 5-2
Character recommendation: Mario Quick reactions are required – Mario is the best all-rounder here.
Level Tips:
- The vines with hoopsters require patience – hasty movements are dangerous.
- Mario is ideal here, as quick changes of direction are often necessary.
- Hoopsters can be used as elevators, also for Ace Coins.
- After the deep fall there is no going back – plan all the collectibles beforehand.
- Birdo fights in close quarters: wait for her to come to you instead of attacking.
Ace Coins:
- Coin 1: In the first underground area above the ladder.
- Coin 2: While climbing the vines – switch left.
- Coin 3: After the deep fall, above the first platforms.
- Coin 4: Above the river with the trouter fish.
- Coin 5: Just before Birdo, at the top of the screen.
Yoshi Eggs (Yoshi’s Challenge):
- Yoshi Egg 1: Near the second mushroom underground.
- Yoshi Egg 2: At the end of the water section, high above the platforms.
World 5-3
Character recommendation: Luigi His high jumps are crucial for shortcuts, the warp zone and the final boss.
Level Tips:
- This level is long and forgiving with only precise jumping.
- Luigi’s Power Jump allows shortcuts and the warp zone to World 7.
- Pidget’s carpet can only be used for a short time – decide early when to jump off.
- Bob-ombs can open walls, but are also a constant danger.
- Before Clawgrip, you should have as full a heart as possible – mistakes add up quickly.
Warp Zone: In World 5-3 you have to start with Luigi. After exiting the cave at the start of the level, charge up a Power Jump to reach the top jar. Use the magic potion there and enter the jar in Subspace to go directly to World 7.
Ace Coins:
- Coin 1: After the first bomb passage, above a platform.
- Coin 2: While driving on Pidget’s carpet – jump off in the middle.
- Coin 3: In the tree section, left above the mushroom blocks.
- Coin 4: To Birdo, above the abyss in front of Clawgrip.
- Coin 5: Just before the boss room, at the top right.
Yoshi Eggs (Yoshi’s Challenge):
- Yoshi Egg 1: At the location of the first mushroom, but significantly higher.
- Yoshi Egg 2: Near the third mushroom in the tree – Power Jump required.
Boss: Clawgrip
- Clawgrip throws stones in high or low trajectories.
- You can pick up low stones and throw them back.
- Five hits are needed to defeat him.
- With good timing you can bounce stones off the wall and score multiple hits at once.
