Enemy Manipulation

Enemy Manipulation is a broad term used to refer to any exploitation of an enemy's behavior to lead to an unexpected result.

Goombas

Chase Extension

If a Goomba hits a wall, steep slope, or another Goomba when chasing Mario, the chase will be extended. This can allow the goomba to reach positions that would normally be too far from its home. This is used in Jolly Roger Bay to press the Blue Coin Block without using the A button by bouncing off the extended Goomba

Goomba Escort

Goombas normally cannot wak outside of a certain distance around their home, as they will then start turning back toward it. However, by having two goombas constantly collide with one another, it is possible for their target angle to keep updating without allowing them to turn fully, making them walk further and further away from their homes

In December 2022, this trick was used to reach the mainland in Tiny Huge Island without using a Star Dance Clip, making most stars of this level much faster

Scuttlebugs

Scuttlebugs Raising

• explanation of the trick, its causes and effects

Scuttlebug Transportation

Scuttlebugs can normally only move within a certain range around their homes. However, when a scuttlebug hits Mario, his home because the point of interaction. This allows to transport a scuttlebug to a lot of otherwise unreachable location

This is used extensively in Big Boo's Haunt and Hazy Maze Cave for the A Button Challenge

Fly Guy

Fly Guy Manipulation

• explanation of the trick, its causes and effects