RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky

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Bowser in the Sky is located at the top of the endless staircase behind the 70 star door. 70 stars are needed to access it without the use of a BLJ.

Bowser in the Sky
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Record Information
RTA World Record 35.66 (Course) / 1:02.66 (with Red Coins)
Single Star World Record 35.58 (Course) / 1:01.32 (with Red Coins)
Bowser Throws World Record 37.07
For the final battle with Bowser at the end of this stage, see the Bowser Battles page.

Reds

Beginner

  • Alternate ending movement (example w/ inputs)
  • Advanced

    Invisible Axle Position

    The hitboxes of the elevators' axles do not line up with their visual models; you may encounter issues with them if you're going for early cycle or miss four cycles. These clips show the hitboxes' actual locations.

    No Reds

    Beginner (Pole)

    Intermediate

  • Punch, jump while the stick is neutral, hold up after the double jump, switch to up-left after the triple jump, then rotate the stick to the right notch after the wallkick to ledgegrab
  • Advanced

    Expert

    Manamo Cycle

  • Alternate longjump wallkick strat (example w/ inputs)
  • Faster "Ultimate" ending (example w/ inputs)
  • "TAS" LJ

    This movement is one elevator cycle faster than Manamo cycle.

    Tutorial

    Comparison