RTA Guide/0/1 Star

0 Star and 1 Star are currently the fastest RTA-viable routes for beating the game. Both categories use a series of BLJs to access the Bowser stages early and finish the game with a minimal number of stars. Beating the game with 0 stars requires a precise, speed-dependent SBLJ setup to skip DDD, so the 1 star route is recommended for beginners; however, if you are new to running this game, it is recommended to learn 16 Star before attempting these categories.

Route

The routes are shown combined here, since they are largely the same aside from skipping DDD or not. It is recommended to learn the basic SBLJ and do 1 star first as it is considerably simpler than the DDD Skip setups.

1. LBLJ
   • Lakitu Skip
   • LBLJ (Lobby Backwards Long Jump)
2. Bowser in the Dark World
   • No Red Coins
   • Bowser Battle 1
3. SBLJ
   • SBLJ and DDD Skip Guide
   • Board Bowser's Sub (1 Star only)
4. Bowser in the Fire Sea
   • No Red Coins
   • Bowser Battle 2
5. Backwards Long Jumps
   • BLJ Guide
6. Bowser in the Sky
   • No Red Coins
   • Bowser Battle 3