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*It is highly recommended that runners who play using the original Nintendo 64 controller switch to a different controller for Bowser fights, as rapidly spinning the N64 controller's stick will wear it down. Recommended controllers include the Hori Pad Mini, a Retro-Bit Tribute 64, or a GameCube controller via a Raphnet adapter.
*It is highly recommended that runners who play using the original Nintendo 64 controller switch to a different controller for Bowser fights, as rapidly spinning the N64 controller's stick will wear it down. Recommended controllers include the Hori Pad Mini, a Retro-Bit Tribute 64, or a GameCube controller via a Raphnet adapter.
== Bowser in the Dark World ==
== Bowser in the Dark World ==
=== Standard ===
=== Standard ===
To avoid an air throw, let the stick go neutral right before pressing B to throw.
To avoid an air throw, let the stick go neutral right before pressing B to throw.
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[[File:B1 air throw.mp4|thumb| Air throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD9fod6mZMU example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B1 air throw.mp4|thumb| Air throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD9fod6mZMU example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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=== Advanced (3/4 Spin) ===
=== Advanced (3/4 Spin) ===
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[[File:B1 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin (counterclockwise) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeK0h6QaWkg example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B1 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin (counterclockwise) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeK0h6QaWkg example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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=== Bowser Dance ===
=== Bowser Dance ===
Bowser has a ~10% chance to "dance" in place at the beginning of the fight; this allows you to grab his tail earlier and thus throw him quicker.
Bowser has a ~10% chance to "dance" in place at the beginning of the fight; this allows you to grab his tail earlier and thus throw him quicker. Grabbing the tail near the tip places you closer to the bomb and can make this throw easier.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
[[File:B1 dance.mp4|thumb| Bowser dance ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eXLe60AI8 example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B1 dance.mp4|thumb| Bowser dance ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eXLe60AI8 example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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== Bowser in the Fire Sea ==
== Bowser in the Fire Sea ==
In this battle, Mario cannot grab Bowser until the platform stops teetering. Avoid groundpounding around Bowser's side of the platform during this period, otherwise Mario may clip through and fall into the lava underneath.
In this battle, Mario cannot grab Bowser until the platform stops teetering. Avoid groundpounding around Bowser's side of the platform during this period, otherwise Mario may clip through and fall into the lava underneath.
=== Standard ===
=== Standard ===
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
[[File:B2 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cey0AqEW_sI example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B2 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cey0AqEW_sI example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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=== Advanced (3/4 Spin) ===
=== Advanced (3/4 Spin) ===
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
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[[File:B2 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin (counterclockwise) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvc0dfPq2yo example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B2 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin (counterclockwise) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvc0dfPq2yo example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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=== Expert (1/2 Spin) ===
=== Expert (1/2 Spin) ===
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;">
[[File:B2 half.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVmEhvVxI example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B2 half.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVmEhvVxI example w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
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== Bowser in the Sky ==
== Bowser in the Sky ==
This fight requires '''three hits''' to defeat Bowser instead of one like in the first two fights.
This fight requires '''three hits''' to defeat Bowser instead of one like in the first two fights.
=== Bomb Order 1 ===
=== Bomb Order 1 ===
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=== Bomb Order 2 ===
=== Bomb Order 2 ===
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