Lakitu skip is the first trick players encounter when doing a run in any category. On both sides of the moat bridge, there are very thin edges that Mario can move along without being stopped by Lakitu. You can perform Lakitu Skip from either side, but it is most common to do from the left. There are several setups for lakitu skip, which all save varying amounts of time. If you are new to the game, it is advised not to reset over missing lakitu skip. Just pick a setup that seems to work for you and go for it in runs. As your control over Mario gets better, the trick will come naturally to you. The ~8 seconds you save from lakitu skip is not going to make or break your run until you get to a top level.
'''Lakitu Skip''' is the first trick runners must perform when doing a run in any category. On the castle moat bridge, Mario can land on the very edge and clear it without triggering Lakitu's dialogue.
[[File:LakituSkip.png|thumb|Visual cue. Mario has to land left of this line not to trigger Lakitu's dialogue.]]
== Tips ==
* Lakitu Skip can be performed on either side of the bridge, but it is faster to do so on the left side.
* Select a setup that works best for you and stick to it in runs; the trick will become easier as your control over Mario improves.
* If you are new to the game, it is advised not to reset over missing Lakitu Skip; the ~8 seconds you save from it will not make or break your run until you get to a higher level.
[[File:LakituSkip.png|thumb|Visual cue. Mario must land to left of this line to not trigger Lakitu's dialogue.]]
== Lakitu Skip Options ==
== Lakitu Skip Options ==
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:slipgtmskip.mp4|thumb||2nd Fastest for RTA|class=autoplay]] [[File:dowskykannoskip.mp4|thumb|Alternative Camera for the 2nd fastest option|class=autoplay]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:slipgtmskip.mp4|thumb|350px|Alternative Ideal Run Skip|class=autoplay]] [[File:dowskykannoskip.mp4|thumb|350px|Alternative Camera for the 2nd fastest option|class=autoplay]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:xoofeytaggoskip.mp4|thumb|Same movement as the fastest option, except the first longjump is replaced with a dive rollout|class=autoplay]] [[File:cheeseskip.mp4|thumb|Recommended Beginner Strat (Cheese does this)|class=autoplay]] </li>
Lakitu Skip is the first trick runners must perform when doing a run in any category. On the castle moat bridge, Mario can land on the very edge and clear it without triggering Lakitu's dialogue.
Tips
Lakitu Skip can be performed on either side of the bridge, but it is faster to do so on the left side.
Select a setup that works best for you and stick to it in runs; the trick will become easier as your control over Mario improves.
If you are new to the game, it is advised not to reset over missing Lakitu Skip; the ~8 seconds you save from it will not make or break your run until you get to a higher level.
Visual cue. Mario must land to left of this line to not trigger Lakitu's dialogue.
Lakitu Skip Options
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