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Each '''Bowser battle''' is located at the end of its respective stage: [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser in the Dark World]], [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Fire Sea|Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky|Bowser in the Sky]].
Each '''Bowser battle''' is located at the end of its respective stage: [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser in the Dark World]], [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Fire Sea|Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky|Bowser in the Sky]].
== Tips ==
== Tips ==
*Avoid letting Bowser make more than '''three full rotations''' before throwing him; afterwards, he will spin too fast and become more difficult to aim.
*Avoid letting Bowser make more than '''three full rotations''' before throwing him; otherwise, he will start spinning too fast to reliably aim.


*In order to trigger Bowser's text after defeating him, Mario must be within a short distance of him and face towards the center of his body.
*In order to trigger Bowser's text after defeating him, Mario must be within a short distance of him and face towards the center of his body.
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*The "whoosh" sound that plays while spinning Bowser plays when he faces north, and is not indicative of whether he is pointing towards a bomb. Try to focus on aiming ''visually''.
*The "whoosh" sound that plays while spinning Bowser plays when he faces north, and is not indicative of whether he is pointing towards a bomb. Try to focus on aiming ''visually''.


*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 [https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_to_n64_adapter_v3_with_builtin_controller_pak/index.php Raphnet adapter].
*It is highly recommended that runners who play using an 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 [https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_to_n64_adapter_v3_with_builtin_controller_pak/index.php Raphnet adapter].
== Bowser in the Dark World ==
== Bowser in the Dark World ==
=== Standard ===
=== Standard ===
To avoid a high throw and save time, let the stick go neutral right before pressing B to throw.
To avoid a high throw and save time, let go of the stick right before pressing B to throw.
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[[File:B1 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtG9dvbiJ4 Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]]
[[File:B1 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtG9dvbiJ4 Full video 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; it's strongly advised to pick a bomb order shown here and stick to it for consistency.
This fight requires '''three hits''' to defeat Bowser instead of one like in the first two fights; select a bomb order that works best for you below and ''go for it every time'' for consistency.


=== Bomb Order 1 ===
=== Bomb Order 1 ===
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