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Navigate the Labyrinth in Cave Story with this comprehensive walkthrough. Find items like the Turbocharge and Cure-All, face the Pooh Black boss, and discover secrets.

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Navigate the Labyrinth in Cave Story with this comprehensive walkthrough. Find items like the Turbocharge and Cure-All, face the Pooh Black boss, and discover secrets.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Labyrinth I: Ascend the shaft, avoiding Critter projectiles. Use the Blade if you have it. Collect the Life Capsule halfway up. Navigate moving platforms to reach and activate a terminal. Jump back down, save, and exit.
  2. 2
    Labyrinth B: Kill the Gaudi and head left. If fast enough, jump over the sliding block when the ceiling is high; otherwise, wait for it to pass. Watch out for the moving block at the end and exit through the door.
  3. 3
    Labyrinth W: Head right, kill Critters, then Gaudis outside a building.
  4. 4
    Labyrinth Shop: Save and talk to Chaba. If you traded Polar Star for Machine Gun, get Turbocharge. If you kept Polar Star, Chaba offers to trade Polar Star and Fireball for the Snake weapon (useful for shooting through walls). Otherwise, you can get the Spur later. Exit the shop.
  5. 5
    Labyrinth W: Use Gaudis to level up Snake/Blade. Head right. The Snake is effective against flying Gaudis. Fight through water-filled chambers to a large area with Gaudis and a door on the lower right. Enter it.
  6. 6
    Camp: The physician heals you and gives you the Clinic Key, asking you to find medicine in Clinic Ruins. Meet Curly. Note the inaccessible chest. Exit.
  7. 7
    Labyrinth W: Climb to the top level. The door left leads to Clinic Ruins. To get an item first, find the star block opposite the door (hidden tunnel entrance). If you have the Machine Gun, use it to fly up. Otherwise, jump towards the tunnel entrance, letting a nearby Critter's recoil boost you up. Follow the tunnel down and enter the door.
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    Camp: You're now on the upper floor. Open the chest for the Arms Barrier (reduces weapon EXP loss).
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    Labyrinth W: Go back up the tunnel, restore health/EXP, and save at Camp. Head to Clinic Ruins.
  10. 10
    Clinic Ruins: Open the chest for a Cure-All. You will be attacked by Pooh Black.

Boss Fight: Pooh Black

  • Stats / Weaknesses: No specific stats given, but can be defeated.
  • Phases:
    • Phase 1: Pooh Black releases black bubbles when attacked. Stay at a distance to avoid them.
    • Phase 2: After taking damage, Pooh Black jumps to the ceiling. Bubbles rain down, and Pooh Black attempts to stomp you. Avoid solid bubbles.
  • Strategy: Keep your distance during the first phase. In the second phase, focus on dodging the stomps and the raining bubbles, especially the solid ones.
Tips
  • The Blade is effective against Critters in Labyrinth I.
  • The Machine Gun allows faster ascent in Labyrinth I.
  • The Snake weapon is excellent for shooting through walls and against flying Gaudis.
  • The Arms Barrier reduces weapon experience loss from damage.
  • The recoil jump to the hidden tunnel requires careful timing and sacrificing some health/EXP.
  • The Cure-All is found in Clinic Ruins.

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