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Part 26
Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Part 26

Complete walkthrough for Part 26 of Paper Mario: Sticker Star, covering Strike Lake and Loop Loop River, including item locations, enemy strategies, and secret goals.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 26 of Paper Mario: Sticker Star, covering Strike Lake and Loop Loop River, including item locations, enemy strategies, and secret goals.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Strike Lake (2.3.5):
    • Head up the ramp to the upper reaches of the tree.
  2. 2
    Encounter the disappearing Wiggler head. After getting your mission, head to the goal.
  3. 3
    On the World Map, head to Strike Lake.
  4. 4
    Chase the Wiggler. Defeat the Snifit and grab the [Eekhammer] behind him.
  5. 5
    Head right, defeat the Ninji/Boomerang Bro. combo, and grab the [Jump] sticker from the ?-Block.
  6. 6
    Hammer the leftmost tree for a [Hammer].
  7. 7
    Hammer the rightmost tree for the Wiggler and a [Jump] sticker.
  8. 8
    Hammer the last tree for a [Leaf], a [Jump], and a Ninji. Head to the next area.
  9. 9
    Hit the tree above you for coins and another Ninji. Head down towards the swamp.
  10. 10
    The tree closest to the swamp contains a [Shiny Leaf] and a [Hammer]. Heal afterwards.
  11. 11
    Grab the [Iron Jump] in the corner. The tree contains a [Jump].
  12. 12
    The tree farther right contains another [Jump]. The next tree has a [Leaf].
  13. 13
    Head back to the swamp. The double brick block has a [Hurlhammer] in the right block. The tree stump has an [Eekhammer].
  14. 14
    On dry land, the ?-Block contains a [Line Jump].
  15. 15
    A [Hammer] is in the Wiggler-inhabited tree. Continue to the next area.
  16. 16
    The first tree has coins. The ?-Block has a [Hurlhammer].
  17. 17
    Defeat the Snifit/Poison Blooper/Ninji combo.
  18. 18
    The next few trees have coins.
  19. 19
    The Wiggler is in the northwestern swamp. It runs off to the first area. Backtrack.
  20. 20
    In the first area, hammer the moving bush to pick up the [Wiggler Segment].
  21. 21
    On your way back, check the northeasternmost tree in the second area for a [Billiard Ball].
  22. 22
    In the final area, head straight down, jump over the fence, grab the [Fire Flower], and jump towards the Goal.
  23. 23
    Hit the Comet Piece to finish the level.
  24. 24
    Back on the World Map, the Wiggler segment runs off to 3-5. Chase it to Loop Loop River.
  25. 25
    Loop Loop River (2.3.6):
    • Head along the path to the next area.
  26. 26
    Cross the bridge and defeat the Boomerang Bro. Grab the [Hammer], [Jump], [Shiny POW Block], and [Hopslipper]. Proceed through the back exit.
  27. 27
    Head right. Defeat the Ninji and hammer the green plant.
  28. 28
    Jump onto the falling leaf and ride down the river.
  29. 29
    In the next area, jump down after passing the big barricade.
  30. 30
    Jump up the steps and grab the [Fire Flower], [Shiny Hurlhammer], [Shell], and [Eekhammer].
  31. 31
    Unfurl the stairs. Grab the [Shiny Fire Flower] from the ?-Block. Continue eastward.
  32. 32
    Grab the [Slaphammer] if desired.
  33. 33
    Walk up to the Wiggler segment and battle it. Use item-based attacks like Hurlhammer as it evades hammer/jump attacks.
  34. 34
    The Wiggler segment joins you. Head to the goal.
  35. 35
    Behind the goal, you can find a [Slaphammer], a [Jump], and a [Hammer].
  36. 36
    Back on the World Map, take the Wiggler segment to the Tree House and deposit it.
  37. 37
    You need to check more of 3-5 for the secret goal.
  38. 38
    Revisit the Loop Loop River level. Instead of heading towards the Boomerang Bro., go to the eastern exit.
  39. 39
    Grab the [Iron Jump] and [Baahammer] stickers.
  40. 40
    Get back to the goal you reached previously. Hit the leaf around the corner to force it into the river flow.
  41. 41
    Ride it to the front area. When it snags, jump up to reveal a hidden ?-Block to jump across.
  42. 42
    Continue riding to the next area and jump out to the area beneath the platform with the [Fire Flower], [Shiny Hurlhammer], and other stickers.
  43. 43
    Head out the western exit. Grab the [Shiny Iron Jump], [Jump], and [Hammer] stickers.
  44. 44
    Grab the [Hopslipper] sticker farther ahead. Jump across the revealed ?-Block.
Tips
  • In Strike Lake, remember to hammer the specific trees to get the Wiggler and the Wiggler Segment.
  • In Loop Loop River, the Wiggler segment battle requires specific item usage due to its evasion of basic attacks.
  • Don't forget to revisit 3-5 to find the secret goal after depositing the Wiggler segment.
  • Completing Strike Lake and Loop Loop River progresses the story.
  • Finding the secret goal in 3-5 unlocks further content.

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