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Part 83
Super Mario 3D Land

Part 83

Complete walkthrough for Part 83 and Special 5-3 in Super Mario 3D Land, including Star Coin locations and tips for Pole 'n' Chain and Cosmic Clone.

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Complete walkthrough for Part 83 and Special 5-3 in Super Mario 3D Land, including Star Coin locations and tips for Pole 'n' Chain and Cosmic Clone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Part 83, stay alert for the Pole 'n' Chain and the Cosmic Clone. Anticipate when the spikes on the spikeboard will go down and jump accordingly.
  2. 2
    Run to the Star Coin on the spikeboard and jump up to grab it. Jump to the next platform before the spikes protrude again, timing your jump to avoid the Pole 'n' Chain.
  3. 3
    Continue jumping over the Pole 'n' Chains. Wait for the next spikeboard's spikes to retract.
  4. 4
    Run back and forth, jumping over the Cosmic Clone and Pole 'n' Chain when necessary. Jump onto the spikeboard and then to the other side.
  5. 5
    Jump over the last pole and onto the platform at the end. The Cosmic Clone will disappear.
  6. 6
    Coins are hidden behind the stairs; collect them if desired. Enter the door at the top of the stairs.
  7. 7
    Jump onto the first seesaw platform. The Cosmic Clone will begin to follow.
  8. 8
    Jump to the next seesaw platform and wait on the left side. The Cosmic Clone cannot damage you until it properly forms.
  9. 9
    When the Spiked Pole rolls towards you, jump over it, gaining momentum, and jump off the right edge before the platform drops too much.
  10. 10
    Land on the top of the Goal Pole for a 1-Up.
  11. 11
    In Special 5-3, move onto the Switchboard and move it right. Grab the three coins floating above and continue.
  12. 12
    To get the first Star Coin, move to the right side of the geyser when it's not shooting up and stop at the edge of the rail. If you fall off, you lose your chance without restarting. When the geyser spurts, move full speed left to be pushed onto the rail. If you didn't stop close enough to the edge, you won't have enough momentum.
  13. 13
    Once on the rail, move left. Hit the ? Block for a coin and jump onto it. Jump up and grab the Star Coin. Drop back onto the Switchboard and roll off the right edge of the rail.
  14. 14
    Roll off the edge of the rail with the geyser and onto the hidden rail below. Roll to the end, collecting coins.
  15. 15
    Hit the ? Block for a 1-Up (it moves right). Hit the Warp Box.
  16. 16
    You will warp to another Switchboard. Move right, jump over or stomp the Paragoombas. Hit the ? Block near the end for a Statue Leaf, being careful not to roll off. Jump to the next Switchboard.
  17. 17
    Move right. Jump over the first Jet Engine as the Switchboard rolls past. You can do the same for the double Jet Engines, or wait for them to stop firing. Definitely wait for the two lots of three-high Jet Engines.
  18. 18
    The ? Block after them can be hit multiple times for coins, but don't fall off the Switchboard. Continue, dodging or stomping the next two Paragoombas.
  19. 19
    To get the second Star Coin, time your movement past the two flying Paragoombas and jump up to grab it.
  20. 20
    The ? Block at the end of the rail contains only a Poison Mushroom, so skip it. Jump to the next Switchboard.
  21. 21
    Move north-east and get shot into the air by the geyser onto a rail above. Time your run through the Jet Engines so you move past one just after it stops.
  22. 22
    Hit the ? Block at the end multiple times for coins if desired, then drop off the rail to the one below.
  23. 23
    To get the third Star Coin, as you drop, you can jump onto the Donut Blocks to collect the coin trail. Alternatively, drop to the rail below and then jump onto the Donut Blocks. Skip the first block so you have something to jump back to. Jump to the final block with the Star Coin above it and grab it, then move back to the block before that.
Tips
  • In Part 83, wait for the spikes to retract before jumping.
  • Gain as much momentum as possible when jumping over the Spiked Pole in Part 83.
  • In Special 5-3, be precise when stopping at the edge of the rail to get the first Star Coin; insufficient momentum will prevent you from reaching it.
  • Be ready for the 1-Up ? Block in Special 5-3 as it moves to the right.
  • Wait for the Jet Engines to stop firing in Special 5-3 if you are not confident in timing your jumps.
  • The ? Block at the end of the rail in Special 5-3 contains a Poison Mushroom, so it's best to avoid it.
  • When collecting the third Star Coin in Special 5-3, leave the first Donut Block unjumped to provide a platform for your return.

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