Learn how to get Star 1, Board Bowser's Sub, in Super Mario 64's Dire, Dire Docks. Avoid the strong current and use the ! Switch.
Walkthrough
- 1Start by swimming in the large pool of water. Avoid the strong current in the middle of the pool's bottom, as it will cause you to lose a life.
- 2Swim towards the tunnel on the wall to the left of your starting position.
- 3Swim through the ring of coins in front of the tunnel.
- 4Enter the tunnel and swim upwards following the arrow on the wall.
- 5Surface to catch your breath, then swim forward.
- 6Swim downwards following the arrow on the next wall.
- 7Swim through the tunnel indicated by the arrow on the ground.
- 8Enter the open area and swim to the surface.
- 9Swim around to the other side of the giant Koopa Sub.
- 10Locate a platform against the wall with wire cubicles, a green '!' block, a blue '!' block, and a '!' Switch.
- 11Jump onto the platform and hit the '!' Switch.
- 12A set of brown stones will appear, forming a stairway.
- 13Quickly climb the stone stairs.
- 14From the top step, jump onto the flat top of the Koopa Sub.
- 15Walk to the sub's bow (front) and grab the star located in front of the funnel.
Tips
- The strong current at the bottom of the initial pool is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
- The ring of coins can help you catch your breath if needed.
- The arrows on the walls and ground indicate the correct path to follow through the tunnels.
- Ignore the '!' Blocks on the platform initially; the '!' Switch is the key to progressing.
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