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Star 2 - Shining Atop The Pyramid - Shifting Sand Land
Super Mario 64

Star 2 - Shining Atop The Pyramid - Shifting Sand Land

Guide to getting Star 2, Shining Atop The Pyramid, in Super Mario 64's Shifting Sand Land. Learn how to navigate the pyramid and avoid hazards.

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Guide to getting Star 2, Shining Atop The Pyramid, in Super Mario 64's Shifting Sand Land. Learn how to navigate the pyramid and avoid hazards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Navigate right past a Tox-Box, 2 Bob-Ombs, and a Shyguy.
  2. 2
    Pass a Pokey cactus enemy near a grey stone structure.
  3. 3
    Walk past the grey stone structure and another Pokey.
  4. 4
    Turn left and go straight toward the tall pillar.
  5. 5
    Walk up the pillar.
  6. 6
    Perform a long jump toward the pyramid to land on its lowest part, avoiding the quicksand.
  7. 7
    Hit the yellow '!' block nearby to reveal a 1-Up Mushroom.
  8. 8
    Walk up the path on the outside of the pyramid.
  9. 9
    Follow the path to the end and ignore the fire-shooting ball.
  10. 10
    Jump up to the next portion of the path and get the five coins.
  11. 11
    Jump up to the next, narrow ledge.
  12. 12
    Deal with the red Shyguy on this narrow ledge.
  13. 13
    Walk to the middle of this ledge and grab the star.
Tips
  • Perform your long jump correctly to clear the quicksand.
  • The ledge near the end is very narrow and has a red Shyguy.

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