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Star 4 - Stand Tall On The Four Pillars - Shifting Sand Land
Super Mario 64

Star 4 - Stand Tall On The Four Pillars - Shifting Sand Land

Learn how to get Star 4 in Shifting Sand Land in Super Mario 64 DS! This guide details using the Wing Cap to fly to four pillars and defeat the Hand enemies.

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Learn how to get Star 4 in Shifting Sand Land in Super Mario 64 DS! This guide details using the Wing Cap to fly to four pillars and defeat the Hand enemies.

Alright, for Star 4 in Shifting Sand Land, aptly named "Stand Tall On The Four Pillars," you'll need the Wing Cap. If you haven't grabbed that power-up yet, make sure to check out the Wing Cap Course section first!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, head right past a Tox-Box, a couple of Bob-Ombs, and a Shyguy. You'll soon spot a Pokey cactus chilling near a grey stone structure.
  2. 2
    To get on top of that structure, you'll need to pull off a triple jump. Up there, you'll find a red Wing Cap box. Bust it open and snag the Wing Cap!
  3. 3
    Now, turn yourself towards the pyramids. Perform another triple jump to take to the skies. Your mission is to fly to each of the four pillars scattered around.
  4. 4
    Land on each pillar and stay put for about 3 seconds. Don't move an inch! Once you've successfully stood on all four, the very top of the pyramid will start spinning like crazy before vanishing into thin air.
  5. 5
    Next, fly up to where the pyramid top used to be. You'll find a small hole there. Jump right in!
  6. 6
    This hole leads you into a cage at the very peak of the pyramid. Don't worry, it'll start descending slowly and will eventually stop.
  7. 7
    When the cage halts, you'll see a hole in the wall right in front of you. Hop into it and follow the path downwards.
  8. 8
    You'll come across a pile of bricks. Jump on them, and they'll dramatically rip apart, revealing two giant, angry-looking hands, each with a single eye. They're ready to rumble!
  9. 9
    Boss Fight: The Hands
    These guys aren't too tough. To defeat them, you need to hit each of their eyes three times, meaning a total of six hits. The catch? You can only attack when their eyes are open. Use your punch (B button) to land those hits.
  10. 10
    Watch out for their attacks, especially when they try to shove you off the edge!
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    Once you've taken down both hands, the Star of Power will appear. Grab it to claim your prize!
Tips
  • Make sure you have the Wing Cap before attempting this star. It's essential for reaching the pillars quickly.
  • Don't rush the pillar part; stand still for the full 3 seconds on each one to ensure it registers.
  • In the boss fight, patience is key. Wait for the eyes to open before attempting to punch.

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