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Star 6 - Collect the Caps... - Dire, Dire Docks
Super Mario 64

Star 6 - Collect the Caps... - Dire, Dire Docks

Collect the Vanish Cap and Metal Cap in Dire, Dire Docks to get Star 6 in Super Mario 64. Learn how to reach the star behind the red cage.

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Collect the Vanish Cap and Metal Cap in Dire, Dire Docks to get Star 6 in Super Mario 64. Learn how to reach the star behind the red cage.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you start, swim through the tunnel in the wall below you.
  2. 2
    Follow the arrows through the tunnel into the large open area where the submarine was previously located.
  3. 3
    Swim to the ledge containing the '!' blocks.
  4. 4
    First, jump onto the area with the Blue '!' Block and bash it to obtain the Vanish Cap.
  5. 5
    Walk through the red mesh to your left.
  6. 6
    Bash the Green '!' Block in this area to obtain the Metal Cap, making you both invisible and metal Mario.
  7. 7
    Make a long jump into the water.
  8. 8
    On the other side of the jet stream, you will see a red cage containing the star.
  9. 9
    Quickly walk into the cage and collect the star.
Tips
  • The Vanish Cap allows you to become invisible.
  • The Metal Cap makes you immune to damage and allows you to walk underwater.
  • Ensure you have both caps before attempting to reach the star.

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