How to Get The Best Time in Scale the Cliff

Learn the fastest way to scale the cliff in Super Mario RPG (2023)! Get tips on timing, jumps, and the best strategy to earn Frog Coins and the Trooper Pin.

Alright, so you want to get the best time on the Scale the Cliff minigame in Super Mario RPG (2023)? It's a pretty straightforward concept, but nailing that speed requires a bit of practice and knowing a few key tricks. Let's get you that Trooper Pin!

How to Unlock Scale The Cliff:

You'll unlock this minigame once you meet Sergeant Flutter in Land's End. After that, you can quickly get back to it by selecting Land's End from the map and then choosing Tall Cliff. Sergeant Flutter will send out Red Koopa shells for you to climb on. If you're fast enough, you can snag some Frog Coins!

How to Scale The Cliff Quickly:

The basic idea is to hop from one Red Koopa shell to the next until you reach the top. The easiest way to just *complete* it is to ride a shell until it touches the next one, then step onto it. But if you're going for speed and prizes, you need to be more precise.

Here's the deal with timing and what can mess you up:

• The Clock Starts Early: Time doesn't begin when you jump on the first shell, but the moment you step onto the cliff right beneath it. So, be ready to move the second you spawn in!

• Shells Above Mario: You can't jump into shells that are directly above Mario's head. If you try, you'll just fall back down.
• Jumping Too Far: It's super easy to overshoot a shell and miss it completely, sending you plummeting.
• Falling Back Down: If you fall onto the cliff area *below* the first red shell, you'll have to jump down to the ground to restart the whole minigame.
• Tight Clock: Honestly, if you miss a jump or mess up, your best bet is usually to just restart. The timer is that strict when you're aiming for a good time.

Sergeant Flutter is pretty encouraging, even when you mess up. He'll be there to cheer you on if you need to start over.

The Strategy for Speed:

You'll want to make your way from the cliff to that first Red Koopa shell as fast as possible. Here's the shell-hopping sequence:

1. Shell 1 to Shell 2: Get on the first shell.
2. Shell 2 to Shell 3: Wait for the second shell to pass *under* the third shell above you, then jump.
3. Shell 3 to Shell 4: Repeat the same maneuver – wait for the shell below to pass under the next one, then jump.
4. Shell 4 to Shell 5: Make the jump.
5. Shell 5 to Shell 6: Jump to the sixth shell as quickly as you can.
6. Shell 6 to the Last Shell: Jump down to the very last shell. This one will start to rise towards the finish line.
7. Reach the Top: While the last shell is rising, jump up onto the cliff to reach Sergeant Flutter.

• Under 11:30: You'll earn a Frog Coin.
• Under 11 Seconds: This is the big one! You'll be awarded the coveted Trooper Pin. This seems to be the main prize for mastering this minigame.

It's all about quick reflexes and a good sense of timing. Keep practicing that sequence, and you'll shave off those seconds in no time!