World 1-5: Whammino Mountain

Welcome to Whammino Mountain, a treacherous ascent filled with new challenges and hidden treasures. This stage introduces some verticality and requires careful sticker management. Be prepared for encounters with new enemy types!

Ascending the Mountain Path

From the start, head right. You'll immediately encounter a new enemy: the Spiny. These foes are covered in spikes, making jump attacks risky. Use Hammer stickers or other non-jump attacks to defeat them safely.
Continue right and you'll find a small ledge with a Coin Block. Hit it for some extra coins.
Further along, you'll see a series of ledges. Jump up them, defeating any Goombas or Spinies you encounter.
At the top of this initial climb, there's a ? Block containing a useful sticker, often a Jump or Hammer.

The Rocky Outcrop and Hidden Path

Proceed right from the ? Block. You'll come to a wider area with a large rock formation.
Hidden Block Alert! Jump around the base of the large rock formation in the center of this area. There's a hidden block containing a valuable Line Jump sticker.
To the right, you'll see a path leading upwards. Before taking it, look for a small alcove to the lower right. Inside, you'll find a Shiny Hammer sticker.
Now, take the path leading upwards. You'll encounter more Spinies. Remember to use your Hammer stickers!

The Windmill and the Secret

As you continue your ascent, you'll reach an area with a large, non-functional windmill.
Paperize Moment: To the left of the windmill, there's a section of the wall that looks slightly off. Use your Paperize ability here. You'll reveal a hidden path leading to a secret area.
Follow this hidden path. It leads to a small platform with a Super Star sticker! This is incredibly useful for clearing out multiple enemies quickly or for getting past tough encounters without taking damage.
After collecting the Super Star, return to the main path near the windmill.

The Final Climb and Comet Piece

From the windmill, head right and continue climbing the ledges. You'll face a few more Goombas and Spinies.
Near the top, you'll see a small gap. Jump across it carefully.
On the final platform, you'll find the Comet Piece for Whammino Mountain. Collect it to complete the stage!

Important Items to Collect:

Coin Blocks: Scattered throughout the stage for extra coins.
? Blocks: Contain various useful stickers (Jump, Hammer, etc.).
Hidden Block: Contains a Line Jump sticker (near the large rock formation).
Shiny Hammer: Found in a small alcove before the final climb.
Super Star: Found in a secret area accessed via Paperize near the windmill.

Enemy Encounters:

Goomba: Standard enemy, easily defeated with any attack.
Spiny: New enemy type. Avoid jump attacks unless you have a specific sticker that negates their spikes. Hammer stickers are highly effective.

With the Comet Piece in hand, you're one step closer to recovering all the Royal Stickers! Prepare for your next adventure in World 1-6: Goomba Fortress.