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Behind Chain Chomp's Gate
Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Behind Chain Chomp's Gate

Learn how to free the Chain Chomp and grab the star behind its gate in Bob-Omb Battlefield with this Super Mario 3D All-Stars guide. It's simpler than it looks!

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Learn how to free the Chain Chomp and grab the star behind its gate in Bob-Omb Battlefield with this Super Mario 3D All-Stars guide. It's simpler than it looks!

So, you've been exploring Bob-Omb Battlefield and probably noticed those metal bars near the Chain Chomp, right? And if you peeked, you saw a Power Star just chilling behind them. Now, you can't just walk through those bars normally, and trying to glitch your way in is a whole other beast. The real, intended way to snag that star involves using the Chain Chomp itself. Here's the deal: if you stand right in front of those metal bars, the Chain Chomp can't normally reach you. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to set this grumpy fella free. It sounds trickier than it is, but it's actually pretty straightforward!

Walkthrough
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    Where: Bob-Omb Battlefield, near the Chain Chomp's enclosure.
  2. 2
    What: You'll see a large Chain Chomp tethered to a wooden pole. The goal is to break the pole by Ground Pounding it.
  3. 3
    What to do: Stand in front of the metal bars, but not so close that the Chain Chomp can't lunge. When the Chain Chomp lunges towards you, quickly move out of the way and immediately run to the wooden pole. Perform a Ground Pound (jump, then press Z or C-Down in mid-air) on the top of the pole. You need to do this three times.
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    Why this way: The Chain Chomp will try to bite you, so you need to bait its lunge and then quickly get to the pole. Missing the pole or not performing the Ground Pound fast enough means the Chain Chomp might get you, or you'll have to wait for another lunge. Each successful Ground Pound drives the pole further into the ground.

Once you've successfully Ground Pounded the wooden pole three times, it'll break apart, freeing the Chain Chomp. This action also smashes the iron bars, clearing your path to that shiny Power Star. Just be mindful of your timing and Mario's position over the pole – it can take a few tries to get the rhythm down!

Tips
  • Don't stand too close to the bars when baiting the Chain Chomp, or it won't lunge.
  • Be ready to move quickly after baiting the lunge; speed is key to reaching the pole in time.
  • If you miss the Ground Pound, don't panic! Just wait for the Chain Chomp to return to its starting position and try again.

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