Shoot into the Wild Blue

Master 'Shoot into the Wild Blue' in Super Mario 64! Discover cannon, wall jump, and flagpole jump strategies to grab that Power Star with ease.

Alright, let's snag that Power Star in 'Shoot into the Wild Blue' from Whomp's Fortress in Super Mario 64! There are a few ways to get this one, so pick the one that feels best for you.

Cannon Method

So, you've unlocked the cannon, right? Perfect. Hop in and aim for the platform way down below the big flagpole. You'll notice some pillars connecting to another platform under the flagpole. Here's the trick: aim a little higher than you think you need to, because Mario will drop a bit in the air. If you nail the aim, you'll hit one of those back pillars and land right on the platform. From there, just slide down the nearby pole and grab that shiny Power Star!

Wall Jumping Method

This one's pretty straightforward, though it might take a couple of tries to get the timing down. First, get Mario lined up with the ledge above you. Then, you'll want to perform a Side Somersault or a Double Jump, and right as you hit the wall, bounce off it. Once you make it to the ledge, that Power Star is just waiting for you!

Wall jumping up to the ledge with the star is pretty easy to do.

Jumping Down Method

For the last method, we're going to jump down from the big flagpole that's right above the star. The tricky part here is that the ledge below the flagpole needs you to move backward in mid-air. So, jump off the ledge, but try not to grab onto it. As soon as you're past it, hold the direction towards the ledge below and hit the attack button. If you time it right, Mario will do a mid-air kick and land perfectly on the ledge. Then, just slide down the pole to snag the Power Star.