Learn how to defeat the Wiggler in Episode 3: Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead! on Gelato Beach in Super Mario Sunshine with this quick guide.
Alright, let's tackle Episode 3 of Gelato Beach, 'Wiggler Ahoy! Full Steam Ahead!' This one's all about using your FLUDD to your advantage against a big ol' wiggler. Don't worry, it's not too bad once you get the hang of it!
Walkthrough
- 1Spray the Dune Buds: Your main goal here is to use the Dune Buds scattered around the beach. When you see the Wiggler heading towards one, you need to spray it with your FLUDD right before it gets there. This makes a big sand obstacle shoot up from the ground, which will knock the Wiggler onto its back. You'll need to get the timing just right – the Wiggler has to be pretty much right on top of the Dune Bud when the sand pops up. It might take a couple of tries, but you'll get it!
- 2Ground Pound the Arrow: Once the Wiggler is flipped over, quickly jump onto its body. Look for a small red arrow that appears randomly on its back. This arrow points to the spot you need to hit. Jump up and perform a ground pound (press ZL/ZR and then A/B) on that exact spot. This is how you damage the wiggler.
- 3Repeat and Win: You'll need to pull off this sequence of spraying the Dune Bud and ground pounding the arrow three times in total. Be warned, each time you hit the wiggler, it gets angrier and faster, making the timing for the Dune Buds a bit trickier. But once you land that third hit, the wiggler is defeated, and a shiny Shine Sprite will appear on the beach for you to grab!
Tips
- Practice your aim with FLUDD on the Dune Buds before the Wiggler gets too close.
- Don't rush to jump on the Wiggler; wait until it's fully flipped and stationary.
- Keep an eye on the red arrow; it can be in different spots each time.
Defeating the Wiggler earns you a Shine Sprite.
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