Follow this guide to easily grab the Secret Shine Sprite from the Golden Bird in Episode 9 of Noki Bay in Super Mario Sunshine. Learn where to find it and how to spray it!
Hey there! Ready to snag another Secret Shine in Noki Bay? This one's called "The Golden Bird," and it's a pretty straightforward one. You can grab this on any regular episode, as long as you're not trying to find something on the seafloor. First things first, make sure you've collected at least 20 Shines in Delfino Plaza to even get to Noki Bay. Once you're there, let's get to it!
Walkthrough
- 1Head to the ruins that are right in front of where you start the episode.
- 2Start climbing these ruins until you reach the very top.
- 3Once you're at the summit, keep your eyes peeled! You'll see a small Golden Bird flying around.
- 4Press the Right Stick button to get your FLUDD aiming ready.
- 5Carefully aim at the Golden Bird and give it a few good sprays with water. It'll get startled and drop a secret Shine Sprite for you!
Tips
- The ruins are pretty easy to climb, just take your time and don't rush.
- Make sure you've got a good lock on the bird before you start spraying, so you don't waste water.
- This is a great episode to practice your FLUDD aiming!
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