Guide to Bowser's Lava Lake Keep in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Collect all 3 Green Stars, the Stamp, and defeat Bowser in this challenging level.
Walkthrough
- 1Clear the Boomerang Bros on the first two platforms, avoiding Lava Bubbles. Wallride the left wall and wall jump to reach Green Star #1 in the crack just above the lava.
- 2Use a Kick Bomb from the cannon to destroy the grey bricks on the back wall, revealing a P-Switch. Wall jump into the alcove above the P-Switch to collect the Stamp. Climb the tall wall on the right using the Cat Suit to collect Green Star #2.
- 3Hit the P-Switch to lower the bridge. Cross the bridge, avoiding the Fire Bro and Ka-thunk. Past the Kick Bomb cannons, you'll find the Checkpoint Flag.
- 4In the next area, switch to the Boomerang Power-Up. Run across the bridge with Lava Bubbles and use the boomerang to grab Green Star #3 over the lava.
- 5Cross another bridge and jump on the small metal plate to reveal a hidden block containing a Boomerang Flower.
- 6Defeat the two Ka-thunks and two Hammer Bros. If you have the Boomerang Flower, wait for them to jump and hit them.
- 7Enter the Warp Box to face Bowser. Avoid his lava pools and Kick Bombs, as well as environmental hazards like pitfalls, lava geysers, and spikes on narrow paths.
- 8Kick Kick Bombs back at Bowser. If you fall, a Warp Box will take you to a grated floor with more frequent lava geysers and narrower paths.
- 9Continue to land Kick Bombs on Bowser until he is defeated.
- 10Take the Warp Box to the Goal Pole area to finish the level.
Tips
- The Cat Suit is useful for climbing walls and reaching certain collectibles.
- The Boomerang Power-Up is effective against enemies and for collecting Green Star #3 from a distance.
- Be patient during the Bowser rematch, as the environment is hazardous.
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