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Star 5 - Fall Onto the Caged Island - Whomp's Fortress
Super Mario 64

Star 5 - Fall Onto the Caged Island - Whomp's Fortress

Get Star 5 in Super Mario 64's Whomp's Fortress by riding an owl to a caged island. Learn the strategy here.

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Get Star 5 in Super Mario 64's Whomp's Fortress by riding an owl to a caged island. Learn the strategy here.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by climbing the tree at the very beginning of the Whomp's Fortress level.
  2. 2
    Climb to the top of this tree.
  3. 3
    An owl will appear and offer you a free ride as long as he is awake.
  4. 4
    Jump onto the owl and hold the A button to hold on.
  5. 5
    The owl will fly you high into the sky.
  6. 6
    Look for a tiny island with a cage around it and a star inside. This island is located slightly higher than the grassy rotating platforms where Red Coin #8 was found.
  7. 7
    When you are at the same vertical position as the caged island, release the A button to drop from the owl.
  8. 8
    Aim to land on the caged island.
Tips
  • This star may take several tries to get; don't get discouraged if you miss the island. It usually takes 2-3 tries.

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