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#5 Roy's Castle
Super Mario World

#5 Roy's Castle

Guide to beating Roy's Castle in Super Mario World. Learn how to navigate the moving platforms, dodge hazards, and defeat the tough boss, Roy!

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Guide to beating Roy's Castle in Super Mario World. Learn how to navigate the moving platforms, dodge hazards, and defeat the tough boss, Roy!

Alright, let's tackle Roy's Castle! This level's got some tricky platforming and a boss fight that'll test your timing. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

Walkthrough
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    First off, head right down the passage. You'll need to drop down onto some blocks that are hovering over lava.
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    These blocks will start moving along a set path, and your job is to stay on them! Keep an eye out for a Yoshi Coin right at the start of this section – definitely grab it if you can.
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    Dodge the fireballs that shoot your way as you ride the blocks.
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    After a bit, the moving blocks will take you from the lava area to a spot with spikes on both the floor and ceiling.
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    Collect the Dragon Coins here, but be super careful! Spikes will fall from the ceiling right where the coins are, so you'll need to time your grabs.
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    Eventually, the blocks will drop into a gap. This is your cue to jump off to the ledge on the right.
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    Head down and find the P-Switch. Make sure the spike directly above it falls first before you activate the switch.
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    Once the P-Switch is hit, head right. Wait for the fireballs to move up and then down, and then jump over the statue.
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    Grab the 1-Up Green Mushroom just past the statue.
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    Next, you'll encounter some yellow blocks that extend and contract. Hit the green ! block nearby to get a Cape Feather – this will make the rest of the level much easier!
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    Use your cape to fly or glide across the extending and contracting blocks, making your way to the red boss door.

BOSS: ROY

Roy's Castle is up next! This fight is pretty similar to the one you had with Morton, but with a twist: the walls in the arena slowly close in, making things more cramped.

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Roy — Can be defeated by jumping on his head three times.

Phases:

  1. To damage Roy, just jump on his head.
  2. After you hit him, he'll walk left, go up the wall, and then drop from the ceiling right where you're standing. You're briefly immobilized when he lands, so you need to time your escape.
  3. The strategy is to watch him as he's about to come down, jump out of the way, and then immediately jump on his head as he lands.
  4. He'll speed up a bit with each hit. After three successful stomps to his noggin, he'll be defeated.
  5. If you have the Fire Mario power-up, you can also hurt him with fireballs, though stomping is generally more reliable.

After the boss fight, you'll get a cutscene, and then you'll have the chance to save your game. From here, you'll move on to Chocolate Island!

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