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Forest of Illusion 2
Super Mario World

Forest of Illusion 2

Navigate the underwater Forest of Illusion 2 in Super Mario World. Find Dragon Coins, power-ups, and the secret exit to Blue Switch Palace.

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Navigate the underwater Forest of Illusion 2 in Super Mario World. Find Dragon Coins, power-ups, and the secret exit to Blue Switch Palace.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Swim right and hit the green ! block to get a cape feather (if activated), then go down the right passage.
  2. 2
    Wait for the fish to clear, then go over or under the first spiked enemy.
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    When the next spiked enemy is at the top, go under it and around the passage.
  4. 4
    Retreat to dodge the triangular school of fish, and head up to where the spiked enemy is to the right.
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    At the top, grab the block to the right and throw it at the spiked enemy on the left to get the Dragon Coin it is guarding.
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    Go right and up when the spiked enemy is at the bottom, then drift down, avoiding the spiked enemies circling the square rocks.
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    At the bottom, head right then up, minding the fish, and hit the ? block at the top for a powerup.
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    At the split (either down or right), go down to the very bottom and right to find a Dragon Coin at the end of the passage.
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    Go back up to the split and now go right. Ensure the two spiked enemies are at the bottom.
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    Collect the Dragon Coin to the right. By this time, the two spiked enemies will be at the top, allowing you to go underneath them and right, avoiding the following fish.
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    Go over the two spiked enemies and up and right past several square rocks until you reach a passage.
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    Get the Dragon Coin from the bottom alcove when the spiked enemy is at the top.
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    Continue past the next spiked enemy and follow the passage, avoiding spiked baddies.
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    Go down to the very bottom and hit the yellow block for a mushroom.
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    To the left here is the key and keyhole (you can head through the wall) that unlocks the secret exit.
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    Go right, keeping to the bottom to avoid the falling sleeping fish.
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    When the ledge rises, go to the middle and swim to the exit at the end.
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    The fifth Dragon Coin can be obtained from an alcove at the top, but this will awaken the fish, making it very difficult.

Secret Exit:

  1. The secret exit unlocks 'Blue Switch Palace'.
  2. From the regular exit, head back left and follow along the bottom.
  3. At the other end is a yellow ! block; head left through the wall where the key and keyhole are located.
Tips
  • Be mindful of spiked enemies and schools of fish in this underwater level.
  • The green ! block must be activated beforehand to get the cape feather.
  • The yellow block at the bottom provides a mushroom powerup.
  • The secret exit is found by heading left through a wall near the end of the level, using the key and keyhole.
  • Collecting the final Dragon Coin at the top risks awakening a fish, making it a dangerous maneuver.

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