Mushroom Kingdom
Visit 1
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You can grab the frog coin above the doorway in the main hall, but it's more optimal (and more difficult) to do it when you come back here after Bundt.
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SAY NO TO MENU TUTORIAL (2nd Text Box after Chancellor stops Mario the first time)
When you leave the castle, head toward Mallow
Jump when the girl prompts you
Pick top option when prompted by Mallow
Head to the East exit of Mushroom Kingdom, talk with the toad, then leave for Bandit’s Way
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Visit 2
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Proceed to the throne room.
(If you encounter a Shymore, Defend with Mario and Thunderbolt with Mallow.)
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Technique: Claymorton Semi-Skip
You can skip a big chunk of the Claymorton pre-battle sequence by jumping past the first event loading zone.
Contributed by kbz
Level up (if you got 20+ dogs):
Mario [3] - ATK
Try to leave instead of talking to Chancellor
If you missed the Frog Coin in the castle earlier, there’s an idling Toad right next to the Frog coin chest if you reenter the castle. That Toad will also be there after you acquire Peach.
Exit the castle
Visit 3
Turn in Mallow’s Coin for Cricket Pie
Head to Chancellor. Grab the coin above the door in the main hallway (optimal).
Initiate throne room cutscene, recruit Peach after
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MUSHROOM WAY | MUSHROOM KINGDOM | BANDIT'S WAY | KERO SEWERS | TADPOLE POND