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2026-04-25T20:25:34Z

Crismas: /* Announcements */

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This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

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== Notifications ==

*Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!

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== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
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| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
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= Game List =

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==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

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==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

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==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

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==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Ncy9gHWmJA Discord]'''

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==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

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==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/4tPB3NpwP8 Discord]'''
:* '''[[AoS/Randomizer | Randomizer Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer Website]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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Cv3/Alucard US

2026-04-25T20:25:16Z

Crismas:

== Rules ==
:* Beat the game.
:* Find Alucard and accept him as your ally + don't partner with anyone else.
:* No use of the OKUDA or HELP ME name password to get Alucard at the start of the game.

== Summary ==
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_1 | Stage 1: Wallachia]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_3_Alucard_US | Stage 3: Mad Forest]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_4_Alucard_US | Stage 4: Murky Marsh of Morbid Morons]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_5_Alucard_US | Stage 5: Caves of Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_6_Alucard_US | Stage 6: Catacombs]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_7_Alucard_US | Stage 7: Abandoned Mines/Mountain Range]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage8_Alucard_US | Stage 8: Main Hall]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage9_Alucard_US | Stage 9: Castle Tower]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/StageA_Alucard_US | Stage A: Final Clock Tower]]'''

Cv3/Stage 1

2026-04-25T20:24:51Z

Crismas:

== Summary ==

This will be the first stage that you will play upon starting the game from the name screen. The game will begin with a skippable cutscene of Trevor Belmont praying before starting his quest to defeat Dracula. For all character routes, Stage 1 will play roughly the same in every speedrun attempt. The goal is to pick up the Holy Water subweapon in Block 1-02 and hit enough candle and enemy hitboxes to build up a subweapon multiplier (10 hits). Ideally you want to get to the boss fight at the end of the stage with a triple multiplier. The end of the stage (Block 1-04) will feature a boss fight against a Skeleton Knight, who the community affectionately refers to as Richard, but with a triple shot holy water is a joke fight.

An optimal Stage 1 segment will be 2:21-2:23 on orb timing or 2:34-2:36 on fade to black after countdown timing.

Cv3/Trevor US

2026-04-25T20:24:27Z

Crismas:

== Rules ==
:* Beat the game.
:* Do not pick up any ally characters in the run
:* Accidentally picking up Sypha will not automatically disqualify the run, but switching to her does
:* Leaderboards are sorted using real time. Time starts when you gain control of Trevor and ends when you grab the final orb after defeating Dracula.

== Individual Stages ==
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_1 | Stage 1: Wallachia]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_3_Trevor_US | Stage 3: Mad Forest]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_4A_Trevor_US | Stage 4A: The Haunted Ship of Fools]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_5A_Trevor_US | Stage 5A: Tower of Terror]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_6A_Alucard_US | Stage 6A: Causeway]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage_7A_Trevor_US | Stage 7A: Castle Courtyard]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage8_Trevor_US | Stage 8: Main Hall]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/Stage9_Trevor_US | Stage 9: Castle Tower]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/StageA_Trevor_US | Stage A: Final Clock Tower]]'''

== Full Game Tutorials ==
=== Kutsusheeta's Tutorial for Trevor Speedrun ===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=459968953|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}

Cv3/tricks

2026-04-25T20:23:37Z

Crismas:

'''[[cv3| previes page]]'''

== Tutorials ==

-In need of tutorials, if you have any pls feel free to add-

== Tricks ==

===Alucard 07-01 Floor Clip===

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=280224863|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

===Lightning Dagger===

* In Mad Forest, if you use the dagger right when all the clouds have a 'thunder clap, you can toss your dagger to act as a lightning rod and it'll strike where ever it is on screen, causing 4 points of damage to the cyclops

<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Lightning Dagger.gif]]</li>

Cv4/stage6

2026-01-27T20:02:29Z

Crismas: /* 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

== Visual Guides ==

=== Axe Knight Damage Boost ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

=== Chair Damage Boosts ===

{{#ev:youtube|xikDYJaJPa8|560||}}

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|wJUi09eNW6c|560||}}

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)
*A more up do date routine would probably consider the chair boost at the end of the stage over this)

== Boss: Dancers ==

[Video]

Main Page

2025-01-05T03:59:33Z

Crismas: /* Super Castlevania IV */

__NOTOC__
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px; text-align:center;"
| style=background:none; width: 100%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" | <center><div id="krool" class="paused pop-out"></div>[[File:Cvspeedrunslogo.png|center|700px|link=Special:Random]]<br /> '''Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns Wiki!'''
This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777">Currently there are '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]''' articles.</div></center>
|}
<br/>
<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777"></div>

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |
== Announcements ==

*Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!
*Happy New Year 2025!

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== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
|-
| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
|}

= Game List =

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
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==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

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==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

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==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
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==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

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==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Ncy9gHWmJA Discord]'''

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==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

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==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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Main Page

2025-01-05T01:33:00Z

Crismas: /* Announcements */

__NOTOC__
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px; text-align:center;"
| style=background:none; width: 100%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" | <center><div id="krool" class="paused pop-out"></div>[[File:Cvspeedrunslogo.png|center|700px|link=Special:Random]]<br /> '''Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns Wiki!'''
This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777">Currently there are '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]''' articles.</div></center>
|}
<br/>
<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777"></div>

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |
== Announcements ==

*Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!
*Happy New Year 2025!

| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |

== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
|-
| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
|}

= Game List =

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

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==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

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==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main Stages]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

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==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Ncy9gHWmJA Discord]'''

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==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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|}

Main Page

2025-01-05T01:30:44Z

Crismas: /* Announcements */

__NOTOC__
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px; text-align:center;"
| style=background:none; width: 100%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" | <center><div id="krool" class="paused pop-out"></div>[[File:Cvspeedrunslogo.png|center|700px|link=Special:Random]]<br /> '''Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns Wiki!'''
This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777">Currently there are '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]''' articles.</div></center>
|}
<br/>
<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777"></div>

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |
== Announcements ==

*Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!

| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |

== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
|-
| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
|}

= Game List =

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

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==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main Stages]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Ncy9gHWmJA Discord]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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|}

Main Page

2025-01-05T01:29:46Z

Crismas: /* Castlevania: Symphony of the Night */

__NOTOC__
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px; text-align:center;"
| style=background:none; width: 100%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" | <center><div id="krool" class="paused pop-out"></div>[[File:Cvspeedrunslogo.png|center|700px|link=Special:Random]]<br /> '''Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns Wiki!'''
This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777">Currently there are '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]''' articles.</div></center>
|}
<br/>
<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777"></div>

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |
== Announcements ==

*Welcome to the brand new Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!

===TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS===
* CV4 Tournament: The tournament is over, congrats to Vruche for being crowned the whipman master of 2021!
* CV1 Any% Tournament 2021: The tournament is over, congratulations to shockra_tease who is now the fastest Belmont in the world in 2021!

| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |

== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
|-
| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
|}

= Game List =

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main Stages]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Ncy9gHWmJA Discord]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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|}

Cv3/tricks

2025-01-05T01:22:59Z

Crismas: /* Alucard 07-01 Floor Clip */

'''[[cv3| previes page]]'''

== Tutorials ==
=== Trevor Only Tutorial by freeland1787 ===
{{#ev:youtube|5kCfsCr_ms0}}

== Tricks ==

===Alucard 07-01 Floor Clip===

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=280224863|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

===Lightning Dagger===

* In Mad Forest, if you use the dagger right when all the clouds have a 'thunder clap, you can toss your dagger to act as a lightning rod and it'll strike where ever it is on screen, causing 4 points of damage to the cyclops

<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Lightning Dagger.gif]]</li>

Cv4

2025-01-05T01:19:38Z

Crismas:

[[file:cv4logo.jpg|right]]

== Information ==

:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[http://www.speedrun.com/Super_Castlevania_IV Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

== Any% ==

=== Individual Stages ===

Information on the Any% category below has videos, strategies, visual cues and more ranging from safe for newcomers and optimal for those more experienced.

:* '''[[cv4/stage1 | Stage 1: Horse Stables]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2: Forest River]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage3 | Stage 3: Cave/Submerged City]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4: Tower/Rotating Rooms]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5: Courtyard]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage6 | Stage 6: Dance Hall]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7: Library]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage8 | Stage 8: Catacombs]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stage9 | Stage 9: Treasury]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stageA | Stage A: Clock Tower]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/stageB | Stage B: Dracula's Keep]]'''

=== Videos Theory TAS ===

*[https://youtu.be/TsAkDc7z7Rc Theory TAS by JoeDamillio (30:38)] (notes are documented under the video)
*[https://youtu.be/EoWbwW2rOb0 Theory TAS by JoeDamillio with subtitles and input viewer in Video (30:38)]
*[https://youtu.be/WeMl2_ZHgag TAS 29:38 by arukAdo & Bablo & Cardboard & scrimpeh)] (a lot of non RTA strats)
*[https://youtu.be/QZgFRupV7W4 TAS 31:15 by Phil & Genisto)] (a lot of non RTA strats)

== Other Categories ==

:* '''[[Low%]]'''
:* '''[[Hard Mode]]'''

Main Page

2025-01-05T01:18:36Z

Crismas: /* Super Castlevania IV */

__NOTOC__
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px; text-align:center;"
| style=background:none; width: 100%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" | <center><div id="krool" class="paused pop-out"></div>[[File:Cvspeedrunslogo.png|center|700px|link=Special:Random]]<br /> '''Welcome to the Castlevania Speedruns Wiki!'''
This is the place for all your CV Speedrunning needs!<br>
'''[[Community]] [[File:candle.png]] [[Help_Out | Help Out!]]''' [[File:candle.png]] '''[https://discord.gg/Zht4W36 Discord]'''

<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777">Currently there are '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]]''' articles.</div></center>
|}
<br/>
<div style="width:100%;text-align:center;font-size:85%;color:#777"></div>

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |
== Announcements ==

*Welcome to the brand new Castlevania Speedruns wiki!
*'''Sign up''' using the "Twitch Login" link in the top right of the page, authenticate and start using the wiki!
*Make sure you follow the [https://www.twitch.tv/castlevaniaspeedruns new twitch page] for castlevaniaspeedruns!

===TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS===
* CV4 Tournament: The tournament is over, congrats to Vruche for being crowned the whipman master of 2021!
* CV1 Any% Tournament 2021: The tournament is over, congratulations to shockra_tease who is now the fastest Belmont in the world in 2021!

| style="width: 50%; min-width: 300px; border: 3px solid #333333; background:none; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top; text-align:left;" |

== Weekly Race Schedule ==
For more information on how to join a weekly race visit the [[Community#Events | Community]] section of the wiki! If you have a weekly time you'd like to have added here please feel free to do so!
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid; background:none; padding: 6px;"
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="400" | Game + Category
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (PST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (EST)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (GMT)
! scope="col" style="border: 1px solid #f4f4f4; background:none; padding: 6px;" width="200" | Time (AEST)
|-
| CV1 Any% (Thursdays) || 3PM || 6PM || 10PM || 9AM
|-
| CV4 Any% (Sundays) || 1PM || 4PM || 8PM || 6AM
|-
|}
|}

= Game List =

{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main Stages]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/general| General Information]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discordapp.com/invite/wGMdDRG Discord]''' ~ expired link/new link needed 1/4/25

| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

| style="border: 3px solid #303030; background:#303030; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

|}
{| style="width: 100%; background:none; border-spacing: 6px 3px"
| style="border: 3px solid #383838; background:#383838; width: 25%; padding: 6px; vertical-align: top;" |

==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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2025-01-05T01:17:57Z

Crismas: /* Castlevania: Symphony of the Night */

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===TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS===
* CV4 Tournament: The tournament is over, congrats to Vruche for being crowned the whipman master of 2021!
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= Game List =

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==[[Castlevania (NES) | Castlevania]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania (NES) | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv1/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv1 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]==
:* '''[https://cv2r.herokuapp.com Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/uDsGhRB Randomizer Discord]'''
:* '''[[cv2/tutorials | Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv2sq Leaderboards]'''

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==[[cv3 | Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]==
:* '''[[cv3 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/tricks | Tricks and Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[[cv3/hacking | Hacking]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/cv3dc Leaderboards]'''
I'm working on it. - Love, levelengine

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==[[cv4 | Super Castlevania IV]]==
:* '''[[cv4 | Main]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tricks| Tricks and Game Mechanics]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[[cv4/glitches_softlocks | Glitches and Softlocks]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/scv4 Leaderboards]'''

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==[[rondo | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood]]==
:* '''[[rondo| Main]]'''
:* '''[[rondo/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/rondo Leaderboards]'''

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==[[SOTN | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]==
:* '''[[SOTN | Main]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Alucard |Alucard]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Richter | Richter]]'''
:* '''[[SOTN/Maria | Maria]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/sotn Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discordapp.com/invite/wGMdDRG Discord]''' ~ expired link/new link needed 1/4/25

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==[[dracx | Castlevania: Dracula X]]==
:* '''[[dracx | Main]]'''
:* '''[[dracx/tutorials| Tutorials]]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/dracx Leaderboards]'''

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==[[bloodlines | Castlevania: Bloodlines]]==
:* '''[[bloodlines | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://castlevaniaspeedruns.com/Bloodlines/Tutorials Tutorials]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/castlevania_bloodlines Leaderboards]'''

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==[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]==
:* '''[[Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow | Main]]'''
:* '''[https://aosrando.surge.sh/ Randomizer]'''
:* '''[https://www.speedrun.com/aos Leaderboards]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/y4GDCsfrZx Discord]'''
:* '''[https://discord.gg/VEtVYNr Randomizer Discord]'''

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Help Out

2025-01-05T01:16:39Z

Crismas: /* Games Needed: */

We need content creators! If you need help creating or organizing any of these pages please don't hesitate to ask Crismas or Jaysee. Additonally, you can use this page if you need help coordinating tasks for others for your game. Feel free to add/remove info as needed.

=== Games Needed: ===
*<s>Castlevania</s> In Progress
*Castlevania II --> info on the actual game needed!
*Castlevania III
*Rondo of Blood
*Dracula X
*Symphony of the Night
*Any of the handheld games
*Castlevania 64
*Lament of Innocence

=== Super Castlevania IV ===
*Safe strat videos need to be made
*Fill in info under videos, lots and lots of info and how much strats save etc.
*Replace or remove videos as needed
*Visual Cues VISUAL CUES VISUAL CUES!!! And I guess audio cues too if you have a way to make them.
*WR progression chart?

Cv4/general

2025-01-05T01:15:35Z

Crismas:

General Game/Speedrun Information.

== Version Differences ==
:There are no gameplay differences between the U.S. version and its Japanese counterpart (Akumajou Dracula). Only graphical differences. For more info, go here - [https://tcrf.net/Super_Castlevania_IV#Regional_Differences Regional Differences]

== Commonly Played Categories ==
*''Any%'' - beat the game as fast as possible
*''Whip Only'' - whip upgrades allowed but no subweapons
*''Low%'' - no whip upgrades or subweapons
*''Hard Mode'' - 2nd Quest, enemies have more health and there a lot more of them

== Timing Methods ==

Timing starts on gaining control of Simon [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3louPqowZ8 SDA Start Timing by Hanage] and ends on touching the last orb after defeating Dracula.

*-6.28 from START on title screen
*-3.95 from name select to gaining control

== Auto Splitter ==
Download the ASL file from the github linke:

https://github.com/RyuTechDE/RyuTech/blob/master/Super%20Castlevania%20IV%20SNES%20Autosplitter%20-%20Snes9x%20-%20Higan%20-%20Bsnes%20-%20Bizhawk.asl

'''Some emulators require you to run LiveSplit as Administrator!'''

''Download AutoSplit. Rightclick LiveSplit and choose the layoutEditor. Add Controll > Scriptable Auto Splitter''

[[File:AddScriptableAutosplitSC4.PNG | 380px ]]

''Double click the added "Scriptable Auto Spliter" and browse to the downloaded asl script of Super Castlevania''

[[File:AddScriptableAutosplitSC4Settup.PNG | 380px ]]

Choose your setting that fit you current splits. Or modify the asl script in a text editor.
If your current emulator is not suported you might need to switch or ask on discord.

== Banned Platforms ==

If you'd like to run CV4, the following platforms are '''banned''' to run on:

*'''ZSNES (all versions x inaccurate Emulation)'''
*'''SNES 9X (1.43 and below inaccurate Emulation)'''

Notes: Wii VC/SNES Classic are accepted platforms

== Links ==

*[https://www.furiouspaul.com/snes/castlevania4/ FuriousPaul's Site]
*[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e0k5fifmozy6zjp/AAAabzeJsoNOzVyK7DRB8iu2a?dl=0 Candle Maps by Vruche]
*[https://hacks.speedga.me/cv4.html Practice ROM]
*[https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6706/ Updated Version Patch and Source Practice ROM]

== Video Channels ==

*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXNxXxnMxg5eQmUSiLGzLpQ CV4 Strategies ] (JoeDamillio Youtube Channel)
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/FuriousPaul2/playlists CV4 Playlists of Furious Paul AKA Joana]
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqSV_JTKbNCG0LMQ1QIO1w/playlists CV4 Playlists of Hanage Belmondo]

== Disassembly ==
Bogaa should explain what and why this is here so people know =)

'''https://github.com/bogaa/Super_Castlevania_4_Disassembly'''

Cv4/general

2025-01-05T01:13:46Z

Crismas:

General Game/Speedrun Information.

=== Version Differences ===
:There are no gameplay differences between the U.S. version and its Japanese counterpart (Akumajou Dracula). Only graphical differences. For more info, go here - [https://tcrf.net/Super_Castlevania_IV#Regional_Differences Regional Differences]

=== Commonly Played Categories ===
*''Any%'' - beat the game as fast as possible
*''Whip Only'' - whip upgrades allowed but no subweapons
*''Low%'' - no whip upgrades or subweapons
*''Hard Mode'' - 2nd Quest, enemies have more health and there a lot more of them

=== Timing Methods ===

Timing starts on gaining control of Simon [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3louPqowZ8 SDA Start Timing by Hanage] and ends on touching the last orb after defeating Dracula.

*-6.28 from START on title screen
*-3.95 from name select to gaining control

=== Auto Splitter ===
Download the ASL file from the github linke:

https://github.com/RyuTechDE/RyuTech/blob/master/Super%20Castlevania%20IV%20SNES%20Autosplitter%20-%20Snes9x%20-%20Higan%20-%20Bsnes%20-%20Bizhawk.asl

'''Some emulators require you to run LiveSplit as Administrator!'''

''Download AutoSplit. Rightclick LiveSplit and choose the layoutEditor. Add Controll > Scriptable Auto Splitter''

[[File:AddScriptableAutosplitSC4.PNG | 380px ]]

''Double click the added "Scriptable Auto Spliter" and browse to the downloaded asl script of Super Castlevania''

[[File:AddScriptableAutosplitSC4Settup.PNG | 380px ]]

Choose your setting that fit you current splits. Or modify the asl script in a text editor.
If your current emulator is not suported you might need to switch or ask on discord.

=== Banned Platforms ===

If you'd like to run CV4, the following platforms are '''banned''' to run on:

*'''ZSNES (all versions x inaccurate Emulation)'''
*'''SNES 9X (1.43 and below inaccurate Emulation)'''

Notes: Wii VC/SNES Classic are accepted platforms

=== Links ===

*[https://www.furiouspaul.com/snes/castlevania4/ FuriousPaul's Site]
*[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e0k5fifmozy6zjp/AAAabzeJsoNOzVyK7DRB8iu2a?dl=0 Candle Maps by Vruche]
*[https://hacks.speedga.me/cv4.html Practice ROM]
*[https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6706/ Updated Version Patch and Source Practice ROM]

=== Video Channels ===

*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXNxXxnMxg5eQmUSiLGzLpQ CV4 Strategies ] (JoeDamillio Youtube Channel)
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/FuriousPaul2/playlists CV4 Playlists of Furious Paul AKA Joana]
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqSV_JTKbNCG0LMQ1QIO1w/playlists CV4 Playlists of Hanage Belmondo]

==Disassembly==
Bogaa should explain what and why this is here so people know =)

'''https://github.com/bogaa/Super_Castlevania_4_Disassembly'''

Cv4/tricks

2025-01-05T01:13:01Z

Crismas: /* Disassembly */

== Basics and Simple Tricks ==

=== Whip ===
*Simon can whip in 8 directions
*Unless it can't be avoided, always try to jump when you want to whip to prevent slowing down
*Whip animation uses 12 frames till the whip is out and does damage. It will be out for 12 more frames but can always be canceled by a limp whip.

*Whip Damage
'''Leather:''' 32 Partial 8

'''Chain:''' 48 Partial 12

(To see hit-boxes and damage done in the game use Bizhawk. It will come with a demo Lua script you can load into the console)

[[File:HitboxViewing.png | 200px]]

=== Limp Whip ===
*Holding the whip button allows your whip to go limp. If you hold any direction while whipping it will go into limp state faster. In this state, the whip will do less damage. This can be useful in a few different scenarios.

=== Subweapons ===
*There are 5 subweapons: dagger, holy water (aka firebomb), axe, stopwatch, and the cross.
*It is worth noting that the holy water is very effective against many of the bosses. However, the cross is hands down the most useful subweapon for speedrunning.
*The cross acts like a boomerang and upon reaching the end of the screen it will reverse direction. By moving Simon forward, you can extend the cross' range and it also becomes twice as effective because it can hit enemies going forward and backwards.

Properties:

*Dagger damage 32
*Axe damage 48
*Holy Water damage 48
*Cross damage 48
*Stop Watch freezes most enemy sprites

After hitting a Enemy/Candle, further hitting will be disabled for 17 frames. This is true for all crosses on screen.
The whip seems to have its own frame window also made out of 17 frames where it can't hit again for this amount of frames after you hit something.
This is also called whip- candle- or cross cancel. It can cancel out important hits and can be annoying to deal with if you expect your weapon to always make contact with an enemy.
The whip also stuns most enemies for more or less 15 frames.

=== Jumping ===
*Simon can jump over some enemies as long as they are moving forward.
*When you jump down from a ledge that's at least 2 blocks high, you are forced into a crouching state for 10 frames. You can avoid this by just jumping immediately after making contact with the ground. Every time you jump means one less frame you would have to crouch. Walking off usually avoids this crouching state entirely, but wastes 1-2 frames for every ledge you walk over.
*It is possible to jump while using a subweapon. If you land while throwing one, you can jump immediately without losing any time.
*Jumping does have less frames than the walking animation and can reduce lag on some screens when there are many enemies. When you jump immediately, you can take off without seeing a single standing frame. This is a difficult thing to master because pressing jump too early will result in no jump.
*The ascending and descending part of the jump can be used to get hold on ground tiles.

A 3f and plus jump = 40f in air and the jump is 45 pixels high altogether
A 2f jump = 38f in air 4 pixel lower then normal
A 1f jump = 36f in air 9 pixel lower then normal

=== 1 and 2 Frame Jumps ===

{{#ev:youtube|7Ni0xnu3BLc|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ni0xnu3BLc}}

* Pressing the button for one frame will result into a shorter jump. It is used to lower distance to travel.
* These are applicable in many parts of the run and results in Simon having less air travel time and jumping earlier.
* Two frame jump is still a bit shorter as the full jump with 3 frames or more.
* The video above is one example for how to perform the 1-frame jump on your controller.

=== Lock Movement on Ground and Stairs ===

* If you keep holding the jump button you will be locked on the ground after landing. The lock state can be used to whip in 5 directions.
* Holding jump on stairs result into a locked state on stairs. Also if you keep holding jump when landing on stairs you can avoid the upwards walk animation.
* Pressing jump while walking down will result into jumping off of the stairs.
* While using most subweapons you will be locked to the ground for a few frames. This can be used to buffer a jump input without moving in the x direction.

=== Damage Boosting ===
* Simon can only move so fast, but the game will move him a bit faster whenever he takes damage.
* After a damage boost you will be invincible for 80 frames.
* It can be used for things such as walking over spikes or through additional enemies and will help to reduce lag on some screens since your sprite does not need to be drawn every frame.
* ''Technical Information:'' The counter is at CPU-bus: 0x0000bc

=== Stairs and Stair Boss ===
*Stairs slow you down, therefore, as little time as possible should be spent on them.
*Stairs are tile collision events that can interact with sprites. It is likely that the game is programmed so that Simon's x y coordinate can lock onto the diagonal of the stair tile.
*Below you see a tile grid and how a pixel can pass through without colliding with a stair tile

Every 8th pixel you can fall through if you jump toward the stairs. Tiles are square of 8*8 pixels. You can see the gap on this example very good.

It will also give you a idea on what pixels you have to watch out for. The jump close to the stair is a crouch since otherwise Simon will automatically lock to them.
You only lock automatically to stairs when they are on a edge so you can not simply walk off.
It will replace the frames where Simon has the legs close together when standing on a ledge.
Also jumping a few pixels after where you usually lock to them will result in getting higher up on the stair.

[[File:StairBoss.gif | 200px]] [[File:TileGrid.png|150px]]

{{#ev:youtube|tpOJqLXKxVU|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpOJqLXKxVU}}

'''Notes'''<br/>
*Video explanation of the stair boss and what to look out for.

== Candle Cancel ==
{{#ev:youtube|3GVcSxeUyHw|560}}
'''Notes'''
*Sometimes you see that you get hit but the game said no. Here is why.

== Powerups and Pick Ups ==

* Whip Upgrade: This does waste time to collect but as you see in a low% run you will lose time after.
* Hearts: For the love of subweapon use. A small heart adds one (1) and a large heart adds five (5).
* Multiplier: Hit 10 things with a subweapon. Have more then 8 hearts and the multiplier will drop instead of a small heart. Whip upgrades do have priority over multiplier. You can find them in walls too. In more technical terms. On the S-CPU bus at 0x0013c6 is a counter that counts up every time you hit a enemy/candle with a sub weapon. When you reach ten (10) and the heart count is 8 or more, the next candle with a small heart will drop a multiplier. Also hitting a small heart with a subweapon with count 9 will drop one.
* Orb: Round, Shiny and finishes most stages.
* Money Bags: They don't slow you down, which is strange ^^ they count toward your score and getting a 1-up. Not relevant in a speedrun.
* One-Up: Can be found in a wall 6-3-3 or behind a pillar in the water-slide 2-3-2. It does the same thing as earning 20 000 or 70 000 points but without the points.

== Ring Glitch ==
[[File:Cv4-quick-ring.gif|right|]]

By grabbing a ring from above, Simon can suspend himself above the ring. Letting go in that position will give him a huge vertical boost. Oddly enough, this boost is higher when his sprite points to the right. This can be used for a couple of shortcuts in various levels. Holding Left or Right will make Simon enter the regular swinging motion.

[[File:Cv4-ring-glitch.gif|right|]]

'''Instant Extend'''<br/>
If you can't jump high enough to grab a ring like that, this is what you can do -

*Jump as high as you can towards the ring.
*Hit it with a limp whip.
*Immediately let go after grabbing the ring.
*If you're close and high enough, Simon will gain a bit of extra height.
*Use that extra height to hit the ring a second time. Every time, Simon should get a bit of extra height, until he eventually is perfectly above the ring.

If Simon hits the ring while really close to it, the game may instantly completely extend him in a certain direction, depending on Simon's exact position. This can be used for a quick boost in any direction. Because he needs to get so close to the ring, this is usually done with a limp whip. The controls in glitched state above the ring are inverted (pressing left moves Simon right, etc.).

== Whip Cancelling ==
*You can cancel out your whip shortly after using it.
*Doing this allows you to perform more whips in succession than waiting for the full whip animation to finish.
*This is not an easy trick to perform especially diagonally but can be worth it for securing faster boss fights.

=== Hanage's Demonstration ===
{{#ev:youtube|MWP9DEL6nOk}}

=== Crunan's Tutorial ===
{{#ev:youtube|GcxDFObewCI}}

== Simultaneous Whip and Subweapon ==

[[File:Cv4-whip-cross.gif]]

*Using a subweapon 1 frame after using the whip allows you to use both at a time.
*Doing this allows you to kill enemies faster and is particularly useful during boss fights.
*Getting used to this is tricky and requires practice!

==Enemies==

===Bone Dragon===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Movement Pattern explained'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|aUsoYh8Gg-U|560}}
Note: There is no RNG to it.
</div>
</div>

Cv4/stage4

2024-05-10T15:20:13Z

Crismas: /* 4-4 Zip (Richter) */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage4.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Tower/Rotating Rooms
| level_sections = 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4
| previous = [[cv4/stage3 | Stage 3]]
| next = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|pw7A6RVM78Y|560}}

== Optimal Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|4UGv65oX7DA|560}}

=== Mid-Boss: Puwexil ===

The below is a new strat founded by runner DCRippa that is anywhere from .25 to .5 faster than the current standard version of the strat used in the above videos. You can check out the tutorial on how to perform this below.

{{#ev:youtube|EHwBaSfz-w4|560}}

=== 4-3 Visual Guides ===

[[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 01.jpg | 520px]] [[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 02.jpg | 520px]]

== 4-4 Zip (Original) ==

'''Preface''': The zip is involves a 3 frame window that saves roughly 10 secs over the normal route. Many runners offer visual cues and frame window guides to performing the 4-4 zip. It it recommended to watch any of the videos below as they all offer something unique. Finding the best method is up to the individual runner involved.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=557737224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://clips.twitch.tv/KathishShakingGrouseKeepo
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by JoeDamillio)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|UjJW_pCs0zU|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjJW_pCs0zU}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by DbX)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=43389609|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by stri)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=41312615|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by dat1niceguy)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|KZusjcwo4sM|560||https://youtu.be/KZusjcwo4sM}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by bogaabogaa)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|NvRXAUR-EN0|560||https://youtu.be/NvRXAUR-EN0}}
</div>
</div>

== 4-4 Zip (Richter) ==

'''Preface''': Richter zip (found by runner RichterShade) is a faster way to do the zip compared to the original method. You can save ~4s compared to the original zip method. There is a safe way to perform the Richter zip (which saves ~2s) and the more optimal way (~4s).

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Richter Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=1047072938|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1047072938
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Richter Zip Tutorial (by crismas)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#ev:youtube|XbhH7anKQbI|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*A little informal of a video but it should explain the basics on how to perform the trick.
</div>
</div>

== Boss: Koronot ==

=== Quick Orb ===
{{#ev:youtube|cYCPixx9syk|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (Joe) ===
{{#ev:youtube|I0q1hBazPVg|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (DbX) ===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48500708|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Technical Information ==
How Koronot inflate works by Mr.K
{{#ev:youtube|e1vMbzhkhs0|560||}}

The new Zip with extra information about tilemap update and Simons x y
{{#ev:youtube|4a5cNUY_2_U|560||}}

Cv4/stage4

2024-05-10T15:19:58Z

Crismas: /* 4-4 Zip (Richter) */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage4.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Tower/Rotating Rooms
| level_sections = 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4
| previous = [[cv4/stage3 | Stage 3]]
| next = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|pw7A6RVM78Y|560}}

== Optimal Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|4UGv65oX7DA|560}}

=== Mid-Boss: Puwexil ===

The below is a new strat founded by runner DCRippa that is anywhere from .25 to .5 faster than the current standard version of the strat used in the above videos. You can check out the tutorial on how to perform this below.

{{#ev:youtube|EHwBaSfz-w4|560}}

=== 4-3 Visual Guides ===

[[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 01.jpg | 520px]] [[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 02.jpg | 520px]]

== 4-4 Zip (Original) ==

'''Preface''': The zip is involves a 3 frame window that saves roughly 10 secs over the normal route. Many runners offer visual cues and frame window guides to performing the 4-4 zip. It it recommended to watch any of the videos below as they all offer something unique. Finding the best method is up to the individual runner involved.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=557737224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://clips.twitch.tv/KathishShakingGrouseKeepo
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by JoeDamillio)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|UjJW_pCs0zU|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjJW_pCs0zU}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by DbX)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=43389609|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by stri)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=41312615|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by dat1niceguy)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|KZusjcwo4sM|560||https://youtu.be/KZusjcwo4sM}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by bogaabogaa)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|NvRXAUR-EN0|560||https://youtu.be/NvRXAUR-EN0}}
</div>
</div>

== 4-4 Zip (Richter) ==

'''Preface''': Richter zip (found by runner RichterShade) is a faster way to do the zip compared to the original method. You can save ~4s compared to the original zip method. There is a safe way to perform the Richter zip (which saves ~2s) and the more optimal way (~4s).

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Richter Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=1047072938|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1047072938
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Richter Zip Tutorial (by crismas)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#ev:youtube|XbhH7anKQbI|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*A little informal of a video but it should explain the basics on how to perform the trick.
</div>
</div>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbhH7anKQbI

== Boss: Koronot ==

=== Quick Orb ===
{{#ev:youtube|cYCPixx9syk|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (Joe) ===
{{#ev:youtube|I0q1hBazPVg|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (DbX) ===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48500708|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Technical Information ==
How Koronot inflate works by Mr.K
{{#ev:youtube|e1vMbzhkhs0|560||}}

The new Zip with extra information about tilemap update and Simons x y
{{#ev:youtube|4a5cNUY_2_U|560||}}

Cv4/stage2

2024-05-10T15:13:33Z

Crismas: /* Boss: Medusa */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage2.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Forest River
| level_sections = 2-1, 2-2, 2-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage1 | Stage 1]]
| next = [[cv4/stage3 | Stage 3]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|FTuq3gSB23g|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This route showcases a safe way to get through the stage without any extra boosts. It is intended for those who want to achieve sub 40 minutes.
*The hands that spawn from the ground in the beginning of 2-1 are RNG dependent. To get rid of potential spawns you want to jump and throw a cross low enough to hit the hands when they spawn. The video above shows an example of spots that are good to do this jump/low cross combo
*At 1:10 the frogs in this section will always have different jump patterns and can either do small hops or long jumps forward. A well timed cross and potential backup whip as seen in the video can help to get rid of them quickly before they become a problem
*At 1:20 In case you really need it there is a big wall meat for health refill hidden in the wall next right side of the candle on the bottom.
*At 1:56 The water here works in both directions. You want to make sure to go with the flow to get the best momentum. In other words: Keep walking while the water goes right way and reduce Simon’s time on the ground while its going backwards (by jumping).

== Optimal Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|FzppW-hQ_0Q|560}}
'''Notes'''
*It is important to note that your hearts will carry over into stage 3 and should always leave with 1 heart.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:770px">
'''2-1 Armadillo Kill'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">

[[File:Stage 2 Jay_Cee Armadillo Kills.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
*Jay_Cee's Armadillo Kill

</div>
</div>

Cv4/stage4

2024-05-10T14:59:54Z

Crismas:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage4.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Tower/Rotating Rooms
| level_sections = 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4
| previous = [[cv4/stage3 | Stage 3]]
| next = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|pw7A6RVM78Y|560}}

== Optimal Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|4UGv65oX7DA|560}}

=== Mid-Boss: Puwexil ===

The below is a new strat founded by runner DCRippa that is anywhere from .25 to .5 faster than the current standard version of the strat used in the above videos. You can check out the tutorial on how to perform this below.

{{#ev:youtube|EHwBaSfz-w4|560}}

=== 4-3 Visual Guides ===

[[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 01.jpg | 520px]] [[File:Stage 4-3 Skeleton Jump 02.jpg | 520px]]

== 4-4 Zip (Original) ==

'''Preface''': The zip is involves a 3 frame window that saves roughly 10 secs over the normal route. Many runners offer visual cues and frame window guides to performing the 4-4 zip. It it recommended to watch any of the videos below as they all offer something unique. Finding the best method is up to the individual runner involved.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=557737224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://clips.twitch.tv/KathishShakingGrouseKeepo
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by JoeDamillio)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|UjJW_pCs0zU|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjJW_pCs0zU}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by DbX)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=43389609|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by stri)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=41312615|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by dat1niceguy)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|KZusjcwo4sM|560||https://youtu.be/KZusjcwo4sM}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Zip Tutorial (by bogaabogaa)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|NvRXAUR-EN0|560||https://youtu.be/NvRXAUR-EN0}}
</div>
</div>

== 4-4 Zip (Richter) ==

'''Preface''': Richter zip (found by runner RichterShade) is a faster way to do the zip compared to the original method. You can save ~4s compared to the original zip method. There is a safe way to perform the Richter zip (which saves ~2s) and the more optimal way (~4s).

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''4-4 Richter Zip Tutorial (by Jay_Cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=1047072938|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1047072938
</div>
</div>

== Boss: Koronot ==

=== Quick Orb ===
{{#ev:youtube|cYCPixx9syk|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (Joe) ===
{{#ev:youtube|I0q1hBazPVg|560||}}

=== 4-4 Boss Alternative (DbX) ===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48500708|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Technical Information ==
How Koronot inflate works by Mr.K
{{#ev:youtube|e1vMbzhkhs0|560||}}

The new Zip with extra information about tilemap update and Simons x y
{{#ev:youtube|4a5cNUY_2_U|560||}}

Cv4/stage8

2023-10-10T15:45:03Z

Crismas: /* Safe Route */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage8.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Catacombs
| level_sections = 8-1, 8-2
| previous = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
| next = [[cv4/stage9 | Stage 9]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|rKziI-oIA7I|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This route showcases a safe way to get through the first screen in 8-1 and avoids any extra damage boosts. It is intended for those who want to achieve sub 40 minutes.
*At 0:33 you need to jump early from the middle of the bone pillar to the next platform, your iframes are much shorter from the blood/goo.
*At 0:47 is important to note that you will spawn an extra bone dragon if you whip any candles or kill the eyeball after the crushers.
*At 1:11 if your health is good you may not need to grab the wall meat, it is optional.
*At 1:14 the safe way to do this room loses ~18f over the optimal way (below).

== Optimal Route ==

'''Important Stage Notes'''
* It is important to note that the stage will start with the first crusher in different positions. '''Top route''' will be determined if the crusher is at the bottom and allows you to jump immediately on to it. And '''bottom route''' will be determined if you have to wait for the crusher to jump on.
* '''Vegas Bridge''' refers to the bridge at the end of the stage, its patterns are random and most top runs will 'gamble' by take a boost off the broke stairs which if done correctly is roughly 50/50 in survival rates. Hence why it is called Vegas bridge.

=== Bottom Route ===

{{#ev:youtube|sXqYlIAJneo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Will need to add a single optimal video for this.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:700px">
'''Alternative Bottom Route'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">

{{#ev:youtube|htjOOqqtIo8|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the Hanage route and showcases another way to do bottom route [time difference unsure]
</div>
</div>

=== Top Route ===

{{#ev:youtube|vv4Xg6Z0MWQ|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*I did not go for vegas since it is not save to do. A death there will cost you the sub 32 run.

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:770px">
'''8-1 Eyeball Boost Visual Cue'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">

[[File:Stage8-1.png|750px]]

'''Notes:'''
*The visual cue above is intended for whipping the eyeball downward.
*Whipping down is a much tighter frame window to make it through the subsequent crusher. You can opt to do a limp whip but the visual cue may be different.

----

'''Visual Cue Option 2 '''

[[File:8-1 Eyeboost.jpg|700px]]

'''Notes:'''
*Jump when Simon's sprite is centered with the circle design on the platform (marked in purple). There are many different ways to do this damage boost.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
'''8-1 Easier 1f Jump Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#ev:youtube|oxic8EwvLSs|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">
'''8-2 Stair Boost'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{#ev:youtube|oo0mPjOQifI|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Press B then Y at the same time while holding right + down.
* It saves around 25-30 frames (~.4 to ~.5 sec) for the cost of 2 HP.
* It can also be used to get past the crushers early without doing the stair jump (it is about as fast but costs HP).

----

'''8-2 Stairs Leap Time Comparisons'''
{{#ev:youtube|84D9g-ZPBsg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*4 Options for clearing the 8-2 stairs leap/boost section of the room, each compared.
</div>
</div>

== Boss: The Monster ==

=== Early Orb ===

[[File:Stage 8 Early Orb Jump Pixel.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* This is an image of the left-most pixel Simon can stand on this platform. This is required for the early orb grab (which is a 50/50 chance due to collision detection only detecting every other frame).

Cv4/tutorials

2023-08-26T20:43:00Z

Crismas: /* Makkolv Tutorials */

== Just_Defend's Tutorials ==

=== CV4 Beginner's Tutorial for Speedruns: Part 1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|3nrP5vmylhs|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Goes over some basics
*Covers stages 1 - 3

=== CV4 Beginner's Tutorial for Speedruns: Part 2 ===
{{#ev:youtube|r7wNVETBWOI|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Goes through stages 4 - 7

=== CV4 Beginner's Tutorial for Speedruns: Part 3 ===
{{#ev:youtube|Z3G1cpUPGwo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Covers the final 4 stages
*Details Boss Fights and backups in case you die

=== CV4 Tutorial Advanced Tips + Tricks ===
{{#ev:youtube|4Gh0LrS6pfM|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Intended for more experienced players
*Goes over a few riskier boss strategies and time saving tricks

== JoeDamillio's (Most) Bosses Tutorial ==

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=309900115|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Reviews boss strategies from Stage 1 through Stage A.

== WR Strats Tutorial by jay_cee ==

'''Notes:'''

*These series of videos are intended if you plan to go for a time in the 31 range.
*Though these can also be very useful in determining better movement and help for advanced tricks + info regardless of skill level, it is good to refer to them when going over sections.
*Timestamps to sections of the stages are located within the YT video.

'''*NOTE: if anyone is interested in reducing the length of these videos please let the CV4 community know in the discord!'''

=== Stages 1-3 ===
{{#ev:youtube|oBjDrTJIQTc|560||}}

=== Stages 4-7 ===
{{#ev:youtube|EcN3uw2DCOQ|560||}}

=== Stages 8-9 ===
{{#ev:youtube|ru-eqffLHVQ|560||}}

=== Stages A-B ===
{{#ev:youtube|gjfR84mTt8c|560||}}

Cv4/stageB

2023-05-24T04:35:52Z

Crismas: /* Safe Route */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stageb.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dracula's Keep
| level_sections = B1, B2, B3, B4
| previous = [[cv4/stageA | Stage A]]
| next = None
}}

== Safe Route ==

=== Sub 40 Video Series ===
{{#ev:youtube|WdUYZQhuYik|560}}

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|w6kXF1-scAU|560}}
Note: Sogra 8 Cycle, Dracula 7 Cycle. They could each be one or optimal 2 cycles shorter.

=== Other Optimal Strategies ===

Stage B-1: Optimal Bridge Strategies
{{#ev:youtube|BILdNHxWaas|560||}}

== Backup Strats ==

=== Obtaining cross and multipliers after dying ===

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48179912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*10 hits will gain you the II multiplier

== Boss: Slogra ==
[Video]

== Boss: Gaibon ==

=== Optimal Strat Visual Guide ===

[[File:Gaibon 01.jpg|460px]] [[File:Gaibon 02.jpg|460px]]

[[File:Gaibon 03.jpg|460px]] [[File:Gaibon 04.jpg|460px]]

== Boss: Death ==

=== Optimal ===

{{#ev:youtube|ZesM-pSvOMw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Hold the jump button to prevent Simon from moving while whipping diagonally
*At 1:04 to 1:05 you can hear the transition from the dying noise to none, this is the cue to jump three times (2 in place and 1 forward)

===Jay_Cee Death Strat===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=408301224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Boss: Dracula ==

=== Optimal ===

'''Notes:'''
*A standard clean fight with good spawns will be average around 6 (best) to 7 cycles.

=== Insanely Optimal ===

'''5 Cycle Dracula'''

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=425323053|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*'''5 cycle is not that easy to pull off!!''' It requires knowledge of diagonal whip cancels and good spawns.
* This method with the diagonal whip works well since it is easy to release one of the directions to cancel the whip.
* To get a 5 cycle you are required to get 6 whips in for one cycle.

Cv4/stageB

2023-05-24T04:35:07Z

Crismas: /* Optimal Strat Visual Guide */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stageb.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dracula's Keep
| level_sections = B1, B2, B3, B4
| previous = [[cv4/stageA | Stage A]]
| next = None
}}

== Safe Route ==

=== Sub 40 Video Serie ===
{{#ev:youtube|WdUYZQhuYik|560}}

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|w6kXF1-scAU|560}}
Note: Sogra 8 Cycle, Dracula 7 Cycle. They could each be one or optimal 2 cycles shorter.

=== Other Optimal Strategies ===

Stage B-1: Optimal Bridge Strategies
{{#ev:youtube|BILdNHxWaas|560||}}

== Backup Strats ==

=== Obtaining cross and multipliers after dying ===

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48179912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*10 hits will gain you the II multiplier

== Boss: Slogra ==
[Video]

== Boss: Gaibon ==

=== Optimal Strat Visual Guide ===

[[File:Gaibon 01.jpg|460px]] [[File:Gaibon 02.jpg|460px]]

[[File:Gaibon 03.jpg|460px]] [[File:Gaibon 04.jpg|460px]]

== Boss: Death ==

=== Optimal ===

{{#ev:youtube|ZesM-pSvOMw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Hold the jump button to prevent Simon from moving while whipping diagonally
*At 1:04 to 1:05 you can hear the transition from the dying noise to none, this is the cue to jump three times (2 in place and 1 forward)

===Jay_Cee Death Strat===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=408301224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Boss: Dracula ==

=== Optimal ===

'''Notes:'''
*A standard clean fight with good spawns will be average around 6 (best) to 7 cycles.

=== Insanely Optimal ===

'''5 Cycle Dracula'''

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=425323053|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*'''5 cycle is not that easy to pull off!!''' It requires knowledge of diagonal whip cancels and good spawns.
* This method with the diagonal whip works well since it is easy to release one of the directions to cancel the whip.
* To get a 5 cycle you are required to get 6 whips in for one cycle.

Cv4/stageB

2023-05-24T04:34:18Z

Crismas: /* Boss: Slogra */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stageb.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dracula's Keep
| level_sections = B1, B2, B3, B4
| previous = [[cv4/stageA | Stage A]]
| next = None
}}

== Safe Route ==

=== Sub 40 Video Serie ===
{{#ev:youtube|WdUYZQhuYik|560}}

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|w6kXF1-scAU|560}}
Note: Sogra 8 Cycle, Dracula 7 Cycle. They could each be one or optimal 2 cycles shorter.

=== Other Optimal Strategies ===

Stage B-1: Optimal Bridge Strategies
{{#ev:youtube|BILdNHxWaas|560||}}

== Backup Strats ==

=== Obtaining cross and multipliers after dying ===

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=48179912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*10 hits will gain you the II multiplier

== Boss: Slogra ==
[Video]

== Boss: Gaibon ==

=== Optimal Strat Visual Guide ===

[[File:Gaibon 01.jpg]] [[File:Gaibon 02.jpg]]

[[File:Gaibon 03.jpg]] [[File:Gaibon 04.jpg]]

== Boss: Death ==

=== Optimal ===

{{#ev:youtube|ZesM-pSvOMw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Hold the jump button to prevent Simon from moving while whipping diagonally
*At 1:04 to 1:05 you can hear the transition from the dying noise to none, this is the cue to jump three times (2 in place and 1 forward)

===Jay_Cee Death Strat===
{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=408301224|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}

== Boss: Dracula ==

=== Optimal ===

'''Notes:'''
*A standard clean fight with good spawns will be average around 6 (best) to 7 cycles.

=== Insanely Optimal ===

'''5 Cycle Dracula'''

{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=425323053|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*'''5 cycle is not that easy to pull off!!''' It requires knowledge of diagonal whip cancels and good spawns.
* This method with the diagonal whip works well since it is easy to release one of the directions to cancel the whip.
* To get a 5 cycle you are required to get 6 whips in for one cycle.

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:32:35Z

Crismas:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

== Visual Guides ==

=== Axe Knight Damage Boost ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

=== Chair Damage Boosts ===

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)

== Boss: Dancers ==

[Video]

Cv4/stage3

2023-05-24T04:31:26Z

Crismas: /* Boss */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage3.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Cave/Submerged City
| level_sections = 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
| next = [[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|wnJK-o2HDYE|560}}

==Optimal Route==

{{#ev:youtube|IXMls7n9WlY|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This stage uses the [[Cv4/tricks#Ring_Glitch.2FTrick|Ring Glitch]]
*Section 3-1 is known to be heavy on RNG due to the Mudmen patterns, you will have to adjust your strategies here depending on pattern and how much damage you've taken.
*At 0:56 you can opt out of the fuzzball strat by just waiting to damage boost into it.
*At 2:18 you can opt out of the ring strat but is 17 frames slower [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tL0eFJCaK0 Compare Video]

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Skeleton Patterns'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Kql-vxNqgtQ|560||}}

*There is a possible bad pattern that will always kill you: https://clips.twitch.tv/PerfectArbitraryJellyfishBibleThump?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url

*Here is a alternative for that pattern: https://clips.twitch.tv/TangentialGloriousKuduMcaT?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url
</div>
</div>

=== 3-1 Mudmen RNG ===

[[File:3-1 1st Mudmen Bad RNG.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* Whip down at the Mudmen a later than usual. This will ensure that even with the worst pattern (where the Mudmen hugs the corner), Simon will not take damage.

=== 3-2 Fireball Boost ===

[[File:Stage 3-2 Fireball Boost Setup.jpg]]

== Alternative Strats ==

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Fast Bone Dragon Kill'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394726912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Note:'''
* Very hard strat to nail. Executing a [[Cv4/tricks#Simultaneous_Whip_and_Subweapon | whip cross ]] is a one frame trick and on top you do whip cancel to be able to jump faster.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|zqeQtny61TA|560||}}
<br/>
'''Alternative set-up'''
{{#ev:youtube|ngxVaK5cCQg|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-1 Mudman Pattern Option'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|lDu7z5Wob2M|560||}}
<br/>
</div>
</div>

== Boss: Orphic Vipers ==
===Safe Strat===
{{#ev:youtube|r89HLCBoxgw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* A safe way to handle the 3-3 boss.

=== Optimal ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Alternative Viper Kill Strat'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ZDbJ6oG01E8|560||}}
</div>
</div>

Cv4/stage3

2023-05-24T04:29:52Z

Crismas:

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage3.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Cave/Submerged City
| level_sections = 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
| next = [[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

{{#ev:youtube|wnJK-o2HDYE|560}}

==Optimal Route==

{{#ev:youtube|IXMls7n9WlY|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This stage uses the [[Cv4/tricks#Ring_Glitch.2FTrick|Ring Glitch]]
*Section 3-1 is known to be heavy on RNG due to the Mudmen patterns, you will have to adjust your strategies here depending on pattern and how much damage you've taken.
*At 0:56 you can opt out of the fuzzball strat by just waiting to damage boost into it.
*At 2:18 you can opt out of the ring strat but is 17 frames slower [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tL0eFJCaK0 Compare Video]

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Skeleton Patterns'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Kql-vxNqgtQ|560||}}

*There is a possible bad pattern that will always kill you: https://clips.twitch.tv/PerfectArbitraryJellyfishBibleThump?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url

*Here is a alternative for that pattern: https://clips.twitch.tv/TangentialGloriousKuduMcaT?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url
</div>
</div>

=== 3-1 Mudmen RNG ===

[[File:3-1 1st Mudmen Bad RNG.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* Whip down at the Mudmen a later than usual. This will ensure that even with the worst pattern (where the Mudmen hugs the corner), Simon will not take damage.

=== 3-2 Fireball Boost ===

[[File:Stage 3-2 Fireball Boost Setup.jpg]]

== Alternative Strats ==

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 Fast Bone Dragon Kill'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394726912|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Note:'''
* Very hard strat to nail. Executing a [[Cv4/tricks#Simultaneous_Whip_and_Subweapon | whip cross ]] is a one frame trick and on top you do whip cancel to be able to jump faster.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|zqeQtny61TA|560||}}
<br/>
'''Alternative set-up'''
{{#ev:youtube|ngxVaK5cCQg|560||}}
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''3-1 Mudman Pattern Option'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|lDu7z5Wob2M|560||}}
<br/>
</div>
</div>

== Boss ==
===Safe Strat===
{{#ev:youtube|r89HLCBoxgw|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* A safe way to handle the 3-3 boss.

=== Optimal ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Alternative Viper Kill Strat'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|ZDbJ6oG01E8|560||}}
</div>
</div>

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:28:02Z

Crismas: /* Chair Damage Boosts */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

== Visual Guides ==

=== Axe Knight Damage Boost ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

=== Chair Damage Boosts ===

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:27:54Z

Crismas: /* Axe Knight Damage Boost */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

== Visual Guides ==

=== Axe Knight Damage Boost ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

==Chair Damage Boosts==

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:27:41Z

Crismas: /* 6-2 Visual Guides */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

== Visual Guides ==

==Axe Knight Damage Boost==

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

==Chair Damage Boosts==

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:08:47Z

Crismas: /* Optimal Alternative Strats */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

=== 6-2 Visual Guides ===

==Axe Knight Damage Boost==

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

==Chair Damage Boosts==

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
*Axe Knight does save 5 Frames
*Doing this boost would cost (3HP) over doing an axe boost (2HP)

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:07:30Z

Crismas: /* 6-2 Visual Guides */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=418463386|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}
'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
</div>
</div>

=== 6-2 Visual Guides ===

==Axe Knight Damage Boost==

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg|550px]]

==Chair Damage Boosts==

[[File:visualcue1.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue3.png|450px]] [[File:visualcue2.png|450px]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

{{#ev:youtube|OZSYiZgKjQg|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
{{#ev:youtube|77Q-3aSnYVo|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
* Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
* Axe Knight does save 5 Frames

Cv4/stage6

2023-05-24T04:04:22Z

Crismas: /* 6-2 Visual Guide */

{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage6.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Dance Hall
| level_sections = 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage5 | Stage 5]]
| next = [[cv4/stage7 | Stage 7]]
}}

== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|kyozw5b0QK0|560}}

== Intermediate Route ==

=== 2 Cycle Chandeliers ===
{{#ev:youtube|mOYfYpAI2WQ|560||}}
'''Notes:'''
*Learning the 2 cycle chandeliers, while has it's risks, is a good foundation for learning 1 cycle later on.

== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|OSKUJQp36cg|560}}

== Tutorials ==

=== 1 Cycle Chandelier Tutorials + Setup ===

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''Original 1 Cycle Set-Up'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|oqe8zM3APLk|560}}
'''Notes'''
*This showcases the original set-up for 1 cycle chandeliers. While it is possible to do this method, it is much tighter to pull off consistently.
</div>
</div>

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
'''1 Cycle Twocat Set-Up (Modern)'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|LUsuZzcE134|560}}
'''Notes:'''
*This is the modern version of the 1 cycle chandeliers and is the most consistent method.
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'''1 Cycle Modern Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
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'''Notes:'''
*Tutorial using the modern 1 cycle set-up.
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=== 6-2 Visual Guides ===

[[File:Stage 6-2 Axe Knight Boost.jpg]]

== Optimal Alternative Strats ==

=== Tight Axe Knight Boost 6-2-1 ===

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'''Notes:'''
*This strat is useful since the backup is not too bad.
*It is important to note that this strat has a 0~2f inconsistency, meaning it will sometimes not work.

=== Axe Knight Boost ===
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'''Notes:'''
* Compare Skelly Spike boost to Axe Knight boost
* Axe Knight does save 5 Frames

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{{Infobox level
| image = cv4stage3.jpg
| game = Super Castlevania IV
| level_name = Cave/Submerged City
| level_sections = 3-1, 3-2, 3-3
| previous = [[cv4/stage2 | Stage 2]]
| next = [[cv4/stage4 | Stage 4]]
}}

== Safe Route ==

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==Optimal Route==

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'''Notes:'''
*This stage uses the [[Cv4/tricks#Ring_Glitch.2FTrick|Ring Glitch]]
*Section 3-1 is known to be heavy on RNG due to the Mudmen patterns, you will have to adjust your strategies here depending on pattern and how much damage you've taken.
*At 0:56 you can opt out of the fuzz ball strat by just waiting to damage boost into it.
*At 2:18 you can opt out of the ring strat but is 17 frames slower [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tL0eFJCaK0 Compare Video]

== Tutorials ==
=== 3-1 Mudmen RNG ===

[[File:3-1 1st Mudmen Bad RNG.jpg]]

'''Notes:'''
* Whip down at the Mudmen a later than usual. This will ensure that even with the worst pattern (where the Mudmen hugs the corner), Simon will not take damage.

=== 3-2 Fireball Boost ===

[[File:Stage 3-2 Fireball Boost Setup.jpg]]

=== Final damage boost through SwordSkeleton ===

There is a possible bad pattern that will always kill you: https://clips.twitch.tv/PerfectArbitraryJellyfishBibleThump?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url

Here is a alternative for that pattern: https://clips.twitch.tv/TangentialGloriousKuduMcaT?tt_medium=clips_api&tt_content=url

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'''3-3 Fast Bone Dragon Kill'''
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'''Note:'''
* Very hard strat to nail. Executing a [[Cv4/tricks#Simultaneous_Whip_and_Subweapon | whip cross ]] is a one frame trick and on top you do whip cancel to be able to jump faster.
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'''3-3 Climb'''
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'''3-3 Boss Alternative'''
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'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost'''
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'''3-3 2nd Eyeball Damage Boost (additional set-up)'''
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== Boss ==
===Safe Strat===
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'''Notes:'''
* A safe way to handle the 3-3 boss.

=== Ring snap (17Frames) ===
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