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== Safe Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|VfbSwfDC8YI|560}}
'''Notes'''<br/>
== Optimal Route ==
{{#ev:youtube|FGP_9VUP6Go|560}} [NEED AN UPDATED VIDEO WITH STANDARD OPTIMAL STRATS]
'''Notes''' <br/>
*At 1:10 performs the wall clip (saves ~2.5). A tutorial can be found below.<br/>
*At 1:20 this skeleton is random. If he does not jump you will take a secondary boost in the next screen.<br/>
*At 2:00 performs a medusa boost with a [[Cv4/tricks#Limp_Whip | limp whip]], each saves ~.2 see visual cues below for more information.<br/>
*At 2:20 for more information on the boss fight see below section<br/>
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'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorial'''
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'''Notes:'''<br/>
*This trick saves ~2.5 over normal strat and the inputs are precise to getting into the wall successfully.
*These are the 4 pixels where Simon can jump into the screen transition. See visuals below.
*For other tutorials on wall clip see link here.<br/>
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''' Frame to let go '''
[[File:WallClipFrame_to_let_go.png]]
''' Pixels To Jump Into Transition '''
[[File:WallClipTPpixel1.jpg | 320px]]
[[File:WallClipTPpixel2.jpg | 320px]]
[[File:WallClipTPpixel3.jpg | 320px]]
[[File:WallClipTPpixel4.jpg | 320px]]
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'''1-3 Medusa Boosts'''
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'''Notes:'''<br/>
*TESTING<br/>
*Testing<br/>
'''Visual Guide for Boosting'''
[[File:Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 380px]] [[File:Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 380px]]
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==Boss: Rowdain==
=== Safe ===
[NEED VIDEO]
'''Notes'''
=== Optimal ===
{{#ev:youtube|LigyapdDlmo|560||}}
'''Notes'''