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A basic overview of the level if you're starting out with the game or want to know safer methods to finish the level.{{#ev:youtube|VfbSwfDC8YI|560}}
=== Safe Strat 1-1 Video by JustDefend ==='''Notes'''<br/>{{*This route is intended for beginners and avoids most [[Cv4/tricks#ev:youtubeDamage_Boosting |Q17lHJiDG5w|560}}damage boosts]] to get through the stage.
=== Safe Strat 1-3 Video by JustDefend ==={{#ev:youtube|eFnESzIr7N8FGP_9VUP6Go|560}}
=== [[cv4/stage1splits | Top Splits and Time Saves comparison]] ===
Videos get outdated quick. Sometimes there are some top routes. This is why we referee to gold splits instead.
=== 1-2 Ring Wall Clip Tutorials ===''' Pixels To Jump Into Transition '''
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width[[File:560px">'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Joe)'''WallClipTPpixel1.jpg | 320px]] <div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev[[File:youtubeWallClipTPpixel2.jpg |9iEed9xtsng|560||https320px]] [[File://wwwWallClipTPpixel3.youtube.com/watch?v=9iEed9xtsng}}jpg | 320px]] '''Notes[[File:'''*2 frame window (saves ~0WallClipTPpixel4.6sec)jpg | 320px]]
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'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Hanage)'''
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'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
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'''Notes:'''</div>* These are the 4 pixels where Simon can jump into the screen transition.* This is only relevant when performing the wall clip.</div>
[[File:Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 520px]] [[File:Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 520px]]=== Safe ===
== Alternative Optimal Strategies =={{#ev:youtube|s9_7fMXrUvI|560||}}'''Notes'''*Whipping 4 times helps set up the timing so the first cross hits the horse head as it appears.
'''1-2 Ring-Room Full-Halfie'''{{#ev:youtube|EOXYQJoktdg|560||}} '''1-2 Ring Room Zip'''=== Optimal ==={{#ev:youtube|n7EmbDmurswLigyapdDlmo|560||}}'''Notes:'''*2 frame window. Much more difficult than wall clip, since You lose no time on clunk frames when you have to adjust during enter the swing to get boss as the correct angletransition is scripted. *Jump 3 times before the fight starts as a cue for when to throw your crosses.*Please see Joe'''Stage 1 Route Improvement'''{{s [[Cv4/tutorials#ev:youtubeJoeDamillio.27s_.28Most.29_Bosses_Tutorial |QyTFRTqnJks|560||}}'''Notes:'''*This showcases an alternative bat stratboss tutorial]] as well for more detailed information.
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== Safe Route ==
==Optimal Route = Safe Strat 1-2 Video by JustDefend ==={{#ev:youtube|11WtrjTPUy4|560}}
'''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.*At 2:00 performs a medusa boost with a [[Cv4/tricks#Limp_Whip | limp whip]], (each saves ~.25) see visual cues below for more information.*At 2:20 for more information on the boss fight see below section. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style= Optimal Route "width:770px">'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorials'''<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394702574|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}<br/><br/>'''Notes:'''<br/>*This trick saves ~2.5 over normal strat and the inputs are precise to getting into the wall successfully.*When connecting to the ring the screen needs to scroll left so the game will try to eject you to the right side of the wall.*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/> ''' Frame to let go ''' [[File:WallClipFrame_to_let_go.png | 320px]]
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px770px">'''1-2 Clip Tutorial minimal input (bogaabogaa)3 Medusa Boosts'''<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|P4kmpf9C3jotqG4cXTfOAY|560}}'''Notes:'''<br/div>*This video demonstrates the medusa boosts and how to execute.*The higher your boost the more frames you save.<br/div>
''' Pixels To Jump Into Transition Visual Guide for Boosting'''
[[File:WallClipTPpixel1Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 320px380px]][[File:WallClipTPpixel2Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 320px]][[File:WallClipTPpixel3.jpg | 320px]][[File:WallClipTPpixel4.jpg | 320px380px]]
=== 1-3 Medusa Boosts =Boss: Rowdain==