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== Safe Route ==
 
== Safe Route ==
  
A basic overview of the level if you're starting out with the game or want to know safer methods to finish the level.
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{{#ev:youtube|VfbSwfDC8YI|560}}
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'''Notes'''<br/>
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*This route is intended for beginners and avoids most [[Cv4/tricks#Damage_Boosting | damage boosts]] to get through the stage.
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== Optimal Route ==
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{{#ev:youtube|FGP_9VUP6Go|560}}
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'''Notes''' <br/>
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*At 1:10 performs the wall clip (saves ~2.5). A tutorial can be found below.<br/>
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*At 1:20 this skeleton is random. If he does not jump you will take a secondary boost in the next screen.
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*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.
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*At 2:20 for more information on the boss fight see below section.
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:770px">
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'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorials'''
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394702574|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false&parent=castlevaniaspeedruns.com}}<br/><br/>
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'''Notes:'''<br/>
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*This trick saves ~2.5 over normal strat and the inputs are precise to getting into the wall successfully.
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*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.
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*These are the 4 pixels where Simon can jump into the screen transition. See visuals below.
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*For other tutorials on wall clip see link here.
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<br/>
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''' Frame to let go '''
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[[File:WallClipFrame_to_let_go.png | 320px]]
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
 
'''Safe Strat 1-1 Video by JustDefend'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|Q17lHJiDG5w|560}}
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
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''' Pixels To Jump Into Transition '''
'''Safe Strat 1-2 Video by JustDefend'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|11WtrjTPUy4|560}}
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
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[[File:WallClipTPpixel1.jpg | 320px]]
'''Safe Strat 1-3 Video by JustDefend'''
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[[File:WallClipTPpixel2.jpg | 320px]]
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|eFnESzIr7N8|560}}
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[[File:WallClipTPpixel3.jpg | 320px]]
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[[File:WallClipTPpixel4.jpg | 320px]]
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
== Optimal Route ==
 
  
=== 1-2 Ring Wall Clip Tutorials ===
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:770px">
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'''1-3 Medusa Boosts'''
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|tqG4cXTfOAY|560}}
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'''Notes:'''<br/>
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*This video demonstrates the medusa boosts and how to execute.
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*The higher your boost the more frames you save.<br/>
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
 
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Joe)'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|9iEed9xtsng|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iEed9xtsng}}
 
'''Notes:'''
 
*2 frame window (saves ~0.6sec)
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
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'''Visual Guide for Boosting'''
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial (Hanage)'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|I1DSynIxTh4|560||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1DSynIxTh4}}
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
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[[File:Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 380px]] [[File:Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg | 380px]]
'''1-2 Clip Tutorial minimal input (bogaabogaa)'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|P4kmpf9C3jo|560}}
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">
 
'''1-2 Wall Clip Tutorial (by jay_cee)'''
 
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#evt: service=twitchvod|id=394702574|dimensions=560|urlargs=autoplay=false}}
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
=== 1-3 Medusa Boosts ===
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==Boss: Rowdain==
 
 
[[File:Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg]]
 
 
 
  
[[File:Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg]]
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=== Safe ===
  
=== Alternative Optimal Strategies ===
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{{#ev:youtube|s9_7fMXrUvI|560||}}
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'''Notes'''
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*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'''
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=== Optimal ===
{{#ev:youtube|EOXYQJoktdg|560||}}
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{{#ev:youtube|LigyapdDlmo|560||}}
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'''Notes'''
'''1-2 Ring Room Zip'''
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*You lose no time on clunk frames when you enter the boss as the transition is scripted.
{{#ev:youtube|n7EmbDmursw|560||}}
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*Jump 3 times before the fight starts as a cue for when to throw your crosses.
'''Notes:'''
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*Please see Joe's [[Cv4/tutorials#JoeDamillio.27s_.28Most.29_Bosses_Tutorial | boss tutorial]] as well for more detailed information.
*2 frame window. Much more difficult than wall clip, since you have to adjust during the swing to get the correct angle.
 
 
'''Stage 1 Route Improvement'''
 
{{#ev:youtube|QyTFRTqnJks|560||}}
 
'''Notes:'''
 
*This showcases an alternative bat strat
 

Latest revision as of 03:20, 19 May 2023

Level Details
Game Super Castlevania IV
Level sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-3
Level name Horse Stables
Previous level None
Next level Stage 2


Safe Route

Notes

  • This route is intended for beginners and avoids most damage boosts to get through the stage.

Optimal Route

Notes

  • At 1:10 performs the wall clip (saves ~2.5). A tutorial can be found below.
  • 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 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.


1-2 Wall Clip Tutorials



Notes:

  • 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.


Frame to let go

WallClipFrame to let go.png


Pixels To Jump Into Transition

WallClipTPpixel1.jpg WallClipTPpixel2.jpg WallClipTPpixel3.jpg WallClipTPpixel4.jpg


1-3 Medusa Boosts

Notes:

  • This video demonstrates the medusa boosts and how to execute.
  • The higher your boost the more frames you save.


Visual Guide for Boosting

Stage 1 1st Medusa Head Boost.jpg Stage 1 2nd Medusa Head Boost.jpg

Boss: Rowdain

Safe

Notes

  • Whipping 4 times helps set up the timing so the first cross hits the horse head as it appears.

Optimal

Notes

  • You lose no time on clunk frames when you enter the boss as the transition is scripted.
  • Jump 3 times before the fight starts as a cue for when to throw your crosses.
  • Please see Joe's boss tutorial as well for more detailed information.