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HAZARD โœ— Invincible

How to Defeat Firebar

A rotating bar of fire anchored to a block inside castles. Firebars spin continuously at a fixed speed and cannot be destroyed by any means. They are purely an environmental hazard โ€” contact with any fire segment deals damage. Later castles feature faster firebars and pairs spinning in opposite directions.

โš”๏ธ What Works & What Doesn't

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Stomp โœ—

Indestructible

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Fireball โœ—

Indestructible

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Timing โœ“

Sprint through the gap

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Starman โœ—

Still damages you

๐ŸŽฏ Best Strategy

You cannot defeat a Firebar โ€” it is indestructible. The only option is to time your movement through the gaps in their rotation. Count the rotation speed and sprint through the safe window.

DEFEATABLE No โ€” indestructible

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

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    Count the firebar's rotation before moving โ€” each one has a consistent speed.
  • 2
    Firebars get faster in later worlds โ€” World 7 and 8 require split-second timing.
  • 3
    When two firebars rotate in opposite directions, find the brief moment both gaps align.
  • 4
    Never rush a firebar section โ€” a single mistake wastes your entire run.
  • 5
    Being small Mario can help in tight firebar corridors since your hitbox is smaller.

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Quick Facts

Type
HAZARD
First seen
World 1-4
Points
โ€”
Defeatable
No โ€” indestructible
Levels
8 levels