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AERIAL ✓ Defeatable

How to Defeat Lakitu

A Koopa riding a cloud high above the ground, endlessly dropping Spinies onto Mario below. Lakitu tracks Mario's horizontal position and drops eggs that hatch into Spinies on impact. Killing Lakitu temporarily stops the Spiny rain and lets you ride his cloud briefly.

⚔️ What Works & What Doesn't

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Stomp

Jump on him if he flies low

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Fireball

1 fireball — easiest method

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Shell

Hard to reach from above

Starman

Run under him

🎯 Best Strategy

Hit with a fireball to defeat Lakitu instantly — the highest priority move when he appears. You can also jump on him if he flies low enough, which is rare. His cloud disappears shortly after he is defeated.

DEFEATABLE Yes (fireball or jump)

💡 Pro Tips

  • 1
    Lakitu is always the top priority — eliminate him before worrying about anything else.
  • 2
    After killing Lakitu, his cloud briefly remains and acts as a floating platform.
  • 3
    Lakitu respawns if you scroll him off-screen — don't celebrate too early.
  • 4
    In underground stages, his vertical movement is restricted, making him slightly easier to hit.
  • 5
    Spinies already on the ground remain after Lakitu is defeated — clear them with shells or fireballs.

🗺️ Face Lakitu In These Levels 3 LEVELS

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Quick Facts

Type
AERIAL
First seen
World 4-2
Points
800 pts
Defeatable
Yes (fireball or jump)
Levels
3 levels