Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 5th star (Blast to the Stone Pillar)?

  • 1 of 7: The star is near a very tall pillar.
  • 2 of 7: At the beginning of the level there is a cannon.
  • 3 of 7: After talking to the pink bomb on the level, he'll allow you to use the cannons.
  • 4 of 7: Get in the cannon and aim for the top of the pillar.
  • 5 of 7: Your goal will be to end up climbing the top portion of the pillar.
  • 6 of 7: Jump off the pillar to a ledge where there is a yellow "!" box.
  • 7 of 7: Bump it to get the star.