Lake Clip: Difference between revisions

In the [[Any%]] speedrun, Lake Clip results in a route change that eliminates the need to retrieve the [[Multi Moon]] from [[Rango]]. The clip itself adds two moons to the route: the moon from the underwater passageway and the moon from the [[Warp Painting]] platform. The third extra moon is acquired by entering the underwater town and talking to the Lochlady in the hidden room.

Depending on how quickly the clip is executed, it can save up to six seconds in [[version 1.3.0]] and up to five seconds in prior versions in this category. The difference in time saved is due to the fact that Lake Clip introduces an extra load when compared to the easier route.

In World Peace, Lake Clip saves 2-3 seconds if done fast. After getting the first moon, you use a strat called [https://twitter.com/neeehal_/status/1311510568868618241?s=20 zipper dram] to grab the moon Cheep Cheep Crossing, and then [[capture warp]] to a zipper. After getting the moon inside the zipper, you then do the any% route up until the chest moon, where you go from the painting platform to the Rango fight.

Lake Clip saves even more time in the [[Dark Side (category)|Dark Side]] category because the clip grants access to two more fast moons (out of the 250 needed to reach Dark Side). Lake Clip can save up to 20 seconds in this category, meaning that even if the clip is failed multiple times, it can still be faster than the route that does not utilize the clip. The route for the first Lake visit is the same as the one used in World Peace, but zipper dram isn't needed because you can still save time without it.