Damage clip
A damage clip is a type of skew clip discovered by glitch hunter Syrkl[1] that involves attaining skew at the moment Mario takes damage, so that the damage animation forces Mario upright at the position of his feet, thus forcing him partially through an adjacent wall or ceiling. Damage clips are very similar to moon clips.
Execution
The execution for a damage clip is the same as a moon clip, however damage clips are more often performed with a 2P vault. This is because 2P vaults allow you to get skew lower to the ground, where most damage sources such as enemies are located. This is often preferred for damage clipping at low heights as it is considered easier to perform than other options such as Longjump Skew Clips. The steps for damage clipping with a 2P vault are:
- Have a damage source approach Mario
- Before he takes damage, perform a 2P vault.
- Cap throw once Mario is rotated about 90 degrees.
Uses
The following is a list of instances where damage clips are useful:
| Kingdom | Application | Explanation | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Faster method of getting the moon End of the Hidden Passage without captures. | Link |
| Wooded Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Faster method of getting the moon Elevator Escalation without captures. | File |
| Metro Kingdom | Any% | Saves time in any% and multiple other categories. Known as Giggler. | Link |
| Seaside Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Allows one to obtain the moon Fly Through the Narrow Valley without captures. | Link |
| Luncheon Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Allows one to obtain the moon Under the Cheese Rocks without captures. | Link |
| Luncheon Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Allows one to obtain the moon Climb the Cheese Rocks without captures. | Link |
| Bowser's Kingdom | Minimum Captures | Faster method of getting the moon Center of Hexagon Tower without captures. | Link |