Roll cancel clip
A roll cancel clip (often abbreviated as RCC) is a type of out-of-bounds clip that involves performing an instant roll cancel against specific walls. The roll cancel clip is one of the most prominent forms of clipping in Super Mario Odyssey, with many dozens of known locations to execute the trick.
Because roll cancel clips utilize an instant roll cancel, they require inputs in a very quick succession, and often a precise positioning of Mario in order to clip through. Some roll cancel clips may have slightly different timings for the roll cancel inputs than others. Some of the most notable instances of this type of clip include Inverted Pyramid Clip, Upstairs and Downstairs Snow Clip, and numerous clips through doors to buildings in the Metro Kingdom.
All roll cancel clips (but not surface clips, since they are a different type of clip) are more precise on version 1.2.0 onwards, compared to earlier versions. Many suspect that the developers attempted to patch the glitch, but were unable to completely prevent it from being performed.
Execution
To execute a roll cancel clip:
- Position Mario directly against the wall, or potentially slightly away from it, in the correct spot (this varies between clips).
- Jump or backflip (again depending on the specific clip), and perform a ground pound in midair.
- After the ground pound lands, initiate a boosted roll by pressing X or Y.
- Immediately cancel the roll by pressing Y+B or X+A (utilizing the extra button that is not already being pressed from the previous step).
Locations
The following is a list of some known roll cancel clip locations:
| Kingdom | Location | Video | Known Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Kingdom | Airship debris blocking a doorway near Central Plaza. Used for Softlock%. | Link | |
| Cap Kingdom | The wall behind the Checkpoint Flag on top of Top-Hat Tower. | Link | |
| Cap Kingdom | Airship debris blocking a doorway on top of Top-Hat Tower. | Link | |
| Cascade Kingdom | The side of the ground with the Story Moon on it. Known as First Moon Clip. | Link | 1.0.0-1.1.0 |
| Cascade Kingdom | A rock near where the bridge lands. | Link | |
| Cascade Kingdom | The body of the rusted Odyssey before it is repaired. | Link | |
| Cascade Kingdom | A rock blocking a doorway on a short cliff near the Odyssey. | Link | |
| Cascade Kingdom | A rock blocking a Chain Chomp target before beating Madame Broode. | Link | |
| Sand Kingdom | An icicle next to the alcove in Tostarena Ruins. Known as Icicle Clip. | Link | All |
| Sand Kingdom | A pile of sand near the Checkpoint Flag in Tostarena Ruins. | Link | |
| Sand Kingdom | The exit pipe in the hidden room in the quicksand. Known as Pipe Clip. | Link | |
| Sand Kingdom | The door blocking entry to the Inverted Pyramid. Known as IP Clip. | Link | All |
| Lake Kingdom | A pile of sand in the corner of the Water Plaza. | Link | |
| Lake Kingdom | A small round ledge in the Water Plaza. Known as Lake Outfit Clip. | Link | All |
| Wooded Kingdom | A rock on a cliff past the exit of the tunnel. Known as Rock Clip. | Link | All |
| Wooded Kingdom | Next to the nut moon on the high cliff. | Link | |
| Wooded Kingdom | An Uproot spawn pad near the first Story Moon. | Link | |
| Wooded Kingdom | The left of a ledge in a high-up area. Known as Pseudo Maze Clip. | Link | |
| Wooded Kingdom | The middle of a ledge in a high-up area. | Link | |
| Wooded Kingdom | A rock blocking a pipe along the side of the kingdom. | Link | |
| Snow Kingdom | The hall leading to the Rango room. Known as Downstairs Snow Clip. | Link | All |
| Snow Kingdom | The upstairs corridor in Shiveria Town. Known as Upstairs Snow Clip. | Link | All |
| Luncheon Kingdom | A pile of salt below the Atop the Jutting Crag moon. Known as Salt Clip. | Link | All |