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{{about|the place in [[Super Mario 64]] and [[Super Mario 64 DS]]|the [[Power Moon]] in [[Super Mario Odyssey]]|[[List of Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom#Behind the Waterfall|List of Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom § Behind the Waterfall]]}}
{{about|the place in [[Super Mario 64]] and [[Super Mario 64 DS]]|the [[Power Moon]] in [[Super Mario Odyssey]]|[[List of Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom#Behind the Waterfall|List of Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom § Behind the Waterfall]]}}
{{redirect|Metal Cavern|the [[Super Smash Bros.]] stage commonly referred to as "Metal Cavern"|[[Meta Crystal]]}}
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{{course infobox
|title=Behind the Waterfall
|title=Behind the Waterfall
|area=Cavern of the Metal Cap (N64) / Behind the Waterfall (DS)
|area=Cavern of the Metal Cap (N64) / Behind the Waterfall (DS)
|image=[[File:Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|200px]]<br>''Super Mario 64''<br>[[File:SM64DS Behind Waterfall.png|200px]]<br>''Super Mario 64 DS''
|image=[[File:Cavern of the Metal Cap.png|280px]]
|unlock=Clear [[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|unlock=Beat [[Bowser in the Dark World]]
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>{{icon|SM64-Star}}<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>{{icon|SM64DS-Star}}{{icon|SM64DS-Star}}
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64.png]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]]
}}
}}
The '''Cavern of the Metal Cap''' (called the '''Metal Cap Switch Course''' in the message that appears upon the player entering), or '''Metal Cap Cavern''',<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott and Dan Owsen|title=''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide|page=59|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> is a cave that contains the [[Cap Switch|Metal Cap Switch]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. The entrance is located in the [[Hazy Maze Cave]], behind a set of double doors in the Underground Lake area. It is the only [[level]] to be entered inside another level in the N64 version, and one of the only two levels to be entered inside another level in the DS version, the other being [[Big Boo Battle]] in [[Big Boo's Haunt]]. In order to reach the Cavern of the Metal Cap, the player must traverse to the underwater cavern in the Hazy Maze Cave. The player then has to get on top of [[Dorrie]]'s head and then steer him over to the small patch of ground outside the double doors. Upon entering the double doors, the player has to go through a short hallway, at the end of which is another pool of liquid metal, much like the one that is used to enter the Hazy Maze Cave. Falling into it transports the player to the Cavern of the Metal Cap.  
'''Cavern of the Metal Cap''' (called '''Metal Cap Switch Course''' upon entering) or '''Metal Cap Cavern'''<ref>The ''Super Mario 64'' [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]], page 59.</ref> is a cave in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' that contains the [[Metal Cap]]'s [[! Switch]]. The entrance is located in [[Hazy Maze Cave]], behind a set of double doors in the underground lake area. It is the only level to be entered inside another level in the N64 version, and one of two levels to be entered inside another level in the DS version. In order to reach it, the player must traverse to the underwater cavern in Hazy Maze Cave. The player then has to get on top of [[Dorrie]]'s head, and then steer him over to the small patch of ground outside the double doors. Upon entering the double doors, the player will have to go through a short hallway, at the end of which is another pool or liquid metal, much like the one that is used to enter Hazy Maze Cave in the first place. Jumping into it will transport the player to the Cavern of the Metal Cap.  


In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the area was retitled '''Behind the Waterfall''', and the Cap Switch was removed. However, a second [[Power Star]] was added, and it can be reached only by [[Mario]] using a [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]. [[Sign]]s, however, continue to refer to the area as the '''Metal Cave''' or '''Metal Cavern''', which is a holdover from the original version.
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the area was retitled '''Behind the Waterfall''', and the green ! Switch was removed. However, a second [[Power Star]] was added, which can only be reached by [[Mario]] using a [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]. A sign, however, continues to refer to the cavern as the '''Metal Cavern'''.


==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:SM64DS Behind the Waterfall Map.png|frame|left|Map of Behind the Waterfall in ''Super Mario 64 DS'']]
[[File:SM64DS-Behind the Waterfall Map.PNG|frame|left|Map of Behind the Waterfall in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
The cave is decorated with large glittering crystals and has a stream of [[water]] running through the middle. In the original game, upon entering the cave, Mario is automatically turned into [[Metal Mario]] and is therefore invulnerable to the stream's [[current]]. The water is moving very fast and can sweep Mario out the cave's one-way exit (which will lead him to the waterfall outside the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]) if he is not careful. Directly before the exit through the waterfall is a [[! Block|yellow block]] containing a [[1-Up Mushroom|1-UP Mushroom]] as well, which can be obtained only if Mario gets a [[Metal Cap]]. The only enemies that appear are [[Snifit (Super Mario 64)|Snufit]]s, as well as a [[Goomba]] in the DS version. The DS version also has a [[Bob-omb Buddy]]. If the player presses the Metal Cap Switch, all of the [[Cap Block|green block]]s in the game will activate, granting access to the Metal Cap in later courses.


If the player gets swept out of the course, they will be brought to the [[Castle Grounds]] with no life lost.
The cave is decorated with large glittering crystals and has a stream of water running through the middle. Upon entering the cave, Mario is automatically turned into [[Metal Mario (form)|Metal Mario]] and is therefore invulnerable to the stream's current. The water is moving very fast and can sweep Mario out the cave's one-way exit (which will lead him to the waterfall outside [[Peach's Castle]]) if he is not careful. Directly before the exit through the waterfall is a [[! Block]] containing a [[1-Up Mushroom]] as well. The only enemies that appear are [[Snufit]]s, and a [[Goomba]] in the DS version. The DS version also has a [[Bob-omb Buddy]]. If the player presses the ! Switch, all of the green ! Blocks in the game will activate, granting access to the Metal Cap in later courses.
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If the player gets swept out of the course, they will be brought to the castle's courtyard with no life lost.


==Missions==
==Missions==
There are two Power Stars to collect in this area, with one being exclusive to the DS version.
There are two Power Stars to collect in this area, with one being exclusive to the DS version.


===Grab 8 Red Coins<ref>{{cite|author=Pelland, Scott and Dan Owsen|title=''Super Mario 64'' Player's Guide|page=82|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>===
===8 Red Coins===
There are eight [[Red Coin]]s to be collected in this course, and several of them are just below a huge waterfall leading into the river. The player can reach them by becoming Metal Mario (Metal [[Wario]] in the DS remake). However, the player can [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] on specific parts of the river to collect the Red Coins. Once every Red Coin is collected, the Power Star appears at the [[Star Marker]] underwater near the waterfall at the back end of the cavern, surrounded by a circle of [[Coin|Yellow Coin]]s.
There are eight [[Red Coin]]s to be collected here, and several of them are just below a huge waterfall leading into the stream. The only way to reach them is by becoming Metal Mario (Metal [[Wario]] in the remake). Once every Red Coin is collected, the Power Star will appear at the [[Star Marker]] underwater near the waterfall at the back end of the cavern.


===Balloon Mario (''DS'' only)===
===Balloon Mario (''DS'' only)===
By using Mario, the player must hit the [[Cap Block|red block]] by the waterfall to obtain a Power Flower. By [[Balloon Mario|floating]] upwards from that spot, they can find a Power Star above a triangular set of coins.
Using Mario, the player must hit the [[? Block]] by the waterfall to obtain a Power Flower. By floating upwards from that spot, they can find a Power Star up above.


==Gallery==
==Names in other languages==
<gallery>
SM64-Metal Cap Entrance.png|The entrance to the Cavern of the Metal Cap in the [[Hazy Maze Cave]] in the N64 version
SM64DS-Metal Cap Entrance.png|The entrance to Behind the Waterfall in the Hazy Maze Cave in the DS version
SM64 Metal Cap Course Introduction.png|Mario in metallic form at the start
Green Cap Switch Activated.png|Metal Mario activates the Metal Cap Switch.
Metal Cap Switch Course Red Coins.png|Metal Mario looking for Red Coins underwater
SM64 Metal Cap Cavern Power Star.png|Mario obtains a Star in the level.
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
===''Super Mario 64''===
===''Super Mario 64''===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=メタルスイッチの たき
|Jap=メタルスイッチの　たき
|JpnR=Metaru Suitchi no Taki
|JapR=Metaru Suicchi no Taki
|JpnM=Waterfall of the Metal Switch
|JapM=Waterfall of the Metal Switch
|Jpn2=メタルのスイッチのコース
|Fra=Mine des casquettes-métal
|Jpn2R=Metaru no Suitchi no Kōsu
|FraM=Mine of metal caps
|Jpn2M=Metal Switch Course
|Fre=Mine des casquettes-métal
|FreM=Mine of Metal-Caps
|Ger=Grüner Schalterpalast
|Ger=Grüner Schalterpalast
|GerM=Green Switch Palace
|GerM=Green Switch Palace
|ChiS=金属帽的瀑布石洞
|Chi=金属帽的瀑布石洞
|ChiSR=Jīnshǔmào de Pùbù Shídòng
|ChiR=Jīnshǔmào de Pùbù Shídòng
|ChiSM=Waterfall Cavern of the Metal Cap
|ChiM=Waterfall Cavern of the Metal Cap
|Ita=La Grotta del Cappello di Metallo<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=91}}</ref>
|ItaM=The Cave of the Metal Cap
}}
}}
===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=たきのうらのひみつ
|Jap=たきのうらのひみつ
|JpnR=Taki no Ura no Himitsu
|JapR=Taki no Ura no Himitsu
|JpnM=Secret Behind the Waterfall
|JapM=Secret Behind the Waterfall
|Ita=Caverna di Metallo
|Ita2=Dietro la cascata
|ItaM=Metal Cave
|Ita2M=Behind the Waterfall
|Spa=Tras la cascada
|Spa=Tras la cascada
|SpaM=Behind the Waterfall
|SpaM=Behind the waterfall
|Fre=Derrière la cascade
|Fra=Derrière la cascade
|FreM=Behind the Waterfall
|FraM=Behind the waterfall
|Ger=Hinter dem Wasserfall
|GerM=Behind the Waterfall
|Kor=폭포뒤편의비밀
|Kor=폭포뒤편의비밀
|KorR=Pokpo Dwipyeon ui Bimil
|KorR=Pokpo Dwipyeon ui Bimil
|KorM=Secret Behind the Waterfall
|KorM=Secret Behind the Waterfall
|ChiS=瀑布后面的秘密
|ChiSR=Pùbù Hòumiàn de Mìmì
|ChiSM=Secret Behind the Waterfall
}}
===''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=メタルのどうくつ
|JpnR=Metaru no Dōkutsu
|JpnM=Metal Cave
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
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