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|image=[[File:Bowser in the Sky.png|280px]]<br>''Super Mario 64''<br>[[File:High in the sky.PNG|280px]]<br>''Super Mario 64 DS''
|image={{Tabber|title1=''Super Mario 64''|content1=[[File:Bowser in the Sky.png|280px]]|title2=''Super Mario 64 DS''|content2=[[File:High in the sky.PNG|280px]]}}
|unlock=Get to the top of the [[endless stairs]] with 70 [[Power Star]]s (80 in the DS remake).
|unlock=Get to the top of the [[endless stairs]] with 70 [[Power Star]]s (80 in the DS remake).
|boss=[[Bowser]]
|boss=[[Bowser]]
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64.png]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]]
|stars='''''Super Mario 64'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64.png]]<br>'''''Super Mario 64 DS'':'''<br>[[File:Star SM64DS.png]][[File:Star SM64DS.png]]
}}
}}
{{quote|The mystery of the [[endless stairs]] is solved, thanks to [[Mario|you]]--and is [[Bowser]] ever upset! Now, on to the final bout!|In-game dialogue|[[Super Mario 64]]}}
{{quote2|The mystery of the [[endless stairs]] is solved, thanks to [[Mario|you]]--and is [[Bowser]] ever upset! Now, on to the final bout!|In-game dialogue|[[Super Mario 64]]}}
'''Bowser in the Sky''' is the third and final [[Bowser]] stage in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', and it is the final [[level]] of the games, taking place in a sky filled with dark-blue, purple, pink, and black clouds. [[Mario]] travels through platforms in the sky until he reaches a [[Warp Pipe]] leading to a final fight against Bowser to save [[Princess Peach]] and the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s in the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. 70 [[Power Star]]s (80 in ''Super Mario 64 DS'') are required to reach the top of the [[endless stairs]] beyond the [[Big Star Door]] on the third floor.
'''Bowser in the Sky''' is the third and final [[Bowser]] stage in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', and it is the final [[level]] of the games, taking place in a sky filled with dark-blue, purple, pink, and black clouds. [[Mario]] travels through platforms in the sky until he reaches a [[Warp Pipe]] leading to a final fight against Bowser to save [[Princess Peach]] and the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s in the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. 70 [[Power Star]]s (80 in ''Super Mario 64 DS'') are required to reach the top of the [[endless stairs]] beyond the [[Big Star Door]] on the third floor.


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==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Sky Map 1.gif|frame|left|Map of Bowser in the Sky in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Sky Map 1.gif|frame|left|Map of Bowser in the Sky in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
The stage begins with Mario landing on a large arrow-shaped platform, signifying the direction he is supposed to go. Next are a few platforms arranged like a set of stairs, with the final one having a moving platform slide out of it, which can push Mario off the platform into the [[pit|abyss]] below if the player is not careful. At the top of the platforms is a block that can be pushed to reach a [[Red Coin]]. After the stair platforms is a [[seesaw]] that tilts based on where Mario is standing, dropping him out of the level if he remains in place for too long. Afterward is a large ramp that Mario can [[dash|run]] up to reach a bend that leads to a spinning platform; in the DS version of the game, this platform holds the [[Star Sphere]]. The next bend leads toward a spinning Ferris wheel-esque set of platforms, followed by a small platform with a [[Whomp]] on it, a ledge with a [[flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|flame thrower]], and finally an area with a [[Chuckya]], all of which are positioned above a large platform. Afterward is a platform leading to a set of stairs that activate upon Mario pressing the [[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]].
The stage begins with Mario landing on a large arrow-shaped platform, signifying the direction he is supposed to go. Next are a few platforms arranged like a set of stairs, with the final one having a moving platform slide out of it, which can push Mario off the platform into the [[pit|abyss]] below if the player is not careful. At the top of the platforms is a block that can be pushed to reach a [[Red Coin]]. After the stair platforms is a [[seesaw]] that tilts based on where Mario is standing, dropping him out of the level if he remains in place for too long. Afterward is a large ramp that Mario can [[dash|run]] up to reach a bend that leads to a spinning platform; in the DS version of the game, this platform holds the [[Star Sphere]]. The next bend leads toward a spinning Ferris wheel-esque set of platforms, followed by a small platform with a [[Whomp]] on it, a ledge with a [[flame thrower (Flame Chomp)|flame thrower]], and finally an area with a [[Chuck-Ya]], all of which are positioned above a large platform. Afterward is a platform leading to a set of stairs that activate upon Mario pressing the [[! Switch#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Purple Switch]].


At the top of the stairs is a large bending platform with a few [[flamethrower]]s and [[coin]]s, along with a Red Coin at the top. At the end of this bending platform is a [[lift]] that carries Mario through a series of platforms he needs to [[jump]] over, with one of them containing a [[Spinning Heart]] the player can use to recover Mario's health. Once the lift reaches the end of its rail, it turns around and heads back to its original position, or if Mario remains off it for a certain amount of time, it warps back to its original position. After the lift are two spinning platforms containing a flame thrower, [[Bob-omb]]s, and [[Amp]]s, with the back platform having a pole for Mario to climb and reach the next area.
At the top of the stairs is a large bending platform with a few [[flamethrower]]s and [[coin]]s, along with a Red Coin at the top. At the end of this bending platform is a [[lift]] that carries Mario through a series of platforms he needs to [[jump]] over, with one of them containing a [[Spinning Heart]] the player can use to recover Mario's [[Health Meter|health]]. Once the lift reaches the end of its rail, it turns around and heads back to its original position, or if Mario remains off it for a certain amount of time, it warps back to its original position. After the lift are two spinning platforms containing a flame thrower, [[Bob-omb]]s, and [[Amp]]s, with the back platform having a pole for Mario to climb and reach the next area.


By climbing the pole, Mario can reach a platform with two [[Goomba]]s and two sliding platforms that bridge the gap between them. After the bending stone path beyond those are two Ferris wheel platforms Mario needs to jump between to reach the final platform. The final platform contains a trio of Goombas, some columns, and a Spinning Heart, though a strong gust of [[wind]] constantly pushes Mario back. He can stand right behind the columns to avoid getting blown off. The Warp Pipe at the end of the stage takes Mario to the final fight with Bowser.
By climbing the pole, Mario can reach a platform with two [[Goomba]]s and two sliding platforms that bridge the gap between them. After the bending stone path beyond those are two Ferris wheel platforms Mario needs to jump between to reach the final platform. The final platform contains a trio of Goombas, some columns, and a Spinning Heart, though a strong gust of [[wind]] constantly pushes Mario back. He can stand right behind the columns to avoid getting blown off. The Warp Pipe at the end of the stage takes Mario to the final fight with Bowser.
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SM64 Sky Platform.png|A seesaw
SM64 Sky Platform.png|A seesaw
SM64 Sky Whomp.png|A Whomp
SM64 Sky Whomp.png|A Whomp
SM64 Sky Chuckya.png|A Chuckya
SM64 Sky Chuckya.png|A Chuck-Ya
SM64 Sky Stairs.png|The activatable staircase
SM64 Sky Stairs.png|The tricky stairs
SM64 BINTS Flamethrower.png|Flamethrowers
SM64 BINTS Flamethrower.png|Flamethrowers
SM64 Sky Lift.png|Mario riding a lift
SM64 Sky Lift.png|Mario riding a lift
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[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Sky Map 2.png|frame|Map of the battle area]]
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Sky Map 2.png|frame|Map of the battle area]]
While the method of defeating Bowser is similar to that for the previous fights, there are many differences between his attacks and the stage. Unlike the previous battles when the player had four [[Mine|spiked orb]]s (eight in the DS remake), this battle has five. When Bowser slams the ground, shockwaves appear, and they damage Mario if he touches them. Bowser retains the fire attacks from the previous battles and can also [[Fire Breath|breathe a stream of fire]] into the air, which falls back down as several red and blue (green in the DS remake) [[fireball (obstacle)|fireball]]s, with the latter type splitting into three [[Lava Bubble|Podoboo]]s of the same color upon landing. Bowser's leaping out of the abyss can result in part of the platform breaking before he does his shockwave attack. The last difference is that Bowser has to take damage from three spiked orbs before admitting defeat; after taking damage from two spiked orbs, he causes the entire outer edge of the battlefield to break off, forming it into a star-like shape, and the third throw requires much more power and timing than the first two. Additionally, each time Bowser is damaged, it becomes easier for Mario to grab Bowser's tail without having to bait him into performing the charging attack. After the third hit, Bowser gives Mario the [[Jumbo Star]]. When he touches it, he acquires the [[Wing Cap]], allowing him to [[fly]] and land in the [[Castle Grounds]], where Peach and two Toads (Luigi, Wario, and [[Yoshi]] in the DS version) are waiting for him. Mario releases Peach from above the door entrance, and she bakes a [[cake]] for her hero(es). The credits then roll. The game ends with a screenshot of the cake that Peach baked, with statuettes of Mario and Peach on top, and the words "The End" below. In the N64 version, the screen freezes on the image once the music finishes, and the system needs to be turned off or reset. In the DS remake, the making of the cake is shown on the bottom screen during the credits, and statuettes of Yoshi, Luigi, and Wario are added to the cake; Luigi's and Wario's statuettes are added if they are unlocked. This time, the player can press the {{button|ds|start}} button on the [[Nintendo DS]] to return to the Title Screen.
While the method of defeating Bowser is similar to that for the previous fights, there are many differences between his attacks and the stage. Unlike the previous battles when the player had four [[Mine|spiked orb]]s (eight in the remake), this battle has five spiked orbs. When Bowser slams the ground, shockwaves appear, and they damage Mario if he touches them. Bowser retains the fire attacks from the previous battles and can also [[Fire Breath|breathe a stream of fire]] into the air, which falls back down as several red and blue (green in the DS remake) [[fireball (obstacle)|fireball]]s, with the latter type splitting into three [[Lava Bubble|Sparkie]]s of the same color upon landing. Bowser's leaping out of the abyss can result in part of the platform breaking before he does his shockwave attack. The last difference is that Bowser has to take damage from three spiked orbs before admitting defeat; after taking damage from two spiked orbs, he causes the entire outer edge of the battlefield to break off, forming it into a star-like shape, and the third throw requires much more power and timing than the first two. Additionally, each time Bowser is damaged, it becomes easier for Mario to grab Bowser's tail without having to bait him into performing the charging attack. After the third hit, Bowser gives Mario the [[Jumbo Star]]. When he touches it, he acquires the [[Wing Cap]], allowing him to [[fly]] and land in the [[Castle Grounds]], where Peach and two Toads (Luigi, Wario, and [[Yoshi]] in the DS version) are waiting for him. Mario releases Peach from above the door entrance, and she bakes a [[cake]] for her hero(es). The credits then roll. The game ends with a screenshot of the cake that everyone bakes, with statuettes of Mario and Peach on top, and the words "The End" below. In the N64 version, the screen freezes afterward and the system needs to be turned off or reset. In the DS remake, the making of the cake is shown on the bottom screen during the credits, and statuettes of Luigi and Wario are added if they are unlocked. This time, the player can press the {{button|ds|start}} button on the [[Nintendo DS]] to return to the Title Screen.
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==Secrets==
==Secrets==
[[File:Statue SMB style.png|thumb]]
[[File:Statue SMB style.png|thumb]]
*The statues before the pipe at the end of the level show a depiction of Mario jumping over a [[Fire Breath|fireball]] near Bowser in the old ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style.<ref>{{cite|author=Espyo|date=August 7, 2010|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9JebAeGeRY|title=Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg - Super Mario 64|language=en|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref>
*The statues before the pipe at the end of the level show a depiction of Mario jumping over a [[Fire Breath|fireball]] near Bowser in the old ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style.<ref>Espyo (August 7, 2010). [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9JebAeGeRY Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg - Super Mario 64]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 11, 2010.</ref>
*Like the other Bowser stage Stars, the Secret Stars in this level are shown under the "Castle Secret Star" count.
*Like the other Bowser stage Stars, the Secret Stars in this level are shown under the "Castle Secret Star" count.
*Upon his defeat, Bowser's message to the player differs depending on whether or not all the game's Power Stars have been collected:
*Upon his defeat, Bowser's message to the player differs depending on whether or not all the game's Power Stars have been collected:
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Bowser Sky Entrance.png|Mario in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Sky in the N64 version
Bowser Sky Entrance.png|Mario in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Sky in the N64 version
SM64DS Bowser Sky Entrance.png|Mario in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Sky in the DS version
SM64DS Bowser Sky Entrance.png|Mario in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Sky in the DS version
Flying_Back_Home_SM64.png|[[Wing Mario]] flying after getting the Jumbo Star
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=てんくうの たたかい！
|Jap=てんくうの たたかい！
|JpnR=Tenkū no Tatakai!
|JapR=Tenkū no Tatakai!
|JpnM=Battle of the Heavens!
|JapM=Battle of the Heavens!
|Spa=Bowser en el cielo
|Spa=Bowser en el cielo
|SpaM=Bowser in the Sky
|SpaM=Bowser in the Sky
|Fre=Bowser des cieux
|Fra=Bowser des cieux
|FreM=Bowser of the Skies
|FraM=Bowser of the Skies
|Ger=Bowsers Luftschloss
|Ger=Bowsers Luftschloss
|GerM=Bowser's Sky Castle
|GerM=Bowser's Sky Castle
|Ita=Bowser in Cielo
|Ita=Bowser in Cielo
|ItaN=''Super Mario 64 DS''
|Ita2=Bowser in cielo<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|page=91}}</ref>
|ItaM=Bowser in the Sky
|ItaM=Bowser in the Sky
|Ita2M=Bowser in the sky
|Kor=천공의대결
|Kor=천공의대결
|KorR=Cheongong ui Daegyeol
|KorR=Cheongong ui Daegyeol
|KorM=Battle of the Sky
|KorM=Battle of the Sky
|ChiS=天空之城的酷霸王<ref>From the pause menu of the level in [[iQue]]'s localization of ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''.</ref>
|Chi=天空之城的酷霸王<ref>From the pause menu of the level in [[iQue]]'s localization of ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''.</ref>
|ChiSR=Tiānkōngzhīchéng de Kùbàwáng
|ChiR=Tiānkōngzhīchéng de Kùbàwáng
|ChiSM=Bowser of the Sky City
|ChiM=Bowser of the Sky City
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Even though seven [[Goomba]]s are seen in this level, there is actually an eighth Goomba in the N64 version, but its spawn point is off the edge of the platform. This results in the Goomba appearing at the very bottom of the level for a single frame and then disappearing. This makes the [[coin]] inside said Goomba impossible to collect.<ref>{{cite|author=pannenkoek2012|date=April 6, 2014|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEBMaAoKRvw|title=SM64 - The Mystery Goomba SOLVED|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 23, 2016}}</ref> The eighth Goomba was removed in the DS version.
*Even though seven [[Goomba]]s are seen in this level, there is actually an eighth Goomba in the N64 version, but its spawn point is off the edge of the platform. This results in the Goomba appearing at the very bottom of the level for a single frame and then disappearing. This makes the [[coin]] inside said Goomba impossible to collect.<ref>pannenkoek2012 (April 6, 2014). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEBMaAoKRvw SM64 - The Mystery Goomba SOLVED]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 23, 2016.</ref> The eighth Goomba was removed in the DS version.
*In the DS version, this is the only time when Bowser mentions Mario by his name.
*In the DS version, this is the only time when Bowser mentions Mario by his name.
*By accessing the level with fewer than 70 Power Stars via [[List of Super Mario 64 glitches|glitches]], if the player loses a life, "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]" plays for a brief moment before it is cut off by the endless stairs music.<ref>{{cite|author=Nicro|date=October 5, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtb3g75JtXo&t=42595s|timestamp:11:49:55|title=I spent 24 hours running up the ENDLESS staircase (Super Mario 64)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref>
*By accessing the level with fewer than 70 Power Stars via [[List of Super Mario 64 glitches|glitches]], if the player loses a life, "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]" plays for a brief moment before it is cut off by the endless stairs music.<ref>Nicro (October 5, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtb3g75JtXo&t=42595s I spent 24 hours running up the ENDLESS staircase (Super Mario 64)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 27, 2022.</ref>


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