Cape Categories
The key to getting the quick takeoff is jumping to the start of the rotating platform, but not spending too much time in the air.
Video: Donut Plains 3 - Cape Source: Unknown
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95 Exit, No Cape
Normal
Video: Donut Plains 3 - No Cape, Yoshi Source: Sten
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Fast
This is half a second faster thanks to the platform boosts. It's highly recommended to enter this stage small to have a smaller hitbox.
Video: Donut Plains 3 - No Cape, Yoshi (Fast) Source: Lui
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No Cape, No Starworld
Any of the small only strats below can be used in this category as well
Video: Donut Plains 3 - No Cape, Fire Source: Lambby
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Lunar Dragon
Spin Flight
This strat is easier, but loses time to the normal flight strat due to flight speeds.
Video: Donut Plains 3 - Lunar Dragon (Spin Flight) Source: Linkdeadx2
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Normal Flight
Video: Donut Plains 3 - Lunar Dragon (Cape Flight) Source: ThirdLavaDolphin
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Small Only
Clouds Strat
The jump up to the clouds is luck based, and has a 3/5 chance of success. If missed, use the no cloud strat below.
Video: Donut Plains 3 - Small Only (Clouds) Source: Rezephos
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No Clouds Strat
Video: Donut Plains 3 - Small Only (No Clouds) Source: Rezephos
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