The Invasion 2 Any%

# Routing for The Invasion 2 any%

## Information

This page takes an in-depth look into the current optimal RTA (Real time attack) Route for a full-game any% run of The Invasion 2 and explains it thoroughly, assuming the player has a basic knowledge of the game's mechanics and is able to clear most levels quickly and consistently, with a grasp of common glitches and tricks often featured in SMBX runs in general. Please first read the article Guide: The Basics if you haven't already. This is to make sure you are aware of a good chunk of information useful for SMBX Speedrunning before diving into this category.

The current World Record of this category is held by UbuntuJackson, with a time of 28m 44s 736ms (IGT). Note that the route detailed in this page has several major differences compared to UbuntuJackson's run, that is because this page explains the *current* **optimal** route for this category, which is yet to be achieved.

A good time to initially aim for is under 30 minutes (IGT). With this route, a 26m run is theoretically achievable, albeit really difficult.

First, let's summarize what the main ideas of this run are:

1. Characters: This run features 3 of the 5 main playable characters. These are Toad, Peach and Mario. ()
2. Power-Ups: The Power-Ups used in this run are the following: Mushroom\*, Tanooki Suit and Hammer Suit. ()
3. Glitches: Glitches featured in this run include but are not limited to: Statue Glitches, Block Pushing, Peach Glitches, Boss Multi-hit, Fast pipe, among others.

## Overview

This section points out the current optimal route feasible for TI2 (The Invasion 2) any% RTA Runs with little detail. A generally good time for each level individually is listed along each level.

*Character used for each level is indicated. Power-Up obtained in levels that apply is indicated. Secret exits are denoted with a key.*

1 - level0 (The Bros. Pad)  \*starting level. **[3.104s]**

2 - level1 (Super Easy Road)  \*only level accessible after exiting level0 (Take the checkpoint to turn Toad big, as if he had taken a mushroom). **[Under 14.5s]**

3 - warp1 (Warp to Frosty Frost Frostlands)  \*after clearing level1, a path opens which splits to the right and upwards. Take the upper path. **[Under 8s]**

4 - level2 (White Savage Zone)   \*after exiting warp1, the new path gives access to this level. The Secret Exit must be taken with a Peach Double Jump. **[Under 30s]**

5 - level8 (Frigid Awesome Land)  \*after taking level2's Secret Exit, a path to this level opens downwards. The Secret Exit must be taken with a Peach Clip. **[Unknown "good" time, this strategy is still being analyzed]**

6 - level23 (The Mole Hole)  \*after taking level8's Secret Exit, a path to this level opens to the right. (At the bottom of the underground section, you can enter the water and go under the pipe at the left. A hidden block contains the Tanooki Suit) **[Under 1m 10s]**

7 - warp9 (Warp to Koopa Kingdom)  \*only path that opens after clearing level23. **[Under 8s]**

8 - dungeon4 (Dungeon of Inappropriate Phrases)  \*only path revealed after exiting warp9. **[Under 45s]**

9 - level24 (A Short Level)  \*only path revealed after clearing dungeon4. **[12.183s]**

10 - level25 (Pwnhammer Duece) \*only path revealed after clearing level24.