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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Wastes That Count Time Starry Locations and Missions Walkthrough

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Wastes That Count Time Stage

This is a walkthrough for the Wastes That Count Time stage in Kirby and the Forgotten Land Star-Crossed World DLC. See the location of all the Starries, how to complete the missions, and discover all the hidden locations!

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Wastes That Count Time Missions and Abilities

Missions List

Mission Starries
Checkmark.png Clear the stage
3
Checkmark.png Save the hidden Starries
4
Checkmark.png Light 5 lanterns in the wastes
1
Checkmark.png Clear the timed platforming sequence on top of the ship on your first try
1
Checkmark.png Defeat all enemies with Sign Mouth
1

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Wastes That Count Time Mission Completion Order

Area 1

Area 1 Missions
1 Light the 1st Lantern in the Wastes
2 Save the 1st Hidden Starry
3 Light the 2nd Lantern in the Wastes
4 Light the 3rd Lantern in the Wastes
5 Save the 2nd Hidden Starry
6 Save the 3rd Hidden Starry
7 Clear the timed platforming sequence on top of the ship on your first try
8 Light the 4th and 5th Lantern in the Wastes

Area 2

Area 2 Missions
1 Defeat all Enemies with Sign Mouth
2 Save the 4th Hidden Starry

Wastes That Count Time Hidden Starry Locations

1. On Top of the Pillar in the 1st Area

You can find the first hidden Starry on top of the pillar in the first area. You can get to the top by destroying the Purple Crystal on the left side to bring out the temporary platforms. These platforms will disappear after some time, so try to get the Starry quickly!

2. Behind the Shutter Located West of the 1st Area

You can find the second Starry on the west part of the first area. You must destroy the Purple Crystal using the Vending Machine and then walk towards the cracked shutter at the end.

Shoot the cracked shutter with the Vending Machine to open it up and get the Starry! Remember to do it fast as there is a timer for the summoned platforms.

3. On Top of the Pillar on the Ship in the 1st Area

You can find the third Hidden Starry on top of the pillar that will spawn on the ship once you destroy the purple flower. If you can finish it in first try, you will complete the other mission featuring this timed trial!

4. Finish in 1 Minute and 5 Seconds in the Sign Mouth Trial

You can get the final Starry at the end of the stage if you manage to finish the Sign Mouth Trial within 1 minute and 5 seconds. Just jump on the crown pillar at the end when you finish on time to get the Starry.

Wastes That Count Time Lantern Locations

1. Near the Huge Crater

You can find the first Lantern near the crater of the first area. You can light it up by getting a Fire Ability from an enemy.

2. Opposite Side of the 1st Lantern

The next Lantern is close to the first Lantern. You can find it on the opposite side of the first one.

3. Northeast of the Poison Puddle

You can find the third Lantern northeast of the first poison puddle in the first area. You will find it in between two small crystals.

4-5. Near the Ship

The last two Lanterns are located north of the ship. You should be able to spot both of them if you go on deck of the ship.

Wastes That Count Time Ship Timed Platforming Sequence

Video Playthrough

The Timed Platforming Sequence on top of the ship is located north of the first area. You must break the Purple Crystal on the deck to start the timed trial.

Wastes That Count Time Sign Mouth Enemy Locations

Video Playthrough

Most of the enemies can be seen along the way, but there are a few that requires you to break the crystals to see them. If you miss them, you can always try again by riding the Blue Star on the left.

Wastes That Count Time Secret HAL Room

Destroy 2 Crystals with Green Starry Coins

Destroy the two Crystals with Green Starry Coins to unlock the HAL Room. You can find the first one near the Star to the north. The other one is slightly on the west side, near the large crystal and small puddle.

Climb the Cliff on the Left on the Spawn Point

Return to the spawn area after destroying the crystals. Climb the cliff on the left once you get there to reach the cave where the HAL Room is located.

Destroy All Crystals

Destroy the 4 crystals to summon all HAL letters on the ground and reap its rewards. You can get the first one on the left, the second one on the letter H, and the last one on top of letter L.

HAL Room Locations: How to Find All Secret HAL Rooms

Wastes That Count Time Figure Locations

1. Timed Platform Sequence Before the Ship

You can get the first Figure by doing the timed platform sequence on the east side before the ship. You can activate the timed platform sequence by destroying the purple crystal on the right, on top of the metal structure.

2. In the Secret HAL Room

The second Figure is inside the Secret HAL Room. You will find it on the top left part of the Letter H after completing the HAL word.

3. Collect 5 Green Fragments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Collect the 5 Green Fragments after defeating the boss in the second area to get the next figure. You must cut the wires in the correct order to get all the fragments!

4. Finish Under 1:15 in the Sign Mouth Area

You can get the last Figure after finishing the Sign Mouth area within 1 minute and 15 seconds. You will be able to get the Figure on the second place stand after the Sign Mouth area.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Related Guides

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