Whimsical Star

The Whimsical Star (気まぐれな星 Kimagurena Hoshi) is an item obtained in the Labyrinth.

Appearance[]

In the inventory, the Whimsical Star appears to be a cluster of three mostly white stars. In the freeware graphics the smallest star appears to have four points (shaped as cross) both in inventory and in game. In the remastered however item icon shows the smallest star in the shape of a circle, while in game it has five points.

In Cave Story+ and the DSiWare port, the Whimsical Star changes color depending on the difficulty set, or if Quote is wearing a holiday outfit.

Collection[]

Obtaining the Whimsical Star is only possible if Quote has the Spur in his possession. After retrieving the Spur, they can return to the Labyrinth and visit the Shop. Quote can then talk to Chaba, who will give the player the Whimsical Star and make a remark on how Quote already has "an ultimate weapon".

Function[]

The Whimsical Star can be equipped or unequipped from the player's inventory in the same manner as the Boosters. When the player charges their Spur to its maximum level while the item is equipped, three stars move around Quote. These stars are unimpeded by walls, allowing the player to chip away at enemies behind blocks, and deal 1-5 damage to enemies they touch. When Quote takes damage, he loses a star.