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Boss Tricks: Ridley Air Form

Discovered by

CtrlAltDestroy2

(download video)

Notes:

Quickly end Ridley's air form by Boosting into him while he's on the ground.
It is believed that Boosting into Ridley allows him to be dealt infinite damage (forcing him into his Ground Form), much as how other enemies in the game are vulnerable to a well-timed Boost.