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Super Meat Boy 3D โ€“ All Bandage Locations

Every Collectible, Every Risk Rating, Every Unlock

Bandages are the primary collectible in Super Meat Boy 3D โ€” one is hidden in every level, always off the main completion path, and always in a dangerous or difficult-to-reach location. Collecting bandages serves two purposes: they unlock playable characters at specific thresholds, and they contribute to your 100% completion rating.

This complete Super Meat Boy 3D bandage locations guide covers all 60 Light World bandages across the three main worlds, organized by level with pickup strategies and a risk rating for each. Dark World bandages are separate collectibles counted independently for 100% completion.

Every bandage location entry includes: the bandage's position description, the optimal pickup strategy, the risk rating (how likely you are to die attempting it), and whether a specific character makes the pickup significantly easier.

Character Unlock Thresholds

10 ๐Ÿฉน
๐Ÿฉน Bandage Girl
First unlock โ€” floatier jump makes World 1 bandages easier
20 ๐Ÿฉน
๐ŸŸฆ Tofu Boy
High jump useful for vertical bandage positions
30 ๐Ÿฉน
Special Achievement
Halfway to full Light World bandage collection
40 ๐Ÿฉน
Special Cosmetic
Meat Boy alt skin
60 ๐Ÿฉน
๐Ÿ† Full Completion
All Light World bandages โ€” 100% Light World status

Risk Rating Scale

๐ŸŸข Low Reachable with minor route deviation. Death risk under 20% per attempt.
๐ŸŸก Medium Requires dedicated attempt. Death risk 20-50% per attempt.
๐Ÿ”ด High Significant danger. Multiple deaths expected. Death risk 50-80%.
๐Ÿ’€ Extreme Among the hardest pickups in the game. Frame-tight execution required.

๐ŸŒฒ World 1 โ€“ The Forest โ€” 20 Bandages

1-1 First Steps ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Top-left corner, above the second wall-jump platform

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Carry extra jump height off the first wall by jumping at the peak of wall slide. Two wall-jumps above standard path.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character works
1-2 Saw Garden ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Between the two saw loops at mid-point height

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash through the bandage during the same safe window as the level clear route. Don't stop moving.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's floaty jump gives extra time
1-3 Log Run ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Behind the first falling log spawn point โ€” upper right platform

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Rush past the first log spawn immediately at level start before first log falls.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s speed makes the opening rush easy
1-4 Crossing Paths ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Upper center, directly above the crossing point

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Wait for both saws to return to opposite sides then dash vertically through the crossing point.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's high jump reaches it without precise timing
1-5 The First Climb ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Behind the highest saw blade against the right wall

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash through the high saw blade's gap โ€” the window is approximately 0.6 seconds.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
1-6 Fire Floor ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Right wall, mid-height

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

After clearing the left wall saw section, wall-jump to the right wall and climb to the bandage before continuing to exit.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's extended wall-run is helpful
1-7 Slam Introduction ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Side alcove at 2/3 depth of the shaft

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

After second saw pair, dash sideways into the alcove. Grab bandage and slam out.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
1-8 Moving Platforms ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

On the third spike platform at its highest point

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Ride third platform to peak, grab bandage, immediately jump to fourth platform before third descends.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's jump height gives extra margin at the peak
1-9 Dash Panel Highway ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

High alcove after third dash panel

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Allow the third panel's boost to carry you naturally โ€” bandage height is the natural trajectory if undirected.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
1-10 Wall Run Debut ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

End of wall run surface just before jump point

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Auto-collect during wall run โ€” do not slow down, it collects on contact.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
1-11 Combination Lock ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

End of fire section, above fire pit

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash-cancel jump from last moving platform toward the bandage platform. Requires dash-cancel technique.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's floaty jump extends time over the fire pit
1-12 Spiral Saws ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center of the spiral

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Enter center at widest spiral point and exit immediately. Only attempt after level is cleared once.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s dash distance helps enter and exit fastest
1-13 The Gauntlet ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Above middle section โ€” requires slam-launch

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Slam-launch from last moving platform in middle section. Dedicated bandage run recommended.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's jump height reduces slam-launch precision required
1-14 Mirror Maze ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Dead center at axis of symmetry

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Approach from either side at midpoint โ€” grab during low jump over central saw blade.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
1-15 Pre-Boss Sprint ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Top right corner, behind last saw blade

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Post-clear dash to top-right corner before exit trigger activates.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for post-clear speed
1-16 Falling Forest ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center column (highest debris zone)

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Rush to center, grab, dash out. Accept high death risk โ€” pure execution run.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s speed minimizes center exposure time
1-17 Saw Symphony ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Requires counter-wave movement

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash opposite wave direction during gap's return travel. Very precise timing.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No character advantage โ€” pure timing
1-18 Fire and Ice ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

On the most slippery ice platform

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Let the slide carry you to the bandage โ€” approach from opposite direction to your landing skid.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's lower speed reduces overshoot on ice
1-19 The Long Wall ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

False wall 4 jumps up โ€” hidden platform

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

On 4th wall-jump cycle, continue climbing the false dead end wall instead of redirecting.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's extreme wall-run suits the sustained climb
1-20 Into the Stumps ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Behind final obstacle cluster before exit

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Post-clear detour โ€” very high risk on an already demanding level. Use Dr. Fetus Jr.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. only recommended

๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ World 2 โ€“ The Junkyard โ€” 20 Bandages

2-1 First Crush ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Above the crusher's retracted position

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Wall-jump above crusher while retracted, grab bandage before it extends. 2-second window.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
2-2 Drip Zone ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Platform between two drip zones

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Both drips pause simultaneously for 1 second per cycle. Dash to platform and grab.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s dash speed covers the distance faster
2-3 Double Down ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

In the toxic pool area during deactivation

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pool deactivates 1.5 seconds per cycle. Dash in, grab, dash out.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
2-4 Conveyor Belt ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Below conveyor midpoint โ€” requires drop

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Drop off conveyor edge at midpoint, grab bandage below, slam-launch back up to exit.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character โ€” slam-launch timing is the only factor
2-5 The Gauntlet ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Junction between crusher and toxic pool sections

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Exit crusher section to coincide with pool deactivation. Grab bandage in the transition.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for transition speed
2-6 Live Wire ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Above barrier โ€” requires crusher and barrier alignment

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Wait for 12-second LCM alignment of both hazards. Enter only during that window.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” pure timing
2-7 Scrap Maze ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

On top of scrap wall at maximum extension

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Ride scrap wall to maximum, grab at top, jump to arena wall before retraction.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's jump height reaches top faster
2-8 Toxic Tide ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Lowest arena point โ€” accessible at maximum tide retreat

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Slam to floor during 1.5-second full retreat, grab bandage, slam-launch up.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” timing critical
2-9 Crane Operator ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Directly under the crane

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Full speed run + dash past crane. Combined velocity exceeds magnetic pull briefly.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. โ€” highest dash velocity essential
2-10 Phase Mastery ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Requires 4-hazard simultaneous alignment (every 12 seconds)

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pre-position at entry point and wait for the 12-second window. One shot per wait.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” pure timing and pre-positioning
2-11 Momentum Gate ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Mid-gap in air โ€” collected during optimal momentum carry jump

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Auto-collect with correct wall momentum carry technique โ€” inline with optimal path.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character with correct momentum technique
2-12 Stacked Crushers ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Side alcove between crushers 2 and 3

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash sideways into alcove during 2-second retraction window. 0.5 seconds to grab and exit.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for dash speed in and out
2-13 Toxic Maze ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center โ€” requires passing both corridor types

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Time transition at exact corridor activation switch. 0.5-second crossover window.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
2-14 Slam Shaft ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Side alcove at shaft halfway point

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Hold sideways during slam descent at halfway point to drift into alcove. Grab and slam-launch out.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
2-15 Junkyard King ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Most hazardous intersection โ€” 4-hazard alignment (every 24 seconds)

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Count 24-second LCM alignment. Wait at entrance โ€” only one attempt per 24-second cycle.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” pure patience and timing
2-16 Conveyor Storm ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Isolated platform between opposing conveyors

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Jump off right-pushing conveyor at peak โ€” launches to isolated platform. Grab and dash back.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
2-17 Electromagnetic Storm ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Above barrier 4 โ€” ceiling platform

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

At barrier 4, wall-jump above instead of running through. Bandage on ceiling platform.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's jump height reaches ceiling faster
2-18 Crane Chaos ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center of three overlapping magnetic fields

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Slam-launch through center at maximum vertical speed โ€” vertical momentum partially overcomes horizontal pull.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Headless Meat Boy's balanced stats handle this best
2-19 Toxic Tower ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

At highest toxic pool level on platform above pool

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Time wall-run exit to pool's maximum retraction. Bandage on platform immediately above.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's extended wall-run duration helps
2-20 Into the Compactor ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Hidden upper path above final crusher cluster

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Post-clear: wall-jump above the last crusher cluster to find hidden upper path to bandage.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's high jump accesses hidden upper path more easily

๐Ÿญ World 3 โ€“ The Factory โ€” 20 Bandages

3-1 First Contact ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Above laser grid on ceiling ledge

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Wall-jump above grid during deactivation, grab on ceiling ledge, drop before reactivation.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
3-2 Piston Press ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Behind piston in retraction zone

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Dash into retraction zone immediately after piston fires and begins retracting.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for entry speed
3-3 Depth Debut ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Mid-depth platform between two laser depths

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Both grids off simultaneously for 0.8 seconds every 4 seconds. Time depth jump precisely.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No character advantage โ€” pure timing and depth judgment
3-4 Shredder Run ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Shredder belt surface โ€” requires ground-level hop

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Minimal jump height hop at exact bandage position over the shredder surface.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Bandage Girl's floaty jump makes precise low-height jumps harder โ€” use Meat Boy
3-5 Grid Maze ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Dead-end corridor โ€” opens when grids 1 and 3 off simultaneously

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

0.5-second window every 6 seconds. Pre-position at dead-end entrance.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for entry speed
3-6 Z-Axis Gauntlet ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Deepest-depth platform โ€” furthest Z position

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Align with furthest background grid line. Pure depth-axis jump.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” pure depth judgment
3-7 Piston Corridor ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

On top of 4th piston when extended upward

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Jump on top of extended piston when it fires upward โ€” grab bandage before retraction.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Tofu Boy's high jump provides extra time on the piston
3-8 Forge Run ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Below conveyor โ€” requires drop and slam-launch

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Drop below conveyor during molten drop gap, grab, slam-launch back above belt.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
3-9 Laser Web ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center of web โ€” 0.2-second window every 8 seconds

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pre-position at center edge. Dash to center at alignment. Frame-tight.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s dash speed is essential
3-10 Depth Test ๐ŸŸข Low
๐Ÿ“ Location

Two depth positions behind standard path

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pure backward depth-axis jump โ€” no horizontal movement. Medium height.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character โ€” this is a training level
3-11 Full Factory ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Laser zone side platform โ€” 0.6-second multi-grid window

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pre-position at exact entry point before window opens. Requires memorizing grid sequence.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. for entry and exit speed
3-12 Piston Storm ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Center of piston cross โ€” 0.3-second simultaneous retraction

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Slam-launch to center during retraction and immediately dash out.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” frame-tight execution only
3-13 Clip Corner ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Behind wall geometry โ€” requires wall clip

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Execute wall clip at upper-right corner at 40ยฐ approach angle during dash.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” clip consistency is character-independent
3-14 The Shortcut ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

On long route โ€” alcove at 2/3 through

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Take the long route specifically. Bandage is in an alcove โ€” straightforward collection.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Any character
3-15 Factory Heart ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Depth-far platform in piston gauntlet

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

During piston safe window, make depth jump backward to far platform. Grab and depth-jump back.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” pure depth and timing
3-16 Laser Symphony ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Corner โ€” two non-adjacent groups simultaneously off (0.3 seconds every 8)

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Pre-position. Dash in at alignment. One of the hardest Forest bandages.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr. only
3-17 Piston Rain ๐ŸŸก Medium
๐Ÿ“ Location

Far left after wave passes โ€” floor accessible briefly

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Let wave pass completely right, run left immediately to bandage before next wave.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: Dr. Fetus Jr.'s speed covers left-side distance fastest
3-18 Depth Nightmare ๐Ÿ”ด High
๐Ÿ“ Location

Depth position 6 โ€” backward depth jump from position 7

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Reach position 7, hold reverse-depth direction, standard jump to position 6.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No character advantage
3-19 Everything At Once ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Most hazardous intersection โ€” 3-timer alignment (12 seconds)

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

12-second LCM window. Only for 100% runs. Multiple hazard types during pickup.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage โ€” survival only
3-20 Into the Forge ๐Ÿ’€ Extreme
๐Ÿ“ Location

Hidden path right of boss door โ€” requires wall clip on door frame

๐ŸŽฏ Strategy

Wall clip on boss door frame. Extremely difficult โ€” 100% completionists only.

๐Ÿง‘ Best Character: No advantage

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

How many bandages are in Super Meat Boy 3D? +

There are 60 Light World bandages (one per level across 3 worlds ร— 20 levels) plus 60 Dark World bandages. Total collectible count is 120 bandages for 100% completion.

What do bandages unlock in Super Meat Boy 3D? +

Bandages unlock playable characters at 10, 20, and 60 Light World bandages collected. Additional cosmetic unlocks occur at the 30 and 40 thresholds.

Do I need all bandages for 100% completion? +

Yes. 100% completion requires all 60 Light World bandages plus all 60 Dark World bandages, all characters unlocked, all Light and Dark World levels completed, and all Steam/console achievements obtained.

Which bandage is the hardest to collect? +

The hardest standard bandages are 3-9 (Laser Web center โ€” 0.2-second window), 3-12 (Piston Storm center โ€” 0.3-second window), and 3-13 (behind wall clip geometry). All three require near-perfect execution.

Can I collect bandages on any character? +

Yes. Any playable character can collect any bandage. However, certain characters make specific bandages significantly easier โ€” Dr. Fetus Jr. is best for speed-based pickups, Tofu Boy for height-based ones, and Bandage Girl for sustained aerial positions.