What is the Wario apparition?
Isabella Little
Updated on May 06, 2026
Apparently, the worst of these “personalization A.I.” glitches is known as the "Wario Apparition," a disembodied head that can be found in the basement of the game's castle. According to the theory, if you found the Wario Apparition, you'd suffer stroke-like symptoms and memory loss.
What causes the Wario apparition?
The apparition is allegedly caused by players' desire to see Wario in the game, and is empowered by observing it, with the implication of ill psychological symptoms if the console is not quickly turned off.What do I do if I see the Wario apparition?
To attack the apparition, the player had to stun Wario's floating head with a dive and then ground pound on its head. They had to do this five times before the Wario Apparition was finally defeated, where they seem to congratulate the player.Is Wario actually in Mario 64?
Role in Super Mario 64 DSIn Super Mario 64 DS, Wario is captured by Bowser's minions along with Mario and Luigi. Once he is unlocked, he is playable for the rest of the game. Wario is trapped by Chief Chilly and Luigi is the only one that can save him.