Lake la Mode stands as one of the most aesthetically distinct realms in Super Mario Odyssey, blending high fashion motifs with deep-sea exploration. This kingdom, primarily inhabited by the elegant Loch Ladies, is relatively compact compared to the sprawling Sand Kingdom, yet it hides its 42 Power Moons with remarkable verticality and clever environmental puzzles. Navigating the waters effectively requires a firm grasp of the capture mechanics, particularly the Cheep Cheeps and the unique zipper objects that define the architecture of this world.

Collecting every Power Moon in the Lake Kingdom is a multi-stage process. Some are available immediately upon arrival, while others require defeating the local Broodal boss, finishing the main story, or shattering the Moon Rock that falls after the credits roll.

The Initial Hunt: Story and Exploration Moons

When first arriving at the Odyssey landing site, the landscape seems tranquil, but the vertical cliffs and submerged ruins hold the first batch of collectibles. The progression here is tied closely to the Water Plaza, a grand domed structure that serves as the heart of the kingdom.

1. Broodals over the Lake This is the primary story objective. To secure this Multi Moon (which counts as three), you must reach the Water Plaza Terrace. The fight against Rango involves utilizing Cappy to flip his hats into trampolines. Once Rango is defeated, the terrace becomes a safe zone and opens up several subsequent moon spawns. It is advisable to tackle this first to unlock the kingdom's full potential.

2. Dorrie-Back Rider The giant blue creature, Dorrie, circles the main pool within the Water Plaza area. Finding this moon is straightforward: simply swim toward Dorrie and look at its back. While you can jump onto it as Mario, capturing a Cheep Cheep makes the aquatic navigation significantly smoother. The moon sits right on the creature's dorsal area.

3. Cheep Cheep Crossing Just above the underwater entrance to the Water Plaza, there are several small alcoves in the stone wall. To find this moon, capture a Cheep Cheep and swim into the specific indentation located near the ceiling of the tunnel. It is a simple "hide and seek" moon that rewards players for checking every nook and cranny.

4. End of the Hidden Passage Near the courtyard area, look for a flower jump pad that propels you to a high ledge. Here, you will find a large zipper. Capturing the zipper and pulling it down reveals a secret path through the cliffside. Following this passage to its natural conclusion leads directly to the Power Moon. This teaches the player that zippers are not just decoration; they are functional doorways.

5. What’s in the Box? At the very top of the Water Plaza, there is a grassy ledge with several wooden crates. One of these crates glows with a faint internal light. Breaking this specific crate releases the moon. To reach this area easily, use the bubble jets or the trampolines scattered around the plaza’s exterior.

6. On the Lakeshore Near the Odyssey landing point, keep an eye on the ground for a glowing spot in the sand. Performing a Ground Pound on this exact location will unearth a hidden moon. This is a classic Odyssey mechanic that rewards players for observing visual cues on the floor.

7. From the Broken Pillar Outside the Water Plaza, submerged in the water, lies a series of broken Greek-style pillars. One of these pillars is shorter than the rest and has a flat top. Ground pounding the top of this submerged pillar reveals a hidden Power Moon. It can be easy to miss if you are swimming too fast, so slow down and scan the seabed.

8. Treasure in the Spiky Waterway Within the tunnel filled with spikes (near the start of the kingdom), there is a hidden path. By capturing a zipper on the wall, you can open a new route. This path splits; taking the right-hand fork leads to a treasure chest containing the moon. This requires precise swimming to avoid the environmental hazards.

9. Lake Gardening: Spiky Passage Seed This is a time-intensive moon. You must locate a seed at the start of the spiky tunnel and carry it all the way to a pot located at the entrance of the Water Plaza. Once planted, the flower takes about 40 minutes of real-time play to bloom. It is best to plant this early in your exploration and return later once you have collected other moons.

Skill Challenges and Hidden Rooms

As you delve deeper into the Lake Kingdom, the challenges shift from simple observation to platforming precision and secret-finding.

10. Lake Kingdom Timer Challenge 1 Located on a small island near the lake's surface, a scarecrow awaits. Throwing Cappy at the scarecrow triggers a sequence of platforms that appear deep underwater. You must dive quickly and navigate the platforms to reach the moon before the timer expires. Using a Ground Pound dive is the fastest way to reach the bottom.

11. Lake Kingdom Timer Challenge 2 Found on the Water Plaza Terrace after defeating the Broodal. This scarecrow challenge focuses on vertical platforming. You will need to perform backflips or utilize the wall-jump mechanic to reach the peak of the temporary blocks before the moon disappears.

12. Moon Shards in the Lake Five purple shards are scattered across the main lake area. Most are tucked behind pillars or inside small underwater caves. Collecting all five will spawn a Power Moon near the center of the lake. This is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the underwater layout.

13. Taking Notes: Dive and Swim Near the Odyssey, a rainbow treble clef appears in the water. Touching it spawns a trail of notes. You must collect all the notes within the time limit. Since this is underwater, using the "Z-stroke" (pressing ZL + Y) is essential for the speed required to finish the loop.

14. Taking Notes: In the Cliffside Access an 8-bit pipe located on the wall near the Water Plaza. Inside this 2D section, you must collect a series of notes on moving platforms. It is a nostalgic nod to classic Mario physics and requires timing your jumps to match the platform's rhythm.

15. Lake Fishing In the courtyard pool, you will find Lakitu. Capture him and lower your lure into the water. Aim for the largest fish shadow. Once it bites, vibrate the controller and reel it in to reveal a Cheep Cheep that transforms into a Power Moon.

16. I Met a Lake Cheep Cheep! There is a Loch Lady standing on a small island who expresses a desire to see a Cheep Cheep up close. Capture a Cheep Cheep from the lake and jump out of the water into the small pool right in front of her. She will reward your effort with a moon.

17. Our Secret Little Room On the ground floor of the Water Plaza, look behind the massive pillars. There is a hidden alcove that leads to a secret room where a Loch Lady is hiding. Simply speaking to her is enough to earn this moon. It’s a classic "hidden in plain sight" secret.

18. Let’s Go Swimming, Captain Toad! Captain Toad is found at the very bottom of the deep circular pool inside the Water Plaza. To reach him without drowning, it is highly recommended to capture a Cheep Cheep first. He will give you the moon just for finding him in such a remote spot.

Advanced Zippers and Special Outfits

The later moons in the Lake Kingdom focus on the kingdom's theme of fashion and its unique zipper mechanics.

19. Shopping in Lake la Mode Visit the Crazy Cap shop inside the Water Plaza. You can purchase one Power Moon for 100 gold coins. This is available as soon as you have the funds.

20. A Successful Repair Job After the Broodal fight, a secret room opens up on the lake's southern side. Inside, you must manipulate a stone puzzle to complete a statue. It involves capturing a piece of the statue and rotating it into the correct orientation. It’s a spatial reasoning puzzle that isn't too difficult but requires a bit of patience.

21. I Feel Underdressed To get this moon, you must buy the Swimwear outfit and goggles from the Crazy Cap shop using regional (purple) coins. Wear the outfit and talk to the Loch Lady guarding a locked door in the Water Plaza. Inside, you will find a display case. Throw Cappy at the mannequin and hold the button to make it spin, eventually releasing a moon.

22. Unzip the Chasm Outside the Water Plaza dome, there is a small zipper on a rock wall. Unzipping it reveals a secret door. Inside, you must navigate a series of zipper-based platforms. The key is to unzip sections of the floor and walls to create paths while avoiding the micro-goombas. Clearing the area leads to the moon at the end.

23. Super-Secret Zipper In the same secret area as Moon 22, there is a hidden zipper. Before finishing the level, look for a spot where you can create a path to a seemingly blank wall. Unzipping this hidden section reveals a secret side room containing an additional moon.

24. Jump, Grab, Cling, and Climb On the roof of the Water Plaza, there is a door leading to a platforming challenge involving moving blocks and trampolines. This level tests your ability to time jumps and use Cappy to activate springboards. Reaching the end rewards you with the moon.

25. Jump, Grab, and Climb Some More Inside the same challenge area as Moon 24, look for a hidden flower springboard near the final moving blocks. Instead of heading to the exit, use this springboard to reach a high treasure chest. This is the "hidden" moon of the secret area.

Post-Game and Moon Rock Content

After completing the main story and returning to the Lake Kingdom, new opportunities arise. The most significant change is the arrival of the Moon Rock, which adds nine additional moons to the map.

26. Secret Path to Lake la Mode! This moon is actually accessed via a warp painting found in another kingdom (usually the Seaside Kingdom or Metro Kingdom, depending on your play order). Traveling through the painting will teleport you to a high, isolated ledge in the Lake Kingdom where the moon sits.

27. Found with Lake Kingdom Art Check the hint art near the Odyssey. It shows a location in the Cascade Kingdom. Travel there and Ground Pound the spot indicated by the art (near the fossil) to claim this moon.

28. Taxi Flying through Lake la Mode Use the binoculars near the Odyssey to scan the sky. You will see a taxi being carried by a hat-ship (the Metro Kingdom taxi). Keep your gaze fixed on it for a few seconds, and a Power Moon will eventually spawn and descend to the map.

29. That Trendy "Pirate" Look Once you have access to the Pirate outfit (purchased in other kingdoms post-game), wear it and speak to the Loch Lady who wants to see various styles. She will reward you for your fashion sense.

30. Space is "In" Right Now Similar to Moon 29, but you must wear the Space Suit (available post-game) to satisfy the fashion-conscious NPC.

31. That "Old West" Style Wear the Cowboy outfit and speak to the same Loch Lady. This completes her trio of fashion requests.

32. Lake Kingdom Regular Cup Find the Koopa Freerunner near the Odyssey. Winning the race against the Koopas requires efficient movement. A tip for this race: capture a Cheep Cheep early to cross the water sections much faster than swimming as Mario.

33. Peach in the Lake Kingdom After defeating Bowser, Princess Peach begins her world tour. You can find her standing on the Water Plaza Terrace. Simply talk to her to receive a moon as a souvenir of her travels.

Breaking the Moon Rock (Moons 34-42)

Once the Moon Rock is shattered, nine new glowing icons appear on your map. These are often in high-altitude or very deep locations.

34. Behind the Floodgate Return to the area near the entrance to the spiky tunnel. A new moon is floating behind a gate that was previously inaccessible. You will need to use the zipper nearby to open the path.

35. High-Flying Leap High above the lake, near the entrance to the Water Plaza, a moon hangs in the air. You will need to jump from the highest point of the plaza or use a well-timed cap-jump from the surrounding cliffs to reach it.

36. Deep, Deep Down In the deep hole where Captain Toad was found, a new moon has appeared. It sits at the very bottom, requiring a long dive. Again, a Cheep Cheep capture is the safest way to ensure you don't run out of air.

37. Rooftop of the Water Plaza A moon is now hovering directly above the center of the Water Plaza dome. Accessing the roof and using a long jump or Cappy dive will allow you to snag it.

38. Bird Traveling over the Lake A glowing bird now circles the kingdom. You must intercept it—either by standing on a high point and throwing Cappy as it passes or by jumping into it. The bird’s flight path is consistent, so find a spot where it flies low and wait.

39. Love by the Lake A Goombette has appeared on a high ledge. You must capture a Goomba (found near the Water Plaza), stack them if necessary, and bring them to her. However, in the Lake Kingdom, you often have to use the flower pads to launch the captured Goomba up to her platform.

40. Lake Kingdom Master Cup This is a harder version of the Koopa Trace. The gold Koopa is much faster and uses advanced movement techniques like long jumps and Cappy rolls. To win, you must be nearly flawless in your pathing, especially through the water.

41. Waves of Poison: Hoppin’ Over Enter the new gray pipe that appeared after the Moon Rock broke. This leads to a challenge involving a Frog capture and rising poison levels. You must time your jumps perfectly to stay above the poison while collecting the moon at the end.

42. Waves of Poison: Hop to It! Inside the same poison challenge as Moon 41, there is a second moon. It is hidden on a side platform that requires a risky detour from the main path. Look for it as the poison level fluctuates; you will need to be quick to grab it and return to safety.

Technical Tips for Efficient Collection

To master the Lake Kingdom, you should focus on two primary mechanics: Oxygen Management and Zipper Momentum.

When swimming as Mario, your oxygen meter is a constant threat. However, capturing a Cheep Cheep completely removes this limitation, allowing you to explore the seabed indefinitely. Cheep Cheeps also have a superior vertical attack/dash that can be used to break crates or hit switches underwater.

Zippers are the other key element. When you capture a zipper, you aren't just opening a path; you are often creating a physical platform or removing a barrier. In the secret areas, pay close attention to the sound cues. A zipper that can be unzipped often has a distinct metallic sheen.

Finally, remember that the Lake Kingdom's verticality is its greatest trick. If you can't find a moon on the map, it is likely directly above or below you. Use the R-stick to tilt the camera fully up or down while exploring the Water Plaza to spot moons clinging to the ceiling or hidden in floor grates. With these 42 moons collected, you will have fully mastered the land of beauty and clear water.