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Candy Crush Saga Level 42 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

bring down 4 ingredients and score 20,000 points in 50 moves .

Candy Crush Saga Level 42 - Episode 4: Chocolate Mountains

Tips & Strategies

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Focus on removing licorice cages.

The licorices will prevent candies from dropping to the bottom. You'll want to take these out quickly so you have space to make special candies and get your ingredient to the bottom easily without blockers.

Use matches to drop ingredients whenever possible.

Even while you are removing licorice cages, if you see a match that will help you bring an ingredient down a little bit, then go for it. Every match that brings your ingredient closer to the bottom helps.

Use special candies + combos.

Once you begin opening up more space by removing more licorice, you should have room to make special candies . These will really help you get ingredients to the bottom quickly. Try making wrapped + striped candies or vertical striped candies. Remember, the direction of the striped candy is determined by the direction you move the candy in order to make the striped candy. If you move the candy down to make the striped candy, you will make a vertical striped candy.

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Video Walkthrough

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 42 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 42 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 42 is to bring down 4 ingredients and score 20,000 points in 50 moves .

Level 42 Cheat #1: Focus on removing licorice cages.

  • The licorices will prevent candies from dropping to the bottom. You'll want to take these out quickly so you have space to make special candies and get your ingredient to the bottom easily without blockers.

Level 42 Cheat #2: Use matches to drop ingredients whenever possible.

  • Even while you are removing licorice cages, if you see a match that will help you bring an ingredient down a little bit, then go for it. Every match that brings your ingredient closer to the bottom helps.

Level 42 Cheat #3: Use special candies + combos.

  • Once you begin opening up more space by removing more licorice, you should have room to make special candies. These will really help you get ingredients to the bottom quickly. Try making wrapped + striped candies or vertical striped candies. Remember, the direction of the striped candy is determined by the direction you move the candy in order to make the striped candy. If you move the candy down to make the striped candy, you will make a vertical striped candy.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 42 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 42 Video

Level 42 is an ingredients level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to bring down 4 ingredients and score 20,000 points in 50 moves . The level type first appears in level 11 and has now made over 150 appearances. In order to complete an ingredients level, a player must bring down the shown amount of ingredients to the bottom of the board. There two types of ingredients are cherries an hazelnuts. For every one collected, a player will receive 10,000 points.

How to Beat Ingredients Levels:

  • Wrapped candies will do fairly well for ingredients as well. These special candies will crush a large cluster of candies. Therefore, the wrapped candy should be used close to or directly below an ingredient.
  • Color bombs can also made a big impact in ingredient levels. For example, you can use one to remove a candy immediately blocking your ingredient or you can combine it with a striped candy to pretty much guarantee your ingredient's exit.
  • Striped candies are your best friends in ingredients levels. The reason behind this is that when they are activated, they will clear out an entire row(horizontal) or column(vertical) on the board. However, since vertically striped candies clear an entire column, they are far and away the best weapon in this level type. Always try to ensure that vertically striped candies and your ingredients are in the same column. When they are, the vertically striped candy will clear drop the ingredient in one swift and efficient move. For better results, align multiple candies in the same column.
  • As you progress further into the game, you will see your ingredients path to the bottom more and more obstructed by various blockers. To combat this, especially at the bottom, make sure to shift your ingredient to the a clear row or column.

Bonus Tip: Ingredient Drop Path

AI

Clear blockers in the drop path first. Vertical striped candies are your best friend - they punch through obstacles and push ingredients down fast.

Quick Facts

Level
42
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
bring down 4 ingredients and score 20,000 points in 50 moves .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 42?

bring down 4 ingredients and score 20,000 points in 50 moves .

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 42?

Level 42 typically provides between 15-30 moves depending on the difficulty. Check the top of your screen when starting the level to see your exact move count.

How do I bring down ingredients in Level 42?

Open ingredient lanes first, then play under the ingredients to drop them faster. Striped clears help open narrow funnels and remove blockers in the drop path.

What is the best strategy for Level 42?

Focus on creating special candies like striped candies and wrapped candies. Combining these special candies together creates powerful effects that can clear large portions of the board.

Is Level 42 hard?

Level 42 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 42?

The Lollipop Hammer is great for removing stubborn blockers. Color Bombs combined with Striped Candies can clear large areas. The Coconut Wheel creates striped candies that can help reach objectives faster.

Can I beat Level 42 without boosters?

Yes, all Candy Crush Saga levels can be beaten without boosters, though some levels may take a few tries to get the right candy combinations.

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sara's avatar
I have coconut wheels. They help a lot in these levels. Also color booms help. I hope everyone has a good day! Bye 4 now.
sara's avatar
I hope you can beat this tricky level everyone. I lov candy crush!!! LOL