How to solve Rubik’s Cube 5×5: Easy Beginner Method
In this Rubik’s Cube 5×5 Video Tutorial, we learn to solve the 5×5 Cube in only 3 Steps using the easiest Beginner Method. This is a comprehensive Step by Step guide to learn to solve the Rubik’s 5×5 Cube in the easiest most basic way with the 3×3 Reduction Method
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Rubik’s Cube Tutorial Playlist:
How To Solve Rubik’s Cube 5×5 Video Tutorial
5×5 full tutorial Video coming soon.
Titles in the 5×5 (Supplemental) Tutorial Series:
5×5 Edge Flipping Fundamentals: (video coming soon)
5×5 L2C (Last 2 Centers): (video coming soon)
5×5 L2E (Last 2 Edges): (video coming soon)
5×5 Parity Intuitive: https://youtube.com/shorts/WUSzyB3Bl-8
5×5 Parity Algorithm Solve: (video coming soon)
5×5 Beginner Method WST: (video coming soon)
Until I complete the 5×5 Tutorial Series see these 4×4 as they have same underlying concept –
4×4 L2C (Last 2 Centers): https://youtu.be/gnBcpUzRrJU
4×4 Edge Flipping Fundamentals: https://youtu.be/g3WCRCI4Dh4
4×4 L2E (Last 2 Edges): https://youtu.be/ZPwSy8PweDM
4×4 Edge Parity Intuitive: https://youtu.be/mkwJRgwy4R4
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Understanding the 5×5 Speed Cube
The 5×5 Cube like the 3×3 has 6 sides of different colors and has fixed Center pieces unlike the 4×4.
The 4×4 Cube has 4 Center pieces for each of 6 Centers (24 total), 24 total Edge pieces which we will call Wings and 8 Corner pieces.
The Cubes shown are the standard Wester Color Scheme with Yellow opposite White, Blue opposite Green and Red opposite Orange. I refer to this as the BOGeR Color Order, with Yellow on Top and White on Bottom the color order going clockwise is Blue, Orange, Green, Red.
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Solve 5×5 Cube
3 Easy Step Beginner Method
Step 1: Solve Centers
Step 2: Pair Edges / Parity
Step 3: 3×3 Stage
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5×5 not Cube Terminology and Notation
Rubik’s 5×5 notation varies from 3×3 notation due to inner layers.
Official WCA 5×5 Notation:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#article-12-notation
General Notation Notes (link spec time in 2×2 tut notation)
Apostrophe (‘) = Prime = Counterclockwise turn
2 = Turn side 2 1/4 turns (180 degrees)
CW & CCW Turns are as if facing that side.
Axis Rotations same as other cubes.
Notation of Turns differing from 3×3
w = Wide turn of both Outer & Inner Layers
Lowercase Letter = Inner Layer turn only
Rw = clockwise turn of Right Outer & Inner layers.
Rw’ = counterclockwise turn.
r = clockwise turn of Right Inner layer only.
r’ = counterclockwise turn.
Lw = clockwise turn of Left Outer & Inner layers.
Lw’ = counterclockwise turn.
l = clockwise turn of Left Inner layer only.
l’ = counterclockwise turn.
So on and so forth for U, D, F, B.
Unofficial (older) Notation
Upper case & lower case = Wide turns
Rr = Rw, so on and so forth.
5×5 Cube Beginner Method Tutorial
Video Time Stamps
Step 1: Solve Centers (Top & Bottom)
Step 1: Solve Centers (BOGR)
Step 1: Solve Centers (Last 2 Centers)
Step 2: Pair Edges (Top & Bottom)
Step 2: Pair Edges (Last 4 Edges)
Step 2: Pair Edges (Last 2 Edges)
Step 2: Pair Edges (Parity Alg)
Step 2: Pair Edges (Parity Intuitive)
Step 3: 3×3 Stage
Conclusion (Message from Emily)
Step 1: Solve Centers
There are many methods to solve Centers and while we can start with any color we like, its better for beginners to start with the White Bottom Followed by the Yellow Top, then solve the rest in BOGR order, starting with Blue, followed by Orange, then Green & Red.
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In order to solve centers we want to form Bars which is 3 matching Center pieces connected, then join 3 bars together forming the Center. In order to form a Bar we just need to find 3 Center pieces and move them in a manner that they will connect forming a bar.
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After Solving the White then Yellow Centers we turn the Cube in its’ side with Yellow to the Right and White to the Left and solve the Blue Center followed by the Orange.
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Last Two Centers (L2C)
Now we are down to the last 2 Centers Green and Red, which will solve simultaneously. There are several possible patterns for the Last 2 Centers but they all solve with the same principle of forming bars. No need to memorize algorithms for each case.
L2C Case Examples intuitive solves:
Example Case 1: (video coming soon)
Example Case 2: (video coming soon)
Example Case 3: (video coming soon)
Example Case 4: (video coming soon)
Step 2: Pair Edges
Now we have to join 3 individual Edges or “Wings” into 3 piece Solved Edge Blocks. We can start pairing any edge colors we like but for beginners I recommend starting with the White Bottom first, then the Yellow Top, followed the sides last.
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Bottom White Edge – First (link to spot in video for each)
Yellow Top Edges – Next
Last 4 Edges
Last 2 Edges (L2E)
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Solve Rubik’s Cube 5×5 (L2E) Tutorial: text link here
5×5 Edge Parity
There is a 50% chance of getting an Odd Edge Parity in which all the Edge Blocks are solved except 2 outer Edge Wings are flipped opposite the middle Edge Wing.
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This is impossible on a 3×3 and is a result of an “Odd” number of inner slices while building the Centers. We can solve this with one of several long, difficult algorithms or we can solve it easily & intuitively so long as we “understand” basic edge flipping fundamentals.
The algorithm I use, is in my opinion is the easiest of all the long, difficult Edge Parity algorithms and can be used on 4×4 and 5×5 (maybe also on 6×6 & 7×7, I don’t own either yet, I need these tutorials to earn some money before I purchase lol).
5×5 & 4×4 Edge Parity Algorithm:
Rw2 B2 U2 Lw U2 Rw’ U2 Rw U2 F2 Rw F2 Lw’ B2 Rw2
Now that will be difficult and tedious to memorize but segmented into chunks it is manageable. For beginners I highly recommend first just learning the easy intuitive method to solve Parity. It’s the same intuitive method as the 4×4 Edge Parity.
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Odd Parity occurs due to an odd number of inner layer slices when building the Centers. In order to get out of Odd Parity “Turn Odd Parity OFF” and get “Even” just just need to make one 1/4 turn of an inner layer.
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We are then out of Odd Parity but have to fix our Centers with an “Even” number of inner layer 1/4 turns. That is easily done by shuffling and cycling Center Bars over and around until the Centers are back solved.
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Now we just have to fix the 3 Edge Blocks that we scrambled during the shuffle, but we are out of Parity and won’t get parity solving the remaining Edge Blocks.
For more info see my separate web post just on 4×4 & 5×5 Edge Parity intuitively and with Parity Algorithm along with practice strategies: link here
*Parity Video Timestamps*
00:00 Intro & Solve Edge “Odd” Parity
00:00 Fix Centers
00:00 Fix First 2 Edges
00:00 Fix Last 2 Edges
00:00 L2E Alternative Method
00:00 Conclusion
In order to use the Intuitive Method, it’s important that you fully “understand” edge flipping principles so if you haven’t seen my Edge Flipping Fundamentals Tutorial I recommend doing so before proceeding. It will help will all aspects of puzzle solving including intuitive logical solving as well as helping to understand why & how some algorithms work. It’s demonstrated on 4×4 & 3×3 but the principles apply to all n x n Cubes. Plus you’ll learn some cool tricks!
https://youtu.be/g3WCRCI4Dh4?si=cjiBcKMdAcYvLA68
Step 3: 3×3 Stage
The 5×5 Cube is now reduced to the equivalent of a 3×3 Cube and can be solved as such using your preferred method. Link to my 3×3 Method video tutorial here
Congrats you have learned to solve the Rubik’s Cube 5×5!
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