Fort Cobalt
| Fort Cobalt | |||||||
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 Mario standing in front of a troop of Shy Guys training. | |||||||
| How to access | Obtain the blue Mini Paint Star from Cobalt Base | ||||||
| Paint Stars | 
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| Colorless spots | 21 | ||||||
| Things | 
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| Boss | Ludwig | ||||||
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- “The enemy's secret superweapon is vulnerable to Tail attacks!”
- —Huey, Paper Mario: Color Splash
Fort Cobalt is a location from Paper Mario: Color Splash. The path leading here is unlocked after getting the Blue Mini Paint Star in Cobalt Base, and when the Blue Big Paint Star in here is rescued, it will color in the entire ocean at Violet Passage. Ludwig is the boss of this area. The Basin Thing can be found here.
Layout[edit]
Shortly after entering the area, Huey smells the blue Big Paint Star. Toad #19 of the blue Rescue Squad is in a cardboard box, and will go to his captain at Kiwano Temple after Mario talks to him. Mario must then hammer down a fence to progress, then navigate to a staircase. A Snifit announces to a group of Shy Guys that a spy is in the fort, and to get to them, Mario must hammer platforms to flip them around, then hammer down another fence. When Mario is spotted, the Shy Guys combine into five Shy Guy 5-Stacks. After Mario defeats them, the Snifit retreats, leaving behind three Tail cards. Toad #2 can be found hiding behind a crate and must be pulled three times. He initially yells at Mario, but then realizes who he is and apologizes.
The next area contains fences that cause Mario to take 30 damage if he hits the wrong one, after which they reshuffle. Mario must use the Paint Hammer to keep track of which fences are and are not electrified. During this section is a Basin that falls on Mario if he triggers its trap, and he can then squeeze it. The final fences, instead of electrocuting Mario, cause him to fall into a lower area with Ninjis and green Shy Guys, and he must start from the beginning. Rescue Squad Toad #18 then leaves after Mario finishes the section.
The third area of the base contains a Prisma Café to the left. This is the only one where Mario can purchase a Magma Burger, which costs 200 Coins and is necessary to navigate Redpepper Volcano with Draggadon. Additionally, there is a "special" which costs 100,000 Coins, but if the player chooses this option, no coins will be paid and the owner will inform Mario that he is a spy investigating the fort, and will give him some Tail cards while saying they should be effective against the enemy's new weapon. Inside the middle locker is Toad #4 of the blue Rescue Squad. Toad #3 is standing in place, disguised as a blue Snifit that must be beaten in battle first. Blue Rescue Squad Toads #8-#17 are all hiding in a vent and must be knocked out with the hammer. Progressing forward is a flipping platform which, after Mario restores its color, must be flipped to reveal Toad #20 hiding on the other side.
By going to the 2nd floor of the café and entering the door, Mario enters a gym-like room. Toad #7 is on the exercise rack, Toad #6 is on the treadmill, and Toad #5 is doing squats. Before each one can be recruited, its Whistle Snifit trainer must be defeated. By painting in the cabinet and entering the pipe inside, Mario will find blue Rescue Squad Toad #21 hiding in the corner, and can then hammer a piece of the wall to create a shortcut back to the entrance.
With all the Rescue Toads saved, Mario can battle Ludwig. To reach his arena, he must stand on a yellow step in the third area and have two moving platforms aligned so that they form a rectangle shape. After using Cutout, he enters a port area with Ludwig's Super Ludship approaching. To deflect its cannonballs, Mario must use the Tail card. Ludwig then summons two Koopa Paratroopas. If the Koopa Paratroopas are defeated and another cannonball is deflected, two Spikes appear on deck. Once the Spikes and another cannonball are countered, the Ludship goes down and Ludwig emerges in the Super Ludsub.
The Ludsub cannot be attacked due to floating in the water. Mario must use the Balloons Thing from Plum Park to lift the Ludsub out of the water and make it vulnerable to attacks. After attacking it again, it blows up, and Mario battles Ludwig directly. Once defeated, Ludwig admits that he stole the Big Paint Star as a trap because he wanted to fight Mario, and accepts defeat. Two Shy Guys on a raft enter with the Big Paint Star and give it to Mario and Huey. When Mario collects it, it colors in the sea at Violet Passage.
Enemies[edit]
Red Shy Guys
Yellow Shy Guys
Green Shy Guys
Blue Shy Guys
Pink Shy Guys
Yellow Spike Guys
Blue Spike Guys
Pink Spike Guys
Red Snifits
Blue Snifits
Red Slurp Snifits
Yellow Slurp Snifits
Red Whistle Snifit
Green Whistle Snifit
Blue Whistle Snifit
Koopa Paratroopas (boss battle only)
Spikes (boss battle only)
Super Ludship (boss)
Super Ludsub (boss)
Ludwig (boss)
Required Thing(s)[edit]
- Balloons (to lift the Ludsub into attacking distance)
Collectibles[edit]
Additional items not included: Globs of paint/random Coins from hammering/breaking random objects, items from Spinning Door and drinks from Prisma Café.
Field/Given/Objects[edit]
| Item | Icon | Location | Location Image |
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| Basin |
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In the second scene, on the right after the third set of fences appears. Mario must hammer the fence in front of it and take damage before he can claim it. Required to progress. | .png)
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| Colorless Big Jump Battle Card | 
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In the third scene, found in the left locker. | .png)
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| Coin | 
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In the first scene, found on the first flipable platform. | .png)
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| In the secret scene (by failing at the fourth set of fences found in the second scene and falling into the hole), 2 in the northeastern corner. | .png)
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| In the third scene, 2 found in the middle and right lockers. The Coin in the middle locker appears only after the blue Rescue Toad hiding there leaves. | .png)
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| 3 in the first scene, found in the part first accessible by a pipe found in the fourth scene. By hammering a wall, Mario creates a shortcut between the scenes and on later visits, Coins can be collected right away. | .png)
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| Fishing Pole | 
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In the third scene, given by the Prisma Café barista when buying Magma Burger for the first time. Required to progress. | .png)
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| Frog Suit Battle Card | 
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In the fourth scene, in the middle locker. | .png)
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| Heart | 
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In the first scene, near the exit. | .png)
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| In the second scene, appears after successfully picking the right fence at the first/second/third set of fences. | .png) .png) .png)
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| In the secret scene (by failing at the fourth set of fences found in the second scene and falling into the hole), in the middle of the scene. | .png)
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| Magma Burger | 
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In the third scene, can be bought from Prisma Café for 200 Coins. Mario can hold only one at a time. Required to progress. | .png)
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| Spike Helmet Battle Card | 
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In the fourth scene, found in the right locker. | .png)
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| Tail Battle Card | 
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In the first scene, 3 dropped by a Snifit after Mario defeats the Shy Guy 5-Stacks. | .png)
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| In the third scene, buying the special from the Prisma Café barista for the first time rewards Mario with 3 cards. | .png)
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| In the fourth scene, found in the left locker. | .png)
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Colorless spots[edit]
| Location | Drop | Necessity | Location Image |
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 In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Jump Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Worn-Out Hammer x5 Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Hammer Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the crate past the first platform.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on top of a crate.
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 Coins, POW Block Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the ground.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the first area, on the wall.
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Coins, Tail Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, on the ground.
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Coins     Any combination of 3 Cards from Jump x2, Hammer x2, Big Jump and Big Hammer |
Optional | 
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| In the second area, on the ground.
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Coins  Any combination of 3 Cards from Mushroom, POW Block and Tail |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the ground.
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 Coins, Worn-Out Jump x3 Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the wall.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on a railing.
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Coins, Tail Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the ground of the 2nd floor of the café.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the ground.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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| In the third area, on the wall.
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 Coins, Hopslipper Battle Card |
Optional | 
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 In the third area, on a rotating platform.
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Coins |
Required | 
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| In the third area, on the wall.
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Coins, POW Block Battle Card |
Optional | 
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| In the gym, on the cabinet.
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Coins |
Optional | 
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There is also one colorable place which isn't a Colorless Spot:
| Description | Necessity | Location Image (unrevealed) | Location Image (revealed) |
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| In the first area, in the northeast of the top part of the area. Coloring it in creates a platform leading to a Spinning Door. | Optional | .png)
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? Blocks[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
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Tail |
In the first scene, in the lower part, in front of the fence. | 
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 Hammer x2 (colorless) |
Same scene, in the north of the lower part. | 
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 Iron Jump x2 (colorless) |
Same scene, above the second flip-able platform in the upper part. | 
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 Big Hammer (colorless) |
In the scene after failing to choose the right fence at last set of fences, in the northeast. | 
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Iron Jump x2 (colorless) |
In the third scene, above the left flip-able platform. | 
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Cutouts[edit]
| Location | Reward | Hint | Image |
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| After Mario falls down from hitting the last fences, on a container in the back of the room. | Tail, Spike Helmet, Frog Suit |
Fort Cobalt, underground, on a materials container... | 
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| In the third area, while standing on the yellow step as two rotating platforms are aligned. | Required for completion | None | 
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Record[edit]
 Fort Cobalt - Plays in Fort Cobalt | File info |
| Shy Guy Squad - Plays before battling the Shy Guy 5-Stacks | File info |
| Super Ludship - Plays during the Super Ludship's introduction | File info |
| Battle with Ludwig - Plays while battling Ludwig | File info |
| Prism Waltz - Plays during the dance after collecting the blue Big Paint Star | File info |
Gallery[edit]
Sprites and models[edit]
World map icon
Super Ludship's and Super Ludsub's Concept Art
Model of a rotating panel
Model of a cannonball
Screenshots[edit]
Mario and Huey enter Fort Cobalt.
Toad #19 hiding under a box.
Huey advises Mario on fighting a Silver Shy Guy.
A Snifit calls to his troops.
The Shy Guys combine into stacks.
Huey's comment after Mario defeats the Shy Guy 5-Stacks.
The Spinning-Door found in the level
Blue Rescue Squad Toad #2 yells at Mario after pulling him three times.
Toad #18 watches Mario pass the fences.
Huey is suspicious about the Basin.
A Bob-omb ignites near Mario.
Mario in a lower area with Ninjis.
The Prisma Cafe.
Toad #3 after being defeated while disguised.
Toad #4 in the locker.
Toads #8-#17 come out of the vent.
Toad #20 on the flipping platform.
Mario in the gym area.
Mario talks to Toad #5.
A Shy Guy cheers after the Whistle Snifit is gone.
Mario, Huey, and Toad #6 run on treadmills.
Toad #7 exercising.
Toad #21 in a hidden area.
Mario and Huey encounter Ludwig.
Ludwig riding the Super Ludship.
Koopa Paratroopas defend the Ludship.
Two Spikes aboard the Ludship.
The Ludship is sunk.
Ludwig in the Super Ludsub.
The Ludsub is lifted out of the water with the Balloons Thing.
Ludwig admits defeat.
Two Shy Guys arrive with the blue Big Paint Star.
Mario obtaining the Big Paint Star.
The sea at Violet Passage painted by the Blue Paint Star.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | コバルトドック[?] Kobaruto Dokku |
Cobalt Dock | |
| French | Fort Cobalt[?] | Cobalt Fort | |
| German | Kobalt-Kai[?] | Cobalt Dock | |
| Italian | Base Cobalto[?] | Cobalt Base | |
| Portuguese | Forte Cobalto[?] | Cobalt Fort | |
| Russian | Кобальтовая база[?] Kobal'tovaya baza |
Cobalt Base | |
| Spanish | Base Cobalto[?] | Cobalt Base |
Notes[edit]
- The blue Rescue Squad Toad hiding in a cardboard box, who claims to be "practically invisible in this inconspicuous cardboard box", is a reference to Konami's Metal Gear series, whose main protagonist often uses a cardboard box to hide from enemies. The Toad also mentions the discovery of a secret weapon, which is the main plot of the series.
