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'''Komboos'''<ref>Walsh, Doug, and Epstein, Joe. ''Super Mario Odyssey'' Prima Official Guide. Page 345.</ref> are walking {{wp|giant kelp}}-like creatures with eyes found in the [[Lake Kingdom]] and [[Seaside Kingdom]] of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Their name is likely a reference to {{wp|kombu}}, a variety of seaweed used extensively in Japanese cuisine. They are normally found in chasms in Lake Lamode and Bubblaine, and if [[Mario]] swims to their spawning point, they will emerge and start walking in a swaying motion towards Mario with their four legs so their bodies can hit him accordingly, and attempt to swarm Mario. Mario can simply throw [[Cappy]] at them to take them out; however, they will continue to respawn from the same position. They can be found in green, yellow, and purple. Komboos also cannot be [[capture]]d.
'''Komboos'''<ref>Walsh, Doug, and Epstein, Joe. ''Super Mario Odyssey'' Prima Official Guide. Page 345.</ref> are walking {{wp|giant kelp}}-like creatures with eyes found in the [[Lake Kingdom]] and [[Seaside Kingdom]] of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. They have four legs, come in one of two heights, and can be green, yellow, and purple. Their name is likely a reference to {{wp|kombu}}, a variety of seaweed used extensively in Japanese cuisine. They are normally found in chasms in Lake Lamode and Bubblaine. If [[Mario]] swims to their spawning point, Komboo will emerge and start walking in a swaying motion towards Mario. They often appear in groups, adding to the challenge. Additionally, some Komboo walk on the ceiling of a cave. Komboo stick to their current platform and cannot fall off to pursue further. If lured far enough, a Komboo retreats into the ground and returns to its starting position.
 
In the Seaside Kingdom, activating certain [[glowing spot]]s cause a group of Komboos to appear surrounding the spot, though these do not respawn.
 
The [[Cap Throw]] defeats these enemies, further meaning they cannot be [[capture]]d. Attacks from other captured enemies can also defeat them. [[Jump]]ing on Komboo has no effect, but a [[Ground Pound]] defeats them. Defeating Komboo only offers brief respite, as they will continue to respawn from the same position.  
 
The "[[List of Power Moons in the Seaside Kingdom#Bubblaine Northern Reaches|Bubblaine Northern Reaches]]" [[Power Moon]] is obtained through fighting a number of these enemies at a group of glowing spots in Bubblaine, where each spot triggers a new set of spawns and obtaining the Power Moon makes them all sink back into the sand.


In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Kelp is replaced by Komboos.
In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Kelp is replaced by Komboos.
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|JapM=Elongation of「昆布」(''{{wp|Kombu|konbu}}'')
|JapM=Elongation of「昆布」(''{{wp|Kombu|konbu}}'')
|Fre=Kombouilles
|Fre=Kombouilles
|FreM=A pun on "kombu" and ''bouilles'' (a colloquialism for "face")
|FreM=Pun on "kombu" and ''bouilles'' (a colloquialism for "face")
|Ger=Kelpino
|Ger=Kelpino
|GerM=From "kelp" with diminutive suffix ''-ino''
|GerM=From "kelp" with diminutive suffix ''-ino''
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|ItaM=From ''alga'' ("kelp") and the female name "Agata"
|ItaM=From ''alga'' ("kelp") and the female name "Agata"
|Spa=Frondo
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|SpaM=Masculine form of ''fronda'' ("frond")
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Latest revision as of 21:26, October 14, 2024

Komboo
Artwork of the Komboo enemies from Super Mario Odyssey. According to The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, the short one is 4-meters tall. The long one is 8-meters.
Artwork of both Komboo variants from Super Mario Odyssey.
First appearance Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Latest appearance Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (2018)

Komboos[1] are walking giant kelp-like creatures with eyes found in the Lake Kingdom and Seaside Kingdom of Super Mario Odyssey. They have four legs, come in one of two heights, and can be green, yellow, and purple. Their name is likely a reference to kombu, a variety of seaweed used extensively in Japanese cuisine. They are normally found in chasms in Lake Lamode and Bubblaine. If Mario swims to their spawning point, Komboo will emerge and start walking in a swaying motion towards Mario. They often appear in groups, adding to the challenge. Additionally, some Komboo walk on the ceiling of a cave. Komboo stick to their current platform and cannot fall off to pursue further. If lured far enough, a Komboo retreats into the ground and returns to its starting position.

In the Seaside Kingdom, activating certain glowing spots cause a group of Komboos to appear surrounding the spot, though these do not respawn.

The Cap Throw defeats these enemies, further meaning they cannot be captured. Attacks from other captured enemies can also defeat them. Jumping on Komboo has no effect, but a Ground Pound defeats them. Defeating Komboo only offers brief respite, as they will continue to respawn from the same position.

The "Bubblaine Northern Reaches" Power Moon is obtained through fighting a number of these enemies at a group of glowing spots in Bubblaine, where each spot triggers a new set of spawns and obtaining the Power Moon makes them all sink back into the sand.

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Kelp is replaced by Komboos.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese コンブー[2]
Konbū
Elongation of「昆布」(konbu)
French Kombouilles[?] Pun on "kombu" and bouilles (a colloquialism for "face")
German Kelpino[?] From "kelp" with diminutive suffix -ino
Italian Algata[?] From alga ("kelp") and the female name "Agata"
Spanish Frondo[?] Masculine form of fronda ("frond")

References[edit]

  1. ^ Walsh, Doug, and Epstein, Joe. Super Mario Odyssey Prima Official Guide. Page 345.
  2. ^ Official Japanese Super Mario Odyssey Twitter