Cappy's Role & Captures

Learn about Cappy's unique abilities and how to capture enemies and objects in Super Mario Odyssey. Discover Cappy's role and essential capture techniques for a complete walkthrough.

Cappy is Mario's sentient hat and primary companion in Super Mario Odyssey. He is a Bonneter from the Cap Kingdom and is crucial to Mario's journey.

Cappy's Role:

1. Companion: Cappy travels with Mario, offering support and guidance.
2. Transformation: Cappy can transform into Mario's cap, allowing Mario to throw him.
3. Capture Ability: Cappy's most significant ability is to possess and control enemies and objects, granting Mario their unique skills. This is known as a 'Capture'.

How to Capture:

1. Throw Cappy: Press the 'Y' or 'ZR' button to throw Cappy.
2. Possess Target: Aim Cappy at an enemy or object that can be captured and press 'Y' or 'ZR' again while Cappy is near it. Mario will then possess the target.
3. Utilize Captured Abilities: Once captured, Mario can use the target's unique abilities, such as jumping higher, flying, or attacking.

Notable Captures:

• Frogs: Allow Mario to perform incredibly high jumps.
• Goombas: Enable Mario to stack into tall formations.
• Cheep Cheeps: Grant Mario the ability to swim and jump out of water.
• Chain Chomps: Let Mario break through certain obstacles with powerful lunges.
• Bullet Bills: Allow Mario to fly through the air and break blocks.
• Hammer Bros: Give Mario the ability to throw hammers.
• Spark Pylons: Used to travel between different areas within a kingdom.

Mastering Cappy's capture ability is essential for progressing through Super Mario Odyssey, solving puzzles, and defeating enemies.