Super Mario Odyssey Movement Guide: Cappy, Jumps, Rolls & Captures

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Super Mario Odyssey Movement Guide: Cappy, Jumps, Rolls & Captures

Super Mario Odyssey expands Mario's traditional movement by adding Cappy. Nintendo specifically highlights Cap Throw, Cap Jump and Capture alongside familiar Mario techniques such as wall jumps, triple jumps, ground pounds and backwards somersaults.

Basic Movement Still Matters

Cappy adds new options, but normal Mario movement remains the foundation.

Practice:

• Running.
• Jumping.
• Changing direction in the air.
• Landing accurately.

Cap Throw

Nintendo describes Cap Throw as one of Mario's key new moves.

Cappy can be thrown to:

• Hit enemies.
• Interact with objects.
• Set up additional movement.

Cap Jump

Nintendo explicitly documents Cap Jump: throw Cappy and bounce off him to reach new places.

This can help:

• Extend a jump.
• Reach distant platforms.
• Recover from slightly short movement.

Do Not Use Cap Jump Without Looking Ahead

The extra distance is useful only if you understand where Mario will land.

Check the destination before committing to a long movement sequence.

Capture

Cappy allows Mario to Capture certain enemies, animals and objects.

A Capture may provide entirely different movement.

Learn Each Capture's Purpose

When taking control of something new, test:

• How it moves.
• Whether it jumps.
• What environmental obstacles it can handle.
• What special action it provides.

Captures Are Exploration Tools

Nintendo specifically describes captured creatures and objects as ways to progress through the game and uncover hidden collectibles.

Wall Jump

The wall jump remains part of Mario's classic movement set.

Use nearby walls to gain height or recover from routes that appear blocked from the ground.

Triple Jump

Mario can still build into a triple jump through successive jumps while moving.

It is useful when you have enough open ground to establish the sequence.

Ground Pound

Ground Pound is both an interaction tool and part of Mario's movement vocabulary.

Look for places where downward force may:

• Activate something.
• Reveal something.
• Help connect another movement action.

Backwards Somersault

Nintendo lists backwards somersault among Mario's familiar returning techniques.

It can provide quick vertical movement without needing a long running setup.

Rolling

Nintendo also highlights rolling as one way Mario can travel around kingdoms.

Rolling is especially useful when you have open ground and want to cover distance quickly.

Use Terrain for Momentum

Slopes and open paths can make rolling more useful than simply running everywhere.

Movement Chains

Odyssey rewards combining techniques rather than treating each one separately.

A route may involve:

1. A normal jump.
2. A Cap Throw.
3. A Cap Jump.
4. A wall interaction.
5. A landing onto another platform.

Do Not Learn Advanced Chains First

Master each piece separately before trying to connect several moves under pressure.

Explore Vertically

Power Moons are not always directly along the obvious horizontal path.

Look:

• Above buildings.
• Below ledges.
• Behind structures.
• Across gaps that require Cappy movement.

Use Captures to Change the Rules

When normal Mario movement appears insufficient, check whether a nearby Capture provides a different solution.

Do Not Assume Every Gap Needs a Perfect Jump

The game may provide:

• Cappy.
• A Capture.
• A nearby wall.
• A hidden alternate route.

Practice in Safe Areas

Use low-risk areas to practice:

• Cap Throw timing.
• Cap Jump distance.
• Wall jumps.
• Rolling.

Movement Practice Routine

1. Practice normal jumps and landings.
2. Add Cap Throw.
3. Practice bouncing from Cappy.
4. Practice wall jumps.
5. Try rolling across open terrain.
6. Test every new Capture's movement.
7. Combine techniques when exploration requires it.

Common Movement Mistakes

• Ignoring Cappy during exploration.
• Attempting long chains before learning the basic pieces.
• Running everywhere instead of using rolls or Captures.
• Forgetting to look vertically.
• Assuming a difficult gap has only one solution.

Bottom Line

Super Mario Odyssey movement combines Mario's classic platforming with Cappy. Learn Cap Throw, Cap Jump and Capture alongside wall jumps, triple jumps, somersaults and rolling. The more movement tools you understand, the more routes and hidden Power Moons become accessible.