Admiral Bobbery
Explosive partner and sailor · Rogueport
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Admiral Bobbery is featured in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door — Explosive partner and sailor. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Original GameCube release; the Switch remake has changes not covered here.
Biography
Bobbery is a retired sailor whose reluctance to return to sea is rooted in grief. Learning his history is part of gaining the help needed for the voyage.
Appearance
Bobbery is an older Bob-omb with a naval hat, moustache and damaged-looking exterior.
Personality
He is gruff but compassionate, with experience and loyalty beneath his initial resistance. His story gives the pirate-themed chapter a more reflective tone.
Role in the story
His recruitment connects Rogueport’s residents with the expedition to Keelhaul Key. After joining, his explosive ability opens obstacles well beyond the island chapter.
Gameplay and encounters
Use his field bomb on appropriate cracks and switches, allowing for the delay. In battle, compare the area affected and FP cost before spending resources on a target that needs a simpler attack.
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