FLUDD 08/17 can use a total of four different nozzles. The normal water nozzle remains permanently available, while the second nozzle can be replaced by colored nozzle boxes. In addition to the Hover Nozzle available at the beginning, you can later unlock the Turbo and the Rocket Nozzle.
The four nozzles at a glance
| nozzle | Box | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Normal water nozzle | None | Remove goop, fight opponents and splash objects |
| Hover Nozzle | Blue | Carry Mario through the air for a short time |
| Turbo Nozzle | Gray | Very fast movement over land and water |
| Rocket Nozzle | Red | Mario shoot vertically up after a short loading time |
The Hover Nozzle
The Hover Nozzle has been part of FLUDD’s equipment from the outset. Hold the spray button while it is selected. Two jets of water carry Mario through the air for a short time.
The nozzle is particularly suitable for correcting failed jumps. Jump as far as possible and activate the Hover Nozzle only at the highest point. This will give you the greatest possible distance.
The Hover Nozzle also slows down a fall. Activate them just before landing to align Mario on a narrow platform.
Yoshi as a Prerequisite
The events of the Turbo and Rocket Nozzle are related to the progress in Delfino Plaza. Complete Pinna Park Episode 4 and defeat Shadow Mario with the Yoshi Egg. If you already have enough Shine Sprite but the next chase does not appear, you must first end this Yoshi event.
Unlock the Turbo Nozzle
Once you’ve collected at least 25 Shine Sprites and unlocked Yoshi, Shadow Mario reappears in Delfino Plaza. This time he is wearing the Turbo Nozzle.
Follow him through the city and meet him repeatedly with water. After his defeat, the gray nozzle box remains behind. Open it to unlock the Turbo Nozzle permanently in Delfino Plaza.
How to use the Turbo Nozzle
Hold down the spray button. After a short charge, Mario shoots forward at high speed. On the water, the movement turns into a fast glide.
Breaks through doors with a turbo symbol
Allows long jumps from ramps
Collect long coin rows particularly quickly
Is required for return to Delfino Airstrip
Open the Turbo Course in Delfino Plaza
Unlock the Rocket Nozzle
From at least 30 Shine Sprites comes Shadow Mario with the Rocket Nozzle. The prerequisite is that the previous events with Yoshi and the Turbo Nozzle were completed.
Spray it again until it drops the nozzle. The red nozzle box will thus become permanently available in Delfino Plaza.
How to Use the Rocket Nozzle
Hold the spray button until the nozzle is fully charged. Mario is then shot vertically. After a rocket launch, he suffers no drop damage during the landing.
Reache particularly high roofs and towers
Open access to Pianta Village on the Shine Gate
Is needed for the Shine Sprite on the lighthouse
Reache the grass field with the eight Red Coins
Is necessary for several Blue Coins
Fixed and transparent nozzle boxes
In the main worlds, many turbo and rocket boxes initially appear only as transparent holograms. They cannot yet be used.
Look within the world for the first fixed box of the same color. Once you have opened them, the previously transparent boxes are activated. The unlock is permanent for this area and is also preserved when switching to another episode.
Nozzle boxes in the main worlds
| World | Typical find areas | Important use |
|---|---|---|
| Bianco Hills | Village, upper wall and windmill area | High platforms and additional Shine Sprite |
| Ricco Harbor | Scaffolding, market hall and upper port platforms | Long distances across the water and high scaffolding |
| Gelato Beach | Beach, palm trees and mirror tower area | Tower, hidden coins and abbreviations |
| Pinna Park | Beach and Interior of the theme park | Park Roofs, Carousels and Blue Coins |
| Sirena Beach | Hotel area and selected hotel episodes | Hotel architecture and additional tasks |
| Noki Bay | Rocks near the waterfall | Fast ascent and high-altitude coins |
| Pianta Village | Village surface and bottom | High mushrooms, roofs and Blue Coins |
Which fixed nozzle box is available can depend on the selected episode. For a specific mission, therefore, additionally use the corresponding world solution.
Automatically replenish water
When opening a nozzle box, FLUDD’s water tank is completely filled. This applies even if you already wear the same nozzle. A box can thus be used as a fast water source.
Which nozzle should Mario wear?
For ordinary explorations, the Hover Nozzle is the safest choice. The Turbo Nozzle is suitable for long, flat stretches and water surfaces. The Rocket Nozzle is the best choice if you want to reach high roofs or platforms.