Editing Water

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{{about|the obstacle in the Super Mario franchise|the item in [[Paper Mario]]|[[Water (item)]]}}
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|image=[[File:SMW Mario swimming.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of [[Mario]] [[swim]]ming in water from ''[[Super Mario World]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1982|1982]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'']] franchise, '''water''' is a common, mostly harmless liquid that frequently serves as an obstacle and level theme. When entered, water can typically be navigated by [[swim]]ming through it. It often appears colored light blue, dark blue, or clear, and is seen many times throughout [[Mario]] and friends' adventures in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Water can contain a variety of enemies, such as [[Cheep Cheep]]s, [[Blooper]]s, [[Urchin]]s, and [[Cheep Chomp]]s.

==History==
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Jr.''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', the [[Vine Scene]] contains water at the bottom of the screen. In this appearance, it serves as a [[pit]].

====''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)====
In ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]], water appears in several stages. [[Mario]] can enter water and [[swim]] through it. However, enemies such as [[Bukubuku]] and [[Gessori]] can be found in water.

===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', water first appears in [[World 2-2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2-2]]. Enemies such as [[Blooper|Bloober]]s and [[Cheep Cheep]]s are commonly found in the game's underwater levels. A smaller body of water that does not take up an entire section of the level also appears in [[World 3-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 3-1]]. This type of water cannot be swum in, and it instead serves as a type of [[pit|bottomless pit]], causing Mario and Luigi to lose a life if they fall in.

Small, non-interactable bodies of water reappear in numerous levels in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', starting in [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-2]], though in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version, this type of water first appears in [[World 2-1 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 2-1]] instead (as the water in the former level is either replaced with lava or even removed altogether). Water that can be swum in and that takes up entire sections of levels also reappears, starting in [[World 3-2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 3-2]].

In the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of these games, water uses the same graphics as [[lava]] but colored blue instead of red. Small bodies of water are functionally identical to lava as well, since Mario and Luigi can fall through them and lose a life.

====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Non-interactable bodies of water also appear in various levels in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', such as [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4-1]], where they function as a type of botomless pit. Waterfalls are present in some levels, but are likewise non-interactable. [[Trouter]]s are a notable water enemy, usually found jumping in and out of water. [[Whale]]s are found exclusively in [[World 4-2 (Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4-2]], where they can serve as platforms to cross large bodies of water. Whales will also occasionally spray water out of their blow holes, which can be used to reach higher places. However, touching these water sprays from the sides causes the player to take damage.

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
Water appears in many levels throughout ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', first seen in [[World 1-5 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 1-5]]. Water can be found scattered in small pools in the ground, or taking up entire levels, and can be swum in in either case, as is the case for most games thereafter. Some levels such as [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 4-1]] feature water being poured out of pipes, which can also be swum in. In some cases, water contains enemies such as [[Boss Bass]], [[Lava Lotus]], and [[Jelectro]]s.

====''Super Mario Land''====
In ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', water is a staple element of the [[Muda Kingdom]], as it is present in every level of the kingdom. Unlike in other ''Super Mario'' games, Mario cannot swim in water and will lose a life if he falls into it in an on-land level. Mario uses the [[Marine Pop]] to traverse levels that are submerged in water.

====''Super Mario World''====
In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', water first appears in [[Yoshi's Island 4]], taking up the bottom part of the screen. It appears in many later levels as well, either placing the whole level underwater, or set in only in small sections.

====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====
In ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', water first appears in [[Hippo (level)|Hippo]], taking up much of the level, though the player is able to jump across platforms above it.

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
Water is a common world element in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. It first appears in the moat of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], and it appears many times in some of the levels themselves, such as [[Jolly Roger Bay]], the [[Hazy Maze Cave]], and [[Wet-Dry World]]. When Mario becomes [[Metal Mario]], he is able to walk under the water as he would on dry land. In lieu of an air meter, water slowly drains Mario's [[Health Meter|Power Meter]] if he is below its surface, and it restores his Power Meter if he is at the surface.

[[Snowman's Land]] also contains a hazardous type of water known as [[freezing water]].

====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
Water is a central game mechanic, as well as an obstacle and world element in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Mario can spray water using [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]], which is necessary to interact with many objects and enemies in the game, most notably to clean up [[goop]]. Splashes of water like those produced by FLUDD can also be produced by breaking [[Water Barrel]]s, dripping off Mario for a short time after he exits a body of water, and by [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s briefly before disappearing if they run out of [[juice]] (which itself functions mostly the same as FLUDD’s sprayed water, but with additional effects). These splashes of water annoy [[Pianta]]s and most other friendly characters if they come into contact with them, causing them to become angry at Mario.

FLUDD has a limited water tank, which can be refilled in bodies of water or by picking up [[Water Bottle]]s and coming into contact with water fountains found in some areas. Bodies of water appear in almost every level, particularly in the ocean around the edges of [[Isle Delfino]]. Water now drains Mario's air meter when he is below the surface in place of his Health Meter, and his air meter is restored if he is above the water's surface. If Mario enters water deep enough to swim in while riding a Yoshi, or dismounts a Yoshi in shallow water, the Yoshi disappears.

[[Bianco Hills]], [[Ricco Harbor]], and [[Noki Bay]] also contain [[slimy water]] in certain episodes. Slimy water deals damage to Mario if he stays on its surface, but it can be swum in normally (draining Mario's air meter) if he stays below the surface. Similarly, a substance known as [[hot water]] appears during the game's final boss battle against [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]], which causes Mario to recoil and take damage on contact. Despite its name, hot water does not resemble either real-world water or the game's ordinary water and appears to be a type of green slime.

====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
Water appears most commonly in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' in [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]], which mainly consists of beach-themed levels that contain water. However, water also appears in some levels outside World 3 as a key component.

====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
Stages dedicated to water appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', such as [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]], which mainly contains water-based missions.

====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
Water appears most commonly in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' in [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 4]], which mainly consists of beach-themed levels that contain water. However, water also appears in some levels outside World 4 as a key component.

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
Stages dedicated to water appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', such as [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]], which mainly contains water-based missions.

====''Super Mario 3D Land''====
Water appears occasionally in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', in levels such as [[World 3-2 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 3-2]].

====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
Water appears most commonly in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' in [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3]], which partially consists of beach-themed levels that contain water. However, water also appears in some levels outside World 3 as a key component.

====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====
Water appears most commonly in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' in [[Sparkling Waters]], which mainly consists of beach-themed levels that contain water. However, water also appears in some levels outside of Sparkling Waters as a key component.

====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
Water appears most commonly in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in [[Petal Isles]], which consists of beach-themed levels in the first few levels. There is also a Dolphin Kick [[Badge (Super Mario Bros. Wonder)|badge]] to help the player swim faster in water.

===''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''===
Bodies of water appear in many levels of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. The first level that has water is [[Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy]]. Yoshi automatically rises to the surface and can therefore can only swim near the surface of water in this game, although he may dive slightly deeper by jumping into water from a high place, which can be used to get under certain barriers. Deeper water can only be traversed as [[Submarine Yoshi]].

[[Yoshi's Egg|Egg]]s can be skipped along the surface of water, including after ricocheting off of walls, which is necessary to collect certain items as well as to damage [[Naval Piranha]].

Various enemies are found on the surface of water, such as [[Spray Fish]] and [[Nep-Enut]]s, and in deep water, such as [[Loch Nestor]]s and [[Preying Mantas]]. Cheep Cheeps appear both on the surface of water and underwater, known in English as Flopsy Fish when on the water's surface and Piscatory Petes when underwater.

===''Paper Mario'' series===
====''Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', water cannot be entered or even jumped over unless Mario is riding [[Sushie]], who allows him to swim over the surface and briefly dive beneath the surface. Mario can only start riding Sushie while standing on [[wooden dock]]s, so not all bodies of water can be traversed this way.

Sushie's [[Squirt (move)|Squirt]] and [[Tidal Wave]] moves involve her using water to attack enemies and have a water-elemental property, which allows them to deal additional damage to fiery enemies such as [[Lava Bubble]]s. Similarly, Sushie's [[Water Block]] move provides additional protection to Mario against fire-based attacks due to its water-based nature.

====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Mario can safely jump over water. However, if he lands in water, he is invariably attacked by [[Nibbles]], damaging him and forcing him back onto land, unless he is in [[Boat Mode]]. Boat Mode can only be activated while Mario is standing on special boat panels, similarly to Sushie's wooden docks, so much like in ''Paper Mario'' not all bodies of water can be safely traversed.

Bowser's [[World 2 (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|World 2]] platforming level features him underwater. While underwater, Bowser cannot jump out and is able to breathe fire at any hight.

====''Super Paper Mario''====
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', water is featured prominently in [[The Tile Pool]], and makes minor appearances in [[Gloam Valley]], [[Gap of Crag]], and [[The Underwhere]]. Underwater controls are similar to the ''Super Mario'' series, although Brick Blocks cannot be broken by hitting them from below.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its remake ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', the entirety of the [[Seabed]] and parts of [[Gwarhar Lagoon]] are located underwater. Underwater areas are always connected to the surface via yellow [[Warp Pipe]]s that Mario & Luigi can ascend by climbing up them. While Mario and Luigi move sluggishly in the overworld while underwater, it does not affect their [[Firebrand]] and [[Thunderhand]] moves, and Mario and Luigi are completely unaffected by water in battle.

While above water, Mario and Luigi can only cross water by Mario surfing using Luigi as a [[surfboard]], which requires Mario to [[hammer]] Luigi using the [[Dunk Hammer]] move into metal slots called [[Surfing Spot]]s located near water. These slots are only accessible after Mario and Luigi have the [[Ultra Hammer]]s.

==Gallery==
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DKJ Arcade Stage 1 Screenshot.png|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
DKJ NES Stage 1 Screenshot.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])
Donkey Kong Jr ColecoVision.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' (ColecoVision)
Donkey Kong Jr Intellivision.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' (Intellivision)
EveryoneDKJR2600.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' (Atari 2600)
Donkey Kong Jr Atari 8-Bit.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' (Atari 8-bit)
Donkey Kong Jr Atari 7800.png|''Donkey Kong Jr.'' (Atari 7800)
SMB NES World 2-2 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
SMB NES World 7-2 Screenshot.png|''Super Mario Bros.''
LuigiSMB.png|''Super Mario Bros.''
SMBLL World 3-2 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
Firemariopipe.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]
SML World 2-1 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario Land]]''
SML World 2-2 Screenshot.png|''Super Mario Land''
Muda.png|''Super Mario Land''
Dragonzamasu Battle Screenshot.png|''Super Mario Land''
Soda Lake.png|''[[Super Mario World]]''
Turtle Zone Area 1.png|''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''
SMAS SMB3 World 3-1 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'')
Playingeel.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]''
SMS Noki Bay Blue Coin 03.png|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
Oho Ocean Seabed.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''
SM64DS Unagi the eel.png|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
3-1 NSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
Beach Bowl Sunken Treasure.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
MLBIS DNA-ish door screenshot.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
NSMBW World 4-4 Screenshot.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
SMG2 Starshine Beach Underwater.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
SM3DL 3-2.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
NSMB2-W3-A.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
NSMBU Tropical Refresher Screenshot.jpg|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
NSLU Dragoneel Depths Screenshot.png|''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
SM3DW World3-5.png|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
SMO Art - Lake Kingdom Card.jpg|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' postcard art
SM3DW BF Plessie Jumping.jpg|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
WaterTSMBM.png|''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
SMBW underwater level.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Poison (obstacle)|Poison]]
*[[Lava]]

==Names in other languages==
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