Goob
Template:Species-infobox Goobs are standard ghosts in Luigi's Mansion 3. They are the most common ghosts in the game, as well as the first ghosts to be fought in the game. They look, behave, and attack very similarly to Greenies from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, as they normally act mischievous and attack by punching. Goobs have 100 HP.
Like Greenies, Goobs can also use weapons and objects to defend themselves, such as sunglasses and shields, which can be vacuumed away or pulled away with a Suction Shot. There are also Golden Goobs similar to Gold Greenies which drop more treasure, as well as another variety that drops gems when defeated. There are also smaller variants called Mini Goobs which can be easily sucked up.
At the start of the game, when Luigi enters the Grand Lobby, there are Goobs disguised as human staff. These ghosts are seen later on in their true form the next time Luigi enters the lobby, boarding up the front doors to prevent him from escaping. Goobs are encountered normally throughout the game, usually in groups of two or more.
Special Goobs with unique behaviors appear in certain boss fights.
- Amadeus Wolfgeist summons ballet-dancing Goobs wearing tutus and Strobulb-blocking masks for the second part of his battle. These Goobs attack by spinning into Luigi and cannot be stunned until their masks are removed; once all of them are defeated, Amadeus will possess his piano and begin attacking Luigi personally.
- Morty's boss fight involves him filming Luigi battling a Goob wearing the upper body of a monster suit. The suit enables the Goob to breathe various types of fireballs, but once it's destroyed, the ghost behaves identically to a regular Goob.
- The first phase of DJ Phantasmagloria's boss fight has Luigi attempting to reclaim the 15F elevator button from a troupe of Goobs dressed like breakdancers, capable of attacking with various dance moves. Once the ghost carrying the button is sucked up, the rest of them disappear as Phantasmagloria reclaims the button and attacks Luigi herself; the remaining Goobs can be fought later, but they act as normal Goobs.
The end of the game reveals the Goobs were being brainwashed by King Boo's crown gem, as they and the other ghosts quickly regain their senses and become friendly once the gem vanishes from Luigi's hands as they were about to attack him. Among the rest of the standard ghosts in the game, Goobs are seen working with the protagonists to rebuild the fallen hotel through a series of pictures throughout the closing credits.
Themed variants
Each variant has 200 HP instead of 100. Otherwise, they are the same as regular Goobs; the only difference is the design and clothing, which does not affect their powers.
Agoobis
Agoobises are Goobs that appear in ScareScraper floors based on the Tomb Suites. They are based on mummies. The name comes from "goob" and "Anubis", the Egyptian god of mummification.
Sir Goob
Sir Goobs are Goobs that appear in ScareScraper floors based on Castle MacFrights. The "Sir" part of the name comes from the word "sire" from the Middle Ages. They also resemble knights from the Middle Ages.
Neon Goob
Neon Goobs are Goobs that have neon colors on their surface. They are only found in Dance Hall-inspired floors in ScareScraper.
Mergoob
Mergoobs are mermaid-based Goobs (hence the portmanteau in their name) that appear in ScareScraper floors based on The Spectral Catch.
Swabbie Goob
Swabbie Goobs are Goobs based on pirates. Like Mergoobs, Swabbie Goobs only appear in ScareScraper floors based on The Spectral Catch.
Goob the Magnificent
Goob the Magnificents are Goobs in fancy clothing. They only in ScareScraper floors based on the Twisted Suites.
Pantogoob
Pantogoobs are goobs based on mimes. The name comes from "pantomime", musical comedies famous in the 1800s, and "Goob". Like Goob the Magnificents, they only in ScareScraper floors based on the Twisted Suites.
Skelegoob
Skelegoobs are Goobs that have bone marks on their surface. They are found in ScareScraper floors based on the Unnatural History Museum.
Gallery
Artwork of a Goob
Artwork of Luigi vacuuming a Goob
Artwork of Luigi slamming a Goob
Artwork of Luigi stunning a Goob
Artwork of Luigi running away from multiple ghosts, including a Goob
The costumed Goob
A Goob in Professor Elvin Gadd's laboratory
- Luigis Mansion 3 2D art.jpg
Promotional hand-drawn artwork
My Nintendo desktop wallpaper
My Nintendo smartphone wallpaper
The October 2019 LINE calendar
Themed variants
Agoobis
Sir Goob
Neon Goob
Mergoob
Swabbie Goob
Goob the Magnificent
Pantogoob
Skelegoob
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 跑龙套[?] Pǎolóngtào |
Walk-on | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 跑龍套[?] Pǎolóngtào |
Walk-on | |
| Dutch | Slijmerik[?] | Pun on "slijm", which means "slime" or "goo", and "slimmerik", which means "smarty pants" or "smart ass". | |
| French | Chenapon[?] | Portmanteau of "chenapan" (scallywag) and "fripon" (rascal). | |
| German | Schlingel[?] | Rascal | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Extraente[?] | ? |
