Welcome

It’s time to fly. To float in the midst of hellfire, dash like thunder, bring the blue steel of justice, bend space, and save the day.
It’s time to become a metalface agent.

The quickest way to learn how to play Cobalt is to just play it.
For that reason there's an in-game tutorial. Give it a try!

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You have potential to hold three different types of weapons - melee, ranged and throwables. An agent always has immediate access to their arsenal, no matter the situation.

Switch between the three weapon types with , , and

Press to use whatever you have selected

Your weapon will reload automatically once its clip is exhausted, but you can initiate a reload at anytime by pressing
A skilled operator will take advantage of the Reload Boost.

Press at the perfect time (indicated by the marker visible when reloading) to get a reload boost.

You are equipped with futuristic tech that rewards timing over accuracy. This lock-on technology works in any situation, even when airborne or under duress.

Hold Left Stick down to crouch and lock onto visible targets in your line of sight

Hold Left Stick up to sneak and lock onto visible targets in your line of sight

While rolling, you will automatically aim at targets in your line of sight

You automatically aim at nearby opponents when attached to a wall

The lock-on will not function while flashed.

Once mastered, rolling will provide extra speed, reflect or deflect bullets, give extra distance to grenade throws, allow for offensive retreats, and impress onlookers.

Press to execute a roll

If a bullet hits your head it will be reflected back to the offending source

If a bullet hits you anywhere else you will deflect the bullet elsewhere

If a bullet hits your soft, vulnerable feet, it will still hurt

Rolling won’t deflect grenades or missiles. Bring out your melee weapon and punch the offending explosive. It’s easier than you’d think.

Shieldbelts are passive and protect when enabled. A battery is required for activation. Some have additional effects which are triggered when activated.

Basic shieldbelts have no additional effects

Harden shieldbelts provide additional protection for a short time after deactivation

Reflect shieldbelts bounce back projectiles for a short time after deactivation

Stun shieldbelts stun nearby enemies for a short time after deactivation

Handheld shields are deployed when crouched, and will protect against non-explosives.

For additional help, check the “How To Play” section under “Help & Options” or the tutorial located under “Play Game”.

For further support, go to https://help.mojang.com/.


Soon, you will be a master metalface, performing on instinct. You will be in the zone; no longer thinking, just doing. Standing at the river of mind, watching it flow by.

This is the way of a metalface agent.