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|image = Plasm wraith.png | |image = Plasm wraith.png | ||
|size = 200px | |size = 200px | ||
|name = Pysicus wraithos (Assumed In Pikmin 3) | |||
|icon = Plasm Wraith icon.png | |icon = Plasm Wraith icon.png | ||
|areas = [[Formidable Oak]] | |areas = [[Formidable Oak]] | ||
|attacks = Burn, drown, electrocute, crush or eat Pikmin | |attacks = Burn, drown, electrocute, crush, or eat Pikmin | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{spoiler|the final boss of ''[[Pikmin 3]]''}} | {{spoiler|the final boss of ''[[Pikmin 3]]''}} | ||
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The Wraith is encountered at the [[Formidable Oak]], having taken Olimar captive with what appears to be curiosity rather than maliciousness. Efforts to rescue Olimar cause the being to enter an [[Mysterious Life-Form|alternate form]] and slowly crawl towards the explorers, attempting to retake him, until it reaches the outside of the oak. Once this occurs, the Wraith assumes its original form, detains Olimar in its nucleus and begins to attack, starting the final boss fight. Defeating the Wraith immediately activates the game's ending. | The Wraith is encountered at the [[Formidable Oak]], having taken Olimar captive with what appears to be curiosity rather than maliciousness. Efforts to rescue Olimar cause the being to enter an [[Mysterious Life-Form|alternate form]] and slowly crawl towards the explorers, attempting to retake him, until it reaches the outside of the oak. Once this occurs, the Wraith assumes its original form, detains Olimar in its nucleus and begins to attack, starting the final boss fight. Defeating the Wraith immediately activates the game's ending. | ||
As with all final bosses thus far, the path leading up to it and | As with all final bosses thus far, the path leading up to it and the boss fight itself requires the knowledge and use of every single Pikmin type. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
When Olimar first arrived at the Formidable Oak, he saw a shiny golden substance at the top of the tower | When Olimar first arrived at the Formidable Oak, he saw a shiny golden substance at the top of the tower and decided to investigate. [[Louie]] expressed discomfort and chose to stay behind, letting Olimar go on ahead without him. | ||
At first, the Plasm Wraith was curious and playful towards Olimar and did no harm to him. However, when Olimar tried to leave, it became hostile, triggering his [[spacesuit|suit]]'s auto-sleep function and dragging him back to its cave. It became protective of Olimar to the point that it would attack anything that showed interest in him. The exact reason for this bizarre behavior remains unclear. | At first, the Plasm Wraith was curious and playful towards Olimar and did no harm to him. However, when Olimar tried to leave, it became hostile, triggering his [[spacesuit|suit]]'s auto-sleep function and dragging him back to its cave. It became protective of Olimar to the point that it would attack anything that showed interest in him. The exact reason for this bizarre behavior remains unclear. | ||
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===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide=== | ===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide=== | ||
{{transcript|The Plasm Wraith is located in the Formidable Oak. This resilient creature uses spiked appendages to skewer its victims | {{transcript|The Plasm Wraith is located in the Formidable Oak. This resilient creature uses spiked appendages to skewer its victims and is capable of summoning hazardous Elemental Plasms. All Pikmin types are useful against this enemy, so assemble a well-balanced squad before you enter this battle. | ||
When you encounter the Plasm Wraith, use Rock Pikmin to attack the creature from a distance. When the Plasm Wraith begins to fall apart, destroy the puddles of loose plasm before the creature is able to reclaim them. | When you encounter the Plasm Wraith, use Rock Pikmin to attack the creature from a distance. When the Plasm Wraith begins to fall apart, destroy the puddles of loose plasm before the creature is able to reclaim them. | ||
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After the Plasm Wraith assumes its original form and recaptures Olimar, proceed to throw Pikmin at its stomach. This will cause small bits of its plasmic exterior to fall off, making its [[health]] go down. However, Pikmin must then attack the puddles of plasm on the floor to destroy them, or the Wraith will simply reabsorb the puddles and regenerate health. Although it is not necessary, you may take 20 of each Pikmin for the battle. Send the other two leaders out of its reach, as this fight only requires one leader. | After the Plasm Wraith assumes its original form and recaptures Olimar, proceed to throw Pikmin at its stomach. This will cause small bits of its plasmic exterior to fall off, making its [[health]] go down. However, Pikmin must then attack the puddles of plasm on the floor to destroy them, or the Wraith will simply reabsorb the puddles and regenerate health. Although it is not necessary, you may take 20 of each Pikmin for the battle. Send the other two leaders out of its reach, as this fight only requires one leader. | ||
Be prepared to lose a lot of Pikmin during this phase of the battle. It will actively attack Pikmin | Be prepared to lose a lot of Pikmin during this phase of the battle. It will actively attack Pikmin but mainly prefers to target the leaders and attack when they are close, by [[stab|skewering]] them with a rapid "needle-arm" attack. If any Pikmin aside from Rock Pikmin are in range of this attack, they will be skewered and eaten. You can use one leader as a distraction, and have another handle all the Pikmin, but this may be difficult to manage. While it is doing this attack, it is unwise to attack it head-on, as it will not be fazed by attacks, and can easily kill the Pikmin. Instead, throw just a few Pikmin at it, preferably its backside, until it tries to shake Pikmin off by twisting its body. This will cause additional plasm to fly off of its body. As it loses more and more plasm, it decreases in size; this is the key to winning the fight. | ||
It can also become temporarily airborne, during which it can be reached by Winged Pikmin, or, with some effort, Yellow Pikmin. If it is hit with enough Pikmin while flying, it will fall down, losing even more plasm as it hits the ground. | It can also become temporarily airborne, during which it can be reached by Winged Pikmin, or, with some effort, Yellow Pikmin. If it is hit with enough Pikmin while flying, it will fall down, losing even more plasm as it hits the ground. | ||
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*A bubble of [[water]], with the cube in the middle. [[Blue Pikmin]] must be thrown in, so they can swim to the core and shatter it. Other Pikmin will gain a bubble of water on their stem if they touch the hazard, and will suffocate if not called back. | *A bubble of [[water]], with the cube in the middle. [[Blue Pikmin]] must be thrown in, so they can swim to the core and shatter it. Other Pikmin will gain a bubble of water on their stem if they touch the hazard, and will suffocate if not called back. | ||
*A bed of [[fire]] surrounding the cube. [[Red Pikmin]] | *A bed of [[fire]] surrounding the cube. [[Red Pikmin]] is recommended, but [[Rock Pikmin]] can get the job done as well, provided they are [[whistle]]d back before they burn to death upon touching it. | ||
*An [[Electricity|electrical]] sphere. The Elemental Plasm will form a spike underneath the cube, setting it high up in the air, and will then generate an electric barrier around it, making it resemble a {{w|plasma globe}}. Only [[Yellow Pikmin]] can reach high enough and sustain the forcefield, though Rock Pikmin can destroy it if they're thrown as it's forming. | *An [[Electricity|electrical]] sphere. The Elemental Plasm will form a spike underneath the cube, setting it high up in the air, and will then generate an electric barrier around it, making it resemble a {{w|plasma globe}}. Only [[Yellow Pikmin]] can reach high enough and sustain the forcefield, though Rock Pikmin can destroy it if they're thrown as it's forming. | ||
*A [[crystal]] cube with the Elemental Plasm inside. The cube slowly tumbles around the stage, [[crushing]] Pikmin. Only Rock Pikmin can break it, chipping away different shards at a time. | *A [[crystal]] cube with the Elemental Plasm inside. The cube slowly tumbles around the stage, [[crushing]] Pikmin. Only Rock Pikmin can break it, chipping away different shards at a time. | ||
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===No deaths=== | ===No deaths=== | ||
Despite this being a very difficult boss, it ''is'' possible to beat it without any Pikmin lost. To make things simpler, use one leader at a time, but be sure to switch leaders when the current one's suit is very damaged. Bring out as many [[Rock Pikmin]] as you have, preferably flowered, since (as stated above) they are the only Pikmin immune to the Wraith's stabbing attack and cannot be crushed by the elemental plasm. This method can make the battle take two days, but one is possible. For the first phase, simply pummel it and the plasm that falls off. Once a quarter of plasm is lost, the battle gets more difficult as it shoots Elemental Plasms. The list below shows what to do for each one: | Despite this being a very difficult boss, it ''is'' possible to beat it without any Pikmin lost. To make things simpler, use one leader at a time, but be sure to switch leaders when the current one's suit is very damaged. Bring out as many [[Rock Pikmin]] as you have, preferably flowered, since (as stated above) they are the only Pikmin immune to the Wraith's stabbing attack and cannot be crushed by the elemental plasm. This method can make the battle take two days, but one is possible. For the first phase, simply pummel it, and the plasm that falls off. Once a quarter of the plasm is lost, the battle gets more difficult as it shoots Elemental Plasms. The list below shows what to do for each one: | ||
*If it is a Fire Plasm, attack the core with Rock Pikmin until it breaks apart. Quickly whistle the ones that are burning. Then, attack the remaining plasm. | *If it is a Fire Plasm, attack the core with Rock Pikmin until it breaks apart. Quickly whistle the ones that are burning. Then, attack the remaining plasm. | ||
*If it is an Electric Plasm, you are given a brief window to throw Rock Pikmin at the core before the electricity field spawns in and it floats too high for them to reach. If you miss your chance, just try to avoid it, as the electricity will paralyze your Pikmin and possibly knock them back into other hazards. | *If it is an Electric Plasm, you are given a brief window to throw Rock Pikmin at the core before the electricity field spawns in and it floats too high for them to reach. If you miss your chance, just try to avoid it, as the electricity will paralyze your Pikmin and possibly knock them back into other hazards. | ||
*If it is a Water Plasm, Rock Pikmin have no way of attacking it at all, so ignore it | *If it is a Water Plasm, Rock Pikmin have no way of attacking it at all, so ignore it completely and take extra care to whistle any Pikmin suffocating, otherwise they ''will'' die. | ||
*If it is a Crystal Plasm, break the crystal until it melts into plasm, which you should then destroy. | *If it is a Crystal Plasm, break the crystal until it melts into plasm, which you should then destroy. | ||
After its health is lowered enough, it will have been beaten. Try to keep the Rock Pikmin in your group and organized, as having Pikmin all over the arena will possibly make some perish. Whistle any that get knocked to the ground, that are burning, suffocating or paralyzed. After the cutscene ends, you will have completed the fight without deaths. | After its health is lowered enough, it will have been beaten. Try to keep the Rock Pikmin in your group and organized, as having Pikmin all over the arena will possibly make some perish. Whistle any that get knocked to the ground, that are burning, suffocating, or paralyzed. After the cutscene ends, you will have completed the fight without deaths. | ||
===Smaller squad=== | ===Smaller squad=== | ||
If a large group of Pikmin is too difficult to keep track of, another option would be to bring around 40 Rock Pikmin instead. This should reduce the risk of casualties from any Elemental Plasm. A smaller group is a bit more manageable, but will not be quite as powerful as a full group, and thus may make the battle take slightly longer. This strategy should help reduce the amount of Rock Pikmin that are idle or affected by a hazard, as a smaller squad of Pikmin has less of a risk of being hit. Otherwise, it is recommended to follow the "No deaths" instructions above along with the "Smaller | If a large group of Pikmin is too difficult to keep track of, another option would be to bring around 40 Rock Pikmin instead. This should reduce the risk of casualties from any Elemental Plasm. A smaller group is a bit more manageable, but will not be quite as powerful as a full group, and thus may make the battle take slightly longer. This strategy should help reduce the amount of Rock Pikmin that are idle or affected by a hazard, as a smaller squad of Pikmin has less of a risk of being hit. Otherwise, it is recommended to follow the "No deaths" instructions above along with the "Smaller Squad" strategy if you are attempting a [[zero death challenge]]. | ||
==Badges== | ==Badges== | ||