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The '''Waterwraith''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(アメボウズ "''Amebouzu''</span>"<span style="line-height:20px;">) </span>is a boss from ''[[Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2,]]'' found in all of the [[sublevel|sub levels]] of the [[Submerged Castle]] and in the [[Bully Den]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. It can only be defeated by [[Purple Pikmin]]; however, the entrance to the cave is flooded, making them impossible to bring along.

Its appearance is generally humanoid in shape, with the suggestion of a head, body, arms and legs, but without distinct characteristics, and with a watery, transparent body. As a matter of fact, its scientific name is ''Amphibio sapiens'', which is similar to the human's scientific name: ''Homo sapiens''. [[The ship]] notes that although it can be seen, its sensors somehow detect nothing, leading to the conclusion that the Waterwraith's physical form is anchored in another dimension. It is one of the most dangerous [[Enemy|enemies]], as it can instantly kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by just rolling over them, and cannot be deterred or defeated until the final floor. However, it does not appear immediately, instead giving the player a five minute grace period before appearing. In the Bully Den, both Waterwraiths will fall when the seconds counter falls to 270, leaving you with only 30 seconds to get settled and prepare. When encountered in the Submerged Castle, but not in the Bully Den, its music will play - music that is played only then. {{listen|filename=Waterwraith.ogg|title=A sample of the music.}}

The Waterwraith's name is a combination of ''water'', given its watery appearance, and ''wraith'', which means ghost or phantom.

The Waterwraith will come on any sub level of the Submerged Castle, usually after about 5 minutes. When encountered, the beast falls from the sky. This will give two falling noises followed by two explosion-like sounds and then a noise like a scream underwater. It lifts up its front roller, and smashes it on the ground, crushing any Pikmin underneath. It then commences moving around on its stone 'rollers'. However, before Sublevel 5, there is '''no way '''at all to harm it; not even Bomb Rocks will have any effect. With that in mind, there are a few things to remember:

*It is advise to at least have the Rush Boots power up, which can allow you to qucikly escape the Water wraith.The [[Stellar Orb]] also helps to illuminate the area, giving the player a good view of where the Waterwraith is. 

These tips mostly apply only to the Submerged Castle. Items marked with an * can be used in the[[ Bully Den]] as well. 

==Battle Strategy==

When encountered, it will chase Olimar and any Pikmin nearby, with greater focus on crushing the active Captain. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if [[Spray#Ultra-Bitter Spray|petrified]], except that of the [[Purple Pikmin]]. When a Purple lands on or near the Waterwraith in a fashion that would stun any other beast, it turns a deep shade of purple not dissimilar to that of the Pikmin that cause this state to come about. In this state, it is vulnerable to '''all''' Pikmin attacks. When the Wraith's [[HP|health]] has been fully depleted, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will run aimlessly around the cave, no longer a threat to your Pikmin. Attack with more Purples and then you can easily attack it with other Pikmin. When defeated, it will vanish into nothing, and you will be troubled no more. It drops the [[Professional Noisemaker]], a useful addition to the [[Exploration Kit]] the first time you beat it in the [[Submerged Castle]].

[[File:Waterwraith_stunned.png|thumb|A stunned Waterwraith, vulnerable to attacks.]]Strangely, petrifying the Waterwraith makes it less vulnerable to Purple Pikmin, in which case the Pikmin must be [[throw]]n in a perfect arch for enough impact to make the creature susceptible to attack. In other words, Purples make a certain "thudding" sound when they hit an enemy or a [[plant]]; when this sound is performed, a creature may also be stunned. These effects can only occur when the Purples have a straight fall downward after they're thrown (the distance in which they fall vertically is irrelevant, as long as it exists). Finally, when all these circumstances are achieved, the Waterwraith may gain damage; this will not happen when Purples are thrown on it without the drop.

'''Note''': In the [[Submerged Castle]], you will only be able to get Purple Pikmin on the final sub level via the [[Candypop Bud#Violet Candypop Bud|Violet Candypop Bud]].

In the [[Bully Den]], you will already have 25 Purples, but no other type of Pikmin. Here, there are two Waterwraiths and a variety of other creatures.

The Waterwraith is the cause of a few [[glitches]] in ''Pikmin 2''. It's possible to [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Struggling Waterwraith|petrify its rollers]], by petrifying the creature on the [[Piklopedia]] just as its archive is opened. When the Waterwraith itself lands, it too will be encased in stone, but the roller will revert to its normal state before the creature itself. Petrify it again, and the Wraith is normal, but not the rollers; the Wraith will have problems lifting them. Its audio will get messed up, as it cries with each attempt to pick up the front roller. It is possible to do this in the main game (and Challenge Mode) as well, but the beast won't turn purple when Purple Pikmin are thrown at it. This is because it needs to lift its rollers first. You can also make the Waterwraith float if you have AR by doing the one hit code.

 

When the Waterwraith pulls the rollers up, petrify it. Then when it wears off, do it again. If your timing is correct you should only petrify its rollers. The Water wraith's arms will be stretched backwards, grabbing the roller that is in mid-air while it sits on the other roller facing the ground, trying to pull back the roller.

 

It is possible to defeat the Waterwraith while petrified. First, it must be without its rollers, and the player must deplete its health as far as possible. Then, when frozen, if Purple Pikmin are thrown onto it, it should die in that state, shattering and leaving 6-7 pools of nectar and spray of any kind.

 

Yet another glitch can be performed by knocking it off its rollers, and frantically switching characters, will cause the Waterwraith to appear to "ice skate" instead of sprinting.

 

It is likely that if the Waterwraith's head comes into contact with the [[Research Pod]] after having lost its rollers, another glitch will occur. The outcome is a change in the way it moves: instead of walking, the creature glides along; and any Pikmin that touch it are thrown out-of-the-way, though unharmed. The amount of health it had previous to the glitch occurring determines whether or not it can be damaged in this state.

 

Another glitch may occur when the Waterwraith attempts to turn around sharp corners. Instead of successfully completing a 360 degrees turn, it may get wedged in the middle of a tight space. This could either be helpful, allowing the player to avoid the Waterwraith, but this glitch could also block crucial pathways, such as a pathway to the next floor. Unfortunately, the only solution for this is to reset.

 

Yet another glitch happens when the Waterwraith is hit with a Purple Pikmin while running. The Waterwraith may turn clear while in the crouching position, instead of it having a purple hue.

 

Another possible glitch is known to happen in the [[Bully Den]]. The cause of this glitch is unknown, but the effects are strange. When both Water wraith have had their rollers taken away, they will sometimes only frantically run away from [[Olimar]], and will casually walk past [[Louie]] and even stop right in front of him, as if they do not even notice him. They can still be attacked, though. 

* Its scientific name, ''Amphibio sapiens'', means "Water Man".

* The French name in this boss's entry, "Spectreau", translates into "Water Specter".

* In the Piklopedia, it is possible that the Waterwraith will roll out-of-bounds.

* The Waterwraith seems to be related to a boss of ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the [[Plasm Wraith]]. Interestingly, the first form of the Plasm Wraith shares its japanese name with the Waterwraith, as they are both called ''"Amebouzu"''. If they are, in fact, related, this would make them the first related "unknown family" creatures.

* Also, just like the Plasm Wraith, which has a unique, golden life meter, the Waterwraith also has a unique life meter; it has '''2''' separate life meters. one being its own health and the other being for the health of its rollers. Intrestingly, both these creatures have the "Wraith" suffix in their names.