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The '''Waterwraith''' ({{j|アメボウズ|Amebouzu|Rain Priest}}) is a boss from ''[[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 is one of the few enemies in ''Pikmin 2'' which has its own background [[music]], along with the [[Titan Dweevil]] and the [[Giant Breadbug]]. In the Submerged Castle, when it appears, its own music track plays. When it is in the last Sublevel, normal boss music plays and when it has no rollers, a different kind of the normal boss music plays, which has a more positive/silly mood.

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 follows the active captain. This can be used to the player's advantage, similar to the fight with the Ranging Bloyster.*

*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. 

*The Captains must quickly collect as many treasures as they can. If they forget to get a treasure, they can always go back and get it later.

*The Waterwraith crushes Pikmin instantly, so it is best to keep all Pikmin with the Captains while it is active.

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

==Battle Strategy==

[[Image:Waterwraith - Valley of Repose.jpg|thumb|left|In the [[Piklopedia]].]]

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 [[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.

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 anxious Water wraith appears before the final floor of the Submerged Castle, but you won't be able to defeat it until you use Violet Candypop Buds to create purple Pikmin on the cave's lowest level. One touch from a purple will make the beast temporalily vulnerable.''"

[[File:Waterwraith_-_Petrified.jpg|thumb|170px|The Waterwraith while sitting on petrified rollers.]]

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.

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.