Cavern for a King: Difference between revisions

** {{icon|Sticky mold|v=P4|y}} (3 posion spotcaps) × 2  

** {{icon|Sticky mold|v=P4|y}} (4 posion spotcaps) × 2

** {{icon|Poison Spotcap|y|v=P4|l=Spotcap}} × 14 (all inside sticky mold)  

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (White) × 2

Bringing the bodies of the [[Moldy Dwarf Bulborb]]s and [[Moldy Slooch]]es back to the [[S.S. Beagle]], or shattering them with [[Ice Pikmin]] or an [[Ice Blast]], will prevent the [[Toxstool]] from resurrecting them. From there, a focused attack from [[White Pikmin]] was should be able to dispatch it.

** {{icon|Uniquely You Goo|v=P4|y}}

The [[Jumbo Bulborb]] hides in a bush, so be wary of it when fighting the [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s and the [[Bulborb]].

For the first time in 22 years, it's time for the Snagret triple threat. It is recommended to try and bait out and defeat each [[Burrowing Snagret]] individually. Prepare to [[rush]] each Snagret's head just as it pops out of the ground, which can deal with a Snagret in just a handful of attack cycles.

A cutscene plays with Louie lounging around before escaping further into the cavern. After that the player has the option to delve deeper or to leave the area, as a [[cave exit]] is nearby.

A rest sublevel reminiscent of [[Shower Room#Sublevel 4|the 4th sublevel of the Shower Room]] from {{p2}}. There is a [[cave exit]] to escape to the surface here, if the player is running low on Pikmin.

** {{icon|Memory Fragment (Center Right)|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Mysterious Carriage|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Gildemander|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Sticky mold|v=P4|y}} (poisonous)

** {{icon|Poison geyser|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Breakable jars|v=P4|y}}

 

** {{icon|Foolish Fruit|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Horned Cannon Beetle|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

** {{icon|Trap Lid|v=P4|y}} × 10

** {{icon|Baldy Long Legs|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Geyser|y|v=P4}}

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Blue) × 2

 

** {{icon|Connection Detector|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Dirt wall|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Potted plant|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

 

 

* {{icon|Fire-Breathing Feast|v=P4|y}}

* {{icon|Empress Bulblax|v=P4|y}}

* {{icon|Bulborb Larva|v=P4|y}}, a group will fall from the ceiling during each of the Empress's attacks.

* [[Boulder]] Falls when Empress Bulblax hits a wall.

* {{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

* {{icon|Geyser|v=P4|y}}

 

The Empress Bulblax on this sublevel occupies a small chamber which, unlike any other encounter with it, means that there is no single place to stand to avoid its rolling attack. Instead, there are two [[geyser]]s which shoot you to the opposite sides of the arena and a small passage in the back. The intended method is to use these to jump over the top of the boss or to slip behind it before making your way back to the arena, but it is far easier to use six or so [[bomb rock]]s and finish the job before it can even attack. Don't [[rush]] with Oatchi as that triggers its roll attack immediately.  Alternatively, [[Rock Pikmin]] can be used for their immunity to being crushed against the soft floor of the sublevel.

** {{icon|Don't-See-It Specs|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

The [[Sovereign Bulblax]]'s arena is unique in that it can be changed during the fight. The boss's jump attack can deform the landscape, which can create small pools of water. For this reason, using [[bomb rock]]s and [[ultra-spicy spray]] to defeat the Bulblax before it can make the arena too hard to navigate is a good strategy. Note that the [[Don't-See-It Specs]] and the Sovereign Bulblax's corpse will need to be carried over or through the small ring of water surrounding the main arena, so use Blue Pikmin or an [[ice blast]] (it takes a very large amount of Ice Pikmin to freeze the water here), or upgrade Oatchi's [[super buff]] to allow him to carry through water.

*[[File:Water body icon.png|24px]] || '''[[Water body]]'''

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} &times; 5 (Red, Yellow, Blue, Ice, and White)<ref group="note">Candypop Buds are programmed such that the player is never able to control more than 6 Pikmin types at once (7 counting Glow Pikmin). Any Candypop Bud that would have the player find a 7th type of Pikmin will change to Ice (or White if Ice would be the 7th type found, and Purple if neither type is an option). This is most commonly seen on sublevel 19 but can happen as early as sublevel 12 if the right Pikmin types are brought down and converted accordingly. It is likely this rule applies to all Candypop Buds in the game, though it can only be observed in this cave. Glow Pikmin have no effect on this functionality.</ref>

The penultimate sublevel of this cave is a very forgiving one, with no hostile enemies. A shallow body of [[water]] contains a few of the treasures, so use Blue Pikmin to retrieve them. It is also recommended to utilize the [[Candypop Bud]]s to create some more Pikmin types, as they will be very useful in the upcoming sublevel. There is an [[air vent]] present to escape, and the final sublevel entrance is buried under a pile of sand near the broken green bucket.

** {{icon|Gift of Friendship|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Ancient Sirehound|v=P4|y}} (Doesn't respawn after first defeat)

** [[Louie]]

* It's possible that the name of this cave is based on [[Louie]]'s name as a treasure in {{p2}}: [[King of Bugs]].

* [[Dream Den]]

* [[Hole of Heroes]]