Waterwraith: Difference between revisions

|icon        = Piklopedia Waterwraith.png

|name        = Amphibio sapiens

|underground = [[Submerged Castle]]

|challenge  = [[Bully Den]]

|attacks    = Crushes Pikmin

|hp2        = 1800 (with rollers)<br>1500 (without rollers)

|piklopedia = 78

The '''Waterwraith''', writes [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]], "may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon". It is found only in the [[Submerged Castle]] (all [[sublevel]]s), and in the [[Bully Den]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. 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. [[The ship]] notes that although it can be seen, its sensors 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 kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by just rolling over them once.

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

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

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. Be careful when you hear this. After that, the Waterwraith will move around on its stone 'rollers'. 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 [[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. Like this, it is vulnerable to '''all''' Pikmin attacks. When the Wraith's [[HP|health]] has been fully depleted, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will scoot all 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]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The Waterwraith is similar to the [[Goolix]], in that both enemies are watery in appearance and can only be defeated by a certain type of Pikmin.

* The Latin name in this boss's Piklopedia entry translates into "Water Man".

* From sublevel 1 to 4, it might be best to do the [[Frontier Cavern]] first, because there you can get the [[Repugnant Appendage]]. That will make you walk faster, and you can go hide easily. Having [[Bulbmin]] in your team might be a bit better, because those will not be able to leave the cave, and can be crushed without any decrease of Pikmin. Also, going to the [[Subterranean Complex]] to get the [[Stellar Orb]] is helpful, because the Stellar Orb lights up the area. It is ''very'' helpful to be able to see farther, since the Waterwraith can easily sneak up on you.