Quaggled Mireclops: Difference between revisions

The creature resembles a massive chunk of land, complete with plant life growing on it such as {{w|Oxalis corniculata|Sleeping Beauty}} and {{w|Sagittaria pygmaea|Dwarf Arrowhead}}, that is supported by three enormous hooved legs, making it tripedal. It walks around much like creatures from the [[arachnorb family]]. When first found, the Mireclops' only vulnerable part – its plant-like bulb on top of its teapot lid-like mouth – is encased in a [[crystal]] (known as a "Mireclops crystal"), which must be destroyed by [[Rock Pikmin]]. When the creature stomps on the muddy terrain that makes up its entire arena, it leaves a hole that is filled with water, presenting the threat of drowning to any non-Blue Pikmin.

This is the first enemy in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] whose remains become a permanent part of the environment after its defeat. If the player returns to its arena the following day after its defeat, a garden of assorted [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]] will be found growing on its body. This will also become the only area in Story Mode where the player can encounter [[Red Spectralids]]. Some pellets may be seen growing in [[Pellet#Other colors|abnormal colors]].

After destroying the crystal concealing its bulb, it will have a few new, more destructive attacks:

When it is first discovered, the monster is camouflaged and immobile. It will be oblivious to what is happening until the crystal is damaged enough to release one of its eyes; at that point, it will reveal itself and begin stomping around. At this point, its feet are its main weak point. Throw Pikmin at one of the feet and they will attack them, causing them to turn red. When one becomes bright red, the Mireclops will collapse onto the ground and become stunned. During this time, the monster's bulb will be accessible, so use your [[Rock Pikmin]] to finish breaking the crystal on top. It is recommended to swarm it with as many Rock Pikmin as possible before it has a chance to extend its tongue.

After it breaks, the Mireclops's vulnerable bulb will be exposed. Continue the process of attacking the monster's hooves and then its bulb to defeat it. Note that standing on top of the monster will cause it to retaliate by spinning its massive tongue in a circle to eat many Pikmin at once. It is recommended to use most of your [[Blue Pikmin]] combined with the [[ultra-spicy spray]] at this stage in the battle since they cannot be drowned in the water, or [[Winged Pikmin]] to attack the bulb when it rises up off the muddy terrain it is fought in. As it loses health, it will begin to charge faster and more aggressively and will also slam its body into the ground, crushing and/or drowning any Pikmin underneath it. In addition, it will perform its tongue spin twice in a row, with the second spin rotating at a higher speed.

The Quaggled Mireclops appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a trophy.

*The Quaggled Mireclops is the largest known creature in the ''Pikmin'' series, also making it the largest boss, in contrast to the previous boss, the [[Scornet Maestro]], which is the smallest boss.