Hole of Heroes: Difference between revisions

Whatever hopes of having a gentle first sublevel are ruined here. [[Creeping Chrysanthemums]], [[Sheargrubs]], [[Shearwigs]], [[Skitterleafs]], and [[Cloaking Burrow-nits]] are littered across the scenic maze. Purple Pikmin are the best choice, but be weary of the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs that fall from the sky. It's advised that you escort whatever loads your Pikmin are carrying back to the Research Pod. Aside from the [[Corpulent Nut]], the only other items worth grabbing are nectar or sprays, so keep an eye out for eggs.

Both [[Bumbling Snitchbugs]] and [[Swooping Snitchbugs]] live down here, along with [[Anode Beetles]], the irritating [[Careening Dirigibugs]], and an [[Antenna Beetle]]. There are a lot of bug enemies here. If this isn't enough all together, bomb rocks drop just like the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborbs]] in the last sublevel. Take extreme caution and try to get all of the bombs down with a pilot before bringing your troops in. The [[Essense of True Love]] is buried; dig it up with White Pikmin.

Sublevel three is a maze of all species of the [[Blowhog]] family. Barriers make this place a pain, especially when there's a [[Withering Blowhog]] right on the other side. All of the Blowhogs can attack through the barriers, so be careful with the two earthbound types and do your best to keep the Withering Blowhogs from blowing away your Pikmin's flowers. You'll probably need flowered Pikmin for the next sublevel. [[Volatile Dweevils]] still appear in this level, so be very careful. Try scouting across all the available terrain alone before moving on, but travel with your group with carrying the [[Love Sphere]] and the corpses just in case. One mistake could be all it takes to ruin your chances of success. If you're lucky, a [[Dweevil]] may appear next to a Blowhog and do damage for you, making your job a little easier.

A treasureless rest level. There aren't any creatures here that can kill, and all four of them could even contribute to your squad. [[Mamutas]] pound your Pikmin into the ground, but give them flowers. [[Honeywisps]] and [[Unmarked Spectralids]] provide nectar or, if you're lucky, a potion. [[Iridescent Glint Beetles]] have the same random results, nectar, potions, or a pellet. If you have taken severe damage and feel you need to return to the surface, there's a geyser waiting for you here. There's also a [[Queen Candypop Bud]] and plenty of nectar just in case there's a couple of leaf or bud Pikmin among your deflowered soldiers.

If your blue Pikmin are low on numbers, the are some [[Candypop Buds]] here in your favor. You are going to need them if you want a safe journey across this place. Interestingly, this level's layout is only seen twice, and the music is unique for the Hole of Heroes. Anyway, find a safe place for your non-aquatic troops. That may involve some fighting for the territory. If not, great! The enemies here prove to be chores, aside from the [[Wogpoles]], but the other creatures can be problematic if you're retreating or in a situation where you need all the room you can get without having to call off more soldiers. If you need to, [[Water Dumples]] don't take too long to kill with a pilot. After gathering the [[Nutrient Silo]] as your treasure, get rid of the seal over the cave and jump in for your next boss fight.

Yet another Rest Level. You're more than halfway through, but you get another chance to go back to the surface here, along with [[Crimson Candypop Buds]] and a [[Queen Candypop Bud]]. If you've lost Pikmin, you can use that and the Bulbmin wandering down here. Be careful, aside from the Bulbmin, [[Doodlebugs]] may appear to endanger your soldiers. Lastly, there's a good chance to get nectar and sprays here. Don't worry, there's no treasure here.