Ranging Bloyster: Difference between revisions

|pikmin2     = y

|image       = P2 Artwork Ranging Bloyster.png

|size       = 270px

|name       = Molluschid predatoria

|family     = Mollusking

|underground = [[Shower Room]], [[Hole of Heroes]]

|challenge  = [[The Giant's Bath]]

|attacks     = Shoot out mouthparts and eat Pikmin

}}

The '''Ranging Bloyster''' ({{j|ケメクジ|Kemekuji}}) is a boss in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' that resembles a large [[Toady Bloyster]] and is likely named for its longer mouthparts or increased travel range. These creatures have an affinity for shiny objects and will track the active leader's light beacon, making them impossible to approach unnoticed from behind.

This creature is found only on the seventh and final sublevel of the [[Shower Room]], the seventh sublevel of the [[Hole of Heroes]] (accompanied by pairs of [[Armored Cannon Larva|Armored Cannon Larvae]] and [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s) and the second and final sublevel of [[The Giant's Bath]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]].

There is a [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Undead Ranging BLoyster|glitch]] that makes the Ranging Bloyster still "live" after the player kills it. If it is defeated while its antenna is still glowing, the tail left behind by the Bloyster might still glow and beep; however, it will only glow if it is taken to the ship. It is also possible for the creature to not appear when the player visits the seventh sublevel of the Shower Room, albeit very rare. Further details can be found [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]] and [[Mistake#Missing sublevel objects|here]].

==Stats==

|weight2 = 3

|carriers2 = 6

|seeds2 = 25<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.</ref>

|value2 = 15

|hp2 = 1500

|regen2 = 4.5

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{{transcript|Several tonguelike feelers on the Ranging Bloyster extend from the creature's mouth and seek out the Pikmin that match the color of the bulb on its behind. Split your forces into two armies on opposite sides of the arena, and take turns switching to the team that has a good shot at the bulb.|block=y}}

This beast can be difficult to defeat in a timely manner, but with the right strategy, can be overcome without losing any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. The Bloyster will hunt your active [[leader]] and will change its target accordingly if you switch. However, there is a slight delay between the time it stops chasing one leader and starts on the other. Use this to your advantage by placing each leader on either side of the beast. Lure it towards one, then switch with {{button|gc|y|wii|-}} and quickly toss Pikmin onto its vulnerable tail. Call them back when the Bloyster turns to face you, then repeat.

Another way to deal with this boss is to attack it with a single group of Pikmin led by both leaders. Because it pauses slightly in order to track the leading leader, the idea is to keep switching control of your leaders every time it turns your active leader's color. In this way, it is very easy to simply walk past it, step behind it, and [[throw]] Pikmin at the bulb on its tail without trouble. Be sure to call back any Pikmin that get shaken off their target.

In the [[Hole of Heroes]] as well as [[The Giant's Bath]], the arena for the fight is very big, and you can easily corner the Bloyster. Defeat the [[Armored Cannon Larva|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e and [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s in the Hole of Heroes by having them shoot rocks at each other. The Ranging Bloyster cannot be harmed by the rocks. Then, have a leader lure the Bloyster to one of the corners of the room. The leader will be close enough to keep the Bloyster's attention, but the Bloyster cannot reach the leader, as its range does not reach the corners of the room. Have the other leader bring all the Pikmin to the other side, switching between the two leaders while approaching to keep the Bloyster's attention on the one out of reach. When close enough, throw Pikmin onto its tail, while switching to keep it from attacking the group of Pikmin. If a spray or purples are used, the Bloyster can be defeated within less than a minute without casualties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

==Gallery==  

Ranging Bloysterattack.png|The Ranging Boyster attacking with its seven tongues.

P2 Ranging Bloyster Screenshot.png|The Ranging Bloyster when targeting [[Captain Olimar]].

Screenshot Ranging Bloyster targeting Louie.jpg|The Ranging Bloyster when targeting [[Louie]] or [[The President]].

Pikmin 2 Ranging Bloyster Attack.png|Two Ranging Bloysters attacking Louie in the unused cave, <code>last_4</code>.

Ranging Bloyster E-Card.jpg|The Ranging Bloyster's [[e-card]], #25 (20^th blue card).

* Ranging Bloysters are based on {{w|nudibranch}}s, which are sea slugs that are very similar in appearance. Like nudibranchs, Ranging Bloysters evolved from a [[Bloomcap Bloyster|shelled ancestor species]] to a soft-bodied state.

 

 

[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]

[[Category:Pikmin 2 bosses]]