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{{otheruses|the lithopod that first appears in {{p1}}|the version unique to {{p4}}|Horned Cannon Beetle|an explanation of the difference | {{otheruses|the lithopod that first appears in {{p1}}|the version unique to {{p4}}|Horned Cannon Beetle|an explanation of the difference|Lithopod family#Naming}} | ||
The '''Armored Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチドックリ|Futa Kuchi Dokkuri|Two-Mouth Tokkuri}}) is the adult stage of an [[Armored Cannon Larva]], appearing in {{p1}}, with its larval stage appearing in {{p2}}, {{p3}}, and {{p4}}. It is a large, black, almost shiny beetle with a thick, rounded shell of armor and a blowhole above its head. It attacks by inhaling through this opening and subsequently firing a rolling rock from its mouth that travels in a straight path, which [[Crushing|crushes]] any Pikmin in its path and only stops when it hits a wall or another enemy. To defeat the creature, one must attack its abdomen; attacking other parts of the creature (like its legs) won't damage it. | The '''Armored Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチドックリ|Futa Kuchi Dokkuri|Two-Mouth Tokkuri}}) is the adult stage of an [[Armored Cannon Larva]], appearing in {{p1}}, with its larval stage appearing in {{p2}}, {{p3}}, and {{p4}}. It is a large, black, almost shiny beetle with a thick, rounded shell of armor and a blowhole above its head. It attacks by inhaling through this opening and subsequently firing a rolling rock from its mouth that travels in a straight path, which [[Crushing|crushes]] any Pikmin in its path and only stops when it hits a wall or another enemy. To defeat the creature, one must attack its abdomen; attacking other parts of the creature (like its legs) won't damage it. | ||
This | This enemy is only found in [[The Forest of Hope]], where one is guarding the [[Radiation Canopy]], and [[The Distant Spring]], where one has ingested the [[Bowsprit]]. As a side-note, Olimar can destroy the rocks by [[punch]]ing them; this does not work with the rock-producing [[lithopod]]s in ''Pikmin 2'', however. The boulders can also instantly kill a [[Dwarf Bulborb]]; the bug is left visibly flattened after being rolled over by a rock. | ||
While this creature does not appear outside of the original ''Pikmin'' game, many other members of the [[Lithopod family]] appear throughout future titles, such as the mentioned Armored Cannon Larva and the [[Horned Cannon Beetle]], whose appearance and behavior are very similar to the Armored Cannon Beetle. | While this creature does not appear outside of the original ''Pikmin'' game, many other members of the [[Lithopod family]] appear throughout future titles, such as the mentioned Armored Cannon Larva and the [[Horned Cannon Beetle]], whose appearance and behavior are very similar to the Armored Cannon Beetle. | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
===The Forest of Hope=== | ===The Forest of Hope=== | ||
It is found in the northern part of the arena, in an arena blocked off by a [[black bramble gate]]. It is seen guarding the [[Radiation Canopy]]. Access to the arena is also blocked off by a [[white bramble gate]] which is submerged in water, so [[Blue Pikmin]] are recommended for destroying | It is found in the northern part of the arena, in an arena blocked off by a [[black bramble gate]]. It is seen guarding the [[Radiation Canopy]]. Access to the arena is also blocked off by a [[white bramble gate]] which is submerged in water, so [[Blue Pikmin]] are recommended for destroying the wall. | ||
===The Distant Spring=== | ===The Distant Spring=== | ||
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The only way one can be defeated is by clogging the blowhole during air intake (Pikmin are impervious to harm when inhaled). This causes the beetle's internal temperature to rise dramatically, and in response, the beetle will expose its burning abdomen underneath the armor to vent. The exposed abdomen leaves the beetle vulnerable to attack. However, the beetle will quickly unclog its blowhole, shield its backside, and continue its attack after excess heat has been drained. After closing its back up, your Pikmin will be knocked down, and the Armored Cannon Beetle will shoot a boulder out of its front. | The only way one can be defeated is by clogging the blowhole during air intake (Pikmin are impervious to harm when inhaled). This causes the beetle's internal temperature to rise dramatically, and in response, the beetle will expose its burning abdomen underneath the armor to vent. The exposed abdomen leaves the beetle vulnerable to attack. However, the beetle will quickly unclog its blowhole, shield its backside, and continue its attack after excess heat has been drained. After closing its back up, your Pikmin will be knocked down, and the Armored Cannon Beetle will shoot a boulder out of its front. | ||
If you bring 30 | If you bring 30 to 50 [[Red Pikmin]] with buds or flowers and throw quickly, the beast can be taken down on the first or second cycle. When it fires its rock, make sure you whistle your Pikmin quickly, or they will be crushed. Also, Pikmin that miss the abdomen will attack the creature's armored legs. They will also be thrown out in front of the beast when it shakes off other Pikmin attacking its back. Whistle them back quickly as well. | ||
Alternately, you may carry | Alternately, you may carry the [[Radiation Canopy]] without fighting the boss. Distract the beetle by making it shoot a rock at a wall, and while it's busy with its shooting animation, order some Pikmin to carry the object. You can now either continue distracting the enemy with [[Olimar]] or go away and leave the Pikmin to it. If you choose to leave, switch the [[camera]] to the top-down view and the closest zoom level. This will make the Armored Cannon Beetle go [[Camera#Off-camera objects|off-camera]] and not attack the Pikmin as a result.{{cite youtube|3JRSWLy4xrA|demonstrating how the Armored Cannon Beetle won't attack the Pikmin with the camera up-close|m=15|s=55}} | ||
{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}} | {{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Armored Cannon Beetle.jpg|The Armored Cannon Beetle. | |||
ACB.jpg|An Armored Cannon Beetle's exposed abdomen. | |||
Armored Cannon Beetle corpse.jpg|The Armored Cannon Beetle's corpse. | |||
Armored Cannon Beetle corpse.jpg|The Armored Cannon Beetle's corpse | |||
Armored Cannon Beetle P1 early.jpg|An Armored Cannon Beetle in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|early]] version of ''Pikmin'', on [[The Forest Navel]]. Notice that its cannon is larger and more defined than in the final version. | Armored Cannon Beetle P1 early.jpg|An Armored Cannon Beetle in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|early]] version of ''Pikmin'', on [[The Forest Navel]]. Notice that its cannon is larger and more defined than in the final version. | ||
Reel1 Armored Cannon Beetle.png|An Armored Cannon Beetle in the [[enemy reel]]. | Reel1 Armored Cannon Beetle.png|An Armored Cannon Beetle in the [[enemy reel]]. | ||
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*Its boulders are programmed to crush Dwarf Bulborbs and Dwarf Bulbears, leaving them flattened. This can be seen for the former by leading one so it is in range to be hit by a boulder, and in the case for the latter, leading one to the Armored Cannon Beetle in The Distant Spring. They are also programmed to crush Water Dumples, despite there not being a scenario where an Armored Cannon Beetle could fire at one normally.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/QuoteBalrog/status/1337822186325692417|Twitter post|Twitter|published={{date|12|December|2020}}|retrieved={{date|12|December|2020}}}} | *Its boulders are programmed to crush Dwarf Bulborbs and Dwarf Bulbears, leaving them flattened. This can be seen for the former by leading one so it is in range to be hit by a boulder, and in the case for the latter, leading one to the Armored Cannon Beetle in The Distant Spring. They are also programmed to crush Water Dumples, despite there not being a scenario where an Armored Cannon Beetle could fire at one normally.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/QuoteBalrog/status/1337822186325692417|Twitter post|Twitter|published={{date|12|December|2020}}|retrieved={{date|12|December|2020}}}} | ||
* The Armored Cannon Beetle is one of only five [[enemies]] from the original {{p1}} that did not return in {{p2}}. | * The Armored Cannon Beetle is one of only five [[enemies]] from the original {{p1}} that did not return in {{p2}}. | ||
** It and [[Goolix]] are the only two of these five to not return in {{p4}}. However, the [[Horned Cannon Beetle]] functions identically to this enemy | ** It and [[Goolix]] are the only two of these five to not return in {{p4}}. However, the [[Horned Cannon Beetle]] functions identically to this enemy. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||