Editing Cavern for a King

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{{infobox cave
|image     = Cavern for a King.png
|size      = 270px
|caption   = Overworld entrance to the cave
|location  = Primordial Thicket
|sublevels = 20
|rescues   = 1
|treasures = 48
|suggested = [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]].
}}
{{guide}}

The '''Cavern for a King''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Primordial Thicket]] in {{p4}}. It is considered the game's final cave, as it is the game's longest by far with a staggering twenty sublevels, and contains what many regard as the final [[boss]]. It also contains encounters with many other bosses, with one even being exclusive to the cave, the [[Toxstool]].

{{spoiler section|
The final sublevel contains [[Louie]] riding atop the [[Ancient Sirehound]]. As there is no exit, defeating the boss and rescuing Louie will immediately have the player leave the cave. After which, the player will be given the option to finish the current day in the Primordial Thicket or end the day. Doing either will start the game's ending cutscene. 
|the final boss and ending of ''Pikmin 4''
}}

== How to reach ==
Before the cave can be accessed at all, the player must first complete [[Final Battle]].

The cave is guarded by [[Bogswallow]]s and has mud areas where [[Oatchi]] and your Pikmin can drown, which would be detrimental for your army. It requires 30 [[Ice Pikmin]] (or an [[Ice Blast]]) in order to freeze the mud, so use that for your advantage and also freeze the Bogswallows to defeat them without having them suck up and eat your Pikmin.

== Notes ==
=== Louie's Voyage Log ===
{{transcript|Finally tamed that huge dog thing. I'm gonna lie low for a while in its den. It's really '''deep''', and there are '''plenty''' of snacks. The others will give up and go home.|block=y}}

== Sublevel 1 ==
{{game help|p4|List the objects in this sublevel, then write a guide on how to complete it. If there are multiple sublevels, copy this section for each one.}}
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Sticky Jewel|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Moldy Dwarf Bulborb|v=P4|y}} &times; 4
** {{icon|Moldy Slooch|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Toxstool|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** White {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} 
* '''Others''':
**

Bringing the bodies of the Moldy Dwarf Bulborbs and Moldy Slooches back to the S.S. Beagle, or shattering them with [[Ice Pikmin]] or an Ice Blast, will prevent the Toxstool from resurrecting them. From there, a focused attack from White Pikmin should be able to dispatch it.

== Sublevel 2 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Mechanichal Harp (Lullabies)|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Uniquely You Goo|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|v=P4|y}} &times; 4
** {{icon|Bulborb|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Jumbo Bulborb|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2

The Jumbo Bulborb hides in a bush, so be careful of it when fighting the Dwarf Bulborbs and the Bulborb.

== Sublevel 3 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Talisman of Life (Phoenix)|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Burrowing Snagret|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2

It is recommended to try and bait out and defeat each Burrowing Snagret individually. Prepare to Rush each Snagret's head just as it pops out of the ground, which can deal with a Snagret in just a handful of attack cycles.

== Sublevel 4 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Orbital Communication Sphere|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|v=P4|y}} &times; 6
** {{icon|Arctic Cannon Beetle|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Clipboard|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|egg|y}} &times; 2

The Arctic Cannon Beetle is placed such that the player will have to constantly dodge its snowballs just to reach it. When they do get close enough to attack, the cramped space it resides in (exacerbated further by the presence of sticky mold) puts Pikmin at significant risk of being eaten if they are not whistled away as soon as it begins to inhale. Using Oatchi is recommended to keep the squad together when dodging snowballs. Leading the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs into snowballs is an effective strategy, as they will die as soon as the snowball breaks.

== Sublevel 5 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Tremendous Sniffer|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Emperor Bulblax|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|egg|n=Large Egg|y}}

While it is theoretically possible to kill each Emperor Bulblax individually, in practice the roar of one Bulblax will wake up the other two. Despite this, the player should try to fight them one at a time rather than spread their Pikmin thin trying to fight them all at once. Using [[Bomb Rocks]] and [[Ultra-Spicy Spray]] to dispatch one of the Bulblaxes quickly is a good tactic to avoid one waking the other.

== Sublevel 6 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Planetary Rubber Cutie|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Honeywisp|v=P4|y}} x 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Hydro Jelly|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** Ice {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
* '''Others''':
** 
A cutscene plays with Louie lounging around before escaping further into the cavern, after that the player has the option to delve deeper or to leave the area, as an air vent is nearby.

== Sublevel 7 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|S.S. Peppermint|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|S.S. Berry|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Titan Blowhog|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Blizzarding Blowhog|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|egg|y|}} &times; 2

== Sublevel 8 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Dapper Blob|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Crusted Rumpup|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
** Swamp
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** 
* '''Others''':
**

== Sublevel 9 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Heroic Sword|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Bright Sword|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Man-at-Legs|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
** Clay Jars
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Blue Candypop Bud}} &times; 2
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}
The main battleground is submerged in water, so bringing a sizable amount of Blue Pikmin is heavily recommended for this fight. Don't break any of the clay jars as they can be used as temporary defense against the Man-at-Legs. If Oatchi has upgraded his Doggy Paddle ability, he can comfortably avoid shots from the Man-At-Legs by simply swimming around at the edge of the arena. Otherwise, the starting area of this sublevel provides more than enough cover from fire.

== Sublevel 10 ==
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Wayward Moon|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Smoky Progg|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
** Swamp
* '''Tools''':
** 
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

The Smoky Progg is significantly easier than how it was in {{P1}}, but can still cause mass Pikmin casualties if the player is unprepared. A good strategy is to use Oatchi's Rush skill to send all of your Pikmin onto it, defeating it quickly. Just be sure to jump to avoid the shockwaves produced by its projectiles, and whistle after it shakes off your Pikmin to ensure they don't panic directly into the path of its fog or into the swamp surrounding its arena.

== Sublevel 11 ==
{{todo|Document treasures on this sublevel.}}
* '''Treasures''':
**
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Bloomcap Bloyster|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Fishing Rope|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n = Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}}
* '''Others''':
**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

Louie appears once again on this sublevel, only to run off. It's a good idea to lure the Bloomcap Bloysters out of any water in the cave, so you can deal with them with a whole squad.

== Sublevel 12 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Unfinished Statue|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|White Spectralids|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Yellow Spectralids|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Red Spectralids|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
**Purple{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
* '''Others''':

A rest sublevel reminiscent of [[Shower Room#Sublevel 4|Shower Room,  sublevel 4]] from {{p2}}. There is an air vent to escape to the surface here, if the player is running low on Pikmin.

== Sublevel 13 ==
{{todo|Document treasures on this sublevel. There is one of the Memory Fragments, but which one in particular must be identified.}}
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Mysterious Carriage|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Gildemander|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}} (poisonous)
**{{icon|Poison Geyser|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Breakable Jars|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':

This room is very cramped, so it is recommended to use Oatchi or a small group of White Pikmin to clear the sticky mold before engaging with the boss. Try to lead the Gildemander away from the walls, as gold that is knocked off its back may land in a spot where it is hard to destroy.

== Sublevel 14 ==
{{todo|Document treasure on this sublevel.}}
* '''Treasures''':
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Horned Cannon Beetle|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':

Take down the Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae before dealing with the main boss of this sublevel. Be wary of their unusual boulder paths, which curve around the arena.

== Sublevel 15 ==
{{todo|Document treasure on this sublevel. It is a member of the Modern Amenities Series.}}
* '''Treasures''':
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
**Mud
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':

Louie shows up before running off yet again in this sublevel. A Baldy Long Legs stomps between a water-filled pit and a mud patch, both of which are surrounded by blocks, so Blue Pikmin are recommended. Additionally, using ten Ice Pikmin to freeze the water (or the mud) will also freeze the boss, which can be used to the player's advantage.

== Sublevel 16 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Connection Detector|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Waterwraith|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Dirt Wall|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Potted Plant|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
**Purple {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
* '''Others''':

Two Waterwraiths spawn almost immediately after entering this sublevel. However, they do not pose much threat if the player brought Purple Pikmin. If they did not, there is a Purple Candypop Bud available to create some. One of the Waterwraiths holds the Connection Detector.

== Sublevel 17 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Fire-Breathing Feast|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Empress Bulblax|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
**{{icon|Geyser|v=P4|y}}
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':

The Empress Bulblax on this sublevel occupies a small chamber, which, unlike any other encounter with it, means that there is no single place to stand to avoid her rolling attack. Instead, there are two geysers which shoot you to the opposite sides of the arena and a small passage in the back. The intended method is to use these to jump over the top of the boss or to slip behind it before making your way back to the arena, but it is far easier to use six or so Bomb-Rocks and finish the job before she can even attack. Don't Rush with Oatchi as that triggers her roll attack immediately.

== Sublevel 18 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Don't-See-It Specs|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
**Blue {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} &times; 2
* '''Others''':

The Sovereign Bulblax's arena is unique in that it can be changed during the fight. The boss's jump attack can deform the landscape, which can create small pools of water. For this reason, using Bomb-Rocks and Ultra-Spicy Spray to defeat the Bulblax before it can make the arena too hard to navigate is a good strategy. Note that the Don't-See-It Specs and the Sovereign Bulblax's corpse will need to be carried over or through the small ring of water surrounding the main arena, so use Blue Pikmin or an Ice Blast (it takes a very large amount of Ice Pikmin to freeze the water here), or upgrade Oatchi's Super Buff to allow him to carry through water.

== Sublevel 19 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|v=P4|y}} &times; 3
**{{icon|Zest Bomb|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Blonde Impostor|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Heroine's Tear|v=P4|y}}
**{{icon|Pocked Airhead|v=P4|y}} (buried)
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Honeywisp|v=P4|y}} &times; 7
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
**Red {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
**Blue {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
**Yellow {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
**White{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
**Ice {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}
* '''Others''':

The penultimate sublevel of this cave is a very forgiving one, with no hostile enemies. A shallow body of water contains a few of the treasures, so use Blue Pikmin to retrieve them. It is also recommended to utilise the Candypop Buds to create some more Pikmin types, as they will be very useful in the upcoming sublevel. There is an air vent present to escape, and the final sublevel entrance is buried under a pile of sand near the broken green bucket.

== Sublevel 20 ==
* '''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Gift of Friendship|v=P4|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Ancient Sirehound|v=P4|y}}
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Tools''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Others''':
**[[Louie]]

This sublevel contains a landing area for the S.S. Beagle, and a large arena where Louie and the Ancient Sirehound are found. It drops the Gift of Friendship. The player does not need to actually transport the Gift of Friendship or Louie, as it happens during a cutscene immediately after defeating the Ancient Sirehound. Additionally, this final sublevel contains no air vent, as the player, Oatchi, and their Pikmin will use the S.S. Beagle to fly out of the cave instead.

== Gallery ==
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== Names in other languages ==
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|Dut  = 
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|Fra  = Caverne du roi
|FraM = Cavern of the king
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|Ita  = 
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|Kor  = 
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|Por  = 
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|Spa  =Caverna del Rey  
|SpaM =Cavern of the King
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== Trivia ==
* It's possible that the name of this cave is based on [[Louie|Louie's]] name as a treasure in {{p2}}: [[King of Bugs]].
* This is the longest in any ''Pikmin'' game, beating the [[Hole of Heroes]] by 5. However due to the lack of any normal sublevels, and bosses being easier to kill in this entry, it usually doesn't take much time to complete.
* The Candypop Buds on Sublevel 19 will change color depending on what types of Pikmin are in your group, making it impossible to command all 9 types at once by using the Candypop Buds.

== See also ==
* [[Dream Den]]
* [[Hole of Heroes]]

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