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The '''Cradle of the Beast''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Giant's Hearth]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It is named for its [[boss]], the [[Empress Bulblax]], which in this cave gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. The second heaviest treasure in the game is found here, so at least 12 [[Purple Pikmin]] are required for carrying it. They are also useful for defeating the smaller enemies. This cave has {{sparklium|p4|1,305}} worth of treasure.
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The '''Cradle of the Beast''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Giant's Hearth]] in [[Pikmin 4]]. It's named for its boss, the [[Empress Bulblax]], who now gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]] as you fight it. [[Purple Pikmin]] are useful here for carrying the larger treasures and stomping on smaller enemies. This cave has {{sparklium|p4|1,305}} worth of treasure.


== How to reach ==
== How to reach ==
The entrance to the Cradle of the Beast resides in the southern part of the [[Giant's Hearth]], guarded by a [[Bloomcap Bloyster]] and surrounded by [[dried plant]]s. There are two paths the player can take to reach this cave, both of which require using [[fire starter]]s to reach. One path is just south of the Abandoned Throne base and is the shortest of the two. The player will have to deal with a sprinkler system and a [[Masterhop]] before they burn away the hay bales leading directly to the cave. The second path is longer but easier. The only obstacles in this path are a pond with [[Wolpole]]s that must be drained to get a fire starter to the dried plants on the eastern edge and a pushable box near a [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]] den. The cave can then be accessed by burning the last set of dried plants surrounding it.
The Cradle of the Beast resides in the southern part of the map, guarded by a [[Bloomcap Bloyster]] and blocked by hay bales. There are two paths the player can take to reach this area, both of which require using [[Fire starter|fire starters]] to reach. One path is just south of the Abandoned Throne base and is the shortest of the two. The player will have to deal with a sprinkler system and a [[Masterhop]] before they burn away the hay bales leading directly to the cave. The second path is longer but easier. The only obstacles in this path are a pond with [[Wolpole|Wolpoles]] that must be drained to get a fire starter to the hay bale on the eastern edge and a pushable box near a [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]] den. The cave can then be accessed by burning the last set of hay bales surrounding it.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== Sublevel 1 ==
== Sublevel 1 ==
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 1.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 1.]]
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 1.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 1.]]
{{game help|p4|List the objects in this sublevel, then write a guide on how to complete it.}}
* '''Treasures''':
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Citrus Lump|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Citrus Lump|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Delectable Bouquet|v=P4|y}} × 1 (inside Fiery Bulblax)
** {{icon|Delectable Bouquet|v=P4|y}} (inside Fiery Bulblax)
** {{icon|Memory Fragment (Bottom-ish)|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Memory Fragment (Bottom-ish)|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|Gold Nugget|v=P4|y}} × 15
** {{icon|Gold Nugget|v=P4|y}} × 15
* '''Enemies''':
* '''Enemies''':
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** {{icon|Scorchcake|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Scorchcake|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Waddlequaff|v=P4|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Waddlequaff|v=P4|y}} × 2
**
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Dirt wall|y|v=P4}} × 1
** {{icon|Dirt wall|y|v=P4}} × 1
** {{icon|Water spout|y|v=P4}} × 2
** {{icon|Water spout|y|v=P4}} × 2
** {{icon|Bag|y|v=P4}} × 2 (both have a weight of 30)
** {{icon|Bag|y|v=P4}} × 2 (Both have a weight of 30)
** {{icon|Dried plant|y|v=P4}} × 12 (3 groups of 2, 2 groups of 3)
** {{icon|Dried plant|y|v=P4}} × 12 (3 groups of 2, 2 groups of 3)
** {{icon|Iron fence|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Iron fence|v=P4|y}} × 1
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** {{icon|Bonfire altar unlit|l=Bonfire altar|y|v=P4|n=Unlit bonfire altar}} × 1
** {{icon|Bonfire altar unlit|l=Bonfire altar|y|v=P4|n=Unlit bonfire altar}} × 1
*'''Wild Pikmin'''
*'''Wild Pikmin'''
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 2
**{{icon|Red Pikmin|v=P4|y}} x5 (Sprouts)
** {{icon|Red Pikmin|v=P4|y}} × 10 (2 groups of 5, both groups sprouts)
**{{icon|Red Pikmin|v=P4|y}} x5 (Sprouts)  
* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Raw material pile|v=P4|y|l=Raw material}} (20 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Raw material pile|v=P4|y|l=Raw material}} (20 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 2
** {{icon|Egg|v=P4|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Egg|v=P4|y}} × 2


Most rooms are blocked off by [[dried plant]]s, so you are going need to use a [[fire starter]] to open up the paths. The lit fire starter can be found in the room north of where you start, with the sleeping [[Fiery Bulblax]]. The room might appear blocked off by dried plants, but there is a small gap between them and the wall for you and the Pikmin to walk in there. Before defeating the Bulblax, send Oatchi to remove the [[water spout]]s before waking the enemy. After that's done, flatten the [[paper bag]] (weighing 30) to gain access to the fire starter. Use the fire starter to burn all the nearby dried plants and collect the [[Delectable Bouquet]]. Head back to the base and pass through the [[iron fence]], leading to a [[Waddlequaff]]. Defeat the Waddlequaff, and head the other direction to destroy the [[dirt wall]]. Grab a fire starter again (if it has ran out) and burn the line of dried plants opposite the dirt wall, leading to a Purple [[Candypop Bud]]. Convert some Pikmin into Purple Pikmin if you have none, and head back to the dirt wall. Wait until it is destroyed and enter the new segment. Defeat the [[Puffy Blowhog]] and the [[Scorchcake]], and then flatten the nearby paper bag. Collect the [[Citrus Lump]] and the pile of [[Gold Nugget]]s and return back to the base. Use [[Oatchi]] to jump up the ledge towards the west and defeat the nearby Waddlequaff. Collect the [[Memory Fragment (Bottom-ish)]] and grab another fire starter (if it has ran out). Light the bonfire alter near the base, and return to the area you were just in and follow the path leading to a few dried plants. Burn them, use the nearby Purple Candypop Bud to gain more Purple Pikmin, and finally enter the next sublevel.
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== Sublevel 2 ==
== Sublevel 2 ==
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 2.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 2.]]
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 2.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 2.]]
{{game help|p4|List the objects in this sublevel, then write a guide on how to complete it.}}
* '''Treasures''':
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Mouth of Lies|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Mouth of Lies|v=P4|y}}
** {{icon|King of Meats|v=P4|y}} × 1 (inside Porquillion)
** {{icon|King of Meats|v=P4|y}} (inside Porquillion)
** {{icon|Gold Nugget|v=P4|y}} × 20
** {{icon|Gold Nugget|v=P4|y}} × 20
* '''Enemies''':
* '''Enemies''':
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** {{icon|Skutterchuck|v=P4|y}} × 3
** {{icon|Skutterchuck|v=P4|y}} × 3
** {{icon|Wollyhop|v=P4|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Wollyhop|v=P4|y}} × 2
**
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Water spout|y|v=P4}} × 2
** {{icon|Water spout|y|v=P4}} × 2
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** {{icon|Iron fence|y|v=P4}} × 3
** {{icon|Iron fence|y|v=P4}} × 3
* '''Tools''':
* '''Tools''':
** {{icon|Clay mound incomplete|v=P4|y|l=Clay#Clay mound|n=Clay mound}} (25 raw materials required) × 1
** {{icon|Clay mound incomplete|v=P4|y|l=Clay#Clay mound|n=Clay mound}} (25 raw materials required) × 1  
** {{icon|Pup tunnel|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Pup tunnel|v=P4|y}} × 1
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 1
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 10
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting an [[Armored Cannon Larva]])
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting a [[Porquillion]])
* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Raw material pile|y|v=P4|l=Raw material}} (15 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Raw material pile|y|v=P4|l=Raw material}} (15 piece pile) × 1
{{see also|Porquillion#Strategy|t1=Porquillion strategy}}
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 1
 
Depending on Oatchi's upgrade status, a certain amount of Purple Pikmin are needed to collect the [[King of Meats]], which weighs 300 and has a max carrier capacity of 100:
 
If Oatchi's Buff ability hasn't been upgraded at all, at least 22 Purple Pikmin are needed (22 Purple + 78 non-Purple + Oatchi = 301).
 
If Oatchi's Super Buff ability has been fully upgraded, at least 12 Purple Pikmin are needed (12 Purple + 88 non-Purple + Oatchi = 308).


This sublevel is very dangerous for non-[[Rock Pikmin]], so they are going to be the Pikmin you'll want to use. Dismiss all other Pikmin types and leave them at base where they will be safe. There are two paths you can start exploring, one through a [[pup tunnel]] towards the east, where only Oatchi can go, and one through some iron fences towards the west, where only you with the Pikmin can go. The pup tunnel leads to a room with an [[Armored Cannon Larva]], some wild Rock Pikmin (if you brought less than 100 Pikmin), a place to build a [[clay mound]], and some [[breakable pot]]s that lead to a room with some [[Wollyhop]]s. Through the iron fence is a room with [[Skutterchuck]]s and a ramp that leads to the room with the Wollyhops. Playing as Oatchi, enter the pup tunnel and destroy the breakable pots. Then have him destroy the nearby water spouts. Switching back to the [[rookie Rescue Officer]], enter the room full of Skutterchucks and defeat them, head up the ramp and defeat the Wollyhops. Using Rock Pikmin reduces the risk of any Pikmin losses, as they resist the [[crushing]] attacks from the enemies. Afterwards, push the paper bag down and enter the room with the Armored Cannon Larva. Defeat the enemy, and have your Pikmin build the clay mound. Once the mound is complete, walk up it and you'll see a [[Porquillion]] fighting some more wild Rock Pikmin. Defeat the Porquillion, which attack using spikes - something Rock Pikmin are immune to - and it will drop the [[King of Meats]] weighing 300. To collect it, at least 12 Purple Pikmin will be required. Before you collect it, head further north and another Armored Cannon Beetle will appear. Defeat the enemy and continue down the corridor leading to a Purple Candypop Bud. Convert any Pikmin into Purple Pikmin and return to the King of Meats. Collect the treasure and the nearby Gold Nuggets, then enter the next sublevel. If you are not able to collect the King of Meats, you might have to return at a later point with more Purple Pikmin, Oatchi after improving his Buff skill, or with more Pikmin after collecting more [[Flarlic]]s.
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== Sublevel 3 ==
== Sublevel 3 ==
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 3.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 3.]]
[[File:P4 Map Cradle of the Beast 3.png|thumb|300px|Map of sublevel 3.]]
{{game help|p4|List the objects in this sublevel, then write a guide on how to complete it.}}
* '''Treasures''':
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Stately Rubber Cutie|v=P4|y}} × 5 (inside Empress Bulblax)
** {{icon|Stately Rubber Cutie|v=P4|y}} × 5 (inside Empress Bulblax)
* '''Enemies''':
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Empress Bulblax|y|v=P4}} × 1
** {{icon|Empress Bulblax|y|v=P4}} × 1
** {{icon|Bulborb Larva|y|v=P4}} × 9 (also spawns infinitely from the Empress Bulblax until it is defeated)
** {{icon|Bulborb Larva|y|v=P4}} × 9 (also spawns infinitely from Empress Bulblax, until she's killed)
* '''Obstacles''':
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Crystal wall|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Crystal wall|v=P4|y}} × 1
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* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Castaway|y|v=P4}} × 1 (buried)
** {{icon|Castaway|y|v=P4}} × 1 (buried)
{{see also|Empress Bulblax#Strategy|t1=Empress Bulblax strategy}}
There's only one corridor that leads you to the [[boss]] of this cave, which will be inhabited by dozens of [[Bulborb Larva]]e. Be very careful not to let the larvae too close to the Pikmin since they are fast biters and will eat a Pikmin in only a second. If one manages to grab a Pikmin, you can still react fast and try to kill it before the Pikmin dies. Purple Pikmin are particularly good against them, thanks to their ground stomp killing all nearby larvae, although their slow descend make it harder to rescue Pikmin once they're grabbed. Additionally, the rookie Rescue Officer's punch will defeat the larvae in one hit. The boss is an [[Empress Bulblax]], which will be birthing nonstop larvae that follow and slowly chase you and the Pikmin. Go towards the face of the Empress, and before you start to attack it, clear your surroundings of larvae so they won't eat any Pikmin as you battle. After being attacked for a moment, the Empress will shake off any Pikmin that are on her to the side and then begin doing her roll attack. Whistle early and quickly so the Pikmin escape before being flatten, and try to whistle them before she has a chance to shake them off. Of course, Rock Pikmin won't die from getting rolled over, so you can choose to only send Rocks to attack her, though they are very slow at doing damage. When she rolls, she will squash most, if not all, larvae that are coming towards you, so if you are getting approached by many of them, attack the boss so she begins rolling to clear the ground of the larvae. Continue to attack and dodge the boss and you will eventually defeat it, but be mindful of any larvae that may have stayed alive. Collect the five [[Stately Rubber Cutie]]s that boss drops and head to the [[numbered gate]], now lowered, to rescue the [[castaway]]. After you collected everything, head to the exit fan to leave the cave.


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LarvaHarassment.jpg|[[Oatchi]] being attacked by several [[Bulborb Larva]]e.
LarvaHarassment.jpg|[[Oatchi]] being attacked by several [[Bulborb Larvae]].
20231111 210741.jpg|[[Oatchi]] looks at an [[egg]].
20231111 210741.jpg|[[Oatchi]] looks at an [[egg]].
ArrowRainOatchi.jpg|A [[Porquillion]] sends its spikes upon [[Oatchi]], while also being attacked by wild [[Rock Pikmin]].
ArrowRainOatchi.jpg|A [[Porquillion]] sends its spikes upon [[Oatchi]], while also being attacked by wild [[Rock Pikmin]].
'Castaway'.jpg|The rookie Rescue Officer takes the place of a castaway.
'Castaway'.jpg|[[Player character]] takes the place of a castaway.
Windy,Eh'.jpg|[[Oatchi]] is near a [[Scorchcake]] and [[Puffy Blowhog]], both of which are trying to hurt it.
Windy,Eh'.jpg|[[Oatchi]] is near a [[Scorchcake]] and [[Puffy Blowhog]], both of which are trying to hurt it.
CradleBeastVioletCandypopBud.jpg|[[Oatchi]] near a [[Violet Candypop Bud]].
CradleBeastVioletCandypopBud.jpg|[[Oatchi]] near a [[Violet Candypop Bud]].
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CradleBeastEmpressBody.jpg|The body of an [[Empress Bulblax]], with [[Oatchi]] and some Pikmin near it.
CradleBeastEmpressBody.jpg|The body of an [[Empress Bulblax]], with [[Oatchi]] and some Pikmin near it.
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</gallery>
== Trivia ==
* [[Louie]] specifically mentions this cave ("something-something the Beast") in his fourth [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Missions|Fit for a Feast]] quest, when requesting a single [[Fiery Bulblax]].


== Names in other languages ==
== Names in other languages ==
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== Trivia ==
* [[Louie]] specifically mentions this cave ("something-something the Beast") in his fourth [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Missions|Fit for a Feast]] quest, when requesting a single [[Fiery Bulblax]].
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Giant's Hearth]]
*[[Giant's Hearth]]

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