Editing Hole of Heroes

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{{Infobox cave

|location=Wistful Wild

|sublevels=15

|treasures=13

|hazards=[[Image:Flame.png]] [[Image:Water.png]] [[Image:Electricity.png]] [[Image:Poison.png]]

The '''Hole of Heroes''' is a [[cave]] in [[Pikmin 2]], found in the [[Wistful Wild]], the game's fourth and last area. It is the longest cave in the game with 15 [[sublevel]]s but only 13 treasures, and of a difficulty comparable to the other Wistful Wild caves. The later sublevels are based around repeats of encounters with [[:Category:Bosses|bosses]] from earlier in Pikmin 2, including the [[Empress Bulblax]], [[Beady Long Legs]] and [[Man-at-Legs]].

The Hole of Heroes is reachable only by the same path used to retrieve the [[Conifer Spire]]. The road there involves a [[Hermit Crawmad]], water that needs to be drained, [[Blowhogs]], [[Sheargrubs]], and a protective [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]. Pass the Conifer Spire's resting place and traveling down the half pipe to reach the cave entrance. Be careful not to fall off the tree stump so you don't have to take the journey all over again.

Obviously you will encounter hordes of enemies and all hazards in this cave. It is highly recommended you take 20 of each color of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]]. This way you can face every obstacle with the right color. If you are a bit more confident in your abilities, it might be of interest for you to take 40 [[Purple Pikmin]] and 15 of every other color. Frustratingly, the Hole of Heroes, like the other two caves in the Wistful Wild, contains bosses that prove to be quite challenging, but have no suit or gameplay upgrade for collecting the final treasure.

==Enemies==

*[[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]

*[[Man-at-Legs]]

*'''Boss: [[Raging Long Legs]]'''

{{Solution}}

== Sublevel 1==

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 types of 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 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 Escense of True Love is buried; excavate it 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.

Here is where you want flower Pikmin. It's the first boss return of the cave. There are two Snagrets, one Pileated and one Burrowing, and there's a sandy sinkhole in the middle of the arena that causes a huge issue when you find yourself retreating from the feathered snagret. Note that you do not have to kill both beasts. Only one of them will hold the treasure. Find whatever one makes your gauge scream and fight for the Lustrous Element, but be careful not to walk into both monsters. Locate them both if you must.

== Sublevel 5==

Level five is treasureless. 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. 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 one leaf or bud among your deflowered soldiers.

== Sublevel 6==

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 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 peanut butter as your treasure, get rid of the seal over the cave and jump in for your next boss fight.

This arena is roomy, and you'll find a Ranging Bloyster just waiting to feed. Get your Pikmin safe behind the hole or in a dead end, and defeat the Cannon Beetles with their own boulders. Then you can move to the big blob. Split into two teams, surround the beast, and alternate between captains to get a good shot at the bulb on the monster's back. Soon enough, you'll get the Joyless Jewel as the prize.

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.

== Sublevel 9==

Dwarf Red, White, Orange Bulborbs, a Red, Hairy and Orange Bulborb, a Spotty Bulbear with its young and a Fiery Bulblax - in fact, every breed of Bulborb in the entire game - appears here. The Fiery Bulblax has the [[Dimensional Slicer]], but since the rest of the bulborbs are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here. A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave, or of the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a spray (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Remember to use red pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax.