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|icon = Hydro Dweevil P4 icon.png | |icon = Hydro Dweevil P4 icon.png | ||
|namecustom = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''<br>''Mandarachnia sulfurnid'' (Before ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]'') | |namecustom = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''<br>''Mandarachnia sulfurnid'' (Before ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]'') | ||
|family = Dweevil | |family = Dweevil | ||
|areas = [[Serene Shores]], [[Hero's Hideaway]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]) | |areas = [[Serene Shores]], [[Hero's Hideaway]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]) | ||
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The '''Hydro Dweevil''' ({{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}), | The '''Hydro Dweevil''' ({{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}), called the '''Caustic Dweevil''' in the GameCube and Wii versions of ''Pikmin 2'', is an [[enemy]] in {{p2}} and {{p4}}. A non-aggressive member of the [[dweevil family]], it picks up any [[treasure]] or enemy corpse it can find, only releasing it when [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] interfere, at which point it will attack them by spraying [[water]], which suffocates and drowns all Pikmin types except [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]], making those the best choice in battle against it. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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{{transcript|They'll make your skin crawl on sight, but the worst Caustic Dweevils can do to your troops is to spit water at them. Use only blue Pikmin in the battle if you can, and toss them at the beast's body. If you use other types of troops, be ready to whistle them free from the bubbles.|block=y}} | {{transcript|They'll make your skin crawl on sight, but the worst Caustic Dweevils can do to your troops is to spit water at them. Use only blue Pikmin in the battle if you can, and toss them at the beast's body. If you use other types of troops, be ready to whistle them free from the bubbles.|block=y}} | ||
=== ''Pikmin 2'' (Nintendo Switch) Olimar's notes === | ===''Pikmin 2'' (Nintendo Switch) Olimar's notes=== | ||
{{transcript|The hydro dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs. Several points of differentiation with other members of the species have been confirmed, such as body color and behavioral patterns, but none of these suggest major deviations in the creature's genetic structure. This makes it clear that it is a relative of the family. When attacked by enemies, the hydro dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}} | {{transcript|The hydro dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs. Several points of differentiation with other members of the species have been confirmed, such as body color and behavioral patterns, but none of these suggest major deviations in the creature's genetic structure. This makes it clear that it is a relative of the family. When attacked by enemies, the hydro dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}} | ||
=== Dalmo's | === Dalmo's Notes === | ||
{{Transcript|It's bewitching to behold the way it skitter-skitters around on those long, slender | {{Transcript|It's bewitching to behold the way it skitter-skitters around on those long, slender lapis-lazuli blue legs while carrying treasure on its back. If, in an excess amount of excitement, you reach out a hand to touch it, a startling plash should deter you! Be calm and quiet around this beastie.}} | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
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When a treasure or a corpse of another creature is nearby, a Hydro Dweevil will lift it up onto its head and carry it, making it impossible for Pikmin to collect until it is broken free. When a Dweevil has an item in its possession, it will stay at rest, crouching down, appearing as if it is only the item, until it is approached by a leader or Pikmin, at which point it will stand up and run away. | When a treasure or a corpse of another creature is nearby, a Hydro Dweevil will lift it up onto its head and carry it, making it impossible for Pikmin to collect until it is broken free. When a Dweevil has an item in its possession, it will stay at rest, crouching down, appearing as if it is only the item, until it is approached by a leader or Pikmin, at which point it will stand up and run away. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
{{guide}} | {{guide}} | ||
[[Throw]] any type of Pikmin onto a Hydro Dweevil's small head. Although they can harm non-Blue Pikmin, they are weak and often die before getting a chance to attack at all, and this does not kill Pikmin instantly, allowing them to be whistled to safety by a [[leader]] if they do come into contact with the attack. Be aware, however, that depletion of a Dweevil's HP will not stop an oncoming attack, so if one starts its attack animation, be prepared to whistle your Pikmin back. [[Purple Pikmin]] are particularly useful in defeating large numbers of smaller Dweevils with ease, since they stun when thrown, halting any enemy attacks, usually until death. Also to be advised is that the Hydro Dweevil can stun leaders regardless of what upgrades they have, this can put suffering Pikmin in danger of dying as the stun will prevent whistling while active. | |||
Alternatively, you can use leaders to defeat the creature in an ultimately safer way. Run up to it and [[punch]] it until it begins its attacking animation, leaving plenty of time to run away before it attacks. Run back and continue the assault when the water flow stops. | |||
==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
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|size = Leg span: {{mm|54}} | |size = Leg span: {{mm|54}} | ||
|piklopedia = 39 | |piklopedia = 39 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|jpcommon = {{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}. Lapis lazuli is a blue stone. | |jpcommon = {{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}. Lapis lazuli is a blue stone. | ||
|jpname = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}. It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]] and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s. | |jpname = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}. It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]] and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s. | ||
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''. | |scientific = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''. "Aquadis" is similar to "aqua", relating to water. Prior to the Switch port, the scientific name was "Mandarachnia sulfurnid". It uses the word ''sulfurnid'', referring to {{w|sulfuric acid}}. | ||
|internal = Internally, it is called <code>waterotakara</code>, a combination of "water" and "otakara" ("treasure"). | |internal = Internally, it is called <code>waterotakara</code>, a combination of "water" and "otakara" ("treasure"). | ||
|prerelease = Before being named Caustic Dweevil in the original version, they were initially called Acidic Dweevils, according to the early English script left unused inside ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} files.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}} | |prerelease = Before being named Caustic Dweevil in the original version, they were initially called Acidic Dweevils, according to the early English script left unused inside ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} files.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}} | ||
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|ChiSimpR = Liúlilán Bèizhū | |ChiSimpR = Liúlilán Bèizhū | ||
|ChiSimpM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider | |ChiSimpM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider | ||
|Dut = Sproeiende | |Dut = Sproeiende tooiwagen | ||
|DutM = | |DutM = | ||
|Fra = Araknéak Caustique (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Araknéak aquatique (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'') | |Fra = Araknéak Caustique (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Araknéak aquatique (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'') | ||
|FraM = Caustic Dweevil (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Aquatic dweevil (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'') | |FraM = Caustic Dweevil (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Aquatic dweevil (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'') | ||
|FraN = | |FraN = | ||
|Ger = | |Ger = Aquarak | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Aquarach | ||
|GerN = | |GerN = From Latin "aqua" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-" | ||
|Ita = Opiliode caustico | |Ita = Opiliode caustico | ||
|ItaM = Caustic | |ItaM = Caustic dweevil | ||
|Kor = 파랑업어거미 | |Kor = 파랑업어거미 | ||
|KorR = Parang-Eobeo-Geomi | |KorR = Parang-Eobeo-Geomi | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Caustic Dweevil.png|The Hydro Dweevil's model in | Causticdweevil.jpg|Artwork of the Hydro Dweevil from {{P2}}. | ||
Caustic Dweevil close.png|A Hydro Dweevil in ''Pikmin 2'' | Caustic Dweevil.png|The Hydro Dweevil's model in ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
Caustic Dweevil close.png|A close-up screenshot of a Hydro Dweevil in ''Pikmin 2''. | |||
Caustic Dweevil attack.png|A Hydro Dweevil releasing its bodily fluids from beneath it in ''Pikmin 2''. | Caustic Dweevil attack.png|A Hydro Dweevil releasing its bodily fluids from beneath it in ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
Hydro Dweevil P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Hydro Dweevil in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']]. | Hydro Dweevil P2S icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Hydro Dweevil in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']]. | ||
Dweevils E-Card.jpg|The elemental Dweevils' [[e-card]], #41. | Dweevils E-Card.jpg|The elemental Dweevils' [[e-card]], #41. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*[[Munge Dweevil]] | *[[Munge Dweevil]] | ||
*[[Volatile Dweevil]] | *[[Volatile Dweevil]] | ||
*[[Titan Dweevil]] | *[[Titan Dweevil]] | ||
*[[Skeeterskate]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{p2enemies}} | {{p2enemies}} | ||
{{p4enemies}} | {{p4enemies}} | ||
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Pikmin 4 enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Water enemies]] | [[Category:Water enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]] | [[Category:Frontier Cavern]] | ||
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]] | [[Category:Hole of Heroes]] | ||
[[Category:Dream Den]] | [[Category:Dream Den]] | ||