Editing Hydro Dweevil

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Hydro Dweevil P4 icon.png
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Hydro Dweevil P4 icon.png
|namecustom  = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''<br>''Mandarachnia sulfurnid'' (Before ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]'')
|family      = Dweevil
|areas       = [[Serene Shores]], [[Hero's Hideaway]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]])
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]], [[Doppelgänger's Den]]
|challenge   = [[Dweevil Nest]], [[Hazard Training]]
|attacks     = Sprays water
}}

The '''Hydro Dweevil''' ({{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}), named '''Caustic Dweevil''' in the GameCube and Wii versions of ''Pikmin 2'', is an [[enemy]] in {{p2}} and {{p4}}. Non-aggressive members of the [[dweevil family]], Hydro Dweevils pick up any [[treasure]] or enemy corpses they can find, only releasing when [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] interfere, at which point they will attack 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 them.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight2 = 3    |weight4 = 2
|carriers2 = 6  |carriers4 = 4
|seeds2 = 5<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.</ref> |seeds4 = 3
|value2 = 2     |value4 = 2
|hp2 = 150      |hp4 = 300
|regen2 = 0     |regen4 = Unknown
}}

{{refs|note}}

{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}

===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{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 ===
{{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 notes ===
{{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 of excitement, you reach out a hand to touch it, a startling splash should deter you! Be calm and quiet around this beastie.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{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}}

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Inedible. Effects of consumption include uncontrollable arm flailing and enthusiastic dish washing.|block=y}}

==Behavior==
Hydro Dweevils scurry about randomly and take no note of the presence of any leader or Pikmin if left undisturbed. When provoked one will attempt to defend itself by releasing a pressurized spurt of water below it. Hydro Dweevils are frail creatures and will die quickly if attacked by even a few Pikmin, or by the punches from a leader.

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.

In ''Pikmin 4'', as with all dweevils, the Hydro Dweevil's range of objects it can carry has increased. Any object that is directly carryable by Pikmin, notably useable items from the [[Pack]], can now be carried by the Dweevil. This even includes [[fire starter]]s, although this can only be seen with [[Fiery Dweevil]]s in the [[Giant's Hearth]] in-game. Items that can explode, like [[bomb rock]]s or [[ice blast]]s can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of the [[Volatile Dweevil]] from ''Pikmin 2''. It should be noted that Dweevils are not immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die or become [[ice|frozen]] as a result of the blast.

==Strategy==
{{guide}}
===With Pikmin===
[[Blue Pikmin]], [[Bulbmin]], and [[Glow Pikmin]] are technically the safest types to attack a Hydro Dweevil with, as they are all immune to its water blast. In practice, virtually any type of Pikmin squad can swiftly dispatch one, thanks to their extremely low health - a matter made even easier in {{p4}} if you lock onto its head. As with all common Dweevils, [[Purple Pikmin]] are an extremely effective option; a single stomp nearby is guaranteed to stun it, and a direct stomp on its head will inflict enormous damage, almost instantly killing it.

In {{p2}}, if a Hydro Dweevil's health is completely depleted while it is preparing to attack, it will complete its attack first ''before'' dying: Stay wary and be prepared to whistle the water off.

===Alternative methods===
Hydro Dweevils largely cannot hurt leaders; a direct hit from their water blast will stagger and stun them for a moment but will not actually hurt them. Punching them to death a very simple affair, even more-so with the [[Rocket Fist]], but note that if the Dweevil shakes to knock the leader away, this ''will'' cause extremely minor damage to them if it hits.

[[Oatchi]] will make extremely short work out of any Hydro Dweevil he is sent to attack - he will be similarly immune to its attacks, provided he has [[Oatchi#Doggy-Paddle|learnt to swim.]] If his [[Rush]] has been upgraded, he can even bowl over multiple in a single charge, killing them instantly.

==Technical information==
{{p2 enemy technical
|name = waterotakara
|s000 = 0.5
|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.1
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 150
|fp01 = 30
|fp02 = 0.1
|fp03 = 0.1
|fp04 = 0.5
|fp05 = 0.01
|fp06 = 80
|fp08 = 0.25
|fp09 = 200
|fp10 = 75
|fp11 = 70
|fp12 = 200
|fp13 = 180
|fp14 = 300
|fp15 = 90
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 250
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 25
|fp20 = 25
|fp21 = 25
|fp22 = 60
|fp23 = 0
|fp24 = 0
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 50
|fp27 = 75
|fp28 = 4
|fp29 = 15
|fp30 = 50
|fp31 = 0
|fp32 = 50
|fp33 = 25
|fp34 = 5
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 1 (100%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 6
|ip02 = 5
|ip03 = 12
|ip04 = 10
|ip05 = 17
|ip06 = 20
|ip07 = 22
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | オタカラライフ | Unknown (damage until treasure is knocked off?) | 80 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp10 | ノーマルアタック | Unknown | 1 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | オタカラアタック | Unknown | 1.25 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp21 | オタカラキャッチ | Unknown | 2.5 }}
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size       = Leg span: {{mm|54}}
|piklopedia = 39
|piklopedia4 = 39
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Dweevil family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = Hydro Dweevil. Hydro is a prefix referring to water. The Hydro Dweevil attacks with high pressure water. In the original English translation, it was named the Caustic Dweevil. Something that is caustic can corrode living tissue, like acid. In this translation, [[Olimar's notes]] mentioned that the dweevil attacks with an acidic liquid. This however was a liberty of the localization, and in the Switch port, the dweevil was renamed to the Hydro Dweevil.
|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.
|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").
|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}}
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = ルリショイグモ
|JapR = Ruri Shoi Gumo
|JapM = Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider
|ChiTrad  = 琉璃藍背蛛
|ChiTradR = Liúlilán Bèizhū
|ChiTradM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider
|ChiSimp  = 琉璃蓝背蛛
|ChiSimpR = Liúlilán Bèizhū
|ChiSimpM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider
|Dut  = Sproeiende Tooiwagen
|DutM = Spraying Dress Up-Daddy Long Legs
|DutN = 'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
|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'')
|FraN = 
|Ger  = Acidarak (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Aquarak (''Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)'', ''Pikmin 4'')
|GerM = Acidarach<br>Aquarach
|GerN = From "acid" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"; [[Dalmo]]'s description still uses Acidarak<br>From Latin "aqua" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
|Ita  = Opiliode caustico (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Opiliode acquatico (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|ItaM = Caustic Dweevil<br>Aquatic Dweevil
|ItaI=Opiliode acquatico
|Kor  = 파랑업어거미
|KorR = Parang-Eobeo-Geomi
|KorM = Blue Carrying Spider
|Spa  = Caustiaraña (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Hidroaraña (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|SpaM = Caustipider (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Hydropider (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|SpaN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"cáustico"'' (caustic) and ''"araña"'' (spider)<br> The name is a portmanteau of ''"hidro"'' (hydro) and ''"araña"'' (spider)
|Por  = Aquaranha
|PorM = Aquapider
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"aquática"'' (aquatic) and ''"aranha"'' (spider)
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 2''===
<gallery>
Caustic Dweevil.png|The Hydro Dweevil's model in {{P2}}.
Caustic Dweevil close.png|A Hydro Dweevil in ''Pikmin 2'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
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'']].
P2 Caustic Dweevil carry.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying a [[Mamuta]] corpse.
P2 Caustic Dweevil corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Hydro Dweevil.
</gallery>

===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
Hydro Dweevils P4.jpg|A group of Hydro Dweevils in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
P4 Hydro Dweevil holding Juicy Gaggle.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]] in the [[Serene Shores]].
P4 Dead Hydro Dweevils.jpg|Three defeated Hydro Dweevils in the Piklopedia.
P4 Hydro Dweevil Close-Up.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil in [[Doppelgänger's Den]].
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Carrying_Dusk_Pustules.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying [[Dusk Pustules]].
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Charges.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil preparing to attack.
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Attacks_Ice.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil splashing [[Ice Pikmin]].
Dead_Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Closeup.jpg|A close-up of a Hydro's Dweevil Corpse.
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Heros_Hideaway_OST.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil trap in [[Hero's Hideaway]] during [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
</gallery>

===Other===
<gallery>
Dweevils E-Card.jpg|The elemental Dweevils' [[e-card]], #41.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Hydro Dweevil was planned to be included on the [[2-Player Battle]] Roulette Wheel as an enemy, but was eventually removed. It's paired up with the [[Fiery Dweevil]], and it shares its removal with the [[Spotty Bulbear]] and the [[Antenna Beetle]].

==See also==
*[[Fiery Dweevil]]
*[[Anode Dweevil]]
*[[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]
*[[Iceblown Dweevil]]
*[[Venom Dweevil]]
*[[Titan Dweevil]]

==References==
{{refs}}

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[[Category:Water enemies]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Doppelgänger's Den]]
[[Category:Serene Shores]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]