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The '''Mammoth Snootwhacker''' ({{j|オオハナタタキ|Oo Hana Tataki|Large Nose-Knocker}}) is a large enemy in {{p4}}. It is the older variant of the [[Miniature Snootwhacker]]. Like its younger form, it has a thick skin that prevents most attacks and allows it to [[crush]] non-[[Rock Pikmin]] with the weight of its trunk. These attacks pose a greater threat and larger radius given the increased size. Unlike the smaller version, it takes two charges from [[Oatchi]] to damage it, as only one will simply stun it instead of exposing the belly, its weak point.
The '''Mammoth Snootwhacker''' ({{j|オオハナタタキ|Oo Hana Tataki|Large Nose-Knocker}}) is a large enemy in {{p4}}. It is the older variant of the [[Miniature Snootwhacker]]. Like its younger form, it has a thick skin that prevents most attacks and allows it to [[crush]] non-[[Rock Pikmin]] with the weight of its trunk. These attacks pose a greater threat and larger radius given the increased size. Unlike the smaller version, it takes two charges from [[Oatchi]] to damage it, as only one will simply stun it instead of exposing the belly, its weak point.


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|weight4 = 20
|weight4 = 20
|carriers4 = 40
|carriers4 = 40
|seeds4 = 20<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].</ref>
|seeds4 = 20
|value4 = 20
|value4 = 20
|hp4 = 7000   
|hp4 = 7000   
|regen4 = Unknown
|regen4 = Unknown
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== Behavior ==
== Behavior ==
{{game help|p4|Describe its behavior when it sees Pikmin, when it attacks, when it shakes, when it loses interest, etc.}}
The Mammoth Snootwhacker will patrol a given area where it naturally spawns. When a Captain, Pikmin, or Oatchi enters this area, it will attempt to run at the Captain and begin attacking. Its first attack, the sweeping attack, is a long-range movement of its trunk in the area surrounding it, sending Pikmin every which way when it connects. The Snootwhacker telegraphs this attack with a few circular movements of its trunk. This attack will knock the player off of Oatchi, as well as knock both down if they are caught in the swing, but is otherwise non-lethal. After this attack, it will usually try to attack by curling its trunk up before slamming it down on anything directly in front of it. This will [[crush]] anything caught in the attack (except for [[Rock Pikmin]], provided they are on soft ground). The player can, of course, send Oatchi at it with a Rush, causing it to trip up for a while. If hit again, it will be flipped over, exposing its belly. If given enough time in either knocked-down state, it will get back up and immediately use its crushing attack. If the player leaves its patroling area, the Snootwhacker will go back to normal, patrolling the area as expected.
The Mammoth Snootwhacker will patrol a given area where it naturally spawns. When a Captain, Pikmin, or Oatchi enters this area, it will attempt to run at the Captain and begin attacking. Its first attack, the sweeping attack, is a long-range movement of its trunk in the area surrounding it, sending Pikmin every which way when it connects. The Snootwhacker telegraphs this attack with a few circular movements of its trunk. This attack will knock the player off of Oatchi, as well as knock both down if they are caught in the swing, but is otherwise non-lethal. After this attack, it will usually try to attack by curling its trunk up before slamming it down on anything directly in front of it. This will [[crush]] anything caught in the attack (except for [[Rock Pikmin]], provided they are on soft ground). The player can, of course, send Oatchi at it with a Rush, causing it to trip up for a while. If hit again, it will be flipped over, exposing its belly. If given enough time in either knocked-down state, it will get back up and immediately use its crushing attack. If the player leaves its patroling area, the Snootwhacker will go back to normal, patrolling the area as expected.


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==Appearance==  
==Appearance==  
{{game help|p4|Describe the appearance of the creature and, if it applies, how it compares to similar creatures.}}
The Mammoth Snootwhacker is a large, green elephant-like creature with a bright red underbelly that closely resembles the Miniature Snootwhacker, its younger counterpart. Its color palette and texture resemble that of a watermelon.
The Mammoth Snootwhacker is a large, green elephant-like creature with a bright red underbelly that closely resembles the Miniature Snootwhacker, its younger counterpart. Its color palette and texture resemble that of a watermelon.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
* [[Dream Home]] sublevel 1: One is found in the southeast of this sublevel.
{{game help|p4|List all places the enemy can be found in.}}
* [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]] &ndash; [[5th Story: The White Key]]: One guards the White Onion in this challenge.


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
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Much like its miniature version, [[Oatchi]] is required to defeat this creature without items. With Oatchi, Rush down the Snootwhacker from its sides or back to cause it to enter a stunned state. After that, the player has ample time to follow up with another Rush, allowing you to expose its soft underbelly. It will typically flip itself back up after it takes about a third of its health, meaning you will need to repeat this process a few times to fell the beast. Simply being mindful of if and when it is going to attack, and which attack it will use is the main key to this fight, and it will give ample time to telegraph its attack and allow the player to position themselves accordingly. Provided the player has the appropriate upgrades connected to his Rush, Oatchi can usually knock down the Snootwhacker before it can even begin to attack the second time around. While it will not appear in an area where it can send Pikmin into more perilous situations in the [[Dream Home]], it will appear near a [[pit]] in [[The White Key]]. The player should also be mindful of where Pikmin end up if they are knocked away, as it can still crush Pikmin with its second attack.
{{game help|p4|Add a guide on how to beat it.}}
 
Much like its miniature version, [[Oatchi]] is required to defeat this creature. With Oatchi, Rush down the Snootwhacker from its sides to cause it to enter a stunned state. After that, the player has ample time to follow up with another Rush, allowing you to expose its soft underbelly (Note: the underbelly will only be exposed if rammed while Oatchi is powered up with the Ultra Spicy Spray, and/or Oatchi's Rush is upgraded to a certain level). It will typically flip itself back up after it takes about a third of its health, meaning you will need to repeat this process a few times to fell the beast. Simply being mindful of if and when it is going to attack, and which attack it will use is the main key to this fight, and it will give ample time to telegraph its attack and allow the player to position themselves accordingly. Provided the player has the appropriate upgrades connected to his Rush, Oatchi can usually knock down the Snootwhacker before it can even begin to attack the second time around. While it typically will not appear in an area where it can send Pikmin into more perilous situations (except for the one found in the [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]), the player should still be mindful of where Pikmin end up if they are knocked away, as it can still crush Pikmin with its second attack.
It's also possible to use [[pack|item]]s to beat it. [[Explosion]]s and [[lightning shock]]s can stun it and knock it over, just like [[Oatchi]]'s [[Oatchi#rush|rush]] and [[ice blast]]s will freeze it, letting you damage it without knocking it over.
 
If the player finds the fight with this creature in [[Dream Home]] tedious, or is performing a speedrun, a quick way to defeat this boss in one go is using [[Ice Pikmin]]. Bring around 20 Ice Pikmin into the cave - Yellow and Purple pikmin are reccomended but technically not required - then use a spicy spray when the boss is in your sights. The spicy spray not only lets you more rapidly charge Oatchi's rush but also increases the amount Ice Pikmin both freeze and damage enemies by a lot. If you have a large squad of Pikmin the boss should be defeated soon after it freezes since it cannot get up whilst frozen. If you would rather not use items, around 60 [[Rock Pikmin]] can be brought into the cave. Rock pikmin deal extra damage when rushed with Oatchi onto frozen enemies, allowing 60 Rock Pikmin to defeat a frozen Snootwhacker in two rushes. This requires excellent reaction time and sacrificing many other Pikmin for the cave, however.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{game help|p4|Transcribe notes about this enemy, though remember that all transcribed notes will be replaced with notes from the game files eventually.}}
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
{{transcript|If you get close, it will whip its trunk around and around, then smash it on the ground. It might be a chance for an exciting jump-rope workout! If you try throwing a bomb at it, it will use that dexterous trunk to shoot it right back at you. Those are some nose skills that could impress any athlete!|block=y}}
{{transcript|If you get close, it will whip its trunk around and around, then smash it on the ground. It might be a chance for an exciting jump-rope workout! If you try throwing a bomb at it, it will use that dexterous trunk to shoot it right back at you. Those are some nose skills that could impress any athlete!|block=y}}
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===Louie's Notes===
===Louie's Notes===
{{transcript|The bitter flavor fades as they grow, replaced by a sweet mellow aroma. Stew the base of the trunk, grill the middle, or smoke the tip. The possibilities are endless!|block=y}}
{{transcript|The bitter flavor fades as they grow, replaced by a sweet mellow aroma. Stew the base of the trunk, grill the middle, or smoke the tip. The possibilities are endless!|block=y}}
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 65
|music = ''[[Music in Pikmin 4#Boss battle (cave)|Boss battle cave]]''
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== Naming ==
== Naming ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{image|images of wild Mammoth Snootwhackers.}}
{{image}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mammoth Snootwhacker P4.jpg|A Mammoth Snootwhacker in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Mammoth Snootwhacker Attack P4.jpg|A Mammoth Snootwhacker performing an attack.
Mammoth Snootwhacker Stunned P4.jpg|A Mammoth Snootwhacker as it appears when it is stunned.
Mammoth Snootwhacker Vulnerable P4.jpg|A Mammoth Snootwhacker as it appears when it is vulnerable.
Mammoth Snootwhacker backside.jpg|The backside of a Mammoth Snootwhacker.
Mammoth Snootwhacker size comparison.jpg|The corpse of a Mammoth Snootwhacker and [[Miniature Snootwhacker]] for a size comparison between the two.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Miniature Snootwhacker]]
* [[Miniature Snootwhacker]]
* [[Dream Home]]


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