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The '''Waterwraith''' ({{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu|Candy/Rain Bouzu}}) is a | The '''Waterwraith''' ({{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu|Candy/Rain Bouzu}}) is a boss from {{p2}} and {{p4}}, found in all sublevels of the [[Submerged Castle]] and [[Engulfed Castle]], respectively. | ||
It can only be damaged by [[Purple Pikmin]]'s stomps, which are implied to emit gravitational waves in ''Pikmin 4''; however, the entrances to both the Submerged Castle and the Engulfed Castle are flooded, making them impossible to bring along. Since Purple Pikmin are only obtainable in both | It can only be damaged by [[Purple Pikmin]]'s stomps, which are implied to emit gravitational waves in ''Pikmin 4''; however, the entrances to both the Submerged Castle and the Engulfed Castle are flooded, making them impossible to bring along. Since Purple Pikmin are only obtainable in both cave's final floors, the Waterwraith is completely invincible and immune to attacks in the first four sublevels. | ||
The Waterwraith is one of the few bosses introduced prior to ''Pikmin 4'' that has its own unique background [[music]], along with the [[Giant Breadbug]] and [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. In the Submerged Castle, when it appears, as detailed [[Music in Pikmin 2#Waterwraith|here]] and [[Music in Pikmin 4#Waterwraith|here]]. | The Waterwraith is one of the few bosses introduced prior to ''Pikmin 4'' that has its own unique background [[music]], along with the [[Giant Breadbug]] and [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. In the Submerged Castle, when it appears, as detailed [[Music in Pikmin 2#Waterwraith|here]] and [[Music in Pikmin 4#Waterwraith|here]]. | ||
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特徴 その1 透明な体 | 特徴 その1 透明な体 | ||
液体でも固体でもなく、あらゆる生体反応を計測できない。 | |||
特徴 その2 ローラーのような石 | 特徴 その2 ローラーのような石 | ||
玄武岩質で、ニッケルやコバルトなどのレアメタルがわずかに含まれている。 | |||
特徴 その3 二足歩行 | 特徴 その3 二足歩行 | ||
二足で立って歩くこともある。 | |||
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Feature #1: Transparent body | Feature #1: Transparent body | ||
Neither liquid nor solid, and no biological reactions can be measured. | |||
Feature #2: Roller-like stones | Feature #2: Roller-like stones | ||
Basaltic, containing small amounts of rare metals such as nickel and cobalt. | |||
Feature #3: Walking on two legs | Feature #3: Walking on two legs | ||
It may also stand and walk on two legs. | |||
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|size = Roller width: {{mm|112}} | |size = Roller width: {{mm|112}} | ||
|piklopedia = 78 | |piklopedia = 78 | ||
| | |music = See [[Music in Pikmin 2#Waterwraith|here]] and [[Music in Pikmin 4#Waterwraith|here]] | ||
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{{naming | {{naming | ||
|common = Waterwraith. The name is a portmanteau of "water" and "wraith", where a "wraith" is a spirit, or a ghost. | |common = Waterwraith. The name is a portmanteau of "water" and "wraith", where a "wraith" is a spirit, or a ghost. | ||
|jpcommon = {{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu}}. {{j|ボウズ|Bouzu}} translates to "Buddhist Monk", however this | |jpcommon = {{j|アメボウズ|Ame Bouzu}}. {{j|ボウズ|Bouzu}} translates to "Buddhist Monk", however this may in fact be referencing a type of yokai known as Bōzu or Oobōzu, Japanese monsters with a shaved head reminescent of monks, alluding to their phantasmagorical existence, it could also allude to the Umibōzu, a water spirit that sinks ships, resembling the silhouette of a monk. {{j|アメ|Ame}} translates to "candy", referring to the creature's hard candy appearance, per Olimar's notes, and also the fact that the majority of the treasures in the cave are candies. To note is that {{j|雨|ame}} means "rain". Though it is not used to describe a texture in the same way "candy" is being used, it may be referencing the Waterwraith's habit of falling from the sky. | ||
|jpname = {{j|ヤマトアメビト|Yamato Amebito|{{w|Yamato}} Candy/Rain Person}}. | |jpname = {{j|ヤマトアメビト|Yamato Amebito|{{w|Yamato}} Candy/Rain Person}}. | ||
|scientific = ''Amphibio sapiens''. ''Amphibio'' is similar to the English word "amphibious", and ''sapiens'' references the scientific name for humans, ''{{w|Homo sapiens}}''. This can be construed as both a reference to its humanoid shape, as well as it being essentially "living water". | |scientific = ''Amphibio sapiens''. ''Amphibio'' is similar to the English word "amphibious", and ''sapiens'' references the scientific name for humans, ''{{w|Homo sapiens}}''. This can be construed as both a reference to its humanoid shape, as well as it being essentially "living water". | ||
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|Spa = Espectro acuático | |Spa = Espectro acuático | ||
|SpaM = Aquatic specter | |SpaM = Aquatic specter | ||
|Dut = Fantoomwals | |Dut = Fantoomwals | ||
|DutM = Phantom (Steam)roller | |DutM = Phantom (Steam)roller | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{image}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Wraith.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith from {{P2}}. | Wraith.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith from {{P2}}. | ||
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Waterwraith Physical Form in Early Sublevel.JPG|The Waterwraith taking on its physical form in the 4<sup>th</sup> sublevel via hacking Purple Pikmin into the level. | Waterwraith Physical Form in Early Sublevel.JPG|The Waterwraith taking on its physical form in the 4<sup>th</sup> sublevel via hacking Purple Pikmin into the level. | ||
Waterwraith P2S icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Waterwraith in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']]. | Waterwraith P2S icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Waterwraith in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']]. | ||
WATERWRAITHSLAMMING.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith about to slam its front roller down from ''Pikmin 4''. | WATERWRAITHSLAMMING.png|Artwork of the Waterwraith about to slam its front roller down from ''Pikmin 4''. | ||
Waterwraith Collison.jpg|Two Waterwraiths that have gone down the same path towards each other in ''Pikmin 4''. | Waterwraith Collison.jpg|Two Waterwraiths that have gone down the same path towards each other in ''Pikmin 4''. | ||
Waterwraith chase down.jpg|The [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] being chased down by two Waterwraiths in ''Pikmin 4''. | Waterwraith chase down.jpg|The [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] being chased down by two Waterwraiths in ''Pikmin 4''. | ||
Waterwraith P4.jpg|The Waterwraith as it appears in ''Pikmin 4'' | Waterwraith P4.jpg|The Waterwraith as it appears in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | ||
Waterwraith Vulnerable P4.jpg|The Waterwraith taking its physical form in ''Pikmin 4'' | Waterwraith Vulnerable P4.jpg|The Waterwraith taking its physical form in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | ||
Waterwraith No Rollers P4.jpg|The Waterwraith as it appears after its rollers have been destroyed in ''Pikmin 4'' | Waterwraith No Rollers P4.jpg|The Waterwraith as it appears after its rollers have been destroyed in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | ||
Waterwraith No Rollers Vulnerable P4.jpg|The Waterwraith taking its physical form after its rollers have been destroyed in ''Pikmin 4'' | Waterwraith No Rollers Vulnerable P4.jpg|The Waterwraith taking its physical form after its rollers have been destroyed in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. | ||
Frozen Waterwraith.png|A frozen Waterwraith. | Frozen Waterwraith.png|A frozen Waterwraith. | ||
Frozen Waterwraith (No Rollers).png|thumb|A frozen Waterwraith without its Rollers. | Frozen Waterwraith (No Rollers).png|thumb|A frozen Waterwraith without its Rollers. | ||
Waterwraith E-Card.jpg|The Waterwraith's [[e-card]], #63 (16<sup>th</sup> red card). | Waterwraith E-Card.jpg|The Waterwraith's [[e-card]], #63 (16<sup>th</sup> red card). | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* If the player reaches the final floor of the Submerged Castle before the Waterwraith makes its first appearance, the boss battle will play out as usual, and the ship will not trigger the cutscene to declare it a danger.{{cite youtube|6UrIdb6FDDI|of a speedrunner discovering the Submerged Castle for the first time, but not encountering the Waterwraith until the final floor|h=1|m=54|s=12|published={{date|29|November|2018}}|retrieved={{date|4|June|2020}}}} | * If the player reaches the final floor of the Submerged Castle before the Waterwraith makes its first appearance, the boss battle will play out as usual, and the ship will not trigger the cutscene to declare it a danger.{{cite youtube|6UrIdb6FDDI|of a speedrunner discovering the Submerged Castle for the first time, but not encountering the Waterwraith until the final floor|h=1|m=54|s=12|published={{date|29|November|2018}}|retrieved={{date|4|June|2020}}}} | ||
** This is not true in [[Engulfed Castle]], however; after reading [[Pikmin 4 voyage log#.2339 The Nonexistent Entity|Olimar's voyage log]] on the creature, [[Collin]] will state there must be a way to beat it instead of telling the player to run away. | ** This is not true in [[Engulfed Castle]], however; after reading [[Pikmin 4 voyage log#.2339 The Nonexistent Entity|Olimar's voyage log]] on the creature, [[Collin]] will state there must be a way to beat it instead of telling the player to run away. | ||
== See also == | == See also == |