Editing Zero death challenge

A '''zero-death run''' is where one tries to accomplish completion of one of the [[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]] without losing ''any'' [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] whatsoever. This can be very difficult, even for skilled players. However, there are a number of ways whereby this can be made easier, listed below.

==Reset==
Even if only '''one''' of your Pikmin dies, don't blow a hole in your wall, just press the "RESET" button on your console, or press the "POWER" button so it goes on and off. This is especially useful in caves, where your progress is saved between sublevels, meaning you will lose little progress.

==Take your time==
Especially in the first game, [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]], where enemies can be a lot harder to beat due to a greater lag and several glitches, like the [[Crushing Glitch]], you need to take your time so as to avoid even the slightest of accidents; carefully avoid the enemies' attacks, and if you fail you can always reset the game. Patience is vital when fighting difficult enemies like the [[Beady Long Legs]] and [[Emperor Bulblax]], or the likes of the [[Titan Dweevil]] in [[Pikmin 2]].

==Use force==
Some enemies are hard to beat without a large onslaught, so take the strongest forces of Pikmin you can muster, and use them correctly. In Pikmin 2, you should always try and defeat enemies with [[Purple Pikmin]] whenever possible, because it can be done with relative ease and takes less time. In the first games, there are a also number of alternative, safer ways to defeat enemies, such as using [[bomb-rocks]].

==Know your enemies==
Sometimes attempting a Zero Death Run isn't a good idea during your first shot at Pikmin, but don't senselessly sacrifice your Pikmin; rather, study what the enemies and hazards of the Pikmin games do and look for exploits, easier ways to dodge thair attacks and defeat them. Many of the guides here can help you in learning about the enemies, but only by playing the game can you gain experience.

==See also==
*[[9-day run]]
*[[8-day run]]