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The '''Cradle of the Beast''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Giant's Hearth]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It is named for its [[boss]], the [[Empress Bulblax]], which in this cave gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. The second heaviest treasure in the game is found here, so [[Purple Pikmin]] are useful for carrying as well for stomping on smaller enemies. This cave has {{sparklium|p4|1,305}} worth of treasure.
The '''Cradle of the Beast''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Giant's Hearth]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It is named for its [[boss]], the [[Empress Bulblax]], which in this cave gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. The second heaviest treasure in the game is found here, so at least 12 [[Purple Pikmin]] are required for carrying it. They are also useful for defeating the smaller enemies. This cave has {{sparklium|p4|1,305}} worth of treasure.


== How to reach ==
== How to reach ==
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** {{icon|Bonfire altar unlit|l=Bonfire altar|y|v=P4|n=Unlit bonfire altar}} × 1
** {{icon|Bonfire altar unlit|l=Bonfire altar|y|v=P4|n=Unlit bonfire altar}} × 1
*'''Wild Pikmin'''
*'''Wild Pikmin'''
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 2
** {{icon|Red Pikmin|v=P4|y}} × 10 (2 groups of 5, both groups sprouts)
** {{icon|Red Pikmin|v=P4|y}} × 10 (2 groups of 5, both groups sprouts)
* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Raw material pile|v=P4|y|l=Raw material}} (20 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Raw material pile|v=P4|y|l=Raw material}} (20 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 2
** {{icon|Egg|v=P4|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Egg|v=P4|y}} × 2


Most rooms are blocked off by haystacks, so you're gonna need to use a fire starter to open up the paths. The lit fire starter can be found on the room in front of where you start, with the sleeping Fiery Bulblax. The room might appear blocked oof by haystacks, but there is a small gap between them and the wall for you and the Pikmin to walk in there. Before defeating the Bulblax, send Oatchi to remove the watery geysers before waking the enemy. After that's done, flatten the paper bag to get the fire starter and start collecting all the treasure and defeating all the enemies in the level. Make sure to use the violet candypop buds to get Purple Pikmin. You'll need at least 12 Purple Pikmin but preferably should try to get 30. When you finish, the entrance to the next sublevel will be in an elevated room and blocked by more haystack. Throw a fire starter into the room and use Oatchi to jump up the ledge, then quickly send another Red Pikmin to pick up the thrown fire starter and bring it to the haystacks.
Most rooms are blocked off by [[dried plant]]s, so you are going need to use a [[fire starter]] to open up the paths. The lit fire starter can be found in the room north of where you start, with the sleeping [[Fiery Bulblax]]. The room might appear blocked off by dried plants, but there is a small gap between them and the wall for you and the Pikmin to walk in there. Before defeating the Bulblax, send Oatchi to remove the [[water spout]]s before waking the enemy. After that's done, flatten the [[paper bag]] (weighing 30) to gain access to the fire starter. Use the fire starter to burn all the nearby dried plants and collect the [[Delectable Bouquet]]. Head back to the base and pass through the [[iron fence]], leading to a [[Waddlequaff]]. Defeat the Waddlequaff, and head the other direction to destroy the [[dirt wall]]. Grab a fire starter again (if it has ran out) and burn the line of dried plants opposite the dirt wall, leading to a Purple [[Candypop Bud]]. Convert some Pikmin into Purple Pikmin if you have none, and head back to the dirt wall. Wait until it is destroyed and enter the new segment. Defeat the [[Puffy Blowhog]] and the [[Scorchcake]], and then flatten the nearby paper bag. Collect the [[Citrus Lump]] and the pile of [[Gold Nugget]]s and return back to the base. Use [[Oatchi]] to jump up the ledge towards the west and defeat the nearby Waddlequaff. Collect the [[Memory Fragment (Bottom-ish)]] and grab another fire starter (if it has ran out). Light the bonfire alter near the base, and return to the area you were just in and follow the path leading to a few dried plants. Burn them, use the nearby Purple Candypop Bud to gain more Purple Pikmin, and finally enter the next sublevel.
 
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** {{icon|Pup tunnel|v=P4|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Pup tunnel|v=P4|y}} × 1
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
* '''Wild Pikmin''':
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 1
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting an [[Armored Cannon Larva]])
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting an [[Armored Cannon Larva]])
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting a [[Porquillion]])
** {{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=P4}} × 5 (fighting a [[Porquillion]])
* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Raw material pile|y|v=P4|l=Raw material}} (15 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Raw material pile|y|v=P4|l=Raw material}} (15 piece pile) × 1
** {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4 purple}} (Purple) × 1
{{see also|Porquillion#Strategy|t1=Porquillion strategy}}
 
This sublevel is very dangerous for non-crush-resistant Pikmin, so Rock Pikmin are going to be the Pikmin you'll want to use. Dismiss all other Pikmin types and leave them at base where they will be safe. There are two paths you can start exploring, one through a pup tunnel where only Oatchi can go, and one through metal bars where only you with the Pikmin can go. The pup tunnel leads to a room with a Cannon Larva, some wild Rock Pikmin if you brough less than 100 Pikmin in the sublevel, a place to build a ramp, and some breakable pots that lead to a room with Wollywogs and more watery geysers. Through the metal bars is a room with Skutterchucks and a ramp that leads to the room with Wollywogs and watery geysers. Playing as Oatchi, enter the room and remove the watery geysers so the Pikmin can defeat the Wollywogs without them getting in the way, or you can try to remove them by rushing the Pikmin before they spew out water. After the hazards are cleared, have the Pikmin build the ramp to enter the last room in the sublevel. There is also a narrow secret corridor that takes you to the last room, but boulders are constantly rolling through it because of another Cannon Larva. You could go through that corridor by riding Oatchi and waiting for the boulders to pass by, but it's best to wait for the ramp to be finished building. In the room is a Porquillion that you can safely defeat with Rock Pikmin due to them being unable to die from its attack. The Porquillion will drop the second heaviest treasure in the game with a total weight of 300. If you are not able to collect the treasure, you might have to return at a later point with more Purple Pikmin, Oatchi after improving his Buff skill, or with more Pikmin after collecting more Flarlics. Once you're done, go to the hole and continue to the final sublevel


This sublevel is very dangerous for non-[[Rock Pikmin]], so they are going to be the Pikmin you'll want to use. Dismiss all other Pikmin types and leave them at base where they will be safe. There are two paths you can start exploring, one through a [[pup tunnel]] towards the east, where only Oatchi can go, and one through some iron fences towards the west, where only you with the Pikmin can go. The pup tunnel leads to a room with an [[Armored Cannon Larva]], some wild Rock Pikmin (if you brought less than 100 Pikmin), a place to build a [[clay mound]], and some [[breakable pot]]s that lead to a room with some [[Wollyhop]]s. Through the iron fence is a room with [[Skutterchuck]]s and a ramp that leads to the room with the Wollyhops. Playing as Oatchi, enter the pup tunnel and destroy the breakable pots. Then have him destroy the nearby water spouts. Switching back to the [[rookie Rescue Officer]], enter the room full of Skutterchucks and defeat them, head up the ramp and defeat the Wollyhops. Using Rock Pikmin reduces the risk of any Pikmin losses, as they resist the [[crushing]] attacks from the enemies. Afterwards, push the paper bag down and enter the room with the Armored Cannon Larva. Defeat the enemy, and have your Pikmin build the clay mound. Once the mound is complete, walk up it and you'll see a [[Porquillion]] fighting some more wild Rock Pikmin. Defeat the Porquillion, which attack using spikes - something Rock Pikmin are immune to - and it will drop the [[King of Meats]] weighing 300. To collect it, at least 12 Purple Pikmin will be required. Before you collect it, head further north and another Armored Cannon Beetle will appear. Defeat the enemy and continue down the corridor leading to a Purple Candypop Bud. Convert any Pikmin into Purple Pikmin and return to the King of Meats. Collect the treasure and the nearby Gold Nuggets, then enter the next sublevel. If you are not able to collect the King of Meats, you might have to return at a later point with more Purple Pikmin, Oatchi after improving his Buff skill, or with more Pikmin after collecting more [[Flarlic]]s.
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* '''Others''':
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Castaway|y|v=P4}} × 1 (buried)
** {{icon|Castaway|y|v=P4}} × 1 (buried)
{{see also|Empress Bulblax#Strategy|t1=Empress Bulblax strategy}}


There's only one corridor that leads you to the boss of this cave, which will be inhabited by dozens of Bulborb Larvae. Be very careful not to let the larvae too close to the Pikmin since they are fast biters and will eat a Pikmin in only a second. If one manages to grab a Pikmin, you can still react fast and try to kill it before the Pikmin dies. Purple Pikmin are particularly good against them, thanks to their ground stomp killing all nearby larvae, although their slow descend make it harder to rescue Pikmin once they're grabbed. The boss is an Empress Bublax, which will be birthing nonstop larvae that follow and slowly chase you and the Pikmin. Go towards the face of the Empress, and before you start to attack it, clear your surroundings of larvae so they won't eat any Pikmin as you battle. After being attacked for a moment, the Empress will shake off any Pikmin that are on her to the side and then begin doing her roll attack. Whistle early and quickly so the Pikmin escape before being flatten, and try to whistle them before she has a chance to shake them off. Of course, Rock Pikmin won't die from getting rolled over, so you can choose to only send Rocks to attack her, though they are very slow at doing damage. When she rolls, she will squash most, if not all, larvae that are coming towards you, so if you are getting approached by many of them, attack the boss so she begins rolling to clear the ground of the larvae. Continue to attack and dodge the boss and you will eventually defeat it, but be mindful of any larvae that may have stayed alive. Collect the five treasures the boss drops and head to the numbered gate to uncover the castaway. After you collected everything, head to the exit to leave the cave.
There's only one corridor that leads you to the [[boss]] of this cave, which will be inhabited by dozens of [[Bulborb Larva]]e. Be very careful not to let the larvae too close to the Pikmin since they are fast biters and will eat a Pikmin in only a second. If one manages to grab a Pikmin, you can still react fast and try to kill it before the Pikmin dies. Purple Pikmin are particularly good against them, thanks to their ground stomp killing all nearby larvae, although their slow descend make it harder to rescue Pikmin once they're grabbed. Additionally, the rookie Rescue Officer's punch will defeat the larvae in one hit. The boss is an [[Empress Bulblax]], which will be birthing nonstop larvae that follow and slowly chase you and the Pikmin. Go towards the face of the Empress, and before you start to attack it, clear your surroundings of larvae so they won't eat any Pikmin as you battle. After being attacked for a moment, the Empress will shake off any Pikmin that are on her to the side and then begin doing her roll attack. Whistle early and quickly so the Pikmin escape before being flatten, and try to whistle them before she has a chance to shake them off. Of course, Rock Pikmin won't die from getting rolled over, so you can choose to only send Rocks to attack her, though they are very slow at doing damage. When she rolls, she will squash most, if not all, larvae that are coming towards you, so if you are getting approached by many of them, attack the boss so she begins rolling to clear the ground of the larvae. Continue to attack and dodge the boss and you will eventually defeat it, but be mindful of any larvae that may have stayed alive. Collect the five [[Stately Rubber Cutie]]s that boss drops and head to the [[numbered gate]], now lowered, to rescue the [[castaway]]. After you collected everything, head to the exit fan to leave the cave.


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Latest revision as of 06:30, January 7, 2025

Cradle of the Beast
The image accompanying Louie's voyage log #14 "Cradle of the Beast".
Location Giant's Hearth
Sublevels 3
Rescues 1
Treasures 12
Onions 0
Suggested Pikmin Red Pikmin Rock Pikmin Purple Pikmin

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

The Cradle of the Beast is a cave in the Giant's Hearth in Pikmin 4. It is named for its boss, the Empress Bulblax, which in this cave gives birth to Bulborb Larvae. The second heaviest treasure in the game is found here, so at least 12 Purple Pikmin are required for carrying it. They are also useful for defeating the smaller enemies. This cave has Sparklium × 1,305 worth of treasure.

How to reach[edit]

The entrance to the Cradle of the Beast resides in the southern part of the Giant's Hearth, guarded by a Bloomcap Bloyster and surrounded by dried plants. There are two paths the player can take to reach this cave, both of which require using fire starters to reach. One path is just south of the Abandoned Throne base and is the shortest of the two. The player will have to deal with a sprinkler system and a Masterhop before they burn away the hay bales leading directly to the cave. The second path is longer but easier. The only obstacles in this path are a pond with Wolpoles that must be drained to get a fire starter to the dried plants on the eastern edge and a pushable box near a Bug-Eyed Crawmad den. The cave can then be accessed by burning the last set of dried plants surrounding it.

Notes[edit]

Louie's Voyage Log[edit]

The image accompanying Louie's voyage log #14 "Cradle of the Beast".
“So many creatures came toward me at once, it was like an all-you-can-eat buffet. My belly's so full. I couldn't eat another bite.”

Sublevel 1[edit]

Labeled map of sublevel 1 of the Cradle of the Beast. Numbers next to treasures indicate weight/Sparklium.
Map of sublevel 1.

Most rooms are blocked off by dried plants, so you are going need to use a fire starter to open up the paths. The lit fire starter can be found in the room north of where you start, with the sleeping Fiery Bulblax. The room might appear blocked off by dried plants, but there is a small gap between them and the wall for you and the Pikmin to walk in there. Before defeating the Bulblax, send Oatchi to remove the water spouts before waking the enemy. After that's done, flatten the paper bag (weighing 30) to gain access to the fire starter. Use the fire starter to burn all the nearby dried plants and collect the Delectable Bouquet. Head back to the base and pass through the iron fence, leading to a Waddlequaff. Defeat the Waddlequaff, and head the other direction to destroy the dirt wall. Grab a fire starter again (if it has ran out) and burn the line of dried plants opposite the dirt wall, leading to a Purple Candypop Bud. Convert some Pikmin into Purple Pikmin if you have none, and head back to the dirt wall. Wait until it is destroyed and enter the new segment. Defeat the Puffy Blowhog and the Scorchcake, and then flatten the nearby paper bag. Collect the Citrus Lump and the pile of Gold Nuggets and return back to the base. Use Oatchi to jump up the ledge towards the west and defeat the nearby Waddlequaff. Collect the Memory Fragment (Bottom-ish) and grab another fire starter (if it has ran out). Light the bonfire alter near the base, and return to the area you were just in and follow the path leading to a few dried plants. Burn them, use the nearby Purple Candypop Bud to gain more Purple Pikmin, and finally enter the next sublevel.

Sublevel 2[edit]

Labeled map of sublevel 2 of the Cradle of the Beast. Numbers next to treasures indicate weight/Sparklium.
Map of sublevel 2.
See also: Porquillion strategy.

This sublevel is very dangerous for non-Rock Pikmin, so they are going to be the Pikmin you'll want to use. Dismiss all other Pikmin types and leave them at base where they will be safe. There are two paths you can start exploring, one through a pup tunnel towards the east, where only Oatchi can go, and one through some iron fences towards the west, where only you with the Pikmin can go. The pup tunnel leads to a room with an Armored Cannon Larva, some wild Rock Pikmin (if you brought less than 100 Pikmin), a place to build a clay mound, and some breakable pots that lead to a room with some Wollyhops. Through the iron fence is a room with Skutterchucks and a ramp that leads to the room with the Wollyhops. Playing as Oatchi, enter the pup tunnel and destroy the breakable pots. Then have him destroy the nearby water spouts. Switching back to the rookie Rescue Officer, enter the room full of Skutterchucks and defeat them, head up the ramp and defeat the Wollyhops. Using Rock Pikmin reduces the risk of any Pikmin losses, as they resist the crushing attacks from the enemies. Afterwards, push the paper bag down and enter the room with the Armored Cannon Larva. Defeat the enemy, and have your Pikmin build the clay mound. Once the mound is complete, walk up it and you'll see a Porquillion fighting some more wild Rock Pikmin. Defeat the Porquillion, which attack using spikes - something Rock Pikmin are immune to - and it will drop the King of Meats weighing 300. To collect it, at least 12 Purple Pikmin will be required. Before you collect it, head further north and another Armored Cannon Beetle will appear. Defeat the enemy and continue down the corridor leading to a Purple Candypop Bud. Convert any Pikmin into Purple Pikmin and return to the King of Meats. Collect the treasure and the nearby Gold Nuggets, then enter the next sublevel. If you are not able to collect the King of Meats, you might have to return at a later point with more Purple Pikmin, Oatchi after improving his Buff skill, or with more Pikmin after collecting more Flarlics.

Sublevel 3[edit]

Labeled map of sublevel 3 of the Cradle of the Beast. Numbers next to treasures indicate weight/Sparklium.
Map of sublevel 3.
See also: Empress Bulblax strategy.

There's only one corridor that leads you to the boss of this cave, which will be inhabited by dozens of Bulborb Larvae. Be very careful not to let the larvae too close to the Pikmin since they are fast biters and will eat a Pikmin in only a second. If one manages to grab a Pikmin, you can still react fast and try to kill it before the Pikmin dies. Purple Pikmin are particularly good against them, thanks to their ground stomp killing all nearby larvae, although their slow descend make it harder to rescue Pikmin once they're grabbed. Additionally, the rookie Rescue Officer's punch will defeat the larvae in one hit. The boss is an Empress Bulblax, which will be birthing nonstop larvae that follow and slowly chase you and the Pikmin. Go towards the face of the Empress, and before you start to attack it, clear your surroundings of larvae so they won't eat any Pikmin as you battle. After being attacked for a moment, the Empress will shake off any Pikmin that are on her to the side and then begin doing her roll attack. Whistle early and quickly so the Pikmin escape before being flatten, and try to whistle them before she has a chance to shake them off. Of course, Rock Pikmin won't die from getting rolled over, so you can choose to only send Rocks to attack her, though they are very slow at doing damage. When she rolls, she will squash most, if not all, larvae that are coming towards you, so if you are getting approached by many of them, attack the boss so she begins rolling to clear the ground of the larvae. Continue to attack and dodge the boss and you will eventually defeat it, but be mindful of any larvae that may have stayed alive. Collect the five Stately Rubber Cuties that boss drops and head to the numbered gate, now lowered, to rescue the castaway. After you collected everything, head to the exit fan to leave the cave.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese けだもののゆりかご?
Kedamono no Yurikago		 Cradle of the Beast
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 野獸的搖籃
Yěshòu de Yáolán		 Cradle of the Beast
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 野兽的摇篮
Yěshòu de Yáolán		 Cradle of the Beast
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Wieg van het beest Cradle of the beast
Flag of France French Pouponnière royale Royal nursery
Flag of Germany German Kreaturenwiege Creature Cradle
Flag of Italy Italian Culla della bestia Cradle of the beast
Flag of South Korea Korean 짐승의 요람
Jimseung-ui Yoram		 Cradle of the Beast
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Berço da fera Cradle of the beast
Flag of Spain Spanish Cuna de la bestia Cradle of the beast

See also[edit]

Giant's Hearth
Radar map of the Giant's Hearth, rotated to be north-up and with bodies of water composited in.
Anxious Sprout
Birdy Bed
Crew-Cut Gourd
Disk of Amusing Wisdom
Face Wrinkler
Fish-Bed Snack
Ice Sword
Ice Sword
Love Nugget
Persistence Machine
Seed Hive
Slapstick Crescent
Slipper-Bug Fossil
Snack Bean
Stately Rubber Cutie
The Four Grill Brothers
Universal Rubber Cutie
Flarlic
Rock Onion
Cave
Cave
Cave
Dandori Battle
Dandori Challenge
Dandori Challenge
Dandori Challenge

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Anxious Sprout Anxious Sprout Birdy Bed Birdy Bed
Crew-Cut Gourd Crew-Cut Gourd Disk of Amusing Wisdom Disk of Amusing Wisdom
Face Wrinkler Face Wrinkler Fish-Bed Snack Fish-Bed Snack
Ice Sword Ice Sword Love Nugget Love Nugget
Persistence Machine Persistence Machine Seed Hive Seed Hive
Slapstick Crescent Slapstick Crescent Slipper-Bug Fossil Slipper-Bug Fossil
Snack Bean Snack Bean Stately Rubber Cutie Stately Rubber Cutie
The Four Grill Brothers The Four Grill Brothers Universal Rubber Cutie Universal Rubber Cutie
Flarlic Flarlic Rock Onion Rock Onion
Cave Ultimate Testing Range Cave Dream Home
Cave Cradle of the Beast
Dandori Battle Hot Sandy Duel Dandori Challenge Dandori Challenge
Caves in Pikmin 4
Rescue Command Post Burrow of Beginnings
Sun-Speckled Terrace Last-Frost Cavern • Crackling Cauldron • Aquiferous Summit • Industrial Maze • Hectic Hollows
Blossoming Arcadia Drafty Gallery • Secluded Courtyard • Sightless Passage • Kingdom of Beasts
Serene Shores Seafloor Resort • Subzero Sauna • Below-Grade Discotheque • Engulfed Castle
Hero's Hideaway Doppelgänger's Den • Frozen Inferno • Plunder Palace
Giant's Hearth Ultimate Testing Range • Dream Home • Cradle of the Beast
Primordial Thicket The Mud Pit • Subterranean Swarm • Cavern for a King
Dandori Challenges Dandori Day Care • Hotshock Canyon • Rockaway Cellars • Test Tubs • Ice-Cross Course • Hefty Haulway • Aerial Incinerator • Strategic Freezeway • Planning Pools • Toggle Training • Cliff-Hanger's Hold • Oasis of Order • Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battles Trial Run • Battle in a Box • Dandori Castle • Leafy Showdown • Hot Sandy Duel • Final Battle
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