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{{infobox cave
|location=Wistful Wild
|image    = Hole of Heroes sublevel 9.jpg
|sublevels=15
|location = Wistful Wild
|treasures=13
|sublevels = 15
|hazards={{hazards}}
|treasures = 13
|hazards   = {{fire}} {{water}} {{electricity}} {{poison}} {{explosion}}
}}
}}
The '''Hole of Heroes''' is a [[cave]] in [[Pikmin 2]], found in the [[Wistful Wild]], the game's fourth and last area. It is the longest cave in the game with 15 [[sublevel]]s, but only 13 treasures, and of a difficulty comparable to the other Wistful Wild caves. The later sublevels are based around repeats of encounters with [[:Category:Bosses|bosses]] from earlier in Pikmin 2, including the [[Empress Bulblax]], [[Beady Long Legs]],[[Giant Breadbug]], and [[Man-at-Legs]].
{{guide}}
The '''Hole of Heroes''' ({{j|百戦錬磨の穴|Hyakusenrenma no Ana|Hole of Veterans}}) is a [[cave]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', found in the [[Wistful Wild]], the game's fourth and last [[area]]. It is the longest cave in the game with 15 sublevels but only 13 treasures, and of a difficulty comparable to the other Wistful Wild caves. The later sublevels are based around repeats of encounters with all the [[boss]]es from the previous areas in ''Pikmin 2'' except the [[Giant Breadbug]] and the [[Waterwraith]]. The final boss is the [[Raging Long Legs]]. In the US [[Region|version]] of this cave, there is {{pokos|2205}} worth of treasure. In the European version, there is {{pokos|2235}} worth of treasure. In the Japanese version, there is {{pokos|2135}} worth of treasure. Compared to the [[Cavern of Chaos]] and the [[Dream Den]], the sublevel themes do not follow a particular order.


The Hole of Heroes is reachable only by the same path used to retrieve the [[Conifer Spire]]. The road there involves a [[Hermit Crawmad]], water that needs to be drained, [[Blowhogs]], [[Shearwigs]], and a protective [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]. Pass the Conifer Spire's resting place and traveling down the half pipe to reach the cave entrance. Be careful not to fall off the tree stump so you don't have to take the journey all over again.
==How to reach==
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From the landing site, you should head forward. Destroy the gate guarded by the [[Hermit Crawmad]], and remove the [[clog]] on that water. Use [[Yellow Pikmin]] to destroy the electric gate, and then go around the [[Conifer Spire]] and the [[Armored Cannon Larva|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]] to reach the cave.
 
All Pikmin types are relevant. Focus on Red and Purple Pikmin, as this dungeon focuses on combat above other elements. Also remember to bring a healthy amount of [[Blue Pikmin]] for the water-logged sublevel, and the two arachnorb rematches.
 
{{clear}}
{{notes|ship=y}}
 
==Sublevel 1==
* '''Theme''': Garden
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Grass|Grass]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Corpulent Nut|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Cloaking Burrow-nit|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} × 4
** {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}} × 5
** {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y}} × 5
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) × 0 - 3 (from eggs)
** {{icon|Shearwig|y}} × 5
** {{icon|Skitter Leaf|y}} × 4
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Clover|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Figwort|y}} (small red) × 2
** {{icon|Margaret|y}} × 2
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Egg|y}} × 3
 
Whatever hopes you had of having a gentle first sublevel are ruined here. [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]s, [[Sheargrub]]s, [[Shearwig]]s, [[Skitter Leaf]]s, and [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]s are littered across the scenic maze. [[Purple Pikmin]] are the best choice, but be weary of the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s that fall from the sky. Because of this, it is recommended you keep the [[camera]] zoomed out above you.
 
It's advised that you escort whatever loads your [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are carrying back to the [[Research Pod]]. Aside from the [[Corpulent Nut]], the only other items worth grabbing are [[nectar]] or [[spray]]s, so keep an eye out for [[egg]]s.
 
{{cavegen|hoh1}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 23
|itemmax    = 1
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 1
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_units_big2_kusachi.txt
|lightfile  = hiroba_toy_light_cha.ini
|bg          = hiroba
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 1
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_kusachi|Dead end with item
|way3_kusachi|Three-way crossing
|way4_kusachi|Four-way crossing
|wayl_kusachi|Turning corridor
|way2_kusachi|Corridor
|way2x2_kusachi|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_big2_kusachi|'''Room with 5 exits'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Special" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Cloaking Burrow-nit|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}}
| 2
| Falls from the sky
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Female Sheargrub|y}}
| 5
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y}}
| 5
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Shearwig|y}}
| 5
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Margaret|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Skitter Leaf|y}}
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 9
| {{icon|Clover|y}}
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 10
| {{icon|Figwort|y}} (small red)
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 11
| {{icon|Corpulent Nut|y}}
| 1
| None
| Treasure spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 12
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 3
| None
| Dead ends
|-
| 13
| {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}}
| 2
| Falls from the sky
| Dead ends
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 2==
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 2|Concrete 2]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Essence of True Love|y}} (fully buried)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Anode Beetle|y}} × 6
** {{icon|Antenna Beetle|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Bumbling Snitchbug|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) × 0 - 3 (from eggs)
** {{icon|Swooping Snitchbug|y}} × 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} × 2
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Figwort|y}} (large red) × 4
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large) × 2
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small) × 4
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 2500 [[Health|HP]] × 5
** {{icon|Egg|y}} × 3
 
Both [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s, and [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s live down here, along with [[Anode Beetle]]s, the irritating [[Careening Dirigibug]]s, and an [[Antenna Beetle]]. There are a lot of bug enemies here. If this isn't enough all together, bomb-rocks drop just like the Dwarf Bulborbs in the last sublevel. Take extreme caution and try to get all of the bombs down with a leader before bringing your troops in. The [[Essence of True Love]] is buried; [[dig]] it up with [[White Pikmin]].
 
{{cavegen|hoh2}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 12
|itemmax    = 1
|gatemax    = 5
|capmax      = 80
|rooms      = 4
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 4_ABE_a_b_e_m_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv1.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
|cap_pipe|Dead end
|wayl_pipe|Turning corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|way2_pipe|Corridor
|room_4x4a_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4b_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4e_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall'''
|room_hitode3x3m_5_conc|'''Room with 5 exits and 2 walls'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Bumbling Snitchbug|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Swooping Snitchbug|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Antenna Beetle|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Anode Beetle|y}}
| 6
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Figwort|y}} (large red)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large)
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 9
| {{icon|Essence of True Love|y}}
| 1
| None
| Treasure spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 11
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 3
| None
| Dead ends
|-
| 12
| {{icon|Bomb-rock|y}}
| 2
| Falls from the sky
| Dead ends
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 5 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 10
| [[Gate]] (2500 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 3==
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 3|Concrete 3]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Love Sphere|y}}
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Puffy Blowhog|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Volatile Dweevil|y}} × 5
** {{icon|Watery Blowhog|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Withering Blowhog|y}} × 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Figwort|y}} (large brown) × 4
** {{icon|Figwort|y}} (small brown) × 4
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 2500 [[Health|HP]] × 8
 
Sublevel three is a maze of all species of the [[Blowhog family]]. Barriers make this place a pain, especially when there's a [[Withering Blowhog]] right on the other side. All of the Blowhogs can attack through the barriers, so be careful with the two earthbound types and do your best to keep the Withering Blowhogs from blowing away your Pikmin's flowers. You'll probably need flowered Pikmin for the next sublevel.
 
[[Volatile Dweevil]]s still appear in this level, so be very careful. Try scouting across all the available terrain alone before moving on. Travel with your group while carrying the [[Love Sphere]] and the corpses, just in case. One mistake could be all it takes to ruin your chances of success. If you're lucky, a [[Dweevil]] may appear next to a Blowhog and do damage for you, making your job a little easier.
 
{{cavegen|hoh3}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 10
|itemmax    = 1
|gatemax    = 8
|capmax      = 100
|rooms      = 2
|ctrratio    = 0.1
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 4_ABE_a_b_e_m_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv2.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
|cap_pipe|Dead end
|wayl_pipe|Turning corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|way2_pipe|Corridor
|room_4x4a_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4b_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4e_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall'''
|room_hitode3x3m_5_conc|'''Room with 5 exits and 2 walls'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Watery Blowhog|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Puffy Blowhog|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Volatile Dweevil|y}}
| 3
| Falls from the sky
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Withering Blowhog|y}}
| 2
| None
| Cave unit seams
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Figwort|y}} (small brown)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Figwort|y}} (large brown)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Love Sphere|y}}
| 1
| None
| Treasure spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 10
| {{icon|Volatile Dweevil|y}}
| 2
| Falls from the sky
| Dead ends
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 8 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 9
| [[Gate]] (2500 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 4==
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]] (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Lustrous Element|y}} (inside Pileated Snagret)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Pileated Snagret|y}} × 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}} × 3
** {{icon|Fiddlehead|y}} × 2
* '''Others''':
** None
{{see also|Burrowing Snagret#Strategy|t1=Burrowing Snagret strategy}}
{{see also|Pileated Snagret#Strategy|t1=Pileated Snagret strategy}}
 
Here is where you want flower Pikmin. It's the first boss return of the cave. There are two Snagrets, one [[Pileated Snagret]] and one [[Burrowing Snagret]], and there's a sandy sinkhole in the middle of the arena that causes a huge issue when you find yourself retreating from the feathered Snagret. Note that you do not have to kill both beasts, only the Pileated Snagret. Fight it for the [[Lustrous Element]], but be careful not to walk into its burrowing partner. Locate both monsters if you must. You may want to use [[White Pikmin]] as a last resort.
 
{{cavegen|hoh4}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 7
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_manq_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv3.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|wayl_conc|Turning corridor
|way2_conc|Corridor
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_manh7x7q_8_conc|'''Circular sandpit arena'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Pileated Snagret|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Lustrous Element|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}
| 3
| None
| Cave unit seams
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Fiddlehead|y}}
| 2
| None
| Cave unit seams
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 5==
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Relax|Relax]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** None
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Honeywisp|y}} × 7
** {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Mamuta|y}} × 2
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) × 0 - 7 (from Honeywisps)
** {{icon|Unmarked Spectralids|y}} (group of 9) × 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} × 1
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small) × 5
* '''Others''':
** None
 
A treasureless rest level. There aren't any creatures here that can kill, and all four of them could even contribute to your squad. Mamutas pound your Pikmin into the ground, but give them flowers. Honeywisps and Unmarked Spectralids provide nectar or, if you're lucky, a spray. [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]]s have the same results: 1<sup>st</sup> hit nectar, 2<sup>nd</sup> hit sprays.
 
If you have taken severe damage and feel you need to return to the surface, there's a geyser waiting for you here. There's also a Queen Candypop Bud and plenty of nectar just in case there's a couple of leaf or bud Pikmin among your flowered soldiers.
 
{{cavegen|hoh5}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 14
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 2
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = Yes
|unitfile    = 4_units_a_d_e_h_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|wayl_conc|Turning corridor
|way2_conc|Corridor
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_4x4a_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4d_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4e_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall'''
|room_dan4x4h_2_conc|'''Room with 2 exits and a raised edge'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Mamuta|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Unmarked Spectralids|y}} (group of 9)
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Unmarked Spectralids|y}} (group of 9)
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Alongside it spawns 7 "main" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Honeywisp|y}}
| 100%
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small)
| 5
| None
| Plant spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 6==
[[File:Hole of Heroes sublevel 6.jpg|thumb|Sublevel 6.]]
 
* '''Theme''': Soil
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' (exclusive to this sublevel)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Nutrient Silo|y}} (US) / {{icon|Stringent Container|y|v=EU}} (Europe/Japan)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; 0 - 2 (from eggs)
** {{icon|Water Dumple|y}} &times; 3
** {{icon|Wolpole|y}} &times; 6
** {{icon|Wollyhop|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Yellow Wollyhop|y}} &times; 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large) &times; 2
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small) &times; 3
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2
 
If your Blue Pikmin are low on numbers, there are some Candypop Buds here in your favor. You are going to need them if you want a safe journey across this place. Find a safe spot for your non-aquatic troops. That may involve some fighting for the territory; if not, all the better.
 
The enemies here prove to be chores, aside from the Wolpoles, but the creatures can be problematic if you're retreating or in a situation where you need all the room you can get without having to call off more soldiers. If you need to, Water Dumples don't take too long to kill with a leader. After collecting the [[Nutrient Silo]] ([[Stringent Container]] in the European [[Region|version]]), get rid of the seal over the hole and jump in for your next boss fight.
 
It should be noted that it is possible for the dungeon generator to, in rare cases, give this sublevel a seemingly impossible layout, in which the Nutrient Silo is placed atop a stump that is too tall for any type but Yellows to reach; of course, most of the sublevel is flooded, making it incredibly difficult for Yellows to access it. With long throws, it is possible for Yellows to reach the treasure, though they will start drowning after pulling it off the stump. The treasure will be submerged, so it won't be in the way as the Pikmin are called back. Should this happen, it's simpler to reset and try again. This sublevel's layout only appears twice in the game, and its music is unique.
 
{{cavegen|hoh6}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 8
|itemmax    = 1
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_units_ike4_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = Yes
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
|way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
|way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
|wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
|way2_tsuchi|Corridor
|way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_ike4_5_tsuchi|'''Swamp with trunks'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Wollyhop|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Yellow Wollyhop|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Yellow Wollyhop|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Hermit Crawmad|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Water Dumple|y}}
| 3
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Wolpole|y}}
| 6
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small)
| 3
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large)
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 9
| {{icon|Nutrient Silo|y}} (US)<br>{{icon|Stringent Container|y|v=EU}} (EU/JP)
| 1
| None
| Treasure spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 10
| {{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}}
| 2
| None
| Dead ends
|-
| 11
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 2
| Falls from the sky
| Dead ends
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 7==
* '''Theme''': Tiles
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Joyless Jewel|y}} (inside Ranging Bloyster)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|y|n=Armored Cannon Beetle Larva}} (surface) &times; 2
** {{icon|Decorated Cannon Beetle|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Ranging Bloyster|y}} &times; 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Boulder|y}} &times; 6
* '''Vegetation''':
** None
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 4000 [[Health|HP]] &times; 5
{{see also|Ranging Bloyster#Strategy|t1=Ranging Bloyster strategy}}
 
This arena is roomy, and you'll find a Ranging Bloyster just waiting to feed. Get your Pikmin safe behind the hole or in a dead end, and defeat the Cannon Beetles with their own boulders. Otherwise, the Pikmin will be crushed to death. Then you can move to the big blob. Split into two teams, surround the beast, and alternate between leaders to get a good shot at the bulb on the monster's back. Again, you may want to feed it White Pikmin as a last resort. Soon enough, you'll get the [[Joyless Jewel]] as the prize.
 
{{cavegen|hoh7}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 10
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 5
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MIYA_bunki_tile.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|item_cap_pipe|Dead end with item
|way3_pipe|Three-way crossing
|way4_pipe|Four-way crossing
|wayl_pipe|Turning corridor
|way2_pipe|Corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|way2x2_pipe|Long corridor
|room_bunki7x7_8_tile|'''Large square room with 5 exits'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Armored Cannon Larva|y|n=Armored Cannon Beetle Larva}} (surface)
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Decorated Cannon Beetle|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Alongside it spawns 6 "main" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Boulder|y}}
| 100%
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Ranging Bloyster|y}}
| 1
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Joyless Jewel|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 5 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 5
| [[Gate]] (4000 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 8==
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Relax|Relax]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** None
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Bulbmin|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Doodlebug|y}} &times; 2
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small) &times; 5
* '''Others''':
** None
 
Yet another rest level. You're more than halfway through, but you get another chance to go back to the surface here, along with Crimson Candypop Buds and a Queen Candypop Bud. If you've lost Pikmin, you can use that and the Bulbmin wandering down here. Be careful, aside from the Bulbmin, Doodlebugs may appear to endanger your soldiers. Lastly, there's a good chance to get nectar and sprays here. There's no treasure here.
 
{{cavegen|hoh8}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 6
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 3
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = Yes
|unitfile    = 4_units_a_d_e_h_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|wayl_conc|Turning corridor
|way2_conc|Corridor
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_4x4a_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4d_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_4x4e_4_conc|'''Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall'''
|room_dan4x4h_2_conc|'''Room with 2 exits and a raised edge'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|y}}
| 2
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Bulbmin|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Doodlebug|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Doodlebug|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small)
| 5
| None
| Plant spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''
 
==Sublevel 9==
* '''Theme''': Tiles
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Tile|Tile]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Dimensional Slicer|y}} (US) / {{icon|Patience Tester|y}} (Europe) / {{icon|Flying Saucer|y}} (Japan) (inside Fiery Bulblax in all regions)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}} &times; 6
** {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} &times; 3
** {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y|n=Dwarf Red Bulborb}} &times; 3
** {{icon|Fiery Bulblax|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Hairy Bulborb|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Orange Bulborb|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Bulborb|y|n=Red Bulborb}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Snow Bulborb|y}} &times; 3
** {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y}} &times; 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** None
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 2500 [[Health|HP]] &times; 3
A Red, Hairy, and Orange Bulborb, a Spotty Bulbear with its young, and a Fiery Bulblax &ndash; in fact, every land breed of the [[Grub-dog family]] appears throughout the next 3 floors, besides the Bulbmin which were encountered the floor above. Some Breadbug mimics have also secured a very well defended habitat. The Fiery Bulblax has the [[Dimensional Slicer]] ([[Patience Tester]] in the European version), but since the rest of the bulborbs are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here.
 
A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave. If the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a spray (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Though it is unlikely, it is possible for the ship to land in the main room when you enter the sublevel. This will undoubtedly lead to you having a tense start, especially if the Spotty Bulbear is near when you land. Should this happen, your best bet is to immediately spray it with an ultra-bitter spray (which you should have at least a few of from the previous sublevel) and attack it, or at least buy yourself time to think. Alternatively, reset the console in hopes you get a better layout.
 
If you are lucky, you can kill the Spotty Bulbear through the wall before the gate by punching, but you need to collect the corpse immediately. You can also punch the enemies on top of the sink part for a safe but long strategy. Remember to use Red Pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax. It should be noted that the wandering Spotty Bulbear can wake up the other sleeping beasts. However, as long as you and your troops are not nearby, they will simply go right back to sleep.
 
Another method is to break the gate, then go in with either leader, lure the Bulborbs into the hole, get out, and repeatedly [[punch]] them while they are stuck inside the hole. Remember to also kill all the Dwarfs (as carrying will be a nuisance with them) and the Fiery Bulblax. The Rocket Fist is recommended, and the Scorch Guard is necessary to punch the Fiery Bulblax.
 
{{cavegen|hoh9}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 20
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 3
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 2
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 2_units_ud_dry_tile.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
|cap_pipe|Dead end
|item_cap_pipe|Dead end
}}
{{sublevel units
|wayl_pipe|Turning corridor
|way2_pipe|Corridor
|room_ud4x4_2_tile|'''Room with 2 exits and 2 ramps'''
|room_drypool5x5_5_tile|'''Room with a waterless pool'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Fiery Bulblax|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Dimensional Slicer|y}} (US)<br>{{icon|Patience Tester|y}} (EU)<br>{{icon|Flying Saucer|y}} (JP)
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Bulborb|y|n=Red Bulborb}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Hairy Bulborb|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Orange Bulborb|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y|n=Dwarf Red Bulborb}}
| 3
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Snow Bulborb|y}}
| 3
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 9
| {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}}
| 3
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Alongside it spawns 6 "main" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y}}
| 100%
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 3 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 10
| [[Gate]] (2500 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


Obviously you will encounter hordes of enemies and all hazards in this cave. It is highly recommended you take 20 of each type of Pikmin (especially if you are doing a no-death run). This way you can face every obstacle with a good offensive group. The truth is, the threats that this cave holds are very minor, and do not require many resistant pikmin to eliminate them; the cave does have many tough bosses though, so an even amount of each type of Pikmin is the way to go. Frustratingly, the Hole of Heroes, like the other two caves in the Wistful Wild, contains bosses that prove to be quite challenging, but have no suit or gameplay upgrade for collecting the final treasure.
==Sublevel 10==
* '''Theme''': Soil
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Treasured Gyro Block|y}} (inside Emperor Bulblax)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; 2 (from the ground)
* '''Obstacles''':
** {{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}} &times; 3
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}} &times; 7
* '''Others''':
** None
{{see also|Emperor Bulblax#Strategy|t1=Emperor Bulblax strategy}}


==Treasures==
Relive another boss battle as the montage of the bulborb family continues, this time with the [[Pikmin (game)|previous game]]'s final boss: not one, but two [[Emperor Bulblax]]es. These two aren't nearly as big, but they're still deadly. If you're going to scout for nectar and sprays before to attack them, it's okay, but be warned that Mitites may show up.
*[[Corpulent Nut]]
*[[Essence of True Love]]
*[[Love Sphere]]
*[[Lustrous Element]]
*[[Nutrient Silo]] (NTSC)/[[Stringent Container]] (PAL)
*[[Joyless Jewel]]
*[[Dimensional Slicer]] (NTSC)/[[Patience Tester]] (PAL)
*[[Treasured Gyro Block]]
*[[Favorite Gyro Block]]
*[[Lost Gyro Block]]
*[[Memorable Gyro Block]]
*[[Fond Gyro Block]]
*[[Remembered Old Buddy]]


==Enemies==
Just like with the two Snagrets, only one of these bulblaxes holds a treasure: the [[Treasured Gyro Block]]. Purple Pikmin should be used to make the battle easier. If you have the treasure gauge, find the right Bulblax when it's blinking. Again, if you are low on purples, you can sacrifice some whites.
*[[Anode Beetle]]
*[[Anode Dweevil]]
*[[Antenna Beetle]]
*[[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]
*[[Beady Long Legs]]
*[[Bulbmin]]
*[[Bulborb Larva]]
*[[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*[[Burrowing Snagret]]
*[[Careening Dirigibug]]
*[[Caustic Dweevil]]
*[[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]
*[[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]
*[[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
*[[Doodlebug]]
*[[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]
*[[Emperor Bulblax]]
*[[Empress Bulblax]]
*[[Female Sheargrub]]
*[[Fiery Blowhog]]
*[[Fiery Bulblax]]
*[[Fiery Dweevil]]
*[[Greater Spotted Jellyfloat]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Hermit Crawmad]]
*[[Honeywisp]]
*[[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]
*[[Iridescent Glint Beetle]]
*[[Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat]]
*[[Male Sheargrub]]
*[[Mamuta]]
*[[Man-at-Legs]]
*[[Mitite]]
*[[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Pileated Snagret]]
*[[Puffy Blowhog]]
*[[Ranging Bloyster]]
*[[Red Bulborb]]
*[[Shearwig]]
*[[Skitter Leaf]]
*[[Snow Bulborb]]
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Unmarked Spectralids]]
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]
*[[Water Dumple]]
*[[Watery Blowhog]]
*[[Withering Blowhog]]
*[[Wogpole]]
*[[Wollywog]]
*[[Yellow Wollywog]]
*'''Boss: [[Raging Long Legs]]'''


{{Solution}}
{{cavegen|hoh10}}
== Sublevel 1==
{{sublevel technical
'''Main hazards''': Enemies
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 7
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 100
|rooms      = 2
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 2_ABE_blk_cent2_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|cap_tsuchi|Dead end
|item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
|way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
|way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
|wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
|way2_tsuchi|Corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
|room_cent2_4_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 4 exits'''
|room_block1_3_tsuchi|'''Room with hole in wall'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Treasured Gyro Block|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Emperor Bulblax|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10)
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10)
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}}
| 3
| None
| Cave unit seams
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}
| 7
| None
| Plant spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


'''Needed Pikmin colors:''' Any
==Sublevel 11==
* '''Theme''': Soil
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Favorite Gyro Block|y}} (inside Empress Bulblax)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Bulborb Larva|y}} &times; indefinite amount (created by the Empress Bulblax)
** {{icon|Empress Bulblax|y}} &times; 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}} &times; 6
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 2500 [[Health|HP]] &times; 1
{{see also|Empress Bulblax#Strategy|t1=Empress Bulblax strategy}}


Whatever hopes of having a gentle first sublevel are ruined here. [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]s, [[Sheargrub]]s, [[Shearwigs]], [[Skitterleaf]]s, and [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]s are littered across the scenic maze. [[Purple Pikmin]] are the best choice, but be weary of the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s that fall from the sky. It's advised that you escort whatever loads your Pikmin are carrying back to the Research Pod. Aside from the [[Corpulent Nut]], the only other items worth grabbing are [[nectar]] or [[sprays]], so keep an eye out for eggs.
The bulborb montage reaches a climax as an Empress Bulblax is the last in the family to defeat. You start at its rear, where the babies come out. The Bulborb larva will be instant trouble. Keep your Pikmin away from them. They can eat your Pikmin lightning fast. Get rid of them all before meeting the Empress and going after the treasure it somehow swallowed.


== Sublevel 2==
You are able to petrify it, but you must spray it from the sides; attempting to spray its behind or face will not work. Attack with Purples if you can. If not, Red Pikmin may do just as well, but any Pikmin can do the job. Be careful when dealing with the beast and make sure you know what you're going to do about the offspring when they arrive, if they have time to.
'''Main hazards: '''Enemies, electricity, bomb-rocks


'''Needed Pikmin colors: '''Yellow
Take cover when it starts to roll from side to side. The ceiling conveniently comes down very close to where you stand. A safe place is behind the hole, so find time to break down the gate. If you push all of your Pikmin against a wall, the boulders won't usually hit you. At the end of the fight, feel free to search for any nectars that were dropped by the larva. If you're having trouble trying to get to the Empress Bulblax's head, have one leader move a little when there's no Larvae and the other [[punch]] each baby. This is also a good place to add the [[Common Glowcap]] to your [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] if you haven't already.


Both [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s and [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s live down here, along with [[Anode Beetle]]s, the irritating [[Careening Dirigibug]]s, and an [[Antenna Beetle]]. There are a lot of bug enemies here. If this isn't enough all together, bomb rocks drop just like the [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s in the last sublevel. Take extreme caution and try to get all of the bombs down with a pilot before bringing your troops in. The [[Essence of True Love]] is buried; dig it up&nbsp;with White Pikmin.
{{cavegen|hoh11}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 1
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_units_queen_c_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile  = qchap_light.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
|way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
|way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
|wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
|way2_tsuchi|Corridor
|way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_queen_c_tsuchi|'''Empress Bulblax arena'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Empress Bulblax|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Favorite Gyro Block|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}
| 6
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 1 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 3
| [[Gate]] (2500 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


== Sublevel 3==
==Sublevel 12==
'''Main hazards: '''Bomb-rocks, fire, water
* '''Theme''': Metal
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Relax|Relax]]''
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Lost Gyro Block|y}} (inside Iridescent Glint Beetle)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Doodlebug|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; 0 - 2 (from eggs)
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 3
** {{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 3
** {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 1
* '''Others''':
** {{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2
 
You had the last geyser exit four sublevels ago, and here's your last exit before moving onward to the last three sublevels of the cave. You should use Bulbmin, if you have any on the Queen Candypop Bud.
 
Be careful with the Doodlebug somewhere here, but feel free to attack the other two Iridescent Beetles. The Glint one has a treasure, so keep searching until you catch it. Then you can progress to the last three sublevels of the cave, treating you to a montage of the Arachnorb family.
 
{{cavegen|hoh12}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 4
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 80
|rooms      = 3
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = Yes
|unitfile    = 2_ABE_nor1_cen2_metal.txt
|lightfile  = metal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          = test
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_north_1_metal|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
|room_cent2_4_metal|'''Circular room with 4 exits'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Iridescent Glint Beetle|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Lost Gyro Block|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Doodlebug|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red)
| 3
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green)
| 3
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 2
| None
| Dead ends
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


'''Pikmin colors needed:''' Red, blue
==Sublevel 13==
* '''Theme''': Metal
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Memorable Gyro Block|y}} (inside Man-at-Legs)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Man-at-Legs|y}} &times; 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** None
* '''Others''':
** None
{{see also|Man-at-Legs#Strategy|t1=Man-at-Legs strategy}}


Sublevel three is a maze of all species of the [[Blowhog]] family. Barriers make this place a pain, especially when there's a [[Withering Blowhog]] right on the other side. All of the Blowhogs can attack through the barriers, so be careful with the two earthbound types and do your best to keep the Withering Blowhogs from blowing away your Pikmin's flowers. You'll probably need flowered Pikmin for the next sublevel. [[Volatile Dweevil]]s still appear in this level, so be very careful. Try scouting across all the available terrain alone before moving on, but travel with your group with carrying the [[Love Sphere]] and the corpses just in case. One mistake could be all it takes to ruin your chances of success. If you're lucky, a [[Dweevil]] may appear next to a Blowhog and do damage for you, making your job a little easier.
The Hole of Heroes holds a few final surprises for you, as the creatures you're going to face from now on go from metallic to organic, and the Man-at-Legs here is the first of them.


== Sublevel 4==
The spider awaits in the middle of a moat of water, so take all the Blue Pikmin with you, assuming they survived [[#Sublevel 6|sublevel six]]. Best of luck in this fight, and take shelter behind the metal walls and bumps littered around here. It is recommended to use both sprays to defeat this boss. Collect the [[Memorable Gyro Block]] and move on.
'''Main hazards: '''Boss x2


'''Pikmin colors needed:''' Any
{{cavegen|hoh13}}
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_units_houdai2_metal.txt
|lightfile  = metal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          = test
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_houdai2_1_metal|'''Man-at-Legs arena'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Man-at-Legs|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Memorable Gyro Block|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


Here is where you want flower Pikmin. It's the first boss return of the cave. There are two Snagrets, one [[Pileated Snagret]] and one [[Burrowing Snagret]], and there's a sandy sinkhole in the middle of the arena that causes a huge issue when you find yourself retreating from the feathered Snagret. Note that you do not have to kill both beasts. Only one of them will hold the treasure. Find whatever one makes your gauge scream and fight for the [[Lustrous Element]], but be careful not to walk into both monsters. Locate them both if you must. You may want to use [[White Pikmin]] as a last resort.
==Sublevel 14==
[[File:Hole of Heroes sublevel 14.jpg|thumb|Sublevel 14.]]


== Sublevel 5==
* '''Theme''': Soil
'''Main hazards: '''None
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Fond Gyro Block|y}} (inside Beady Long Legs)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Anode Dweevil|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}} &times; 1
** {{icon|Fiery Dweevil|y}} &times; 3
** {{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Munge Dweevil|y}} &times; 3
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large) &times; 4
** {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small) &times; 4
* '''Others''':
** None
{{see also|Beady Long Legs#Strategy|t1=Beady Long Legs strategy}}


'''Pikmin colors needed:''' Any
Sublevel 14 is the second-to-last level in this extensive cave, and the creatures here are obviously trying to hint at something. But regardless, deal with all of the Dweevils here before tackling the Beady Long Legs, who's the original inspiration for the boss you just battled, and the one you're about to.


A treasureless rest level. There aren't any creatures here that can kill, and all four of them could even contribute to your squad. [[Mamuta]]s pound your Pikmin into the ground, but give them flowers. [[Honeywisp]]s and [[Unmarked Spectralid]]s provide nectar or, if you're lucky, a spray. [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]]s have the same random results, nectar, potions. If you have taken severe damage and feel you need to return to the surface, there's a geyser waiting for you here. There's also a [[Queen Candypop Bud]] and plenty of [[nectar]] just in case there's a couple of leaf or bud Pikmin among your deflowered soldiers.
It doesn't matter which type of Pikmin you use against it, but be wary of the water that lies around here. Yellow Pikmin are recommended for best results because they can be thrown high. Throwing Purple Pikmin at its feet is also effective. When and if you finally win, gather the last member of the Gyro Block family before moving onto the final battle the Hole of Heroes has to offer.


== Sublevel 6==
The Gyro Block may fall into the water once you and your troops have defeated the Beady Long Legs. Should this happen, you will have to retrieve it with Blue Pikmin. If you do not have enough Blue Pikmin or Bulbmin to carry it, you can potentially lure any remaining dweevil (which will try to take it for itself like always) and try to get it onto the sand, where you and your non-Blue Pikmin can ambush it and take the treasure back.
If your blue Pikmin are low on numbers, the are some [[Candypop Bud]]s here in your favor. You are going to need them if you want a safe journey across this place. Interestingly, this level's layout is only seen twice, and the music is unique for the Hole of Heroes. Anyway, find a safe place for your non-aquatic troops. That may involve some fighting for the territory. If not, great! The enemies here prove to be chores, aside from the [[Wogpoles]], but the other creatures can be problematic if you're retreating or in a situation where you need all the room you can get without having to call off more soldiers. If you need to, [[Water Dumple]]s don't take too long to kill with a pilot. After gathering the [[Nutrient Silo]] as your treasure, get rid of the seal over the cave and jump in for your next boss fight.


== Sublevel 7==
{{cavegen|hoh14}}
This arena is roomy, and you'll find a [[Ranging Bloyster]] just waiting to feed. Get your Pikmin safe behind the hole or in a dead end, and defeat the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s with their own boulders. Then you can move to the big blob. Split into two teams, surround the beast, and alternate between captains to get a good shot at the bulb on the monster's back. Again, you may want to use White Pikmin as a last resort. Soon enough, you'll get the [[Joyless Jewel]] as the prize.
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 11
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 1
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_units_king_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|cap_tsuchi|Dead end
|way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
|way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
|wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
|way2_tsuchi|Corridor
|way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_kingchp_tsuchi|'''Swamp room'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Beady Long Legs|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Fond Gyro Block|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Munge Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Fiery Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Hard" enemy spots
|-
| 4
| {{icon|Fiery Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Anode Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 6
| {{icon|Munge Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 7
| {{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 8
| {{icon|Fiery Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 9
| {{icon|Anode Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 10
| {{icon|Munge Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
| 11
| {{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Easy" enemy spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 12
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (small)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 13
| {{icon|Shoot|y}} (large)
| 4
| None
| Plant spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


== Sublevel 8==
==Sublevel 15==
Yet another Rest Level. You're more than halfway through, but you get another chance to go back to the surface here, along with&nbsp;[[Crimson Candypop Bud]]s and a [[Queen Candypop Bud]]. If you've lost Pikmin, you can use that and the [[Bulbmin]] wandering down here. Be careful, aside from the [[Bulbmin]], three [[Doodlebug]]s may appear to endanger your soldiers. Lastly, there's a good chance to get [[nectar]] and [[sprays]] here. Don't worry, there's no treasure here.
* '''Theme''': Concrete
* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
* '''Treasures''':
** {{icon|Remembered Old Buddy|y}} (inside Raging Long Legs)
* '''Enemies''':
** {{icon|Greater Spotted Jellyfloat|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat|y}} &times; 2
** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; indefinite amount (from eggs and inside the Raging Long Legs)
** {{icon|Raging Long Legs|y}} &times; 1
* '''Obstacles''':
** None
* '''Vegetation''':
** None
* '''Others''':
** [[Gate]] with 2500 [[Health|HP]] &times; 2
** {{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 1 or more
{{see also|Raging Long Legs#Strategy|t1=Raging Long Legs strategy}}


== Sublevel 9==
The final sublevel should be explored with caution. It is advised to take care of all the [[Jellyfloat]]s before confronting the boss: a [[Raging Long Legs]]. Just stay away from the center, and give the jellyfloats time to float over to you.
[[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Snow Bulborb]]s, [[Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Red bulborb|Red Bulborb]], a [[Hairy Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Spotty Bulbear]] with its [[Dwarf Bulbear|followers]], and a [[Fiery Bulblax]] are seen here. In fact, every breed of Bulborb in the entire game appears here. The [[Fiery Bulblax]] has the [[Dimensional Slicer]], but since the rest of the [[bulborbs]] are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here. A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin, and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave, or if the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a [[spray]] (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Remember to use Red Pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax. Also, if you are lucky, you can kill the Spotty Bulbear through the wall before the gate by punching, but you need to collect the corpse immediately. You can also punch the enemies on top of the sink part with the President. You can use this strategy to kill all of the enemies in this sublevel (except for Dwarf Bulbears).


== Sublevel 10==
A good strategy for the boss is to use a smaller group of Pikmin, so you can avoid the Long Legs's stomping legs. It may be intimidating, but it's also a big target. Always attack the head when it roars the second time, because you have more time to attack it. The Raging Long Legs has a ''lot'' of health, and even with 20 Purple Pikmin it will survive at least one round of attacking.
Relive another boss battle as the montage of the bulborb family continues, this time with the previous game's final boss, the [[Emperor Bulblax]]. These two aren't nearly as big, but they're still deadly. If you're going to scout for [[nectar]] and [[sprays]] before to attack them, it's okay, but be warned that [[Mitites]] may show up. Just like with the two Snagrets, only one of these bulblaxes holds the [[Treasured Gyro Block]]. [[Purple Pikmin|Purples]] still prove to be the favorite choice.  Again, if you are low on purples, you can sacrifice some whites.


== Sublevel 11 ==
However, if you attack it with about 40 Purples affected by an ultra-spicy spray, then it can die in one cycle. The most important thing is to avoid its giant feet, which can easily smash half your Pikmin squad. For this reason, it is advisable to use a smaller group of Pikmin. Your prize is the [[Remembered Old Buddy]], which is the head of a R.O.B.
The bulborb montage reaches a climax as an [[Empress Bulblax]] is the last in the family to defeat. You start at its rear, where the [[Bulborb Larva]] come out. The Bulborb Larva will be instant trouble. Keep your Pikmin away from them. They can eat your Pikmin lightning fast. Get rid of them all before meeting the Empress and going after the treasure she somehow swallowed. You are able to [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrify]] her, but you must [[spray]] her from the sides; attempting to spray her behind or face will not work. Attack with Purples if you can. If not, Red Pikmin may do just as well, but any Pikmin can do the job. Be careful when dealing with the beast and make sure you know what you're going to do about the offspring when they arrive, if they have time to. By the way, take cover when she starts to roll from side to side. The ceiling conveniently comes down very close to where you stand. If you push all of your pikmin against a wall, the boulders don't usually hit you. Another safe place is behind the hole, so find time to break down the gate. At the end of the fight, feel free to search for any nectar or sprays that were dropped by the larva. If you're having trouble trying to get&nbsp;to the Empress Bulblax's head, have one captain&nbsp;move a little when there's no Bulborb Larvae and the other punch each&nbsp;baby. &nbsp; Once you defeat her grab the [[Favorite Gyro Block]]. This is also a good place to add the [[Common Glowcap]] to your [[Piklopedia]] if you haven't already.


== Sublevel 12==
{{cavegen|hoh15}}
You had the last geyser exit four sublevels ago, and here's your last exit before moving onward to the last three sublevels of the cave. You should use [[Bulbmin]], if you have any, to sprout White Pikmin or throw into the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]. Otherwise, you'll lose the Bulbmin as you leave the cave. Change them into Pikmin and you can take them home with you. Be careful with the [[Doodlebug]] somewhere here, but feel free to attack the other two [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]. The Iridescent Glint Beetle has the [[Lost Gyro Block]], so keep searching until you catch it. The last three sublevels of this cave is the Arachnorb family, starting with the [[Man-at-Legs]].
{{sublevel technical
|cave        = last_2
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax    = 0
|gatemax    = 2
|capmax      = 0
|rooms      = 2
|ctrratio    = 0
|geyser     = Yes
|unitfile    = 2_units_Oashi_d_conc.txt
|lightfile  = normal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          =
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units      =
{{sublevel units
|item_cap_conc|Dead end with item
|way3_conc|Three-way crossing
|way4_conc|Four-way crossing
|wayl_conc|Turning corridor
|way2_conc|Corridor
|way2x2_conc|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_4x4d_4_tile|'''Room with 4 exits'''
|room_Oashi8x9_conc|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed technicaltable"
! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}
|-
! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 1
| {{icon|Raging Long Legs|y}}
| 1
| None
| "Special" enemy spots
|-
| -
| {{icon|Remembered Old Buddy|y}}
| colspan="3" | Carried inside entry with ID 1
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 2
| {{icon|Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat|y}}
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
| 3
| {{icon|Greater Spotted Jellyfloat|y}}
| 2
| None
| Plant spots
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Amount !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 1
| None
| Dead ends
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns "dead end" objects in as many dead ends as it can. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 5
| {{icon|Egg|y}}
| 100%
| None
| Dead ends
|-
! colspan="5" | Then it spawns 2 "gate" objects. Chances:
|-
! ID !! Object !! Chance !! Fall method !! Spawn location
|-
| 4
| [[Gate]] (2500 [[Health|HP]])
| 100%
| None
| Gate spots
|}
:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''


== Sublevel 13==
==Gallery==
The Hole of Heroes, geniously named, holds a few final surprises for you, as the creatures you're going to face from now on go from organic to metallic, and the [[Man-at-Legs]] here is the bridge between the two. The spider awaits in the middle of a moat of water, so take all the blue Pikmin with you, assuming they survived Sublevel Six. Best of luck in this fight, and take shelter behind the metal walls and bumps littered around here. It is recommended to use both sprays to defeat this boss. Collect the [[Memorable Gyro Block]], which by now you have probably realized has three counterparts that look just like it, aside from color, all of which appearing in the last three sublevels.
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Hole of Heroes Location.png|Entrance to the cave.
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== Sublevel 14==
==Trivia==
Sublevel&nbsp;14 is the second to last level in this extensive cave, and the creatures here are obviously trying to hint at something. But regardless, deal with all of the [[Dweevils]] here before tackling the [[Beady Long Legs]], who's the original inspiration for the boss you just battled, and the one you're about to. It doesn't matter which type of Pikmin you use against it, but be weary of the water that lies around here. Yellow Pikmin are recommended for best results because they can be thrown high. Throwing Purple Pikmin at it's feet is also affective. When, and if you finally win, gather the [[Fond Gyro Block]] before moving onto the final battle the Hole of Heroes has to offer!
*This is the longest cave in the game, with the shortest being the [[Emergence Cave]].
**It was formerly the longest cave in the series, before the [[Cavern for a King]] in {{p4}}.
*This is the only cave with more sublevels than treasures, excluding the [[Burrow of Beginnings]], which contains no treasures.


== Sublevel 15==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|notes=y
|Jap=百戦錬磨の穴
|JapR=Hyakusenrenma no Ana
|JapM=Hole of Veterans
|SpaA=Sima de los Héroes
|SpaAM=Chasm of the Heroes
|Fra=Grotte des Héros
|FraM=Cave of Heroes
|Ita=Fossa di Eroi
|ItaM=Grave of Heroes
|ItaN="Fossa" normally means "ditch", but is often used as a crude synonym to "grave"
|Ger=Heldenheim
|GerM=Home of Heroes
|ChiTrad=身經百戰洞穴
}}


The final sublevel should be explored with caution. It is advised to take care of all the [[Jellyfloat]]s before confronting the boss; a [[Raging Long Legs]]. Just stay away from the center, and give the Jellyfloats time to float over to you. A good strategy for the boss is to use a smaller group of Pikmin, so you can avoid the Long Legs's stomping legs. It may be intimidating, but it's also a big target. Always attack the head when it roars the second time, because you can have more time to attack it. The Raging Long Legs has a '''lot '''of health, and even with 20 Purple Pikmin it will survive at least one round of attacking. However, if you attack it with about 40 purples affected by an ultra spicy spray, then it can die in one cycle. The most important thing is to avoid its giant feet, as this will cause many Pikmin to die and could deal quite a bit of damage to Olimar if he gets caught in a cycle. Unlike with some giant mechanical beasts threatening everything around it, the safest place to be is not beneath it, but at least here the threat of being crushed isn't too bad, especially after you figure out what order the giant legs operate in. Use a small group of purples, or a bigger one at your own risk. Your prize is the [[Remembered Old Buddy]], which is the head of a R.O.B., to take as a souvenir.
==See also==
*[[Wistful Wild]]
*[[Arachnorb]]


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[[Category:Hole of Heroes| ]]

Latest revision as of 23:48, November 11, 2024

Hole of Heroes
An overview of Hole of Heroes sublevel 9.
Location Wistful Wild
Sublevels 15
Treasures 13
Hazards Fire Water Electricity Poison Explosion

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

The Hole of Heroes (百戦錬磨の穴?, lit.: "Hole of Veterans") is a cave in Pikmin 2, found in the Wistful Wild, the game's fourth and last area. It is the longest cave in the game with 15 sublevels but only 13 treasures, and of a difficulty comparable to the other Wistful Wild caves. The later sublevels are based around repeats of encounters with all the bosses from the previous areas in Pikmin 2 except the Giant Breadbug and the Waterwraith. The final boss is the Raging Long Legs. In the US version of this cave, there is Poko × 2205 worth of treasure. In the European version, there is Poko × 2235 worth of treasure. In the Japanese version, there is Poko × 2135 worth of treasure. Compared to the Cavern of Chaos and the Dream Den, the sublevel themes do not follow a particular order.

How to reach[edit]

WW texture.png
cave
File:WW texture.png
Location of the cave.

From the landing site, you should head forward. Destroy the gate guarded by the Hermit Crawmad, and remove the clog on that water. Use Yellow Pikmin to destroy the electric gate, and then go around the Conifer Spire and the Armored Cannon Beetle Larva to reach the cave.

All Pikmin types are relevant. Focus on Red and Purple Pikmin, as this dungeon focuses on combat above other elements. Also remember to bring a healthy amount of Blue Pikmin for the water-logged sublevel, and the two arachnorb rematches.

Notes

Ship's dialogs

“I am detecting the howls of countless creatures in the hole ahead. It is nearly deafening!

Sound analysis indicate a wide variety of creatures nesting here. It is a melting pot of life!

Mr. President, be extremely careful! Olimar, your job is to protect his life at all costs!”

Sublevel 1[edit]

Whatever hopes you had of having a gentle first sublevel are ruined here. Creeping Chrysanthemums, Sheargrubs, Shearwigs, Skitter Leafs, and Cloaking Burrow-nits are littered across the scenic maze. Purple Pikmin are the best choice, but be weary of the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs that fall from the sky. Because of this, it is recommended you keep the camera zoomed out above you.

It's advised that you escort whatever loads your Pikmin are carrying back to the Research Pod. Aside from the Corpulent Nut, the only other items worth grabbing are nectar or sprays, so keep an eye out for eggs.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 23
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 1
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 1
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_big2_kusachi.txt
Lighting file (?) hiroba_toy_light_cha.ini
Background (?) hiroba (P2 VRBOX hiroba.png garden)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_kusachi
way3_kusachi
way4_kusachi
wayl_kusachi
way2_kusachi
way2x2_kusachi
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_big2_kusachi
Room with 5 exits
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Creeping Chrysanthemum Creeping Chrysanthemum 2 None "Special" enemy spots
2 Cloaking Burrow-nit Cloaking Burrow-nit 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Dwarf Orange Bulborb Dwarf Orange Bulborb 2 Falls from the sky "Hard" enemy spots
4 Female Sheargrub Female Sheargrub 5 None "Easy" enemy spots
5 Male Sheargrub Male Sheargrub 5 None "Easy" enemy spots
6 Shearwig Shearwig 5 None "Easy" enemy spots
8 Margaret Margaret 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
7 Skitter Leaf Skitter Leaf 4 None Plant spots
9 Clover Clover 2 None Plant spots
10 Figwort Figwort (small red) 2 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
11 Corpulent Nut Corpulent Nut 1 None Treasure spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
12 Egg Egg 3 None Dead ends
13 Dwarf Orange Bulborb Dwarf Orange Bulborb 2 Falls from the sky Dead ends
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 2[edit]

Both Bumbling Snitchbugs, and Swooping Snitchbugs live down here, along with Anode Beetles, the irritating Careening Dirigibugs, and an Antenna Beetle. There are a lot of bug enemies here. If this isn't enough all together, bomb-rocks drop just like the Dwarf Bulborbs in the last sublevel. Take extreme caution and try to get all of the bombs down with a leader before bringing your troops in. The Essence of True Love is buried; dig it up with White Pikmin.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 12
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 1
"Gate" object maximum (?) 5
Dead end unit probability (?) 80
Number of rooms (?) 4
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 4_ABE_a_b_e_m_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv1.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
way2x2_conc
cap_pipe
wayl_pipe
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Long corridor Dead end Turning corridor
way2_pipe
room_4x4a_4_conc
room_4x4b_4_conc
room_4x4e_4_conc
room_hitode3x3m_5_conc
Corridor Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall Room with 5 exits and 2 walls
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Bumbling Snitchbug Bumbling Snitchbug 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
2 Swooping Snitchbug Swooping Snitchbug 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Careening Dirigibug Careening Dirigibug 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Antenna Beetle Antenna Beetle 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
5 Anode Beetle Anode Beetle 6 None "Easy" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
6 Figwort Figwort (large red) 4 None Plant spots
7 Shoot Shoot (small) 4 None Plant spots
8 Shoot Shoot (large) 2 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
9 Essence of True Love Essence of True Love 1 None Treasure spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
11 Egg Egg 3 None Dead ends
12 Bomb-rock Bomb-rock 2 Falls from the sky Dead ends
Then it spawns 5 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
10 Gate (2500 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 3[edit]

Sublevel three is a maze of all species of the Blowhog family. Barriers make this place a pain, especially when there's a Withering Blowhog right on the other side. All of the Blowhogs can attack through the barriers, so be careful with the two earthbound types and do your best to keep the Withering Blowhogs from blowing away your Pikmin's flowers. You'll probably need flowered Pikmin for the next sublevel.

Volatile Dweevils still appear in this level, so be very careful. Try scouting across all the available terrain alone before moving on. Travel with your group while carrying the Love Sphere and the corpses, just in case. One mistake could be all it takes to ruin your chances of success. If you're lucky, a Dweevil may appear next to a Blowhog and do damage for you, making your job a little easier.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 10
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 1
"Gate" object maximum (?) 8
Dead end unit probability (?) 100
Number of rooms (?) 2
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0.1
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 4_ABE_a_b_e_m_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv2.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
way2x2_conc
cap_pipe
wayl_pipe
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Long corridor Dead end Turning corridor
way2_pipe
room_4x4a_4_conc
room_4x4b_4_conc
room_4x4e_4_conc
room_hitode3x3m_5_conc
Corridor Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall Room with 5 exits and 2 walls
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Fiery Blowhog Fiery Blowhog 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
2 Watery Blowhog Watery Blowhog 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Puffy Blowhog Puffy Blowhog 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Volatile Dweevil Volatile Dweevil 3 Falls from the sky "Hard" enemy spots
5 Withering Blowhog Withering Blowhog 2 None Cave unit seams
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
6 Figwort Figwort (small brown) 4 None Plant spots
7 Figwort Figwort (large brown) 4 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
8 Love Sphere Love Sphere 1 None Treasure spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
10 Volatile Dweevil Volatile Dweevil 2 Falls from the sky Dead ends
Then it spawns 8 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
9 Gate (2500 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 4[edit]

See also: Burrowing Snagret strategy.
See also: Pileated Snagret strategy.

Here is where you want flower Pikmin. It's the first boss return of the cave. There are two Snagrets, one Pileated Snagret and one Burrowing Snagret, and there's a sandy sinkhole in the middle of the arena that causes a huge issue when you find yourself retreating from the feathered Snagret. Note that you do not have to kill both beasts, only the Pileated Snagret. Fight it for the Lustrous Element, but be careful not to walk into its burrowing partner. Locate both monsters if you must. You may want to use White Pikmin as a last resort.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 7
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_MAT_manq_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv3.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
wayl_conc
way2_conc
way2x2_conc
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_manh7x7q_8_conc
Circular sandpit arena
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Pileated Snagret Pileated Snagret 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Lustrous Element Lustrous Element Carried inside entry with ID 1
2 Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
3 Common Glowcap Common Glowcap 3 None Cave unit seams
4 Fiddlehead Fiddlehead 2 None Cave unit seams
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 5[edit]

A treasureless rest level. There aren't any creatures here that can kill, and all four of them could even contribute to your squad. Mamutas pound your Pikmin into the ground, but give them flowers. Honeywisps and Unmarked Spectralids provide nectar or, if you're lucky, a spray. Iridescent Glint Beetles have the same results: 1st hit nectar, 2nd hit sprays.

If you have taken severe damage and feel you need to return to the surface, there's a geyser waiting for you here. There's also a Queen Candypop Bud and plenty of nectar just in case there's a couple of leaf or bud Pikmin among your flowered soldiers.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 14
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 2
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 4_units_a_d_e_h_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
wayl_conc
way2_conc
way2x2_conc
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_4x4a_4_conc
room_4x4d_4_conc
room_4x4e_4_conc
room_dan4x4h_2_conc
Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall Room with 2 exits and a raised edge
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Queen Candypop Bud Queen Candypop Bud 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
2 Mamuta Mamuta 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Iridescent Glint Beetle Iridescent Glint Beetle 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
5 Iridescent Glint Beetle Iridescent Glint Beetle 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
6 Unmarked Spectralids Unmarked Spectralids (group of 9) 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
7 Unmarked Spectralids Unmarked Spectralids (group of 9) 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
Alongside it spawns 7 "main" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
3 Honeywisp Honeywisp 100% None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
8 Shoot Shoot (small) 5 None Plant spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 6[edit]

An overview of Hole of Heroes sublevel 6.
Sublevel 6.

If your Blue Pikmin are low on numbers, there are some Candypop Buds here in your favor. You are going to need them if you want a safe journey across this place. Find a safe spot for your non-aquatic troops. That may involve some fighting for the territory; if not, all the better.

The enemies here prove to be chores, aside from the Wolpoles, but the creatures can be problematic if you're retreating or in a situation where you need all the room you can get without having to call off more soldiers. If you need to, Water Dumples don't take too long to kill with a leader. After collecting the Nutrient Silo (Stringent Container in the European version), get rid of the seal over the hole and jump in for your next boss fight.

It should be noted that it is possible for the dungeon generator to, in rare cases, give this sublevel a seemingly impossible layout, in which the Nutrient Silo is placed atop a stump that is too tall for any type but Yellows to reach; of course, most of the sublevel is flooded, making it incredibly difficult for Yellows to access it. With long throws, it is possible for Yellows to reach the treasure, though they will start drowning after pulling it off the stump. The treasure will be submerged, so it won't be in the way as the Pikmin are called back. Should this happen, it's simpler to reset and try again. This sublevel's layout only appears twice in the game, and its music is unique.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 8
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 1
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) Yes
Cave units file (?) 1_units_ike4_tsuchi.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_tsuchi
way3_tsuchi
way4_tsuchi
wayl_tsuchi
way2_tsuchi
way2x2_tsuchi
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_ike4_5_tsuchi
Swamp with trunks
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Wollyhop Wollyhop 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
2 Yellow Wollyhop Yellow Wollyhop 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Yellow Wollyhop Yellow Wollyhop 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Hermit Crawmad Hermit Crawmad 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
5 Water Dumple Water Dumple 3 None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
6 Wolpole Wolpole 6 None Plant spots
7 Shoot Shoot (small) 3 None Plant spots
8 Shoot Shoot (large) 2 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
9 Nutrient Silo Nutrient Silo (US)
Stringent Container Stringent Container (EU/JP) 		1 None Treasure spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
10 Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud 2 None Dead ends
11 Egg Egg 2 Falls from the sky Dead ends
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 7[edit]

See also: Ranging Bloyster strategy.

This arena is roomy, and you'll find a Ranging Bloyster just waiting to feed. Get your Pikmin safe behind the hole or in a dead end, and defeat the Cannon Beetles with their own boulders. Otherwise, the Pikmin will be crushed to death. Then you can move to the big blob. Split into two teams, surround the beast, and alternate between leaders to get a good shot at the bulb on the monster's back. Again, you may want to feed it White Pikmin as a last resort. Soon enough, you'll get the Joyless Jewel as the prize.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 10
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 5
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_MIYA_bunki_tile.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
item_cap_pipe
way3_pipe
way4_pipe
wayl_pipe
way2_pipe
Dead end with item Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor
way2x2_pipe
room_bunki7x7_8_tile
Long corridor Large square room with 5 exits
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
2 Armored Cannon Larva Armored Cannon Beetle Larva (surface) 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Decorated Cannon Beetle Decorated Cannon Beetle 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
Alongside it spawns 6 "main" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
4 Boulder Boulder 100% None "Easy" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Ranging Bloyster Ranging Bloyster 1 None Plant spots
- Joyless Jewel Joyless Jewel Carried inside entry with ID 1
Then it spawns 5 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
5 Gate (4000 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 8[edit]

Yet another rest level. You're more than halfway through, but you get another chance to go back to the surface here, along with Crimson Candypop Buds and a Queen Candypop Bud. If you've lost Pikmin, you can use that and the Bulbmin wandering down here. Be careful, aside from the Bulbmin, Doodlebugs may appear to endanger your soldiers. Lastly, there's a good chance to get nectar and sprays here. There's no treasure here.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 6
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 3
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 4_units_a_d_e_h_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
wayl_conc
way2_conc
way2x2_conc
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_4x4a_4_conc
room_4x4d_4_conc
room_4x4e_4_conc
room_dan4x4h_2_conc
Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits Room with 4 exits and C-shaped wall Room with 2 exits and a raised edge
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Queen Candypop Bud Queen Candypop Bud 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
2 Crimson Candypop Bud Crimson Candypop Bud 2 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Bulbmin Bulbmin 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Doodlebug Doodlebug 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
5 Doodlebug Doodlebug 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
6 Shoot Shoot (small) 5 None Plant spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 9[edit]

A Red, Hairy, and Orange Bulborb, a Spotty Bulbear with its young, and a Fiery Bulblax – in fact, every land breed of the Grub-dog family appears throughout the next 3 floors, besides the Bulbmin which were encountered the floor above. Some Breadbug mimics have also secured a very well defended habitat. The Fiery Bulblax has the Dimensional Slicer (Patience Tester in the European version), but since the rest of the bulborbs are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here.

A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave. If the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a spray (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Though it is unlikely, it is possible for the ship to land in the main room when you enter the sublevel. This will undoubtedly lead to you having a tense start, especially if the Spotty Bulbear is near when you land. Should this happen, your best bet is to immediately spray it with an ultra-bitter spray (which you should have at least a few of from the previous sublevel) and attack it, or at least buy yourself time to think. Alternatively, reset the console in hopes you get a better layout.

If you are lucky, you can kill the Spotty Bulbear through the wall before the gate by punching, but you need to collect the corpse immediately. You can also punch the enemies on top of the sink part for a safe but long strategy. Remember to use Red Pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax. It should be noted that the wandering Spotty Bulbear can wake up the other sleeping beasts. However, as long as you and your troops are not nearby, they will simply go right back to sleep.

Another method is to break the gate, then go in with either leader, lure the Bulborbs into the hole, get out, and repeatedly punch them while they are stuck inside the hole. Remember to also kill all the Dwarfs (as carrying will be a nuisance with them) and the Fiery Bulblax. The Rocket Fist is recommended, and the Scorch Guard is necessary to punch the Fiery Bulblax.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 20
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 3
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 2
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_units_ud_dry_tile.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
way2x2_conc
cap_pipe
item_cap_pipe
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Long corridor Dead end Dead end
wayl_pipe
way2_pipe
room_ud4x4_2_tile
room_drypool5x5_5_tile
Turning corridor Corridor Room with 2 exits and 2 ramps Room with a waterless pool
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Fiery Bulblax Fiery Bulblax 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Dimensional Slicer Dimensional Slicer (US)
Patience Tester Patience Tester (EU)
Flying Saucer Flying Saucer (JP) 		Carried inside entry with ID 1
2 Spotty Bulbear Spotty Bulbear 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Bulborb Red Bulborb 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Hairy Bulborb Hairy Bulborb 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
5 Orange Bulborb Orange Bulborb 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
7 Dwarf Bulborb Dwarf Red Bulborb 3 None "Easy" enemy spots
8 Snow Bulborb Snow Bulborb 3 None "Easy" enemy spots
9 Dwarf Orange Bulborb Dwarf Orange Bulborb 3 None "Easy" enemy spots
Alongside it spawns 6 "main" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
6 Dwarf Bulbear Dwarf Bulbear 100% None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns 3 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
10 Gate (2500 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 10[edit]

See also: Emperor Bulblax strategy.

Relive another boss battle as the montage of the bulborb family continues, this time with the previous game's final boss: not one, but two Emperor Bulblaxes. These two aren't nearly as big, but they're still deadly. If you're going to scout for nectar and sprays before to attack them, it's okay, but be warned that Mitites may show up.

Just like with the two Snagrets, only one of these bulblaxes holds a treasure: the Treasured Gyro Block. Purple Pikmin should be used to make the battle easier. If you have the treasure gauge, find the right Bulblax when it's blinking. Again, if you are low on purples, you can sacrifice some whites.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 7
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 100
Number of rooms (?) 2
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_ABE_blk_cent2_tsuchi.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
cap_tsuchi
item_cap_tsuchi
way3_tsuchi
way4_tsuchi
wayl_tsuchi
way2_tsuchi
Dead end Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor
way2x2_tsuchi
room_cent2_4_tsuchi
room_block1_3_tsuchi
Long corridor Circular room with 4 exits Room with hole in wall
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Treasured Gyro Block Treasured Gyro Block Carried inside entry with ID 1
2 Emperor Bulblax Emperor Bulblax 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Mitite Mitite (group of 10) 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
4 Mitite Mitite (group of 10) 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
5 Poison emitter Poison emitter 3 None Cave unit seams
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
6 Common Glowcap Common Glowcap 7 None Plant spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 11[edit]

See also: Empress Bulblax strategy.

The bulborb montage reaches a climax as an Empress Bulblax is the last in the family to defeat. You start at its rear, where the babies come out. The Bulborb larva will be instant trouble. Keep your Pikmin away from them. They can eat your Pikmin lightning fast. Get rid of them all before meeting the Empress and going after the treasure it somehow swallowed.

You are able to petrify it, but you must spray it from the sides; attempting to spray its behind or face will not work. Attack with Purples if you can. If not, Red Pikmin may do just as well, but any Pikmin can do the job. Be careful when dealing with the beast and make sure you know what you're going to do about the offspring when they arrive, if they have time to.

Take cover when it starts to roll from side to side. The ceiling conveniently comes down very close to where you stand. A safe place is behind the hole, so find time to break down the gate. If you push all of your Pikmin against a wall, the boulders won't usually hit you. At the end of the fight, feel free to search for any nectars that were dropped by the larva. If you're having trouble trying to get to the Empress Bulblax's head, have one leader move a little when there's no Larvae and the other punch each baby. This is also a good place to add the Common Glowcap to your Piklopedia if you haven't already.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 1
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 1
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_queen_c_tsuchi.txt
Lighting file (?) qchap_light.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_tsuchi
way3_tsuchi
way4_tsuchi
wayl_tsuchi
way2_tsuchi
way2x2_tsuchi
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_queen_c_tsuchi
Empress Bulblax arena
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Empress Bulblax Empress Bulblax 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Favorite Gyro Block Favorite Gyro Block Carried inside entry with ID 1
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
2 Common Glowcap Common Glowcap 6 None Plant spots
Then it spawns 1 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
3 Gate (2500 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 12[edit]

You had the last geyser exit four sublevels ago, and here's your last exit before moving onward to the last three sublevels of the cave. You should use Bulbmin, if you have any on the Queen Candypop Bud.

Be careful with the Doodlebug somewhere here, but feel free to attack the other two Iridescent Beetles. The Glint one has a treasure, so keep searching until you catch it. Then you can progress to the last three sublevels of the cave, treating you to a montage of the Arachnorb family.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 4
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 80
Number of rooms (?) 3
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_ABE_nor1_cen2_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) test (P2 VRBOX test.png cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_north_1_metal
room_cent2_4_metal
Circular room with 1 exit Circular room with 4 exits
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Iridescent Glint Beetle Iridescent Glint Beetle 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Lost Gyro Block Lost Gyro Block Carried inside entry with ID 1
2 Queen Candypop Bud Queen Candypop Bud 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Iridescent Flint Beetle Iridescent Flint Beetle 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Doodlebug Doodlebug 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
5 Glowstem Glowstem (red) 3 None Plant spots
6 Glowstem Glowstem (green) 3 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
7 Egg Egg 2 None Dead ends
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 13[edit]

  • Theme: Metal
  • Music: Boss (only when combating)
  • Treasures:
  • Enemies:
  • Obstacles:
    • None
  • Vegetation:
    • None
  • Others:
    • None
See also: Man-at-Legs strategy.

The Hole of Heroes holds a few final surprises for you, as the creatures you're going to face from now on go from metallic to organic, and the Man-at-Legs here is the first of them.

The spider awaits in the middle of a moat of water, so take all the Blue Pikmin with you, assuming they survived sublevel six. Best of luck in this fight, and take shelter behind the metal walls and bumps littered around here. It is recommended to use both sprays to defeat this boss. Collect the Memorable Gyro Block and move on.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 1
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_houdai2_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) test (P2 VRBOX test.png cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_houdai2_1_metal
Man-at-Legs arena
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Man-at-Legs Man-at-Legs 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Memorable Gyro Block Memorable Gyro Block Carried inside entry with ID 1
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 14[edit]

An overview of Hole of Heroes sublevel 14.
Sublevel 14.
See also: Beady Long Legs strategy.

Sublevel 14 is the second-to-last level in this extensive cave, and the creatures here are obviously trying to hint at something. But regardless, deal with all of the Dweevils here before tackling the Beady Long Legs, who's the original inspiration for the boss you just battled, and the one you're about to.

It doesn't matter which type of Pikmin you use against it, but be wary of the water that lies around here. Yellow Pikmin are recommended for best results because they can be thrown high. Throwing Purple Pikmin at its feet is also effective. When and if you finally win, gather the last member of the Gyro Block family before moving onto the final battle the Hole of Heroes has to offer.

The Gyro Block may fall into the water once you and your troops have defeated the Beady Long Legs. Should this happen, you will have to retrieve it with Blue Pikmin. If you do not have enough Blue Pikmin or Bulbmin to carry it, you can potentially lure any remaining dweevil (which will try to take it for itself like always) and try to get it onto the sand, where you and your non-Blue Pikmin can ambush it and take the treasure back.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 11
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_king_tsuchi.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
cap_tsuchi
way3_tsuchi
way4_tsuchi
wayl_tsuchi
way2_tsuchi
way2x2_tsuchi
Dead end Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_kingchp_tsuchi
Swamp room
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Beady Long Legs Beady Long Legs 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
- Fond Gyro Block Fond Gyro Block Carried inside entry with ID 1
2 Munge Dweevil Munge Dweevil 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
3 Fiery Dweevil Fiery Dweevil 1 None "Hard" enemy spots
4 Fiery Dweevil Fiery Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
5 Anode Dweevil Anode Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
6 Munge Dweevil Munge Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
7 Hydro Dweevil Hydro Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
8 Fiery Dweevil Fiery Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
9 Anode Dweevil Anode Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
10 Munge Dweevil Munge Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
11 Hydro Dweevil Hydro Dweevil 1 None "Easy" enemy spots
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
12 Shoot Shoot (small) 4 None Plant spots
13 Shoot Shoot (large) 4 None Plant spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Sublevel 15[edit]

See also: Raging Long Legs strategy.

The final sublevel should be explored with caution. It is advised to take care of all the Jellyfloats before confronting the boss: a Raging Long Legs. Just stay away from the center, and give the jellyfloats time to float over to you.

A good strategy for the boss is to use a smaller group of Pikmin, so you can avoid the Long Legs's stomping legs. It may be intimidating, but it's also a big target. Always attack the head when it roars the second time, because you have more time to attack it. The Raging Long Legs has a lot of health, and even with 20 Purple Pikmin it will survive at least one round of attacking.

However, if you attack it with about 40 Purples affected by an ultra-spicy spray, then it can die in one cycle. The most important thing is to avoid its giant feet, which can easily smash half your Pikmin squad. For this reason, it is advisable to use a smaller group of Pikmin. Your prize is the Remembered Old Buddy, which is the head of a R.O.B.

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Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name last_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 1
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 2
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 2
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) 0
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_units_Oashi_d_conc.txt
Lighting file (?) normal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
item_cap_conc
way3_conc
way4_conc
wayl_conc
way2_conc
way2x2_conc
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_4x4d_4_tile
room_Oashi8x9_conc
Room with 4 exits Circular room with 1 exit
Detailed object list
The game spawns these "main" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
1 Raging Long Legs Raging Long Legs 1 None "Special" enemy spots
- Remembered Old Buddy Remembered Old Buddy Carried inside entry with ID 1
Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
2 Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat 2 None Plant spots
3 Greater Spotted Jellyfloat Greater Spotted Jellyfloat 2 None Plant spots
Then it spawns these "dead end" objects:
ID Object Amount Fall method Spawn location
5 Egg Egg 1 None Dead ends
Then it spawns "dead end" objects in as many dead ends as it can. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
5 Egg Egg 100% None Dead ends
Then it spawns 2 "gate" objects. Chances:
ID Object Chance Fall method Spawn location
4 Gate (2500 HP) 100% None Gate spots
For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see here.

Gallery[edit]

  • Entrance to the cave.

    Entrance to the cave.

Trivia[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese 百戦錬磨の穴?
Hyakusenrenma no Ana		 Hole of Veterans
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 身經百戰洞穴
Flag of France French Grotte des Héros Cave of Heroes
Flag of Germany German Heldenheim Home of Heroes
Flag of Italy Italian Fossa di Eroi Grave of Heroes "Fossa" normally means "ditch", but is often used as a crude synonym to "grave"
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Sima de los Héroes Chasm of the Heroes

See also[edit]

Wistful Wild
Artistic map of the Wistful Wild.
Hocotate ship
Doomsday Apparatus
Seed of Greed
Anti-hiccup Fungus
Armored Nut
Conifer Spire
Cave
Cave
Cave
Burgeoning Spiderwort
Burgeoning Spiderwort
Burgeoning Spiderwort

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Doomsday Apparatus Doomsday Apparatus
Seed of Greed Seed of Greed
Anti-hiccup Fungus Anti-hiccup Fungus
Armored Nut Armored Nut
Conifer Spire Conifer Spire
Cave Cavern of Chaos
Cave Hole of Heroes
Cave Dream Den
Caves in Pikmin 2
Valley of Repose Emergence Cave • Subterranean Complex • Frontier Cavern
Awakening Wood Hole of Beasts • White Flower Garden • Bulblax Kingdom • Snagret Hole
Perplexing Pool Citadel of Spiders • Glutton's Kitchen • Shower Room • Submerged Castle
Wistful Wild Cavern of Chaos • Hole of Heroes • Dream Den
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