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The '''Iceblown Dweevil''' is an [[enemy]] in {{p4}}. It is a bluish-white [[Dweevil family|dweevil]] that will spray a freezing liquid when attacked, requiring the player to call back any non-[[Ice Pikmin|Ice]] [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Ideally, the player should overwhelm them with large groups of Pikmin, or simply only use Ice Pikmin to deal with them.
The '''Iceblown Dweevil''' ({{j|ハクショイグモ|Haku Shoi Gumo|White Carrying Spider}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p4}}. It is a bluish-white [[Dweevil family|dweevil]] that will spray a freezing liquid when attacked, requiring the player to call back any non-[[Ice Pikmin|Ice]] [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Ideally, the player should overwhelm them with large groups of Pikmin, or simply only use Ice Pikmin to deal with them.


== Stats ==
== Stats ==
{{Enemy stats
{{Enemy stats
|weight4= 2  |carriers4 = 4 |seeds4 = 3  |value4 = 2  |hp4 =   |regen4 =
|weight4= 2   
|carriers4 = 4  
|seeds4 = 3   
|value4 = 2   
|hp4 = 300 
|regen4 = Unknown
}}
}}


== Behavior ==
== Behavior ==
Iceblown Dweevils are not particularly aggressive creatures, but can be troublesome as they will carry any treasures they can lift. If attacked, they will create a pool of freezing gel which encases any non-Ice Pikmin, requiring the player to call them back.
As with most Dweevils, Iceblown Dweevils will attempt to pick up and carry nearby treasures, corpses, and Castaways; it is often necessary to defeat them in order to obtain certain [[treasure]]s, or to prevent them from interrupting transit. If left alone after it picks up something, it will hide under it, only moving when Pikmin or a Leader approach. On top of being able to carry these items, Iceblown Dweevils (and all other Dweevils) can actually carry any object that is directly carryable by Pikmin, notably useable items from the [[Pack]], can be carried by the Dweevil. This even includes Firestarters, although this can only be seen with [[Fiery Dweevil]]s in [[Giant's Hearth]] ingame. Items that can explode, like [[Bomb rock]]s or [[Ice Blast]]s can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of the [[Volatile Dweevil]] from ''Pikmin 2''. It should be noted that Dweevils are not usually immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die when the bomb they are carrying explodes, but the Iceblown Dweevil (being an enemy that can survive in the cold) will not be affected by any Ice Blasts it carries in particular.
 
They are largely passive to Pikmin, and will attempt to run away from them, only attacking in self-defense. If provoked by attacks, they will defend themselves by emitting a cloud of frigid gas. This gas will [[freeze]] any non-[[Ice Pikmin]] and will additionally freeze playable charactrs if they do not have the [[Thermal Defense]] upgrade, requiring the player to [[whistle]] to thaw Pikmin out or mash the controller to escape being frozen in ice.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
{{game help|p4|List all places the enemy can be found in.}}
* [[Subzero Sauna]]
* [[Hero's Hideaway]]


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
[[Ice Pikmin]] are immune to the Iceblown Dweevil's freezing capabilities, making them ideal to toss onto the Dweevil to remove their carried object. However, because of the Dweevil's low health, it is also feasible to overwhelm and quickly kill them with a large swarm of Pikmin, or have [[Oatchi]] ram into them while they are not carrying any objects.
===With Pikmin===
[[Ice Pikmin]], as well as [[Glow Pikmin]], are immune to the Iceblown Dweevil's icy attack, making these two types the most ideal in defeating them. However, due to their [[hazard]] being non-lethal, a small squad consisting of any Pikmin type can defeat them in a timely manner without risk of any losses. If any Pikmin do get frozen from its attack, simply [[whistle]] them and they will return back to normal.{{clear}}
 
Locking onto the Dweevil's head and chucking [[Rock Pikmin]] is quite effective and will kill it extremely quickly.
===Alternative methods===
Due to the Dweevils height, and the low attack damage from the [[rookie Rescue Officer]]'s punch, using them to defeat the Dweevil is quite impractical - not to mention how they aren't immune being frozen, unless they have the [[Thermal Defense]] equipped. {{clear}}
Similarly, [[Oatchi]] is also not immune to being frozen, unless he has his {{oatchi|Thermal Defense}} equipped. Despite this however, the Dweevil has a low amount of health, so Oatchi can defeat the Dweevil before being attacked. This is especially true if his [[Oatchi#Chomp|Chomp]] skill is at a high enough level, or his [[Oatchi#Rush|Rush]] is at a sufficient enough level, a single rush will instantly defeat the Dweevil. If Oatchi does get frozen, whistling him will unfreeze him.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{game help|p4|Transcribe notes about this enemy, though remember that all transcribed notes will be replaced with notes from the game files eventually.}}
=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|Ah-CHOO! It's always important to keep your cool, but my proximity to this frosty darling may be making me a bit too cold. Just one blow from this critter as it skitters about on its icy long legs is quite chilling indeed!|block=y}}
 
=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|Dweevils have varying body colors in response to their feeding habits. Each species feeds on different types of plants and small animals, so the symbiotic bacteria that creates their pigmentation differ as well.
 
The Iceblown Dweevil lives in cold habitats and spews frigid gas, so the workings of its symbiotic bacteria are dulled and it retains its natural color, which is white.
 
It's been confirmed that in more temperate climates where food that the Fiery Dweevil eats is readily available, the Iceblown Dweevil's coloration is much peachier.|block=y}}
 
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Soak the legs in fruit juice, and freeze. Serve as a refreshing ice pop!|block=y}}
 
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 40
}}


==Naming==
==Naming==
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{{naming
{{naming
|common    = Iceblown Dweevil, simply referring to the Dweevil's cryokinesis abilities.
|common    = Iceblown Dweevil, simply referring to the Dweevil's cryokinesis abilities.
|jpcommon = {{j|ハクショイグモ|Haku Shoi Gumo}}. It translates to "White Carrying Spider", referring to how it carries things on its back, and how close it is white.
|jpname = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}.  It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Hydro Dweevil|Hydro]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]], [[Volatile Dweevil|Volatile]], and [[Venom Dweevil]]s.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia glacies''. ''Glacies'' refers to "glacier", a large chunk of icy land.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia glacies''. ''Glacies'' refers to "glacier", a large chunk of icy land.
|internal = <code>ICEOTAKARA</code>. "Ice" refers to how it can freeze Pikmin, and "otakara" means "[[treasure]]".
}}
}}
{{game help|p4|Describe the enemy's names. ([[Pikipedia:General content guidelines#Naming section|Guidelines]])}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{image}}
{{image|images of wild Iceblown Dweevils.}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Iceblown Dweevils P4.jpg|A group of Iceblown Dweevils in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Iceblown Dweevil attack.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil using its ice attack after an object has been knocked off its back.
Iceblown Dweevil carry.jpg|Iceblown Dweevils carrying objects in the Piklopedia.
Iceblown Dweevil bomb.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil carrying an exploding [[bomb rock]] thrown by the player.
Iceblown Dweevil corpse.jpg|The corpse of an Iceblown Dweevil in the Piklopedia.
Iceblown_Dweevil_Carrying_True_Glue.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil carrying [[True Goo]] along with some [[White Pikmin]].
Iceblown_Dweevil_Freezes_Whites.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil attacking White Pikmin in [[Subzero Sauna]].
Dead_Iceblown_Dweevil.jpg|A corpse of an Iceblown Dweevil being carried by White Pikmin.
Iceblown_Dweevil_P4_Hero_Hideaway_Closeup.jpg|A close-up of an Iceblown Dweevil in [[Hero's Hideaway]].
Iceblown_Dweevil_P4_Next_To_Sure-Footed_Combobot.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil guarding the [[Sure-Footed Combobot]].
Iceblown_Dweevil_P4_Sneaky_Shelf.jpg|An Iceblown Dweevil that spawns from a trap atop some shelves.
P4 Dead Iceblown Dweevils.jpg|Three defeated Iceblown Dweevils in the Piklopedia.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Names in other languages ==
== Names in other languages ==
{{game help|hp|Fill in the names in other languages, for the main languages at least.}}
{{foreignname
{{foreignname
|Jap  =  
|Jap  = ハクショイグモ
|JapR =  
|JapR = Haku Shoi Gumo
|JapM =  
|JapM = White Carrying Spider
|ChiTrad  =  
|ChiTrad  = 白冰背蛛
|ChiTradR =  
|ChiTradR = Báibīng Bèizhū
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradM = White Ice Carrying Spider
|Dut  =  
|ChiSimp  = 白冰背蛛
|DutM =  
|ChiSimpR = Báibīng Bèizhū
|Fra  =  
|ChiSimpM = White Ice Carrying Spider
|FraM =  
|Dut  = Ijzige Tooiwagen
|Ger  =  
|DutM = Icy Dress Up Daddy Long Legs
|GerM =  
|DutN = 'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
|Ita  =  
|Fra  = Araknéak glacial
|ItaM =  
|FraM = Glacial dweevil
|Kor  =  
|Ger  = Glacirak
|KorR =  
|GerM = Glacirach
|KorM =  
|GerN = From Latin "glacies" (ice) and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
|Por  =  
|Ita  = Opiliode glaciale
|PorM =  
|ItaM = Glacial Dweevil
|Spa  =  
|Kor  = 하양업어거미
|SpaM =  
|KorR = Hayang-Eobeo-Geomi
|KorM = White Carrying Spider
|Spa  = Escarcharaña
|SpaM = Frospider
|SpaN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"escarcha"'' (frost) and ''"araña"'' (spider)
|Por  = Gelaranha
|PorM = Icepider
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"gelo"'' (ice) and ''"aranha"'' (spider)
|notes = y
}}
}}
== Trivia ==
*If an Iceblown Dweevil picks up and uses an [[Ice Blast]], it will not freeze when the Blast detonates, instead being stunned for a second. Iceblown Dweevils and Ice Blasts never coexist at any point in normal gameplay: The only way to see this is to throw an Ice Blast at one.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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*[[Snowy Blowhog]]
*[[Snowy Blowhog]]


{{harmless enemies}}
{{p4enemies}}
{{p4enemies}}
[[Category:Hiding enemies]]
[[Category:Ice enemies]]
[[Category:Ice enemies]]
[[Category:Hero's Hideaway]]
[[Category:Subzero Sauna]]
[[Category:Dandori Challenge]]

Latest revision as of 14:55, January 15, 2025

Iceblown Dweevil In-game icon.
Icon for the Iceblown Dweevil, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Appears in Pikmin 4
Scientific name Mandarachnia glacies
Family Dweevil
Areas Hero's Hideaway
Caves Subzero Sauna
Dandori Challenge stages Planning Pools
Dandori Battle stages None
Attacks Sprays freezing liquid

The Iceblown Dweevil (ハクショイグモ?, lit.: "White Carrying Spider") is an enemy in Pikmin 4. It is a bluish-white dweevil that will spray a freezing liquid when attacked, requiring the player to call back any non-Ice Pikmin. Ideally, the player should overwhelm them with large groups of Pikmin, or simply only use Ice Pikmin to deal with them.

StatsEdit

Weight Max.
carriers
Seeds Value Health
2 4 3   × 2 300

BehaviorEdit

As with most Dweevils, Iceblown Dweevils will attempt to pick up and carry nearby treasures, corpses, and Castaways; it is often necessary to defeat them in order to obtain certain treasures, or to prevent them from interrupting transit. If left alone after it picks up something, it will hide under it, only moving when Pikmin or a Leader approach. On top of being able to carry these items, Iceblown Dweevils (and all other Dweevils) can actually carry any object that is directly carryable by Pikmin, notably useable items from the Pack, can be carried by the Dweevil. This even includes Firestarters, although this can only be seen with Fiery Dweevils in Giant's Hearth ingame. Items that can explode, like Bomb rocks or Ice Blasts can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of the Volatile Dweevil from Pikmin 2. It should be noted that Dweevils are not usually immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die when the bomb they are carrying explodes, but the Iceblown Dweevil (being an enemy that can survive in the cold) will not be affected by any Ice Blasts it carries in particular.

They are largely passive to Pikmin, and will attempt to run away from them, only attacking in self-defense. If provoked by attacks, they will defend themselves by emitting a cloud of frigid gas. This gas will freeze any non-Ice Pikmin and will additionally freeze playable charactrs if they do not have the Thermal Defense upgrade, requiring the player to whistle to thaw Pikmin out or mash the controller to escape being frozen in ice.

LocationsEdit

StrategyEdit

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

With PikminEdit

Ice Pikmin, as well as Glow Pikmin, are immune to the Iceblown Dweevil's icy attack, making these two types the most ideal in defeating them. However, due to their hazard being non-lethal, a small squad consisting of any Pikmin type can defeat them in a timely manner without risk of any losses. If any Pikmin do get frozen from its attack, simply whistle them and they will return back to normal.

Locking onto the Dweevil's head and chucking Rock Pikmin is quite effective and will kill it extremely quickly.

Alternative methodsEdit

Due to the Dweevils height, and the low attack damage from the rookie Rescue Officer's punch, using them to defeat the Dweevil is quite impractical - not to mention how they aren't immune being frozen, unless they have the Thermal Defense equipped.

Similarly, Oatchi is also not immune to being frozen, unless he has his  Pup Thermal Defense equipped. Despite this however, the Dweevil has a low amount of health, so Oatchi can defeat the Dweevil before being attacked. This is especially true if his Chomp skill is at a high enough level, or his Rush is at a sufficient enough level, a single rush will instantly defeat the Dweevil. If Oatchi does get frozen, whistling him will unfreeze him.

NotesEdit

Dalmo's notesEdit

Ah-CHOO! It's always important to keep your cool, but my proximity to this frosty darling may be making me a bit too cold. Just one blow from this critter as it skitters about on its icy long legs is quite chilling indeed!

Olimar's notesEdit

Dweevils have varying body colors in response to their feeding habits. Each species feeds on different types of plants and small animals, so the symbiotic bacteria that creates their pigmentation differ as well.

The Iceblown Dweevil lives in cold habitats and spews frigid gas, so the workings of its symbiotic bacteria are dulled and it retains its natural color, which is white.

It's been confirmed that in more temperate climates where food that the Fiery Dweevil eats is readily available, the Iceblown Dweevil's coloration is much peachier.

Louie's notesEdit

Soak the legs in fruit juice, and freeze. Serve as a refreshing ice pop!

Other informationEdit

  • Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #40

NamingEdit

See more: Dweevil family#Naming.
  • Common name: Iceblown Dweevil, simply referring to the Dweevil's cryokinesis abilities.
  • Japanese nickname: ハクショイグモ?. It translates to "White Carrying Spider", referring to how it carries things on its back, and how close it is white.
  • Japanese name: セオイカナエグモ?, lit.: "Carrying Ding Spider". It is shared with the Fiery, Anode, Hydro, Munge, Volatile, and Venom Dweevils.
  • Scientific name: Mandarachnia glacies. Glacies refers to "glacier", a large chunk of icy land.
  • Internal names: ICEOTAKARA. "Ice" refers to how it can freeze Pikmin, and "otakara" means "treasure".
  • Prerelease: None.

GalleryEdit

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images of wild Iceblown Dweevils.
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Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese ハクショイグモ?
Haku Shoi Gumo
White Carrying Spider
  Chinese
(traditional)
白冰背蛛
Báibīng Bèizhū
White Ice Carrying Spider
  Chinese
(simplified)
白冰背蛛
Báibīng Bèizhū
White Ice Carrying Spider
  Dutch Ijzige Tooiwagen Icy Dress Up Daddy Long Legs 'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
  French Araknéak glacial Glacial dweevil
  German Glacirak Glacirach From Latin "glacies" (ice) and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
  Italian Opiliode glaciale Glacial Dweevil
  Korean 하양업어거미
Hayang-Eobeo-Geomi
White Carrying Spider
  Portuguese Gelaranha Icepider The name is a portmanteau of "gelo" (ice) and "aranha" (spider)
  Spanish Escarcharaña Frospider The name is a portmanteau of "escarcha" (frost) and "araña" (spider)

TriviaEdit

  • If an Iceblown Dweevil picks up and uses an Ice Blast, it will not freeze when the Blast detonates, instead being stunned for a second. Iceblown Dweevils and Ice Blasts never coexist at any point in normal gameplay: The only way to see this is to throw an Ice Blast at one.

See alsoEdit