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'''Rock Pikmin''' are a species of [[Pikmin]] featured in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They take on the form of small polished rocks with Pikmin's eyes, limbs, and, just like the [[Unknown "Pink" Pikmin|Winged Pikmin]], they have lavender flowers. The main part of their body seems to be a grey texture of graphite that reflects light, while the 'skin' on their arms and legs appears to be smooth and | '''Rock Pikmin''' are a species of [[Pikmin]] featured in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They take on the form of small polished rocks with Pikmin's eyes, limbs, and, just like the [[Unknown "Pink" Pikmin|Winged Pikmin]], they have lavender flowers. The main part of their body seems to be a grey texture of graphite that reflects light, while the 'skin' on their arms and legs appears to be smooth and gray. When Rock Pikmin are dismissed, their sprouts glow gray. Their ghosts are also shaped like small gray rocks with eyes. Just like all other types of Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'', Rock Pikmin share an [[Onion]] and are reproduced through collecting nutrients from Pellets and corpses. | ||
Rock Pikmin are the second type of Pikmin you discover in ''Pikmin 3'', the first being [[Red Pikmin]]. | Rock Pikmin are the second type of Pikmin you discover in ''Pikmin 3'', the first being [[Red Pikmin]]. | ||
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Rock Pikmin also have very dense exteriors, which allow them to smash through glass, crystals, ice, and even the armor of larger animals (like the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Peckish Aristocrab|Peckish Aristocrab's]] claw) . However, they are internally lighter, which prevents them from sinking, should they happen to fall into water. | Rock Pikmin also have very dense exteriors, which allow them to smash through glass, crystals, ice, and even the armor of larger animals (like the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Peckish Aristocrab|Peckish Aristocrab's]] claw) . However, they are internally lighter, which prevents them from sinking, should they happen to fall into water. | ||
While Rock Pikmin are stronger in terms of density, they weigh the same as a normal | While Rock Pikmin are stronger in terms of density, they weigh the same as a normal Pikmin, which means that, while they can be thrown normally, each one only counts for a single Pikmin while carrying items, although they carry objects faster than the average Pikmin due to their strength, much like [[White Pikmin]].<ref>http://youtu.be/RbjvWiqeKHo?t=3m30s</ref>. | ||
Despite their increased strength, they ''do'' have a setback; Rock Pikmin cannot latch onto their targets like other Pikmin, and will instead bounce off and roll back. Instead, if left unoccupied, they will repeatedly attack enemies and obstacles by charging headlong into them.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbUujVkHWU&t=1m33s Pikmin 3 Demo at E3 2012]</ref> Rock Pikmin also occasionally unleash a more powerful attack to targets they hit by causing a visual and audible "thump" | Despite their increased strength, they ''do'' have a setback; Rock Pikmin cannot latch onto their targets like other Pikmin, and will instead bounce off and roll back. Instead, if left unoccupied, they will repeatedly attack enemies and obstacles by charging headlong into them.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbUujVkHWU&t=1m33s Pikmin 3 Demo at E3 2012]</ref> Rock Pikmin also occasionally unleash a more powerful attack to targets they hit by causing a visual and audible "thump," which causes extra damage. However, this "thump," unlike [[Purple Pikmin]], does not stun enemies, but it can cause certain enemies to recoil. | ||
==Discovery== | ==Discovery== | ||
The Rock Pikmin are discovered in the [[Garden of Hope]], the second area in Pikmin 3. They are found in a cave located north of the landing site. | The Rock Pikmin are discovered in the [[Garden of Hope]], the second area in ''Pikmin 3''. They are found in a cave located north of the landing site. Residing in this cave is a [[Medusal Slurker]] that contains 6 Rock Pikmin. After defeating it, the player can use the newly-discovered Pikmin type to free the Gray [[Onion]] from a [[Crystal Nodule|Large Crystal]]. After propogating enough Rock Pikmin, they can be used to break down the glass wall outside of the cave and free [[Brittany]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Pikmin 3]] | [[Category:Pikmin 3]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin Species]] | [[Category:Pikmin Species]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:33, September 3, 2013
| Rock Pikmin | |
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| Resistance | Weak Blunt Force Crushing |
| Attack strength | Above Average (15 Damage, 25 upon impact). Can break hard materials, such as Glass. |
| Mobility | Average |
| Throw | Normal |
| Digging speed | Unknown |
| Carrying capacity | 1 |
Rock Pikmin are a species of Pikmin featured in Pikmin 3. They take on the form of small polished rocks with Pikmin's eyes, limbs, and, just like the Winged Pikmin, they have lavender flowers. The main part of their body seems to be a grey texture of graphite that reflects light, while the 'skin' on their arms and legs appears to be smooth and gray. When Rock Pikmin are dismissed, their sprouts glow gray. Their ghosts are also shaped like small gray rocks with eyes. Just like all other types of Pikmin in Pikmin 3, Rock Pikmin share an Onion and are reproduced through collecting nutrients from Pellets and corpses.
Rock Pikmin are the second type of Pikmin you discover in Pikmin 3, the first being Red Pikmin.
Abilities
Rock Pikmin, like most Pikmin types, are immune to some kind of hazard. These Pikmin, in particular, are immune to blunt force; When crushed by a large object, they are simply driven into the ground and become sprouts again. When a creature with a sharp proboscis tries to impale them, they are simply knocked back and remain unharmed.
Rock Pikmin also have very dense exteriors, which allow them to smash through glass, crystals, ice, and even the armor of larger animals (like the Armored Mawdad and the Peckish Aristocrab's claw) . However, they are internally lighter, which prevents them from sinking, should they happen to fall into water.
While Rock Pikmin are stronger in terms of density, they weigh the same as a normal Pikmin, which means that, while they can be thrown normally, each one only counts for a single Pikmin while carrying items, although they carry objects faster than the average Pikmin due to their strength, much like White Pikmin.[1].
Despite their increased strength, they do have a setback; Rock Pikmin cannot latch onto their targets like other Pikmin, and will instead bounce off and roll back. Instead, if left unoccupied, they will repeatedly attack enemies and obstacles by charging headlong into them.[2] Rock Pikmin also occasionally unleash a more powerful attack to targets they hit by causing a visual and audible "thump," which causes extra damage. However, this "thump," unlike Purple Pikmin, does not stun enemies, but it can cause certain enemies to recoil.
Discovery
The Rock Pikmin are discovered in the Garden of Hope, the second area in Pikmin 3. They are found in a cave located north of the landing site. Residing in this cave is a Medusal Slurker that contains 6 Rock Pikmin. After defeating it, the player can use the newly-discovered Pikmin type to free the Gray Onion from a Large Crystal. After propogating enough Rock Pikmin, they can be used to break down the glass wall outside of the cave and free Brittany.
Notes
Mission Mode Tip
"Rock Pikmin are tough and can cause some serious damage if they land on a target!"
Trivia
- In the Happy Ending of the first Pikmin game, there were four Black/Grey Pikmin onions flying above the planet's atmosphere.
- In Pikmin Adventure, the Knuckle Seed resembles the ability of Rock Pikmin: a straight and strong impact shot.
- Rock Pikmin have "cracking" particle effects for when they hit breakable objects.
- The stem on a Rock Pikmin's head droops lower than on other Pikmin types.
References
Gallery
- Rock Pikmins.jpg
The cut scene in the demo that played when Rock Pikmin were encountered for the first time.
- Crystal Break.jpg
Rock Pikmin breaking a Crystal Nodule.
- Pikmin3rock-1.jpg
Miyamoto describing the Rock Pikmin.
Art of the Rock Pikmin from the Official Nintendo Magazine.
- Rock Pikmin-Pikmin3.png
Official Art of the Rock Pikmin for Pikmin 3.
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Rock Pikmin after being squashed by a boulder. Notice how they become planted instead of being killed.
Leaf, Bud, and Flower Rock Pikmin.
- Miiverse img04.jpg
In the background of this image, you can see the Grey Onion encased in a Crystal.
| Pikmin | |
|---|---|
| Types | Red Pikmin • Yellow Pikmin • Blue Pikmin • Purple Pikmin • White Pikmin Rock Pikmin • Winged Pikmin • Ice Pikmin • Bulbmin • Glow Pikmin |
| Biology | Candypop Bud • Idle • Maturity • Onion • Flarlic • Pellet Pikmin extinction • Trip • Sprout • Seedling • Soul • Squad |
| Abilities | Carry • Dig • Dodge • Fight • Hide |
| Controls | Charge • Dismiss • Swarm • Pluck • Throw • Whistle |
| Other | Decor Pikmin • Leafling • Mushroom Pikmin • Pikpik carrot |