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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2=y
|pikmin2     = y
|image=Waterwraith.jpg‎
|image       = Waterwraith.jpg‎
|name=Amphibio sapiens
|icon        = Piklopedia Waterwraith.png
|underground=[[Submerged Castle]]
|name       = Amphibio sapiens
|challenge=[[Bully Den]]
|underground = [[Submerged Castle]]
|attacks=Squashes Pikmin
|challenge   = [[Bully Den]]
|vitality=1800 (with rollers) 1500 (without rollers)|height = 112mm (height)|pikmin3 = |family = Unknown}}The '''Waterwraith''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(アメボウズ "</span>Amebouzu"<span style="line-height:20px;">) </span>is a boss from ''[[Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2,]]'' found in all of the [[sublevel]]s of the [[Submerged Castle]] and in the [[Bully Den]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. It can only be defeated by [[Purple Pikmin]]; however, the entrance to the cave is flooded, making them impossible to bring along.
|attacks     = Crushes Pikmin
|vitality   = 1800 (with rollers) 1500 (without rollers)
}}


Its appearance is generally humanoid in shape, with the suggestion of a head, body, arms and legs, but without distinct characteristics, as it has a watery, transparent body. As a matter of fact, its scientific name is ''Amphibio sapien'', which is similar to the human's scientific name: ''Homo sapien''. [[The Ship]] notes that although it can be seen, its sensors somehow detect nothing, leading to the conclusion that the Waterwraith's physical form is anchored in another dimension. It is one of the most dangerous [[Piklopedia|enemies]], as it can kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by just rolling over them, and cannot be deterred or defeated until the final floor. The only good thing is that it does not appear immediately, instead giving the player a five minute grace period before appearing. In the Bully Den, both Waterwraiths will fall when the seconds counter falls to 270, leaving you with only 30 seconds to get settled and prepare. When encountered in the Submerged Castle, but not in the Bully Den, its music will play - music that is played only then. {{listen|filename=Waterwraith.ogg|title=A sample of the music.}}
The '''Waterwraith''', writes [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]], "may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon". It is found only in the [[Submerged Castle]] (all [[sublevel]]s), and in the [[Bully Den]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]. Its appearance is generally humanoid in shape, with the suggestion of a head, body, arms and legs, but without distinct characteristics, and with a watery, transparent body. [[The ship]] notes that although it can be seen, its sensors detect nothing, leading to the conclusion that the Waterwraith's physical form is anchored in another dimension. It is one of the most dangerous [[Piklopedia|enemies]], as it can kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by just rolling over them once. When encountered in the Submerged Castle, but not in the Bully Den, its music will play - music that is played only then. The following is a sample.
{{listen|filename=Waterwraith.ogg|title=}}


The Waterwraith's name is a combination of ''"water"'', given its watery appearance, and ''"wraith"'', which means ghost or phantom.
The Waterwraith's name is a combination of ''water'', given its watery appearance, and ''wraith'', which means ghost or phantom.
==Notes==


===Ship's dialogue===
==Strategy==
''"What is this?!? I can see it with my optical receptors, but my sensors cannot detect it!"''
[[Image:Waterwraith - Valley of Repose.jpg|thumb|left|In the [[Piklopedia]].]]
When encountered, the beast falls from the sky. This will give two falling noises followed by two explosion-like sounds and then a noise like a scream underwater. Be careful when you hear this. After that, the Waterwraith will move around on its stone 'rollers'. It will chase Olimar and any Pikmin nearby, with greater focus on crushing the active Captain. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], except that of [[Purple Pikmin]]. When a Purple lands on or near the Waterwraith in a fashion that would stun any other beast, it turns a deep shade of purple not dissimilar to that of the Pikmin that cause this state to come about. Like this, it is vulnerable to '''all''' Pikmin attacks. When the Wraith's [[HP|health]] has been fully depleted, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will scoot all around the cave, no longer a threat to your Pikmin. Attack with more purples and then you can easily attack it with other Pikmin. When defeated, it will vanish into nothing, and you will be troubled no more. It drops the [[Professional Noisemaker]], a useful addition to the [[Exploration Kit]] the first time you beat it in the [[Submerged Castle]].


''"Could its physical form be anchored in another dimension? ...Attacking it is futile!"''
[[Image:Waterwraith2.jpg|thumb|220px|A Waterwraith (rear).]]


''"If only we could force it to take on physical form... But in its current state... Krzzzt-zrrrk!"''
Strangely, petrifying the Waterwraith makes it less vulnerable to Purple Pikmin, in which case the Pikmin must be thrown in a perfect arch for enough impact to make the creature susceptible to attack. In other words, Purples make a certain "squashing" sound when they hit an enemy or a plant; when this sound is performed, a creature may also be stunned. These effects can only occur when the Purples have a straight fall downward after they're thrown (the distance in which they fall vertically is irrelevant, as long as it exists). Finally, when all these circumstances are achieved, the Waterwraith may gain damage; this will not happen when Purples are thrown on it without the drop.


''"Danger! Danger! Danger!"''
'''Note''': In the [[Submerged Castle]], you will only be able to get purples on the last sublevel (5) via the [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s.
===Olimar's Notes===
''"All that is known about this creature stems from a few sightings deep underground. All reported sightings feature the same core set of details: a giant, viscous form with a clear, hazy sheen not unlike hard candy. One theory holds that it may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon, but as is usually the case with such theories, it is very difficult to prove. All witnesses report being suddenly overcome with fear upon sighting the creature, approaching a state of panic and near insanity. In fact, every report contains an inordinate amount of extremely vague details, which has led to suspicions that exhaustion and fear have caused some simple natural phenomenon to be viewed as a living creature."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Inedible. Known to cause mass hysteria, followed by leg spasms and internal thunderings."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The anxious Waterwraith appears before the final floor of the Submerged Castle, but you won't be able to defeat it until you use Violet Candypop Buds to create purple Pikmin on the cave's lowest level. One touch from a purple will make the beast temporalily vulnerable."''


==Battle Strategy==
In the [[Bully Den]], you will already have 25 purples, but no other type of Pikmin. Here, there are two Waterwraiths and a variety of other bugs.


[[File:Waterwraithcutscene.png|thumb|left|The Waterwraith appears.]]When encountered, the beast falls from the sky, lifts up its front roller, and smashes it on the ground, crushing any Pikmin underneath. It then commences moving around on its stone 'rollers'. It will chase Olimar and any Pikmin nearby with greater focus on crushing the active Captain. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrified]], except that of the [[Purple Pikmin]]. When a Purple lands on or near the Waterwraith in a fashion that would stun any other beast, it turns a deep shade of purple not dissimilar to that of Purple Pikmin. In this state, it is vulnerable to '''all''' Pikmin attacks. When the Wraith's health has been fully depleted, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith (now resembling a bill-less, translucent penguin) will run aimlessly around the cave, no longer a threat to your Pikmin. Attack with more Purples and then you can easily attack it with other Pikmin. When defeated, it will vanish into nothing, and you will be troubled no more. It drops the [[Professional Noisemaker]], a useful addition to the [[Exploration Kit]] the first time you beat it in the [[Submerged Castle]].
The Waterwraith is one of the few enemies in ''Pikmin 2'' which has its own background music, along with the [[Titan Dweevil]] and the [[Giant Breadbug]]. In Sublevels 1-4, when it appears, its own music track plays. When it is in the last Sublevel, normal boss music plays and when it has no rollers, a different kind of the normal boss music plays, which has a more positive/silly mood.  


[[File:Waterwraith_stunned.png|thumb|A stunned Waterwraith, vulnerable to attacks.]]Strangely, petrifying the Waterwraith makes it less vulnerable to Purple Pikmin, in which case the Pikmin must be thrown in a perfect arch for enough impact to make the creature susceptible to attack. In other words, Purples make a certain "squashing" sound when they hit an enemy or a plant; when this sound is performed, a creature may also be stunned. These effects can only occur when the Purples have a straight fall downward after their throw (the distance in which they fall vertically is irrelevant, as long as it exists). Finally, when all these circumstances are achieved, the Waterwraith may gain damage; this will not happen when Purples are thrown on it without the drop.
{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y|ship=y}}
 
'''Note''': In the [[Submerged Castle]], you will only be able to get Purple Pikmin on the final sublevel via the [[Candypop Bud#Violet Candypop Bud|Violet Candypop Bud]].
 
In the [[Bully Den]], you will already have 25 Purples, but no other color of Pikmin. Here, there are two Waterwraiths and a variety of other creatures.
 
The Waterwraith is one of the few enemies in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' which has its own background music, along with the [[Titan Dweevil]] and the [[Giant Breadbug]]. In Sublevels 1-4, when it appears, its own music track plays. When it has no rollers, a different piece of music plays, which has a more positive mood. The best way to defeat it is to get all of your Pikmin and the 10 Purples that you got from the Violet Candypop Buds.
 
Throw a Purple on it to make it vulnerable. Now swarm all your Pikmin around the rollers. This should destroy the rollers in about three seconds. Then just finish it off.


==Glitches==
==Glitches==
[[File:Waterwraith_-_Petrified.jpg|thumb|170px|The Waterwraith while sitting on petrified rollers.]]
[[File:Waterwraith_-_Petrified.jpg|thumb|170px|The Waterwraith while sitting on petrified rollers.]]
[[File:Waterwraith glitch|thumb|right|300px]]While in the [[Piklopedia]], press the "Z" button immediately upon selecting the Waterwraith to petrify its roller. When the Waterwraith itself lands, it too will be encased in stone, but the roller will revert to its normal state before the creature itself. Petrify it again, and the Wraith is normal, but not the rollers; the Wraith will have problems lifting them. Its audio will get messed up, as it cries with each attempt to pick up the front roller. It is possible to do this in the main game (and Challenge Mode) as well, but the beast won't turn purple when Purple Pikmin are thrown at it. This is because it needs to lift its rollers first. You can also make the Waterwraith float if you have AR by doing the one hit code.
The Waterwraith is the cause of a few [[glitches]] in ''Pikmin 2''. It's possible to [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Struggling Waterwraith|petrify its rollers]], by petrifying the creature on the [[Piklopedia]] just as its archive is opened, and by petrifying different portions of its body at different times. It's also possible to have it [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Sliding Waterwraith|slide instead of walking]], should the leaders be switched back and forth while far apart. If the player is hidden on one of the pipes on level 4 of the [[Submerged Castle]], it can [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Stuck Waterwraith|get stuck]]; it can also get stuck at random while turning against sharp corners.


When the Waterwraith pulls the rollers up, petrify it. Then when it wears off, do it again. If your timing is correct you should only petrify its rollers. The Waterwraith's arms will be stretched backwards, grabbing the roller that is in mid-air while it sits on the other roller facing the ground, trying to pull back the roller.
==Trivia==
* The Waterwraith is similar to the [[Goolix]], as both enemies are watery in appearance and can only be defeated by a certain type of Pikmin.
* The Latin name in this boss's Piklopedia entry translates into "Water Man".
* The French name in this boss's entry translates into "Water Specter".
* This is the only boss to have two life meters.
* From sublevel 1 to 4, it might be best to do the [[Frontier Cavern]] first, because there you can get the [[Repugnant Appendage]]. That will make you walk faster, and you can go hide easily. Having [[Bulbmin]] in your team might be a bit better, because those will not be able to leave the cave, and can be crushed without any decrease of Pikmin. Also, going to the [[Subterranean Complex]] to get the [[Stellar Orb]] is helpful, because the Stellar Orb lights up the area. It is ''very'' helpful to be able to see farther, since the Waterwraith can easily sneak up on you.
* In the game's files, the Waterwraith's model contains a dummy texture, that reads "fb dum". This is the texture applied to the model before the shaders are applied: [[File:Waterwraith dummy texture.png]]


It is possible to defeat the Waterwraith while petrified. First, it must be without its rollers, and the player must deplete its health as far as possible. Then, when frozen, if Purple Pikmin are thrown onto it, it should die in that state, shattering and leaving 6-7 pools of nectar and spray of any kind.
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Yet another glitch can be performed by knocking it off its rollers, and frantically switching characters, will cause the Waterwraith to appear to "ice skate" instead of sprinting.
{{Enemies}}


It is likely that if the Waterwraith's head comes into contact with the [[Research Pod]] after having lost its rollers, another glitch will occur. The outcome is a change in the way it moves: instead of walking, the creature glides along; and any Pikmin that touch it are thrown out-of-the-way, though unharmed. The amount of health it had previous to the glitch occurring determines whether or not it can be damaged in this state.
Another glitch may occur when the Waterwraith attempts to turn around sharp corners. Instead of successfully completing a 360 degrees turn, it may get wedged in the middle of a tight space. This could either be helpful, allowing the player to avoid the Waterwraith, but this glitch could also block crucial pathways, such as a pathway to the next floor. Unfortunately, the only solution for this is to reset.
Yet another glitch happens when the Waterwraith is hit with a Purple Pikmin while running. The Waterwraith may turn clear while in the crouching position, instead of it having a purple hue.
Another possible glitch is known to happen in the [[Bully Den]]. The cause of this glitch is unknown, but the effects are strange. When both Waterwraith have had their rollers taken away, they will sometimes only frantically run away from [[Olimar]], and will casually walk past [[Louie]] and even stop right in front of him, as if they do not even notice him. They can still be attacked, though. 
==Trivia==
* The Waterwraith's species name,'' Amphibio'' ''sapiens'' (which translates to Wise Amphibian), is similar to the human species name of ''Homo'' ''sapiens'' (Wise Man).
* In the Piklopedia, it is possible that the Waterwraith will roll out-of-bounds.
* When an Ultra Bitter Spray is used on the Waterwraith, only its rollers will petrify, leaving it vulnerable to being stunned by Purple Pikmin.
* The Waterwraith is one of two enemies outside of the Wistful Wild to not appear in the Hole of Heroes, the other being the Giant Breadbug. They both reside in caves within the same area, the [[Perplexing Pool]].
* The Waterwraith seems to be related to a boss of ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the [[Plasm Wraith]]. Interestingly, the first form of the Plasm Wraith shares its japanese name with the Waterwraith, as they are both called ''"Amebouzu"''. If they are, in fact, related, this would make them the first related "unknown family" creatures.
* Also, just like the Plasm Wraith, which has a unique, golden life meter, the Waterwraith also has a unique life metter; it has '''2''' separate life meters. one being its own health and the other being for the health of its rollers. Intrestingly, both these creatures have the "Wraith" suffix in their names.
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Revision as of 16:55, February 2, 2014

Waterwraith In-game icon.
File:Waterwraith.jpg
Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Amphibio sapiens
Family Unknown
Areas None
Caves Submerged Castle
Challenge Mode stages Bully Den
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Crushes Pikmin

The Waterwraith, writes Olimar, "may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon". It is found only in the Submerged Castle (all sublevels), and in the Bully Den in Challenge Mode. Its appearance is generally humanoid in shape, with the suggestion of a head, body, arms and legs, but without distinct characteristics, and with a watery, transparent body. The ship notes that although it can be seen, its sensors detect nothing, leading to the conclusion that the Waterwraith's physical form is anchored in another dimension. It is one of the most dangerous enemies, as it can kill Pikmin by just rolling over them once. When encountered in the Submerged Castle, but not in the Bully Den, its music will play - music that is played only then. The following is a sample.

The Waterwraith's name is a combination of water, given its watery appearance, and wraith, which means ghost or phantom.

Strategy

This is a Waterwraith as seen in the ingame Piklopedia at the Valley of Repose
In the Piklopedia.

When encountered, the beast falls from the sky. This will give two falling noises followed by two explosion-like sounds and then a noise like a scream underwater. Be careful when you hear this. After that, the Waterwraith will move around on its stone 'rollers'. It will chase Olimar and any Pikmin nearby, with greater focus on crushing the active Captain. It is invincible to any Pikmin assault, even if petrified, except that of Purple Pikmin. When a Purple lands on or near the Waterwraith in a fashion that would stun any other beast, it turns a deep shade of purple not dissimilar to that of the Pikmin that cause this state to come about. Like this, it is vulnerable to all Pikmin attacks. When the Wraith's health has been fully depleted, the rollers crumble and the Waterwraith will scoot all around the cave, no longer a threat to your Pikmin. Attack with more purples and then you can easily attack it with other Pikmin. When defeated, it will vanish into nothing, and you will be troubled no more. It drops the Professional Noisemaker, a useful addition to the Exploration Kit the first time you beat it in the Submerged Castle.

A Waterwraith (rear).

Strangely, petrifying the Waterwraith makes it less vulnerable to Purple Pikmin, in which case the Pikmin must be thrown in a perfect arch for enough impact to make the creature susceptible to attack. In other words, Purples make a certain "squashing" sound when they hit an enemy or a plant; when this sound is performed, a creature may also be stunned. These effects can only occur when the Purples have a straight fall downward after they're thrown (the distance in which they fall vertically is irrelevant, as long as it exists). Finally, when all these circumstances are achieved, the Waterwraith may gain damage; this will not happen when Purples are thrown on it without the drop.

Note: In the Submerged Castle, you will only be able to get purples on the last sublevel (5) via the Violet Candypop Buds.

In the Bully Den, you will already have 25 purples, but no other type of Pikmin. Here, there are two Waterwraiths and a variety of other bugs.

The Waterwraith is one of the few enemies in Pikmin 2 which has its own background music, along with the Titan Dweevil and the Giant Breadbug. In Sublevels 1-4, when it appears, its own music track plays. When it is in the last Sublevel, normal boss music plays and when it has no rollers, a different kind of the normal boss music plays, which has a more positive/silly mood.

Notes

Ship's dialogs

What is this?!? I can see it with my optical receptors, but my sensors cannot detect it!

Could its physical form be anchored in another dimension? ...Attacking it is futile!

If only we could force it to take on physical form... But in its current state... Krzzzt-zrrrk!

Danger! Danger! Danger!

Olimar's notes

All that is known about this creature stems from a few sightings deep underground. All reported sightings feature the same core set of details: a giant, viscous form with a clear, hazy sheen not unlike hard candy. One theory holds that it may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon, but as is usually the case with such theories, it is very difficult to prove. All witnesses report being suddenly overcome with fear upon sighting the creature, approaching a state of panic and near insanity. In fact, every report contains an inordinate amount of extremely vague details, which has led to suspicions that exhaustion and fear have caused some simple natural phenomenon to be viewed as a living creature.

Louie's notes

Inedible. Known to cause mass hysteria, followed by leg spasms and internal thunderings.

Glitches

The Waterwraith while sitting on petrified rollers.

The Waterwraith is the cause of a few glitches in Pikmin 2. It's possible to petrify its rollers, by petrifying the creature on the Piklopedia just as its archive is opened, and by petrifying different portions of its body at different times. It's also possible to have it slide instead of walking, should the leaders be switched back and forth while far apart. If the player is hidden on one of the pipes on level 4 of the Submerged Castle, it can get stuck; it can also get stuck at random while turning against sharp corners.

Trivia

  • The Waterwraith is similar to the Goolix, as both enemies are watery in appearance and can only be defeated by a certain type of Pikmin.
  • The Latin name in this boss's Piklopedia entry translates into "Water Man".
  • The French name in this boss's entry translates into "Water Specter".
  • This is the only boss to have two life meters.
  • From sublevel 1 to 4, it might be best to do the Frontier Cavern first, because there you can get the Repugnant Appendage. That will make you walk faster, and you can go hide easily. Having Bulbmin in your team might be a bit better, because those will not be able to leave the cave, and can be crushed without any decrease of Pikmin. Also, going to the Subterranean Complex to get the Stellar Orb is helpful, because the Stellar Orb lights up the area. It is very helpful to be able to see farther, since the Waterwraith can easily sneak up on you.
  • In the game's files, the Waterwraith's model contains a dummy texture, that reads "fb dum". This is the texture applied to the model before the shaders are applied: Waterwraith dummy texture.png


Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

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Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.