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==Killing Methods==
==Killing Methods==
In order to defeat this creature, it must be led into a wall while it is rolling. Its rolling is more focused on the active captain, not the Pikmin. There is a slight chance that eggs will drop along with the boulders; these may contain [[Mitite]]s, [[spray]]s, or [[nectar]], and they will usually continue to drop every time the Segmented Crawbster crashes into the walls. After the boulders have fallen, the captain needs to be on either the left or right side of the creature and must throw his Pikmin onto its underside. After enough time has passed, it will get up and swing its bulking arm, which can't kill Pikmin, but deflowers them. Once defeated, the Segmented Crawbster will groan and squeal as it's underbelly explodes violently, spewing goo particles all over the immediate vicinity and drop the [[Silencer]]. In terms of which pikmin are the most effective for defeating the Crawbster, it is advisable to use a group of around 20-30 White Pikmin, as the battle will involve a lot more running away and dodging the attacks rather than directly attacking, and white pikmin are the fastest variety, so they can dodge the Crawbsters rolling attack more easily. Alternatively, using purple pikmin works if you wish to end the battle quickly, but as they are the slowest pikmin, they are the most vulnerable to the Crawbster's attacks, especially so since purple leaf pikmin are too slow to outrun it when its rolling, and it is more difficult to throw them onto the Crawbster's weak spot than it is to throw other pikmin varieties.
*In order to defeat this creature, it must be led into a wall while it is rolling. Its rolling is more focused on the active captain, not the Pikmin. There is a slight chance that eggs will drop along with the boulders; these may contain [[Mitite]]s, [[spray]]s, or [[nectar]], and they will usually continue to drop every time the Segmented Crawbster crashes into the walls. After the boulders have fallen, the captain needs to be on either the left or right side of the creature and must throw his Pikmin onto its underside. After enough time has passed, it will get up and swing its bulking arm, which can't kill Pikmin, but deflowers them. Once defeated, the Segmented Crawbster will groan and squeal as it's underbelly explodes violently, spewing goo particles all over the immediate vicinity and drop the [[Silencer]]. In terms of which pikmin are the most effective for defeating the Crawbster, it is advisable to use a group of around 20-30 White Pikmin, as the battle will involve a lot more running away and dodging the attacks rather than directly attacking, and white pikmin are the fastest variety, so they can dodge the Crawbsters rolling attack more easily. Alternatively, using purple pikmin works if you wish to end the battle quickly, but as they are the slowest pikmin, they are the most vulnerable to the Crawbster's attacks, especially so since purple leaf pikmin are too slow to outrun it when its rolling, and it is more difficult to throw them onto the Crawbster's weak spot than it is to throw other pikmin varieties. You can also hide at the geyser with a group of 20 or less Pikmin (purples have less risks with this strategy). Dismiss your Pikmin and lure the beast to the wall at the geyser and walk back where your Pikmin are and call them back. The rocks will especially fall where you are standing in this case at the geyser,but some rocks and eggs will fall on the field or even out of the bounds. Once the rocks are falling go to the beast and throw your Pikmin at him and call them back just before he wants to punch the ground and walk back at the geyser and repeat the beginning. When used [[Purple Pikmin]] this takes 2 or 3 cycles when done correctly. It's a fast way to defeat it.
 
*Using [[Ultra-spicy Spray]] is advisable since it makes the Pikmin very fast, making it easier to avoid the rolling, especially for [[Purple Pikmin]]. The spray effect lasts for about two assaults.
*Using [[Ultra-spicy Spray]] is advisable since it makes the Pikmin very fast, making it easier to avoid the rolling, especially for [[Purple Pikmin]]. The spray effect lasts for about two assaults.
*[[Ultra-bitter Spray]] can also be used to delay the end of the Pikmin's attacking time.
*[[Ultra-bitter Spray]] can also be used to delay the end of the Pikmin's attacking time.

Revision as of 15:14, December 21, 2012

Segmented Crawbster
Artwork of a Segmented Crawbster.
Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Parastacoidea reptantia
Family Creep-crab
Areas None
Caves Cavern of Chaos
Challenge Mode stages None
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Crushes Pikmin, causes boulders to fall

The Segmented Crawbster is a boss in Pikmin 2. It is the boss of the Cavern of Chaos's final sublevel (10), which is located in the Wistful Wild. This is the only place where it is found. This crab-like creature has one large arm with blades on it and a vestigial left arm. It also has a rather thick shell protecting it. This creature rolls after the active captain, occasionally crushing Pikmin with its hard shell. It may crash into a wall and cause rocks to fall. It will then struggle to get back up in an upright position, and while doing so, will expose its weak spot: its flashing underbelly. It will then get back up and swing its large arm around back and forth two or so times and continue its assault. This enemy is animated differently than most other creatures in Pikmin 2.



Killing Methods

  • In order to defeat this creature, it must be led into a wall while it is rolling. Its rolling is more focused on the active captain, not the Pikmin. There is a slight chance that eggs will drop along with the boulders; these may contain Mitites, sprays, or nectar, and they will usually continue to drop every time the Segmented Crawbster crashes into the walls. After the boulders have fallen, the captain needs to be on either the left or right side of the creature and must throw his Pikmin onto its underside. After enough time has passed, it will get up and swing its bulking arm, which can't kill Pikmin, but deflowers them. Once defeated, the Segmented Crawbster will groan and squeal as it's underbelly explodes violently, spewing goo particles all over the immediate vicinity and drop the Silencer. In terms of which pikmin are the most effective for defeating the Crawbster, it is advisable to use a group of around 20-30 White Pikmin, as the battle will involve a lot more running away and dodging the attacks rather than directly attacking, and white pikmin are the fastest variety, so they can dodge the Crawbsters rolling attack more easily. Alternatively, using purple pikmin works if you wish to end the battle quickly, but as they are the slowest pikmin, they are the most vulnerable to the Crawbster's attacks, especially so since purple leaf pikmin are too slow to outrun it when its rolling, and it is more difficult to throw them onto the Crawbster's weak spot than it is to throw other pikmin varieties. You can also hide at the geyser with a group of 20 or less Pikmin (purples have less risks with this strategy). Dismiss your Pikmin and lure the beast to the wall at the geyser and walk back where your Pikmin are and call them back. The rocks will especially fall where you are standing in this case at the geyser,but some rocks and eggs will fall on the field or even out of the bounds. Once the rocks are falling go to the beast and throw your Pikmin at him and call them back just before he wants to punch the ground and walk back at the geyser and repeat the beginning. When used Purple Pikmin this takes 2 or 3 cycles when done correctly. It's a fast way to defeat it.
  • Using Ultra-spicy Spray is advisable since it makes the Pikmin very fast, making it easier to avoid the rolling, especially for Purple Pikmin. The spray effect lasts for about two assaults.
  • Ultra-bitter Spray can also be used to delay the end of the Pikmin's attacking time.

{{notes:enemy/{{{2}}}|block=y}}If the boulders carry eggs with them, don`t make Pikmin drink the nectar. They will most likely be crushed.

Trivia

  • The Segmented Crawbster can be brought to use his rolling attack in the Piklopedia.
  • The Segmented Crawbster is the second rarest creature in the Pikmin series so far, the first being the Smoky Progg. That is because only one of it is ever found, and it is the only known member of its family (Creep-crab family). The Smoky Progg's family is unknown, which makes it rarer. Also, the Smoky Progg can only be found on certain days, while the Segmented Crawbster can be found any day you enter the cave.

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