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{{Infobox enemy
|image = Shaggy long legs (black).png
|image     = Shaggy long legs (black).png
|size = 150px
|size     = 150px
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|pikmin3   = y
|technical =
|name = Pseudoarachnia ???
|challenge = None
|challenge = None
|family = Arachnorb
|family   = Arachnorb
|attacks = Crushes Pikmin
|attacks   = Crushes Pikmin
|areas = [[Tropical Wilds]]
|areas     = [[Tropical Wilds]], [[Distant Tundra]]
[[Distant Tundra]]}}'''Shaggy Long Legs''' (ケダマグモ)is a miniboss in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', and a member of the [[Arachnorb]] family. This Arachnorb has masses of long, shaggy hair covering several parts of its body. Its color scheme depends on the habitat that it dwells in. This species of Arachnorb does not stop to rest as do the rest of the members of its family. However, it does stop to shake off Pikmin, which are able to climb the Shaggy Long Legs' legs.<ref> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_b_ZfTWWRM&t=14m15s </ref>
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'''Shaggy Long Legs''' ({{j|ケダマグモ|Ke Dama Gumo|Hairy Ball Spider}}) is a miniboss in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', and a member of the [[Arachnorb]] family. This Arachnorb has masses of long, shaggy hair covering several parts of its body. Its color scheme depends on the habitat that it dwells in. This species of Arachnorb does not stop to rest as do the rest of the members of its family. However, it does stop to shake off Pikmin, which are able to climb the Shaggy Long Legs' legs.


There are '''2''' variants of this creature found in the game; A black and purple variant found in the [[Tropical Wilds]], and a black and white variant found in the [[Distant Tundra]].
There are two variants of this creature found in the game: a black and purple variant found in the [[Tropical Wilds]], and a black and white variant found in the [[Distant Tundra]].
 
A different creature called the [[Baldy Long Legs]] is essentially the counterpart of this enemy, appropriately named due to its lack of hair.


A different creature called the [[Baldy Long Legs]] is essentially the counterpart of this creature, appropriately named due to its lack of hair.
==Notes==
==Notes==
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
''"The Shaggy Long Legs is a very large creature that crushes any Pikmin unfortunate enough to get caught under its large feet. To defeat this creature, your Pikmin must first pluck all of the Shaggy Long Legs' hair.''
{{transcript|The Shaggy Long Legs is a very large creature that crushes any Pikmin unfortunate enough to get caught under its large feet. To defeat this creature, your Pikmin must first pluck all of the Shaggy Long Legs' hair.


''When you encounter a Shaggy Long Legs, throw several Pikmin onto each of the creature's limbs. As your Pikmin climb the creature, they'll rips out any hair they find. Once your Pikmin pluck the hair from each of the Shaggy Long Legs' joints, they'll move onto the longer hair covering the creature's body.''
When you encounter a Shaggy Long Legs, throw several Pikmin onto each of the creature's limbs. As your Pikmin climb the creature, they'll rips out any hair they find. Once your Pikmin pluck the hair from each of the Shaggy Long Legs' joints, they'll move onto the longer hair covering the creature's body.


''The Shaggy Long Legs frequently shakes its attackers loose, so it's important to gather your Pikmin as they fall to the ground. When all of the creature's hair is gone, use your Pikmin to attack its exposed body.''
The Shaggy Long Legs frequently shakes its attackers loose, so it's important to gather your Pikmin as they fall to the ground. When all of the creature's hair is gone, use your Pikmin to attack its exposed body.


''Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin are well-suited to battle these enemies. When you prepare to face a Shaggy Long Legs, use the hazards near the battleground to determine which Pikmin types to bring."''
Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin are well-suited to battle these enemies. When you prepare to face a Shaggy Long Legs, use the hazards near the battleground to determine which Pikmin types to bring.}}


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
 
{{guide}}
The Shaggy Long Legs will receive minimal damage on the areas of its body covered in hair. To remove the hair, the player must direct Pikmin to climb the towering beast's legs when they are on the ground. It is recommended that the player uses many Pikmin, as each step the creature takes will shake off some of the Pikmin on that leg. Once they reach the first joint, they will begin to pluck the hair. Once it is stripped of all its hair, the creature will violently roar and shake off its attackers. Quickly call the Pikmin back and have them climb up the leg again so they can attack the second joint and remove its hair. Once a leg has had both joints removed of their hair, the Pikmin will climb directly to the body and begin stripping off small strands of the longer hairs.
The Shaggy Long Legs will receive minimal damage on the areas of its body covered in hair. To remove the hair, the player must direct Pikmin to climb the towering beast's legs when they are on the ground. It is recommended that the player uses many Pikmin, as each step the creature takes will shake off some of the Pikmin on that leg. Once they reach the first joint, they will begin to pluck the hair. Once it is stripped of all its hair, the creature will violently roar and shake off its attackers. Quickly call the Pikmin back and have them climb up the leg again so they can attack the second joint and remove its hair. Once a leg has had both joints removed of their hair, the Pikmin will climb directly to the body and begin stripping off small strands of the longer hairs.


As the Shaggy Long Legs loses hair, it will take damage. In total, it has '''8 '''joints covered in hair. Once all of the joints have had their hair removed, direct your Pikmin to climb up the creature's bare legs and attack its main body. It will begin to loose hair and eventually, once it reaches half health, all of its hair will fall off and the creature will begin to visible shake in pain as it speeds up its stomping. Using [[Winged Pikmin]] after all its hair is gone is also a viable strategy since they'll automatically charge at its main body without the need to climb its legs.
As the Shaggy Long Legs loses hair, it will take damage. In total, it has eight joints covered in hair. Once all of the joints have had their hair removed, direct your Pikmin to climb up the creature's bare legs and attack its main body. It will begin to loose hair and eventually, once it reaches half health, all of its hair will fall off and the creature will begin to visible shake in pain as it speeds up its stomping. Using [[Winged Pikmin]] after all its hair is gone is also a viable strategy since they'll automatically charge at its main body without the need to climb the legs.
 
It is also important to note that both variants of the Shaggy Long Legs will retreat to different areas of the map every time they are attacked. To prevent wasting time, it is recommended to have '''2''' different captains waiting in both locations it shows up in, so the player will be able to always attack it, regardless of where it retreats to. Another tactic is to do something else while waiting for it to return back to the area. The idle captain will say something, indicating it has returned. 
 
 


It is also important to note that the Shaggy Long Legs will periodically move between two different neighboring areas of the map. To prevent wasting time, it is recommended to have two different leaders waiting in both locations it shows up in, so you will be able to always attack it, regardless of where it retreats to. Another tactic is to do something else while waiting for it to return back to the area. The idle leader will eventually announce their panic when confronted with the returning enemy, which should alert you to resume the fight.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
ZlCfzRDDScompYPk3P.jpg|The arctic variation of the Shaggy Long Legs.
ZlCfzRDDScompYPk3P.jpg|The arctic variation of the Shaggy Long Legs.
zlCfzREXh2YYZm8xJo.jpg|The Arctic Shaggy Long Legs
zlCfzREXh2YYZm8xJo.jpg|The arctic Shaggy Long Legs.
Baldylonglegs.jpg|A hairless arctic shaggy long legs.
Baldylonglegs.jpg|A hairless arctic Shaggy Long Legs.
ShaggyLongLegs-Pikmin3.jpg|The tropical Shaggy Long Legs.
ShaggyLongLegs-Pikmin3.jpg|The tropical Shaggy Long Legs.
ShaggyLLDrop.png|The Tropical Shaggy Long Legs falling from the sky.
ShaggyLLDrop.png|The tropical Shaggy Long Legs falling from the sky.
ZlCfzR25eGY9RtcUDH.jpg|The inside of the shaggy/baldy long legs
ZlCfzR25eGY9RtcUDH.jpg|The inside of the Shaggy Long Legs.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Shaggy Long Legs is one of the few exceptions in which [[Rock Pikmin]] can latch onto things.
* The Shaggy Long Legs is one of the few exceptions in which [[Rock Pikmin]] can latch onto things.
* It is the only [[Arachnorb]] that has multiple coloration varieties based on climate.
* It's the only member of the Arachnorb family where simply aiming at its main body won't do damage.
* It is the second [[Arachnorb]] that appears in an above-ground area, the first being [[Beady Long Legs]].
* It is the only [[Arachnorb]] that does not crumble and smoke when only half or a quarter of its vitality remains.
* The Shaggy Long Legs' animation changes depending on its body condition. While it has hair, it will stomp faster than without it. But if it has lost all hair on one of its legs, that leg will move slightly slower and shakes in pain.
* The Shaggy Long Legs' animation changes depending on its body condition. While it has hair, it will stomp faster than without it. But if it has lost all hair on one of its legs, that leg will move slightly slower and shakes in pain.
* By utilizing a sequence break in the cave where you discover the [[Yellow Pikmin]], it is possible to fight the Shaggy Long Legs with unlimited time. The game still thinks you are in a tutorial, so the clock doesn't appear. However, you can only have a maximun of 25 Yellows to fight it.
* By utilizing a sequence break in the cave where the player discovers the [[Yellow Pikmin]], it is possible to fight the Shaggy Long Legs with unlimited time. The game still thinks the player is in a tutorial, so the Sun Meter doesn't appear. However, there is a maximun of 25 Yellows to fight it with.
* If you kill the Tropical Wilds Shaggy Long Legs while two feet are on the arena border and the other two feet are on the actual arena, the legs attached to the feet in the arena will bend backwards.
* If one kills the Tropical Wilds Shaggy Long Legs while two feet are on the arena border and the other two feet are on the actual arena, the legs attached to the feet in the arena will bend backwards.
* When you kill the Shaggy Long Legs, the under-side of his abdomen explodes off. If you use the Koppad at the right time and right angle, you can see that the inside of his abdomen is a glossy blue color.     
* The Shaggy Long Legs is the only miniboss in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' that doesn't appear in [[Mission Mode]].
* The Shaggy Long Legs is one of the only two creatures in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' to have an arctic counterpart, the other being the [[Armored Cannon Larva]].
* The Shaggy Long Legs is the only miniboss in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' that doesn't appear in [[Mission Mode|Mission]] mode.
 
Names in other Languages


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreignname
|Ger= Zotteliges Langbein
|Ger = Zotteliges Langbein
|GerM= Shaggy Long Leg
|GerM = Shaggy Long Leg
}}
}}
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 06:44, May 12, 2015

Shaggy Long Legs
Artwork of a black Shaggy Long Legs.
Appears in Pikmin 3
Scientific name Unknown
Family Arachnorb
Areas Tropical Wilds, Distant Tundra
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Crushes Pikmin

Shaggy Long Legs (ケダマグモ?, lit.: "Hairy Ball Spider") is a miniboss in Pikmin 3, and a member of the Arachnorb family. This Arachnorb has masses of long, shaggy hair covering several parts of its body. Its color scheme depends on the habitat that it dwells in. This species of Arachnorb does not stop to rest as do the rest of the members of its family. However, it does stop to shake off Pikmin, which are able to climb the Shaggy Long Legs' legs.

There are two variants of this creature found in the game: a black and purple variant found in the Tropical Wilds, and a black and white variant found in the Distant Tundra.

A different creature called the Baldy Long Legs is essentially the counterpart of this enemy, appropriately named due to its lack of hair.

Notes

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide

The Shaggy Long Legs is a very large creature that crushes any Pikmin unfortunate enough to get caught under its large feet. To defeat this creature, your Pikmin must first pluck all of the Shaggy Long Legs' hair. When you encounter a Shaggy Long Legs, throw several Pikmin onto each of the creature's limbs. As your Pikmin climb the creature, they'll rips out any hair they find. Once your Pikmin pluck the hair from each of the Shaggy Long Legs' joints, they'll move onto the longer hair covering the creature's body. The Shaggy Long Legs frequently shakes its attackers loose, so it's important to gather your Pikmin as they fall to the ground. When all of the creature's hair is gone, use your Pikmin to attack its exposed body. Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin are well-suited to battle these enemies. When you prepare to face a Shaggy Long Legs, use the hazards near the battleground to determine which Pikmin types to bring.

Strategy

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

The Shaggy Long Legs will receive minimal damage on the areas of its body covered in hair. To remove the hair, the player must direct Pikmin to climb the towering beast's legs when they are on the ground. It is recommended that the player uses many Pikmin, as each step the creature takes will shake off some of the Pikmin on that leg. Once they reach the first joint, they will begin to pluck the hair. Once it is stripped of all its hair, the creature will violently roar and shake off its attackers. Quickly call the Pikmin back and have them climb up the leg again so they can attack the second joint and remove its hair. Once a leg has had both joints removed of their hair, the Pikmin will climb directly to the body and begin stripping off small strands of the longer hairs.

As the Shaggy Long Legs loses hair, it will take damage. In total, it has eight joints covered in hair. Once all of the joints have had their hair removed, direct your Pikmin to climb up the creature's bare legs and attack its main body. It will begin to loose hair and eventually, once it reaches half health, all of its hair will fall off and the creature will begin to visible shake in pain as it speeds up its stomping. Using Winged Pikmin after all its hair is gone is also a viable strategy since they'll automatically charge at its main body without the need to climb the legs.

It is also important to note that the Shaggy Long Legs will periodically move between two different neighboring areas of the map. To prevent wasting time, it is recommended to have two different leaders waiting in both locations it shows up in, so you will be able to always attack it, regardless of where it retreats to. Another tactic is to do something else while waiting for it to return back to the area. The idle leader will eventually announce their panic when confronted with the returning enemy, which should alert you to resume the fight.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The Shaggy Long Legs is one of the few exceptions in which Rock Pikmin can latch onto things.
  • The Shaggy Long Legs' animation changes depending on its body condition. While it has hair, it will stomp faster than without it. But if it has lost all hair on one of its legs, that leg will move slightly slower and shakes in pain.
  • By utilizing a sequence break in the cave where the player discovers the Yellow Pikmin, it is possible to fight the Shaggy Long Legs with unlimited time. The game still thinks the player is in a tutorial, so the Sun Meter doesn't appear. However, there is a maximun of 25 Yellows to fight it with.
  • If one kills the Tropical Wilds Shaggy Long Legs while two feet are on the arena border and the other two feet are on the actual arena, the legs attached to the feet in the arena will bend backwards.
  • The Shaggy Long Legs is the only miniboss in Pikmin 3 that doesn't appear in Mission Mode.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Germany German Zotteliges Langbein Shaggy Long Leg

References