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The Man-at-Legs is usually found in arenas that have raised ground that can be used as shields against the blasts. In typical Arachnorb manner, it leaves no body behind upon dying. However, instead of slowly disintegrating like its two relatives, it explodes violently. As a side note, this enemy cannot be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] while it is dormant. | The Man-at-Legs is usually found in arenas that have raised ground that can be used as shields against the blasts. In typical Arachnorb manner, it leaves no body behind upon dying. However, instead of slowly disintegrating like its two relatives, it explodes violently. As a side note, this enemy cannot be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] while it is dormant. | ||
It is only found on the last [[sublevel]] (9) of the [[Subterranean Complex]], sublevel 13 of the [[Hole of Heroes]] and sublevel 2 of the [[Secret Testing Range]] in [[Challenge Mode]]. | It is only found on the last [[sublevel]] (9) of the [[Subterranean Complex]], sublevel 13 of the [[Hole of Heroes]], and sublevel 2 of the [[Secret Testing Range]] in [[Challenge Mode]]. | ||
The name is a pun on "man at arms", a professional soldier during the Middle Ages. | The name is a pun on "man at arms", a professional soldier during the Middle Ages. | ||
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#A large mob of [[Purple Pikmin]] thrown at this enemy while it lies dormant in the ground should drop its health to a substantial fraction. Once it has risen fully, the first or third strategy should be used. | #A large mob of [[Purple Pikmin]] thrown at this enemy while it lies dormant in the ground should drop its health to a substantial fraction. Once it has risen fully, the first or third strategy should be used. | ||
#The creature is attacked until it has stood up all the way, and at that point it is [[Ultra-Bitter Spray|petrified]]. As soon as the spray wears off, it should be petrified again. However, occasionally the Man-at-Legs will exit the stun and start shooting immediately, without the aiming laser. | #The creature is attacked until it has stood up all the way, and at that point it is [[Ultra-Bitter Spray|petrified]]. As soon as the spray wears off, it should be petrified again. However, occasionally the Man-at-Legs will exit the stun and start shooting immediately, without the aiming laser. | ||
#Before the creature opens fire, the player can dismiss their Pikmin away from the Man-at-Legs and run in tight circles around its legs. As long as [[Olimar]] is closer to the creature than the Pikmin he will be shot at, and with skill, unharmed. This strategy is easier to perform after obtaining the [[Rush Boots]]. | #Before the creature opens fire, the player can dismiss their Pikmin away from the Man-at-Legs and run in tight circles around its legs. As long as [[Olimar]] is closer to the creature than the Pikmin, he will be shot at, and with skill, unharmed. This strategy is easier to perform after obtaining the [[Rush Boots]]. | ||
Unfortunately, the player faces the Man-at-Legs in a watery area two out of three times, leaving the aforementioned strategy of [[Purple Pikmin]] useless. In such circumstances it is best to attempt the "Hit and Run" technique of number one. The second strategy has also been removed in ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', as the creature is invincible while it is rising from the ground. The fourth method is effective, but hard to perform at times. | Unfortunately, the player faces the Man-at-Legs in a watery area two out of three times, leaving the aforementioned strategy of [[Purple Pikmin]] useless. In such circumstances, it is best to attempt the "Hit and Run" technique of number one. The second strategy has also been removed in ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', as the creature is invincible while it is rising from the ground. The fourth method is effective, but hard to perform at times. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Holes in its metal plating reveal "skin" with a texture similar to that of the [[Beady Long Legs]]. | *Holes in its metal plating reveal "skin" with a texture similar to that of the [[Beady Long Legs]]. | ||
*The Man-at-Legs' scientific name comes from the Greek word ''pseudo'' ,meaning false/fake, and ''arachnia'', derived from arachnids, the scientific name for spiders. Pseudoarachnia therefore means 'False Spider'. | *The Man-at-Legs' scientific name comes from the Greek word ''pseudo'', meaning false/fake, and ''arachnia'', derived from arachnids, the scientific name for spiders. Pseudoarachnia therefore means 'False Spider'. | ||
*In Olimar's Notes, it says that the Man-At-Legs is a mixture of biological and robotic matter, and the two combined at a crucial part of maturation. There is no artwork or scenery of the Man-At-Legs before it was a cyborg. However, you can see skin or veins inside the body of the Man-At-Legs when it opens up to shoot with its weapon. The best place to try and do this is the Piklopedia. | *In Olimar's Notes, it says that the Man-At-Legs is a mixture of biological and robotic matter, and the two combined at a crucial part of maturation. There is no artwork or scenery of the Man-At-Legs before it was a cyborg. However, you can see skin or veins inside the body of the Man-At-Legs when it opens up to shoot with its weapon. The best place to try and do this is the Piklopedia. | ||
*In Olimar's notes, it is revealed that the Man-At-Legs might not be in full control of itself. | *In Olimar's notes, it is revealed that the Man-At-Legs might not be in full control of itself. | ||