Pikmin 2

Careening Dirigibug

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Careening Dirigibug
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Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Flotillium circusmaximus
Family Dirigibug
Areas None
Caves Pikmin 2
Subterranean Complex
Submerged Castle
Cavern of Chaos
Hole of Heroes
Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages None
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Drops Bomb Rocks

Careening Dirigibugs are extremely strange creatures found in Pikmin 2 which don't appear to be native to the region in which they're seen. Colorful balloon-like appendages allow them to drift gracefully around the arena. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull Bomb Rocks from their mouths and toss them onto the ground with the intent of blowing Pikmin off the map. This can be taken advantage of, to damage other enemies. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as Scarpanids and other flying enemies: Olimar and Louie must rapidly throw Pikmin onto it while in the air (one Purple Pikmin also works) and swarm it when it falls.

These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, Challenge Mode and a single 2-Player stage, Hostile Territory.

Artwork of a Careening Dirigibug.
A Careening Dirigibug with a Bomb Rock in its hands.

Glitches

There is a rare glitch that you will see one floating without balloons.

Fighting strategies

The creature must be approached from behind if possible. Ultra-bitter Spray is very useful as it allows Olimar and Louie to carry a Bomb Rock. The distance and direction the bomb must be thrown when the creature is randomly attacked. It must land close to the enemy in order to approach it. If failed, Olimar and Louie must repeat these steps.

Olimar and Louie can also throw Pikmin or, alternatively, a purple Pikmin onto its underside, which will fling the bomb rock to a random place and can land close or far from the Pikmin. If it lands far away, Olimar and Louie should throw Pikmin onto the creature. If it lands close, Olimar and Louie should retreat as the bomb rock will explode on their Pikmin if they throw. If done correctly, the creature should be defeated in 1 to 3 cycles.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Careening Dirigibugs are immune to explosions, making them one of few creatures that can't be killed using them.
  • A Careening Dirigibug trophy can be unlocked in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Interestingly, the trophy description details that Careening Dirigibugs occasionally throw dud bomb rocks.
  • The Careening Dirigibugs bear a strange resemblance to the Eosapiens from the documentary "Alien Planet". Both these creatures float using gas-filled sacks on their heads, effectively hunt down their targets, and also have general body-shape appearances.
  • It is possible for Olimar and Louie to detonate the Bomb Rock while the Dirigibug is holding it when they punch beneath it. It throws the rock before it explodes and has no beneficial use in the game however.