Subterranean Complex

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Subterranean Complex
An overview of sublevel 6 of the Subterranean Complex. This is just one of many ways it can generate.
Location Valley of Repose
Sublevels 9
Treasures 16
Hazards Fire Electricity Poison Explosion

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

The Subterranean Complex is a cave located in the Valley of Repose area, and the one that is usually accessed in second place.

This giant dungeon starts out as a snow-covered cave like the Emergence Cave; however, as one gets deeper in the complex it becomes a rusty, mechanical area with bottomless pits, with a style similar to Rusty Gulch. Many of the enemies here have projectile and explosive attacks – be very careful when bringing Pikmin in, as explosions will kill them instantly. The boss is the Man-at-Legs, an Arachnorb species armed with a laser-guided machine gun. The total value of all the treasure here is Poko × 1480 in the US version and Poko × 1310 in the European version.

How to reach

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Like the Frontier Cavern, it is impossible to reach the cave before getting Blue Pikmin. Use Blue Pikmin to remove the clog in the first pond and build a bridge over the second. Once this is done, Pikmin of all types can be brought across. Beside the Watery Blowhog that is beyond the clump of enemies is a gate covered by poison pipes, requiring White Pikmin to destroy. The cave is located beyond this gate, up a slope that is challenging for Pikmin to climb. Defeating the Decorated Cannon Beetles, the various Blowhogs and the Cloaking Burrow-Nit is recommended, but not strictly necessary.

No water is found in this cave, so your Pikmin squad should not include Blue Pikmin. The hazards of this dungeon are limited, with more focus being placed on explosions, so little care needs to be placed on the proportions of the other Pikmin types. There is little reason to include less than 100 Pikmin to take advantage of the Queen Candypop Buds until after all treasures have been collected, unless you elected to bring a small squad of Purple Pikmin. This is because the Queen Candypop Buds are located on sublevel 8, and the only danger following is the Man-At-Legs.

Notes

Ship's dialogs

“Interesting... My metal detectors are reacting violently!

I can only conclude that there may be some sort of machine below, but that seems illogical...”

Sublevel 1

An overview of sublevel 1 of the Subterranean Complex.
Sublevel 1.
Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 19
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 2
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 3
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 3_MAT_mid1_mid2_uzu1_snow.txt
Lighting file (?) tutorial_1_light.ini
Background (?) None
Cave units (?)
cap_snow
item_cap_snow
way3_snow
way4_snow
wayl_snow
way2_snow
Dead end Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor
way2x2_snow
room_mid1_6_snow
room_mid2_3_snow
room_uzu1_1_snow
Long corridor Room with 6 exits Y-shaped room Room with spiraling trunk

The cave starts off with the first sublevel being a snowy cave appearance, much like the Frontier Cavern. However, this is the only sublevel in the cave to take on this appearance.

Start by destroying the poison pipes, and defeating some Bumbling Snitchbugs if they happen to be an annoyance. There are two treasures in this level: the Nouveau Table, which should be buried, and the Exhausted Superstick. The Snow Bulborbs and Hairy Bulborbs can then be dealt with, preferably using Purple Pikmin.

Sublevel 2

Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 10
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 2
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 3
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_MAT_h335_h447_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv1.ini
Background (?) ice (P2 VRBOX ice.png icy cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_hitode3x3_5_metal
room_hitode4x4_7_metal
Room with blue ledge Room with large blue circle

The snow and poison have vanished here. Pikmin might fall off the floor when thrown; as such, extra care should also be taken when attempting to activate the hole to the next sublevel.

The main focus on this level is on the various bomb-rocks. You should dismiss the Pikmin, and set off all bomb-rocks you can find. The Careening Dirigibugs will be armed by now, but this will not be as troublesome as the bomb-rocks that were on the ground.

The enemies should now be attacked one by one. The Swooping Snitchbug here has a high tendency to throw Pikmin in the gaps that are between the larger expanses. This still doesn't make it as big of a threat as the Dirigibugs, but it still shouldn't be completely ignored. The treasures here are the Spirit Flogger and the Network Mainbrain.

Sublevel 3

Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 10
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 2
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 40
Number of rooms (?) 6
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 2_MAT_h224_h443_tekiF_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv2.ini
Background (?) ice (P2 VRBOX ice.png icy cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_hitode4x4_tekiF_3_metal
room_hitode2x2_4_metal
Circular room with blue ledge Pathway with tubes

This level has three Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae, along with multiple fire geysers. When taking them down, make sure the beetles aren't facing the void, or else your Pikmin will be tossed into it. Once the threats are cleared, the Ivory Candypop Bud can be used to make White Pikmin if desired. Treasures here are the Superstrong Stabilizer, the Omega Flywheel and the Coiled Launcher.

Sublevel 4

  • Theme: Metal
  • Music: Rest
  • Treasures:
    • None
  • Enemies:
    • None
  • Obstacles:
    • None
  • Plants and fungi:
  • Others:
    • Egg Egg × 6 (3 in dead ends)
Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 6
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 50
Number of rooms (?) 4
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_hit224_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv0.ini
Background (?) test (P2 VRBOX test.png cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_hitode2x2_4_metal
Pathway with tubes

This is a typical rest sublevel. The only objects worth mentioning are eggs, Candypop Buds and a geyser, which can be used to get to the surface. There are three Ivory Candypops that can produce White Pikmin.

Sublevel 5

The fifth sublevel of the Subterranean Complex.
Sublevel 5.
Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 30
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 2
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_nobo2_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) metal_light_lv1.ini
Background (?) test (P2 VRBOX test.png cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_nobo2_4_metal
Zigzagging corridors

Here, it is advisable to dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the pod and to take a leader. The main objective now is to make all the bomb-rocks and Volatile Dweevils that spawn from the ceiling fall; you want them to fall now instead of later, when the Pikmin are busy. Every bomb that is in sight should be set off as well. Once everything is cleared, Whites should be used to collect the Mystical Disc and the Adamantine Girdle. More Dweevils will fall when the Pikmin carry the treasures.

Sublevel 6

Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 15
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 3
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 3
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 5_units_mid2_cent_hit4_hit5_nor2_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) chikahimi_metal_light_lv4.ini
Background (?) test (P2 VRBOX test.png cavern)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_cent_4_metal
room_mid2_3_metal
room_hitode3x4_4_metal
room_north2x2_1_metal
room_hitode2x3_5_metal
4-way purple-floored room Y-shaped room Roughly plus-shaped room T-shaped room X-shaped room

Many enemies spawn close to each other in this level, and consist of Careening Dirigibugs, Dweevils and some Anode Beetles. The enemies spawn in different positions each time, and as such, not much advice can be given, but killing the creatures that are a little off from the groups first is usually a safe tactic. The Dweevils can also be chased near an edge, and chances are they will walk off the side – their treasures will reappear elsewhere. You can also dispose of the Anode Beetles by carrying a couple of Pikmin with you to flip them over, and using cleverly lured Dirigibugs to drop bombs on them and kill them. Treasures available are the Repair Juggernaut, the Vacuum Processor and the Space Wave Receiver.

There is an exit geyser on this sublevel if you need to leave the cave, but there is also a rest stop two sublevels down which can be used to replenish your Pikmin army.

Sublevel 7

Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 28
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 2
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 50
Number of rooms (?) 4
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) No
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 3_MAT_ari_h446_h443_tower_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) houdai_light.ini
Background (?) build (P2 VRBOX build.png steel)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_ari1_3_metal
room_hitode4x4_6_metal
room_hitode4x4_tower_3_metal
Circular room with gaps Room with hatch Circular room with tower


See also: Gatling Groink strategy.

This level contains Gatling Groinks, one walking about, and the other on a pillar. After you clear the enemies, the Indomitable CPU, the Furious Adhesive and the Thirst Activator need to be collected. One of the treasures may be in a corner, and when this one is picked up, bomb-rocks are likely to fall from the sky. Make sure to be especially cautious collecting treasures here.

A good way to get rid of the walking Gatling Groink is to lure it over a gap which causes it to fall and instantly die.

Sublevel 8

Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 11
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 80
Number of rooms (?) 6
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) No
Cave units file (?) 1_units_hit224_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) houdai_light.ini
Background (?) build (P2 VRBOX build.png steel)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_hitode2x2_4_metal
Pathway with tubes

Another rest level, and in this one, there are two Queen Candypop Buds which can help make up for lost Pikmin. There are also three Violet Candypop Buds for Purple Pikmin, and a geyser to return to the surface.


The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 2.
Particularly: Elaborate on the glitch and add it to the glitches page.

Interestingly, if you keep resetting, it might be possible for the hole to the next sublevel to appear under a low ceiling. If so, you can use it to climb out of bounds. You will just reappear elsewhere after a bit.

Sublevel 9

  • Theme: Metal
  • Music: Boss (only when combating)
  • Treasures:
  • Enemies:
  • Obstacles:
    • None
  • Plants and fungi:
  • Others:
    • None
Technical sublevel information
Internal cave name tutorial_2
"Main" object maximum (?) 1
"Treasure" object maximum (?) 0
"Gate" object maximum (?) 0
Dead end unit probability (?) 0
Number of rooms (?) 1
Corridor-to-room ratio (?) {{{ctrratio}}}
Escape geyser (?) Yes
Clogged hole (?) Yes (despite being non-existent)
Cave units file (?) 1_units_houdai_metal.txt
Lighting file (?) houdai_light.ini
Background (?) build (P2 VRBOX build.png steel)
Cave units (?)
item_cap_metal
way3_metal
way4_metal
wayl_metal
way2_metal
way2x2_metal
Dead end with item Three-way crossing Four-way crossing Turning corridor Corridor Long corridor
room_houdai_1_metal
Man-at-Legs dry arena


See also: Man-at-Legs strategy.

Looking around this level will reveal some metal switches and walls sticking out of the ground. There is an orb in the middle, which is the boss. However, it should not be attacked with normal Pikmin. Purples will inflict additional damage when they land on it while it is still dormant. The Man-at-Legs should have lost up to half of its health or more. This strategy is no longer possible in New Play Control! Pikmin 2, as the creature is invincible while it is getting up from its dormant state.

Other than that, defeat the boss as per the strategy, recover the Stellar Orb, and go to the surface.

Note

This is also an excellent cave to get Purple Pikmin and White Pikmin. At least 22 of any Pikmin type other than White or Purple should be brought along into the cave. On the third sublevel there will be a lone Ivory Candypop Bud. Should it not be there, resetting the game and reloading the level should make it appear eventually. The next sublevel spawns three Ivory Candypops. On the eighth sublevel there will be three Violet Candypop Buds and two Queen Candypop Buds.

By using the Queen Candypop Buds, the new Pikmin generated can be used for the Violet Candypop Buds. The eggs scattered about the level will provide nectar for the leaf and bud Pikmin. The cave can then be exited via the geyser. This process can be repeated infinitely, as the Candypop Buds are not limited to a certain number of White or Purple Pikmin total.

Gallery

  • The entrance to the cave.

    The entrance to the cave.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese 地下の秘密基地? Subterranean Secret Base

See also

Valley of Repose
Overview of the Valley of Repose, cropped. From File:Nemuri snap.jpg.
Hocotate ship
Red Pikmin
Courage Reactor
Utter Scrap
Pink Menace
Spiny Alien Treat
Fossilized Ursidae
Temporal Mechanism
Unspeakable Wonder
Cave
Cave
Cave
Burrowing Snagret

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Courage Reactor Courage Reactor Utter Scrap Utter Scrap
Pink Menace Pink Menace Spiny Alien Treat Spiny Alien Treat
Fossilized Ursidae Fossilized Ursidae Temporal Mechanism Temporal Mechanism
Unspeakable Wonder Unspeakable Wonder
Cave Emergence Cave Cave Subterranean Complex
Cave Frontier Cavern
Artwork of the bomb rock.

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