Subterranean Complex

Subterranean Complex
Location	Valley of Repose
Sublevels	9
Treasures	16
Hazards	Template:F Template:E Pikmin Template:R Template:B

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The Subterranean Complex is the second cave located in the Valley of Repose level. You'll have to do many steps to get to it. First, you may have to kill the Dwarf Red Bulborb and Red Bulborb in the arena so they won't eat your Pikmin. You may have to destroy the rock formation in the water and then build a bridge on the other side. Use the Decorated Cannon Beetles to kill all of the enemies and then kill the Decorated Cannon Beetles by using their own rocks. If you didn't kill the Watery Blowhog, use your Blues or Purples to kill it. Then, use your Whites to tear down the poison white gate and get rid of the poison pipes.

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. Recommended Pikmin types here are 35-40 Red Pikmin, 25-30 Yellow, 10-15 White, and 20-25 Purple.

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 1480 (US), or 1310 (Europe).

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...”

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Sublevel 1

Sublevel 1.

Theme: Snow
Enemies:
- Bumbling Snitchbug × 3 (1 drops from the sky in a dead end)
- Hairy Bulborb × 2
- Snow Bulborb × 9
Hazards:
- [icon] Poison tube × 6
Treasures:
- Exhausted Superstick
- Nouveau Table
Others:
- Egg × 2 (drop from the sky in dead ends)

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 (?)

Dead end	Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor

Long corridor	Room with 6 exits	Y-shaped room	Room with spiraling trunk

The player should 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

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Careening Dirigibug × 3
- Swooping Snitchbug × 1
Hazards:
- Bomb-rock × 9 (3 drop from the sky in dead ends)
Treasures:
- Network Mainbrain
- Spirit Flogger
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 6
- Glowstem (red) × 6
Others:
- Egg × 2 (in dead ends)

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` ( icy cavern)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Room with blue ledge	Room with large blue circle

The snow and poison have vanished here. Pikmin might fall off the course 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. The player should dismiss the Pikmin, and set off all bomb-rocks they can find. The Careening Dirigibugs will be armed 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. Both spray types can help defeat the creatures very well here. 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

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Armored Cannon Beetle Larva × 3 (1 stuck on the ground)
Hazards:
- Bomb-rock × 1 (drops from the sky in a dead end)
- [icon] Fire geysers × 6
Treasures:
- Coiled Launcher
- Omega Flywheel
- Superstrong Stabilizer (inside the burrowed Armored Cannon Beetle Larva)
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 8
- Glowstem (red) × 8
Others:
- Egg × 3 (drop from the sky in dead ends)
- Ivory Candypop Bud × 1

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` ( icy cavern)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Circular room with blue ledge	Pathway with tubes

This level has three Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae, along with multiple fire geysers. 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
Enemies:
- None
Hazards:
- None
Treasures:
- None
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 10
Others:
- Egg × 6 (3 in dead ends)
- Ivory Candypop Bud × 3

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` ( cavern)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Pathway with tubes

This is a typical Rest Level. 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

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Volatile Dweevil × 8 (2 drop from the sky)
Hazards:
- Bomb-rock × 24 (9 drop from the sky)
Treasures:
- Adamantine Girdle
- Mystical Disc
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 6
- Glowstem (red) × 6

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` ( cavern)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Zigzagging corridors

Here, it is advisable to dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the pod and to take a captain. The main objective now is to make all the bomb-rocks and Volatile Dweevils that spawn from the ceiling fall. 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 move along.

Sublevel 6

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Anode Beetle × 6
- Careening Dirigibug × 2
- Fiery Dweevil × 2
- Munge Dweevil × 2
Hazards:
- [icon] Gas pipe × 3
Treasures:
- Repair Juggernaut
- Space Wave Receiver
- Vacuum Processor
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 6
- Glowstem (red) × 6
Others:
- Egg × 1 (in a dead end)

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` ( cavern)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

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. Treasures available are the Repair Juggernaut, the Vacuum Processor and the Space Wave Receiver.

There is an exit geyser on this sublevel if the player needs to leave the cave, but there is also a rest stop two sublevels down which can be used to replenish one's Pikmin army.

Sublevel 7

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Careening Dirigibug × 1
- Gatling Groink × 2 (1 stationary on pillar)
- Volatile Dweevil × 1 (drops from the sky)
Hazards:
- Bomb-rock × 25
Treasures:
- Furious Adhesive
- Indomitable CPU (inside stationary Gatling Groink)
- Thirst Activator
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 7
- Glowstem (red) × 7
Others:
- Egg × 2 (in dead ends)

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` ( steel)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Circular room with gaps	Room with hatch	Circular room with tower

This level contains Gatling Groinks. There is a strategy for them that is similar to that of the Ranging Bloyster. They are capable of shooting mortars from retractable cannons, giving them a far range of attack. Their tough shield makes it hard to attack them from the front, and there are 2 here. One walking about, and the other on a pillar. The walking one should chase the active captain, so they can be defeated more easily with the following tactic.

The captains need to be separated. One of them should have all Pikmin, and the one without any should lure the creature over to the one with all Pikmin. When the captains are switched, the game should automatically move the idle captain away. The captain that is now active and has all Pikmin can attack the enemy from behind. Once defeated, the Groink needs to be carried back to the pod, as it can regenerate its life energy, making it necessary to defeat it again. This can also be bypassed when it is defeated while petrified. For the other one on the pillar, the tactic can be repeated.

After these battles, 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.

Another way to defeat the Gatling Groinks is to take a lone captain and run around behind them tapping A, easily jabbing them to low health. Then you can either bring Pikmin to finish the job or finish it off yourself and send Pikmin in to carry it away. Another 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

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- None
Hazards:
- None
Treasures:
- None
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 12
Others:
- Egg × 7 (1 drops from the sky in a dead end)
- Queen Candypop Bud × 2
- Violet Candypop Bud × 3

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` ( steel)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Pathway with tubes

Another rest level, and here 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.

Sublevel 9

Theme: Metal
Enemies:
- Man-at-Legs × 1
Hazards:
- None
Treasures:
- Stellar Orb (inside the Man-at-Legs)
Plants:
- Glowstem (green) × 5
- Glowstem (red) × 5

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` ( steel)
Cave units (?)

Dead end with item	Three-way crossing	Four-way crossing	Turning corridor	Corridor	Long corridor

Man-at-Legs dry arena

Note

This is also an excellent cave to get Purple Pikmin and White Pikmin. At least 21 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 Candypops, the new Pikmin generated can be used for the Violet Candypops. 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 Candypops are not limited to a certain number of White or Purple Pikmin total.