Fiery Dweevil

Fiery Dweevil
Appears in	Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Mandarachnia napalmens
Family	Dweevil
Areas	Giant's Hearth
Caves	Subterranean Complex, Bulblax Kingdom, Citadel of Spiders, Submerged Castle, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den, Engulfed Castle, Seafloor Resort, Ultimate Testing Range
Challenge Mode stages	Dweevil Nest, Hazard Training, Abduction Den
Dandori Challenge stages	Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battle stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Disperses fire

The Fiery Dweevil (ベニショイグモ^?, lit.: "Crimson Carrying Spider") is an enemy in Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 4. Dweevils like to pick up treasures and defeated enemies and put them on their bodies. When there is something on their body, they can't be damaged by Pikmin or leaders until the body or treasure is taken off. To take it off the body, just throw Pikmin on the Dweevil's body or punch it several times. This particular species of Dweevil, when agitated by attacks, will release searing flames that will set Pikmin on fire. This makes Red Pikmin,Bulbmin or Glow Pikmin the best choices in battle. However, since Purple Pikmin can stun any common Dweevil, they will also work well.

Stats

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	3	6	5^{[note 1]}	× 2	150	No
	2	4	3	× 2	300	No

^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Members of the dweevil family are known for carrying objects of astounding size on their backs, then mimicking them. The fiery dweevil is one species in this family. Generally, this is a very gentle insect that feeds on grass nectars, but when faced with danger the fiery dweevil ignites flammable internal gasses, juts out its jaw, and spews scorching flames. As this clearly makes it a rather dangerous insect, it is best not to linger directly in front of it.”

Louie's notes

“The search for a gourmet, high-protein salad-topping alternative to bacon bits is over! Grind this spicy dweevil into tasty micro-chunks and toss them generously over your salad to add instant flair AND flavor!”

Dalmo's Notes

“That perfectly polished crimson color—like something hand finished by a true master craftsman—is a feast for the eyes. This brilliant color is actually made through layer upon layer of very fine fibers being stacked together. Nature is the most skilled crafter!”

Olimar's Notes (Pikmin 4)

“Members of the Dweevil family are known for carrying objects of astounding size on their backs, then mimicking them. The Fiery Dweevil is one species in this family.

Generally, this is a very gentle insect that feeds on grass nectars, but when faced with danger, the Fiery Dweevil ignites flammable internal gasses, juts out its jaw, and spews scorching flames.

As this clearly makes it a rather dangerous insect, it is best not to linger directly in front of it.”

Louie's Notes (Pikmin 4)

“The search for a gourmet, high-protein salad-topping alternative to bacon bits is over! Grind this spicy Dweevil into tasty microchunks, then toss them generously over your salad to add instant flair AND flavor!”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide

“Flame-generating Dweevils set non-red Pikmin on fire with their attacks and send them running in all directions. The best way to beat them is to use fire-resistant attackers. Carefully aim then hurl red Pikmin at the Dweevils' bodies and keep attacking until they're toast.”

Behavior

Fiery Dweevils scurry about randomly and take no note of the presence of any leader or Pikmin if left undisturbed. When provoked one will attempt to defend itself by releasing fire below it. The fire will scatter any attacking Pikmin (excluding Red Pikmin and Bulbmin) and will kill them if they are not whistled back to a leader over a period of time. Fiery Dweevils are frail creatures and will die quickly if attacked by even a few Pikmin, or by the punches from a leader.

When a treasure or a corpse of another creature is nearby, a Fiery Dweevil will lift it up onto its head and carry it, making it impossible for Pikmin to collect until it is broken free. When a Dweevil has an item in its possession, it will stay at rest, crouching down, appearing as if it is only the item, until it is approached by a leader or Pikmin, at which point it will stand up and run away.

Strategy

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

Take a decent-sized group of Pikmin (preferably Red Pikmin or Bulbmin) and run up to the Dweevil. You should try to position yourself to where the Dweevil will try to turn to. Throw your Pikmin as fast as possible onto the Dweevil while it's still turning, and you should be able to kill it before it can get agitated. If it does attack, make sure no Pikmin are left underneath the creature, to avoid being set ablaze. Alternatively, you could throw a few Purple Pikmin at it, making sure the Pikmin will be able to land on the Dweevil. With four or five Purples, you should be able to kill it without any trouble, especially because Purples always stun Dweevils.

Another strategy is to use leaders, which is ultimately safer. Run up to it and attack it until it starts glowing. If the Scorch Guard has already been acquired, keep attacking; if not, run away before it attacks, then run back when the flames extinguish and continue the assault.

Technical information

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`fireotakara`
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	150
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	30
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.1
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.1
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.5
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.01
fp06	速度	Move speed	80
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.25
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	200
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	75
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	200
fp13	視界角度	FOV	180
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	300
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	90
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	250
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	25
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	25
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	25
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	60
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	0
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	50
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	75
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	4
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	50
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	50
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	25
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	5
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	1 (100%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	5
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Shake mode 1 – hit count	6
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	5
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	12
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	10
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	17
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	20
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	22
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	オタカラライフ	Unknown (damage needed until treasure falls off?)	80
fp10	ノーマルアタック	Unknown (normal attack?)	1
fp11	オタカラアタック	Unknown (treasure attack?)	1.25
fp21	オタカラキャッチ	Unknown	2.5

Other information

Size: Leg span: 54mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #37

Naming

See more: Dweevil family#Naming.

Common name: Fiery Dweevil. This creature is called "fiery" due to its fiery attacks.
Japanese nickname: ベニショイグモ^?. It translates to "Crimson Carrying Spider", referring to how it carries things on its back, and how it is red.
Japanese name: セオイカナエグモ^?, lit.: "Carrying Ding Spider". It is shared with the Anode, Hydro, Munge and Volatile Dweevils.
Scientific name: Mandarachnia napalmens. Napalmens is similar to the English word "napalm", a sticky and flammable substance often used by the military.
Internal names: Internally, this beast is called fireotakara, with "otakara" meaning "treasure".
Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ベニショイグモ^? Beni Shoi Gumo	Crimson Carrying Spider
Chinese (traditional)	豔紅背蛛 Yànhóng Bèizhū	Bright Red Carrying Spider
Chinese (simplified)	艳红背蛛 Yànhóng Bèizhū	Bright Red Carrying Spider
Dutch	Vlammende tooiwagen
French	Araknéak Embrasé Araknéak embrasé (Pikmin 4)	Burning Dweevil Burning dweevil (Pikmin 4)
German	Glutarak	Ember Dweevil	The “arak” part means dweevil
Italian	Opiliode igneo	Fiery dweevil
Korean	빨강업어거미 Ppalgang-Eobeo-Geomi	Red Carrying Spider
Portuguese	Flamaranha	Flamepider	The name is a portmanteau of "flama" (flame) and "aranha" (spider)
Spanish	Llamaraña	Flamepider	The name is a portmanteau of "llama" (flame) and "araña" (spider)

Gallery

A Fiery Dweevil in Pikmin 2's Piklopedia.
A Fiery Dweevil attacking by shooting fire from its bottom.
The Piklopedia icon of the Fiery Dweevil in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
The elemental Dweevils' e-card, #41.

Trivia

The Fiery Dweevil was one of four enemies that were planned for the roulette wheel in Pikmin 2's 2-Player Battle, but ended up being removed. It would've paired with the Hydro Dweevil. The remaining two enemies are the Spotty Bulbear, and the Antenna Beetle.