Pikmin 4 has captivated many with its charming world and strategic gameplay. In this title, you embark on your interstellar journey with the colorful Pikmins and encounter countless challenges that test your wit, reflexes, and game sense. Among all these challenges, the various epic boss fights act as the ultimate test of your skill and determination.
Whether it's a giant ball of smoke with eerie facial features or an agile lizard with a shimmering gold-covered back, every boss battle in Pikmin 4 promises an exhilarating gameplay experience. So, gear up for a thrilling ride through the world of Pikmin as we recount the toughest boss battles that will push your skills to their limits.
10 Foolix - Beware Of The Blob
Foolix is a creature shielded by a jelly-like blob. The frustrating aspect of the fight arises from Foolix's ability to throw the blob forward, capturing the player, Otachi, or Pikmins, creating an annoying situation.
To win, you must send 15 Pikmin to the creature's tail, pulling it out of its protective covering and exposing its vulnerable form. However, you need to stay cautious, as it pulls back the dispersed blob back to its body in an instant which can entrap you and your allies.
9 Waterwraith - Not What It Used To Be
The boss battle with Waterwraith presents a unique challenge as it is a translucent and shapeless enemy. It is not as strong as in the previous games, but you still need to watch out for this strange monster. The battle unfolds in two intense phases, requiring careful strategy.
The fact that Waterwraith only reacts to purple Pikmin makes it even more troublesome — that is, until it is stunned. Getting too close to this monster is seriously dangerous, as it delivers powerful flailing attacks.
8 Emperor Bulblax - Prepare For Trouble, Make It Double
Emperor Bulblax is one of the most annoying foes in Pikmin 4, especially because you have to deal with not one but two of these creatures. This boss uses a powerful body slam attack, which requires quick evasion. It also has an area-of-effect roar attack that scatters Otachi and your Pikmin, making the fight even harder.
To add to your troubles, you need to focus your strikes only on its face, as your Pikmin won't latch onto its mossy back. This challenging encounter demands smart tactics and precise timing to win.
7 Burrowing Snagret - A Triple Threat Encounter
This long-necked bird is furious, and you need to fight three of them simultaneously, which leaves the fighting arena really cramped. All three of these birds constantly attack you with their beaks and eat any Pikmin wandering in their vicinity, so make sure to call them back whenever you see an attack incoming.
The best time to attack these creatures is when their beaks get stuck in the ground or when they are trying to emerge from under the ground.
6 Snowflake Fluttertail - This Butterfly Ain't The Sweetest
In the challenging boss battle with Snowflake Fluttertail, you confront a flying butterfly-like creature amidst a frozen landscape with chilling winds. This formidable foe wields a whip-like sting, delivering constant swinging attacks that require precise timing to dodge.
Adding to the difficulty, it unleashes a chilling gusty attack, which covers a wide area and makes evasive maneuvers essential. To beat this beast, you must adapt swiftly, strategically navigating the icy battleground, and capitalize on windows of opportunity to counter.
5 Arctic Canon Beetle - Watch Out For The Cold!
The battle with Arctic Cannon Beetle puts you against an armored bug that glistens like a diamond, boasting extreme durability. This creature can only be harmed when it lifts its hard wings, revealing a vulnerable spot. The most annoying part of this battle is that it unfolds in a frozen environment, where bone-chilling air freezes Pikmin, and sharp icicles pose a constant threat from above. Additionally, the beetle uses a powerful inhaling attack that demands quick reflexes to avoid being sucked in.
4 Gildemander - Look Past The Gold
Gildemander is an agile lizard creature adorned with a gleaming golden back. To defeat this speedy creature, you must destroy three rubies concealed underneath the heavy gold on its back. Attacking any other part of its body is futile.
It demands precise aim and timing. Its swift movements add to the challenge, requiring you to be agile and observant. Unraveling the puzzle of its 'golden defense' and delivering precise strikes to the hidden rubies is the key to winning over this tough boss, making for an exhilarating encounter in the game.
3 Smoky Progg - The Eeriest Boss Fight
Smoky Progg is a massive ball of green smoke donning eerie facial features and two skinny limbs. This boss battle is one of the most challenging as it launches slow red projectiles that expand and covers a vast area upon impact with the ground.
Additionally, it relentlessly shakes off any Pikmin attempting to latch onto it, making sustained attacks difficult. Adding to the chaos, its frightening scream attack disorients the Pikmin, further complicating the battle. To win this battle, you must have quick reflexes and precise timing.
2 Groovy Longlegs - A Furious Disco Ball?
It sounds weird, but Groovy Longlegs is a colossal disco ball boss with four long legs, posing a bizarre but formidable challenge. The battle unfolds in three distinct phases. Initially, the giant disco ball emits a perplexing purple gas, causing Pikmin to become disoriented and uncontrollable. In the yellow phase, the creature goes into a frenzied stomping rampage, destroying anything away from its center. The final red phase intensifies the confusion, making it even harder to control and protect the Pikmin. This trippy encounter demands sharp reflexes and strategic planning to win this mind-bending showdown.
1 Ancient Sirehound - Belly Rubs For The Win
The Ancient Sirehound is undoubtedly the toughest and longest boss fight in Pikmin 4. This cavern battle has an absurd number of phases. The giant mutt with evil red eyes has a wide arsenal of physical and elemental attacks that are difficult to evade.
During this single confrontation, you have to deal with almost every form of attack that you must have faced in all of the previous boss fights combined while also avoiding the constant falling sharp rocks from above. To defeat this boss, you must attack its belly and fight your way through all of its phases.