How to Beat Arctic Cannon Beetle

Arctic Cannon Beetle in Pikmin 4 is a boss that can be found in Subzero Sauna and Cavern for a King. Learn Arctic Cannon Beetle's location, the recommended Pikmin to use against it, how to beat it, as well as its weight and Sparklium value in this guide.

Recommended Pikmin Against Arctic Cannon Beetle

Use Red, White, and Ice Pikmin

Recommended Pikmin
Red Pikmin	White Pikmin	Ice Pikmin

Bring along Red Pikmin to deal damage as much as possible to Arctic Cannon Beetle. It's also helpful to have Ice Pikmin to dissipate the cold air around the area.

Lastly, this cave is where you can acquire White Pikmin through a white Candypop Bud. Having this Pikmin out for Arctic Cannon Beetle to inhale will deal damage to it. Be warned; you will lose the Pikmin you baited when it gets eaten.

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How to Beat Arctic Cannon Beetle

Steps to Beat Arctic Cannon Beetle
Step 1: Destroy All Three Ice Blocks Step 2: Use Rush When It Exposes Its Back Step 3: Sacrifice White Pikmin for Damage

Destroy All Three Ice Blocks

Before engaging Arctic Cannon Beetle, be sure to destroy all three ice blocks in the arena. This will dissipate the cold air in it, making it easier to fight without your Pikmin freezing.

Use Rush When It Exposes Its Back

Charge up Oatchi's Rush and wait until Arctic Cannon Beetle lifts its wings up, exposing its back. Then, charge into it to attach all of your Pikmin, dealing significant damage, especially with Red Pikmin.

Sacrifice White Pikmin for Damage

For added damage, when Arctic Cannon Beetle inhales everything in front of it, have some White Pikmin stand in front of it. When they're eaten, Arctic Cannon Beetle will take some damage. However, take note that doing this will eliminate all of the White Pikmin that were baited. Only use this as your last resort.

Arctic Cannon Beetle Basic Info and Location

Overview

Arctic Cannon Beetle Overview
Family	Weight	Sparklium Value	Pikmin Yield
Lithopod	30	20	50
Sci. Name	Granitus frostitum
Locations	▸Subzero Sauna ▸Cavern for a King
Dalmo's Log	A beautiful armored bug that sparkles like a diamond. The sight of it busily tromping along...the way it sucks in air and spews out snowballs... Everything about it is remarkable! While standing transfixed by its stunning appearance, you'll end up covered in snow for sure!
Olimar's Log	Upon reaching maturity, the blowhole on its head closes, leaving in its place the pointed crest of the Arctic Cannon Beetle's shell. In order to get enough food in nutrient-deficient environments, adult specimens start breathing through their mouths. Some experts have posited that this adaptation caused the species to lose territorial competitions with the Armored Cannon Larva, driving it into colder environments. Though this Beetle has increased suction strength, it must ventilate via a spiracle on its abdomen and open its shell to avoid rapid body inflation.
Louie's Log	Boil the meaty legs until fully cooked, then drizzle with a generous amount of lemon juice. Once the juice has seeped its way into the muscle fibers, suck the meat out of the shell with one big slurp.

All Arctic Cannon Beetle Locations

Arctic Cannon Beetle Locations
Subzero Sauna	Sublevel 3
Cavern for a King	Sublevel 4

Arctic Cannon Beetle is located in Subzero Sauna and Cavern for a King.

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