Waterwraith (The Non-Existent Entity) Boss Guide for the Engulfed Castle

Waterwraith in Pikmin 4 is the Nonexistent Entity and the Engulfed Castle boss. Learn Waterwraith's location, its weight, sparklium value and how to beat Waterwraith in this guide!

Recommended Pikmin Against Waterwraith (Non-Existent Entity)

Use Purple Pikmin

Recommended Pikmin
Purple Pikmin

Waterwraith, being a Nonexistent Entity, can only be damaged by the gravitational powers of Purple Pikmin while it's transparent. Make sure to avoid losing any of them during the battle!

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How to Beat Waterwraith (Non-Existent Entity)

Steps to Beat Waterwraith
Step 1: Create 10 Purple Pikmin Step 2: Ride on Oatchi Step 3: Throw Purple Pikmin When Transparent Step 4: Attack With All Pikmin When Dark Step 5: Keep Using Purple Pikmin During Second Phase

Create 10 Purple Pikmin

Waterwraith can only be defeated once you reach Sublevel 5 of the Engulfed Castle.

Before starting the fight against the Nonexistent Entity, you'll be greeted with two Purple Candypop Buds. Throw any of your Pikmin here to get 10 Purple Pikmin. Use these Purple Pikmin to flatten the entrance before proceeding.

Ride on Oatchi

Before you get close to the egg in the middle, make sure to ride on Oatchi first! Riding on Oatchi is a great way to avoid having your Pikmin too spread out, reducing the risk they'll be flattened by Waterwraith's rollers.

How to Ride Oatchi

Throw Purple Pikmin When Transparent

When transparent, Waterwraith only reacts to Purple Pikmin. Throw one near it to stun it and change its color. This will leave it vulnerable to attack. Make sure not to stay too close, as it can flail around and damage you when it recovers.

Attack With All Pikmin When Dark

While it's stunned, Waterwraith will change into a darker color and can now be attacked by any Pikmin. It's still best to start with Purple Pikmin, as they deal more damage. Avoid using Rush or Charge since the rollers can't be damaged.

Keep Using Purple Pikmin During Second Phase

After destroying its road rollers, the fight enters the second phase. Fortunately, it isn't as threatening and will tend to run away instead. Just throw a Purple Pikmin near it or when it gets exhausted, then go all out with your attacks!

Waterwraith (Non-Existent Entity) Piklopedia Entry and Location

Overview

Waterwraith Overview
Family	Weight	Sparklium Value	Pikmin Yield
???	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Sci. Name	Amphibio sapiens
Locations	▸Engulfed Castle ▸Cavern for a King
Dalmo's Log	A living thing is a living thing, even if it transcends our understanding. This unnerving creature is translucent and has no actual physical body to speak of. Yet, somehow, it clutches its rollers with zealous devotion. It's both eerie and fascinating, don't you agree?
Olimar's Log	All that is known about this creature stems from a few sightings deep underground. All reported sightings feature the same core set of details: a giant, viscous form with a clear, hazy sheen not unlike hard candy. One theory holds that it may be the ectoplasmic incarnation of a kind of psychic phenomenon, but as is usually the case with such theories, it is very difficult to prove. All witnesses report being suddenly overcome with fear upon sighting the creature, approaching a state of panic and near insanity. In fact, every report contains an inordinate amount of extremely vague details, which has led to suspicions that exhaustion and fear have caused some simple natural phenomenon to be viewed as a living creature.
Louie's Log	Inedible. Known to cause mass hysteria, followed by leg spasms and internal thunderings.

All Waterwraith Locations

Waterwraith Locations
Engulfed Castle	Sublevel 5
Cavern for a King	Sublevel 16

Waterwraith is located in Engulfed Castle while two Waterwraiths can be found in Cavern for a King.

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Behavior

Waterwraith Behavior
Constantly Moves Kills Everything In Its Way Attempts to Follow

The Waterwraith is a creature that constantly moves around and hinders you from efficiently accomplishing tasks. It sports two cylindrical bars that it uses to move around and instantly kill Pikmin, who fails to move out of its way.

If it spots you, it will follow you to run you and your Pikmin over. But due to its large size, it doesn't fit in a lot of areas, prompting it to continue moving around until it runs into you again.

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