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Pikmin 4 - Gildemander Locations

Gildemander in Pikmin 4 is a boss that can be found in Doppelganger's Den. Learn Gildemander's location, the recommended Pikmin to use against it, how to beat it, as well as its weight and Sparklium value in this guide.

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Recommended Pikmin Against Gildemander

Use Red Pikmin, White Pikmin, and Ice Pikmin

Recommended Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Red PikminRed Pikmin Pikmin 4 - White PikminWhite Pikmin Pikmin 4 - Ice PikminIce Pikmin

Bring along Red Pikmin to deal as much damage as possible to Gildemander. Freeze using Ice Pikmin to extend the opening to attack. Finally, bring along White Pikmin to deal damage to Gildemander when it eats this Pikmin.

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How to Beat Gildemander

Steps to Beat Gildemander
Checkmark Step 1: Use Rush to Make the Gold Ores Drop from Its Back
Checkmark Step 2: Destroy All Three Rubies on Its Back
Checkmark Step 3: Place Bomb Rocks Near the Drops of Gold Ore

Use Rush to Make the Gold Ores Drop from Its Back

Gildemander has gold ores piled on its back. Use Rush to make these ores drop. Dropping all ores will expose three red rubies underneath.

Destroy All Three Rubies on Its Back

To defeat Gildemander, you need to destroy the three red rubies attached on its back. Whenever you get the chance, use Rush behind it to easily launch the Pikmin on these rubies.

Bring along lots of Red Pikmin to deal as much damage as possible. The Ice Pikmin help here as they extend the opening for you to attack.

Place Bomb Rocks Near the Drops of Gold Ore

When the gold ores drop, Gildemander will use its tongue to try and return them on its back.

A sneaky strategy you can do is place a Bomb Rock near the ores so when Gildemander uses its tongue, the bomb will attach to its mouth, dealing damage to Gildemander while also dropping the gold ores that are still attached.

With this in mind, you can also strategically place White Pikmin near these ores. Once Gildemander goes for them and swallows the Pikmin, it will receive damage at the expense of your White Pikmin getting eaten. Use this only as a last resort!

Gildemander Basic Info and Location

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Gildemander Overview
Pikmin 4 - Gildemander
Family Weight Sparklium Value Pikmin Yield
Amphibiland 20 20 30
Sci. Name Salamandra falsaurum
Locations ▸Doppelganger's Den
▸Cavern for a King
DalmoDalmo's Log Notice the gold sparkles on its back. In order to survive, this delight of a creature spends a mind-boggling amount of time collecting those special gold stones. Though it isn't real gold, it can confuse the sensors. That's another marvel of the natural world for you.
OlimarOlimar's Log The ore-like growth on its back is a coagulated bodily fluid that includes a substance similar to sparklium, which can make our mechanical sensors "go berserk," to use the technical term. This living ore emits a scent that lures the creatures' prey, so it's also important for their feeding process.
The lantern-like organ atop its head emits electromagnetic waves that are known to affect Pikmin and Onions, confusing them into thinking the Gildemander is their leader, allowing it to withdraw Pikmin directly from the Onion. However, it cannot go so far as to command them as a squad, so the Pikmin will often hide under cover and are able to avoid ingestion.
LouieLouie's Log The meat gives off a faint aroma similar to a hot pepper. The flavor itself is subtle and elegant. Chargrill the lantern until blackened, and you've got a nutritional superfood.

All Gildemander Locations

Gildemander Locations
Doppelganger's Den
Pikmin 4 - Gildemander Location
Sublevel 4
Cavern for a King
Pikmin 4 - Gildemander Location (Cavern for a King)
Sublevel 13

Gildemander is located in Doppelganger's Den and Cavern for a King.

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