Pikmin 4 – How To Defeat Horned Cannon Beetle | Boss Guide

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For us, Bosses are the highlight of Pikmin 4. They offer just enough challenge to test our combat skills, whilst also being large and imposing setpieces. They are visually outstanding, and every boss has to be tackled in a different way if you want to make it out on top. 

Whilst visually similar to the Arctic Canon Beetle, the Horned Cannon Beetle is its own unique beast. Neigh impervious to all attacks, and lacking in any obvious weakpoints, taking this gribbly down requires creative solutions. This guide is going to walk you through how to defeat the Horned Cannon Beetle, and walk away with zero casualties and a bunch of treasure. 

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You can find the Horned Cannon Beetle in the Cavern For Kings, a cave found in the Hero’s Hideaway. Like most bosses, the Horned Cannon Beetle is found at the end of the dungeon and you won’t be able to progress without beating it. This is due to the locked gate that only unlocks on the Beetles demise.

The Horned Cannon Beetle only has one real attack, but it can be quite the devastating blow if it lands. It will suck in air through its mouth before firing out a large stone. This attack has to danger points. Firstly, Pikmin caught in the inhalation will be killed, so standing in front of the Horner Cannon Beetle is not advised.

Secondly, the stone fired from its mouth will crush and kill any Pikmin. Due to the nature of the attack, we suspect Rock Pikmin will be able survive this attack, but we weren’t able to test it. 

Unlike the Arctic Cannon Beetle, the Horned Cannon Beetle does not expose its weakness whilst charging its attack. This