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| − | |name = Swamp Monster II |
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| + | |image = Swamp monster II screen.png |
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| + | |homeworld = [[Oozla]]{{cite|gc|[[Monsterpedia]]|name=Monsterpedia}} |
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| − | |image = [[File:Swamp Monster II monsterpedia.png|250px|Swamp Monster II as presented in [[Monsterpedia]].]] |
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| + | |offense = Tentacles, claws, spit, bite |
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| − | |health = 27 |
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| + | '''Swamp monster II''',<ref name="Monsterpedia"/> known previously as the '''Mysterious Tentacle Horror''' and '''Mother Beast''',<ref name="Monsterpedia"/> is an optional boss in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando|Going Commando]]''. It is an immense creature that lives in a lair underneath the [[Megacorp Outlet]] on planet [[Oozla]], and was responsible for spawning all the other [[mutant swamp beast]]s.<ref name="Monsterpedia"/> The beast can only be fought after the [[Gravity Boots]] are obtained, allowing [[Ratchet]] and [[Clank]] to climb a [[grav-ramp]] to a tube down to the beasts' lair. Defeating it will earn the [[Box Breaker]]. |
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| − | The '''Swamp Monster II''' was a dangerous creature living in the depths of [[Oozla]], beneath the swamp muck and under the [[Megacorp outlet]]. The Swamp Monster II was accessible once [[Ratchet]] obtained the [[Gravity Boots]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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+ | [[File:Behind the Hero, Part IV 2.png|thumb|Swamp monster II eating Captain Qwark from ''Behind the Hero''.]] |
| + | At some point, [[Captain Qwark]] fought swamp monster II. An image of him fighting and almost being swallowed by the monster is seen both in ''[[Behind the Hero]]'', and one of his flashbacks in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal|Up Your Arsenal]]'' when he remembers his true identity. |
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| − | Living underneath a [[Megacorp]] outpost in a large cavern, this creature was known to lay the eggs that hatched the [[Mutant Swamp Beast]]s. It was hidden until confronted by exploring [[Lombax]], Ratchet. Running over the many lily pads around its lair, Ratchet dodged the Swamp Monster as it tried to [[Death|kill]] him. It swam through the muck trying to strike Ratchet with its tentacles and claws, pinching its claws wildly, coughing up flying balls of smoky sludge, and chomping down on the Lombax, taking him inside its mouth briefly. After dealing a sufficient amount of damage to the beast, Ratchet killed it and caused it to sink into the muck. With its death, he also obtained the [[Box Breaker]]. |
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| + | Swamp monster II spawned the mutant swamp beasts,<ref name="Monsterpedia"/> and presumably had some connection to [[swamp monster I]]. Both of these preyed on the [[Megacorp]] employees after [[Angela Cross]] deactivated the outer perimeter defenses,{{cite|gc|script=Shopping Spree}} though swamp monster II did not directly prey on any, and did not leave the lair. |
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| − | ===''Behind the Hero''=== |
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| − | In one of the parts of ''[[Behind the Hero]]'', the Swamp Monster II can be seen eating [[Qwark]] alive (although it is unknown whether this actually happened to Qwark). |
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| + | After obtaining the Gravity Boots, Ratchet returned to Oozla and took the grav-ramp up to access a tube down to swamp monster II's lair. He confronted and defeated it, obtaining the Box Breaker. |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | *The Swamp Monster II was the second of its species encountered, the first being the [[Swamp Monster I]], which was the first boss in the game, showing only its eye stalk and tentacles extending from underneath the muck. |
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| − | *The image from ''Behind the Hero'' was shown in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal]]'' briefly when Qwark was having flashbacks of his past to regain his mind. |
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| − | *It appeared in a segment of ''[[Behind the Hero]]'', when the narrator was discussing the possibilities of what happened to the disappeared [[Copernicus Qwark|Captain Qwark]], one suggestion was that he "died heroically," using the Swamp Monster in a representation of Qwark being devoured. |
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| + | [[File:Swamp monster II concept art.png|thumb]] |
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| − | *There was a glitch during the boss battle. If a [[Decoy Glove|decoy]] was thrown onto a lilly pad, it would sometimes be invulnerable and the Swamp Monster would not stop trying to hit it until it or the decoy was destroyed. |
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| + | Swamp monster II has a similar body shape to the mutant swamp beasts it spawns, though it is far larger. It has a cone-shaped body, with a massive jaw, filled with serrated teeth. It has blue skin and a stubby tail, with three thin legs on each of its sides, and a single eye stalk. It has four large tentacles, the lower two have rows of red, thorn-like growths, and the upper two each have a single massive, red, crab claw, with spikes on the inner parts. It also tries to swallow enemies in its large mouth. The thin legs, stubby tail and tentacles allow it some degree of slow movement through the muddy water of its lair. |
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| − | *Another glitch allows you to face the swamp monster again in Challenge Mode, even if you already have the Box Breaker. Use the decoy glove to walk through the wall and go down the tunnel, and you can battle it again. This can only be done once per game. Trying this glitch again after you defeat it in the same game will result in Ratchet getting stuck halfway down the tunnel. |
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| − | *This glitch requires you to be in Challenge Mode. Using the First-person mode wall climbing glitch on the wall right next to the huge window in the Megacorp store, you'll go through the ceiling. If you try to go forward once you're above the ceiling, you'll fall a little and touch the huge rock on the other side of the window. This will trigger a cutscene, and you'll be battling Swamp Monster II. Using this glitch, it's possible to battle it even if you already have the Box Breaker. This also allows you to battle it without the use of Gravity Boots. Using this again in the same game after it's defeated will still get you to Swamp Monster II's place, but the monster won't be there and all the lily pads will be gone, so you'll sink into the swamp and die. |
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| − | *Throwing a decoy right next to the wall beside the big window will cause Swamp Monster II to keep trying to hit it when you actually battle it, if the decoy is still there during the battle. This will allow you to defeat it easily because it won't try to attack Ratchet, only the decoy that's behind the wall. It looks like it is trying to attack the wall because the decoy is on the other side. It will never really damage the decoy, so it will go on forever until you die or defeat it. When it tries to eat the decoy, nothing will happen and the monster will stop moving. Even though it's trying to get the decoy, it will face Ratchet when it swings it's tentacles or tries to eat the decoy. |
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| + | Swamp monster II is a fairly challenging optional boss, as it is very durable, and requires constant movement to avoid it, by hopping between lily pads. The boss is worth defeating, however, as the Box Breaker will significantly increase [[bolts]] earned when visiting worlds. It is entirely possible to defeat it as soon as the Gravity Boots are obtained, but it is best defeated as if at least the [[Minirocket Tube]], [[Plasma Coil]], or [[Bouncer]] have been purchased. Other useful weapons include the [[Synthenoids]], [[Miniturret Glove]]. [[Pulse Rifle]], [[Seeker Gun]], [[Chopper]], [[Blitz Gun]], and the [[Gravity Bomb]], provided they have all been upgraded. There are no [[ammo crate]]s in the lair, meaning that multiple weapons may be used up, and should be to whittle down its health. |
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| − | *''[[Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando]]'' {{1st}} |
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| − | *''[[Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal]]'' |
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| + | Swamp monster II has two main attacks: swinging its tentacle horizontally and spitting balls of sludge. The tentacle attack is slow and easy to dodge, as is the ball of sludge, though the ball can destroy lily pads. When enraged, it will swim quickly forwards, with its upper tentacles snapping their claws, and will eat Ratchet if getting close enough, then chew him, dealing damage over time, before spitting him out again. The difficulty lies in moving away fast enough to escape, as once swamp monster II gets close enough during this, eating Ratchet and dealing damage to him becomes unavoidable. Additionally, swamp monster II will sometimes swing its upper tentacles down and knock lily pads underwater. At some points, swamp monster II will dive underwater, and only its stalk will be visible; at the end of this, it will likely become enraged. |
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| + | The monster is defeated by hopping between lily pads and periodically turn around to fire weapons at it when possible. The real challenge becomes in avoiding being slowed down by falling into the swamp water, and in endurance. If the monster becomes too challenging, returning after purchasing [[Going Commando armor|armor]] or purchasing and upgrading more weapons may be necessary. |
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Revision as of 21:54, 17 April 2020
Template:Appearances
Swamp monster II,[1] known previously as the Mysterious Tentacle Horror and Mother Beast,[1] is an optional boss in Going Commando. It is an immense creature that lives in a lair underneath the Megacorp Outlet on planet Oozla, and was responsible for spawning all the other mutant swamp beasts.[1] The beast can only be fought after the Gravity Boots are obtained, allowing Ratchet and Clank to climb a grav-ramp to a tube down to the beasts' lair. Defeating it will earn the Box Breaker.
History
Swamp monster II eating Captain Qwark from Behind the Hero.
At some point, Captain Qwark fought swamp monster II. An image of him fighting and almost being swallowed by the monster is seen both in Behind the Hero, and one of his flashbacks in Up Your Arsenal when he remembers his true identity.
Swamp monster II spawned the mutant swamp beasts,[1] and presumably had some connection to swamp monster I. Both of these preyed on the Megacorp employees after Angela Cross deactivated the outer perimeter defenses,[2] though swamp monster II did not directly prey on any, and did not leave the lair.
After obtaining the Gravity Boots, Ratchet returned to Oozla and took the grav-ramp up to access a tube down to swamp monster II's lair. He confronted and defeated it, obtaining the Box Breaker.
Characteristics
Swamp monster II has a similar body shape to the mutant swamp beasts it spawns, though it is far larger. It has a cone-shaped body, with a massive jaw, filled with serrated teeth. It has blue skin and a stubby tail, with three thin legs on each of its sides, and a single eye stalk. It has four large tentacles, the lower two have rows of red, thorn-like growths, and the upper two each have a single massive, red, crab claw, with spikes on the inner parts. It also tries to swallow enemies in its large mouth. The thin legs, stubby tail and tentacles allow it some degree of slow movement through the muddy water of its lair.
Combat
Swamp monster II is a fairly challenging optional boss, as it is very durable, and requires constant movement to avoid it, by hopping between lily pads. The boss is worth defeating, however, as the Box Breaker will significantly increase bolts earned when visiting worlds. It is entirely possible to defeat it as soon as the Gravity Boots are obtained, but it is best defeated as if at least the Minirocket Tube, Plasma Coil, or Bouncer have been purchased. Other useful weapons include the Synthenoids, Miniturret Glove. Pulse Rifle, Seeker Gun, Chopper, Blitz Gun, and the Gravity Bomb, provided they have all been upgraded. There are no ammo crates in the lair, meaning that multiple weapons may be used up, and should be to whittle down its health.
Swamp monster II has two main attacks: swinging its tentacle horizontally and spitting balls of sludge. The tentacle attack is slow and easy to dodge, as is the ball of sludge, though the ball can destroy lily pads. When enraged, it will swim quickly forwards, with its upper tentacles snapping their claws, and will eat Ratchet if getting close enough, then chew him, dealing damage over time, before spitting him out again. The difficulty lies in moving away fast enough to escape, as once swamp monster II gets close enough during this, eating Ratchet and dealing damage to him becomes unavoidable. Additionally, swamp monster II will sometimes swing its upper tentacles down and knock lily pads underwater. At some points, swamp monster II will dive underwater, and only its stalk will be visible; at the end of this, it will likely become enraged.
The monster is defeated by hopping between lily pads and periodically turn around to fire weapons at it when possible. The real challenge becomes in avoiding being slowed down by falling into the swamp water, and in endurance. If the monster becomes too challenging, returning after purchasing armor or purchasing and upgrading more weapons may be necessary.