Pikmin 4 Dandori Battle Guide

While Pikmin is known for its single-player campaign, Pikmin 4 greatly expands on the multiplayer options. This includes a co-op mode for the campaign and a new multiplayer mode, Dandori Battle. I found myself drawn to Dandori Battle after only a few rounds and began testing my strategic skill in it. If you feel a bit scared of diving into this mode, I have some tips and tricks to help you out.

Tips and Tricks for Dandori Battle in Pikmin 4

Dandori Battle is a competitive multiplayer mode. The goal is to collect objects around the map and bring them back to your Onion. The team that has the most points at the end will be victorious. While this sounds simple, there is actually a lot more going on in Dandori Battles than meets the eye. Here are some tips and tricks to help you learn Dandori Battle in Pikmin 4.

Manage Your Pikmin and Oatchi

There are two components to successfully winning Dandori Battle, and these are your Pikmin and Oatchi. Keeping track of where your Pikmin are and how many you have is crucial. While it can be tempting to spread out and collect as many resources as you can, I recommend keeping some for defense.

The same is true of Oatchi. Oatchi can be used as a mount or to collect and attack. I recommend focusing on grabbing nuggets, fruits, and defeating the enemies around your base first. From here, you can push out into the middle territory and contest the prizes there.

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Sabotage Your Opponent

Sometimes, it is better to send Pikmin out to pester your opponent. This is especially true when Sneak Bombs spawn. Send your Pikmin to deliver this explosive to your opponent's base, then claim the drops from it to increase your Pikmin speed.

You should also keep an eye out for stray Pikmin carrying items for your opponent. You can use this opportunity to use your own Pikmin and steal these. Another option is to attack their Oatchi and leave them without this companion.

Don't Get Overwhelmed

The first time I played Dandori Battle, I was quickly overwhelmed and ran around like a chicken with its head cut off. I recommend playing the Trial Stage until you learn to master controlling several groups of Pikmin and focusing on multiple tasks at one time. Don't feel any rush to push through each stage.

That said, it is best to formulate a plan for each stage ahead of time, though some goals can remain the same. I typically focus on clearing nearby objectives, then heading into the middle and harassing my opponent. Keep an eye out for double point opportunities, and always be ready to attack with or defend against a Sneak Bomb.

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How to play Dandori Battle in Pikmin 4

Dandori Battle is a chaotic but thrilling multiplayer match in Pikmin 4. It can be played against the CPU or with other players. There are a variety of stages, each with different layouts and objectives. You can customize the various settings listed below in Dandori Battle in Pikmin 4. You can even choose from your custom character or one of the ones you have unlocked in story mode.

• Player Settings
  • P1 vs. CPU
  • P1 vs. P2
  • P1 & P2 vs. CPU
• Battle Settings
  • Pikmin Type
  • Bonus Finds
  • Mystery Capsules
  • Sneak Bombs
• Difficulty
  • Super Sweet
  • Kinda Sweet
  • Normal
  • Kinda Spicy
  • Ultra Spicy

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