There are plenty of Raw Materials that you can get throughout Pikmin 4. However, if you’re unsure of where to get them, this guide will explain how you can get your hands on Raw Materials in the game, and the various things you can use Raw Materials for in Pikmin 4.
Let’s get into all there is to know about farming Raw Materials in Pikmin 4.
Where to get Raw Materials in Pikmin 4
Raw Materials are necessary if you want to craft items in Pikmin 4, and can be found in various places throughout the game. Specifically, there are six different methods to get light blue crystals.
The first method includes simply looking for Raw Material piles. These will be visible across the surface of the planet and in caves and Pikmin can then carry them back to the base if you find them.
When exploring the planet, you may come across some dirt mounds. If you dig up the dirt mounds, you may find yourself striking lucky and getting Raw Materials.
You can throw Pikmin at the dirt mounds to get them to dig the materials out and take them back to the base. The dirt hills will respawn, and you will be able to get more resources out of it, too.
Destroying Obstacles is another great way to get Raw Materials. These include walls, gates and hydro jellies.
By using the correct type of Pikmin to destroy them, you will be rewarded for your efforts. If you have the correct abilities for Oatchi, you can also use his abilities to destroy the obstacles.
Defeating enemies can reward you, but it’s not the most efficient way of getting Raw Materials in Pikmin 4. By defeating Blowhogs, Bullhogs, and Sheagrubs, you can get a random number of Raw Materials. However, you may lose more than you could gain.
One of the most rewarding things you can do in Pikmin 4 is complete side quests. Side quests will give you a significant amount of Raw Materials that you can use.
Once you have 100% completion for Cavern for a King, you will then be given the opportunity to defeat the Sublevel 10 boss in Cavern for a King. For every successful time, you beat the boss, you are rewarded with 20 Raw Materials.
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How to use Raw Materials in Pikmin 4
If you have gathered a sufficient amount of Raw Materials in Pikmin 4 but aren’t sure what to use them for, don’t panic. There are plenty of uses for them.
Once you have rescued Russ the Scientist, you will be able to utilise them.
Russ can convert them into useful equipment, such as a Scorch Guard for Oatchi. They can also be turned into helpful healing items, such as Scrummy Bones for Oatchi to heal when he is in peril.
There are plenty of other helpful items that can be crafted using Raw Materials throughout Pikmin 4.
That’s everything you need to know about using Raw Materials in Pikmin 4.
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