Skuttler

Skuttler

ボックン

Bokkun

First Appearance: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Latest Appearance: Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) Affiliation(s): Medusa Enemy Type: Grounded

Skuttlers (ボックン Bokkun) are odd, lumbering creatures that like to attack in groups. Like Kobils in the original Kid Icarus, Skuttlers are said to be the basic soldiers of the Underworld Army.

Appearances

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Skuttlers are new enemies introduced in this adventure, seemingly replacing Kobils as Medusa's primary ground force. They are among the first enemies revealed to have multiple variations of their physical appearance as well as their attack strategy. These monsters are among the game's most common enemies, appearing in almost every chapter revealed so far.

Characteristics

Skuttlers are extremely violent creatures that prefer to roam in groups. Although there are four variants of this monster, all of them share many similar characteristics, including a dark purple skin tone and a large white head with cross-bones printed on it.

Normal Skuttler

This class of Skuttler is quick on its feet and carries a bone club to attack with and a small shield for defense. They are among the fastest ground-based enemies that Pit will encounter, and will not hesitate to sprint after him once he's been spotted. These Skuttlers have also been shown to move in erratic patterns, often times randomly running around a room before closing in to attack. This variant is discernible by its single red eye with a small pupil.

Skuttler Cannoneer

This Skuttler prefers to attack from a distance, and carries a large cannon over its right shoulder. Although this variety of Skuttler can't run fast like its red-eyed cousins, it actually has tremendous jumping ability. The cannons that they carry can launch both fast-moving lasers and slower-moving missiles that can home in on enemies. Due to the heavy weight of these weapons, this version of Skuttler can potentially lose its balance if attacked in quick succession. This variant is discernible by its single green eye with a cross-shaped pupil.

Tribal Skuttler

These Skuttlers wear three colorful feathers on their heads, and carry a large purple club decorated with a skull, and lighted with a blue fire. They also appear to be even bigger than the Normal and Cannon Skuttler. Tribal Skuttlers share the same trait of a red eye with typical Skuttlers.

Suit of Skuttler

These Skuttlers hide within suits of armor that they can attack from. They can only be harmed by attacking them from behind, where the monster's body is exposed.

Trivia

• Skuttlers are likely named after the members of scuttling gangs that formed during the late 1900s. The fact that these creatures are among the few that can attack with a melee weapon, as well as the symbolic cross-bones on their heads further prove their similarity to skuttler groups.