Skuttler

Skuttler

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

Skuttlers are odd, lumbering creatures that like to attack in groups. Not much else is known about these monsters, aside from there being multiple variations of them. One version has a red eye and is only capable of melee attacks, while the second version has a green eye and carries a powerful laser cannon on its shoulder, allowing it to attack Pit from a distance

Appearances

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Skuttlers are new enemies introduced in this adventure. Based on footage from E3, they are believed to be the minions of Dark Lord Gaol and are abundant in Magna and the Dark Lord, but have also been seen in The Return of Palutena. They are also among the first enemies revealed to have multiple variations of their physical appearance as well as their attack strategy.

Characteristics

Skuttlers are extremely violent creatures that prefer to roam the dreary halls of Gaol's Castle. Although there are three variants of this monster, both 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.

Cannon Skuttler

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.

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.