Using This Guide

Learn how to beat Pikmin 3 Deluxe with this comprehensive guide. Discover tips, strategies, and a 15-day walkthrough to collect all fruit and defeat the final boss.

This guide is designed to help you complete the main story of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, collect all 66 pieces of fruit, and defeat the final boss within 15 days. While not the absolute shortest completion time, following this walkthrough will provide a solid understanding of efficient gameplay and help you achieve impressive results.

Consider the expectations set by this guide as a benchmark. The walkthrough is designed to be achievable, and if you find yourself struggling to complete a day's tasks, feel free to split them over two days. The game allows for flexibility, and even a 20-day run is a commendable accomplishment.

If you believe you can accomplish more within a given day than what's outlined, don't hesitate to try! This guide highlights potential areas for improvement, and with refinements, a full fruit run might even be possible in 13 days. The ultimate challenge is to see how quickly you can clear Pikmin 3 with all fruit collected, with online leaderboards suggesting times around 11-12 days.

Don't get discouraged if you don't achieve these times immediately. Practice and thorough analysis are key. Watching replays of your gameplay on the Gamepad can help identify unnecessary idle time and refine your routes.

Inside this guide, you will find:

• The locations of all 66 Fruits and 10 Secret Memos, with easy-to-follow instructions for obtaining them.
• A detailed 15-Day Walkthrough to help you achieve impressive in-game feats.
• Strategies for quickly and easily defeating every enemy.
• Guidance on how to overcome bosses in record times and earn platinum medals in mission mode, often accompanied by full HD videos with commentary.
• Tips to get ahead on the leaderboards and maximize your Pikmin 3 experience.