| Poltergeist | Ancient Poltergeist | Strong Poltergeist | The Brain |
The Ancient Poltergeist (known as Boffin Elder in British English version) is a variant of the Poltergeist and a mid-boss in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.
Physical description
The Ancient Poltergeist resembles regular Poltergeists, except the Ancient Poltergeist use the same blue palette as Hiders, and has a cyan brain.
Dark Moon Quest
The Ancient Poltergeist's introduction.
In "Underground Expedition", after exploring the Tomb, Luigi finds the minute hand for the clock in the Clock Tower Gate, only to have it being taken away by the Ancient Poltergeist, leaving Luigi alone with three Mummy Greenies to fight.
In "Roundhouse Brawl", Luigi sees the Ancient Poltergeist toying with the minute hand and using telekinesis to levitate some bricks in the Roundhouse. While Luigi finds another way to get to the other side of the Roundhouse, the Ancient Poltergeist will examine Luigi from afar. Once Luigi reaches the Ancient Poltergeist, he taunts Luigi and dives into the turntable before the fight commences.
Battle
The battle starts with the Ancient Poltergeist in a sandstorm and launching a bomb at Luigi. Once he is exposed, Luigi should be quick to capture him. However, once he reaches 80 HP, a Sneaker will scare Luigi, losing his grip on the Ancient Poltergeist. After the Sneaker is captured, the Ancient Poltergeist dives into the turntable again and creates another sandstorm, launching two bombs at Luigi. After he is exposed Luigi should react quickly to capture him again. Once he reaches 40 HP, another Sneaker will scare Luigi, and must be captured. As the Ancient Poltergeist dives into the turntable again, he'll launch six bombs at Luigi, and summon two Sneakers. It is recommended to capture the two Sneakers and the Ancient Poltergeist all at once. Once the Ancient Poltergeist so captured, Luigi can pull the rope to draw the bridge down and collect the minute hand.
Powers and abilities
- Telekinesis: The Ancient Poltergeist have telekinesis, and can throw bricks at Luigi, dealing 10 damage.
- Harenkinesis: The Ancient Poltergeist has the ability to control sand, as he is shown to be able to create a dust devil that deals 20 damage to Luigi.
- Invisibility: The Ancient Poltergeist can become invisible.
- Sneaker Summoning: While being captured, the Ancient Poltergeist can summon Sneakers to aid him.
Ghost Container description
"This Ancient Poltergeist was hiding one of the clock hands from the Clock Tower Gate. Over the years he has learned to control not just air, but sand as well!"- "This ancient poltergeist was hiding one of the clock hands from the clock tower gate. Over the years he has learnt to control not just air, but sand as well!"
Mission appearances
| Old Clockworks | ||||||||||||
| C-1. "A Timely Entrance": | Indirectly Mentioned | |||||||||||
| C-2. "Underground Expedition": | Debut | |||||||||||
| "C-3. "Roundhouse Brawl": | Appears | |||||||||||
| C-4. "Play Catch": | Absent | |||||||||||
| C-5. "Piece at Last": | Absent | |||||||||||
| C-Boss. "Showtime": | Absent | |||||||||||
| C-Bonus. "Outlandish Interruption": | Absent | |||||||||||
Trivia
- The Ancient Poltergeist was never even mentioned before the game's release.
- He is the only mini-boss to not use the mini-boss battle theme, and instead uses one of the three ghost themes played in the Old Clockworks.
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Cerebropio arcaico | Archaic Poltergeist (Cerebropio is the Spanish name for Poltergeist) |
| French | Cérébrus Antique | Cerebrus is probably derived from cérebral(brainy) and antique mean old |
| Dutch | Oeroude klopgeest | Ancient Poltergeist |
| German | Uralter Poltergeist | Ancient Poltergeist |
| Italian | Poltergeist antico | Ancient Poltergeist |
