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The '''Shrewd Possessor''' ('''Scornful Possessor''' in the British English version) is the fourth [[Possessor]] boss [[Luigi]] faces in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. The Possessor's American name is a pun, as shrewd means piercingly cold.


The '''Shrewd Possessor''' ('''Scornful Possessors''' in PAL version) is the fourth boss [[Luigi]] faces in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''. He is first encountered in the [[Secret Mine]]'s [[Workshop]] where he is seen trying to harass a [[Fuzzball]]. When Luigi faces the Possessor, he will take control of the frozen ground below him, in an attempt to escape with the Dark Moon piece, causing Luigi to chase it down the pit. The Shrewd Possessor holds the fifth [[Dark Moon]] piece.
It is first encountered in the [[Secret Mine]]'s [[Workshop (Secret Mine)|Workshop]] where it is seen trying to harass a [[fuzzball]]. When [[Luigi]] faces the Possessor, it will take control of the frozen ground below it, in an attempt to escape with the [[Dark Moon]] piece, causing Luigi to chase it down the pit. The Shrewd Possessor holds the fifth Dark Moon piece.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:ShrewdPossessor2.png|220px|thumb|left|The Shrewd Possessor as an icy monster.]]
[[File:ShrewdPossessor2.png|220px|thumb|left|The Shrewd Possessor as an icy monster]]
When possessing ice, the Possessor resembles a large, icy face with a big jaw and two gray eyes.
When possessing ice, the Possessor resembles a large, icy face with a big jaw and two gray eyes.


When not being shielded by ice, the Shrewd Possessor is thin, white, multilayered skin ghost. This Possessor has four horns: two horns that curve outward and a horn on each of those horns that protrude sideways.
When not being shielded by ice, the Shrewd Possessor is a thin, white, multilayered skin ghost. This Possessor has four horns: two horns that curve outward and a horn on each of those horns that protrude sideways.
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==Battle==
==Battle==
[[File:ShrewdPossessor4.png|thumb|250px|Luigi battling the Shrewd Possessor.]]
[[File:ShrewdPossessor4.png|thumb|250px|Luigi battling the Shrewd Possessor]]
The Shrewd Possessor will not directly attack Luigi. Instead, it will spiral down the Frozen Pit clockwise while shielding itself with ice sheets. If Luigi destroys the ice shield, it will stop spinning and attempt to eat Luigi.
The ice face does not directly attack Luigi. Instead, it spirals down the Frozen Pit clockwise while shielding itself with ice sheets. If Luigi destroys the ice shield, it stops spinning and attempts to eat Luigi.


While not possessing the ice, the Shrewd Possessor will try ramming his face into Luigi three times. Unlike the previous Possessors, this Possessor travels randomly through portals. After its third charge, it will be stunned momentarily. It is possible for Luigi to stun it and start capturing it before it can attack.
While not possessing the ice, the Shrewd Possessor tries ramming into Luigi three times. Unlike the previous Possessors, this Possessor travels randomly through portals. After his third charge, it is stunned momentarily. It is possible for Luigi to stun it and start capturing it before it can attack.


Unlike previous battles, Luigi will be sitting atop the [[Bomb Sled]]. The Possessor will protect itself with ice sheets. These sheets must be destroyed using the machine. Each time a bomb is used, the Bomb Sled overheats slightly, and the Possessor moves down further. The Possessor is invincible even if it's hit with a bomb. The only way to damage the Shrewd Possessor is to destroy all the ice sheets protecting him. This will cause him to fly into a rage and attempt to eat Luigi. During this time, his mouth will be open. If a bomb is shot into the Possessor's mouth before he can hit Luigi, the bomb will destroy the ice protecting the boss and reveal his true form. If the Possessor's charge comes in contact with the machine, it will significantly overheat. If the Bomb Sled overheats, Luigi automatically gets a [[Game Over]]. If Luigi takes too long destroying the ice sheets or keeps missing, the possessor will fully rebuild the broken ice sheets. The Bomb Sled will not cool down from this. With each phase change, though, the machine goes back to normal and the Shrewd Possessor will get an extra sheet of ice protecting his face. Repeating this process three times will earn Luigi a victory.
Unlike previous battles, Luigi is sitting atop a [[sled-mounted shooter]]. The ice face protects itself with ice sheets. These sheets must be destroyed using the machine. Each time a bomb is used, the machine overheats slightly, and the Possessor moves down further. The ice face is invincible even if it is hit with a bomb. The only way to damage the ice face is to destroy all the ice sheets protecting it. This causes it to fly into a rage and attempt to eat Luigi. During this time, its mouth is open. If a bomb is shot into the ice face's mouth before it can hit Luigi, the bomb destroys the ice protecting the Possessor and reveal its true form. If the ice face's charge comes in contact with the machine, it significantly overheats. If the machine overheats, Luigi automatically gets a [[Game Over]]. If Luigi takes too long destroying the ice sheets or keeps missing, the ice face fully rebuilds the broken ice sheets. The machine does not cool down from this. With each phase change, the machine goes back to normal and the ice face gets an extra sheet of ice protecting it. Repeating this process three times earns Luigi a victory.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:ShrewdPossessor3.png|Luigi launches a bomb into the mouth of the Possessor.
Chilly Ride LMDM.png|Open for a shot.
File:ShrewdPossessor5.png|The Shrewd Possessor attempts to ram into Luigi.
ShrewdPossessor3.png|Luigi launches a bomb into the mouth of the Possessor.
File:ShrewdPossessor6.png|Luigi vacuums the Possessor and obtains the Dark Moon piece.
ShrewdPossessor5.png|The Shrewd Possessor attempts to ram into Luigi.
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ShrewdPossessor6.png|Luigi vacuums the Possessor and obtains the Dark Moon piece.
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==Ghost Container description==  
==Ghost Container description==  
''This possessor turned into a huge icy monster and tried to escape with the Dark Moon piece by tunnelling down through the Secret Mine. I thought Luigi was a goner for sure! ''
''This possessor turned into a huge icy monster and tried to escape with the Dark Moon piece by tunnelling down through the Secret Mine. I thought Luigi was a goner for sure!''


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=クアート
|JapR=Kuāto
|JapM=From "quattro" (Italian word for "four") and likely「嗚呼」(''ā'', an interjection expressing surprise or disgust)
|Ita=Possessore sprezzante
|Ita=Possessore sprezzante
|ItaM=Scornful possessor
|ItaM=Scornful possessor
|Fra=Mangesprit glacial
|Fre=Mangesprit glacial
|FraM=Icy spirit-eater
|FreM=Icy spirit-eater
|Dut=Ontevreden indringer
|Dut=Ontevreden indringer
|DutM=Dissatisfied Intruder
|DutM=Dissatisfied Intruder
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|GerM=Pout Master
|GerM=Pout Master
|Spa=Supraente resentido
|Spa=Supraente resentido
|SpaM=Suffered supraentity
|SpaM=Resentful Possessor
|Rus=Агрессивный вселенец
|RusR=Agressivnyy vselenets
|RusM=Aggressive possessor
|PorE=Possuidor Amuado
|PorEM=Sulking Possessor
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When Luigi is watching the Possessor in the workshop for the first time, he doesn't have the [[Dark Moon]] piece in him. This could either be an accident, or [[King Boo]] hadn't given him the piece yet.
*When Luigi is watching the Possessor in the workshop for the first time, it does not have the [[Dark Moon]] piece in it. This could either be an oversight by the developers, or [[King Boo]] had not given it the piece yet.
*The theme that plays during the battle is an altered version of the song in the trailer for the game
*The theme that plays during the battle is an altered version of the music that played in the E3 2012 trailer for the game.
*The Possessor's name is a pun, as shrewd means piercingly cold.  
*Even after being caught, in the bonus mission, if the player peers through the workshop window again, the Possessor will be seen attempting to kill the fuzzball again, but it will never notice the player. For unknown reasons, the Workshop cannot be entered, despite nothing blocking the door.
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Latest revision as of 20:42, August 29, 2024

Shrewd Possessor
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The Shrewd Possessor (Scornful Possessor in the British English version) is the fourth Possessor boss Luigi faces in the Nintendo 3DS game Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. The Possessor's American name is a pun, as shrewd means piercingly cold.

It is first encountered in the Secret Mine's Workshop where it is seen trying to harass a fuzzball. When Luigi faces the Possessor, it will take control of the frozen ground below it, in an attempt to escape with the Dark Moon piece, causing Luigi to chase it down the pit. The Shrewd Possessor holds the fifth Dark Moon piece.

Appearance[edit]

The Shrewd Possessor as an icy monster

When possessing ice, the Possessor resembles a large, icy face with a big jaw and two gray eyes.

When not being shielded by ice, the Shrewd Possessor is a thin, white, multilayered skin ghost. This Possessor has four horns: two horns that curve outward and a horn on each of those horns that protrude sideways.

Battle[edit]

Luigi battling the Shrewd Possessor

The ice face does not directly attack Luigi. Instead, it spirals down the Frozen Pit clockwise while shielding itself with ice sheets. If Luigi destroys the ice shield, it stops spinning and attempts to eat Luigi.

While not possessing the ice, the Shrewd Possessor tries ramming into Luigi three times. Unlike the previous Possessors, this Possessor travels randomly through portals. After his third charge, it is stunned momentarily. It is possible for Luigi to stun it and start capturing it before it can attack.

Unlike previous battles, Luigi is sitting atop a sled-mounted shooter. The ice face protects itself with ice sheets. These sheets must be destroyed using the machine. Each time a bomb is used, the machine overheats slightly, and the Possessor moves down further. The ice face is invincible even if it is hit with a bomb. The only way to damage the ice face is to destroy all the ice sheets protecting it. This causes it to fly into a rage and attempt to eat Luigi. During this time, its mouth is open. If a bomb is shot into the ice face's mouth before it can hit Luigi, the bomb destroys the ice protecting the Possessor and reveal its true form. If the ice face's charge comes in contact with the machine, it significantly overheats. If the machine overheats, Luigi automatically gets a Game Over. If Luigi takes too long destroying the ice sheets or keeps missing, the ice face fully rebuilds the broken ice sheets. The machine does not cool down from this. With each phase change, the machine goes back to normal and the ice face gets an extra sheet of ice protecting it. Repeating this process three times earns Luigi a victory.

Gallery[edit]

Ghost Container description[edit]

This possessor turned into a huge icy monster and tried to escape with the Dark Moon piece by tunnelling down through the Secret Mine. I thought Luigi was a goner for sure!

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クアート[?]
Kuāto
From "quattro" (Italian word for "four") and likely「嗚呼」(ā, an interjection expressing surprise or disgust)
Dutch Ontevreden indringer[?] Dissatisfied Intruder
French Mangesprit glacial[?] Icy spirit-eater
German Schmollmeister[?] Pout Master
Italian Possessore sprezzante[?] Scornful possessor
Portuguese (NOE) Possuidor Amuado[?] Sulking Possessor
Russian Агрессивный вселенец[?]
Agressivnyy vselenets
Aggressive possessor
Spanish Supraente resentido[?] Resentful Possessor

Trivia[edit]

  • When Luigi is watching the Possessor in the workshop for the first time, it does not have the Dark Moon piece in it. This could either be an oversight by the developers, or King Boo had not given it the piece yet.
  • The theme that plays during the battle is an altered version of the music that played in the E3 2012 trailer for the game.
  • Even after being caught, in the bonus mission, if the player peers through the workshop window again, the Possessor will be seen attempting to kill the fuzzball again, but it will never notice the player. For unknown reasons, the Workshop cannot be entered, despite nothing blocking the door.