Ambush Maneuver

E-4: Ambush Maneuver is the fourth mission of Treacherous Mansion in the game Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. This mission is notable for being the only mission in the game that is a boss mission, but the boss does not give a Dark Moon piece.

Overview

Professor E. Gadd tells Luigi that he was able to hook up the Pixelator to the tiny camera found inside the miniature train model seen in the previous mission. The professor also says that the Parascope is detecting major paranormal signals in the Train Exhibit, where the train model was, and is almost certain that it is King Boo. He mentions that if Luigi surprises King Boo, Luigi will easily overpower him and be able to rescue Mario. After a bit of a pep talk, Luigi is pixelated to the train model.

Inside the train model, there is nothing but a track, a large amount of balloons on the track, and, of course, the train itself. Luigi will notice that the front part of the train is missing, and if he shines his Dark-Light on it and defeats the Spirit Balls that fly out, the train starts. Suddenly, an unnamed Boo flies out of the train, taunts Luigi, and calls forth several more Boos. The Boos, 10 in total, combine, and the resulting gigantic Boo will say that while he is not the king himself, he is big enough to crush Luigi, and the battle commences.

In battle, the giant Boo has two attacks; jumping into the air three times while attempting to crush Luigi, and going slightly underground, sticking its head out, and ramming into Luigi. If the Boo fails to attack Luigi while it jumps or rams into the train when attempting to ram into Luigi, it will be stunned, and will be able to be attacked. When sucking up its tongue, Luigi must aim for the large drill at the front of the train, and if successful, the Boo will "pop", and every single Boo will be stunned. Alternatively, when the Boo performs its ramming attack, when it aims for Luigi, Luigi may simply walk towards the drill, and if aimed correctly, the Boo will ram right into the drill, and automatically "pop" without Luigi having to aim again. In this phase of the battle, Luigi must aim the Boos at the compartments inside the train; when aimed correctly, the Boo inside it will be unable to escape. After about a minute, the remaining Boos will combine once more and proceed to attack Luigi. Luigi must repeat his attacks until all 10 Boos are trapped in the train's compartments.

After defeating the giant Boo, E. Gadd, obviously surprised, calls Luigi and tells him that was definitely not King Boo, and after a short conversation, he teleports Luigi back, and the mission ends.

Objectives

Mission Goals:
King Boo seems to be up to something inside the Train Exhibit. Ambush him while he's distracted.

The miniature model in the Train Exhibit was a trick! Don't let Big Boo get the best of you.

• Ambush King Boo, and rescue Mario.
• Escape the trap.

Boo Location

The giant Boo that Luigi fights here is worth 10 Boos.

Description

Luigi, King Boo is in the Train Exhibit! Let's strike now, while we have the element of surprise! Get in there, defeat King Boo, and rescue Mario!

Trivia

• This mission is similar to the fight with Boolossus from Luigi's Mansion.