Prankster Poe

Prankster Poes are enemies that appear in. They are Poes that bear a strong resemblance to the Links.

Characteristics and Weaknesses
Prankster Poes appear in Illusory Mansion and the Grim Temple of the Drablands. They closely resemble the Links, and even wear similar hats. Prankster Poes attack by sneaking up to the Links and grabbing them to throw them off the central platforms they are located at. The Poes move quickly, requiring the Links to strike back before they can sneak up to them. The enemies are initially translucent, but become clearer and are briefly stunned when they are struck. When they are whole, they can be harmed, and a second strike of the Sword will damage them. After one Poe is damaged, it will disappear and then reappear behind the Link who attacked it, hoping to sneak in before Link can react. They take several strikes of the Sword to defeat. In Illusory Mansion, they appear as a group that ambush the Links in the Level's final Stage. In the Grim Temple, only two are fought, along with a pair of Chasupas. They also appear in the Den of Trials.

Key Bandit Poe
A variation of the Prankster Poe is the Key Bandit Poe, which only appear in the third Stage of Palace Noir. These Poes look identically the same, but instead fly around the maze-like room while carrying three Keys. These Keys are required to open the three large doors to the Triforce Gateway. Poes without Keys will race after the ones who are carrying them, aiming to steal them for themselves. Unlike the Prankster Poes, these Poes can be defeated in one hit, but will quickly respawn. A Key Bandit Poe will drop its Key after being attacked, however once its Key is dropped, more will quickly gather and attempt to take it. They will also actively chase after the Link carrying the Key to steal it back. Once all the Keys are used to unlock the doors, the Poes will cease their pursuit and float in defeat.