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==Characteristics==

==={{OoT|-}}===

Deku Babas commonly appear in heavily wooded areas in {{OoT}}. When approached, they will rise from their base and periodically lunge at [[Link]]. However, they have a limited range. If they are struck while lunging, they will stiffen straight upwards, allowing Link to kill them and retrieve [[Deku Stick]]s. Given enough time, they will return to their arched position and resume their attack. If struck again, they will die, leaving behind a [[Deku Nut]] from the bud.

A "withered" variant also appears, unable to curl their stems, relying on Link to walk into them for damage. After rising from the base, they will eventually pivot in a small circle to increase their range. Deku Babas are especially common in the [[Lost Woods]] (particularly [[Kokiri Forest]], the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}} and [[Inside the Deku Tree]]).

==={{MM|-}}===

Deku Babas in {{MM}} function identically to those in {{OoT|-}}, dropping Deku Sticks and Deku Nuts when defeated, depending on how they are killed. They appear in places such as [[Termina Field]], the [[Southern Swamp]], [[Woodfall]] and even the [[Stone Tower Temple]]. A smaller variant also appears, known as a [[Mini Baba]], consisting of just the bud and leaves at its base. Another variant is also found, [[Bio Deku Baba]]s, which hang from lily pads and gain increased mobility when severed from them.

Deku Babas only lunge at Link when he approaches them in {{TP}}, otherwise, they retract inside their base. They are often encountered within patches of tall grass, or on ceilings, making them difficult to see until Link draws near. Unlike the previous incarnations, these Deku Babas possess a set of sharp teeth with which they can bite Link. They are found in places such as [[Faron Woods]], the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}}, [[Hyrule Field]] and the [[City in the Sky]]. When slain, they leave a seed case that can be broken to retrieve [[Slingshot Pellets|Seed]]s that can be used with the [[Slingshot]].

Several variants of Deku Babas appear in {{TP|-}}, such as the [[Baba Serpent]], which is a more aggressive relative that continues to attack Link even when severed from its roots, and [[Big Baba]]s, which appear to have a symbiotic relationship with [[Deku Like]]s. The [[Boss]] [[Diababa]] also resembles a Deku Baba, both in appearance and in name.

====Shadow Deku Baba====

==={{SS|-}}===

Deku Babas in {{SS}} require a different strategy with the [[Sword]] than previous titles. There are three variants. One opens its mouth horizontally, another vertically, and the last is found upside-down on ceilings. Deku Babas will only take damage if Link slashes in the same direction that the plant's mouth opens.<ref>{{Cite|When you are fighting a Deku Baba, pay attention to how it opens its mouth and swing your sword accordingly. It is also effective to shield bash the Deku Baba at the moment it attacks.|Fi|SS}}</ref> As such, slicing vertically while the Deku Baba has its mouth open horizontally will not be effective. Furthermore, the Deku Baba only takes half damage with stab attacks, even with the [[Master Sword]], and will try to dodge if Link stabs. However, they will not dodge if Link attempts to hit them with a [[Skyward Strike]] stab.

A golden relative of Deku Babas, known as [[Quadro Baba]]s, appear later in the game. True to their name, their bud is split into four sections, allowing them to change which way their mouth parts. They do this often in an attempt to confuse Link.

==Other Appearances==

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Deku Babas make an appearance in the {{OoT|Himekawa}}, attacking Link when he has returned to Korki Village, just like in the game. Link easily defeats them, saving [[Mido]] from one in the process.

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Deku Babas appear as a collectible [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.

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==={{HW|-}}===

In {{HW}}, Deku Babas appear as giant stage obstacles, often guarding key points of the battlefield by blocking the way. They emit a poisonous miasma,<ref>{{Cite|Why is that plant spewing poison into the surrounding area?|Sheik|HW}}</ref> hurting anyone getting close to it. They can only be defeated with the [[Bow]], as they will retract into their roots if any other kind of attack is attempted.<ref>{{Cite|That's a Deku Baba. Unless you can hit it with a sharp, ranged attack, we'll die of poisoning!|Lana|HW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|That bow should be effective against Deku Babas. Lock on and fire some arrows!|Lana|HW}}</ref> They will usually drop many [[Rupee]]s once defeated. They appear primarily in the Scenario, "[[Faron Woods (Hyrule Warriors)|The Sorceress of the Woods]]", where the Bow is first found, necessitating its obtention.

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File:SS Deku Baba Model 2.png|A vertical-mouthed Deku Baba from {{SS|-}}

File:MK8 Deku Baba Model.png|Deku Baba from {{MK8|-}}

File:HW Deku Baba Artwork.png|Deku Baba from {{HW|-}}

==See Also==

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