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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with {{Plural|Series|Hardhat Beetle|link}}.}} | |||
{{Infobox Boss | |||
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{{Media | |||
|Model LANS= File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model.png | |||
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Evil Orb Sprite.png | |||
|Sprite LANS= File:LANSChamberLair9.png | |||
}} | |||
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|race= | |||
|gender= | |||
|game= LADX | |||
|other= | |||
|dungeon= [[Color Dungeon]] | |||
|habitat= | |||
|health= | |||
|weakness= | |||
{{List| | |||
[[Bow]], | |||
[[Magic Rod]], | |||
[[Sword]] | |||
}} | |||
|reward= [[Red Clothes|Red]] or [[Blue Clothes]] | |||
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{{Term/Store|Hardhit Beetle||Series, LANS}} is a boss in {{LADX}}.{{Exp Game|LANS}}<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Hardhit Beetle}}|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref> | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
Though it continually warns [[Link]] to take his time, he must strike it successively for it to change colors from blue to red, indicating loss of health. Evil Orb is capable of healing himself, so Link must defeat it quickly or else it will change back to blue. An often used approach is the use of [[Arrow]]s or the [[Magic Rod]] if Link has obtained any yet. Another method is to equip [[Roc's Feather]] and use it to jump over its attacks and strike it multiple times with Link's [[Sword]]. Defeating it will give Link access to a [[Great Fairy]] that will offer him the [[Blue Clothes|Blue]] or [[Red Clothes]]. | |||
In {{LANS}}, cracks are shown to form on its shell in addition to changing colors when taking damage. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Hardhit Beetle is the only boss to not drop a Heart Container (not counting the [[Shadow Nightmare]]s). | |||
==Nomenclature== | |||
Evil Orb's Japanese name resembles {{Romanize|ポーン|Pōn}}, the Japanese name for the [[Hardhat Beetle]]. | |||
{{Nomenclature}} | |||
===Other Names=== | |||
{{Other Names | |||
|- | |||
| D. Poon<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LADX |publisher= Prima |page= 99}}</ref> | |||
| {{LADX}} | |||
| {{Guide|LADX|Prima}} | |||
| {{E}} | |||
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| {{Term/Store|Evil Orb||LADX}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 176 {{Exp Game|LADX}}}}</ref> | |||
| {{LADX}} | |||
| {{E}} | |||
| {{LANS}} | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:LADX Evil Orb.png|Link fighting the {{Term|LADX|Evil Orb}} from {{LADX|-}} | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 2.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s first damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 3.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s second damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 4.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s third damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 5.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s fourth damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 6.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s fifth damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 7.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s sixth damaged form | |||
File:LANS Hardhit Beetle Model 8.png|The {{Term|LANS|Hardhit Beetle}}'s seventh damaged form | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Ref}} | |||
{{Bosses|LA}} | |||
{{Categories | |||
|bosses= LANS | |||
}} |
Latest revision as of 00:13, 18 April 2024
Hardhit Beetle is a boss in Link's Awakening DX.(LANS)[1]
Characteristics
Though it continually warns Link to take his time, he must strike it successively for it to change colors from blue to red, indicating loss of health. Evil Orb is capable of healing himself, so Link must defeat it quickly or else it will change back to blue. An often used approach is the use of Arrows or the Magic Rod if Link has obtained any yet. Another method is to equip Roc's Feather and use it to jump over its attacks and strike it multiple times with Link's Sword. Defeating it will give Link access to a Great Fairy that will offer him the Blue or Red Clothes.
In Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, cracks are shown to form on its shell in addition to changing colors when taking damage.
Trivia
- Hardhit Beetle is the only boss to not drop a Heart Container (not counting the Shadow Nightmares).
Nomenclature
Evil Orb's Japanese name resembles ポーン (Pōn), the Japanese name for the Hardhat Beetle.
Names in Other Regions | ||
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Language | Names | Meanings |
Orb Malvagio (LADX)[2] | Evil Orb | |
This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. |
Other Names
Name | D. Poon[3] |
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Applies to | |
Source | |
Superseded by | |
Name | Evil Orb[4] |
Applies to | |
Source | |
Superseded by | Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch |
Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
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D. Poon[3] | |||
Evil Orb[4] | Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch |
Gallery
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Link fighting the Evil Orb from Link's Awakening DX
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The Hardhit Beetle's first damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's second damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's third damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's fourth damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's fifth damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's sixth damaged form
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The Hardhit Beetle's seventh damaged form
References
- ↑ "Hardhit Beetle" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 176
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 99
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 176 (LADX)