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|image = [[File:firegleeok.gif]]
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|title = Infernal Reptile
|title = Infernal Reptile
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
|game = {{TMC}}
|dungeon = [[Cave of Flames]]
|dungeon = [[Cave of Flames]]
|weakness = [[Cane of Pacci]], [[Sword]]
|weakness = [[Cane of Pacci]], [[Sword]]
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'''Gleerok''' is the guardian of the [[Cave of Flames]] high atop [[Mount Crenel]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. It is the second major boss of the game, and it guards the [[Elements#Fire Element|Fire Element]].
'''Gleerok''' is the guardian of the [[Cave of Flames]] high atop [[Mount Crenel]] in {{TMC}}. It is the second major boss of the game, and it guards the [[Elements#Fire Element|Fire Element]].
==Strategy==
==Strategy==
[[File:Gleerok.gif|left]]
[[File:Gleerok.gif|left]]
Defeating the Gleerok involves firing the [[Cane of Pacci]] at its back, and then climbing on top of its neck and slashing its back on the yellow thorn with Link's [[sword]] while it is rendered unconscious. Gleerok's main form of attack is to spew fire on any surrounding prey or threats. If all else fails, it will submerge itself in its lava pool and cause major disruptions within its abode, including an increase in lava flow and tectonic disruptions that cause chunks of rock to fall from the ceiling. Gleerok seems to hold a same sort of power as the Fire [[Wizzrobe]], as when the Gleerok spews fire, some of it causes Link to run around in a frenzy; the same thing that happens to Link if he is hit by a Fire Wizzrobe's power. Gleerok is most likely an evolutionary offshoot of the [[Gleeok]], or a mutant/mutated Gleerok, adapted to harsh lava-filled environs. Along with this evolution/adaptation, it seems to have lost the ability to sprout multiple heads.
Defeating the Gleerok involves firing the [[Cane of Pacci]] at its back, and then climbing on top of its neck and slashing the yellow thorn on its back with Link's [[Sword]] while it is stunned. Gleerok's main form of attack is to spew fire on any surrounding prey or threats. If all else fails, it will submerge itself in its lava pool and cause major disruptions within its abode, including an increase in lava flow and tectonic disruptions that cause chunks of rock to fall from the ceiling. Gleerok is most likely an evolutionary offshoot of the [[Gleeok]], or a mutant/mutated Gleerok, adapted to harsh lava-filled environs. Along with this evolution/adaptation, it seems to have lost the ability to sprout multiple heads.
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In ''[[The Minish Cap Manga]]'', Gleerok was, prior to the battle, cursed by [[Vaati]]. Once defeated, Gleerok turns back to its true form, a softer, plesiosaur-like creature. The newly transformed Gleerok then gives Link the [[Elements#Fire Element|Fire Element]].
In ''[[The Minish Cap Manga]]'', Gleerok was, prior to the battle, cursed by [[Vaati]]. Once defeated, Gleerok turns back to its true form, a softer, plesiosaur-like creature. The newly transformed Gleerok then gives Link the [[Elements#Fire Element|Fire Element]].
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==Trivia==
*This creature bears an uncanny resemblance to the Pokémon [[bp:Lugia (Pokémon)|Lugia]].
==Video==
{{youtube|OvZvWxIe_9c|200|A video of the boss battle with Gleerok.}}
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Revision as of 19:42, 14 November 2014

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Gleerok is the guardian of the Cave of Flames high atop Mount Crenel in The Minish Cap. It is the second major boss of the game, and it guards the Fire Element.

Strategy

File:Gleerok.gif

Defeating the Gleerok involves firing the Cane of Pacci at its back, and then climbing on top of its neck and slashing the yellow thorn on its back with Link's Sword while it is stunned. Gleerok's main form of attack is to spew fire on any surrounding prey or threats. If all else fails, it will submerge itself in its lava pool and cause major disruptions within its abode, including an increase in lava flow and tectonic disruptions that cause chunks of rock to fall from the ceiling. Gleerok is most likely an evolutionary offshoot of the Gleeok, or a mutant/mutated Gleerok, adapted to harsh lava-filled environs. Along with this evolution/adaptation, it seems to have lost the ability to sprout multiple heads.

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Non-canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

The Minish Cap manga

Gleerok's true form as seen in the manga.

In The Minish Cap Manga, Gleerok was, prior to the battle, cursed by Vaati. Once defeated, Gleerok turns back to its true form, a softer, plesiosaur-like creature. The newly transformed Gleerok then gives Link the Fire Element.

See Also


Names in Other Regions
Language Name
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese
France FrenchEU Gleeok
Germany German Glirock
Italy Italian Gleeok
Spain SpanishEU Gleeok

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