The '''Acheman''' is a [[wikipedia:Vampire|vampire]]-like bat-demon that is part of the monster horde that seek [[Ganon]]'s resurrection in {{TAoL}}. Although they do not disguise themselves as Hyruleans like [[Ache]]s, they have a far more dangerous transformation.
The '''Acheman''' is a [[wikipedia:Vampire|vampire]]-like bat-demon that is part of the monster horde that seek [[Ganon]]'s resurrection in {{TAoL}}. Although they do not disguise themselves as Hyruleans like [[Ache]]s, they have a far more dangerous transformation.
==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
[[File:TAoL Acheman Sprite.png|32px|left]]
[[File:TAoL Acheman Sprite.png|32px|left]]
Hanging from the ceilings of their abode, they may resemble an [[Ache]] at first glance, albeit a deep red one. When it senses an intruder nearby it will swoop down like an Ache. However, when the Acheman touches ground, it transforms into a winged devil that spits fire at intruders. After a few volleys of fire, the Acheman will retreat into bat form and return to the ceiling. The Acheman is significantly stronger than its Ache relatives, but can still be killed with Link's blade.
Hanging from the ceilings of their abode, they may resemble an [[Ache]] at first glance, albeit a deep red one. When it senses an intruder nearby it will swoop down like an Ache. However, when the Acheman touches ground, it transforms into a winged devil that spits fire at intruders. After a few volleys of fire, the Acheman will retreat into bat form and return to the ceiling. The Acheman is significantly stronger than its Ache relatives, but can still be killed with Link's blade.
==Trivia==
*The Acheman is possibly a reference to the Devil from ''[[wikipedia:Devil World|Devil World]]'', a 1984 [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] game designed by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and Takeshi Tezuka. In addition to the similar appearance, the same fireball sound effect and sprite was reused.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Devil himself [bears] a striking resemblance to the [Acheman] from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, released in 1987. In that game the [Acheman] looks like a skinny version of the Devil. Also like the Devil, the [Acheman] can change into a bat at will. The sound of Tamagon’s fireball, along with the sprite, was also reused as the sprite and sound of Ache[man]’s fireball.|author= Joshua Phillips|published= March 2012|retrieved= April 4, 2012|url= http://hardcoregaming101.net/devilworld/devilworld.htm|title= Devil World|site= Hardcore Gaming 101}}</ref>
==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:AchemanArt.png|Futabasha Guide artwork of an Acheman
File:AchemanArt.png|Futabasha Guide artwork of an Acheman
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Ache]]
* [[Ache]]
*[[Vire]]
* [[Vire]]
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[[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]]
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The Acheman is a vampire-like bat-demon that is part of the monster horde that seek Ganon's resurrection in The Adventure of Link. Although they do not disguise themselves as Hyruleans like Aches, they have a far more dangerous transformation.
Hanging from the ceilings of their abode, they may resemble an Ache at first glance, albeit a deep red one. When it senses an intruder nearby it will swoop down like an Ache. However, when the Acheman touches ground, it transforms into a winged devil that spits fire at intruders. After a few volleys of fire, the Acheman will retreat into bat form and return to the ceiling. The Acheman is significantly stronger than its Ache relatives, but can still be killed with Link's blade.
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