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{{Enemy
{{Enemy
|name = Ampilus
|name= Ampilus
|image = [[File:SS SandCrab.png|250px]]
|image= [[File:SS SandCrab.png|x200px]]
|caption =  
|caption=  
|race =
|race=  
|game = {{SS}}
|game= {{SS}}
|habitat = [[Lanayru Desert]]
|other=
|attack = Electric Roll
|habitat= [[Lanayru Desert]]
|weapon = [[Shield]], [[Sword]], [[Bomb]]s
|member=
|attack= Electric roll
|weapon= [[Wooden Shield]]<br>[[Sacred Shield]]<br>[[Hylian Shield]]<br>[[Sword]]<br>[[Bomb]]s
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The '''Ampilus''' are desert-dwelling enemies found in [[Lanayru Desert]] in {{SS}}. Like the [[Moldarach]] and [[Aracha]], the Ampilus have a larval stage known as an [[Ampilus Egg]].
'''Ampilus''' are desert-dwelling enemies found in [[Lanayru Desert]] in {{SS}}. Like the [[Moldarach]] and [[Aracha]], the Ampilus have a larval stage known as [[Ampilus Egg]]s.


==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
{{Fi|Ampilus|These monsters have inhabited the desert for eons. Their defining characteristic is an ability to internally generate electrical energy.
{{Fi|Ampilus|These monsters have inhabited the desert for eons. Their defining characteristic is an ability to internally generate electrical energy.


It is also said they live to a very old age. Their shells are able to disperse weight surprisingly well, allowing them to safely traverse desert sinksand.}}
It is also said they live to a very old age. Their shells are able to disperse weight surprisingly well, allowing them to safely traverse desert sinksand.}}
{{Clear|left}}
Ampilus resemble a cross between a [[Wikipedia:Squilla|squilla]] and an [[Wikipedia:Ammonite|ammonite]].<ref>{{Cite person|quote= Specifically, an enemy called Ampilus appears. It sort of looks like a cross between a squilla (a type of mantis shrimp) and an ammonite.|name= Hidemaro Fujibayashi|url= http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/zelda-skyward-sword/3/2|title= Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword : Twice (or Five Times) the Fun}}</ref> If they spot [[Link]], they will withdraw into their shells and roll at him with their electrically-charged shells. After a short time, they will cease rolling. If they roll into a wall or ledge, they will recoil and become dizzy. Link can then take advantage of this to slice their exposed bodies. Link can also defeat them by sneaking up behind them unnoticed and quickly attacking their bodies. [[Shield Bash]]ing them while they are rolling will instantly stun them, opening up their defenses. However, if Link uses an [[Iron Shield]], he will be shocked by their electrical charge.<ref>{{Cite|I suppose I should warn you that it won't protect you from electricity, which could come as a nasty...shock.|Rupin|SS}}</ref> Ampilus will become tense and cease movement when they detect a {{it|Beetle}}, making it easy to kill them by dropping [[Bomb]]s on them.
 
==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
Ampilus resemble a cross between a [[Wikipedia:Squilla|squilla]] and an [[Wikipedia:Ammonite|ammonite]].<ref>{{Cite person|quote= Specifically, an enemy called Ampilus appears. It sort of looks like a cross between a squilla (a type of mantis shrimp) and an ammonite.|name= Hidemaro Fujibayashi|url= http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/zelda-skyward-sword/3/2|title= Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword : Twice (or Five Times) the Fun}}</ref> If they spot [[Link]], they will withdraw into their shells and roll at him with their electrically-charged shells. After a short time, they will cease rolling. If they roll into a wall or ledge, they will recoil and become dizzy. Link can then take advantage of this to slice their exposed bodies. Link can also defeat them by sneaking up behind them unnoticed and quickly attacking their bodies.
 
After they are defeated, they leave behind their spiral shells which Link can use as platforms to cross the quicksand streams covering a majority of the [[Lanayru Desert]]. Ampilus that walk on sand will be replaced by another Ampilus shortly after the previous one's shell has disappeared; Ampilus that are on stable ground, however, will not.


Ampilus will become tense and cease movement when they detect a {{it|Beetle}}, making it easy to kill them by dropping [[Bomb]]s on them.
After they are defeated, they leave behind their spiral shells which Link can use as platforms to cross the [[Sinksand]] streams covering a majority of the [[Lanayru Desert]]. Ampilus that walk on sand will be replaced by another Ampilus shortly after the previous one's shell has disappeared. However, Ampilus that are on stable ground will not.


{{Ref}}
==Etymology==
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{{Names
{{Names
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|align= left
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|enBrM=  
|ja= {{Romanize|シャコマイト|Shakomaito}}
|ja= {{Romanize|シャコマイト|Shakomaito}}
|jaM=  
|jaM=  
|es=  
|esS=  
|esM=  
|esSM=  
|esL= Cangrancola
|esL= Cangrancola
|esLM=  
|esLM=  
|esS=  
|frF=  
|esSM=
|frFM=  
|fr=
|frM=  
|frC= Crustaroule
|frC= Crustaroule
|frCM=  
|frCM=  
|frF=
|frFM=
|de= {{de|Rollkrebs}}
|de= {{de|Rollkrebs}}
|deM=  
|deM=  
|it= Brachiocciola
|it= Brachiocciola
|itM=  
|itM=  
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
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|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=  
|ko=  
|koM= }}
|koM=  
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}
 
{{Ref}}


{{ArthropodEnemy}}
{{ArthropodEnemy}}

Revision as of 00:25, 19 February 2017

Ampilus are desert-dwelling enemies found in Lanayru Desert in Skyward Sword. Like the Moldarach and Aracha, the Ampilus have a larval stage known as Ampilus Eggs.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Ampilus resemble a cross between a squilla and an ammonite.[1] If they spot Link, they will withdraw into their shells and roll at him with their electrically-charged shells. After a short time, they will cease rolling. If they roll into a wall or ledge, they will recoil and become dizzy. Link can then take advantage of this to slice their exposed bodies. Link can also defeat them by sneaking up behind them unnoticed and quickly attacking their bodies. Shield Bashing them while they are rolling will instantly stun them, opening up their defenses. However, if Link uses an Iron Shield, he will be shocked by their electrical charge.[2] Ampilus will become tense and cease movement when they detect a Template:It, making it easy to kill them by dropping Bombs on them.

After they are defeated, they leave behind their spiral shells which Link can use as platforms to cross the Sinksand streams covering a majority of the Lanayru Desert. Ampilus that walk on sand will be replaced by another Ampilus shortly after the previous one's shell has disappeared. However, Ampilus that are on stable ground will not.

Etymology

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name
Japan Japanese シャコマイト (Shakomaito)
Canada FrenchCA Crustaroule
Germany German Rollkrebs
Italy Italian Brachiocciola
Latin America SpanishLA Cangrancola

References

  1. Template:Cite person
  2. "I suppose I should warn you that it won't protect you from electricity, which could come as a nasty...shock." — Rupin (Skyward Sword)

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