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{{Enemy | {{Enemy | ||
|name = Aruroda | |name = Aruroda | ||
|image = [[File:Aruroda.png | |image = [[File:Aruroda.png]] | ||
|game = {{TAoL}} | |game = {{TAoL}} | ||
|habitat = Deserts<br>Caves | |habitat = Deserts<br>Caves | ||
|attack = Shooting Fireballs | |attack = Shooting Fireballs | ||
|weapon = [[ | |weapon = [[Sword]] | ||
|exp = 150<br>100{{Exp|Famicom Disk System version}} | |exp = 150<br>100 {{Exp|Famicom Disk System version}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Arurodas''' are {{wp|scorpion}}-like enemies in {{TAoL}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Aruroda|book= Art & Artifacts|publisher=Dark Horse Comics |page= 128}}</ref> | ||
==Characteristics and Weaknesses== | ==Characteristics and Weaknesses== | ||
Arurodas usually keeps their eyes closed and often charge directly at [[Link]], casting fireballs from their tails. These fireballs are normally unblockable and require the use of the [[Reflect Spell]]. Arurodas can only be harmed by attacking their single eye when openen. | |||
== | ==Etymology== | ||
In Japanese, Aruroda's name ({{Romanize|アルローダ|Arurōda}}) is similar to the name of [[Lowder]] ({{Romanize|ローダー|Rōdā}}), suggesting a link between the two. While "Arurōda" does lack one of the {{wp|chōonpu}} present in "Rōdā", this is not unusual; for example, [[Leever]] has been named {{Romanize|リーバー|Rībā}} and {{Romanize|リーバ|Rība}} in different games. | |||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|align= left | |align= left | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Arurodaattack.png| | File:Arurodaattack.png|Aruroda with its eye closed | ||
File:Aruroda Skettlar.png| | File:Aruroda Skettlar.png|Aruroda artwork from the Futabasha guide | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{ArthropodEnemy}} | {{ArthropodEnemy}} | ||
{{SandEnemy}} | {{SandEnemy}} | ||
[[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]] | [[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]] | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 22 February 2017
Arurodas are scorpion-like enemies in The Adventure of Link.[1]
Characteristics and Weaknesses
Arurodas usually keeps their eyes closed and often charge directly at Link, casting fireballs from their tails. These fireballs are normally unblockable and require the use of the Reflect Spell. Arurodas can only be harmed by attacking their single eye when openen.
Etymology
In Japanese, Aruroda's name (アルローダ (Arurōda)) is similar to the name of Lowder (ローダー (Rōdā)), suggesting a link between the two. While "Arurōda" does lack one of the chōonpu present in "Rōdā", this is not unusual; for example, Leever has been named リーバー (Rībā) and リーバ (Rība) in different games.
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | アルローダ (Arurōda) | Aloader |
Gallery
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Aruroda with its eye closed
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Aruroda artwork from the Futabasha guide
