Ice Keese

Ice Keese are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. They are a variation of the Keese that are exposed to the cold, and are enveloped in a frigid, icy mist. Ice Keese otherwise behave identically to their regular counterparts, but are significantly more dangerous as they can potentially freeze Link upon contact.

They inhabit frozen caves and mountains, ice-themed dungeons, and other cold locations. In some games, Ice Keese can revert back into an ordinary Keese when their mists are extinguished. They may also intentionally fly into a source of cold substance, such as Blue Fire, to turn back into an Ice Keese.

Characteristics

Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

Ice Keese made their first appearance in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. They are encountered only in snowy and icy areas, such as the Ice Cavern in Ocarina of Time and Snowhead in Majora's Mask. Like normal Keese, they fly around the area and attack Link by swooping down at him. Coming into contact with one will immediately freeze Link on the spot, damaging him as well as rendering him immobile for a few seconds until he breaks free. Although hazardous, they can be defeated by any conventional weapon in Link's arsenal. If an Ice Keese loses its icy mist, it will seek out and fly into Blue Fire to regain its mist.

Twilight Princess

Ice Keese in Twilight Princess appear as chilled bats fully engulfed in mist. They mainly appear in frigid locations, most notably around Snowpeak and the Snowpeak Ruins, but also appear in the Cave of Ordeals and the Cave of Shadows in Twilight Princess HD. Ice Keese have an identical behavior to their other variants, but whose bodies are able to freeze Link upon contact. As with all Keese variations, they can be forced onto the ground and stunned whenever Link uses the Shield Attack on them.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

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Ice Keese in Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks appear as light blue bats with a stream of icy mist trailing behind them. Like other variants, they simply fly in circular and erratic patterns. Touching one will instantly freeze Link, requiring the Stylus to be rubbed on the screen to thaw him out. They can be defeated by most weapons in Link's arsenal, but long-range weapons such as the Bow are recommended to keep Link at a safe distance. They appear in frozen regions. In Spirit Tracks ordinary Keese can fly into a light blue fire turning into Ice Keese.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, Ice Keese appear in Levels of the Drablands' Ice Cavern region. They resemble blue bats enveloped in mist. Like the other Keese variants in the game, Ice Keese will attack the Links by diving at them from afar. They can only be defeated either with the Fire Gloves or by first stunning them with an item.

Breath of the Wild

090 (090) Ice Keese	Description The intense frost that engulfs the bodies of these bat-like Keese makes them more dangerous than the standard type. They're capable of freezing anything they touch.
	Common Locations Hebra Mountains Gerudo Highlands
Recoverable Materials Ice Keese Wing Keese Eyeball

Ice Keese appear in Breath of the Wild. They are typically found on icy mountaintops, such as Mount Lanayru. They can potentially drop Ice Keese Wings when defeated.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	アイスキース (Aisu Kīsu)	Ice Keese
	Chinese^SI	冰蝙蝠 (Bīng Biānfú)	Ice Keese
	French^CA	Chauve-souris de glace ^(OoT3D)	Ice Bat
	French^EU	Chauve-souris de glace Saigneur givré ^(OoT)	Ice Bat Frosted Tapper
	German	Polarflatterer	Polar Flutterer
	Italian	Pipistrello glaciale	Glacial Bat
	Spanish^EU	Keese de hielo	Ice Keese