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|game= {{LA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TMC}} | |game= {{LA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TMC}} | ||
|other= | |other= | ||
|habitat= | |habitat= {{Plural|Series|Cave|link}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Dungeon|link}} | ||
|member= | |member= | ||
|attack= | |attack= | ||
|weapon= | |weapon= {{Term|Series|Bomb|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Cane of Pacci|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Gale Seed|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Shield|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Shovel|link}} | ||
|spoils= | |spoils= | ||
|exp= | |exp= | ||
|theme= | |theme= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Term/Store|Spiked Beetle|Spiked Beetles|Series, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC|plural}} are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 205 {{Exp Game|LA|OoS|OoA|FS|TMC}}}}</ref> | {{Term/Store|Spiked Beetle|Spiked Beetles|Series, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC|plural}} are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 205 {{Exp Game|LA|OoS|OoA|FS|TMC}}}}</ref> | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
{{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}} are | |||
turtle-like creatures with pointed spikes on their shells. Their appearance, as well as their Japanese name {{Exp|トゲゾー|Togezō}}, are based on the {{Smw|Spiny}} enemies from the ''{{Smw|Mario (series)|Mario}}'' series. They normally crawl around rooms, charging towards {{Term|Series|Link|link}} and attempting to crash into him with their spiked shells. These shells block most attacks; however, if a {{Term|Series|Spiked Beetle}} is flipped over, its vulnerable underbelly is exposed. Their charges can be defended against with the {{Term|Series|Shield|link}}, which also flips them over;<ref>{{Cite|Good defense is the best offense against spikes.|Owl Statue|OoS}}</ref> however, a number of other items can also be used to flip them over, such as the {{Term|Series|Cane of Pacci|link}} and the {{Term|Series|Shovel|link}}. | |||
==={{LA|-}}=== | ==={{LA|-}}=== | ||
{{Plural|LANS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{LA}} inhabit {{Plural|LANS|Dungeon|link}}; they are found in {{Term|LANS|Tail Cave|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Bottle Grotto|link}}, and {{Term|LANS|Angler's Tunnel|link}}. They slowly crawl about the room, immediately dashing towards {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} in a straight line to attack when they spot him. When they are upright, they are completely invulnerable to all attacks. Only by blocking their attack with the {{Term|LANS|Shield|link}} can they be flipped over, exposing their weak underbellies. If left alone, they will eventually flip back onto their feet. | |||
==={{OoS|-}}=== | ==={{OoS|-}}=== | ||
{{Plural|OoS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{OoS}} appear identically to their appearance in {{LA}}. When {{Term|OoS|Link|link}} comes into their view, they will charge at him in a straight line. They can be flipped over with the {{Term|OoS|Shield|link}} as before; however, they can also be flipped over with the {{Term|OoS|Shovel|link}}. {{Term|OoS|Link}} can also use or shoot {{Plural|OoS|Gale Seed|link}} at them, warping them out of the room. They are found in {{Term|OoS|Poison Moth's Lair|link}}, {{Term|OoS|Dancing Dragon Dungeon|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Ancient Ruins|link}}, the {{Term|OoS|Sword & Shield Maze|link}}, and the {{Term|OoS|Hero's Cave|link}}. | |||
==={{OoA|-}}=== | |||
{{Plural|OoA|Spiked Beetle}} in {{OoA}} appear identically to their appearance in {{LA}}. When {{Term|OoA|Link|link}} comes into their view, they will charge at him in a straight line. They can be flipped over with the {{Term|OoA|Shield|link}} as before; however, they can also be flipped over with the {{Term|OoA|Shovel|link}}. {{Term|OoA|Link}} can also use or shoot {{Plural|OoA|Gale Seed|link}} at them, warping them out of the room. They are found in the {{Term|OoA|Wing Dungeon|link}} and the {{Term|OoA|Hero's Cave|link}}. | |||
==={{FS|-}}=== | ==={{FS|-}}=== | ||
{{Plural|FS|Spiked Beetle}} in {{FS}} behave similarly to their previous incarnations, though they withdraw into their shells and spin at the {{Plural|FS|Link|link}} while homing in on them rather than charging in straight lines. The {{Term|FS|Shield|link}} remains the only item that can flip them over, and is typically provided near areas where {{Plural|FS|Spiked Beetle}} can be found. They appear slightly more reminiscent of Spinies from the ''Mario'' series, being shelled reptilian creatures. They are found in the {{Term|FS|Chambers of Insight|link}}, the {{Term|FS|Sea of Trees|link}}, {{Term|FS|Death Mountain (Four Swords)|link}}, and {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|link}}, as well as the {{Term|FS|Realm of Memories|link}} and the {{Term|FS|Hero's Trial|link}}. | |||
==={{TMC|-}}=== | ==={{TMC|-}}=== | ||
{{Figurine|TMC|Spiked Beetle}} | {{Figurine|TMC|Spiked Beetle}} | ||
{{Plural|TMC|Spiked Beetle}} in {{TMC}} appear identically to their appearance in {{FS}}. They will withdraw into their shells and hurl themselves at {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} in a spinning attack. While the {{Term|TMC|Shield|link}} can still be used to block and flip them over, the {{Term|TMC|Cane of Pacci|link}} can also be used to turn them onto their backs. The explosions of well-placed {{Plural|TMC|Bomb|link}} can be used to flip them over, as well. They appear in the {{Term|TMC|Cave of Flames|link}} and the {{Term|TMC|Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|link}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In terms of appearance and weakness, Spiked | *In terms of appearance and weakness, {{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}} are very similar to {{Plural|Series|Terrorpin|link}}, another shelled enemy that only becomes vulnerable when flipped onto their backside. | ||
* | *{{Plural|MM3D|Snapper (Majora's Mask)|link}} from {{MM}} also share similarities with {{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}}, particularly their spinning method of attack and their weak underbellies. | ||
* | *{{Plural|Series|Beetle (Enemy)|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Spiny Beetle|link}} were confused with {{Plural|Series|Spiked Beetle}} in the enemy roster of the Nintendo Player's Guide for {{LA|-}}, both being given the same method of defeat (by flipping them over) despite not having any relation to this enemy. | ||
==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
The name Spiked Beetle refers to the enemy's spiny shell. The name may be derived from {{Smw|Buzzy Beetle}}s, another turtle-like enemy in the ''Mario'' series that are similar to Spinies, but without spiked shells. Their Japanese name, "Togezō", comes from the word {{Exp|棘|toge}}, meaning thorn. | The name {{Term|Series|Spiked Beetle}} refers to the enemy's spiny shell. The name may be derived from {{Smw|Buzzy Beetle}}s, another turtle-like enemy in the ''Mario'' series that are similar to Spinies, but without spiked shells. Their Japanese name, "Togezō", comes from the word {{Exp|棘|toge}}, meaning thorn. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:LADX Spiked Beetle Flipped Sprite.png|A flipped Spiked Beetle in {{LA|-}} | File:LADX Spiked Beetle Flipped Sprite.png|A flipped {{Term|LA|Spiked Beetle}} in {{LA|-}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Enemies}} | {{Enemies}} | ||
{{NintendoEnemy}} | {{NintendoEnemy}} | ||
{{Categories | |||
|Mario | |||
|enemies= LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA, FS, TMC | |||
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