Vire (Oracle of Ages/Oracle of Seasons)

Vire is a recurring mini-boss in the Legend of Zelda series. He serves as the mini-boss of the Mermaid's Cave and Ancient Ruins in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, respectively. He is presumably the same as the Vire enemies in games preceding the Oracle games, but he is much more powerful than the Vires of past.

Unlike other mini-bosses in the Oracle games, Vire has a personality and plays a more substantial role in the storyline; he is depicted as the henchman of Veran or General Onox, depending on which game the original file is being played in. When he is defeated in one game, he will reappear and recognize Link during the Linked Game. Vire also attempts to kidnap Princess Zelda; whether or not this is the same one, is unknown.

Battle
In battle, Vire is weak against swords and shoots blue beams at Link as he attack. To defeat Vire, Link must dodge the blue beams and get close enough to use his sword. Once damaged enough, Vire will turn into two small Keese that can be finished off the same way.