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Template:Enemy Deku Babas are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. In each incarnation, they are carnivorous plants akin to Venus Flytraps that attack passersby, should they come too close.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Ocarina of Time

Deku Babas commonly appear in heavily wooded areas in Ocarina of Time. When approached, they will rise from their base and periodically lunge at Link. If they are struck while lunging, they will stiffen straight upwards, allowing Link to kill them and retrieve Deku Sticks. Given enough time, they will return to their arched position and resume their attack. If struck again, they will die, leaving behind a Deku Nut from the bud.

A "withered" variant also appears, unable to curl their stems, relying on Link to walk into them to damage him. After rising from the base, they will eventually pivot in a small circle to increase their range. Deku Babas are especially common to the Lost Woods (particularly Kokiri Forest, the Forest Temple and Inside the Deku Tree).

A much larger version of a Deku Baba can be found, known as a Big Deku Baba.

Majora's Mask

Deku Babas in Majora's Mask function identically to those in Ocarina of Time, being able to give Deku Sticks and Deku Nuts when defeated depending on their stance. They appear in places such as Termina Field, the Southern Swamp, Woodfall and even Stone Tower Temple. A simple variant also appears, known as a Mini Baba, consisting of just the bud. Another variant, Bio Deku Babas, appear that hang from lily pads and gain increased mobility when severed from them.

Twilight Princess

Deku Babas only lunge at Link when he approaches in Twilight Princess. Unlike the previous incarnations, these Deku Babas possess a set of sharp teeth with which they can bite Link. They are encountered in places such as Faron Woods, the Forest Temple, Hyrule Field and the City in the Sky. When slain, they leave a seed case that can be broken to retrieve Seeds that can be used with the Slingshot.

File:ShadowDekuBaba.png
A Shadow Deku Baba

Several variants of Deku Babas appear in Twilight Princess, such as the Baba Serpent, which is a more aggressive relative that continues to attack Link even when severed from its roots. Big Babas appear to have a symbiotic relationship with Deku Likes. Diababa also resembles Deku Babas, both in appearance and in name.

Shadow Deku Baba

Shadow Deku Babas, or simply Shadow Babas, are Deku Babas transformed by the powers of the Twilight. They act identically to their regular counterparts. The only difference between the two is that upon being killed, Shadow Deku Babas will not leave seed pods on the ground. Instead, they will just explode in a similar fashion to other enemies corrupted by Twilight.

There are also Shadow Baba Serpents that behave similarly to Baba Serpents.

Skyward Sword

File:DekuBabaH.png
A horizontal-mouthed Deku Baba

Deku Babas in Skyward Sword require a different strategy with the Sword than previous titles. Deku Babas will only die if Link's Sword slashes in the same direction that the plant's mouth is open.[1] As such, slicing the sword vertically while the Deku Baba has its mouth open horizontally will not be effective. Furthermore, the Deku Baba only takes half damage with stab attacks even with the Master Sword and will try to dodge if Link stabs. They, however, don't dodge if Link charges a Skyward Strike and sends a beam through stabbing at a distance.

Deku Babas can also be defeated using Bombs. Rolling, throwing, or placing a Bomb close to a Deku Baba will tempt it to swallow it up,[2] causing the Bomb to explode inside the Deku Baba and kill it. In addition, Link can cut the stem of a Deku Baba with the Template:It,[3] or by performing a Spin Attack after a successful Shield Bash. When defeated, Deku Babas occasionally leave Jelly Blobs.

A golden relative of Deku Babas, known as Quadro Babas, later appear. True to their name, their bud is split into four sections, allowing them to change which way their mouth parts.

Non-canon Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Deku Babas appear as a collectible Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Name Image Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
Deku Baba File:Deku Baba Sticker.png Ocarina of Time [Arm, Leg] - Attack +4 All

Hyrule Warriors

Template:Sectstub In Hyrule Warriors, Deku Babas appear as giant stage obstacles, often guarding key points of the battlefield by blocking the way. They emit a poisonous miasma,[4] hurting anyone getting close to it. They can only be defeated with the Bow as they will hide in the ground if any other kind of attack is detected,[5][6] and will usually drop many Rupees once defeated. They appear primarily in the Scenario, "The Sorceress of the Woods", where the Bow is first found, necessitating its obtention.

Mario Kart 8

Deku Babas line the tracks of the Hyrule Circuit in Mario Kart 8, replacing the Piranha Plants found elsewhere in the game. Much like Piranha Plants, the Deku Babas will attempt to bite any nearby racers, disrupting their momentum and causing them to lose Rupees. Deku Babas in Mario Kart 8 seem to be able to burrow from one base growth to another, changing locations between laps.

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. "When you are fighting a Deku Baba, pay attention to how it opens its mouth and swing your sword accordingly. It is also effective to shield bash the Deku Baba at the moment it attacks." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  2. "Some monsters with limited intelligence will mistake bombs for prey. I suggest you try offering a bomb to a Chuchu or Deku Baba and see what happens." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  3. "Master, your Beetle has the ability to sever thin cords or filaments, such as strands of rope or Deku Baba stems." — Fi (Skyward Sword)
  4. "Why is that plant spewing poison into the surrounding area?" — Sheik (Hyrule Warriors)
  5. "That's a Deku Baba. Unless you can hit it with a sharp, ranged attack, we'll die of poisoning!" — Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
  6. "That bow should be effective against Deku Babas. Lock on and fire some arrows!" — Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese
French-speaking countries French Mojo Baba
Canada FrenchCA Baba Mojo Template:ExpGame
Federal Republic of Germany German Dekuranha
Italian Republic Italian Deku Baba
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States SpanishLA Baba deku Template:ExpGame

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