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{{Enemy
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|name = Swamp of Evil
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|name = Keese
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|image = [[File:Misery Mire.png‎|200px]]
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|image = [[File:Keese SSword.png|200px]]
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|game ={{LoZ}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}
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|game = {{ALTTP}}
  
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|other = {{LCT}}<br>{{FOE}}<br>{{WOG}}<br>{{ZA}}<br>''{{wp|Sonic Lost World}}''
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|inhab = [[Storytelling Creatures|Storytelling Creature]]
  
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|habitat = All
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|items = [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]
  
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|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Bow]], [[Hookshot]], [[Boomerang]]
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|related = [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]]<br>[[Desert of Mystery]]
  
 
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'''Keese''' (Pronounced {{IPA|kiːs}}, {{Respell|kees}}) are bat-like creatures that make their homes in dank, shadowy dungeons or in pitch-black caves similar to their real-life counterparts, and have become a staple of the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]], appearing in all mainstream ''Zelda'' titles thus far except for {{AOL}}. The Keese is known to inhabit various forms, some adapted from fire and ice, some from the surrounding environment, however, the technique and strategy used to defeat all of their variations is basically the same.
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The '''Swamp of Evil'''<ref>{{cite|< Swamp Of Evil / No Entrance / No Escape|[[Sign]]|ALttP}}</ref> is the [[Dark World]] equivalent to the [[Desert of Mystery]].
  
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{{TLoZManual|Vire & Keese|Vire is a devil that controls the Keeses. When Link cuts it with his sword, it turns into two Keeses. Keeses have little attacking power, but Vire is a little stronger.}}
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{{Navi|Keese|'''Keese'''
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When you get close to it, use Z Targeting. Even if it flies away, you can still target it.}}
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{{Tatl|Keese|What?! Don't you know about the '''Keese'''? Use Z Targeting when it gets close. Even if it flies off, I'll follow it for you.}}
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{{Tingle|Keese|It's a '''Keese'''! Fighting them would be simple if you could attack them all at once!}}
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{{Fi|Keese|Found in many locations, these winged monsters are attracted to dark places, such as caves.
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They often gather in colonies, are active at night, and sleep in the day. Those who come too close and awaken them often fall victim to attack.}}
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==Location==
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==Characteristics==
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The swamp is located southwest of the [[Dark World]]. However, it's inaccessible from the overworld map of the [[Dark World]], and can be entered only by using the [[flute]] in the [[Light World]] to summon the bird from [[Kakariko Village|Kakariko Village's]] weather vane. Once in the proper spot, Link lifts a rock to unveil a portal that takes him to the Dark World's swamp area.
  
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|image= File:Keese.png
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|caption=Keese artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''
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Keese appear in every [[dungeon]] throughout {{LoZ}} and often exist in clusters about the many rooms in those dungeons, not to mention in the dungeons of the majority of the other Zelda titles, up to {{ST}}. These creatures often fly around the screen, not heading towards anything in particular, and stop for a short amount of time on a neighboring wall, or rock face, as seen vividly in {{TMC}} and {{PH}} as well. However, in games such as {{ALttP}} and {{FS}}, but not exclusively, Keese are easy to startle, and move about the screen only when Link is within close proximity, otherwise they remain still, at rest, on the wall. Unlike the commonplace behavior of the Keese, {{FSA}} introduces a variety that can be seen and fought in pure daylight, upon the overworld of Hyrule, as well as in their natural dungeon habitats.
   
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The Keese incarnations seen in {{TWW}} and on through {{TP}} have a slightly different attack strategy in comparison to the random flight seen in the early titles and the motion sensitivity seen in games such as ''A Link to the Past'' and ''The Minish Cap''. Instead of running straight into Link, these bats will hover and pause above him when nearby before hitting him, giving Link a chance to notice and defeat them before they seize the opportunity to cause injury. On another note, the Keese from ''Twilight Princess'', in the same vein with the graphical style of the game, have a much more realistic appearance, and now have a hook-like tail in comparison to the almost non-existent tails of previous incarnations.
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==Features==
  
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The Swamp of Evil is a dark and filthy place enduring a torrential downpour, and home to various swamp-dwelling creatures; here Link can find a cave with a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]], and it's also home to the mysterious ''Ghost of Misery Mire''. As previously mentioned, the [[Light World]] equivalent of this rainy field is the Desert of Mystery, minus the original entry paths which do not exist in the Dark World. Near where the exit to the overworld should be, Link can find a spot and use the [[Magic Mirror]] to warp to the Light World and find himself over a hill, where the [[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]] can be gained.
  
   
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{{Figurine|TWW|Keese and Fire Keese|Habitat: Dragon Roost Cavern<br>Least Favorite Thing: Projectiles<br>These bats fly around dark places and attack anything that moves. Great care should be taken around Fire Keeses that appear during times of volcanic activity.|[[File:Keese_Figurine_TWW.png|100px]]}}
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The entrance to the [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]] can be found here. It can only be accessed by using the [[Magic Medallions#Ether Medallion|Ether Medallion]] on a platform with the medallion's sign on it.<ref>{{cite|Heh heh. Thank you. As a matter of fact, monster magic is making it rain in the swamp. If you can move the air with more force than the monsters, the rain may stop.|Storytelling Creature|ALttP}}</ref>
  
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{{Figurine|TMC|Keese|Appears in various areas. These bats live in dungeons and caves. Their movement is unpredictable, so use ranged weapons from a safe distance.|[[File:Keese_Figurine.gif]]|100px}}
   
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==Physical Differences==
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===Color===
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[[File:KeeseNES.png|right|75px|A Blue Keese from ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
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[[File:Keese NES.gif|right|75px|A Red Keese from ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
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The original {{LoZ}} is the only title to incorporate Keese of any color other than their standard dark appearance. Of the three different colors, Blue Keese are the most common, Red Keese only appear in pairs whenever a [[Vire]], a larger Keese variant, is injured, and the Black Keese seldom appear until the last three dungeons of ''The Legend of Zelda''.
   
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Unusual for the ''Zelda'' games (wherein color usually indicates the enemy's level of difficulty), the different colors of Keese have the same abilities, stats, and movement patterns, however, the Black Keese tend to inhabit rooms that are dark or with black floors; in this case, Link could only see their eyes as a method of distinguishment, thus making them harder to locate and defeat.
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===Size===
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[[File:Big_Keese_LA.png|right|70px|A large Keese variant from ''Link's Awakening'']]
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In ''Link's Awakening'' there are '''Big Keese''', also known as '''Battle Bats''' that only appear during the fight with the [[Grim Creeper]], the mini-boss of the [[Eagle's Tower]].
   
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==Variations==
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There are several variations on the regular Keese:
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===Fire Keese===
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[[File:OOT Fire Keese.png|right|75px|Fire Keese in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'']]
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When Keese are exposed to an open flame, they can transform into Fire Keese. In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', Keese can be transformed by fire arrows or torches (although regular arrows can kill Keese or Fire Keese easily). They will light Link on fire, simultaneously putting themselves out. In Ocarina of Time, if Link has the Deku Shield equipped they could burn his shield.<ref>{{cite|Fire Keese - Destroy it before it flies into you! If you don't, its flames will burn up your Deku Shield!|Navi|OoT}}</ref> In ''Twilight Princess'', they are almost identical to Keese. The only difference between the two is Link does not take damage if he touches a regular Keese when it's not attacking, whereas he will if he touches Fire Keese. They can be put out with the Gale Boomerang, or any type of [[Boomerang]] for that matter, but they do not go out when attacking Link, a trend carried through to ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''.
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{{Navi|Fire Keese|'''Fire Keese'''
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Destroy it before it flies into you! If you don't, its flames will burn up your [[Deku Shield]]!}}
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{{Tatl|Fire Keese|Don't tell me you don't know about the '''Fire Keese'''! Defeat it before it swoops down on you. I do not want to roast!}}
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{{Tingle|Fire Keese|A '''Fire Keese'''! Watch his movements and have patience!}}
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{{Fi|Fire Keese|Found near volcanoes, these monsters are attracted to dark places, such as caves. Constantly under combustion, they will burn anything on contact.
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They often gather in colonies, are active at night, and sleep in the day. Those who come too close and awaken them often fall victim to attack.}}
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===Ice Keese===
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[[File:MM_IceKeese.png||left|95px|The Ice Keese as it appears in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'']]
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[[File:Ice Keese.png|right|95px|Ice Keese in Twilight Princess]]
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Ice Keese are Keese exposed to cold, such as an ice arrow or blue fire (a regular arrow kills them and can kill Keese, as well). In ''Twilight Princess'', ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', Ice Keese cannot be changed into regular Keese, nor can regular Keese be transformed into Ice Keese. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', they act as a mini-boss group before Link obtains the Boomerang.
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{{Navi|Ice Keese|'''Ice Keese'''
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Destroy it before it flies into you!}}
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{{Tatl|Ice Keese|You know about the '''Ice Keese''', right? Destroy it before it swoops down on you. I hate the c-c-cold!}}
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===Shadow Keese===
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[[File:Shadowkeese.png|left|100px|The Shadow Keese as it appears in ''Twilight Princess'']]
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Shadow Keese are [[Twilight Monsters|only found in the Twilight Realm]] in{{TP}}. They have dragon-like bodies and strange, funnel shaped heads. The faces are featureless save for red symbols. They appear to be nearly identical to [[Shadow Kargarok]]s except for the fact that they are smaller, weaker and lack the ring of grey plumage around their faces. As with many Shadow creatures, Shadow Keese have a distinctive cry; rather than the squeaking of the other Keese variations, Shadow Keese make a noise reminiscent of a hammer clashing on metal.
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===Thunder Keese===
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[[File:ThunderKeeseSS.png|left|100px|Thunder Keese in ''Skyward Sword'']]
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Thunder Keese are found in several locations in {{SS}}. They are electrified Keese that follow similar attack patterns of all other Keese and can be killed in the same manners. However, like all electrified enemies in the game, Link be stunned and take damage if he strikes while they are shrouded in electricity.
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{{Fi|Thunder Keese|Found in desert habitats, these winged monsters are attracted to dark places, such as caves. Their internal organs generate electricity for attacking prey.
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They often gather in colonies, are active at night, and sleep in the day. Those who come too close and awaken them often fall victim to attack.}}
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===Dark Keese===
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[[File:CursedKeeseSS.png|left|100px|Dark Keese in ''Skyward Sword'']]
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Introduced in ''Skyward Sword'', the Dark Keese is a skeletal, dark variant of the regular form. Like other cursed monsters, contact with them will result in a [[Jinx|Curse]], where Link cannot use his items, including his sword and shield. The variant is found in the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]], [[Eldin Volcano]] and [[Volcano Summit]], which will drop [[Evil Crystal]]s every so often. Dark Keese appear to reprise the role of [[Bubble#Blue Bubble|Blue Bubbles]], who are absent from the game. They also appear as flying, reanimated skeletons, possessing traits reminiscent of the [[Stalfos]] family of enemies.
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{{Fi|Dark Keese|Found in many locations, these winged monsters are attracted to dark places, such as caves.
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They often gather in colonies, are active at night, and sleep in the day. Those who come too close and awaken them often fall victim to attack.}}
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===Vire===
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[[File:VireLOZ.png|75px|right]]{{Main|Vire}}
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[[Vire]]s are large humanoid bat devils, who fly and hop around the area, sometimes shooting fireballs. They split into two Red Keese when significantly injured. Vires are one of the more intelligent minions in the series, showing the ability to talk.<ref>{{cite manual|quote= Vire is a devil that splits into Keeses when cut by Link's sword. Keeses have less attacking power.|game= Legend of Zelda|page= 35}}</ref>
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===Ring Keese===
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[[File:Keese_Swarm.png|120px|right]][[File:RingKeese.png|left]]
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In {{FSA}}, Ring Keese lay hidden in bushes in [[The Swamp]] and the [[Lost Woods]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= As you head into the forest, a Keese swarm will begin to circle you.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=[[Nintendo Power]]|page=57}}</ref> They consist of a large red Keese followed by a trail of purple, shadowy Keese it leaves in its wake. If the Links disturb its hiding spot, the Keese will rush out and begin circling the Links. Trapped within the ring of Keese, the only way to escape is by killing the red Keese, who will try to keep a certain distance between himself and the Links. Therefore, the heroes must assume the [[Battle Formations|Long or Wide formation]], putting the outermost Link within reach of the leader.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= You can either move slowly and wait for the pests to get out of the way, or get in the wide formation and hit the red bat when it passes to your right.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=[[Nintendo Power]]|page=57}}</ref> Once the red Keese is defeated, the trail of bats is destroyed along with it, leaving a ring of [[Force Gem|Green Force Gems]], while the Ring Keese will drop a Blue Force Gem.
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==Similar Species==
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There are a number of other bat species in the series that are similar to Keese:
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===Ache===
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[[File:Ache.png|left|75px]]{{Main|Ache}}
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Though Keese don't appear in {{AOL}}, [[Ache]]s, a similar species of bat-like creatures, do. Aches in this game are usually found in forests. They hang at the top of the screen, waiting for someone to pass, and dive down to attack them. Blue Aches take only one hit to defeat. It should be noted that the official name of these enemies is actually Ache, but they behave like Keese in almost every respect, so they are often confused with them. In certain towns, some Aches disguise themselves as villagers and attack Link when he tries to talk to them. They are called "The Eyes of Ganon".
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===Acheman===
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[[File:AchemanNP.png|left|75px]]{{Main|Acheman}}
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Red Aches fly down and turn into red devil-like creatures. These Aches, called "[[Acheman]]", shoot fireballs from their mouth at their prey. They are only able to transform into this state when on solid ground. They could be seen as the Ache's equivalent of Vire.
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===Bad Bat===
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[[File:Bad Bat.png|left|75px]]{{Main|Bad Bat}}
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[[Bad Bat]]s are larger, pure black bats found in ''Majora's Mask''. They seem to prefer outdoor environments, as opposed to the cave or dungeon-dwelling Keese. They are more powerful than Keese as well and appear in huge swarms. A creature called [[Gomess]] controls Bad Bats and uses them as a protective cloak.
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===Chasupa===
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[[File:Chasupa.png|left|75px]]{{Main|Chasupa}}
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The '''Chasupa''' are Keese-like creatures that dwell in the [[Dark World]] and [[Hyrule Castle Tower]] in ''A Link to the Past'', although they also share a lot in common with [[Patra]].
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==Weaknesses==
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Because Keese are standard and often commonplace enemies, they can be dispelled with any variety of weaponry from [[sword]]s to [[boomerang]]s, [[arrow]]s to [[bomb]]s. However, it is advised that even though these bats tend to fly close whenever Link is within range, this is not always the case, so ranged weapons must be used to annihilate these foes at a distance before they interfere with Link's projected path, whatever that may be.
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In ''Twilight Princess'', whenever Link uses the [[Hidden Skill]] called '''Shield Attack''' on a Keese, it will be forced to the ground, hopping and vulnerable to attack.
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==Non-canon Appearances==
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===''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch===
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[[File:Bat GW.png|right]]
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Keese appear in {{GW}}, and are referred to as bats. They can only be defeated with the [[sword]]. They appear from the second dungeon onward, and only once all of the [[Iron Ball]]s have been defeated. Once all of the bats in a room are defeated, a [[key]] appears which [[Link]] can use to proceed to the next room.
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===''Battle Quest''===
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Keese appear in {{BQ}} found in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'' for the [[Wii U]]. They appear in later stages within caves and dungeons, usually as large swarms on the ceiling. When the player gets near, they drop down and fly directly at them, one by one, and must be defended against or defeated before they strike. After attacking, they will pass by and not strike again. They are also summoned by [[Wizzrobe]]s when playing as an Archer, appearing as pairs or groups of three. They are best shot down with charged shots as they appear.
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Keese also appear as one of the 200 Prizes that can be won using the Coins in the main Plaza. Upon touching the Keese Prize in the Plaza using the touch screen or simply jumping against it, the Keese will become animated temporarily and [[Monita]] will comment on it.
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{{Monita|Keese|Keese are bat-like monsters usually found in dark places. They ram you if you get close and then fly out of reach when you finally manage to draw your sword. How rude!}}
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==Trivia==
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*In the official Prima Twilight Princess guide, they refer to Keese as "vicious little airborne rodents".{{fact}}
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*In the Kirby series, there is a monster similar to [[#Fire Keese|Fire Keese]] known as [[wk:batafire|Batafire]].
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==Gallery==
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File:BSKeese.gif|Keese form ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
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File:BSFireKeese.gif|Fire Keese from ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
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File:Keese_ALttP.gif|Roosting Keese from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:Keese ALttP.png|Flying Keese from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:keeseoot.png|Keese from ''Ocarina of Time''
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File:MM Keese.png|Keese from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:KeeseOracle.png|Keese from the ''Oracle'' series
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File:FireKeeseOracle.png|Fire Keese from the ''Oracle'' series
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File:Keese FS.png|Keese from ''Four Swords''
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File:KeeseFSA.png|Keese from ''Four Swords Adventures''
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File:Lost Woods FSA.png|Ring Keese from ''Four Swords Adventures''
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File:Keese MC.gif|Keese from ''The Minish Cap''
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File:TP Keese.png|Keese from ''Twilight Princess''
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File:Keese_TP.jpg|Keese from ''Twilight Princess''
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File:Keese PH.png|Keese from ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''
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File:Fire Keese PH.png|Fire Keese from ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''
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File:Ice Keese PH.png|Ice Keese from ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''
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File:FireKeeseSS.png|Fire Keese from ''Skyward Sword''
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File:CursedKeeseSS.png|Dark Keese from ''Skyward Sword''
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File:ThunderKeeseSS.png|Thunder Keese from ''Skyward Sword''
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File:Fire Keese Art.png|Fire Keese concept art from ''Skyward Sword''
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File:Dark Keese Art.png|Dark Keese concept art from ''Skyward Sword''
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File:KeeseLoZArt.png|Million Publishing guide Keese artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:Keese2.png|Guide Keese artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:LoZLinkBow1988NintendoHasbro.jpg|Link fighting a Keese action figure from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:Keese FoE.png|Keese from ''The Faces of Evil'' and ''The Wand of Gamelon''
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File:ZA Keese.png|Keese from ''Zelda's Adventure''
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File:Zelda Zone Keese.jpg|Keese from ''The Legend of Zelda'' Zone
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{{Names Table
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|name1= Keese
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|name2= Fire Keese
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|name3= Ice Keese
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|name4= Thunder Keese
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|name5= Dark Keese
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|name6= Big Keese
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|ja1= {{Japanese|キース|Kīsu|Keese|3}}
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|ja2= {{Japanese|ファイアキース|Faia Kīsu|Fire Keese|3}}
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|ja3= {{Japanese|アイスキース|Aisu Kīsu|Ice Keese|3}}
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|ja4= {{Japanese|サンダーキース|Sandā Kīsu|Thunder Keese|3}}
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|ja5= {{Japanese|ヤミキース|Yami Kīsu|Dark Keese|3}}
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|ja6= {{Japanese|ピッコロ [の子分]|Pikkoro [no Kobun]|Piccolo Follower|3}} {{ExpGame|LA}}
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|es1= Keese
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|es2= {{exp|Fire Keese|Keese de fuego}}
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|esL1= Keese
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|esL4= {{exp|Thunder Keese|Keese de trueno}}
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|esL5= {{exp|Dark Keese|Keese oscuro}}
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|fr1= {{exp|Bat|Chauve-souris}}<br>{{exp|Tapper|Saigneur}} {{ExpGame|OoT|MM}}
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|fr2= {{exp|Fire Bat|Chauve-souris de feu}}<br>{{exp|Fiery Tapper|Saigneur ardent}} {{ExpGame|OoT}}<br>{{exp|Fire Tapper|Saigneur de Feu}} {{ExpGame|MM}}
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|fr3= {{exp|Ice Bat|Chauve-souris de glace}}<br>{{exp|Frosted Tapper|Saigneur givré}} {{ExpGame|OoT}}
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|fr4= {{exp|Lightning Bat|Chauve-souris de foudre}}
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|fr5= {{exp|Darkness Bat|Chauve-souris de ténèbres}}
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|frC1= {{exp|Bat|Chauve-souris}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
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|frC2= {{exp|Fire Bat|Chauve-souris de feu}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
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|frC3= {{exp|Ice Bat|Chauve-souris de glace}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
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|frC4= {{exp|Lightning Bat|Chauve-souris de foudre}}
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|frC5= {{exp|Darkness Bat|Chauve-souris de ténèbres}}
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|de1= {{de|Fledermaus|Flederbeißer}}
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|de2= [[Zeldapendium:Feuerflatterer|Feuerflatterer]]
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|de3= [[Zeldapendium:Polarflatterer|Polarflatterer]]
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|de4= [[Zeldapendium:Donnerflatterer|Donnerflatterer]]
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|de5= [[Zeldapendium:Finsterflatterer|Finsterflatterer]]
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Template:Enemy Keese (Pronounced /kiːs/, kees) are bat-like creatures that make their homes in dank, shadowy dungeons or in pitch-black caves similar to their real-life counterparts, and have become a staple of the Zelda series, appearing in all mainstream Zelda titles thus far except for Template:AOL. The Keese is known to inhabit various forms, some adapted from fire and ice, some from the surrounding environment, however, the technique and strategy used to defeat all of their variations is basically the same. Template:TLoZManual

Characteristics

File:Keese.png
Keese artwork from The Legend of Zelda

Keese appear in every dungeon throughout Template:LoZ and often exist in clusters about the many rooms in those dungeons, not to mention in the dungeons of the majority of the other Zelda titles, up to Spirit Tracks. These creatures often fly around the screen, not heading towards anything in particular, and stop for a short amount of time on a neighboring wall, or rock face, as seen vividly in The Minish Cap and Phantom Hourglass as well. However, in games such as A Link to the Past and Four Swords, but not exclusively, Keese are easy to startle, and move about the screen only when Link is within close proximity, otherwise they remain still, at rest, on the wall. Unlike the commonplace behavior of the Keese, Four Swords Adventures introduces a variety that can be seen and fought in pure daylight, upon the overworld of Hyrule, as well as in their natural dungeon habitats.

The Keese incarnations seen in The Wind Waker and on through Twilight Princess have a slightly different attack strategy in comparison to the random flight seen in the early titles and the motion sensitivity seen in games such as A Link to the Past and The Minish Cap. Instead of running straight into Link, these bats will hover and pause above him when nearby before hitting him, giving Link a chance to notice and defeat them before they seize the opportunity to cause injury. On another note, the Keese from Twilight Princess, in the same vein with the graphical style of the game, have a much more realistic appearance, and now have a hook-like tail in comparison to the almost non-existent tails of previous incarnations.

Physical Differences

Color

A Blue Keese from The Legend of Zelda
A Red Keese from The Legend of Zelda

The original Template:LoZ is the only title to incorporate Keese of any color other than their standard dark appearance. Of the three different colors, Blue Keese are the most common, Red Keese only appear in pairs whenever a Vire, a larger Keese variant, is injured, and the Black Keese seldom appear until the last three dungeons of The Legend of Zelda.

Unusual for the Zelda games (wherein color usually indicates the enemy's level of difficulty), the different colors of Keese have the same abilities, stats, and movement patterns, however, the Black Keese tend to inhabit rooms that are dark or with black floors; in this case, Link could only see their eyes as a method of distinguishment, thus making them harder to locate and defeat.

Size

A large Keese variant from Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening there are Big Keese, also known as Battle Bats that only appear during the fight with the Grim Creeper, the mini-boss of the Eagle's Tower.

Variations

There are several variations on the regular Keese:

Fire Keese

Fire Keese in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

When Keese are exposed to an open flame, they can transform into Fire Keese. In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Keese can be transformed by fire arrows or torches (although regular arrows can kill Keese or Fire Keese easily). They will light Link on fire, simultaneously putting themselves out. In Ocarina of Time, if Link has the Deku Shield equipped they could burn his shield.[1] In Twilight Princess, they are almost identical to Keese. The only difference between the two is Link does not take damage if he touches a regular Keese when it's not attacking, whereas he will if he touches Fire Keese. They can be put out with the Gale Boomerang, or any type of Boomerang for that matter, but they do not go out when attacking Link, a trend carried through to Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks.

Ice Keese

The Ice Keese as it appears in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask
Ice Keese in Twilight Princess

Ice Keese are Keese exposed to cold, such as an ice arrow or blue fire (a regular arrow kills them and can kill Keese, as well). In Twilight Princess, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Ice Keese cannot be changed into regular Keese, nor can regular Keese be transformed into Ice Keese. In Spirit Tracks, they act as a mini-boss group before Link obtains the Boomerang.

Shadow Keese

The Shadow Keese as it appears in Twilight Princess

Shadow Keese are only found in the Twilight Realm inTwilight Princess. They have dragon-like bodies and strange, funnel shaped heads. The faces are featureless save for red symbols. They appear to be nearly identical to Shadow Kargaroks except for the fact that they are smaller, weaker and lack the ring of grey plumage around their faces. As with many Shadow creatures, Shadow Keese have a distinctive cry; rather than the squeaking of the other Keese variations, Shadow Keese make a noise reminiscent of a hammer clashing on metal.

Thunder Keese

Thunder Keese in Skyward Sword

Thunder Keese are found in several locations in Skyward Sword. They are electrified Keese that follow similar attack patterns of all other Keese and can be killed in the same manners. However, like all electrified enemies in the game, Link be stunned and take damage if he strikes while they are shrouded in electricity.

Dark Keese

Dark Keese in Skyward Sword

Introduced in Skyward Sword, the Dark Keese is a skeletal, dark variant of the regular form. Like other cursed monsters, contact with them will result in a Curse, where Link cannot use his items, including his sword and shield. The variant is found in the Fire Sanctuary, Eldin Volcano and Volcano Summit, which will drop Evil Crystals every so often. Dark Keese appear to reprise the role of Blue Bubbles, who are absent from the game. They also appear as flying, reanimated skeletons, possessing traits reminiscent of the Stalfos family of enemies.

Vire

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Main article: Vire

Vires are large humanoid bat devils, who fly and hop around the area, sometimes shooting fireballs. They split into two Red Keese when significantly injured. Vires are one of the more intelligent minions in the series, showing the ability to talk.[2]

Ring Keese

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File:RingKeese.png

In Four Swords Adventures, Ring Keese lay hidden in bushes in The Swamp and the Lost Woods.[3] They consist of a large red Keese followed by a trail of purple, shadowy Keese it leaves in its wake. If the Links disturb its hiding spot, the Keese will rush out and begin circling the Links. Trapped within the ring of Keese, the only way to escape is by killing the red Keese, who will try to keep a certain distance between himself and the Links. Therefore, the heroes must assume the Long or Wide formation, putting the outermost Link within reach of the leader.[4] Once the red Keese is defeated, the trail of bats is destroyed along with it, leaving a ring of Green Force Gems, while the Ring Keese will drop a Blue Force Gem.

Similar Species

There are a number of other bat species in the series that are similar to Keese:

Ache

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Main article: Ache

Though Keese don't appear in Template:AOL, Aches, a similar species of bat-like creatures, do. Aches in this game are usually found in forests. They hang at the top of the screen, waiting for someone to pass, and dive down to attack them. Blue Aches take only one hit to defeat. It should be noted that the official name of these enemies is actually Ache, but they behave like Keese in almost every respect, so they are often confused with them. In certain towns, some Aches disguise themselves as villagers and attack Link when he tries to talk to them. They are called "The Eyes of Ganon".

Acheman

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Main article: Acheman

Red Aches fly down and turn into red devil-like creatures. These Aches, called "Acheman", shoot fireballs from their mouth at their prey. They are only able to transform into this state when on solid ground. They could be seen as the Ache's equivalent of Vire.

Bad Bat

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Main article: Bad Bat

Bad Bats are larger, pure black bats found in Majora's Mask. They seem to prefer outdoor environments, as opposed to the cave or dungeon-dwelling Keese. They are more powerful than Keese as well and appear in huge swarms. A creature called Gomess controls Bad Bats and uses them as a protective cloak.

Chasupa

File:Chasupa.png
Main article: Chasupa

The Chasupa are Keese-like creatures that dwell in the Dark World and Hyrule Castle Tower in A Link to the Past, although they also share a lot in common with Patra.

Weaknesses

Because Keese are standard and often commonplace enemies, they can be dispelled with any variety of weaponry from swords to boomerangs, arrows to bombs. However, it is advised that even though these bats tend to fly close whenever Link is within range, this is not always the case, so ranged weapons must be used to annihilate these foes at a distance before they interfere with Link's projected path, whatever that may be.

In Twilight Princess, whenever Link uses the Hidden Skill called Shield Attack on a Keese, it will be forced to the ground, hopping and vulnerable to attack.

Non-canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda Game Watch

Bat GW

Keese appear in Template:GW, and are referred to as bats. They can only be defeated with the sword. They appear from the second dungeon onward, and only once all of the Iron Balls have been defeated. Once all of the bats in a room are defeated, a key appears which Link can use to proceed to the next room.

Battle Quest

Keese appear in Battle Quest found in Nintendo Land for the Wii U. They appear in later stages within caves and dungeons, usually as large swarms on the ceiling. When the player gets near, they drop down and fly directly at them, one by one, and must be defended against or defeated before they strike. After attacking, they will pass by and not strike again. They are also summoned by Wizzrobes when playing as an Archer, appearing as pairs or groups of three. They are best shot down with charged shots as they appear.

Keese also appear as one of the 200 Prizes that can be won using the Coins in the main Plaza. Upon touching the Keese Prize in the Plaza using the touch screen or simply jumping against it, the Keese will become animated temporarily and Monita will comment on it.

Battle Quest Prize Keese
Monita says:

Keese

Trivia

  • In the official Prima Twilight Princess guide, they refer to Keese as "vicious little airborne rodents".[citation needed]
  • In the Kirby series, there is a monster similar to Fire Keese known as Batafire.

Gallery

  • Keese form BS The Legend of Zelda

    Keese form BS The Legend of Zelda

  • Fire Keese from BS The Legend of Zelda

    Fire Keese from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • Roosting Keese from A Link to the Past

    Roosting Keese from A Link to the Past

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    Flying Keese from A Link to the Past

  • Keeseoot.png

    Keese from Ocarina of Time

  • MM Keese.png

    Keese from Majora's Mask

  • KeeseOracle.png

    Keese from the Oracle series

  • FireKeeseOracle.png

    Fire Keese from the Oracle series

  • Keese FS.png

    Keese from Four Swords

  • KeeseFSA.png

    Keese from Four Swords Adventures

  • Ring Keese from Four Swords Adventures

    Ring Keese from Four Swords Adventures

  • Keese MC.gif

    Keese from The Minish Cap

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    Keese from Twilight Princess

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    Keese from Twilight Princess

  • Keese PH.png

    Keese from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

  • Fire Keese PH.png

    Fire Keese from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

  • Ice Keese PH.png

    Ice Keese from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

  • FireKeeseSS.png

    Fire Keese from Skyward Sword

  • CursedKeeseSS.png

    Dark Keese from Skyward Sword

  • ThunderKeeseSS.png

    Thunder Keese from Skyward Sword

  • Fire Keese concept art from Skyward Sword

    Fire Keese concept art from Skyward Sword

  • Dark Keese concept art from Skyward Sword

    Dark Keese concept art from Skyward Sword

  • KeeseLoZArt.png

    Million Publishing guide Keese artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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    Guide Keese artwork from The Legend of Zelda

  • LoZLinkBow1988NintendoHasbro.jpg

    Link fighting a Keese action figure from The Legend of Zelda

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    Keese from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

  • ZA Keese.png

    Keese from Zelda's Adventure

  • Keese from The Legend of Zelda Zone

    Keese from The Legend of Zelda Zone

References

  1. ↑ "Fire Keese - Destroy it before it flies into you! If you don't, its flames will burn up your Deku Shield!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  2. ↑ "Vire is a devil that splits into Keeses when cut by Link's sword. Keeses have less attacking power." (Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 35)
  3. ↑ Template:Cite book
  4. ↑ Template:Cite book


TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name
Keese Fire Keese Ice Keese Thunder Keese Dark Keese Big Keese
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:Japanese Template:ExpGame
French-speaking countries French Chauve-souris
Saigneur Template:ExpGame		 Chauve-souris de feu
Saigneur ardent Template:ExpGame
Saigneur de Feu Template:ExpGame		 Chauve-souris de glace
Saigneur givré Template:ExpGame		 Chauve-souris de foudre Chauve-souris de ténèbres
Canada FrenchCA Chauve-souris Template:ExpGame Chauve-souris de feu Template:ExpGame Chauve-souris de glace Template:ExpGame Chauve-souris de foudre Chauve-souris de ténèbres
Federal Republic of Germany German Flederbeißer Feuerflatterer Polarflatterer Donnerflatterer Finsterflatterer
Italian Republic Italian Pipistrello Pipistrello Igneo Pipistrello saetta Pipistrello Malvagio
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Keese Keese de fuego Keese de hielo
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States SpanishLA Keese Keese de trueno Keese oscuro

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