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{{Enemy
 
{{Enemy
|name = Eyeball Monster
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|name = Keese
|image = [[File:Eyeball Monster.png|250px]]
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|image = [[File:Keese SSword.png|200px]]
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|caption = A Keese from ''Skyward Sword''
|game = {{PH}}
 
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|game = All games except<br>{{TAoL}}
|habitat = [[World of the Ocean King]]
 
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|other = {{TFoE}}<br>{{TWoG}}<br>{{ZA}}<br>{{LCT}}<br>''{{Wp|Sonic Lost World}}''<br>{{MK8}}<br>{{NL}}
|weapon = [[Cannon]]
 
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|habitat = All
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|weapon = [[Sword]]<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Hookshot]]<br>[[Boomerang]]
 
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'''Keese''' (pronounced {{IPA|kiːs}}, {{Respell|kees}}){{fact}} are a recurring enemy in {{LZS|Series}}.
[[File:Pink Eyeball Monster.png|100px|left]] '''Eyeball Monsters'''<ref>{{cite book|quote=Some airborne entities you encounter in eastern waters of the sea are actually Eyeball Monsters that flutter high above the surface of the ocean.|book=The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass Prima Official Game Guide|publisher=Prima Games|page=28}}</ref> are [[Patra]]-like winged eyeballs encountered in {{PH}}. Either white or pink, they are found at sea where they will swarm towards [[S.S. Linebeck|Link's ship]]. These enemies travel in packs of five as they slowly beeline towards travelers. The damage from one is minimal and a well aimed [[cannon]] blast is sufficient to kill one.
 
   
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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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{{clear|left}}
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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. {{ExpGame|MM}}
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A '''Keese'''. Use L-Targeting when it gets close. Even if it flies off, I'll follow it for you. {{ExpGame|MM3D}}}}
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{{clear|left}}
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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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==Characteristics==
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{{ImageCaption|image= File:Keese.png|size=130px|align=left|caption=Keese artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''|captionalign=center}}
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Keese are bat-like creatures that make their homes in dank, shadowy [[dungeon]]s or in pitch-black [[cave]]s similar to their real-life counterparts, and have become a staple of the ''Zelda'' series. 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 stays mostly the same.
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Keese often appear in every dungeon in the vast majority of ''Zelda'' titles, and often exist in clusters within these dungeons. These creatures 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. 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 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. Instead of flying 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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Because Keese are standard and often commonplace enemies, they can be dispelled with any variety of weaponry, from [[Sword]]s, [[Boomerang]]s, [[Arrow]]s to [[Bomb]]s. It is however often recommended to use ranged weapons to annihilate these foes from a distance, especially in the 3D console games where the Keese may fly too high for other weapons to reach.
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In ''Twilight Princess'', whenever Link uses the [[Hidden Skill]] [[Hidden Skill#Shield Attack|Shield Attack]] on a Keese, it will be forced to the ground, hopping and vulnerable to attack.
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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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{{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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==Variations==
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There are several variations on the regular Keese:
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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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===Fire Keese===
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[[File:OOT Fire Keese.png|left|75px|Fire Keese in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'']]
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[[File:FireKeeseTP.png|right|75px|Fire Keese in ''Twilight Princess'']]
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When Keese are exposed to an open flame, they can transform into '''Fire Keese'''. In {{OoT}} and {{MM}}, Keese can be transformed by [[Fire Arrow]]s or torches. They will light Link on fire, simultaneously putting themselves out. In games with wooden shields, such as ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Twilight Princess'', Fire Keese can also burn away these shields.<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 that Link does not take damage if he touches a regular Keese when it is not attacking, whereas he will if he touches a 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 {{PH}} and {{ST}}.
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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! {{ExpGame|MM}}
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That's a '''Fire Keese'''! Defeat it before it swoops down on you. I do not want to roast! {{ExpGame|MM3D}}}}
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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]]. In ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'' and ''Twilight Princess'', 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.
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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! {{ExpGame|MM}}
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It's an '''Ice Keese'''.<br />Destroy it before it swoops down on you. I hate the c-c-cold! {{ExpGame|MM3D}}}}
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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 (Four Swords Adventures)|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 itself 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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===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 only found in the [[Twilight Realm]] in ''Twilight Princess''. They have draconian-like bodies and strange, funnel shaped heads. Their 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 monsters of Twilight, 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 identical attack patterns of all other Keese and can be killed in the same manner. However, like all electrified enemies in the game, Link will become stunned and take damage if he strikes while they are shrouded in electricity. Though Thunder Keese are weak enemies, they can be dangerous in large groups, as they may constantly electrocute Link, giving him little opportunity to defend himself. A safe and effective way to eliminate them is to use the [[Shield Bash]] technique, then the [[Fatal Blow]].
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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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The '''Dark Keese''' is a skeletal, dark variant of the regular form in ''Skyward Sword''. 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 (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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==Non-canon Appearances==
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{{Noncanon|start}}
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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'''.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Link is attacked by crushing Iron Balls, {{typo|Ferocious|ferocious}} bats, and a fire breathing {{typo|Dragons|Dragon}} |game= The Legend of Zelda Game Watch}}</ref> 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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===''Nintendo Land''===
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Keese appear in {{BQ}} in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'' for the [[Wii U]]. They appear in later stages within caves and dungeons, usually in 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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{{Noncanon|end}}
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==See Also==
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* [[Ache]]
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* [[Acheman]]
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* [[Bad Bat]]
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* [[Chasupa]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:KeeseNES.png|Blue Keese from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:Keese NES.gif|Red Keese from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:BSKeese.gif|Keese form ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
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File:BSFireKeese.gif|Red 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:Big Keese LA.png|Large Keese from ''Link's Awakening''
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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:TFH Keese Model.png|Keese in ''Tri Force Heroes''
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File:TFH IceKeese Model.png|Ice Keese in ''Tri Force Heroes''
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File:BotW Keese Model.png|Keese in ''Breath of the Wild''
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File:BotW Ice Keese Model.png|Ice Keese in ''Breath of the Wild''
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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:BQ Keese Model.png|Keese from ''Battle Quest''
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</gallery>
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{{Ref}}
 
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{{Names
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{{Names Table
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|name1= Keese
|ja= {{Romanize|フラッパー(白)|Furappā (Shiro)}}<br>{{Romanize|フラッパー(ピンク)|Furappā (Pinku)}}
 
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|name2= Fire Keese
|jaM= Flapper (White)<br>Flapper (Pink)
 
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|name3= Ice Keese
|es=
 
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|name4= Thunder Keese
|esM=
 
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|name5= Dark Keese
|fr=
 
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|name6= Big Keese
|frM=
 
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|de=
 
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|ja1= {{Romanize|キース|Kīsu|Keese|3}}
|deM=
 
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|ja2= {{Romanize|ファイアキース|Faia Kīsu|Fire Keese|3}}
|it= Flapper
 
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|ja3= {{Romanize|アイスキース|Aisu Kīsu|Ice Keese|3}}
|itM=
 
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|ja4= {{Romanize|サンダーキース|Sandā Kīsu|Thunder Keese|3}}
|pt=
 
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|ja5= {{Romanize|ヤミキース|Yami Kīsu|Dark Keese|3}}
|ptM=
 
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|ja6= {{Romanize|ピッコロ [の子分]|Pikkoro [no Kobun]|Piccolo Follower|3}} {{ExpGame|LA}}
|nl=
 
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|nlM=
 
|ru=
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|es1= Keese
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|es2= {{exp|Fire Keese|Keese de fuego}}
|ruM=
 
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|es3= {{exp|Ice Keese|Keese de hielo}}
|ko=
 
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|es4= {{exp|Thunder Keese|Keese de trueno}}
|koM=
 
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|es5= {{exp|Dark Keese|Keese oscuro}}
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|es6=
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}}
 
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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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|frF6=
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|frC1= {{exp|Bat|Chauve-souris}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}}
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|frC2= {{exp|Fire Bat|Chauve-souris de feu}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}}
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|frC3= {{exp|Ice Bat|Chauve-souris de glace}} {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}}
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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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|frC6=
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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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|de6=
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|it1= {{exp|Bat|Pipistrello}}
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|it2= {{exp|Igneous Bat|Pipistrello Igneo}}
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|it3= Pipistrello glaciale
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|it4= Pipistrello saetta
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|it5= {{exp|Evil Bat|Pipistrello Malvagio}}
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|it6= Grande Pipistrello
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|ko1=
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|ko2=
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|ko3=
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|ko4=
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|ko5=
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|ko6=
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|chS1= {{Romanize|蝙蝠|Biānfú|Keese|3}}
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|chS2= {{Romanize|火蝙蝠|Huǒ Biānfú|Fire Keese|3}}
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|chS3= {{Romanize|冰蝙蝠|Bīng Biānfú|Ice Keese|3}}
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|chS4= {{Romanize|电蝙蝠|Diàn Biānfú|Thunder Keese|3}}
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|chS5= {{Romanize|暗黑蝙蝠|Ànhēi Biānfú|Dark Keese|3}}
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|chS6= }}
   
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{{BatEnemy}}
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{{FireEnemy}}
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{{IceEnemy}}
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{{ElectricEnemy}}
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{{Stal}}
 
{{EyeEnemy}}
 
{{EyeEnemy}}
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{{Enemies}}
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[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda]]
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[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Link's Awakening]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Ages]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Seasons]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords]]
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[[Category:Enemies in The Wind Waker]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords Adventures]]
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[[Category:Enemies in The Minish Cap]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Phantom Hourglass]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Phantom Hourglass]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Spirit Tracks]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Skyward Sword]]
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[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Tri Force Heroes]]
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[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Link: The Faces of Evil]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Zelda's Adventure]]
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[[Category:Enemies in BS The Legend of Zelda]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Breath of the Wild]]

Revision as of 23:49, 5 September 2016

Template:Enemy Keese (pronounced /kiːs/, kees)[citation needed] are a recurring enemy in Template:LZS.

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Characteristics

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

Keese 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. 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 stays mostly the same.

Keese often appear in every dungeon in the vast majority of Zelda titles, and often exist in clusters within these dungeons. These creatures 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. 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 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. Instead of flying 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.

Because Keese are standard and often commonplace enemies, they can be dispelled with any variety of weaponry, from Swords, Boomerangs, Arrows to Bombs. It is however often recommended to use ranged weapons to annihilate these foes from a distance, especially in the 3D console games where the Keese may fly too high for other weapons to reach.

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

Variations

There are several variations on the regular Keese:

Vire

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.[1]

Fire Keese

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. They will light Link on fire, simultaneously putting themselves out. In games with wooden shields, such as Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, Fire Keese can also burn away these shields.[2] In Twilight Princess, they are almost identical to Keese. The only difference between the two is that Link does not take damage if he touches a regular Keese when it is not attacking, whereas he will if he touches a 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

Ice Keese are Keese exposed to cold, such as an Ice Arrow or Blue Fire. In Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess, 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.

Ring Keese

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 itself 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.

Shadow Keese

Shadow Keese are only found in the Twilight Realm in Twilight Princess. They have draconian-like bodies and strange, funnel shaped heads. Their 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 monsters of Twilight, 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 are found in several locations in Skyward Sword. They are electrified Keese that follow identical attack patterns of all other Keese and can be killed in the same manner. However, like all electrified enemies in the game, Link will become stunned and take damage if he strikes while they are shrouded in electricity. Though Thunder Keese are weak enemies, they can be dangerous in large groups, as they may constantly electrocute Link, giving him little opportunity to defend himself. A safe and effective way to eliminate them is to use the Shield Bash technique, then the Fatal Blow.

Dark Keese

The Dark Keese is a skeletal, dark variant of the regular form in Skyward Sword. 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.

Non-canon Appearances

The Legend of Zelda Game Watch

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Keese appear in Template:GW, and are referred to as Bats.[5] 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.

Nintendo Land

Keese appear in Battle Quest in Nintendo Land for the Wii U. They appear in later stages within caves and dungeons, usually in 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

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References

  1. "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)
  2. "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)
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  5. "Link is attacked by crushing Iron Balls, Ferocious [sic] bats, and a fire breathing Dragons [sic]" (The Legend of Zelda Game Watch manual, [which page?])


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 キース ファイアキース アイスキース サンダーキース ヤミキース ピッコロ [の子分] 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 glaciale Pipistrello saetta Pipistrello Malvagio Grande Pipistrello
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Keese Keese de fuego Keese de hielo Keese de trueno Keese oscuro

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