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Bubbles, also sometimes known as Fire Faeries, Anti-Fairies, and Whisps[1] or Wisps,[2] are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. They are flying skulls that are usually seen engulfed in flames. They appear primarily in dungeons.

A Bubble is a spirit in the form of an animated skull with fire surrounding it, sometimes also depicted with bat-like wings it uses for flight. In many games, the main threat behind the Bubble is the curse they inflict to those they touch, leaving the victim unable to wield a blade and sometimes other items for a brief period of time.[3] This leaves the victim open to attack from any nearby enemies and monsters. While this is their most dangerous curse, the actual effects of touching a Bubble vary from game to game; sometimes they steal Magic, in others they will simply set Link on fire or merely cause damage. Depending on the game, Bubbles may either be completely invincible to all attack, can only be affected by certain items, or can simply be killed with the Sword. Their erratic and sometimes unpredictable flight patterns, however, can make them a tricky enemy to deal with.

In several games, Bubbles come in various shapes, types and even color of flame. These different variants often feature varying characteristics, ranging between movement and attack method. Some Bubbles go by other names to differentiate between each other, such as the Bubbles and Whisps of the Template:OoX. Some of the most common color variants include the Red Bubble and the Blue Bubble, which appear in several games.

In a very few games, mainly the 2D Zelda games, sprinkling Magic Powder on a Bubble sometimes transforms it into a Fairy.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

The Legend of Zelda

The Adventure of Link

A Link to the Past

Link's Awakening

Ocarina of Time

Oracle series

Four Swords

The Wind Waker

Four Swords Adventures

The Minish Cap

Twilight Princess

Phantom Hourglass

Spirit Tracks

A Link Between Worlds

References

  1. "My books tell me there is a beast called a Whisp that jinxes you when you touch it. You won't be able to draw your sword!" — Dr. Left (Oracle of Seasons)
  2. "Wisp
    Appears in dungeons. They float in midair. They won't hurt you, but if you touch them, you won't be able to use your sword for a while.
    " — Wisp Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  3. "The spirit of the dead. When it clings onto Link, he won't be able to unsheathe his sword for a while." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 38)
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