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Vire

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Vire
Artwork of the Vire mini-boss from Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
Artwork of the Vire mini-boss from Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1987)
Appearances The Legend of Zelda
Link's Awakening
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Location(s) (Link's Awakening)
Turtle Rock
(Oracle of Ages)
Mermaid's Cave
Black Tower
(Oracle of Seasons)
Ancient Ruins
Effective weapon(s) Sword

Vires are recurring enemies in the The Legend of Zelda series. They are winged creatures, similar in appearances to a typical demon; with pointy ears similar to horns and four bat-like eyes in addition to small wings that keep them floating in the air. They attack by slowly approaching Link, attacking and then running away quickly if he retaliates. Once hit by a sword, Vires split into two Keese that attack Link.

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[edit] Appearances

[edit] The Legend of Zelda

A Vire from The Legend of Zelda Vires are blue bat-like demons. They appear in Levels 4, 6, and 9 in the First Quest, and in Levels 5, 6, and 9 in the Second Quest. They walk up and down slowly, but when moving from left to right they are quicker. They also jump as they walk left and right. If slain with a weapon weaker than the Magical Sword, a Vire splits into two Red Keese. The Magical Sword and weapons of equal strength kill them outright.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

A Vire from Link's Awakening Vires appear in Turtle Rock, the eighth and final dungeon in the game. They spit fireballs at Link in a V pattern a few times, then fly rapidly towards him. They dart backwards if Link swings his sword at them. Link can try to intercept them during their dives with his sword, or try to get close enough to hit them before they dart away. After taking enough damage from the sword, Vires split into two large bats which dive at Link and continue offscreen. The Vire will then reappear as soon as Link exits and re-enters the room. The Magic Rod kills Vire outright, and causes them to reappear after a regular amount of time has passed rather than immediately upon re-entering an area.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

Main article: Vire (mini-boss)
The Vire from Oracle of Ages and Seasons

A Vire serves as the mini-boss of the Mermaid's Cave and Ancient Ruins in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, respectively. He is depicted as the henchman of Veran or General Onox, depending on in which game the original file is being played.

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