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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name= Leever
|image=  
|image= [[File:OoT Leever Artwork.png|150px]]
{{Media
|caption= Leever artwork from {{OoT|-}}
|Artwork TAoL= File:TAoL Leever Artwork 2.png
|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{TAoL}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TFH}}
|Artwork OoT= File:OoT Leever Artwork.png
|other= {{ZA}}
|Model LANS= File:LANS Red Leever Model.png
|habitat= Sandy areas
|Model OoT= File:OoT Leever Model.png
|weapon= [[Sword]]
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Leever Model.png
|spoils= [[Heart]] {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>One [[Rupee]] {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>Five Rupees {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>[[Clock]] {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>[[Fairy]] {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}
|Model MM= File:MM Leever Model.png
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Leever Model.png
|Model TP= File:TP Leever Model.png
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Leever Model.png
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Leever Model.png
|Model TFH= File:TFH Leever Model.png
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite TAoL= File:TAoL Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Red Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Leever Sprite.png
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Leever Sprite.png
}}
|caption=
|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈliːvəɹ}} {{Respell|LEE|vər}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Octoroks, Tektites, Leevers too|author= Zelda Universe|published= May 17, 2011|retrieved= October 24, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqX4AEInUs&t=15s|title= The Zelda Rap: US Commercial (1986)|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Leevers!|author= Zelda Universe|published= May 9, 2011|retrieved= October 24, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3SwWldcHs&t=17s|title= Legend of Zelda Ad: What Is This I Don't Even|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref>
|plural= Leevers<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The Oracle series features three kinds of Leevers: red, orange, and blue.|book= E |publisher= |page= 189}}</ref>
|race=
|game= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FSA, TMC, TP, ALBW, TFH
|other= TCoBS, ZA, BSTLoZ, AST, ALttP (Cagiva), CoH
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{HP|TLoZ|2}} {{Small|(Red)}}, {{HP|TLoZ|4}} {{Small|({{Term|TLoZ|Blue Leever|display=Blue|link}})}}
|TAoL= {{HP|TAoL|16}}
|LA= {{HP|LA|2}}
|OoT= {{HP|OoT|2}}
}}  
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= Contact {{Small|(Red)}} [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 4.png|1/2 heart]],
Contact {{Small|({{Term|TLoZ|Blue Leever|display=Blue}})}} [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite.png|1 heart]]
|LA= Contact [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 4.png|1/2 heart]]
|OoT= Contact [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite 4.png|1/2 heart]]
}}
|weapon= {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}
|spoils=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ=
  {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}},
  One {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}},
  Five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee}},
  {{Term|TLoZ|Clock|link}},
  {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}},
}}
|exp= 50
|exp= 50
|theme=
}}
}}
'''Leevers''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈliːvəɹ}} {{Respell|LEE|vər}}<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Octoroks, Tektites / Leevers too |retrieved=October 24, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqX4AEInUs&t=15s |title=''The Legend of Zelda'' US rap commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|quote=Leevers! Ahhh! |retrieved=October 24, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP3SwWldcHs&t=17s |title=''The Legend of Zelda'' US commercial |site=YouTube}}</ref>) are a recurring enemy in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Leever'''|book=A&A|page=119 {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}, 128 {{Exp Game|TAoL}} & 178 {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote='''LEEVER'''|book=A&A|page=390 {{Exp Game|ALttP&FS}}}}</ref>
{{Term/Store|Leever|Leevers|Series, TAoL, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FSA, TMC, TP, TPHD, ALBW, TFH|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 189 {{Exp Game|TAoL, OoT, MM, FSA, TMC, TP, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{Navi|Leever|'''Leever'''
{{Plural|Series|Leever}} are sand-dwelling sandworm-like creatures known for their burrowing capabilities, found mostly in areas with sand such as deserts and beaches. These cone-shaped creatures burrow out of the ground, or remain at a semi-burrow as in {{TAoL}}, upon detecting movement and begin pursuing threats, generally at a fast-moving pace.<ref>{{Cite|Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!|Navi|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?|Tatl|MM}}</ref> They are almost always fought in groups, with many of them targeting and honing in on {{Term|Series|Link|link}} at once.
Watch its movements closely and let it go by!}}
 
{{clear|left}}
Although the behavior of the {{Term|Series|Leever}} changes little between games and variations, they do possess different levels of strength, speed, and attack strategy that vary by color.
{{Tatl|Leever|You know about the '''Leever''', right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it? {{Exp Game|MM}}
 
----
In general, red {{Plural|Series|Leever}} are the standard variant, with the stronger {{Plural|Series|Blue Leever|link}} behaving similarly. In some games, green {{Plural|Series|Leever}} are the standard variant, with a stronger and faster-moving purple variant. In games such as {{LA}}, {{OoS}}, and {{OoA}}, there is an orange variant as well.
It's a '''Leever'''.<br />It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it? {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
 
{{clear|left}}
The overall strategy to defeat any {{Term|Series|Leever}}, regardless of game, is to attack it with the {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}, or any weapon used to defeat any other commonplace enemy. Generally, {{Plural|Series|Leever}} can be avoided entirely, although some incarnations make this harder due to their increased speed.
[[File:TP Leever.png|left|100px]]
 
The Leever is a sand-dwelling creature known for its burrowing capabilities, found mostly in areas with sand such as deserts and beaches. These cone-shaped creatures burrow out of the ground, or remain at a semi-burrow as in {{TAoL}}, upon detecting movement and begin pursuing territorial threats until they tire or vacate the proximity of intruders. Though while mostly cone-like in appearance, {{TP}} brings a certain graphical realism to the Leever, giving it a stronger plant-like appearance. Leevers are often fast-moving enemies.<ref>{{Cite|Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!|Navi|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?|Tatl|MM}}</ref> They are almost always fought in groups, as many of these creatures target and hone in on [[Link]] at once in order to maximize the chance of inflicting damage and ridding their territory of threat.
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Leever|They live in the ground and eat up the energy of creatures that approach them. Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.}}
There are red and blue varieties of {{Plural|TLoZ|Leever}} in {{TLoZ}}, the [[Blue Leever|blue variant]] being the stronger of the two.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.|game= TLoZ|page= 29}}</ref> When defeated, red {{Plural|TLoZ|Leever}} may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}}, one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}, five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee}}, or a {{Term|TLoZ|Clock|link}}, while blue {{Plural|TLoZ|Leever}} may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart}}, a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}} or one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee}}.{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
 
==={{TAoL|-}}===
In the {{TAoL}}, {{Plural|TAoL|Leever}} are once again found in sandy areas, more so in northern hyrule and near {{Term|TAoL|Darunia Town|link}}.
 
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Plural|ALttP|Leever}} come in two varieties in {{ALttP}}, with the green version being the standard variant and the purple version being slightly faster. They are found in sandy areas of {{Plural|ALttP|Dungeon|link}}, most notably the {{Term|ALttP|Desert Palace|link}}.
 
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Plural|LANS|Leever}} come in three varities in {{LA}}; red, blue, and orange. Red {{Plural|LANS|Leever}} travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues {{Term|LANS|Link|link}}, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.
 
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Navi
|quote1= {{Color|OoT White|Leever}}<br/>Watch its movements closely and let it go by!
}}
 
{{Plural|OoT3D|Leever}} appear in the {{Term|OoT3D|Desert Colossus|link}} in {{OoT}}, where they will chase {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} across the sands, though they cannot venture onto the large stones. Larger {{Plural|OoT3D|Leever}} may appear after defeating ten standard {{Plural|OoT3D|Leever}}, a trait it shares with {{Plural|OoT3D|Stalchild|link}} and {{Plural|OoT3D|Guay|link}}.
 
==={{MM|-}}===
{{Tatl
|context1= {{MM3D|-}}
|quote1= It's a {{Color|MM3D White|Leever}}.<br />It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?
 
|context2= {{MM|-}}
|quote2= You know about the {{Color|MM White|Leever}}, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?
}}
 
{{Plural|MM3D|Leever}} in {{MM}} are nearly identical to their appearance in {{OoT}}. If ten are defeated, a larger {{Term|MM3D|Leever}} may appear. {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} can completely avoid {{Plural|MM3D|Leever}} while riding {{Term|MM3D|Epona|link}}.
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Plural|OoS|Leever}} come in three varities in {{OoS}}; red, blue, and orange. Red {{Plural|OoS|Leever}} travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues {{Term|OoS|Link|link}}, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.
 
==={{OoA|-}}===
{{Plural|OoA|Leever}} come in three varities in {{OoA}}; red, blue, and orange. Red {{Plural|OoA|Leever}} travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues {{Term|OoA|Link|link}}, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.
 
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Stub|FSA}}
 
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Figurines|TMC}}
{{Plural|TMC|Leever}} in {{TMC}} come in two varieties, the standard red and the stronger {{Plural|TMC|Blue Leever|link}}. They are found in the overworld of {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}} in locations such as {{Term|TMC|Castor Wilds|link}}, {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel|link}}, and {{Term|TMC|Veil Falls|link}}. They burrow underground and emerge to attack {{Term|TMC|Link|link}}. If he blocks their attack with his {{Term|TMC|Shield|link}}, they will return underground.
 
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Plural|TPHD|Leever}} appear differently in {{TP}} than in previous games, with a stronger plant-like appearance compared to the simpler conical shape. They appear in the sands of {{Term|TPHD|Gerudo Desert|link}}, as well as in the {{Term|TPHD|Cave of Ordeals|link}}. They appear in groups and encircle {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} before attacking.
 
==={{ALBW|-}}===
{{Stub|ALBW}}
 
==={{TFH|-}}===
{{Stub|TFH}}
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{TCoBS|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TCoBS}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


Although the behavior of the Leever changes little between games and variations, they do seem to possess varying levels of vitality and strength by color. In {{TLoZ}}, there are two varieties of Leever, red and blue, with the blue type being the strongest,<ref>{{Cite manual| quote= Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.| game= The Legend of Zelda (Game)| page= 29|}}</ref> a trend that carries on into {{ALttP}}, where a standard green Leever and a slightly stronger purple variety co-exist. Attack strategy is a second characteristic added to the different Leever variations, beginning with the species seen in {{LA}} and on through to the {{OoX}}. These Leevers come in three colors: red, blue, and orange. The red Leevers travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zig-zag at random intervals. The orange version actively pursues Link, and notably has increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.
==={{ZA|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|ZA}}
{{Plural|ZA|Leever}} in {{ZA}} do not burrow underground.
{{Noncanon|End}}


In {{OoT}} and {{MM}}, larger Leevers can spawn after defeating ten standard Leevers. It shares this trait with [[Stalchild]]ren and [[Guay]]s.
==={{ALttP|-}} (Caviga)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|ALttP (Cagiva)}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


The overall strategy to defeat any Leever, regardless of game, is to attack it with the [[Sword]], or any quantifiable weapon used to defeat any other commonplace enemy. Usually one to three hits is enough to dispel any incarnation of the Leever. Generally, Leevers can be dodged entirely, although some incarnations make this harder due to their increased speed. In {{MM}}, Link can completely avoid Leevers while riding on [[Epona]].
==={{BSTLoZ|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|BSTLoZ}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


{{Figurine|TMC|Leever|Appears in [[Castor Wilds]], [[Mount Crenel]], etc. These baddies move freely underground and pop out for a surprise attack. Keep your [[shield]] up!|[[File:Leever Figurine.gif]]}}
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|AST}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''The Legend of Zelda''===
==={{CoH|-}}===
{{TLoZManual|Leever|They live in the ground and eat up the energy of creatures that approach them. Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.}}
{{Ambig|Start}}
In {{TLoZ}}, there are red and blue varieties of Leever with the blue type being the stronger of the two.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.|game= The Legend of Zelda (Game)| page= 29|}}</ref> When defeated, red Leevers may drop either a [[Heart]], one [[Rupee]], five Rupees or a [[Clock]], while blue Leevers may drop either a Heart, a [[Fairy]] or one Rupee.{{Note|If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armoses, Like Likes, Keeses, or Gels will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|author=n.a.|published=n.d.|retrieved=August 17, 2017|url=http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops|title=Forced Drops|site=redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
{{Plural|CoH|Leever}} appear as {{Plural|CoH|Enemy|link}} in {{CoH}} where they can be found in {{Plural|CoH|Dungeon|link}} and sandy areas like the {{Term|CoH|Beach|link}} and {{Term|CoH|Desert|link}}. Like other enemies, they can only move to the beat of the music, but differ in that they can move on every single music beat and can bury themselves underground. When {{Term|CoH|Cadence|link}}, {{Term|CoH|Link|link}}, {{Term|CoH|Yves|link}}, or {{Term|CoH|Princess Zelda|link}} passes by, they will bury themselves underground for a few beats and then try to surface near them, with their fangs poking up through the sand for two music beats to signal where they plan to resurface. Upon emerging from the sand, they will knock back anyone or anything that is standing above them a few tiles back. Once emerged, they will chase their target for four beats before burying themselves underground and repeating the pattern. A stronger variant known as the {{Term|CoH|Blue Leever|link}} also appears.
{{Ambig|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*While [[Targeting System|Z-Targeting]] normal Leevers in {{OoT|-}}, the target turns green instead of yellow. Also, the music that normally plays when close to enemies cannot be heard. These two effects appear to be related, and may even be intentional, as the constant appearance and movement of Leevers would disrupt the world and enemy music. Larger Leevers however do have the yellow targeting and enemy music.
*While {{Term|OoT3D|Targeting|link}} normal Leevers in {{OoT|-}}, the target turns green instead of yellow. Also, the music that normally plays when close to enemies cannot be heard. These two effects appear to be related, and may even be intentional, as the constant appearance and movement of {{Plural|OoT3D|Leever}} would disrupt the world and enemy music. Larger {{Plural|OoT3D|Leever}}, however, do have the yellow targeting and enemy music.
*The {{OoT|-}} Player's Guide suggests that Leevers are a type of cactus.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Native to the desert wasteland, the Leever was a malicious cactus with a taste not for water, but for blood. The prickly plant may have moved slowly, but its sting was fatal.|book= Ocarina of Time Player's Guide|publisher= Nintendo Power|page= 95}}</ref>
*{{Guide|OoT|Nintendo}} suggests that {{Plural|OoT|Leever}} are a type of cactus.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page= 95}}</ref>
*The Japanese Shogakukan guide for {{FSA}} refers to Leevers as [[Peahat]]s.{{Fact|FSA}}
*The Japanese Shogakukan guide for {{FSA}} refers to {{Plural|FSA|Leever}} as {{Plural|FSA|Peahat|link}}.{{Fact|FSA}}
*Leevers in {{ZA}} do not burrow underground.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
|ja= {{Romanize|リーバー|Rībā|Leever}}{{Exp Game|TLoZ|TAoL|LA|OoX|TMC}}<br>{{Romanize|リーバ|Rība|Leever}} {{Exp Game|ALttP|OoT|MM|TP}}<br>{{Romanize|ピーハット|Pīhatto|Peahat}} {{Exp Game|FSA}}
|jaM=
|es= Leever
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|fr= Leever
|frF=
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{de|Sandkiller}}
|deM=
|it= Leever
|itM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS= {{Romanize|利巴|Lìbā}}
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TLoZ Leever Red Artwork.png|Leever artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TLoZ Link Fighting Enemies Artwork.png|Concept art of a {{Term|TLoZ|Leever}} among other enemies from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Leever Red Sprite.png|Leever from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TAoL Leever Artwork.png|Artwork of a {{Term|TAoL|Leever}} from {{TAoL|-}}
File:TLoZ Leever Blue Sprite.png|Blue Leever from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Big-leever.jpg|A large {{Term|OoT|Leever}} from {{OoT|-}}
File:TLoZ Link Fighting Enemies Artwork.png|A Leever among other enemies chasing Link artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:ZA Leever Sprite.png|A {{Term|ZA|Leever}} from {{ZA|-}}
File:TAoL Leever Artwork.png|Leever Artwork from {{TAoL|-}}
File:BSTLoZ Red Leever Sprite.png|A red {{Term|BSTLoZ|Leever}} from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:TAoL Leever Artwork 2.png|Leever Artwork from {{TAoL|-}}
File:BSTLoZ Blue Leever Sprite.png|A {{Term|BSTLoZ|Blue Leever}} from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:TAoL Leever Sprite.png|Leever from {{TAoL|-}}
File:LTTP Cagiva Leevers and Geldmen.png|{{Plural|ALttP (Cagiva)|Leever}} and {{Plural|ALttP (Cagiva)|Geldman}} from the {{ALttP|Cagiva}}
File:LeeverGreen ALttP.png|Green Leever from {{ALttP|-}}
File:CoH Leever Sprite.png|A {{Term|CoH|Leever}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:Leever Purple ALttP.png|Purple Leever from {{ALttP|-}}
File:LeeverLA.png|Leever from {{LADX|-}}
File:Leever.png|Leever from {{OoT|-}}  
File:big-leever.jpg|Link targeting a Giant Leever in {{OoT|-}}
File:MM Leever.png|Leever from {{MM|-}}
File:LeeverOracleRed.png|Red Leever from the ''Oracle'' series
File:LeeverOracleBlue.png|Blue Leever from the ''Oracle'' series
File:LeeverOracleOrange.png|Orange Leever from the ''Oracle'' series 
File:Leever MC.gif|Leever from {{TMC|-}}
File:LeeverALBW.png|Leever from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:TFH Leever.png|A Leever from ''Tri Force Heroes''
File:BSRedLeever.gif|Red Leever form ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
File:BSBlueLeever.gif|Blue Leever from ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
File:ZA Leever.png|Leever from ''Zelda's Adventure''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Blue Leever|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Green Leever|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Orange Leever|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Purple Leever|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Red Leever|link}}


{{Notes}}
{{Notes}}
{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{Enemies}}
{{Categories
{{SandEnemy}}
|Burrowing Enemies, Leevers, Plant-Like Enemies, Sand-Related Enemies
{{PlantEnemy}}
|enemies= TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, FSA, TMC, TP, TPHD, ALBW, TFH, TCoBS, ZA, BSTLoZ, AST, CoH
 
}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Adventure of Link]]
[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
[[Category:Enemies in Link's Awakening]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]
[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Ages]]
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Seasons]]
[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords Adventures]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Minish Cap]]
[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]
[[Category:Enemies in Tri Force Heroes]]
[[Category:Enemies in Zelda's Adventure]]
[[Category:Enemies in BS The Legend of Zelda]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets]]

Latest revision as of 03:04, 13 February 2024

Leevers are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[4]

Characteristics

Leevers are sand-dwelling sandworm-like creatures known for their burrowing capabilities, found mostly in areas with sand such as deserts and beaches. These cone-shaped creatures burrow out of the ground, or remain at a semi-burrow as in The Adventure of Link, upon detecting movement and begin pursuing threats, generally at a fast-moving pace.[5][6] They are almost always fought in groups, with many of them targeting and honing in on Link at once.

Although the behavior of the Leever changes little between games and variations, they do possess different levels of strength, speed, and attack strategy that vary by color.

In general, red Leevers are the standard variant, with the stronger Blue Leevers behaving similarly. In some games, green Leevers are the standard variant, with a stronger and faster-moving purple variant. In games such as Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, there is an orange variant as well.

The overall strategy to defeat any Leever, regardless of game, is to attack it with the Sword, or any weapon used to defeat any other commonplace enemy. Generally, Leevers can be avoided entirely, although some incarnations make this harder due to their increased speed.

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
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Leever
They live in the ground and eat up the energy of creatures that approach them. Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power.

There are red and blue varieties of Leevers in The Legend of Zelda, the blue variant being the stronger of the two.[7] When defeated, red Leevers may drop either a Heart, one Rupee, five Rupees, or a Clock, while blue Leevers may drop either a Heart, a Fairy or one Rupee.[note 1]

The Adventure of Link

In the The Adventure of Link, Leevers are once again found in sandy areas, more so in northern hyrule and near Darunia Town.

A Link to the Past

Leevers come in two varieties in A Link to the Past, with the green version being the standard variant and the purple version being slightly faster. They are found in sandy areas of Dungeons, most notably the Desert Palace.

Link's Awakening

Leevers come in three varities in Link's Awakening; red, blue, and orange. Red Leevers travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues Link, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.

Ocarina of Time

Leevers appear in the Desert Colossus in Ocarina of Time, where they will chase Link across the sands, though they cannot venture onto the large stones. Larger Leevers may appear after defeating ten standard Leevers, a trait it shares with Stalchildren and Guays.

Majora's Mask

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Tatl says:

It's a Leever.
It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?

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Majora's Mask

You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?

Leevers in Majora's Mask are nearly identical to their appearance in Ocarina of Time. If ten are defeated, a larger Leever may appear. Link can completely avoid Leevers while riding Epona.

Oracle of Seasons

Leevers come in three varities in Oracle of Seasons; red, blue, and orange. Red Leevers travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues Link, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.

Oracle of Ages

Leevers come in three varities in Oracle of Ages; red, blue, and orange. Red Leevers travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zigzag at random intervals. The orange variety actively pursues Link, and has notably increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.

Four Swords Adventures

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The Minish Cap

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Appears in Wind Ruins, Veil Falls.
These baddies move freely underground
when attacking. You never know where
they will pop up, so keep your shield
raised and at the ready!

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Appears in Wind Ruins, Veil Falls.
These baddies move freely underground
when attacking. You never know where
they will pop up, so keep your shield
raised and at the ready!

Leevers in The Minish Cap come in two varieties, the standard red and the stronger Blue Leevers. They are found in the overworld of Hyrule in locations such as Castor Wilds, Mount Crenel, and Veil Falls. They burrow underground and emerge to attack Link. If he blocks their attack with his Shield, they will return underground.

Twilight Princess

Leevers appear differently in Twilight Princess than in previous games, with a stronger plant-like appearance compared to the simpler conical shape. They appear in the sands of Gerudo Desert, as well as in the Cave of Ordeals. They appear in groups and encircle Link before attacking.

A Link Between Worlds

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Tri Force Heroes

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Other Appearances

The Count of Black Shadows

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Zelda's Adventure

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Leevers in Zelda's Adventure do not burrow underground.

A Link to the Past (Caviga)

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BS The Legend of Zelda

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Ancient Stone Tablets

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Cadence of Hyrule

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Leevers appear as Enemies in Cadence of Hyrule where they can be found in Dungeons and sandy areas like the Beach and Desert. Like other enemies, they can only move to the beat of the music, but differ in that they can move on every single music beat and can bury themselves underground. When Cadence, Link, Yves, or Zelda passes by, they will bury themselves underground for a few beats and then try to surface near them, with their fangs poking up through the sand for two music beats to signal where they plan to resurface. Upon emerging from the sand, they will knock back anyone or anything that is standing above them a few tiles back. Once emerged, they will chase their target for four beats before burying themselves underground and repeating the pattern. A stronger variant known as the Blue Leever also appears.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • リーバー (Rībā) (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP)[19][20][21]
  • リーバ(緑) (Rība (Midori)) (ALttP)[16]
  • リーバ(赤) (Rība (Aka)) (ALttP)[22]
  • リーバ (Rība) (OoT)[18]
  • リーバー (赤) (Rībā (Aka)) (CoH)[17]
  •  
  • Rība (Green)
  • Rība (Red)
  • Same as English.
  • Rībā (red)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
利巴 (Lìbā) (TLoZ)[26] 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Zandkruiper (TLoZ)[23] 
Canada
FrenchCA
Leever (CoH)[29]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Leever (TLoZ | TAoL | CoH)[23][24][25]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Sandkiller (CoH)[28]Portmanteau of "sand" and "killer".
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Leever (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP | OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | OoS | OoA | FSA | ALBW | CoH)[11][10][12][13][14][15]
  • Leever (Viola) (ALttP)[10]
  • Leever (Arancione) (LA | LADX)[10]
  • Leever
  • Leever (Purple)
  • Leever (Orange)
Latin America
SpanishLA
Leever (CoH)[27]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Leever (CoH)[30]
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Gallery

  • Concept art of a Leever among other enemies from The Legend of Zelda

    Concept art of a Leever among other enemies from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of a Leever from The Adventure of Link

    Artwork of a Leever from The Adventure of Link

  • A large Leever from Ocarina of Time

    A large Leever from Ocarina of Time

  • A Leever from Zelda's Adventure

    A Leever from Zelda's Adventure

  • A red Leever from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A red Leever from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • A Blue Leever from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A Blue Leever from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • Leevers and Geldmen from the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Leevers and Geldmen from the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

  • A Leever from Cadence of Hyrule

    A Leever from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Octoroks, Tektites, Leevers too" — Zelda Universe, The Zelda Rap: US Commercial (1986) , YouTube (Video), published May 17, 2011, retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Leevers!" — Zelda Universe, Legend of Zelda Ad: What Is This I Don't Even , YouTube (Video), published May 9, 2011, retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Oracle series features three kinds of Leevers: red, orange, and blue." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 189)
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 189 (TAoL | OoT | MM | FSA | TMC | TP | ALBW | TFH)
  5. ↑ "Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  6. ↑ "You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?" — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 29)
  8. ↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
  9. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 95
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 189
  11. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 119
  12. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 390
  13. ↑ "Leever" — Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  14. ↑ "Questo è un leever." — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  15. ↑ "Causa della sconfitta: Leever" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  16. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 129
  17. ↑ "敗因：リーバー (赤)" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Japanese localization)
  18. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 146
  19. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 211
  20. ↑ Famicom Dojo of Victory 13—Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), Kodansha, pg. 6
  21. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 23
  22. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 130
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 29
  24. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 189
  25. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Leever" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European French localization)
  26. ↑ zhSR= 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 192
  27. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Leever" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Latin American Spanish localization)
  28. ↑ "Besiegt von: Sandkiller" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, German localization)
  29. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Leever" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French localization)
  30. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Leever" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European Spanish localization)
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