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{{Enemy| name = Daira
{{Infobox Enemy
|image = [[File:Daira.jpg]]
|image=  
|game = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
{{Media
|habitat = [[Dark World]] <br> [[Hyrule]] ([[Death Mountain]] Area)
|Artwork TAoL= File:TAoL Daira Artwork.png
|weapon = [[Sword]]
|Sprite TAoL= File:TAoL Daira Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Dairas''' (ダイラ) are a race of humanoid alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most [[Hylian]] [[Shields]].
|game= TAoL
|other= CN, TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TWoG, CoH
|habitat= [[Death Mountain]]
|weapon= [[Sword]]
|exp= {{List|70{{exp|Orange Daira}}, 100{{exp|Red Daira}}}}
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TAoL= {{HP|TAoL|18}} {{Small|(Orange)}}, {{HP|TAoL|24}} {{Small|(Red)}}
}}}}
{{Term/Store|Daira|Daira|Series, CoH|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 172 {{Exp Game|TAoL}}}}</ref> They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are able to slice through most [[Shield]]s, making them more dangerous than those enemies who wield conventional swords or spears.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=An alligator soldier that attacks with an ax. Link's shield can't fend off the ax.|game= TAoL |page=28}}</ref>


==''Adventure of Link''==
==Characteristics==
[[File:DairaAxeman.png|30px|left]]In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Dairas are expert axe-wielders and are the most common foe encountered in the tunnels and caves riddling [[Death Mountain]]. Some varieties actually hurl their axes at [[Link]], and seem to have an endless supply of them, making them deadly at long range as well as close range.
==={{TAoL|-}}===
{{Manual|TAoL|Daira|An alligator soldier that attacks with an ax. Link's shield can't fend off the ax.}}
Dairas are very commonly encountered in the tunnels and caves riddling [[Death Mountain]] in {{TAoL}}, and even on bridges in the surrounding area. The orange variety will simply charge at Link to attack him, to which he should attempt to attack his feet where possible, or simply keep striking to keep the gator warrior at a distance. The red varieties actually hurl their axes at [[Link]] with an endless supply, making them deadly at long range as well as close range. Sometimes defeating these foes is too much for Link even with the [[Shield Spell]], so simply running away is not a bad idea.


==''A Link to the Past''==
==Other Appearances==
[[File:DairaBlue ALttP.png|30px|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Dairas are found in the [[Dark World]]. They are pretty smart and will often charge at Link and try to attack him. A few sword swipes will finish them, yet the red ones may require more time.
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Dairas appear throughout various issues of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}} published by Valiant Comics. They are identical to their artwork depiction of {{TAoL|-}} and are capable of speech, although they speak poorly.<ref name=quote>{{Cite Book|quote=Capture girl! Triforce be '''ours'''!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> Dairas first appear in the "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]" story of the first issue as they are chasing Princess Zelda through the [[Midoro Swamp]] in an attempt to take the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] from her.<ref name=quote/> Just before they have a chance to attack Zelda, Link rushes in to the scene and defeats them swiftly with his [[Sword]]. In "[[Coming Home]]", [[Shadow Link]] commands one of the Dairas to execute both Link and [[Queen Seline]] for treason, although he is stopped by the queen before he is able to do so.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Silence! I am the king! You have committed treason  against me! There can be but ONE penalty! Executioner! Stand forth!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page= }}</ref>


[[Category:Enemies in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]
===Philips CD-i Games===
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
Dairas appear in both {{TFoE}} and {{TWoG}}. In both games they appear in two strategic versions: a running version that will only drop 1 [[Rupee#Philips CD-i Games|Ruby]] upon defeat, and a squatting version that throws its axe and drops 5 Rubies. In {{TFoE|-}}, there is a red-colored variety known as a '''Fire Daira''' which only appears in volcanic areas, such as [[Crater Cove]] and [[Firestone Lake]]. They are immune to all weapons except [[Snowball]]s, which defeats them in a single hit. Fire Dairas tend to drop [[Firestone]]s after being defeated.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{CoH|-}}===
{{Ambig|Start}}
{{Plural|CoH|Daira}} appear as minibosses in {{CoH}}. They attack with their axes, swinging it down 2 squares in front of them, damaging even faraway enemies.
{{Ambig|End}}
 
==Trivia==
* Dairas are the only humanoid enemies in {{TAoL|-}} that do not have a blue variant, although some artwork depicts a green variety that went unused in the final game.
* According to the defunct [[Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]], Dairas are hybrids of [[Hylian]]s and alligators.<ref Name= "Zelda.com">{{Cite Web|quote= {{Big|Daria}}<br/>Darias are disgusting hybrids of Hylians and alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most Hyrulean Shields. |author= |published= |retrieved= September 29, 2014 |url= http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/d.jsp#Daria |archive= http://web.archive.org/web/20160309185730/http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/d.jsp#Daria |title= The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia |site= Zelda.com |type= archive}}</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Daria<ref name="Zelda.com"/>
| {{TAoL}}
| [[Zelda.com]]
| {{E}}
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TAoL Daira Artwork.jpg|Alternate artwork of {{Term|TAoL|Daira}} from {{TAoL|-}}
File:Daira (VC).png|A Daira from {{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)
File:TLoZ (Valiant Comics) Daira With Ambrosia Lite Artwork.png|A {{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Daira}} holding {{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Ambrosia Lite}} from {{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)
File:TFoE Daira Sprite.png|A {{Term|TFoE|Daira}} from {{TFoE|-}} and {{TWoG|-}}
File:CoH Daira Sprite.png|A {{Term|CoH|Daira}} from {{CoH|-}}
</gallery>
 
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Blue Daira|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Dinolfos|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Orange Daira|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Red Daira|link}}
* {{Term|Series|White Daira|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Zazak|link}}
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|Dairas, Reptilian Enemies, Throwing Enemies
|enemies= TAoL, TFoE, TWoG
|sub-bosses= CoH
}}

Latest revision as of 18:44, 20 February 2024

Daira are recurring Enemies and Sub-Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are able to slice through most Shields, making them more dangerous than those enemies who wield conventional swords or spears.[2]

Characteristics

The Adventure of Link

The Adventure of Link Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Adventure of Link logo
Daira
An alligator soldier that attacks with an ax. Link's shield can't fend off the ax.

Dairas are very commonly encountered in the tunnels and caves riddling Death Mountain in The Adventure of Link, and even on bridges in the surrounding area. The orange variety will simply charge at Link to attack him, to which he should attempt to attack his feet where possible, or simply keep striking to keep the gator warrior at a distance. The red varieties actually hurl their axes at Link with an endless supply, making them deadly at long range as well as close range. Sometimes defeating these foes is too much for Link even with the Shield Spell, so simply running away is not a bad idea.

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

Non-Canon Information

Dairas appear throughout various issues of The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics published by Valiant Comics. They are identical to their artwork depiction of The Adventure of Link and are capable of speech, although they speak poorly.[3] Dairas first appear in the "Missing in Action" story of the first issue as they are chasing Princess Zelda through the Midoro Swamp in an attempt to take the Triforce of Wisdom from her.[3] Just before they have a chance to attack Zelda, Link rushes in to the scene and defeats them swiftly with his Sword. In "Coming Home", Shadow Link commands one of the Dairas to execute both Link and Queen Seline for treason, although he is stopped by the queen before he is able to do so.[4]

Philips CD-i Games

Dairas appear in both The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon. In both games they appear in two strategic versions: a running version that will only drop 1 Ruby upon defeat, and a squatting version that throws its axe and drops 5 Rubies. In The Faces of Evil, there is a red-colored variety known as a Fire Daira which only appears in volcanic areas, such as Crater Cove and Firestone Lake. They are immune to all weapons except Snowballs, which defeats them in a single hit. Fire Dairas tend to drop Firestones after being defeated.

Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

Daira appear as minibosses in Cadence of Hyrule. They attack with their axes, swinging it down 2 squares in front of them, damaging even faraway enemies.

Trivia

  • Dairas are the only humanoid enemies in The Adventure of Link that do not have a blue variant, although some artwork depicts a green variety that went unused in the final game.
  • According to the defunct Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, Dairas are hybrids of Hylians and alligators.[5]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
ダイラ (Daira) (TAoL)[8]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
戴拉 (Dài lā) (TAoL)[11]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Daira (TFoE)[12]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Daira (TFoE)[10]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Daira (TFoE)[9]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Daira (TAoL | CoH)[6][7]
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Daria[5]
Applies to
The Adventure of Link
Source

Zelda.com

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Daria[5]
The Adventure of Link

Zelda.com

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Alternate artwork of Daira from The Adventure of Link

    Alternate artwork of Daira from The Adventure of Link

  • A Daira from The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

    A Daira from The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

  • A Daira holding Ambrosia Lite from The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

    A Daira holding Ambrosia Lite from The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

  • A Daira from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

    A Daira from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

  • A Daira from Cadence of Hyrule

    A Daira from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172 (TAoL)
  2. ↑ "An alligator soldier that attacks with an ax. Link's shield can't fend off the ax." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 28)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Capture girl! Triforce be ours!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 3 [Missing in Action])
  4. ↑ "Silence! I am the king! You have committed treason against me! There can be but ONE penalty! Executioner! Stand forth!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, [which page?])
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Daria
    Darias are disgusting hybrids of Hylians and alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most Hyrulean Shields."     — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia (web archive), Zelda.com (archive), retrieved September 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 129
  7. ↑ "Causa della sconfitta: Daira" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 30
  9. ↑ "Koridai wimmelt nur so von Dairas, Moblins Speerwerfen und anderen Soldaten Ganons." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 22)
  10. ↑ "Koridai est envahi de Dairas, de Moblin, de lanceurs d'épée et autres soldats de Ganon." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 13)
  11. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 173
  12. ↑ "Koridai barst van de Dairas, Moblin Speerwerpers en andere soldaten van Ganon." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 31)
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