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Although the enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Arbiter's Grounds]] resemble Gibdos, they are [[ReDead|ReDead Knights]].
Although the enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Arbiter's Grounds]] resemble Gibdos, they are [[ReDead|ReDead Knights]].


==Appearances==
==Characteristics==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
The Gibdo is one of the most resilient enemies in the Zelda universe, as it is weak to few weapons and stringent when it comes down to attacking.<ref>{{cite manual|quote= The mummy man. He's got some strange powers and some pretty powerful attacking force.|game= The Legend of Zelda|page= 37}}</ref> These tall undead creatures walk stockily and unhindered, reminiscient of Frankenstein with their hands outstretched, and commonly exist in packs. The Gibdo is frequently compared to the [[ReDead]], the undead zombie of {{OOT}} fame, primarily because of the way they walk, the fact that they freeze Link in near proximity, similar general posture and stature, and their overall risen-from-the-dead appearance, however, they tend to be stronger than ReDead when comparing the amount of damage they deal per attack. In paying homage to their appearance, Gibdo are always and only found within crypt or graveyard-like locations, including the [[Kakariko Well]] in ''Ocarina of Time'', the [[Palace of Winds]] in {{TMC}}, and [[Beneath the Well]] in {{MM}}, specifically. Sentient Gibdos are found [[Beneath the Well]] in ''Majora's Mask'', requesting Link to bring them certain items in order to earn passage into other chambers of the well.  
[[File:GibdoLoZ.png|left]]Gibdo make an appearance in the first Legend of Zelda title. They are some of the strongest enemies in the game, taking numerous sword hits to defeat. These mummies are strong opponents<ref>{{cite manual|quote= The mummy man. He's got some strange powers and some pretty powerful attacking force.|game= The Legend of Zelda|page= 37}}</ref> and are only found in labyrinths.


===''A Link to the Past''===
Such characteristics are deprived of Gibdos in certain games: in ''The Minish Cap'', Gibdos cannot freeze Link when he is nearby, and interstingly, in ''Majora's Mask'', both ReDeads and Gibdos are unable to harm Link's [[Goron]] or [[Deku Scrub]] forms, as the former is too large and the latter is too small (though both forms are still vulnerable to paralysis). Wearing the [[Gibdo Mask]] in ''Majora's Mask'' will make all nearby Gibdo indifferent to Link's presence.
[[File:Gibdo ALttP.png|36px|left]]
In ''A Link to the Past'', they have quite a lot of stamina, though they can easily be destroyed with the [[Fire Rod]].


In ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''A Link to the Past'', Gibdos merely walk around like other monsters; doing a large amount of damage if one touched Link. They attack with more specialized tactics in some other games.
{{Figurine|TMC|Gibdo|Appear in the [[Palace of Winds]]. These mummies keep coming at you when you attack. It's better to fight from a distance if you want to avoid damage.|[[File:Gibdo_Figurine.gif]]}}


===''Ocarina of Time''===
==Weaknesses==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', these creatures appear in the [[Kakariko Well]] and the [[Shadow Temple]]. They are much more aggressive than their counterpart, the [[ReDead]] &mdash; they take away 1/2 a heart per second, rather than 1/4 a heart per second. The [[Sun's Song]] is able to stun them for a few seconds or until attacked.
Besides a normal weakness to blunt-force weapons, like the [[Master Sword]], Gibdo have certain vulnerabilities unique to their species.


===''Majora's Mask''===
===Fire===
Among the differences between the ReDeads and Gibdos in this game is the ReDeads' habit of "mourning" other slain ReDeads, a behavior which Gibdos do not exhibit. In ''Majora's Mask'', Gibdos are normally hostile, but they will become neutral towards Link if he wears the [[Gibdo Mask]]. If Link hits them with a [[Fire Arrow]], it will burn off their bandages to reveal a ReDead.  Both ReDeads and Gibdos are also unable to harm Link's [[Goron]] or [[Deku Scrub]] forms in ''Majora's Mask'', as the former is too large and the latter is too small (though both forms are still vulnerable to paralysis).  Gibdos are also found in [[Beneath the Well]] where they request Link to bring them certain items in order to earn passage into other chambers of the well.
Because Gibdos are wrappped in thin, white cloth similar to their real-life mummified conterparts, they are extremely susceptible to fire, and fire-like attacks. Although they were first introduced as strong, virulent enemies in {{LOZ}}, their weakness to fire was exploited in {{ALTTP}}, {{FS}} and even into the console titles of ''Ocarina of Time'' and {{MM}}, through weapons such as the [[Fire Rod]], [[Din's Fire]], [[Flame Lantern]], and the [[Fire Arrow]]. In these games, once their wrap has completely burned away, Gibdo sometimes reveal their true forms: a [[Stalfos]] in {{OOA}}, {{OOS}}, and {{TMC}}, and ironically, a ReDead in ''Majora's Mask''.


===''Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages''===
===[[Sun's Song]]===
[[File:GibdoOracle.png|left]]In both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', Gibdo can be burned using ember seeds which will cause them to turn into ordinary [[Stalfos]]. Gibdos are also one of the few enemies that will not be pushed away when Link strikes them with his sword. Instead, they keep moving forward, making it seem as if the sword did nothing against them.
''Ocarina of Time'' adds another weakness to the Gibdo: sunlight. Playing the Sun's Song, which is the [[ocarina]] tune that quickly changes night into day and vice versa, paralyzes Gibdo so that Link can walk straight up to them and attack, without worry of freezing or counterattack. Like the ReDead, however, once Link starts to attack them in their paralyzed state, they will immediately snap out of it and go after Link if he does not finish them off during his strike.
 
=== ''Four Swords'' ===
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===''The Minish Cap''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Gibdo attacked in a similar manner to its ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' counterpart, except that it couldn't freeze Link or be frozen. Link could reduce their threat level by torching them with the [[Flame Lantern]], which will turn them into [[Stalfos]]. The Gibdo can hurt Link much more than some other enemies by grasping Link and suffocating him inside the mummified wrappings of his arms.
 
{{Figurine|TMC|Gibdo|Appear in the [[Palace of Winds]]. These mummies keep coming at you when you attack. It's better to fight from a distance if you want to avoid damage.|[[File:Gibdo_Figurine.gif]]}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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The Gibdo (ギブド, Gibudo) are flesh-eating, undead, mummified corpses that have been around since the very first The Legend of Zelda game and have since appeared in several other games, like A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and Majora's Mask. In many games, they have unique attacks such as grabbing hold of Link, and sometimes their bandages can be burned away by fire-based attacks to reveal a ReDead or a Stalfos underneath.

Although the enemies in Twilight Princess' Arbiter's Grounds resemble Gibdos, they are ReDead Knights.

Characteristics

The Gibdo is one of the most resilient enemies in the Zelda universe, as it is weak to few weapons and stringent when it comes down to attacking.[1] These tall undead creatures walk stockily and unhindered, reminiscient of Frankenstein with their hands outstretched, and commonly exist in packs. The Gibdo is frequently compared to the ReDead, the undead zombie of Template:OOT fame, primarily because of the way they walk, the fact that they freeze Link in near proximity, similar general posture and stature, and their overall risen-from-the-dead appearance, however, they tend to be stronger than ReDead when comparing the amount of damage they deal per attack. In paying homage to their appearance, Gibdo are always and only found within crypt or graveyard-like locations, including the Kakariko Well in Ocarina of Time, the Palace of Winds in The Minish Cap, and Beneath the Well in Majora's Mask, specifically. Sentient Gibdos are found Beneath the Well in Majora's Mask, requesting Link to bring them certain items in order to earn passage into other chambers of the well.

Such characteristics are deprived of Gibdos in certain games: in The Minish Cap, Gibdos cannot freeze Link when he is nearby, and interstingly, in Majora's Mask, both ReDeads and Gibdos are unable to harm Link's Goron or Deku Scrub forms, as the former is too large and the latter is too small (though both forms are still vulnerable to paralysis). Wearing the Gibdo Mask in Majora's Mask will make all nearby Gibdo indifferent to Link's presence.

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Weaknesses

Besides a normal weakness to blunt-force weapons, like the Master Sword, Gibdo have certain vulnerabilities unique to their species.

Fire

Because Gibdos are wrappped in thin, white cloth similar to their real-life mummified conterparts, they are extremely susceptible to fire, and fire-like attacks. Although they were first introduced as strong, virulent enemies in Template:LOZ, their weakness to fire was exploited in Template:ALTTP, Four Swords and even into the console titles of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, through weapons such as the Fire Rod, Din's Fire, Flame Lantern, and the Fire Arrow. In these games, once their wrap has completely burned away, Gibdo sometimes reveal their true forms: a Stalfos in Template:OOA, Template:OOS, and The Minish Cap, and ironically, a ReDead in Majora's Mask.

Sun's Song

Ocarina of Time adds another weakness to the Gibdo: sunlight. Playing the Sun's Song, which is the ocarina tune that quickly changes night into day and vice versa, paralyzes Gibdo so that Link can walk straight up to them and attack, without worry of freezing or counterattack. Like the ReDead, however, once Link starts to attack them in their paralyzed state, they will immediately snap out of it and go after Link if he does not finish them off during his strike.

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References

  1. ↑ "The mummy man. He's got some strange powers and some pretty powerful attacking force." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)

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