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The '''Leever''' is a sand-dwelling creature known for its burrowing capabilities; the foe is found most often in desert climates, but has been known to live inside dungeons, spanning from the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', changing little in terms of behavior and appearance since its first incarnation.
The '''Leever''' is a sand-dwelling creature known for its burrowing capabilities. The foe is found most often in desert climates but has been known to live inside dungeons spanning from the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and it has changed little in terms of behavior and appearance since its first incarnation.
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
[[File:TP Leever.png|left|100px|Leever in Twilight Princess]]
[[File:TP Leever.png|left|100px|Leever in Twilight Princess]]
Leevers made their first appearance ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', found in the deserts and beaches of the overworld, the locales of which that will carry on through the series as their trademark habitat. These ground-dwelling, cone-shaped creatures will burrow out of the ground, or remain at a semi-burrow as in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', upon detecting movement and will begin pursuing territorial threats until they tire or vacate the proximity of intruders. ''Twilight Princess'' brings a certain graphical realism to the Leever, giving it a stronger plant-like appearance, not to mention a top-like shape, unlike the cone figure reminiscent of its most common incarnations.  
Leevers make their first appearance ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' specifically in the deserts and beaches of the overworld, since established as their trademark habitat. These ground-dwelling, cone-shaped creatures burrow out of the ground, or remain at a semi-burrow as in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', upon detecting movement and begin pursuing territorial threats until they tire or vacate the proximity of intruders. ''Twilight Princess'' brings a certain graphical realism to the Leever, giving it a stronger plant-like appearance, not to mention a top-like shape, unlike the cone figure reminiscent of its most common incarnations.  


Leevers are often fast-moving creatures,<ref>{{cite|Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?|Tatl|Majora's Mask}}</ref>  only increasing their lethality in numbers; Leevers 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.
Leevers are often fast-moving creatures,<ref>{{cite|Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?|Tatl|Majora's Mask}}</ref>  only increasing their lethality in numbers. Leevers 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.


{{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]]}}
{{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]]}}
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==Variations==
==Variations==
[[File:LeeverOracleRed.png|20px|right]][[File:LeeverOracleBlue.png|20px|right]]
[[File:LeeverOracleRed.png|20px|right]][[File:LeeverOracleBlue.png|20px|right]]
Although the behavior of the Leever changes little between games, and even variations, they do seem to denote varying levels of vitality and strength by color. In ''The Legend of Zelda'', 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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', where a standard green Leever and a slightly stronger purple variety co-exist.
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 ''The Legend of Zelda'', 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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', where a standard green Leever and a slightly stronger purple variety co-exist.


[[File:LeeverGreen ALttP.png|right|20px]][[File:Leever_Purple_ALttP.png|20px|right]]
[[File:LeeverGreen ALttP.png|right|20px]][[File:Leever_Purple_ALttP.png|20px|right]]
Attack strategy is a second characteristic added to the different Leever variations, beginning with the species seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' and on through to the ''Oracle'' series. These Leevers come in three colors: red, blue, or orange. The red Leevers travel in a straight line, while the blue variety tends to zig-zag at random intervals. The orange version is arguably the most difficult of the three, as it actively pursues Link, not to mention at an increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.
Attack strategy is a second characteristic added to the different Leever variations, beginning with the species seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' and on through to the ''Oracle'' series. 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 is arguably the most difficult of the three, as it actively pursues Link, not to mention at an increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.


==Weaknesses==
==Weaknesses==
[[File:LeeverLoZ.png|75px|left|Artwork of a Leever from ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
[[File:LeeverLoZ.png|75px|left|Artwork of a Leever from ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
The overall strategy to defeat any Leever, regardless of game, to attack it with the sword, or any quantifiable weapon used to defeat any other commonplace enemy. One to three hits should be enough to defeat any incarnation of Leever. Generally, Leevers can be dodged entirely, but in ''Ocarina of Time'', Link becomes completely immune to their presence while riding [[Epona]]. In that same vein, their strength comes through attacking in numbers, meaning the fewer Leever there are in the surrounding area, the easier it will be for Link to dispel them.  
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. One to three hits should be enough to defeat any incarnation of Leever. Generally, Leevers can be dodged entirely, but in ''Ocarina of Time'', Link becomes completely immune to their presence while riding [[Epona]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*An interesting point to note is that when Z-targeting normal Leevers on ''Ocarina of Time'', the target is green, instead of the normal yellow that targets enemies.
*An interesting point to note is that when Z-targeting normal Leevers on ''Ocarina of Time'', the target is green instead of the normal yellow that targets enemies.
*The Leever is one of the enemies, along with the [[Guay]] and the [[Stalchildren]], that will procure a larger form after the defeat of a certain number of its standard species, in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
*In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', the Leever is one of the enemies, along with the [[Guay]] and the [[Stalchildren]], that will appear in a larger form after the defeat of a certain number of its standard species.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 01:17, 4 April 2012

The Leever is a sand-dwelling creature known for its burrowing capabilities. The foe is found most often in desert climates but has been known to live inside dungeons spanning from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess, and it has changed little in terms of behavior and appearance since its first incarnation.

Characteristics

Leever in Twilight Princess
Leever in Twilight Princess

Leevers make their first appearance The Legend of Zelda specifically in the deserts and beaches of the overworld, since established as their trademark habitat. These ground-dwelling, 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 territorial threats until they tire or vacate the proximity of intruders. Twilight Princess brings a certain graphical realism to the Leever, giving it a stronger plant-like appearance, not to mention a top-like shape, unlike the cone figure reminiscent of its most common incarnations.

Leevers are often fast-moving creatures,[1][2] only increasing their lethality in numbers. Leevers 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.

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Variations

File:LeeverOracleRed.png
File:LeeverOracleBlue.png

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 The Legend of Zelda, there are two varieties of Leever, red and blue, with the blue type being the strongest,[3], a trend that carries on into A Link to the Past, where a standard green Leever and a slightly stronger purple variety co-exist.

File:LeeverGreen ALttP.png
File:Leever Purple ALttP.png

Attack strategy is a second characteristic added to the different Leever variations, beginning with the species seen in Link's Awakening and on through to the Oracle series. 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 is arguably the most difficult of the three, as it actively pursues Link, not to mention at an increased speed in comparison to its red and blue counterparts.

Weaknesses

Artwork of a Leever from The Legend of Zelda
Artwork of a Leever from The Legend of Zelda

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. One to three hits should be enough to defeat any incarnation of Leever. Generally, Leevers can be dodged entirely, but in Ocarina of Time, Link becomes completely immune to their presence while riding Epona.

Trivia

  • An interesting point to note is that when Z-targeting normal Leevers on Ocarina of Time, the target is green instead of the normal yellow that targets enemies.
  • In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, the Leever is one of the enemies, along with the Guay and the Stalchildren, that will appear in a larger form after the defeat of a certain number of its standard species.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Leever. Watch its movements closely and let it go by!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  2. ↑ "You know about the Leever, right? It actually moves pretty fast. That's not exactly good news, is it?" — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
  3. ↑ "Blue Leevers are a little stronger, but the red ones don't have much attacking power." (The Legend of Zelda (Game) manual, pg. 29)


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