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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|image =  
|image= File:TAoL Deeler Sprite.png
{{Media
|caption= 
|Artwork TAoL= File:TAoL Deeler Blue Artwork.png
|game= TAoL
  |Sprite TAoL= File:TAoL Deeler Blue Sprite.png
|other= TLoZ (TV Series), TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TAoL (Ran), ZA
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|weapon=  
{{Infobox Game Blocks
  |TAoL= {{Term|TAoL|Magical Sword|link}}, {{Term|TAoL|Sword Beam|link}}
}}
}}
|caption =
|exp=  
|game = {{TAoL}}
|health=  
|other= {{TLoZ|TV Series}}<br>{{TFoE}}<br>{{ZA}}
|habitat = Forest
|weapon = [[Magical Sword]]<br>[[Sword Beam]]
|exp = 2{{Exp|Red Deeler}}<br>3{{Exp|Blue Deeler}}
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Deeler|Deelers|Series, TAoL|plural}} are spider-like enemies in {{TAoL}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 174}}</ref>
{{Term/Store|Deeler|Deelers|Series, TAoL, ZA|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 174 {{Exp Game|TAoL}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Magazine|quote= G30: Drie Deelers.|translation= G30: Three Deelers.|magazine= CD Interactief|volume= |issue= |date= January/February/March 1999|publisher= HUB Uitgevers|page= 5}}</ref>{{Name Ref|TLoZ (TV Series), TLoZ (Valiant Comics), TFoE, TAoL (Ran)}}


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{TAoLManual|Deeler|Moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue Deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link.}}
==={{TAoL|-}}===
[[File:TAoL Deeler Red Sprite.png|left]]
{{Manual|TAoL|Deeler|Moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue Deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link.}}
The Deeler attacks [[Link]] by dropping from the threads of spiderweb-like string. It can most easily be slain by inducing it to fall by running past and then hailing it with [[Sword Beam]]s, but a sword slash will work as well. This enemy will stay concealed on the ceiling until Link, (or any non-monster traveler for that matter), comes wandering by. Once the unwary prey comes beneath it, the Deeler will let webs fall on the passer-by and then drop down to finish the victim. If Link is caught in a Deeler's webs, he must break out and slash the arachnid twice to kill it.  
The Deeler attacks [[Link]] by dropping from the threads of spiderweb-like string. It can most easily be slain by inducing it to fall by running past and then hailing it with [[Sword Beam]]s, but a sword slash will work as well. This enemy will stay concealed on the ceiling until Link, (or any non-monster traveler for that matter), comes wandering by. Once the unwary prey comes beneath it, the Deeler will let webs fall on the passer-by and then drop down to finish the victim. If Link is caught in a Deeler's webs, he must break out and slash the arachnid twice to kill it.  


The blue variety of Deelers is stronger, and will drop down and attack from the ground.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Deeler moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link.|game=''Adventure of Link''|page=28}}</ref>
The blue variety of Deelers is stronger, and will drop down and attack from the ground.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Deeler moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link.|game= TAoL|page=28}}</ref>


==Non-canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{TLoZ|-}} TV Series===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{TLoZ|-}} TV Series===
Two Deelers appear in the "[[Kiss'n Tell]]" episode of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. After [[Ganon]] knocks [[Frog Link]] unconscious, he summons two Deelers to keep an eye on Link.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote= Of course not! You, take care of him! And you, my dear, are coming with me!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref> As the Deelers get closer to the young hero, he wakes up and eats the two spiders but is then disgusted by what he has done.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Yum. Ah! What did I just do? I ate two red Deelers. Yucko!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref>
Two Deelers appear in the "[[Kiss'n Tell]]" episode of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. After [[Ganon]] knocks [[Frog Link]] unconscious, he summons two Deelers to keep an eye on Link.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote= Of course not! You, take care of him! And you, my dear, are coming with me!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref> As the Deelers get closer to the young hero, he wakes up and eats the two spiders but is then disgusted by what he has done.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote=Yum. Ah! What did I just do? I ate two red Deelers. Yucko!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
A Deeler briefly makes an appearance in the "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]" story of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}. As [[Princess Zelda]] is riding away from [[Hyrule]] with her trusty horse [[Storm]], a Deeler gets in the way of her path and scares Storm, causing Zelda to get knocked off into the ground.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A Deeler! Whoa, Storm!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=3 [Missing in Action]}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|Start}}
A Deeler briefly makes an appearance in the "[[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)/Issue 1#Missing in Action|Missing in Action]]" story of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}}. As [[Princess Zelda]] is riding away from [[Hyrule]] with her trusty horse [[Storm]], a Deeler gets in the way of her path and scares Storm, causing Zelda to get knocked off into the ground.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=A Deeler! Whoa, Storm!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 [Missing in Action]}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{TFoE|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TFoE}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{TAoL|-}} (Ran)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TAoL (Ran)}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{ZA|-}}===
==={{ZA|-}}===
Deelers in {{ZA}} come in two sizes, small and large. The smaller versions are fairly weak and can easily be defeated in a couple of hits, while the larger versions may take up to five hits from [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s [[Items in Zelda's Adventure#Wand|Wand]] before going down. They no longer hang up in tree tops dropping down on webs to attack, instead opting to scurry around on the ground attempting to bump into Zelda.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Plural|ZA|Deeler}} are fairly weak and can easily be defeated in a couple of hits. They no longer hang up in tree tops dropping down on webs to attack, instead opting to scurry around on the ground attempting to bump into Zelda.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|enBr=
|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|ディーラ|Dīra}}
|jaM= Dealer
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF=
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de=
|deM=
|it=
|itM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TAoL Deeler Red Artwork.png|Artwork of a red Deeler
File:Deelers (Kiss'n Tell).png|{{Plural|TLoZ (TV Series)|Deeler}} from {{TLoZ|-}} (TV Series)
File:Deelers (Kiss'n Tell).png|Deelers as they appear in ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV series
File:Deeler (VC).png|A {{Term|TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|Deeler}} from {{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)
File:Deeler (VC).png|A Deeler from the comic
File:TAoL Manga Moblins and Deelers.png|{{Plural|TAoL (Ran)|Moblin}} and a {{Term|TAoL (Ran)|Deeler}} from {{TAoL|-}} (Ran)
File:ZA Deeler sprite.png|A Deeler from {{ZA|-}}
File:ZA Deeler Sprite.png|A Deeler from {{ZA|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
{{ArthropodEnemy}}
 
{{Categories
{{Categories
|Insect Enemies, Spider Enemies
  |enemies= TAoL, TFoE, ZA, TLoZ (TV Series)
  |enemies= TAoL, TFoE, ZA, TLoZ (TV Series)
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 18:25, 24 July 2023

Deelers are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed]

Characteristics

The Adventure of Link

The Adventure of Link Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Adventure of Link logo
Deeler
Moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue Deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link.

The Deeler attacks Link by dropping from the threads of spiderweb-like string. It can most easily be slain by inducing it to fall by running past and then hailing it with Sword Beams, but a sword slash will work as well. This enemy will stay concealed on the ceiling until Link, (or any non-monster traveler for that matter), comes wandering by. Once the unwary prey comes beneath it, the Deeler will let webs fall on the passer-by and then drop down to finish the victim. If Link is caught in a Deeler's webs, he must break out and slash the arachnid twice to kill it.

The blue variety of Deelers is stronger, and will drop down and attack from the ground.[3]

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

Non-Canon Information

Two Deelers appear in the "Kiss'n Tell" episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series. After Ganon knocks Frog Link unconscious, he summons two Deelers to keep an eye on Link.[4] As the Deelers get closer to the young hero, he wakes up and eats the two spiders but is then disgusted by what he has done.[5]

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

Non-Canon Information

A Deeler briefly makes an appearance in the "Missing in Action" story of The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics. As Princess Zelda is riding away from Hyrule with her trusty horse Storm, a Deeler gets in the way of her path and scares Storm, causing Zelda to get knocked off into the ground.[6]

The Faces of Evil

Non-Canon Information
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The Adventure of Link (Ran)

Non-Canon Information
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Zelda's Adventure

Non-Canon Information

Deelers are fairly weak and can easily be defeated in a couple of hits. They no longer hang up in tree tops dropping down on webs to attack, instead opting to scurry around on the ground attempting to bump into Zelda.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
ディーラ (Dīra)[8]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
迪勒 (dí lè)[10]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Deeler[9]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Deeler[7]
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Gallery

  • Deelers from The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)

    Deelers from The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)

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

    A Deeler from The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

  • Moblins and a Deeler from The Adventure of Link (Ran)

    Moblins and a Deeler from The Adventure of Link (Ran)

  • A Deeler from Zelda's Adventure

    A Deeler from Zelda's Adventure

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 174 (TAoL)
  2. ↑ "G30: Drie Deelers." (G30: Three Deelers.) (CD Interactief, HUB Uitgevers, January/February/March 1999, pg. 5)
  3. ↑ "Deeler moves up and down by a string suspended from a tree. Blue deelers drop down to the ground to attack Link." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 28)
  4. ↑ "Of course not! You, take care of him! And you, my dear, are coming with me!" — Ganon (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  5. ↑ "Yum. Ah! What did I just do? I ate two red Deelers. Yucko!" — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 4)
  6. ↑ "A Deeler! Whoa, Storm!" (The Legend of Zelda comic, Valiant Comics, pg. 3 [Missing in Action])
  7. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 128
  8. ↑ The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 29
  9. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 175
  10. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 174
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