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|image=[[File:TAoL Daira art.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of an orange Daira in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' | |image=[[File:TAoL Daira art.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of an orange Daira in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' | |first_appearance=''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' (1987) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' | |latest_appearance=''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' (2019) | ||
|variants=[[Fire Daira]] | |variants=[[Fire Daira]] | ||
|comparable=[[Dark Lizalfos]]<br>[[Dinolfos]]<br>[[Gēru]]<br>[[Lizalfos]]<br>[[Zazak]] | |comparable=[[Alligaroo]]<br>[[Dark Lizalfos]]<br>[[Dinolfos]]<br>[[Gēru]]<br>[[Lizalfos]]<br>[[Zazak]] | ||
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'''Dairas'''<ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 29.</ref> are humanoid alligators and enemies that first appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''. They have mohawk-like crests on their heads and carry a hatchet. Their design is very similar to [[Zazak]], another humanoid alligator enemy with an apparent mohawk. | |||
'''Dairas'''<ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 29.</ref> are humanoid alligators. They have mohawk-like crests on their heads and | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''=== | ===''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''=== | ||
Dairas appear in orange and red and start appearing midway through the game. Unlike most previous enemy attacks, Dairas' axes are not deflected by [[Link]]'s [[ | [[File:Daira ZII sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Dairas appear in orange and red and start appearing midway through the game. Unlike most previous enemy attacks, Dairas' axes are not deflected by [[Link]]'s [[Magical Shield]], necessitating the [[Reflect]] magic. Orange ones attack in close range, while red ones are capable of throwing an endless supply of their axes from afar. Their artwork in enclosed Japanese manuals, including for the [[Game Boy Advance]] port, shows them as green with purple clothes, but other publications (including enclosed western manuals and magazine articles in all regions) use colors more accurate to the game. | |||
===CD-i games=== | ===CD-i games=== | ||
====''Link: The Faces of Evil''==== | ====''Link: The Faces of Evil''==== | ||
Dairas appear in yellow, and may either run at Link or crouch in place, with both throwing axes. Defeating the running variety typically gives Link a red [[Rupee|Ruby]] (worth one), and the crouching type a green Ruby (worth five), though the running type will also occasionally give a green one. Link's shield is capable of blocking their axes in this game. There is also a type known as the [[Fire Daira]] that lives in volcanic areas and drops a [[Firestone]] after it is defeated. Dairas initially appear prominently in [[Crater Cove]], apparently having come from the crater until one of the inhabitants boarded the vent. They later appear in many other locations, such as [[Tokyu Lighthouse]] and [[Goronu (face)|Goronu]]. The monster [[Glutko]] seems to enjoy eating them, comparing the taste of a Koridian he had just eaten favorably to one. | [[File:Daira TFoE-TWoG sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'', Dairas appear in yellow, and may either run at Link or crouch in place, with both throwing axes. Defeating the running variety typically gives Link a red [[Rupee|Ruby]] (worth one), and the crouching type a green Ruby (worth five), though the running type will also occasionally give a green one. Link's [[shield]] is capable of blocking their axes in this game. There is also a type known as the [[Fire Daira]] that lives in volcanic areas and drops a [[Firestone]] after it is defeated. Dairas initially appear prominently in [[Crater Cove]], apparently having come from the crater until one of the inhabitants boarded the vent. They later appear in many other locations, such as [[Tokyu Lighthouse]] and [[Goronu (face)|Goronu]]. The monster [[Glutko]] seems to enjoy eating them, comparing the taste of a Koridian he had just eaten favorably to one. | |||
====''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon''==== | ====''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon''==== | ||
Dairas appear in both the running and crouching variants. They are once again quite common, and appear especially in [[Sakado]], likely as a method of obtaining Rubies. | in ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'', Dairas appear in both the running and crouching variants. They are once again quite common, and appear especially in [[Sakado]], likely as a method of obtaining Rubies. | ||
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''=== | ===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''=== | ||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Dairas make an appearance. When the player character is in range, the Daira will prepare its two-space long attack with its ax, which can be defended against by dodging or shielding. In addition to the standard yellow Daira, there is a '''Blue Daira''' variant. | [[File:CoH Daira.png|frame]] | ||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Dairas make an appearance as minibosses. When the player character is in range, the Daira will prepare its two-space long attack with its ax, which can be defended against by dodging or shielding. In addition to the standard yellow Daira, there is a '''Blue Daira''' and a '''White Daira''' variant. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Daira ZII sprite.png|'' | TAoL Daira JP art.jpg|Artwork from ''Link no Bōken'' manual | ||
Daira red | TAoL Daira red art.jpg|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' artwork (red) | ||
Daira | Daira red ZII sprite.png|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' sprite (red, light colors) | ||
</gallery | TAoL Daira red dark.png|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' sprite (red, dark colors) | ||
CoH Daira blue.png|''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' | |||
CoH Daira white.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|JapM=Daira; likely a corruption of ダイル (''dairu''/dile, from "crocodile") | |JapM=Daira; likely a corruption of ダイル (''dairu''/dile, from "crocodile") | ||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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{{TFOE}} | |||
{{TWOG}} | |||
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[[Category:Reptiles]] | [[Category:Reptiles]] | ||
[[Category:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link enemies]] | [[Category:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]] | [[Category:Link: The Faces of Evil enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon enemies]] | |||
[[Category:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda minibosses]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:04, March 25, 2024
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 Artwork of an orange Daira in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | |||
| First appearance | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987) | ||
| Latest appearance | Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda (2019) | ||
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Dairas[1] are humanoid alligators and enemies that first appear in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. They have mohawk-like crests on their heads and carry a hatchet. Their design is very similar to Zazak, another humanoid alligator enemy with an apparent mohawk.
History[edit]
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link[edit]
In Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Dairas appear in orange and red and start appearing midway through the game. Unlike most previous enemy attacks, Dairas' axes are not deflected by Link's Magical Shield, necessitating the Reflect magic. Orange ones attack in close range, while red ones are capable of throwing an endless supply of their axes from afar. Their artwork in enclosed Japanese manuals, including for the Game Boy Advance port, shows them as green with purple clothes, but other publications (including enclosed western manuals and magazine articles in all regions) use colors more accurate to the game.
CD-i games[edit]
Link: The Faces of Evil[edit]
In Link: The Faces of Evil, Dairas appear in yellow, and may either run at Link or crouch in place, with both throwing axes. Defeating the running variety typically gives Link a red Ruby (worth one), and the crouching type a green Ruby (worth five), though the running type will also occasionally give a green one. Link's shield is capable of blocking their axes in this game. There is also a type known as the Fire Daira that lives in volcanic areas and drops a Firestone after it is defeated. Dairas initially appear prominently in Crater Cove, apparently having come from the crater until one of the inhabitants boarded the vent. They later appear in many other locations, such as Tokyu Lighthouse and Goronu. The monster Glutko seems to enjoy eating them, comparing the taste of a Koridian he had just eaten favorably to one.
Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon[edit]
in Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon, Dairas appear in both the running and crouching variants. They are once again quite common, and appear especially in Sakado, likely as a method of obtaining Rubies.
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda[edit]
In Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, Dairas make an appearance as minibosses. When the player character is in range, the Daira will prepare its two-space long attack with its ax, which can be defended against by dodging or shielding. In addition to the standard yellow Daira, there is a Blue Daira and a White Daira variant.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork from Link no Bōken manual
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link artwork (red)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link sprite (red, light colors)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link sprite (red, dark colors)
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ダイラ[2] Daira |
Daira; likely a corruption of ダイル (dairu/dile, from "crocodile") |
