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'''Lakitus''' are aerial enemies that appear in the [[Cloud Tops]] and the [[Palace of the Winds]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' | '''Lakitus''' are aerial enemies that appear in the [[Cloud Tops]] and the [[Palace of the Winds]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. | ||
They stay still and attack by throwing thunderbolts at [[Link]]. When Link approaches a Lakitu, it hides in its cloud. As a result, Link can only defeat Lakitus from a distance, which includes firing [[arrow]]s, throwing the [[boomerang]], firing a [[sword beam]], or using the [[Cane of Pacci]]. Link can use the [[Gust Jar]] to remove a Lakitu's cloud, leaving it open to any attack. | |||
Lakitus originate from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, where they usually appear as enemies, especially in the ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series. There, they wear goggles, attack by throwing [[mariowiki:Spiny Egg|Spiny Egg]]s, and their clouds usually have a smiling face. | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:40, April 22, 2023
| Lakitu | |
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 The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap sprite | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. (1985, overall) The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004, Zelda franchise) |
| Latest appearance | Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, overall) |
| Variant of | Koopa |
Lakitus are aerial enemies that appear in the Cloud Tops and the Palace of the Winds in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
They stay still and attack by throwing thunderbolts at Link. When Link approaches a Lakitu, it hides in its cloud. As a result, Link can only defeat Lakitus from a distance, which includes firing arrows, throwing the boomerang, firing a sword beam, or using the Cane of Pacci. Link can use the Gust Jar to remove a Lakitu's cloud, leaving it open to any attack.
Lakitus originate from the Mario franchise, where they usually appear as enemies, especially in the Super Mario series. There, they wear goggles, attack by throwing Spiny Eggs, and their clouds usually have a smiling face.
Figurine description[edit]
| Figurine | No. | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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115 | Lakitu | "Appears in the sky. They float on clouds. They don't move, but they do throw lightning bolts. Steal their clouds with Gust Jar." |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ジュゲム Jugemu |
Jugem; derived from a well-known Japanese folktale called Jugemu about a boy with a comically long name. |
