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Shy Guy
| Shy Guy | |
|---|---|
 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX sprite | |
| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) |
| Latest appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (1998) |
Mask-Mimics[1] are mask-wearing enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and its Game Boy Color port, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. Mask-Mimics are directly based on Shy Guys from the Mario franchise, and share their appearance. In Link's Awakening DX, Mask-Mimics wear a red robe, which the default clothing worn by many Shy Guys. Mask-Mimics appear in two dungeons, Bottle Grotto and Face Shrine.
Although they resemble the Mario Shy Guys, Mask-Mimics act entirely differently. They behave similar to another enemy in the game, Arm-Mimics, and unlike them, Mask-Mimic wear a mask to protect them from Link's frontal attacks. Mask-Mimics do not directly attack Link, and instead mimic his movements in reverse. If Link hits a Mask-Mimic, he loses half of a Heart in health.
Link can defeat a Mask-Mimic from behind, though to do so using his Sword, he must use a Spin Attack. Alternatively, Link can instantly defeat a Mask-Mimic with either the Boomerang, the Magic Rod, or by throwing a Bomb at it. He can also defeat a Mask-Mimic by firing two arrows at it. Link can temporarily freeze a Mask-Mimic with the Hook Shot.
Gallery
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening sprite
A Mask-Mimic as it appears in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ヘイホー Heihō |
From "Hey-ho," a common working or marching chant. Shared with Shy Guy. |
References
- ^ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide, page 98
