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{{specify|the floating skull enemies|the literal bubble enemies found [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]|[[Shabom]]}}
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{{Infobox|enemy
|name = Bubble
| image   = [[File:Bubble-LoZ-Art.png|225px]]
|image = [[File:Bubble-LoZ-Art.png|200px]]<br>''Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda]]''
| caption  = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
| location = [[Dungeon]]s
| location = [[Dungeon]]s
|weapon = 2D Games: None<br>3D Games: [[Sword]]<br>[[Arrow]]s<br>[[Boomerang]]
| attack = '''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact
| weapon  = [[Sword]]<br/>[[Arrow]]s<br/>[[Boomerang]]
| related = [[Anti-Fairy]]<br/>[[Wisp]]
}}
}}
'''Bubbles''' are recurring enemies that typically consist of a floating head with flames around it. In some games, bubbles have wings, too. There are many different varieties, each with their own distinct color. They attack by ramming into you, which causes an effect that varies between games. In some games, Bubbles are invincible.


==Appearances==
'''Bubbles''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 169}} They typically consist of a floating head with flames around it. In some games, bubbles have wings, too. There are many different varieties, each with their own distinct color. They attack by ramming into [[Link]], which causes an effect that varies between games. In some games, Bubbles are invincible.  
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
Bubbles appear within the many [[Dungeon]]s of the ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Link]] touches one of these enemies, he will not be able to swing his sword for several seconds. In the Second Quest of the original ''Legend of Zelda'', there are Red and Blue bubbles. If Link ever touches a Red Bubble he won't be able to his sword at all. He must touch a Blue Bubble in order to regain control over his sword.


===''The Adventure of Link''===
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
Bubbles appear within many dungeons of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]] touches one of these enemies, he will not be able to swing his [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)|sword]] for several seconds. In the [[Second Quest]], there are [[Red Bubble]]s and [[Blue Bubble]]s. If Link ever touches a Red Bubble, he won't be able to use his sword at all. In order to regain control over his sword, he must touch a Blue Bubble, visit a [[Fairy Fountain]], drink a [[Life Potion|potion]], or pick up a [[Triforce Shard#The Legend of Zelda|Triforce fragment]].


[[File:Bubble-Gif-AoL.gif|left|]]Bubbles ricochet off the walls in diagonal motions. They take a lot of hits to kill even with L-8 on attack power. They don't only damage you upon contact; they also steal some of your magic power as well.
==''The Adventure of Link''==
[[File:Bubble-Gif-AoL.gif|left|Bubble sprite from The Adventure of Link]]
Bubbles ricochet off the walls at 45 degree angles. Depending on [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]]'s [[Attack Level|attack level]], they can take as many as a staggering 126 hits at level 1 down to eleven hits at level 8. A more powerful variant of the Bubble is found in the [[Great Palace]] that hits much harder, but yields less than half of the normal experience.


Bubbles not only cause damage to Link, but they also steal some of his magic power like [[Anti-Fairy]]s in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.


===''A Link to the Past''===
===Enemy Data===
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| rowspan="3" width="25%" | '''Bubble'''<br/>[[File:Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png]]
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 50
|-
| Item Drop || None
|-
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | [[Parapa Palace]]<br/>[[Midoro Palace]]<br/>[[Maze Island Palace]]<br/>[[Palace on the Sea]]<br/>[[Three-Eye Rock Palace]]
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | Defensive Stats |||| colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| Offensive Stats
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! Attack Level || Hits to Kill |||| Life Level || Contact Container Damage || Projectile Container Damage
|-
| 1 || 126 |||| 1 || .5 || -
|-
| 2 || 84 |||| 2 || .375 || -
|-
| 3 || 63 |||| 3 || .375 || -
|-
| 4 || 42 |||| 4 || .375 || -
|-
| 5 || 28 |||| 5 || .25 || -
|-
| 6 || 21 |||| 6 || .125 || -
|-
| 7 || 14 |||| 7 || .125 || -
|-
| 8 || 11 |||| 8 || .125 || -
|}
|}


===''Ocarina of Time''===
{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; text-align:center; width:500px;"
Bubbles from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' come in four colors, and are defeated according to it.
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| rowspan="3" width="25%" | '''Bubble<br/> (Great Palace)'''<br/>[[File:Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png]]
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 20
|-
| Item Drop || None
|-
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | [[Great Palace]]
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | Defensive Stats |||| colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| Offensive Stats
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! Attack Level || Hits to Kill |||| Life Level || Contact Container Damage || Projectile Container Damage
|-
| 1 || 126 |||| 1 || 3 || -
|-
| 2 || 84 |||| 2 || 2.25 || -
|-
| 3 || 63 |||| 3 || 1.75 || -
|-
| 4 || 42 |||| 4 || 1.5 || -
|-
| 5 || 28 |||| 5 || 1.25 || -
|-
| 6 || 21 |||| 6 || 1 || -
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| 7 || 14 |||| 7 || .875 || -
|-
| 8 || 11 |||| 8 || .75 || -
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|}
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====Blue Bubble====
==''Ocarina of Time''==
Bubbles from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' come in four colors:
 
===Blue Bubble===
{{Main|Blue Bubble}}
{{Main|Blue Bubble}}
Blue Bubbles in ''Ocarina of Time'' are commonly found within the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]]. They float around randomly and only persue Link upon close proximity. A simple [[arrow]] to the skull is enough to knock them to the ground. A follow up with the sword is enough to defeat them.
Blue Bubbles are commonly found within the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]]. They float around randomly and only pursue [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] upon close proximity. A simple [[arrow]] to the skull is enough to knock them to the ground. A follow up with the sword is enough to defeat them.


====Red Bubble====
===Red Bubble===
{{Main|Red Bubble}}
{{Main|Red Bubble}}
Red Bubbles, commonly referred to as Fire Bubbles, only appear in lava fields and shoot up and out while bouncing around before entering the lava pool again. The only effective way in combating this form of Bubble is a defection from a shield followed by an arrow or sword strike.
Red Bubbles, commonly referred to as Fire Bubbles, only appear in lava fields and shoot up and out while bouncing around before entering the lava pool again. The only effective way in combating this form of Bubble is a deflection from a shield followed by an arrow or sword strike.


====Green Bubble====
===Green Bubble===
{{Main|Green Bubble}}
{{Main|Green Bubble}}
Green Bubbles are the more tame form of the Bubble. They have fixed motion paths and do not pursue link or move fast. The Green Bubble can only be attacked while the Green flame is missing, which occurs every few seconds.
Green Bubbles are the more tame form of the Bubble. They have fixed motion paths and do not pursue Link or move fast. The Green Bubble can only be attacked while the Green flame is missing, which occurs every few seconds.


====White Bubble====
===White Bubble===
{{Main|White Bubble}}
{{Main|White Bubble}}
Only found within the [[Spirit Temple]], this Bubble species flies at a fast rate of speed in the air before stopping and extinguishes its flame before redirecting itself. Just like the Green Bubble, this bubble is only vulnerable when its flame disappears.
Only found within the [[Spirit Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Spirit Temple]], this Bubble species flies at a fast rate of speed in the air before stopping and extinguishes its flame before redirecting itself. Just like the Green Bubble, this Bubble is only vulnerable when its flame disappears.


===''Majora's Mask''===
==''Majora's Mask''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', only Blue and Red Bubbles appear with only one difference. Blue bubbles can now jinx you, causing the sword icon to not work, an alternative in this case would be to either:<br>
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', only Blue and Red Bubbles appear. Blue Bubbles can now jinx [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]], disabling Link's sword icon for some time, akin to Bubbles from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. The jinx can be negated by drinking a [[Blue Potion]] or playing the [[Song of Storms]].
- Equip the Great Faries Sword to a C button.<br>
- Let the curse run out on it's own.<br>
- Play the Song of Storms.<br>


===''Oracle of Ages''===
The jinx does not affect inventory items, including the [[Great Fairy's Sword]], nor the moves Link has on his sword button while transformed, such as [[Goron Link]]'s Punch.
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===''Oracle of Seasons''===
==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''==
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{{main|Whisp}}
A very similar enemy known as a [[Whisp]] appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. They are floating skulls with red "bubbles" floating around the outside of it. They bounce on walls and try to bump into [[Link (Oracle Series)|Link]], which causes him damage and disable the use of his weapons for a limited amount of time. There is no way to defeat this enemy and it can be very annoying when there are several enemies to battle at once. Simply try to avoid this enemy whenever it appears. Link can acquire the [[Whisp Ring]], which makes Link immune from losing his swords ability.


===''The Wind Waker''===
==''The Wind Waker''==
====Red Bubble====
===Red Bubble===
{{Main|Red Bubble}}
{{Main|Red Bubble}}


====Blue Bubble====
===Blue Bubble===
{{Main|Blue Bubble}}
{{Main|Blue Bubble}}


===''Twilight Princess''===
==''Four Swords''==
'''Enemy''': Bubble<br>
{{4S-Stub|section}}
'''Attacks''': Contact (quarter-heart)<br>
'''Found''': Arbiter's Grounds; Hyrule Castle<br>


'''Description''': Bubbles appear as an odd mix of a [[Keese]] and a skull. Despite their creepy looks, Bubbles are some of the easier enemies in the game. Link can shoot them down from afar with arrows, or simply strike them once with his sword, causing them to retract their wings and fall helplessly to the ground. Do NOT perform the [[Hidden Skills#Ending Blow|Ending Blow]] when a Bubble is in this state. It is pretty hard to hit, and will leave Link with his sword planted in the ground, rather it is easier to just strike it with your sword normally while it is in this helpless state. After a few moments, the wingless bubble will grow wings again and resume flying. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' also contains Fire and Ice Bubbles.
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
Bubbles are seen periodically throughout the game. Unlike most enemies, they can exist in the [[Dark World]]. If they touch [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Link]], they will deal a small amount of damage. They cannot be destroyed by Link's sword. Jumping over them with the [[Roc's Feather]] is efficient in avoiding them.


====Fire Bubble====
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:Bubble (TP).png|200px|right|Bubble from Twilight Princess]]
'''Enemy''': Bubble<br/>
'''Attacks''': Contact (quarter-heart)<br/>
'''Found''': Arbiter's Grounds; Hyrule Castle<br/>
 
Bubbles appear as an odd mix of a [[Keese]] and a skull. Despite their creepy looks, Bubbles are some of the easier enemies in the game. [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can shoot them down from afar with arrows, or simply strike them once with his sword, causing them to retract their wings and fall helplessly to the ground. Link should not perform the [[Hidden Skills#Ending Blow|Ending Blow]] when a Bubble is in this state. It is pretty hard to hit, and will leave Link with his sword planted in the ground, rather it is easier for him to just strike it with his sword normally while it is in this helpless state. After a few moments, the wingless Bubble will grow wings again and resume flying. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' also contains Fire and Ice Bubbles.
 
===Fire Bubble===
{{Main|Fire Bubble}}
{{Main|Fire Bubble}}


====Ice Bubble====
===Ice Bubble===
{{Main|Ice Bubble}}
{{Main|Ice Bubble}}


===''Phantom Hourglass''===
==''Phantom Hourglass''==
Fire and Ice Bubbles make an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They first appear in the [[Temple of Fire]], and reappear in many of the later temples. To defeat one, first whack it with the [[Boomerang]], it will cause it to jump around helplessly. Then, use your [[sword]] to finish it off. If you try to attack before you dispel the flames, you will be burned or frozen.  
{{Main|Fire Bubble}}
{{Main|Ice Bubble}}
Fire and Ice Bubbles make an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They first appear in the [[Temple of Fire]], and reappear in many of the later temples. To defeat one, first whack it with the [[Boomerang]], it will cause it to jump around helplessly. Then, use [[Link (The Wind Waker)#Phantom Hourglass)|Link]]'s [[sword]] to finish it off. Attacking before the flames are dispelled will cause Link to be burned or frozen.  


===''Spirit Tracks''===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
A bubble appears for a short period of time when Link is battling with a [[Mothula]]. The mothula releases the bubble and it flies towards Link. Link then uses the whirlwind to launch the Bubble back at mothula.
A Bubble appears for a short period of time when [[Link (Spirit Tracks)|Link]] is battling with a [[Mothula]]. The mothula releases the Bubble and it flies towards Link. Link then uses the whirlwind to launch the Bubble back at mothula.


The bubble takes a similar form as it did in Phantom Hourglass. However it is surrounded by a purple cloud around it, which differs from Phantom Hourglass bubbles that were surrounded by either red or light blue clouds, signifying whether the bubble was fire or ice based. Perhaps the purple signifies that it is a neutral bubble or that this is just the mothula released bubbles.
The Bubble takes a similar form as it did in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. However it is surrounded by a purple cloud around it, which differs from ''Phantom Hourglass'' Bubbles that were surrounded by either red or light blue clouds, signifying whether the Bubble was fire or ice based. Perhaps the purple signifies that it is a neutral Bubble or that this is just the mothula released Bubbles.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Bubble-LoZ-Art-2.png|Bubble Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Bubble-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Bubble-Artwork-LoZ-Kodokawa-Shoten-Guide.png|Bubble Artwork from '''Kadokawa Shoten Strategy Guide''' for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Bubble-Artwork-LoZ-Kodokawa-Shoten-Guide.png|Artwork from ''[[Kadokawa Shoten The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:Bubble-LoZ-Sprite.png|Bubble Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Bubble-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Bubble-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Bubble Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Bubble-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|[[Blue Bubble]] sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Bubble-Red-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Bubble Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Bubble-Red-LoZ-Sprite.png|[[Red Bubble]] sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Bubble-Art-AOL.png|Bubble Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
File:Bubble-Art-AOL.png|Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png|Bubble Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
File:Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png|Sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:Bubble-Oracle-Sprite.png|Bubbble Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.
File:OoT-Blue-Bubble.png|Artwork of a Blue Bubble from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Bubbletp.png|Bubble Screenshot from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Bubble-Oracle-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:FireBubble.png|Fire Bubble Screenshot from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:FSA-Bubble.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
File:BubbleTP-ConceptArt.jpg|Bubble (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'') Concept Art from [[Hyrule Historia]].
File:Bubbletp.png|Bubble from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Bubble-Fan-Art.png|Bubble Fan Artwork for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' created by [http://timoteilol.deviantart.com/ timoteilol].
File:FireBubble.png|[[Fire Bubble]] from ''Twilight Princess''
File:BubbleTP-ConceptArt.jpg|Bubble (''Twilight Princess'') concept art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''
File:Bubble ST.png|Bubble from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
File:Bubble - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
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Latest revision as of 01:58, September 24, 2024

This article is about the floating skull enemies. For the literal bubble enemies found Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, see Shabom.
Bubble

Bubbles are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They typically consist of a floating head with flames around it. In some games, bubbles have wings, too. There are many different varieties, each with their own distinct color. They attack by ramming into Link, which causes an effect that varies between games. In some games, Bubbles are invincible.

The Legend of Zelda

Bubbles appear within many dungeons of The Legend of Zelda. When Link touches one of these enemies, he will not be able to swing his sword for several seconds. In the Second Quest, there are Red Bubbles and Blue Bubbles. If Link ever touches a Red Bubble, he won't be able to use his sword at all. In order to regain control over his sword, he must touch a Blue Bubble, visit a Fairy Fountain, drink a potion, or pick up a Triforce fragment.

The Adventure of Link

Bubble sprite from The Adventure of Link

Bubbles ricochet off the walls at 45 degree angles. Depending on Link's attack level, they can take as many as a staggering 126 hits at level 1 down to eleven hits at level 8. A more powerful variant of the Bubble is found in the Great Palace that hits much harder, but yields less than half of the normal experience.

Bubbles not only cause damage to Link, but they also steal some of his magic power like Anti-Fairys in A Link to the Past.

Enemy Data

Bubble
Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png 		Experience Points 50
Item Drop None
Enemy Habitat Parapa Palace
Midoro Palace
Maze Island Palace
Palace on the Sea
Three-Eye Rock Palace
Combat Data •Drains Magic Power on contact
Bubble
(Great Palace)
Bubble-Sprite-AOL.png 		Experience Points 20
Item Drop None
Enemy Habitat Great Palace
Combat Data •Drains Magic Power on contact

Ocarina of Time

Bubbles from Ocarina of Time come in four colors:

Blue Bubble

Main article: Blue Bubble

Blue Bubbles are commonly found within the Forest Temple. They float around randomly and only pursue Link upon close proximity. A simple arrow to the skull is enough to knock them to the ground. A follow up with the sword is enough to defeat them.

Red Bubble

Main article: Red Bubble

Red Bubbles, commonly referred to as Fire Bubbles, only appear in lava fields and shoot up and out while bouncing around before entering the lava pool again. The only effective way in combating this form of Bubble is a deflection from a shield followed by an arrow or sword strike.

Green Bubble

Main article: Green Bubble

Green Bubbles are the more tame form of the Bubble. They have fixed motion paths and do not pursue Link or move fast. The Green Bubble can only be attacked while the Green flame is missing, which occurs every few seconds.

White Bubble

Main article: White Bubble

Only found within the Spirit Temple, this Bubble species flies at a fast rate of speed in the air before stopping and extinguishes its flame before redirecting itself. Just like the Green Bubble, this Bubble is only vulnerable when its flame disappears.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, only Blue and Red Bubbles appear. Blue Bubbles can now jinx Link, disabling Link's sword icon for some time, akin to Bubbles from The Legend of Zelda. The jinx can be negated by drinking a Blue Potion or playing the Song of Storms.

The jinx does not affect inventory items, including the Great Fairy's Sword, nor the moves Link has on his sword button while transformed, such as Goron Link's Punch.

Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages

Main article: Whisp

A very similar enemy known as a Whisp appears in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. They are floating skulls with red "bubbles" floating around the outside of it. They bounce on walls and try to bump into Link, which causes him damage and disable the use of his weapons for a limited amount of time. There is no way to defeat this enemy and it can be very annoying when there are several enemies to battle at once. Simply try to avoid this enemy whenever it appears. Link can acquire the Whisp Ring, which makes Link immune from losing his swords ability.

The Wind Waker

Red Bubble

Main article: Red Bubble

Blue Bubble

Main article: Blue Bubble

Four Swords

Four Swords icon.png
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Four Swords Adventures

Bubbles are seen periodically throughout the game. Unlike most enemies, they can exist in the Dark World. If they touch Link, they will deal a small amount of damage. They cannot be destroyed by Link's sword. Jumping over them with the Roc's Feather is efficient in avoiding them.

Twilight Princess

Bubble from Twilight Princess

Enemy: Bubble
Attacks: Contact (quarter-heart)
Found: Arbiter's Grounds; Hyrule Castle

Bubbles appear as an odd mix of a Keese and a skull. Despite their creepy looks, Bubbles are some of the easier enemies in the game. Link can shoot them down from afar with arrows, or simply strike them once with his sword, causing them to retract their wings and fall helplessly to the ground. Link should not perform the Ending Blow when a Bubble is in this state. It is pretty hard to hit, and will leave Link with his sword planted in the ground, rather it is easier for him to just strike it with his sword normally while it is in this helpless state. After a few moments, the wingless Bubble will grow wings again and resume flying. Twilight Princess also contains Fire and Ice Bubbles.

Fire Bubble

Main article: Fire Bubble

Ice Bubble

Main article: Ice Bubble

Phantom Hourglass

Main article: Fire Bubble
Main article: Ice Bubble

Fire and Ice Bubbles make an appearance in Phantom Hourglass. They first appear in the Temple of Fire, and reappear in many of the later temples. To defeat one, first whack it with the Boomerang, it will cause it to jump around helplessly. Then, use Link's sword to finish it off. Attacking before the flames are dispelled will cause Link to be burned or frozen.

Spirit Tracks

A Bubble appears for a short period of time when Link is battling with a Mothula. The mothula releases the Bubble and it flies towards Link. Link then uses the whirlwind to launch the Bubble back at mothula.

The Bubble takes a similar form as it did in Phantom Hourglass. However it is surrounded by a purple cloud around it, which differs from Phantom Hourglass Bubbles that were surrounded by either red or light blue clouds, signifying whether the Bubble was fire or ice based. Perhaps the purple signifies that it is a neutral Bubble or that this is just the mothula released Bubbles.

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