Arm-Mimic
Games | ||
Location | Link's Awakening | |
Threat |   | |
Attacks | Link's Awakening | |
Effective | Link's Awakening | |
Arm-Mimics are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They move by mirroring Link in opposite directions, in the same way as Shy Guys. If Link moves up, they will move down. If Link moves left, they will move right. A sword slash will do nothing but push the Arm-Mimic back. To defeat them, use spin attacks or charge through them with the Sword and Pegasus Boots.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, Arm-Mimics are found exclusively within Dream Shrine, Turtle Rock and the cave where Link obtains the Magnifying Lens. Arm-Mimics found in this cave are invisible and can only be seen with the Magnifying Lens. It is easiest to defeat them by using a Spin Attack or Charge Attack making it easier to defeat these enemies. Arm-Mimics deal three hearts of damage, making them the strongest enemies in the game.
Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages
The Arm-Mimics in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages look and act exactly the same as in Link's Awakening. The differences are, they can withstand more damage, they cause only one heart damage, and they can be defeated with a normal sword slash. They are found in various dungeons.
To defeat them, either back them into a wall, or move carefully so that they will slowly move towards Link, and slash away at them a few times with the sword.
Gallery
Orange Arm-Mimic sprite from Link's Awakening DX
Yellow Arm-Mimic sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Animation showing two Arm-Mimics movement compared to Link's
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia, pg. 163
- "Native to Koholint Island, Arm-Mimics are tiny robed creatures who impersonate the movements of anyone who crosses their path." — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).