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{{Enemy

| name    = Deku Baba

| image   = [[File:Deku Baba (Skyward Sword).png|200px]]<br>''Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

| game   = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

| habitat = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''

[[Kokiri Forest]]

[[Inside the Deku Tree]]

[[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]]

[[Bottom of the Well]]

----'''''Majora's Mask'''''

[[Termina Field]]

[[Southern Swamp]]

[[Woodfall Temple]]

[[Sakon's Hideout]]

----'''''Twilight Princess'''''

[[Faron Woods]]

[[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]

[[Hyrule Field]]

[[Kakariko Gorge Cavern]]

[[City in the Sky]]

----'''''Skyward Sword'''''

[[Sealed Grounds]]

[[Faron Woods]]

[[Skyview Temple]]

| weapon = [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]<br>[[Bomb]]s<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Deku Nut]]s<br>[[Sword]]

<section begin="featured" />[[Deku Baba]] are common carnivorous plant enemies that have appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. There are several types of Deku Babas as well as other enemies with very similar characteristics.<section end="featured" />

==Appearances==

===Ocarina of Time===

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[[File:Deku Baba Artwork (Ocarina of Time).png|left|220px|thumb|Deku Baba artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'']]

Deku Babas can be found within the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]], [[Kokiri Forest]], [[Inside the Deku Tree]], and the [[Bottom of the Well]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They have a large, bulbous head that is blue in color with purple speckles around the mouth. The inside of their mouth is a textured red and pink, and there are no noticeable teeth. Their body, in relation to their head, is very thin and green. They have little means of defense besides their lunging bite that they use to intimidate and attack with when provoked.  

When Link approaches a Deku Baba, it reveals itself and lunges out with a fierce bite. The most effective forms of defense against a Deku Baba are to block with Link's [[Shield]] or to simply back away. Since the Deku Baba is attached to the ground, it can only lunge out the length of its stem. Link can use projectile attacks such as a [[Deku Nut]] to stun a Deku Baba.  

If a Deku Baba attacks Link as it lunges out, it will trap him in its mouth and continue to deal small amounts of damage until it releases him. If it is stunned prior to detection, it will stand stick straight. However, if left unharmed, it will start to rotate in a circular motion as it un-stuns itself. This movement can also hurt Link if he stands too close without attacking. If Link kills a Deku Baba while they are lunging to attack him, the dead Deku Baba will drop Deku Nuts. If Link kills them while they are standing straight up, he will be able to obtain a [[Deku Stick]].

In addition to standard Deku Babas there are two variations of the enemy in the form of a [[Big Deku Baba]] and a [[Withered Deku Baba]].

====Big Deku Baba====

A Big Deku Baba is a larger variation of the standard Deku Baba. While it is a bit stronger than a standard Deku Baba, it has the same primary attacks. Big Deku Baba are found in the [[Kokiri Forest]] and the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]] when [[Link]] is an adult.

====Withered Deku Baba====

Withered Deku Babas are weaker versions of the standard Deku Baba. These fellows will not even attack Link and the only way to get hurt is for Link to walk directly into them. A single sword slash will defeat them, and they will always leave behind a [[Deku Stick]] as a reward. Withered Deku Baba can be found within the [[Kokiri Forest]] and [[Inside the Deku Tree]]. This variation of a Deku Baba can also be found within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.

===Majora's Mask===

Deku Babas in ''Majora's Mask'' appear in an identical fashion as they did within ''Ocarina of Time''. Deku Babs remain Forest enemies, and they can be found within [[Termina Field]], [[Southern Swamp]], [[Woodfall Temple]], and [[Sakon's Hideout]].

Withered Deku Baba's also make a return in ''Majora's Mask'' and can be found in similar Forest areas where standard Deku Babas can be found. Additionally there are two new variations of a Deku Baba in the form of a Bio Deku Baba and a Mini Baba.

====Bio Deku Baba====

[[Bio Deku Baba]]s are alternate forms of Deku Babas, found hanging upside down from the ceiling or underneath lily pads. Bio Deku Babas can be found in [[Termina Field]], [[Great Bay Temple]], and [[Stone Tower Temple]]. Link can split them from the ceiling or their lily pads and they'll drop to the ground where they will continue to walk around. If Link tries to land on top of the lily pad where a Bio Deku Baba is hiding, it will flip around and harm him.

====Mini Baba====

[[Mini Baba]]s are tiny variations of Deku Babas that completely lack stems. Thus, these creatures won't reach out and harm Link. They can only hurt Link if he walks right into them. They are found exclusively within [[Southern Swamp]] and within underground caverns of [[Termina Field]].

===The Wind Waker===

====Boko Baba====

Boko Babas are carnivorous plant enemies that live in the [[Forest Haven]] and the [[Forbidden Woods]]. They share many similar physical features and attributes with Deku Babas and it is possible that the Boko Babas are just evolved forms of Deku Babas.

===Twilight Princess===

[[File:Deku-Baba-TP.png|right|200px|thumb|Deku Baba Artwork from ''Twilight Princess'']]

Deku Babas in ''Twilight Princess'' share many of the same characteristics as their ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' counterparts, but they also have new abilities. This time, its head will actually grasp onto Link when it bites him and it will hold Link between its jaws. Link will have to move around quickly or perform a [[Spin Attack]] in order to free himself from the plant's grasp. Deku Baba can be taken out easily by stunning them with a projectile weapon, then slashing them with Link's sword. After defeating a Deku Baba, its head will dry up into a small sphere. This can be broken up to find [[Pumpkin Seed]]s which will serve as an ammunition for Link's [[Slingshot]].

In ''Twilight Princess'', there are many variations of Deku Babas. The standard Deku Baba retains its Forest Habitat, being found within the [[Faron Woods]], [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], [[Hyrule Field]], [[Kakariko Gorge Cavern]], and strangely enough within the [[City in the Sky]]. However, there are now several new variations including a [[Baba Serpent]], [[Big Baba]], [[Twilit Baba]], and even a full-out temple boss [[Diababa]]. All members of the Deku Baba family can be found within the same Forest areas, while Twilit Baba naturally can be only be found within the [[Twilight]].

====Baba Serpent====

Baba Serpents are a special type of Deku Baba that when its head has been separated from its stem it will not die, but instead it will slither along the ground, chomping its teeth and occasionally lunging towards Link. It slithers on the ground much like a snake would, hence the name ''Baba Serpent''. Once it has been detached from its stem, Link must attack it, or it will grab a hold of Link. The only way to get out of its grip is to perform a Spin Attack. Baba Serpents can also be found hanging from the ceiling. Again, using projectile weapons to stun them can be very helpful. If left alone, these Baba Serpent can re-attach to their base to form Deku Babas.

====Big Baba====

A Big Baba is a much larger version of a Deku Baba found within the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]] and the [[City in the Sky]]. These creatures have much larger range due to their long stems. Once one has been defeated, it will turn into a [[Deku Like]]. Throw a bomb into it to finish it off.

====Diababa====

Twilit Parasite: Diababa is a large, three-headed version of a Deku Baba. It serves as the temple boss within the Forest Temple. Link can use the dungeon item, the [[Gale Boomerang]], to whirl a bomb into its mouth, knocking its head to the ground and temporarily stunning it. From here, Link can use the sword to attack the hidden eye inside the monster's mouth.  

====Twilit Baba====

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A Twilit Baba, or Shadow Baba, serves as the Twilit version of the standard Deku Baba. They have a slightly different appearance but all of their attacks are the same. However, Twilit Babas cause more damage to Link than standard Deku Babas. When defeated, two purple lines fall down and sometimes they leave behind hearts.

Twilit Babas can be found in the [[Palace of Twilight]] as well as the Twilight-covered [[Faron Woods]], [[Kakariko Gorge]], and [[Hyrule Field]].

===Spirit Tracks===

====Fire Baba====

Fire Babas are very similar to Deku Baba in that they are plant-like creatures sprung from the ground. Unlike standard Deku Babas, these creatures don't initially attack Link by biting him. Instead, they will shoot fireballs towards him. If Link can separate its head from its stem using the [[Whip]], the Fire Baba will try to bite Link. They are found in the [[Goron Village]] and the [[Fire Sanctuary (Spirit Tracks)|Fire Sanctuary]].

===Skyward Sword===

[[File:Deku-Baba-SS-Vertical.png|right|150px]]

Deku Babas in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' resemble their earlier counterparts but the method to defeat them has changed quite a bit. No longer can Link just use his sword to cut of the head of the Deku Baba, but instead, he needs to make precision sword slashes in the proper direction in order to harm them. There are two variations of Deku Baba within ''Skyward Sword'', a standard blue one, as well as a more powerful golden variation.

Deku Baba come out from underground and try to bite Link if he gets too close. They will open up their mouths horizontally or vertically and Link must use a proper sword slash to separate their mouths into two. Alternatively, Link can toss or roll a bomb towards a Deku Baba and it will gobble it up, causing the bomb to explode within its mouth.

Some Deku Babas can be seen hanging from walls or the ceiling, and they are out of reach from Link's sword. In order to defeat these fellows, Link must use the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]. After sending out the beetle, Link can track its direction so that it cuts down the Deku Babas from their stems. Unlike in ''Twilight Princess'', once a Deku Baba is cut from its stem it will be defeated. Link can also use his bow and arrows to cut these Deku Babas from their stems.

You can find Deku Babas in the [[Faron Woods]], the [[Skyview Temple]], certain timeshifted areas of the [[Lanayru Desert]], and [[Sky Keep]].

====Quadro Baba====

The Quadro Baba is a stronger variation of the standard Deku Baba. It attacks Link in all the same ways that a standard Deku Baba does by lunging towards Link and attempting to bite him. Its mouth is divided into quarters, rather than the two halves of a standard Deku Baba. The Quadro Baba will change how its mouth opens mid-battle, sometimes opening horizontally and other times opening vertically. Link will need to read which way the mouth opens and quickly deliver a sword slash in the proper direction. Quadro Babas are also a bit stronger and will take multiple hits to defeat. They can also dodge attacks by moving sideways, leaving Link open to attack. Much like standard Deku Babas, Link can toss or roll a bomb towards the Quadro Baba to defeat it. The fastest way to defeat these is to shield bash when the Quadro Baba attacks, and slash its stem while it is stunned.

===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===

*[[Deku Baba]] share many physical attributes with [[Piranha Plant|Piranha Plants]] from the ''Super Mario Bros.'' Franchise.

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File:Deku-Baba-OoT-Art.png|Deku Baba artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Withered-Deku-Baba.png|Withered Deku Baba in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

File:Bio-Deku-Baba-Hanging.png|A Hanging Bio Deku Baba in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

File:Shadow-Deku-Baba.png|A Twilit Baba from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''

File:Baba-Serpent-TP.png|A Baba Serpent as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''