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Vires are flying, red demons that are found only in [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]. These devils are able to fly off the edge of the screen and reappear on another side unlike any other enemy in the game, making them very evasive. Attacking Vires with the sword is extremely difficult, as they will quickly fly away when getting near them. The [[Fire Rod]] and [[Boomerang]] are the best weapons against Vires, since they defeat them in one hit. The [[Hookshot]] is a bit too slow for vires, but the [[Bow]] may be useful.

One of the many vires is a servant to both [[Onox]] and [[Veran]], and attempts to hinder [[Link (Oracle Series)|Link]]'s progress in both games. It is encountered in both the [[Ancient Ruins]] and [[Mermaid's Cave]] as a mini-boss, and shoots multi-colored fireballs at Link whilst flying all over the room. Although sword strikes are efficient in dealing damage, the best way to attack is with well timed bomb throws. After defeating Vire, it realizes that it underestimated Link and leaves. If you win the fight in a [[Linked Game]], Vire is surprised that it was defeated twice, and apologizes to his masters before leaving. In a Linked Seasons game, Vire is encountered after the [[Poison Moth's Lair]], and places the [[Pyramid Jewel]] on a high cliff, wanting to impede Link's journey. In a Linked Ages game, Vire appears after [[Moonlit Grotto]], and kidnaps [[Zelda (Oracle Series)|Zelda]], requiring Link to ascend the [[Black Tower]] to rescue her.

File:Vire-LoZ-Art-2.png|Vire Artwork from Million Publications Strategy Guide for ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:Vire-LoZ-Sprite.png|Vire Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:Vire-LA-Sprite.png|Vire Sprite from ''Link's Awakening'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Oracle of Ages''

File:Wire-WoG.png|Vire Sprite from ''The Wand of Gamelon''