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{{Infobox|enemy
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|image   = [[File:Daira-Art2-AOL.png|170px]]
| image = [[File:Daira-Art2-AOL.png|175px]]
|capiton = Daira Artwork from ''The Adventure of Link''
| threat = 7
|game    = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
| caption = Official artwork
| location = [[Western Hyrule]]<br>Death Mountain
| attack =
|weapon = [[Sword]]
| game = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]''<br/>''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''
| related = [[Zazak]]<br>[[Dinolfos]]
| location = '''''The Adventure of Link'''''<br/>[[Western Hyrule]]<br/>[[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''The Wand of Gamelon'''''<br/>[[Sakado]]<br/>[[Reesong Palace]]
| weapon = [[Sword]]
| related = [[Zazak]]<br/>[[Dinolfos]]
}}
}}
'''Daira''' are powerful humanoid alligators that appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.


==Appearances==
'''Dairas''' are enemies from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 172}}
===The Adventure of Link===
Dairas are enemies that wield powerful axes that can easily slice through Link's shield.{{Ref|The Adventure of Link - US Instruction Manual, [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}256&pid{{=}}11469#top_display_media pg. 28]|An alligator soldier that attacks with an axe. Link's shield can't fend off the axe.}}{{Ref|Nintendo Power Magazines - Issue 004, [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}328&pid{{=}}9760#top_display_media pg. 22]|Against the Daira's ax, Link's shield is useless.}}{{Ref|[http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/d.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]|Darias are disgusting hybrids of Hylians and alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most Hyrulean Shields.}} They can be found in [[Western Hyrule]]. Dairas come in two variations.


====Orange Daira====  
==''The Adventure of Link''==
Orange Daira charge Link on sight swinging their axe continuously. Link must time his attack in between swings to avoid damage. The [[Reflect Spell]] will strengthen his shield enough to repel the monster's weapon.
Dairas are hybrids of [[Hylian]]s and alligators that wield powerful axes that can easily slice through [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]]'s shield.{{Ref|''The Adventure of Link Instruction Booklet'' (US), [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}256&pid{{=}}11469#top_display_media pg. 28]|An alligator soldier that attacks with an axe. Link's shield can't fend off the axe.}}{{Ref|Nintendo Power Magazines - Issue 004, [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}328&pid{{=}}9760#top_display_media pg. 22]|Against the Daira's ax, Link's shield is useless.}}{{Ref|[https://web.archive.org/web/20150722213853/http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/d.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]|Darias are disgusting hybrids of Hylians and alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most Hyrulean Shields.}} They can be found in [[Western Hyrule]]. Dairas come in two variations.


====Red Daira====
===Orange Daira===
Red Dairas are more powerful than their orange counterparts. Instead of charging forward, they throw a limitless stream axes at [[Link]]. As with the Orange Daira, Link's shield cannot block the projectiles, except with the [[Reflect Spell]]. [[Downward Thrust]]s are recommended against these enemies. In order to defeat this formidable foe, Link must leap over the flying axes and quickly strike before another can be thrown. Recklessly charging without paying heed to the Daira's attacks is almost always fatal.  
{{main|Orange Daira}}
Orange Dairas charge Link on sight swinging their axe continuously. Link must time his attack in between swings to avoid damage. The [[Reflect Spell]] will strengthen his shield enough to repel the monster's weapon.


====Game Data====
===Red Daira===
{{main|Red Daira}}
Red Dairas are more powerful than their orange counterparts. Instead of charging forward, they throw a limitless stream of axes at Link. As with the Orange Daira, Link's shield cannot block the projectiles, except with the Reflect Spell. [[Down Thrust|Downward Thrust]]s are recommended against these enemies. In order to defeat this formidable foe, Link must leap over the flying axes and quickly strike before another can be thrown. Recklessly charging without paying heed to the Daira's attacks is almost always fatal.
 
===Game Data===
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|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Orange Daira</big>
|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Orange Daira</big>
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:DairaOrange.gif]]
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:DairaOrange.gif]]
| width="25%" | Experience Points || width="50%" | 70
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 70
|-
|-
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
|-
|-
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | Caves of [[Western Hyrule]]<br>[[Death Mountain]]
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | Caves of [[Western Hyrule]]<br/>[[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]]
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|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Red Daira</big>
|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Red Daira</big>
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:DairaRed.png]]
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:DairaRed.png]]
| width="25%" | Experience Points || width="50%" | 100
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 100
|-
|-
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
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| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | Caves and Graveyards of [[Western Hyrule]]<br>[[Death Mountain]]
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | Caves and Graveyards of [[Western Hyrule]]<br/>[[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]]
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===A Link to the Past===
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{main|Zazak}}
{{main|Zazak}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', there is a similar-looking enemy known as a [[Zazak]]. Zazak come in two color forms, Red and Blue. Both of them are quite dangerous, but the Red ones have the ability to shoot fireballs out towards [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]].


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' there is a similar looking enemy known as a [[Zazak]]. Zazak come in two color forms, Red and Blue. Both of them are quite dangerous, but the Red ones have the ability to shoot fireballs out towards Link.
==Non-Canon Appearances==
{{Non-Canon|section}}
 
===''The Faces of Evil''===
{{Stub|section}}
 
===''The Wand of Gamelon''===
Daira wield large axes and will try to harm Zelda with them. There are two types of Daira, ones that are stationary, and others that run. The walking Daira are fairly simple enemies as they will walk straight towards Zelda, trying to smash her with their axe. You can defeat a Daira with a sword slash while standing straight up or while kneeling. Stationary Daira on the other hand stand in one spot instead of moving towards Zelda. Rather than swinging their axe, this Daira variant will toss the axe towards Zelda. Furthermore, if Zelda is at a higher level, the axe will be tossed in an upward direction. One way to defend against the axe throw is to stand still and block it with your shield. If you are quick enough to react, you can jump over the axe that is tossed your way.
 
Most walking Daira will leave behind a red ruby, while their stationary counterparts will leave behind a more valuable green ruby. Walking Daira will often show up in packs and are also regularly found together with [[Arpagos]]. There are an unlimited number of walking Daira and they will keep appearing on the screen. On the flipside, there are a set number of stationary ones in fixed locations of certain levels.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Daira-Art1-AOL.png|Orange Daira Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Daira-Art1-AOL.png|Orange Daira artwork from ''[[Futami The Adventure of Link Strategy Guide]]''
File:Daira-Art3-AOL.png|Green Daira Official Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Daira-Art3-AOL.png|Green Daira official artwork
File:Daira-Art2-AOL.png|Orange Daira Official Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Daira-Art2-AOL.png|Orange Daira official artwork
File:DairaOrange.gif|Orange Daira Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:DairaOrange.gif|Orange Daira sprite
File:DairaRed.png|Red Daira Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:DairaRed.png|Red Daira sprite
File:Daria_commercial.jpg‎ |From a Japanese ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] TV Commercial''
File:Daria_commercial.jpg‎ |From a Japanese ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] TV Commercial''
File:Daria_commercial2.jpg |From a Japanese ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]] TV Commercial''
File:Daria_commercial2.jpg |From a Japanese ''A Link to the Past TV Commercial''
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{References}}
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Daira
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Official artwork

Games

Location

The Adventure of Link
Western Hyrule
Death Mountain
The Wand of Gamelon
Sakado
Reesong Palace

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Dairas are enemies from The Adventure of Link.[1]

The Adventure of Link

Dairas are hybrids of Hylians and alligators that wield powerful axes that can easily slice through Link's shield.[2][3][4] They can be found in Western Hyrule. Dairas come in two variations.

Orange Daira

Main article: Orange Daira

Orange Dairas charge Link on sight swinging their axe continuously. Link must time his attack in between swings to avoid damage. The Reflect Spell will strengthen his shield enough to repel the monster's weapon.

Red Daira

Main article: Red Daira

Red Dairas are more powerful than their orange counterparts. Instead of charging forward, they throw a limitless stream of axes at Link. As with the Orange Daira, Link's shield cannot block the projectiles, except with the Reflect Spell. Downward Thrusts are recommended against these enemies. In order to defeat this formidable foe, Link must leap over the flying axes and quickly strike before another can be thrown. Recklessly charging without paying heed to the Daira's attacks is almost always fatal.

Game Data

Orange Daira
DairaOrange.gif Experience Points 70
Item Drop Red Magic Jar or 200 exp Point Bag
Enemy Habitat Caves of Western Hyrule
Death Mountain
Combat Data •Axe only blockable with Reflect
Red Daira
DairaRed.png Experience Points 100
Item Drop Red Magic Jar or 200 exp Point Bag
Enemy Habitat Caves and Graveyards of Western Hyrule
Death Mountain
Combat Data •Axe only blockable with Reflect

A Link to the Past

Main article: Zazak

In A Link to the Past, there is a similar-looking enemy known as a Zazak. Zazak come in two color forms, Red and Blue. Both of them are quite dangerous, but the Red ones have the ability to shoot fireballs out towards Link.

Non-Canon Appearances

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The Faces of Evil

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The Wand of Gamelon

Daira wield large axes and will try to harm Zelda with them. There are two types of Daira, ones that are stationary, and others that run. The walking Daira are fairly simple enemies as they will walk straight towards Zelda, trying to smash her with their axe. You can defeat a Daira with a sword slash while standing straight up or while kneeling. Stationary Daira on the other hand stand in one spot instead of moving towards Zelda. Rather than swinging their axe, this Daira variant will toss the axe towards Zelda. Furthermore, if Zelda is at a higher level, the axe will be tossed in an upward direction. One way to defend against the axe throw is to stand still and block it with your shield. If you are quick enough to react, you can jump over the axe that is tossed your way.

Most walking Daira will leave behind a red ruby, while their stationary counterparts will leave behind a more valuable green ruby. Walking Daira will often show up in packs and are also regularly found together with Arpagos. There are an unlimited number of walking Daira and they will keep appearing on the screen. On the flipside, there are a set number of stationary ones in fixed locations of certain levels.

Gallery

References

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia, pg. 172
  2. "An alligator soldier that attacks with an axe. Link's shield can't fend off the axe.", The Adventure of Link Instruction Booklet (US), pg. 28
  3. "Against the Daira's ax, Link's shield is useless.", Nintendo Power Magazines - Issue 004, pg. 22
  4. "Darias are disgusting hybrids of Hylians and alligators. They are expert axe-throwers, and their axes are so sharp that they are able to slice through most Hyrulean Shields.", The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia