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|name = Ghini
| image   = [[File:Ghini-LoZ-Art.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:Ghini-LoZ-Art.png|200px]]<br>Ghini Artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Manual
| caption  = Ghini Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]]
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''<br/>''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]''<br/>''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''
|habitat = '''''The Legend of Zelda'''''<br>[[Graveyard]]
| location = '''''The Legend of Zelda'''''<br/>[[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]]{{Ref|name=Loca|[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]], pg. 30|{{Color|red|Ghini}}<br/>The ghost who lives in the graveyard.}}<br/>'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>[[Cemetery]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Graveyard (Oracle of Seasons)|Graveyard]]<br/>[[Explorer's Crypt]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Yoll Graveyard]]<br/>[[Spirit's Grave]]<br/>[[Ancient Tomb]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Near the Fields]]<br/>'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Royal Valley]]<br/>[[Dark Hyrule Castle]]<br/>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Dark Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Dark Palace]]<br/>[[Treacherous Tower]]<br/>'''''The Wand of Gamelon'''''<br/>[[Sakado]]<br/>[[Gohiyan Ship]]
----'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br>[[Cemetery]]
| threat = 7
----'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br>[[Graveyard]]<br>[[Explorer's Crypt]]
| attack = '''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>{{H|1}} Contact<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact
----'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br>[[Yoll Graveyard]]<br>[[Spirit's Grave]]<br>[[Ancient Tomb]]
| weapon   = '''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>[[Sword]] - 8 hits<br/>[[Koholint Sword]] - 4 hits<br/>[[Boomerang]] - 1 hit<br/>[[Bomb]]s - 1 hit<br/>[[Bow]] - 2 hits<br/>[[Hookshot]] - 4 hits<br/>[[Magic Rod]] - 2 hits<br/>[[Pegasus Boots]] - 4 hits<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Sword]] - 5 hits<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Sword]] - 5 hits<br/>'''In General'''<br/>[[Sword]]
----'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br>[[Near the Fields]]
----'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br>[[Royal Valley]]
|weapon = [[Sword]]
}}
}}


The '''Ghini''' is a ghost-like enemy that makes appearances in multiple 2D [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]]. They are comparable to [[Poe]]s, due to the fact that they typically inhabit [[Graveyard]]s or other dark areas.
'''Ghini''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are comparable to [[Poe]]s, due to the fact that they typically inhabit [[Graveyard (Disambiguation)|graveyards]] or other dark areas.


==Appearances==
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
===The Legend of Zelda===
Ghini in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' are found exclusively in the [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|graveyard]].{{Ref|name=Loca}} There are two types of Ghini in this game,{{Ref|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet, pg. 30|There are two types [of Ghinis].}} one that appears on each screen of the Graveyard from the beginning{{Ref|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet, pg. 30|There are Ghinis who are there from the beginning of the game,...}} and one that appears if Link touches a gravestone.{{Ref|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet, pg. 30|...and those who appear when Link touches the gravestones.}} Furthermore, if Link defeats the original Ghini on the screen, all of the Ghini presently on the screen disappear. Ghini have the same attacking power as [[Armos]].{{Ref|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet, pg. 30|Ghinis have about the same attacking force as Armos.}}
 
Ghinis can be found in the Graveyard area at the west portion of the overworld Map in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. There is one primary Ghini located on each of the six screens where graves can be found. If [[Link]] touches any one of the gravestones, a Ghini will pop out. However, if Link defeats the original Ghini on the screen, all Ghini presently on the screen will also be defeated.
 
===Link's Awakening===


==''Link's Awakening''==
Ghini patrol the [[Cemetery]] area of [[Koholint Island]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. They are typically accompanied by [[Zombie]] creatures that come up from underground.
Ghini patrol the [[Cemetery]] area of [[Koholint Island]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''. They are typically accompanied by [[Zombie]] creatures that come up from underground.


====Giant Ghini====
===Giant Ghini===
 
A single over-sized Ghini can be found at the top-right of the four graveyard screens. It has virtually the same characteristics as a standard Ghini and even takes the same number of hits to defeat.
A single over-sized Ghini can be found at the top-right of the four graveyard screens. It has virtually the same characteristics as a standard Ghini and even takes the same number of hits to defeat.


===Oracle of Ages & Seasons===
==''Oracle of Seasons''==
Ghinis appear in the [[Graveyard]] and the [[Explorer's Crypt]] in [[Holodrum]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. In the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', they are found in the [[Yoll Graveyard]], the [[Spirit's Grave]], and the [[Ancient Tomb]] in [[Labrynna]].
Ghini appear in the [[Graveyard (Oracle of Seasons)|graveyard]] and the [[Explorer's Crypt]] in [[Holodrum]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. It takes one strike from the [[Rod of Seasons]] to defeat a Ghini.
 
In ''Oracle of Seasons'', one strike from the [[Rod of Seasons]] obliterates a Ghini.


In ''Oracle of Ages'', the [[Giant Ghini]] is the mini-boss of the first dungeon, the Spirit's Grave.
In ''Oracle of Ages'', the [[Giant Ghini]] is the mini-boss of the first dungeon, the Spirit's Grave.


===Four Swords Adventures===
==''Oracle of Ages''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Ghini are found in the [[Yoll Graveyard]], the [[Spirit's Grave]], and the [[Ancient Tomb]] in [[Labrynna]]. There is also a larger Ghini, called the [[Giant Ghini]], which is the [[Mini-Boss]] of the first [[dungeon]], the Spirit's Grave.


==''Four Swords Adventures''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Ghini appear as enemies in levels in the [[Near the Fields]] stage. They also appear during the boss battle with [[Jalhalla]]. There are both small varieties and larger ones.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Ghini appear as enemies in levels in the [[Near the Fields]] stage. They also appear during the boss battle with [[Jalhalla]]. There are both small varieties and larger ones.


===The Minish Cap===
==''The Minish Cap''==
The Ghini in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' reside in the area of [[Royal Valley]] and in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. They attack anyone who is near them. Similarly to [[Gibdo]]s and [[ReDead]]s, they attempt to grab Link and start sucking the life force away from him once a Ghini grabs him. In this game, they are much more animated, licking Link upon contact.


The Ghini's in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' reside in the area of [[Royal Valley]]. They attack anyone who is near them. They resemble to [[Gibdo]]s and [[ReDead]]s because once they're onto you, they will start sucking the life force away from you.  In this game, they are much more animated, licking Link upon contact.
There is one female Ghini named [[Gina]], who lives inside of a tombstone. She is a pink, friendly Ghini who will gladly fuse [[Kinstone]] piece's with you and she has plenty of them to fuse with Link.


There is one female Ghini named [[Gina]], who lives inside of a tombstone. She is a pink, friendly Ghini who will gladly fuse [[Kinstone]] piece's with you and she has plently of them to fuse with Link.
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' two different types of Ghini exist: Dark and Light. Ghini will appear in dark rooms, where they are able to attack without being seen. To defeat them, the room must be lit in some way or an item like the [[Fire Rod]] must be used. Even if the room is lit some Ghini will not turn white; these enemies are considered Dark Ghini.
==Gallery==
 
==''Tri Force Heroes''==
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<gallery>
==Non-Canon Appearances==
File:Ghini-LoZ-Art-2.png|Ghini Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
{{Non-Canon|section}}
File:Ghini-Artwork-LoZ-Kodokawa-Shoten-Guide.png|Ghini Artwork from '''Kadokawa Shoten Strategy Guide''' for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
===''The Faces of Evil''===
File:Ghini-LoZ-Sprite.png|Ghini Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
Ghini function in the same fashion as they do in ''The Wand of Gamelon''.
File:Poe-Sprite-1.png|Ghini Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:Ghini LA.png|Ghini Artwork from '''The Legend of Zelda 4 Koma Manga Kingdom''' Volume 2.
File:Ghini-Oracle-Sprite.png|Ghini Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.
File:Ghini_Four_Swords.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''.
File:Ghini_Four_Swords_Adventures.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''.
File:Ghni_Minish_Cap.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
File:Ghini_Minish_Cap_2.gif|Ghini licking Link in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.


===''The Wand of Gamelon''===
Ghini are ghost-like enemies that will appear from various portions of the screen as they try to fly towards Zelda. The beam blade works best if Zelda is at full power, but if not, it is best to avoid these ghost-like enemies at all cost. Unlike many other enemies, Ghini lack the intelligence to turn around. There are white and green variants of the Ghini, but they are identical to one another. If they must confronted head on, the best way to defeat them without taking damage is a well-timed jump and sword slash, hitting the Ghini in its head before it can make contact with Zelda.


==Gallery==
{{main|Gallery:Ghini}}
<gallery>
File:Ghini-LoZ-Art-2.png|Ghini Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Ghini-Artwork-LoZ-Kodokawa-Shoten-Guide.png|Ghini Artwork from ''Kadokawa Shoten Strategy Guide'' for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Ghini-LoZ-Sprite.png|Ghini Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Ghini LA.png|Ghini Artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda 4 Koma Manga Kingdom'' Volume 2
File:Ghini-Oracle-Sprite.png|Ghini Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Ghini_Four_Swords.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''
File:Ghini_Four_Swords_Adventures.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
File:Ghni_Minish_Cap.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Ghini_Minish_Cap_2.gif|Ghini licking Link in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Ghini-CDI.png|Ghini as it appears in ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Revision as of 18:48, April 1, 2022

Ghini

Games

Location

The Legend of Zelda
Graveyard[1]
Link's Awakening
Cemetery
Oracle of Seasons
Graveyard
Explorer's Crypt
Oracle of Ages
Yoll Graveyard
Spirit's Grave
Ancient Tomb
Four Swords Adventures
Near the Fields
The Minish Cap
Royal Valley
Dark Hyrule Castle
A Link Between Worlds
Dark Palace
Treacherous Tower
The Wand of Gamelon
Sakado
Gohiyan Ship

Threat

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Attacks

Link's Awakening
1 Heart.png Contact
Oracle of Seasons
1-2 Heart.png Contact
Oracle of Ages
1-2 Heart.png Contact

Effective
Weapons

Link's Awakening
Sword - 8 hits
Koholint Sword - 4 hits
Boomerang - 1 hit
Bombs - 1 hit
Bow - 2 hits
Hookshot - 4 hits
Magic Rod - 2 hits
Pegasus Boots - 4 hits
Oracle of Seasons
Sword - 5 hits
Oracle of Ages
Sword - 5 hits
In General
Sword

Ghini are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. They are comparable to Poes, due to the fact that they typically inhabit graveyards or other dark areas.

The Legend of Zelda

Ghini in The Legend of Zelda are found exclusively in the graveyard.[1] There are two types of Ghini in this game,[2] one that appears on each screen of the Graveyard from the beginning[3] and one that appears if Link touches a gravestone.[4] Furthermore, if Link defeats the original Ghini on the screen, all of the Ghini presently on the screen disappear. Ghini have the same attacking power as Armos.[5]

Link's Awakening

Ghini patrol the Cemetery area of Koholint Island in Link's Awakening. They are typically accompanied by Zombie creatures that come up from underground.

Giant Ghini

A single over-sized Ghini can be found at the top-right of the four graveyard screens. It has virtually the same characteristics as a standard Ghini and even takes the same number of hits to defeat.

Oracle of Seasons

Ghini appear in the graveyard and the Explorer's Crypt in Holodrum in Oracle of Seasons. It takes one strike from the Rod of Seasons to defeat a Ghini.

In Oracle of Ages, the Giant Ghini is the mini-boss of the first dungeon, the Spirit's Grave.

Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Ages, Ghini are found in the Yoll Graveyard, the Spirit's Grave, and the Ancient Tomb in Labrynna. There is also a larger Ghini, called the Giant Ghini, which is the Mini-Boss of the first dungeon, the Spirit's Grave.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Ghini appear as enemies in levels in the Near the Fields stage. They also appear during the boss battle with Jalhalla. There are both small varieties and larger ones.

The Minish Cap

The Ghini in The Minish Cap reside in the area of Royal Valley and in Dark Hyrule Castle. They attack anyone who is near them. Similarly to Gibdos and ReDeads, they attempt to grab Link and start sucking the life force away from him once a Ghini grabs him. In this game, they are much more animated, licking Link upon contact.

There is one female Ghini named Gina, who lives inside of a tombstone. She is a pink, friendly Ghini who will gladly fuse Kinstone piece's with you and she has plenty of them to fuse with Link.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds two different types of Ghini exist: Dark and Light. Ghini will appear in dark rooms, where they are able to attack without being seen. To defeat them, the room must be lit in some way or an item like the Fire Rod must be used. Even if the room is lit some Ghini will not turn white; these enemies are considered Dark Ghini.

Tri Force Heroes

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Non-Canon Appearances

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The Faces of Evil

Ghini function in the same fashion as they do in The Wand of Gamelon.

The Wand of Gamelon

Ghini are ghost-like enemies that will appear from various portions of the screen as they try to fly towards Zelda. The beam blade works best if Zelda is at full power, but if not, it is best to avoid these ghost-like enemies at all cost. Unlike many other enemies, Ghini lack the intelligence to turn around. There are white and green variants of the Ghini, but they are identical to one another. If they must confronted head on, the best way to defeat them without taking damage is a well-timed jump and sword slash, hitting the Ghini in its head before it can make contact with Zelda.

Gallery

Main article: Gallery:Ghini

References

  1. 1.1 1.2 "Ghini
    The ghost who lives in the graveyard.
    ", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 30
  2. "There are two types [of Ghinis].", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 30
  3. "There are Ghinis who are there from the beginning of the game,...", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 30
  4. "...and those who appear when Link touches the gravestones.", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 30
  5. "Ghinis have about the same attacking force as Armos.", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 30