Gibdo

Gibdo are one of the common enemies in The Legend of Zelda series, as they have appeared in nearly every Zelda game to date. They are mummy-type enemies.

Appearances

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, Gibdo appear in the Skull Woods dungeon. They are easily defeated using the Fire Rod.

Ocarina of Time

		"Gibdo... Its gaze will paralyze you. If it bites you, tap any button to escape!" - Navi

If you get caught in their line of sight, they'll paralyze you for a few seconds, giving them a chance to get close and potentially jump on top of you, biting on you. To avoid that, try to sneak up behind them or use Deku Nuts or the Sun's Song to stun them, then simply attack them from behind.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Gibdos appear in Ikana Canyon surrounding the music box house and Beneath the Well. They use a horrifying glare to paralyze Link and then grab him, dealing heavy damage. When hit by a Fire Arrow they become ReDeads.

The Minish Cap

In The Minish Cap, gibdos appear in the Royal Crypt and in the Palace of Winds. They attack by running up to Link and crushing him. If Link uses the Lantern to burn their rags off, they turn into a Blue Stalfos.

Gallery

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  Gibdo Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Gibdo Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Gibdo Artwork from A Link to the Past

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  Gibdo Sprite from Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages

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  Gibdo model from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

References

1. "The Mummy Man. He's got some strange powers, and some pretty powerful attacking force." — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, NES Version, page 37).
2. "Run circles around these slow-moving supernatural mummies." — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, GBA Release Version, page 28).
3. "This bandage swathed menace is indeed powerful. It can withstand repeated blows from the sword without even slowing down. However, it is rumored that it cannot stand fire..." — (A Link to the Past - US Instruction Manual, page 44).
4. "Gibdos are lost souls from forgotten ages who hate the living. Resembling mummies, these undead creatures will stalk any living creature for the purposes of dining on nourishing blood." — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).