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==Appearances==

===The Legend of Zelda===

Keese are featured in every dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. In fact, some dungeons have rooms with nothing in them besides large numbers of Keese. When a [[Vire]] is signifantly damaged, it will split into two Keese.

===Link's Awakening===

As usual, Keese in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' only appear in caves and dungeons. They can be encountered as early as [[Tail Cave]] and behave in almost the exact same way as previous incarnations.

[[File:Mm and oot keese.png|100px|thumb|left|An example of a Keese from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.]]

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Keese are found mostly in dungeons. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', they can be killed with a variety of weapons, but the two most often recommended are the [[Fairy Bow]] (as it can kill multiple Keese if they are lined up correctly) or the [[Hookshot]] (in case one is running low on arrows, etc). There are three different varieties of Keese: Normal, Fire, and Ice.

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'''s Keese are almost exactly the same as the ones in ''Ocarina of Time''. Following the trend, both Fire Keese and Ice Keese appear. They can be found in [[Ikana Well]], [[Stone Tower]], and the [[Stone Tower Temple]]. If Link wears the [[Stone Mask]], he is invisible to Keese, making it handy for avoiding large groups of them. In addition, ''Majora's Mask'' features [[Bad Bat]]s – large bat creatures sinilar to Keese that can be found pretty much everywhere and deal a bit more damage than their smaller counterparts.

The Keese in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' are similar to the ones found in ''Link's Awakening''. This is due to the fact that Flagship used certain data from ''Link's Awakening'' when programming these games. They do, however, move more erratically than those found in ''Link's Awakening''. Fire Keese also appear in both Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. [[Big Keese]] sometimes accompany the Blue [[Stalfos]] located in the [[Ancient Tomb]].

===The Wind Waker===

[[File:WW Keese.png|100px|thumb|right|Fire and Normal Keese from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' there are three variations of Keese. Normal Keese and Fire or Ice Keese. Normal Keese are just another enemy and can be killed with most any weapon. Fire and Ice Keese, however, are dangerous to touch and could possibly freeze or set Link on fire, respectively.

===The Minish Cap===

Like in every other Zelda game, Keese are really simple to defeat but can be quite annoying. The best method is to keep away and hit them with the [[Boomerang]]. From close range, a simple sword strike will eliminate them as well.

===Twilight Princess===

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Keese are mostly found in dark places – caves, dungeons, or generally any place where the [[Lantern]] is needed, and the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Just like their role in other Zelda titles, Keese are more annoying than any actual danger (the exception being large groups of them, of course). If Link uses the [[Hidden Skills|Hidden Skill]] 'Shield Attack', a Keese will fall to the ground and be vulnerable.

====Fire Keese====

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[[Fire Keese]] are usually found in fire type areas, such as the [[Goron Mines]]. They are also in the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. If a Fire Keese touches [[Link]] while he is wearing the [[Ordon Shield]] or the [[Wooden Shield]], it will burn up; however, they will have no effect on the [[Hylian Shield]].

====Ice Keese====

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[[Ice Keese]] are found in [[Snowpeak]], the [[Snowpeak Ruins]] or the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. They are easily one of the most annoying enemies in the game because they freeze you upn contact. They can be pretty difficult if in large groups. If they are, it is a bit easier handling them with Wolf Link, because he is so much faster. Link can stun them with the [[Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], making them significantly easier to defeat.

====Shadow Keese====

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Shadow Keese are found in the [[Twilight]], naturally, and they act the exact same as normal Keese, only their appearance has changed.

===Phantom Hourglass===

Keese appear as a relatively simple enemy in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They are found in almost every cave, and are easily defeated with a hit from any weapon. Their design is similar to the Keese in ''The Wind Waker''.

===Spirit Tracks===

Keese return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', functioning the same way as in ''Phantom Hourglass''. Fire and Ice Keese appear as well. If Link uses the [[Whirlwind]] on a fire or ice Keese, they will lose their ice or flame. Most fire or ice Keese are near a source of whatever element they are, and if they fly back into that element they will gain their coat again.

====Fire Keese====

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[[File:Fire keese ss.png|100px|thumb|left|A Fire Keese from Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.]]

Fire Keese can be found around [[Eldin Volcano]]. They can still be defeated with the sword, but if they touch Link he will catch on fire.

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====Thunder Keese====

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This new variation of Keese, named [[Thunder Keese]], resides in the [[Lanayru Mining Facility]]. They are yellow in appearance, and, like many enemies there, surround themselves with electricity when attacking. Wait until the sparking stops to strike.

==References==

# http://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past_(SNES)#Dark_World_Bat

# "Keese prefer to peacefully hang from the ceiling in dark places, but they can quickly sneak up on anyone who doesnÕt keep a sharp ear out for the chilling sound of their flapping wings. They move constantly, which makes them very difficult to defeat." — ([http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/k.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]).