Peahat

Peahat 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 resembles a flower-like creature that can fly using it leaves.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Peahat can be found throughout the overworld. These pesky enemies will spin around and move rapidly around the screen. While spinning Peahats cannot be harmed and should be avoided if possible. After spinning for a short while, a Peahat will come to a stop, in which it is vulnerable to sword attacks from Link.

Ocarina of Time

		"Peahat... Its weak point is its roots!" - Navi

Peahats in Ocarina of Time are stationary around Hyrule Field. When Link approaches one, it will wake up, and fly towards you, showing its roots. Said roots are their weak points. Link can either slash with the Kokiri Sword or simply shoot it with the Slingshot. If Link wanders Hyrule Field at night, the Peahats will not wake up; however, if you slash at one, it will send out Peahat Larva, which can be destroyed just by holding out his shield. A smaller version of Peahat called Peahat Larva also can be found in this game.

The Minish Cap

There are two different varieties of Peahat found within The Minish Cap. The red ones are first encountered in the Eastern Hills and they share similar attributes to previous incarnations of the enemy. Link will need to use the Gust Jar to stun the enemy, at which point two sword slashes will defeat a peahat.

Peahat	Description
	Appears on Mount Crenel, etc. These strange beasts hover on propellers-like leaves. You can pull them out of the sky with your Gust Jar.

Skyward Sword

Peahats can be found within the Lanayru Desert and they seem to have similar characters as their Twilight Princes incarnations. Link can use the Double Clawshot to grab onto them and hang down.

Gallery

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  Peahat Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Peahat Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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

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  Peahat Sprite from The Minish Cap

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  Peahat Figurine from The Minish Cap

References

1. "Has little attacking power. This is the ghost of a flower that bounces and flutters around the place . Link can eliminate it only when it's standing still." — (The Legend of Zelda manual, US NES Version, page 29).
2. "These jittery creatures fly and swoop down on you from above. They can only be defeated while they are sitting still." — (The Legend of Zelda manual, US GBA Release Version, page 24).
3. "Peahats are large carnivorous plants who attack their prey with razor-sharp whirling blades." — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).