Pesto

Pestos (ブーン, Boon) are fly-like enemies that have appeared in The Adventure of Link and The Minish Cap.

Appearances

The Adventure of Link

Pestos are called Boons in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Pestos are enemies that fly very fast around the screen. They can be found in swamps and fields of Eastern Hyrule. Pestos can be dangerous because their flying pattern are very hard to predict. They also can drop stones on their enemies below as they fly. Upward Thrusts are the best way to kill them. Link gains 50 experience points for defeating this enemy.

The Minish Cap

Pestos are flying creatures that Link encounters while in Minish size. Pestos come in two varieties; red and blue. The red ones will fly around the room and their only means of attack is to simply fly into Link. The blue ones will be carrying various items along with them that they will drop on top of Link. Two swords slashes will defeat these enemies.

Pesto	Description
	Appears in Minish roads, dungeons, etc. There are red and blue ones. The blue ones are stronger and throw things down on your head.

Trivia

• Pesto is known by their Japanese name Boon, in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Gallery

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  Pesto Official Artwork from The Adventure of Link

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  Pesto Artwork from Futabasha Guide for The Adventure of Link

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  Pesto Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Pesto Figurine from The Minish Cap

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  Pesto Sprite from The Minish Cap

References

1. "The giant fly persistently drops stones." — (Nintendo Power Magazines - Issue 004, page 22).