Spume

		Cowardly by nature, it sits with its eyes just above the surface in order to detect any danger and flee if necessary.

Spumes are a common enemy that appear in Skyward Sword. They shoot projectiles at Link that, unlike those of Octoroks, cannot be reflected with a shied. Because Spumes appear in pools of lava or quicksand, they cannot be defeated with sword attacks. The only way to defeat them is to use projectiles or your own, such as Arrows, Bombs, or a Skyward Strike.

Variations

Magma Spume

Magma Spumes can be found swimming in pools of lava. They will hop up from the lava to spit out fireballs toward Link that will destroy a Wooden Shield. Link can use his sword or shield to hit the fireballs, causing them to dissipate. Since Spumes are found in lava, Link cannot use his sword to defeat them. Instead he will have to rely on bombs and projectile weapons such as the bow and arrow. Link can also roll over them while on the ball he uses to traverse the Earth Temple.

Cursed Spume

The Cursed Spume is extremely similar to the Magma Spume, but instead spits curses. If the curse hits Link, he is unable to use his sword or items for a limited time, similar to the effects of Bubbles in many games. Like all other variants, Link must use a projectile or a bomb to kill these.

These appear only after Link has completed the first three dungeons.

Electro Spume

The Electro Spume is the same as the other two Spume other than spitting electric balls at Link, which will destroy metal Shields. Link must use a projectile or a bomb to defeat these.

These appear in Lanayru Desert, and other areas with quicksand.