Gel

Fast enemy split from Zol

A fast enemy split from Zol, a monster that appears in the Famicom version of The Legend of Zelda and can be defeated with a boomerang.

Trivia

  • Gel is the form Zol takes when attacked and split, with only 1 durability but fast movement.
  • Incorporated into player tactics as an enemy that can definitely be defeated with a boomerang.
  • Gel drops no items at all.
  • Normal attacks work, but defeating Zol without splitting it often yields rupees.
  • Initial planning documents included names derived from Journey to the West.

Alternate names

Gel

Tags

The Legend of Zelda enemy character Gel Zol Famicom action adventure game monster Boomerang

Profile

Species
Jelly-like monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
Jelly-like blue enemy character. Possesses the trait of moving around quickly.
Distinguishing features
  • Jelly-like body
  • Blue
  • High-speed movement
Iconic items
  • None

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fast
Detailed personality
Born from the splitting of Zol, most move quickly and possess the trait of being defeatable by boomerang in addition to simple attacks.
Keywords
  • Fast
  • Splitting
  • Weak
  • Enemy
  • Small
Talents
  • High-speed movement
Skills
  • Moves quickly as a split body of Zol
  • Can be defeated with a boomerang

History

Backstory
Gel is a type of enemy monster appearing in the Famicom version of The Legend of Zelda. It is the split body created when the jelly-like enemy Zol receives an attack and splits into two. It has low individual durability but is characterized by fast movement.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared in the 1986 Famicom version of The Legend of Zelda. Added strategy to gameplay as a high-speed enemy monster born from Zol splitting.

In-game characteristics

Significant event
In-game characteristics
Description
Low durability and defeatable by boomerang, but its fast movement puts pressure on the player.

Relationships

Zol

The original monster. When Zol is attacked, it splits into 2 Gels.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda (1986 Famicom version)

Game / Supporting

Released February 21, 1986

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Character designer

Keiji Terui

Creator name
Keiji Terui
Role
Writer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

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