Goriya

Enemy that uses a boomerang

Enemy character that attacks using a boomerang. There are two types: red and blue, and the boomerang can be deflected with a shield.

Trivia

  • Goriya's boomerang is one of the few ranged attack enemies that can be deflected with a shield.
  • Red Goriyas often carry bombs, but blue ones rarely do.
  • Giving bait to a path-blocking Goriya will make it let you pass.
  • The blue variant has higher durability and attack power.
  • Obtaining the Magical Boomerang changes the color of the enemy's boomerang but not its performance.

Alternate names

Goriya ゴーリヤ

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Species
Unknown (Enemy Character)

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small enemy character that attacks by throwing a boomerang. Red variants often carry bombs, while blue variants have higher durability.
Distinguishing features
  • Holds a boomerang
  • Red and blue color variants
Iconic items
  • Boomerang
  • Attack that can be deflected by a shield

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
Attacks using a boomerang, but some individuals blocking the path will let you pass if given bait, showing unique behavior despite being enemies.
Keywords
  • Aggressive
  • Blocks the path
  • Ranged attack
  • Enemy character
Talents
  • Boomerang throwing
  • Restricts the enemy's movements
Skills
  • Ranged attack
  • Boomerang's unavoidable attack
Motivation
To hinder and defeat Link
Habits
Sometimes blocks the path while grumbling
Favorite foods
Bait (Sometimes lets Link pass if given)

History

Backstory
Enemy character appearing in The Legend of Zelda (original). Featured for attacking from range with a boomerang. Red and blue variants exist, with blue having higher durability.
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 The Legend of Zelda. Characteristic as an enemy whose boomerang can be blocked with a shield.

Relationship with Magical Boomerang

Significant event
Relationship with Magical Boomerang
Description
When Link picks up the Magical Boomerang, the color of the boomerang thrown by Goriya changes as well, but the range remains the same.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda (original)

Game / Supporting

February 21, 1986, Famicom Disk System

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Character designer

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