Peahat

Flying flower monster

A flower monster that usually flies around the sky and can only be defeated when stationary.

Trivia

  • Peahat is invincible while moving but attackable only during the moment it stops.
  • The name is said to be a portmanteau of 'pea' and 'hat'.
  • One of the typical flying-type monsters among enemy characters.
  • A traditional character continuing from the early works of 'The Legend of Zelda'.
  • Requires technique to target the momentary pause when defeating it.

Alternate names

Peahat Peahat Monster

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Species
Flower monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
A flower-shaped monster that usually moves by hovering in mid-air. Characterized by large petals.
Distinguishing features
  • Large petals
  • Flight
  • Fast hovering movement
Iconic items
  • None

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
Possesses a nature that repels enemies, such as generating strong gusts of wind when approached.
Keywords
  • Hostile
  • Flight
  • Aggressive
  • Defensive
  • Flower-like appearance
Talents
  • Aerial hovering
  • High-speed rotation
  • Wind generation ability
Skills
  • Flight
  • Attack evasion
Motivation
Protecting its territory
Habits
Has a habit of always circling in the sky when moving. Weak point exposed only when stopped.

History

Backstory
A type of flying flower monster inhabiting Hyrule's fields. Usually flies around the sky, spins to attack when enemies approach, and cannot be damaged except when stopped.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appeared in the 1986 Famicom Disk System software 'The Legend of Zelda'.

Attack pattern

Significant event
Attack pattern
Description
Cannot be defeated except when stopped, confounding players with wind pressure attacks and high-speed flight.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

Debuted in 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

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