Tektite

Bouncing Spider-Shaped Enemy

An enemy character with a spider-like appearance that moves by jumping. A representative monster that appears in the first game of the 'The Legend of Zelda' series.

Trivia

  • Tektite is a rare exception among enemies where the durability of red and blue types is almost the same.
  • Blue Tektites often drop the relatively expensive 5 rupees when defeated.
  • Among enemies, its simple yet characteristic jumping movement makes it a standout presence recognized by players.
  • In 'The Legend of Zelda,' it became a staple overworld enemy but does not appear inside dungeons.

Alternate names

Tektite Spider Monster Jumping Spider

Tags

The Legend of Zelda Enemy Character Spider Type Action Game Hyrule Jumping Red and Blue Types

Profile

Species
Monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
Spider-like appearance, jumps around on the ground. There are red and blue variants, with blue dropping more rupees.
Distinguishing features
  • Spider Type
  • Jumps
  • Multiple Legs
Iconic items
  • None

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Enemy
Detailed personality
Low intelligence, simply lunges at the player. Not highly powerful in attacks, but its unique movements easily draw the player's attention. Red types often jump continuously, while blue types are not particularly hard to defeat but drop more rupees.
Keywords
  • Enemy
  • Jumping
  • Spider Type
  • Red Type
  • Blue Type
  • Hyrule
Talents
  • Jumping
  • Close-range Attack
Skills
  • Sudden Approach to Player
Motivation
Attack the player (Link) and hinder progress

History

Backstory
A jumping enemy monster inhabiting Hyrule's overworld maps and parts of dungeons. It bounces around to obstruct the player's progress, appearing as an approaching enemy. Blue and red variations exist, with nearly identical durability but differences in behavior patterns and rewards.
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 series' first game 'The Legend of Zelda' (1986).

Ongoing Appearances in the Series

Significant event
Ongoing Appearances in the Series
Description
Serves as the prototype for similar spider-type jumping enemies in subsequent works, with various reprints and arrangements.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

1986 Famicom Disk System

Various Works in The Legend of Zelda Series

Game / Supporting

Appears in multiple works across the series (with variations)

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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