Wizzrobe

Wizard

A powerful wizard enemy that continuously fires magic from its staff. There are variations in movement and attack patterns, with the blue version launching continuous attacks.

Trivia

  • Wizzrobe has red and blue color variants, with the blue one having superior performance.
  • Magic beams can be defended against with Link's Magical Shield.
  • The blue Wizzrobe has the characteristic of passing through blocks and waterways.
  • The name is presumed to be a pun on 'wizard' (wizard).
  • One of the early formidable enemies in 'The Legend of Zelda,' supporting the game's high difficulty.

Alternate names

Wizzrobe Wizzrobe (Red) Wizzrobe (Blue)

Tags

Wizard Enemy Character The Legend of Zelda Action Adventure Famicom Disk System Boss Enemy Blue Wizzrobe Red Wizzrobe

Profile

Species
Wizard

Appearance

Overall appearance
A wizard clad in a robe, holding a staff. The entire body is covered by the robe, and the face is not visible.
Distinguishing features
  • Robe appearance
  • Holds a staff
  • Face not visible
Iconic items
  • Magic Staff

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
As an enemy, it performs continuous magic attacks against the player and possesses high attack power. It moves nimbly, and types that can pass through obstacles also exist.
Keywords
  • Formidable Enemy
  • Wizard
  • Continuous Attacks
  • Agile
  • Hard to Avoid
  • Enemy Character
Talents
  • Magic Attacks
  • Teleportation
  • Passing Through Obstacles
Skills
  • Continuous Magic Beams
  • Random Appearance
  • Attack Pattern Changes
Motivation
To thwart Player Link's challenge and guard the dungeon.

History

Backstory
A dangerous wizard enemy that appears in Hyrule's dungeons. It attacks Link with magic fired from its staff, and red and blue variations exist. The blue one is more powerful and performs continuous attacks.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
A wizard-type enemy character that appeared in the Famicom Disk System version of 'The Legend of Zelda'.

Appearance of Blue Wizzrobe

Significant event
Appearance of Blue Wizzrobe
Description
A more powerful blue Wizzrobe type appeared, possessing continuous magic attacks and the ability to pass through obstacles.

Series Expansion

Significant event
Series Expansion
Description
Appears as a wizard enemy character in multiple titles of the 'The Legend of Zelda' series.

Relationships

Link

Rival

Confronts Link and stands as a formidable enemy in the dungeon battle.

Monster Army

Monster Army: unknown

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

First appearance in the 1986 Famicom Disk System version

The Legend of Zelda series

Game / Supporting

Appears as an enemy character in multiple series titles

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo Information Development Division

Creator name
Nintendo Information Development Division
Role
Original author

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Character designer

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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