Bari are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][3][note 1]
Characteristics
If attacked, some variants of Bari may split into smaller versions of themselves Biri, similarly to Zol and Gel.
Mainline appearances
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Bari exist in two forms: Blue Bari and Red Bari. Red Bari are stronger and split into two smaller Red Biri when damaged. They periodically pulse with Electricity and are immune to Sword attacks during this time.
In A Link to the Past & Four Swords, a green variation appears surrounding an orange Arrghus in the Palace of the Four Sword. They are stronger than the red and blue Bari, but like the blue ones, they do not split into Biri when defeated.
Ocarina of Time
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In Ocarina of Time, Bari can be found Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, and in the Gerudo Training Ground in Master Quest, and will electrocute Link on contact. They hide above and drop down on him. The most efficient way of defeating a Bari is by using projectiles, such as the Boomerang, though Deku Nuts can stun them so they can be attacked with the Sword. Once defeated, it will split into a trio of Biri, which can also be defeated with the Boomerang.
Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, Bari can be found inside the Mermaid's Cave and in Jabu-Jabu's Belly, though only ever in water areas. When defeated, they split into two Biri.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Bari appear in the Lakebed Temple. They are found exclusively within bodies of Water. When Link approaches one, they generate an Electric field around them that acts as a shield, which lasts for a short period. When gone, Link can Clawshot the Bari to rip their nucleus right out of their bodies, defeating them instantly.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, there are four kinds of Bari: Blue Bari, Red Bari, White Bari, and Yellow Bari. Red and Yellow Bari divide into two Biri when defeated, whereas blue and White Bari do not. Yellow and White Bari can be found in the Swamp Palace.
Spinoff appearances
Ancient Stone Tablets
Crossover appearances
Cadence of Hyrule
Nomenclature
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | バリ(青) (Bari (Ao)) (ALttP)[5] バリ (Bari) (ALttP | OoT)[6][7] バリ(赤) (Bari (Aka)) (ALttP)[8] バリ (Bari) (ALttP | OoT)[9][10] | Bari (Blue) Bari (Red) Same as English. |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery
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A Red Bari from A Link to the Past -
Bari surrounding an orange Arrghus from A Link to the Past -
A Red Bari from A Link Between Worlds -
A White Bari from A Link Between Worlds -
A Yellow Bari from A Link Between Worlds -
A Bari shocking Link in Twilight Princess HD -
Link swimming by two Bari in the Lakebed Temple in Twilight Princess HD
See also
Notes
- ↑ Bari were referred to as Jellyfish in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages — Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames.[4] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 164
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 165 (ALttP | ALBW)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 164 (OoT | OoT3D | OoA | TP | TPHD)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages — Official Strategy Guide (Pocket Guide), BradyGames, pg. 63
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 130
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 25
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 145
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 130
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 25
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 145
