Rollobite

Rollobites are enemies in The Minish Cap.^[1]

Characteristics

Rollobite (Figurine from The Minish Cap)
Rollobite	(North America): Appears in dungeons. His hard shell protects him from swords, but once he rolls into a ball, you can use the Gust Jar to draw him in. (Europe): Appears in various areas. His hard shell protects him from swords, but once he rolls into a ball, you can use the Gust Jar to draw him in.

Rollobites resemble pill bugs. When attacked, they will roll into balls and can be picked up and thrown into holes in order to reach Switches and Chests. Link can also draw them in and fire them with the Gust Jar. They appear in various Caves across Hyrule, as well as the Cave of Flames.

Nomenclature

Rollobite's English name may be a portmanteau of roll and lobite, indicating its different body sections. Rollobite's Japanese name may be derived from the Japanese words, 球 (Kyuu), and 魔 (Ma), literally meaning "demon ball".

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
	Japanese	キューム (Kyūma)
	French^EU	Voum
	German	Rolassel
	Italian	Kyum
	Spanish^EU	Kyum

References

↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 200

[1] Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 200

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