Character Sheet: Poe

POE

Now we begin probably our largest run of character sheets yet, sure to only be topped by Pokemon when we get there. At our standard rate, it'll take about ten weeks, but well worth the time and effort with lots of beloved and memorable characters being covered here. Let's begin:

1.       Young Link

2.       Toon Link

3.       Wild Link

4.       Wolf Link

5.       Hero’s Shade

6.       Tetra

7.       Sheik

8.       Impa

9.       Midna

10.   Fi

11.   Saria

12.   Darunia

13.   Daruk

14.   Ruto

15.   Mipha

16.   Nabooru

17.   Urbosa

18.   Medli

19.   Revali

20.   Makar

21.   Malon

22.   Happy Mask Salesman

23.   Beedle

24.   Ilia

25.   Yeto/Yeta

26.   Groose

27.   Mogma

28.   Ancient Robot

29.   Monkey

30.   King Daphnes

31.   King Rhoam

32.   Great Fairy

33.   Ganondorf

34.   Toon Ganondorf

35.   Beast Ganon

36.   Calamity Ganon

37.   Skull Kid

38.   Majora

39.   Zant

40.   Ghirahim

41.   Demise

42.   Twinrova

43.   Bokoblin

44.   Octorok

45.   Lizalfos

46.   Darknut

47.   Bulblin

48.   King Bulblin

49.   Wizzrobe

50.   Poe

51.   Deku Scrub

52.   Deku Baba

53.   Chuchu

54.   Armos

55.   Garo

56.   Yiga Footsoldier

57.   Lynel

58.   Hinox

59.   Gohma

60.   Dodongo

61.   Gekko

62.   Master Kohga

63.   Ancient Guardian

We've had our barbarians, our spellcasters, our swordsmen, and so many others, but what series is ever really complete without their spooky ghost enemy type? For the Legend of Zelda series, that ghost is the Poe, aptly named after a certain renowned horror author, Poes first appeared in Link to the Past but did not truly become a major player until Ocarina of Time, where they were known to haunt graveyards, were the main focus of a major sidequest, and four of them haunted the Forest Temple.

Across Ocarina and all of their subsequent appearances, Poes were known to disappear, carry lanterns with which they could throw flames or spin. They could haunt paintings and puzzle blocks, create illusions and curse their enemies. In Wind Waker, a whole bunch of them could combine into the boss Jalhalla, and in Twilight Princess, they wielded a scythe and could create blue fire.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Ghostly Flame

They will swing out with their lantern and toss a ball of fire that will burn an opponent, or linger for a second on the stage as a hazard.

Side B: Lantern Spin

The scythe is also an option, but that one works well for their standard moves. This will be based more on Ocarina with them spinning forward, their lantern acting as a bludgeoning weapon.

Up B: Vanish

The Poe will spin upwards and disappear, reappearing higher up in the air.

Down B: Painting Illusion

Three paintings will appear on the stage a short distance from each other. The Poe will then vanish into it. Players can attack the paintings but only one of them will hold the actual Poe.

Final Smash: Jalhalla

The Poe will summon in a bunch of its friends, and they will combine into Jalhalla, bouncing around the stage and spewing flames.

Entrance: They will spin into existence just like in Ocarina.

Taunts: Up, the Poe will hold its lantern up and look around. Side, it will swing around its scythe for a moment. Down, it will conduct a short symphony for a second, just like in Majora's Mask.

Thanks for reading! The Deku Scrubs, including the young scrub Link could become.