Deer

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Deer are recurring Animals in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed] Deer go unnamed in A Link Between Worlds.

Characteristics

A Link Between Worlds

Deer grazing in a field from A Link Between Worlds

Deer exist in Hyrule, sometimes grazing in grassy fields.

Breath of the Wild

Main articles: Mountain Buck, Mountain Deer, Mountain Doe and Tabantha Moose

Deer are brown ruminants with cloven hooves found in the forested regions of Hyrule. They are most immediately recognized for the branching antlers that appear on males of the species, though some also grow them regardless of gender.[3][4] Though they will use their antlers in self-defense, Deer are more likely to run away from danger as they are notoriously skittish and timid.

Two different types of Deer appear in Breath of the Wild. The most populous individuals are the Mountain Deer, made up of the Mountain Bucks and Mountain Doe that can be found roaming in wooded areas and grassy plains throughout Hyrule, such as Hyrule Field and the Lanayru Great Spring. The second and largest kind of Deer in Hyrule is the Tabantha Moose found in the cold Regions of Hebra and Gerudo.[4] It is a hardy animal that cannot be ridden, but serves as a source of rare meats.[4]

Deer can be hunted using Weapons and drop Raw Meat when killed. Due to overpopulation of the Retsam Forest, Dantz has begun to task travelers with the Deer Hunting Mini-Game.[1] Using Stealth, Link can mount and ride Mountain Bucks and Mountain Does like he would a Horse.[3] When mounted, the Deer will try to buck Link off until it is soothed, at which point it will allow him to ride it. Unlike Horses, Link is unable to spur the Deer while riding to get a speed boost, and they cannot be registered at Stables.[5] When Link dismounts from the Deer, it will flee. Riding a Deer in this way is necessary for the completion of "The Crowned Beast" Shrine Quest to gain access to Mezza Lo Shrine.

Tears of the Kingdom

Main articles: Mountain Buck, Mountain Deer, Mountain Doe and Tabantha Moose
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Other Appearances

The Crystal Trap

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Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)

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In the Oracle of Ages manga by Akira Himekawa, Deer first appear after Link and Impa enter the forest Nayru is hiding in. Alongside the other animals, they aggressively confront the two, demanding they go back.[6] Since he was able to speak with animals in Holodrum,[7] Link tells the forest dwellers they mean no harm and that Princess Zelda sent them to find Nayru.[8] The Deer and animals are surprised Link can speak to them, realizing he is a Hylian of the old blood.[9] Meanwhile, Nayru stops strumming the Harp of Ages in her glade. A doe stands nearby and asks Nayru with the smaller animals around her to continue singing.[10] The doe watches as Link and Impa converse with the oracle. When Impa is revealed to be possessed by Veran,[11] the doe leads a charge against the Sheikah to protect Nayru. However, once the doe and other animals make contact with Impa, Veran leaves her host and possesses Nayru instead.[12] Veran enters Labrynna's past using Nayru, leaving the Harp of Ages behind.[13] The doe spectates as Link and Ralph fight over the Harp before Link accidentally strums it and is transported to the past.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
Deer[14]
JapanJapan
Japanese
シカ (Shika)[15]
The People's Republic of ChinaThe People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
鹿[16]
The Republic of ChinaThe Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTRTraditional
鹿[17]
The Kingdom of the NetherlandsThe Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Hert[18]
CanadaCanada
FrenchCACanadian
Biche[19]
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Biche[20]
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Hirsch[21]
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
Cervo[22]
The Republic of KoreaThe Republic of Korea
Korean
사슴[23]
The Federative Republic of BrazilThe Federative Republic of Brazil
PortugueseBRBrazilian
Cervo[24]
The Russian FederationThe Russian Federation
Russian
Оле́нь[25]
Latin AmericaLatin America
SpanishLALatin American
Ciervo[26]
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Ciervo[27]
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • The Mountain Buck as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

    The Mountain Buck as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

  • The Mountain Doe as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

    The Mountain Doe as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

  • The Tabantha Moose as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

    The Tabantha Moose as it appears in the Hyrule Compendium from Breath of the Wild

  • Concept artwork of a Mountain Buck from Breath of the Wild

    Concept artwork of a Mountain Buck from Breath of the Wild

  • Link riding a Mountain Buck from Breath of the Wild

    Link riding a Mountain Buck from Breath of the Wild

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 So what I need is for you to hunt some deer out in Retsam Forest. They're overpopulated these days, and it's destroying the forest. — Dantz (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ Wh...WHAT?! Th-that beautiful beast... Is that a mountain deer?! What a treat. Thank you! The last time I tried to ride one of these, it tossed me off quicker than you can say, "Stop, that's a wild animal!" But what an adorable beastie. That cute nose... Those sweet eyes... Oh dear. I nearly lost myself. Please, take this. — Toffa (Tears of the Kingdom)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 These male deer are usually found deep in the forest. They're well known for their huge, branching antlers, which they'll swing in self- defense if threatened. Deer are cautious by nature so it can be tricky getting close, but if you can capture one, you may be able to take it for a ride. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The largest breed of deer in Hyrule, this mammal's origin was traced back to the Tabantha region. It's easily distinguished by its immense antlers, which these moose shed and regrow yearly. Their meat is tender and high quality, so it works well in a stew. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ Looks like you've caught yourself a new steed! Do you want to register it? Not a problem. Let me just— Oh, for the love of Hylia... That's not a horse! We only board horses here, stranger. No exceptions. — Tasseren (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ Go back. Go back. Go back. (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 22)
  7. ↑ In Holodrum I could speak with animals... Maybe I still can. (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 22)
  8. ↑ We mean no harm. Princess Zelda sent us here to find Nayru. (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 23)
  9. ↑ He can speak to us. His ears are pointed. He's a Hylian. A Hylian of the old blood! (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 23)
  10. ↑ What's wrong, Nayru? Sing some more. Please? (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 24)
  11. ↑ I'm not Impa! My name is Veran!! (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 27)
  12. ↑ You possessed Impa then jumped to Nayru?! (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 29)
  13. ↑ All that's left...Is this Harp. (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 41)
  14. ↑ These male deer are usually found deep in the forest. They're well known for their huge, branching antlers, which they'll swing in self-defense if threatened. Deer are cautious by nature so it can be tricky getting close, but if you can capture one, you may be able to take it for a ride. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, British English version)
  15. ↑ 森の奥で見かけることが多い雄のシカ 枝分かれした大きな角を持つのが特徴 身の危険を感じると この角を振るう事もある 用心深い性格のため 近づく事は難しいが うまく捕まえる事ができれば 乗りこなせるかもしれない — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Japanese version)
  16. ↑ 经常能在森林深处见到的雄性鹿。它的特征是拥有分叉的巨大鹿角。一旦感到有危险，还会挥动这个角。因为性格上小心谨慎，所以很难靠近。但如果擅长捕猎的话，或许能骑上去。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Simplified Chinese version)
  17. ↑ 森林深處常見的雄鹿，分岔的巨大鹿角為其特徵。一旦感到有危險就會揮動這雙角。性格非常小心謹慎，所以很難靠近。如果能夠抓到牠的話，也許能騎在牠的背上。 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Traditional Chinese version)
  18. ↑ Een mannelijk hert dat meestal diep in het woud kan worden aangetroffen. Het staat bekend om zijn enorme gewei, dat hij gebruikt om zich te verdedigen als hij zich bedreigd voelt. Herten zijn erg alert, dus het is moeilijk om bij ze in de buurt te komen. Als je er een vangt, kun je proberen om hem te berijden. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Dutch version)
  19. ↑ Mâle de la biche, on le trouve souvent au cœur des forêts d'altitude. Il est connu pour ses grands bois ramifiés qui lui permettent de se défendre lorsqu'il se sent en danger. Sa nature très prudente fait qu'il est difficile de l'approcher, mais si l'on parvient à en capturer un, il se peut qu'il se laisse chevaucher. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Canadian French version)
  20. ↑ Mâle de la biche, on le trouve souvent au cœur des forêts d'altitude. Il est connu pour ses grands bois ramifiés qui lui permettent de se défendre lorsqu'il se sent en danger. Sa nature très prudente fait qu'il est difficile de l'approcher, mais si l'on parvient à en capturer un, il se peut qu'il se laisse chevaucher. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European French version)
  21. ↑ Weiblicher Hirsch, der sich für gewöhnlich in der Nähe eines Männchens aufhält. Die Hirschkuh besitzt kein Geweih und ist extrem scheu. Wenn sie aber gerade Äpfel oder ähnliche Früchte frisst, ist sie weniger aufmerksam. Das ist deine Chance, sie einzufangen oder zu erlegen! — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, German version)
  22. ↑ Un cervo maschio che vive nel profondo dei boschi. Non passa inosservato con i suoi maestosi palchi che può usare per attaccare se si sente minacciato. È molto schivo e difficile da avvicinare, ma può anche essere cavalcato da gente abile. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Italian version)
  23. ↑ 깊은 숲에서 자주 발견되는 숫사슴 여러 갈래로 나뉜 큰 뿔이 특징이다 위험을 감지하면 뿔을 휘두르기도 한다 주의 깊은 성격 때문에 가까이 가기 어려우나 잘 잡기만 한다면 등에 탈 수 있을지도 모른다 — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Korean version)
  24. ↑ Estas corças geralmente estão em companhia de um cervo. Tímidas por natureza, tendem a baixar a guarda ao comer maçãs, sua comida favorita. Essa informação pode ser bastante útil para caçadores. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Brazilian Portuguese version)
  25. ↑ Это красивое животное редко выходит из леса. В случае опасности атакует своими большими разветвленными рогами. Олени очень осторожны: к ним сложно подойти близко, но, если вам удастся, попробуйте прокатиться на нем верхом. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Russian version)
  26. ↑ Los ciervos machos cuentan con una gran cornamenta que usan para defenderse. Viven en las profundidades de los bosques y son muy cautelosos, por lo que no es fácil acercarse a ellos. Si consigues atrapar uno, quizá puedas usarlo de montura. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, Latin American Spanish version)
  27. ↑ Los ciervos machos cuentan con una gran cornamenta que usan para defenderse. Viven en las profundidades de los bosques y son muy cautelosos, por lo que no es fácil acercarse a ellos. Si consigues atrapar uno, quizá puedas usarlo de montura. — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild, European Spanish version)
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