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Fire Keese

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Not to be confused with Blazing Bats.
Fire Keese
BotW Fire Keese Model.png
A Fire Keese from Breath of the Wild
Other Media
Health1 (BotW)
Effective Weapon(s)Sword
SpoilsFire Keese Wing (BotW)
Keese Eyeball (BotW)

Fire Keese are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They are a variation of the Keese that are enveloped in fire. Fire Keese behave identically to their regular counterparts, but are significantly more dangerous as they can potentially set Link on fire upon contact. Their bodies' flames can also destroy wooden objects, such as Wooden Shields, provided they are currently equipped.[2]

They inhabit volcanoes, dungeons, and other fiery environments. In some games, Fire Keese can revert into an ordinary Keese when their flames are extinguished, most often by an item that produces wind. This may also prompt them to intentionally fly into fire, such as a Torch or another source of fire, thereby turning them back into a Fire Keese.


Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

Navi's Comment

Hey! Listen! Watch out!

Fire Keese

Fire Keese


Tatl's Comment

What?! You don't know?

Fire Keese

Don't tell me you don't know about the Fire Keese! Defeat it before it swoops down on you. I do not want to roast! (MM)

That's a Fire Keese! Defeat it before it swoops down on you. I do not want to roast! (MM3D)

Fire Keese made their first appearance in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. They are most commonly found within dungeons, and often near Torches. Fire Keese fly around the area in small colonies, and attack by swooping down at Link when they spot him. However, Fire Keese are dangerous as they can set Link on fire for a short period of time upon contact, and can destroy wooden items such as Deku Shields and Deku Sticks if they are equipped. Inadvertently, this will also turn the Fire Keese back into a normal Keese, prompting it to seek out a Torch and set itself on fire as it flies through. Like normal Keese, they can be defeated with any conventional weapon.

Oracle of Seasons

OoS Fire Keese Sprite.png

In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, Fire Keese possess a much different strategy of attack than normal Keese, being much more aggressive.[3] Fire Keese fly at a much higher altitude, and actively pursue Link when he is nearby to swoop down in attack. While in flight, they cannot be attacked, and become vulnerable only when they dive. Like the Fire Keese of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, they will burn Link as their bodies' flames pass to him, reverting them into a fireless Keese in the process. They will then seek out the nearest Torch to set themselves aflame. Even without their flames, the Keese will still fly at a high altitude to avoid Link's attacks. They inhabit the Skull Dungeon in Oracle of Ages, the Sword & Shield Maze in Oracle of Seasons, and the Hero's Cave in both games.

The Wind Waker

Tingle's Comment


Fire Keese

A Fire Keese! Watch his movements and have patience!

In The Wind Waker, Fire Keese appear as bright orange bats with flaming wings. They are often found in areas with high volcanic activity, such as the Dragon Roost Cavern and Fire Mountain. They behave identically to their normal counterparts, congregating in small groups and flying at Link to attack. As fiery enemies, they are able to set Link on fire upon contact. However, unlike in Ocarina of Time, none of Link's equipment can be burned away by their flames. The flames of a Fire Keese can be blown away by waving the Deku Leaf at them, turning them into normal Keese as they fall to the ground.

Figurine not found.

Twilight Princess

Fire Keese in Twilight Princess bear a close resemblance to those in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, as bats engulfed in flames. They congregate primarily in volcanic locations such as the Goron Mines, but also appear in the Cave of Ordeals and the Cave of Shadows in Twilight Princess HD. Fire Keese have an identical behavior to their other variants, but their flaming bodies are able to set Link on fire and destroy any Wooden Shields that are equipped. Their flames can be blown away if they are targeted with the Gale Boomerang, turning them into regular Keese. As with all Keese variations, they can be forced onto the ground and stunned whenever Link uses the Shield Attack on them.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks

Fire Keese PH.png

Fire Keese in Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks appear as red bats with a stream of flames trailing behind as they fly. Like other variants, they simply fly about in erratic, circular patterns. Fire Keese are among one of the most dangerous Keese variations, as touching one will set Link on fire and cause him to run away semi-uncontrollably, and potentially run into other enemies or obstacles in the way. They can be defeated by most conventional weapons, but long-range weapons such as the Bow are recommended to keep Link at a safe distance. They appear primarily in fiery environments.

In Spirit Tracks, Link can use the Whirlwind to blow away their flames, turning them into normal Keese.

Skyward Sword


Fi's Comment

A report, master.

Fire Keese

Found near volcanoes, these monsters are attracted to dark places, such as caves. Constantly under combustion, they will burn anything on contact.


Fire Keese in Skyward Sword resemble bats fully engulfed in flames. They appear in Eldin Volcano and inside the Earth Temple. Fire Keese will set Link on fire upon contact, resulting in any Wooden Shields being destroyed and continuously burning Link until he puts out the fire either by rolling or jumping into water. In Skyward Sword, it is impossible for Fire Keese to have their flames extinguished.

Tri Force Heroes

TFH Fire Keese.png

In Tri Force Heroes, Fire Keese appear in a few locations of the Drablands. They resemble bright red bats enveloped in flames. Like other Keese variants in the game, Fire Keese will attack the Links by diving at them from afar. Unlike Fire Keese in other games, however, attempting to directly attack one will only burn the attacking Link, causing him to run around frantically. They can only be defeated either by shooting at them with the Bow or by first stunning them with an item. The Goron Garb can also be worn to protect the Links from their flames, allowing them to strike directly with their sword.

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry

089 (089) Fire Keese
BotW Hyrule Compendium Fire Keese.png
The fire that engulfs the bodies of these bat- like Keese makes them more dangerous than the standard type. They're capable of setting fire to anything they touch.
Common Locations
Eldin Canyon
Eldin Mountains
Recoverable Materials
Fire Keese Wing Keese Eyeball

Fire Keese appear in Breath of the Wild. They are typically found in hot areas, such as Death Mountain. If it starts to rain, their flame will go out and they will die after a few seconds.

Other Appearances

Cadence of Hyrule

CoH Fire Keese Sprite.png

Fire Keese appear as enemies in Cadence of Hyrule where they move to the beat of the music. They share their beat pattern with other Keese, always moving on every two music beats. At first glance, their movement is erratic, but they will always pause on one beat before moving onto an adjacent tile, with their bodies always facing the direction they want to go. For every few beats, their bodies are temporarily engulfed in flames, making it dangerous for Cadence, Link, Yves, and Zelda to attack them head-on or even touch them unless they want to be burned. However, their flames will eventually burn off, leaving them vulnerable for a few beats before their bodies reignite again to repeat the pattern.


TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ファイアキース (Faia Kīsu) Fire Keese
People's Republic of China ChineseSI 火蝙蝠 (Huǒ Biānfú) Fire Keese
Canada FrenchCA Chauve-souris de feu (OoT3D | MM3D) Fire Bat
French Republic FrenchEU Chauve-souris de feu
Saigneur ardent (OoT)
Saigneur de Feu (MM)
Fire Bat
Fiery Tapper
Fire Tapper
Federal Republic of Germany German Feuerflatterer Fire Flutterer
Italian Republic Italian Pipistrello Igneo Igneous Bat
Kingdom of Spain SpanishEU Keese de fuego Fire Keese


See Also


  1. Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books), pg. 177 (OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | TWW | TP | PH | ST | SS | TFH)
  2. "Fire Keese
    " — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
  3. "Fire Keese attack similarly to normal Keese, but their flame-covered wings make them a more threatening foe. The Fire Keese can quickly turn a Deku Shield into a pile of ash.
    Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons"
    The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, (Archive), published n.d., retrieved December 12, 2015.