Buzz Blob
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| Game(s) | A Link to the Past Link's Awakening Oracle of Seasons Oracle of Ages Four Swords Adventures |
| Habitat(s) | Fields Forests |
| Effective Weapons | Ranged Weapons, Sword (LA, only when stunned) |
Buzz Blobs appear to be quivering piles of a jelly-like substance, very similar to ChuChus or Zol. Despite their seemingly formless constitution, these monsters somehow manage to stand upright and walk with what appear to be feet, but expectedly move at a very slow pace.
The body of a Buzz Blob can be charged with electricity, but this seems to be an ability that requires activation[1]. They are only known to activate this ability when under attack or while direct contact is made with them. If Link strikes a Buzz Blob with his sword, or any melee weapon, it will electrocute him. Depending on the game, it may not take any damage while electrocuting its target. Any indirect weapons, such as Ember Seeds or the Bow, are generally quite effective.
The combination of their "blob" shape and "buzz" electrocution attack is most likely where Buzz Blobs received their apt name.
Confusion
When Buzz Blobs were initially introduced in A Link to the Past, ChuChus had not yet appeared in their upright positions introduced in The Wind Waker, but rather in more spherical blob shapes. For one who plays the series "backwards", it could falsely lead one to assume Buzz Blobs and ChuChus are one in the same, due to the similar appearance of Buzz Blobs and "new" ChuChu. This is particularly true with Blue ChuChu, who possess an electric attack similar to Buzz Blobs. Considering the two monsters have never appeared in the same game together, some argue it is remotely possible that the two were intended to be the same monster.
Since high-quality non-sprite images of Buzz Blobs are either comparatively rare or not known to exist, and there is little-to-no direct discussion of Buzz Blobs in-game, occasional confusion and debate about whether or not Buzz Blobs are truly "Blobs" can come to light. Since they are always green, and because Cukemen appear slightly plant-like, some choose to believe Buzz Blobs are actually more plant than "jelly". This conclusion would solve the confusion about how the creatures manage to stand upright and walk, but would contradict with the name Buzz "Blob".
Cukeman
In most games of the Cukeman's appearance, the talk button is shared with an attack button, so it could be difficult to get close enough to speak without accidentally killing it or getting Link electrocuted. A good strategy for talking to a Cukeman without taking damage is to equip a Boomerang, then advance while rapidly tapping whichever button the Boomerang is equipped to. As soon as you start talking to the Cukeman, stop advancing.
Since Four Swords Adventures doesn't have magic powder or mystery seeds available to the players, Cukemen cannot be found anywhere in the game, despite the presence of Buzz Blobs.
