Klaida

KlaidaMetroid Dread Report Volume 8: Surveying planet ZDR is a species in Metroid Dread.
==Description==
The Klaida is a quadrupedal creature with a bird-like head and large bright growths on its back. The species is present in Artaria and is a passive creature that slowly walks back and forth. It will not attack Samus if she approaches, and it will run away from her if she shoots at it, but it damages her on contact and causes knockback. The creature is rather weak, allowing Samus to inflict damage on any part of it.
When infected with an X Parasite after their release from Elun, Klaidas become much more aggressive. They will charge at Samus on sight, which can be countered with the Melee Counter.Looygi Bros. "11 Cool Details in Metroid Dread (Part 6)". YouTube. January 16, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022. This new behavior makes the Klaida similar to Armadigger and Takumaku, although the X-infected Klaida cannot turn around in mid-charge like these other quadrupal charging species.
==Official data==
===Metroid Dread Report Volume 8===
"This terrestrial, four-footed creature calls ZDR home. It won’t attack Samus but will cause damage and repel her if touched. It isn’t protected by hard armor, so you can inflict damage on any part of the creature."
===Metroid Dread Perfect Guide===
Klaida
*Ignores Samus and keeps moving left and right
*It will move a little faster if you do damage
*If you keep your distance and attack with a beam or missile, you can easily defeat it
==Trivia==
*Coincidentally, the name of this creature happens to be the same as the Lithuanian word, klaida, which translates to English as "error" or "mistake".
==Gallery==
Metroid Dread Report Vol. 8 Artaria screenshot 2.jpg|A Klaida in an Artaria cavern.
Metroid Dread Samus firing a Missile.jpg|Samus firing at a Klaida.
Klaida and Samus.jpg|A Klaida in an Artaria facility.
Klaida knocking Samus back.jpg|A Klaida dealing damage on contact.
Dread NSO icons.jpg|Nintendo Switch Online icon.
==References==
ja:クライダ
Category:Species
Category:Artaria
Category:X