Deadrock

are recurring in . They are bipedal, rock-based creatures that typically make their home on mountain ranges, such as Death Mountain. When hit by a weapon such as a Sword, they will briefly morph into impenetrable rock statues and remain in that state for a few moments before transforming back into their normal, mobile form. Their statue form renders them invulnerable to nearly all attacks.
==Characteristics==
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In , Deadrocks appear on the mountain ranges of Death Mountain in the Light World. They move in quick, erratic patterns and inflict heavy damage if they run into Link, making them particularly dangerous enemies. When they are hit with weapons such as Link's Sword, they transform into stone statues and remain that way for a few seconds before becoming mobile again. While the statue form is nearly invincible, they will not cause damage when stunned, allowing Link to pass them by unhindered. Although Deadrocks cannot be defeated by most weapons, if Magic Powder is sprinkled on a Deadrock or if Link uses the Quake Medallion, they will turn into Slimes and can easily be dispatched.
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Deadrocks in are similar to their counterparts, though they may be destroyed by fire and can be crushed with the Magic Hammer.
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Deadrocks in have the same behavior as those in . However, when turned into stone, they are vulnerable to the Hammer and Bombs. They can be spawned from the falling boulders erupted from volcanoes.
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 appear in of the in , in contrast to the warmer climates that they seem to prefer. As with their previous appearances, they run around erratically and are often found in groups. They are normally found in places with slick, icy floors suspended above bottomless pits, rendering the fight much more difficult. Striking them with any weapon briefly turns them into stone statues, which can then be destroyed by quickly smashing them with the . As these return to their regular forms much faster than in previous appearances, it is advisable that the try to team up against them, and to use the against an active rather than the , which cannot be swung quickly enough in succession. Wearing the to gain traction or to increase the 's speed and range will make the battle much easier. appear in the and the , as well as the of the .
==Other Appearances==
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 appear as enemies in , where they can be found within and . They chase the player on every beat, and when attacked, they transform into rock. They must then be hit with an explosive (i.e. a Bomb, a Bombchu, or Din's Fire) to completely kill them. When in rock form, they can be picked up while wearing the and thrown at enemies. Tossing them into lava will not only kill the Deadrock, but also turn the lava into hot coal which could be walked on, making them useful for navigating areas with lots of lava.
==Nomenclature==
The name Deadrock likely refers to their appearance and defensive abilities, as enemies with small, angelic wings who turn to stone.
==Gallery==
File:ALttP Running Deadrock.gif|A running from 
File:ALBW Deadrock Solid Model.png|A turned to stone from 
File:CoH Deadrock Artwork.png|Artwork of a Deadrock from 
File:CoH Deadrock Sprite.png|A from