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[[File:WL3Spearhead.png|frame|A Spearhead waddles along]]
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{{quote2|One little spear is all I need!|Spearhead|''[[Wario Land 3]]'' instruction booklet}}
{{quote2|One little spear is all I need!|Spearhead|''[[Wario Land 3]]'' instruction booklet}}
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'''Spearheads'''<ref name=ENG>"''Watch out for this stubborn Goom.''" - ''Wario Land 3'' English instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> are spear-shaped enemies that appear in both ''[[Wario Land 3]]'' and ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''. Spearheads look like blue blobs with feet (but no legs), two large, black eyes with white pupils, and spears for noses.
'''Spearheads'''<ref name=ENG>"''Watch out for this stubborn Goom.''" - ''Wario Land 3'' English instruction booklet, page 26.</ref> are spear-shaped enemies that appear in both ''[[Wario Land 3]]'' and ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''. Spearheads look like blue blobs with feet (but no legs), two large, black eyes with white pupils, and spears for noses.
==History==
===''Wario Land 3''===
[[File:Spearhead.png|frame|left]]
In ''Wario Land 3'', Spearheads are common enemies. They walk back and forth on a platform, turning around at the edge of a platform or a wall. The only part that hurts [[Wario]] is their frontal spiky snouts. They are vulnerable to any attack, as long as Wario attacks from other sides besides the front, and they are also vulnerable when they turn. Unlike other enemies, Spearheads sleep at night, where they are known as '''Sleepsters'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010428114734/http://www.warioland3.com/strategy/body.asp?key_id=S5_RED&land_id=S5 Official American ''Wario Land 3'' website (Internet Archive)]</ref>. When sleeping, they stay in a spot until Wario is close to them or they get attacked, which wakes them up, where they consequently patrol across a platform like normal. Besides them, [[Owl (species)|owls]] also sleep, but only during the day while being active at night. Spearheads function similarly to [[Pirate Goom]]s from ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' and ''[[Wario Land II]]'' where they hurt Wario from the front but are otherwise vulnerable. They are also described in the English manual as a "Goom"<ref name=ENG/>, although the Japanese version does not.


In ''Wario Land 3'', Spearheads, along with [[Para-Goom]]s, are some of the most common enemies. They attack by simply walking along (harming [[Wario]] and knocking him backward if he touches their sharp, spear-like noses) and can be destroyed by being [[Ground Pound|Smash Attack]]ed, thrown into a wall exceptionally hard, or being thrown at another enemy (after Wario unlocks the ability to perform these actions). They can also be toppled by being [[jump]]ed on. Similar to [[Owl (species)|owls]] in this game, Spearheads behave differently between day and night, where unlike owls, they sleep at night and become active during the day; these '''Sleepsters'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010428114734/http://www.warioland3.com/strategy/body.asp?key_id=S5_RED&land_id=S5 Official American ''Wario Land 3'' website (Internet Archive)]</ref> wake up if Wario is near, but they can also be woken up with any of the dazing attacks or simply destroyed on the spot, as they themselves do not attack until woken. Spearheads bear a resemblance to the [[Pirate Goom]]s from ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' and ''[[Wario Land II]]'', and their attack methods are near identical. They are also described in the English manual as a "Goom"<ref name=ENG/>, although the Japanese version does not.
Spearheads appear in the most levels, where 23 out of the 25 regular levels have them. They appear in the following levels, in the following quantities:
{|class="wikitable"
!North
!West
!South
!East
|-
|[[Out of the Woods]] (12)
|[[Desert Ruins]] (3)
|[[The Grasslands]] (8)
|[[The Stagnant Swamp]] (4)
|-
|[[The Peaceful Village]] (4)
|[[The Volcano's Base]] (17)
|[[The Big Bridge]] (3)
|[[The Frigid Sea]] (5)
|-
|[[The Vast Plain]] (3)
|[[The Pool of Rain]] (10)
|[[Tower of Revival]] (2)
|[[Castle of Illusions]] (1)
|-
|[[Bank of the Wild River]] (1)
|[[A Town in Chaos]] (8)
|[[The Steep Canyon]] (3)
|[[The Colossal Hole]] (1)
|-
|[[The Tidal Coast]] (1)
|[[Beneath the Waves]] (2)
|[[Cave of Flames]] (8)
|[[The Warped Void]] (2)
|-
|[[Sea Turtle Rocks]] (3)
|[[The West Crater]] (7)
|N/A
|[[Forest of Fear]] (4)
|}


In ''Dr. Mario 64'', Spearhead is the second opponent both [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and Wario face in their respective story modes. It has the lowest CPU difficulty, alongside [[Webber]].
Like all ''Wario Land 3'' enemies, Spearheads are originally humans in the [[music box (world)|music box world]], but were cursed by the [[Rudy|hidden figure]] and turned into strange creatures. Their reasons for attacking Wario involves their realization that Wario is helping the hidden figure escape [[The Temple]] that they had sealed him within, though they are unaware that Wario does not realize the hidden figure's malicious intentions while doing so. During <i>Wario Land 3</i>'s ending sequence, a Spearhead is the first enemy shown to have its curse released, and its restored form is shown as an elderly woman.
 
===''Dr. Mario 64''===
Like all ''Wario Land 3'' enemies, Spearheads are actually humans who typically live peaceful lives in the [[music box (world)|music box world]], but were tainted by a spell of the [[Rudy|hidden figure]]'s and turned into strange creatures. (Their reasons for attacking Wario involves their realization that Wario is helping the hidden figure escape [[The Temple]] that they had sealed him within, though they are unaware that Wario does not realize the hidden figure's malicious intentions while doing so.) During <i>Wario Land 3</i>'s ending sequence, a Spearhead is the first enemy shown to have its curse release, and its restored form is shown as an elderly woman.  
In ''Dr. Mario 64'', Spearhead is the second opponent both [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] and Wario face in their respective story modes. It has the lowest CPU difficulty, alongside [[Webber]]. After either Dr. Mario or Wario has beaten both of them, both of them report to [[Rudy|the hidden figure]] about the chase occurring between Dr. Mario, Wario, and [[Mad Scienstein]], who is not fazed by their chase as he is certain that [[Hammer-bot]] can stop them.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 16:50, April 7, 2023

A Spearhead waddles along

Template:Quote2 Spearheads[1] are spear-shaped enemies that appear in both Wario Land 3 and Dr. Mario 64. Spearheads look like blue blobs with feet (but no legs), two large, black eyes with white pupils, and spears for noses.

History

Wario Land 3

Spearhead.png

In Wario Land 3, Spearheads are common enemies. They walk back and forth on a platform, turning around at the edge of a platform or a wall. The only part that hurts Wario is their frontal spiky snouts. They are vulnerable to any attack, as long as Wario attacks from other sides besides the front, and they are also vulnerable when they turn. Unlike other enemies, Spearheads sleep at night, where they are known as Sleepsters[2]. When sleeping, they stay in a spot until Wario is close to them or they get attacked, which wakes them up, where they consequently patrol across a platform like normal. Besides them, owls also sleep, but only during the day while being active at night. Spearheads function similarly to Pirate Gooms from Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and Wario Land II where they hurt Wario from the front but are otherwise vulnerable. They are also described in the English manual as a "Goom"[1], although the Japanese version does not.

Spearheads appear in the most levels, where 23 out of the 25 regular levels have them. They appear in the following levels, in the following quantities:

North West South East
Out of the Woods (12) Desert Ruins (3) The Grasslands (8) The Stagnant Swamp (4)
The Peaceful Village (4) The Volcano's Base (17) The Big Bridge (3) The Frigid Sea (5)
The Vast Plain (3) The Pool of Rain (10) Tower of Revival (2) Castle of Illusions (1)
Bank of the Wild River (1) A Town in Chaos (8) The Steep Canyon (3) The Colossal Hole (1)
The Tidal Coast (1) Beneath the Waves (2) Cave of Flames (8) The Warped Void (2)
Sea Turtle Rocks (3) The West Crater (7) N/A Forest of Fear (4)

Like all Wario Land 3 enemies, Spearheads are originally humans in the music box world, but were cursed by the hidden figure and turned into strange creatures. Their reasons for attacking Wario involves their realization that Wario is helping the hidden figure escape The Temple that they had sealed him within, though they are unaware that Wario does not realize the hidden figure's malicious intentions while doing so. During Wario Land 3's ending sequence, a Spearhead is the first enemy shown to have its curse released, and its restored form is shown as an elderly woman.

Dr. Mario 64

In Dr. Mario 64, Spearhead is the second opponent both Dr. Mario and Wario face in their respective story modes. It has the lowest CPU difficulty, alongside Webber. After either Dr. Mario or Wario has beaten both of them, both of them report to the hidden figure about the chase occurring between Dr. Mario, Wario, and Mad Scienstein, who is not fazed by their chase as he is certain that Hammer-bot can stop them.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヤリマル[3]
Yarimaru
 Portmanteau of「槍」(yari, spear) and「丸」(maru, a word for "circle" also used as an affectionate suffix)

Chinese 矛头[9]
Máotóu
 Spearhead

Dutch Prikkop[6]
 From "prikken" (to prick) and "kop" (an informal word for "head")
French Tête de pic[5]
 Spikehead
German Spearhead[7]
 -
Italian Testa di lancia[8]
  
Spanish Spearhead[4]
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References

  1. ^ a b "Watch out for this stubborn Goom." - Wario Land 3 English instruction booklet, page 26.
  2. ^ Official American Wario Land 3 website (Internet Archive)
  3. ^ Wario Land 3: Fushigi na Orgel Japanese instruction booklet, page 26.
  4. ^ Wario Land 3 European instruction booklet, page 99
  5. ^ Wario Land 3 European instruction booklet, page 59
  6. ^ Wario Land 3 European instruction booklet, page 79
  7. ^ Wario Land 3 European instruction booklet, page 39
  8. ^ Wario Land 3 European instruction booklet, page 117
  9. ^ Chinese back cover of Dr. Mario 64.
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Wario Land 3
Main characters Wario • A hidden figure
Supporters Owl • Turtle
Bosses A hidden figure • Anonster • Doll Boy • Jamano • Muddee • Pesce • Scowler • Shoot • Wolfenboss • Wormwould • Yellow Belly
Items Coin • Colored coin • Key • Music Box • Musical Coin • Treasure
Objects Barrel • Big Brick • Bomb • Bonfire Block • Brick • Doughnut block • Enemy Block • Flame block • Goal door • Itodama Block • Leaf Platform • Stove • Switch • Treasure chest
Levels North The Temple • Out of the Woods • The Peaceful Village • The Vast Plain • Bank of the Wild River • The Tidal Coast • Sea Turtle Rocks
West Desert Ruins • The Volcano's Base • The Pool of Rain • A Town in Chaos • Beneath the Waves • The West Crater
South The Grasslands • The Big Bridge • Tower of Revival • The Steep Canyon • Cave of Flames • Above the Clouds
East The Stagnant Swamp • The Frigid Sea • Castle of Illusions • The Colossal Hole • The Warped Void • The East Crater • Forest of Fear
Reactions Ball • Ball o' String Wario • Bouncy Wario • Bubble Wario • Crazy Wario • Electric Wario • Fat Wario • Flat Wario • Hot Wario • Ice Skatin' Wario • Invisible Wario • Puffy Wario • Snowman Wario • Vampire Wario and Bat-Wario • Zombie Wario
Enemies Akamajakushi • Appleby • Beam Robota • Bird • Brrr Bear • Count Richtertoffen • Denki • Doughnuteer • Electric Lamp • Fire Robota • Futamogu • Hammer-bot • Haridama • Hebarii • Kobatto • Kuri • Kushimushi • Mad Scienstein • Mizu no te • Mizuuo • Mr. Moon • Nobiiru • Octohōn • Omodon • Omodonmeka • Para-Goom • Pneumo • Prince Froggy • Robo-Mouse • Seeing-eye door • Sensor • Silky • Snake • Spark • Spear-bot • Spearhead • Spike • Sun • Suna kara te • Teruteru • Togēba • Togeuo • Torch • Webber • Zombie
Miscellaneous Garlic • Gallery • Staff
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Dr. Mario 64
Playable characters Dr. Mario • Wario • Spearhead • Webber • Silky • Appleby • Jellybob • Octo • Helio • Lump • Hammer-Bot • Mad Scienstein • Rudy • Metal Mario • Vampire Wario
Other characters Para-Goom • Virus
Items and objects Vitamin Capsule
Other Fever • Gallery • Staff
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