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A '''Bitefrost''' is an enemy encountered in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', appearing in both the [[Snow Kingdom]] and the [[Luncheon Kingdom]]. They are in the shape of a large pillar, with the top of their bodies being their eyes and two sets of blocky teeth. Bitefrosts hide underground, awaiting for [[Mario]] to stand directly above them, and they will rise up above ground, carrying Mario with them. They will wait a few seconds before gnawing their teeth as an attack. Mario can know beforehand when a Bitefrost is below him, as an outline of their faces will be present on the ground (similar to the [[Sandmaargh]]s from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''). Mario can use Bitefrosts to his advantage to reach higher up places, though he will quickly have to [[jump]] elsewhere before the Bitefrosts shut their teeth on him. | A '''Bitefrost''' is an enemy encountered in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', appearing in both the [[Snow Kingdom]] and the [[Luncheon Kingdom]]. Its name is a portmanteau of the word "frostbite" in reverse. They are in the shape of a large pillar, with the top of their bodies being their eyes and two sets of blocky teeth. Bitefrosts hide underground, awaiting for [[Mario]] to stand directly above them, and they will rise up above ground, carrying Mario with them. They will wait a few seconds before gnawing their teeth as an attack. Mario can know beforehand when a Bitefrost is below him, as an outline of their faces will be present on the ground (similar to the [[Sandmaargh]]s from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''). Mario can use Bitefrosts to his advantage to reach higher up places, though he will quickly have to [[jump]] elsewhere before the Bitefrosts shut their teeth on him. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
Revision as of 14:11, December 10, 2017
Template:Species-infobox A Bitefrost is an enemy encountered in Super Mario Odyssey, appearing in both the Snow Kingdom and the Luncheon Kingdom. Its name is a portmanteau of the word "frostbite" in reverse. They are in the shape of a large pillar, with the top of their bodies being their eyes and two sets of blocky teeth. Bitefrosts hide underground, awaiting for Mario to stand directly above them, and they will rise up above ground, carrying Mario with them. They will wait a few seconds before gnawing their teeth as an attack. Mario can know beforehand when a Bitefrost is below him, as an outline of their faces will be present on the ground (similar to the Sandmaarghs from Super Mario 3D Land). Mario can use Bitefrosts to his advantage to reach higher up places, though he will quickly have to jump elsewhere before the Bitefrosts shut their teeth on him.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | カブゾー Gabuzō |
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| Dutch | Bitefrost |
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| German | Gefrierbeißer |
From "gefrieren" (freeze) and "Beißer" (biter). |
| Italian | Mordighiaccio |
From "mordicchiare" (bite) and "ghiaccio" (ice). |
| Spanish (NOA) | mordihielo |
From "morder" (bite) and "hielo" (frost). |
| Spanish (NOE) | Mordihielo |
From "morder" (bite) and "hielo" (frost). |
Gallery
- SMO - Bitefrost Stage 1.png
Two Bitefrost shadows
- SMO - Bitefrost Stage 2.png
A Bitefrost with its jaws closed
- SMO - Bitefrost Stage 3.png
A Bitefrost with its jaws opened
- Bitefrost SMO.jpg
Screenshot of a Bitefrost
Trivia
- Its name is based on frostbite, a medical condition that causes freezing to the skin or other tissues.
