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Hardhat Beetle in Link's Awakening DX GBC
For The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on the Game Boy Color (1998).

| Kind | Enemy |
|---|---|
| Damage to Link | 1 heart |
| Found in | Tal Tal Mountain Range Mt. Tamaranch Koholint Prairie Animal Village Tail Cave (4 rooms) Bottle Grotto (2 rooms) |
| Japanese name | ポーン |
Drops
| Item | Chance | Low on hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Bombs | Always | Always |
Low on hearts means the warning beep is on: half a heart or less when Link has 3 to 5 hearts in all, 1 heart or less with 6 to 8, 2 hearts or less with 9 to 11, and 3 hearts or less with 12 to 14.
Each of these kills also counts toward a Piece of Power.
In the guide books

They always appear near a hole, which is lucky because the only way to get rid of them is to hit them enough times to back them into the hole.
Its shell is incredibly hard. Only bombs can damage it. There's always a pit nearby, so knock it in with your sword.
Names
| English | Hardhat Beetle |
|---|---|
| Français | Scarabée casqué |
| Deutsch | Helmkäfer |
| 日本語 | ポーン |