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'''Li'l Cinders'''<ref>Browne, Catherine. 2010. ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Premiere Edition guide. Page 27.</ref> are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and are the fiery counterparts of [[Li'l Brr]]s. Their name directly references ''cinders'', which are small parts of any highly combustible material that, while not on fire, are still hot and capable of bursting into flames. To defeat one, Mario must use a [[Spin]] attack to put out the flame surrounding it, making it fall to the ground. Mario can then kick it to finish it off. If the player is not quick to hit the Li'l Cinder while it is vulnerable, it will start to hop around, attempting to jump in the lava and regenerate its flame. Shooting [[Star Bit]]s at it has the same effect as spinning it.
'''Li'l Cinders'''<ref>Browne, Catherine. 2010. ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Premiere Edition guide. Page 27.</ref> are enemies in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and are the fiery counterparts of [[Li'l Brr]]s. Their name directly references ''cinders'', which are small parts of any highly combustible material. Li'l Cinders spawn from lava pools, though sometimes they are encountered above land. They slowly chase Mario upon spotting him and attempt to ram into him to inflict damage. If Mario touches a Li'l Cinder, he catches fire and starts running around uncontrollably while losing a wedge of his health meter. To defeat a Li'l Cinder, Mario must use a [[Spin]] attack nearby or shoot a [[Star Bit]] to put out the flame surrounding the enemy, making it fall on the ground vulnerable. In this state, the enemy will attempt to escape Mario by hopping away and seek a pool of lava to regenerate its flame. In its cold state, the Li'l Cinder can be kicked or jumped on to destroy it, producing a [[Coin]]. Li'l Cinders are found in [[Freezeflame Galaxy]] and [[Melty Molten Galaxy]].


In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', Li'l Cinders are found in [[Freezeflame Galaxy]] and [[Melty Molten Galaxy]].
They return in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' where they behave the same as in the previous game. They can also be spawned by [[Magikoopa]]s. If Mario rolls a [[snowball]] into a Li'l Cinder, he instantly defeats it. They appear in the [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]], [[Battle Belt Galaxy]] and [[Mario Squared Galaxy]].
 
With their flame, Li'l Cinders resemble [[Lava Bubble]]s with white eyes. They also resemble [[Fire Elemental Ghost]]s from ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''.
 
They return in the sequel ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They appear in the [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]], [[Battle Belt Galaxy]] and [[Mario Squared Galaxy]]. They behave the same as they did in the previous game. If Mario rolls a snowball into a Li'l Cinder, it is defeated instantly. They can also be spawned by [[Magikoopa]]s.
[[File:BurnBit.png|140px|thumb|right|Li'l Cinders' in-game model]]
[[File:BurnBit.png|140px|thumb|right|Li'l Cinders' in-game model]]



Revision as of 12:09, July 25, 2018

Template:Species-infobox Li'l Cinders[1] are enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and are the fiery counterparts of Li'l Brrs. Their name directly references cinders, which are small parts of any highly combustible material. Li'l Cinders spawn from lava pools, though sometimes they are encountered above land. They slowly chase Mario upon spotting him and attempt to ram into him to inflict damage. If Mario touches a Li'l Cinder, he catches fire and starts running around uncontrollably while losing a wedge of his health meter. To defeat a Li'l Cinder, Mario must use a Spin attack nearby or shoot a Star Bit to put out the flame surrounding the enemy, making it fall on the ground vulnerable. In this state, the enemy will attempt to escape Mario by hopping away and seek a pool of lava to regenerate its flame. In its cold state, the Li'l Cinder can be kicked or jumped on to destroy it, producing a Coin. Li'l Cinders are found in Freezeflame Galaxy and Melty Molten Galaxy.

They return in Super Mario Galaxy 2 where they behave the same as in the previous game. They can also be spawned by Magikoopas. If Mario rolls a snowball into a Li'l Cinder, he instantly defeats it. They appear in the Freezy Flake Galaxy, Battle Belt Galaxy and Mario Squared Galaxy.

A Li'l Cinder from Super Mario Galaxy
Li'l Cinders' in-game model

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese メラメラ
Meramera
Onomatopoeia of burning fire

German Feuer-Flamy
Fire Flamy
Italian Vampy
From vampata (blaze)
Spanish Roca Volcánica
Volcanic Rock

References

  1. ^ Browne, Catherine. 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2 Prima Premiere Edition guide. Page 27.