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{{Species infobox
|name = Strongarms
|image = <tabber>
|image = [[Image:Strongarm.jpg|170px]]
Original=[[File:Strongarm_Original.jpg|220px]]
|homeworld = [[Tree Tops]] <br /> [[Metalhead]]
|-|
|appearances = [[Spyro the Dragon (video game)|Spyro the Dragon]]
Reignited=[[File:Strongarm_Reignited.jpg|220px]]
|attack = Kick <br /> Throws Bananaboys (Metalhead)
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|role = Enemy}}
|world=[[Tree Tops]]<br>[[Metalhead (realm)]]
'''Strongarms''' are a type of ape-like creatures that are associated with the [[Banana Boys]]. As evidenced in their name, they have long arms. In the level, [[Metalhead]], they are known to throw their smaller cousins at Spyro, also when Metalhead battles Spyro, he throws Strongarms at him and can be used to destroy the pylons which power Metalhead. Their bodies are big and strong along with their arms while their legs are shrunken. This could be from under usage because they climb so much.
|first_appearance = ''[[Spyro the Dragon (game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' (1998)
|latest_appearance = ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' (2018)
}}
'''Strongarms'''<ref>''Spyro the Dragon Prima's Official Strategy Guide'', page 72</ref> are ape-like enemies in ''[[Spyro the Dragon (game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' that appeared only in the [[Tree Tops]] and [[Metalhead (realm)|Metalhead]] realms. As evidenced in their name, they have long arms they balance on. They are similar to the [[Banana Boy]]s.


Strongarms seem to be tribelike as they work together. A strange bit of clothing they wear is an arrow through a purple bit of fruit or hair atop their head. This gives them a comical appearance.
==Charactertistics==
===Behavior===
Strongarms are notable for their oversized arms that they use to stand up and deliver kicks to Spyro if he draws close. In the realm Metalhead, they throw their Banana Boys at Spyro. When during the battle with [[Metalhead]], it throws Strongarms at Spyro and can be used to destroy the pylons which power Metalhead.


===Tactics===
They can be defeated by Spyro's [[Flame|fire]] (unless Spyro possesses [[supercharge]]).
== Trivia ==
*Strongarms were redesigned to possibly resemble ape-like creatures in the ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy|Reignited Trilogy]]'' as their ambiguous design in the original 1998 game bore a resemblance to stereotypical and offensive depictions of tribesmen. It is unclear on whether they were intended to resemble apes or people in the original game, but the presence of a tail and their bestial noises implies that conceptually, they weren't people.
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:40, April 22, 2025

Strongarm
World Tree Tops
Metalhead (realm)
First appearance Spyro the Dragon (1998)
Latest appearance Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2018)

Strongarms[1] are ape-like enemies in Spyro the Dragon that appeared only in the Tree Tops and Metalhead realms. As evidenced in their name, they have long arms they balance on. They are similar to the Banana Boys.

Charactertistics

Behavior

Strongarms are notable for their oversized arms that they use to stand up and deliver kicks to Spyro if he draws close. In the realm Metalhead, they throw their Banana Boys at Spyro. When during the battle with Metalhead, it throws Strongarms at Spyro and can be used to destroy the pylons which power Metalhead.

Tactics

They can be defeated by Spyro's fire (unless Spyro possesses supercharge).

Trivia

  • Strongarms were redesigned to possibly resemble ape-like creatures in the Reignited Trilogy as their ambiguous design in the original 1998 game bore a resemblance to stereotypical and offensive depictions of tribesmen. It is unclear on whether they were intended to resemble apes or people in the original game, but the presence of a tail and their bestial noises implies that conceptually, they weren't people.

References

  1. Spyro the Dragon Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 72