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{{Enemy Infobox (Spyro the Dragon)
{{Species infobox
|name = Shepherd
|image = <tabber>
|image = [[File:Shepherd.JPG|150px]]
Original=[[File:Shepherd_Spyro1_Original.jpg|200px]]
|foundat = [[Stone Hill]] <br> [[Toasty]] <br> [[Dragonfly Falls]]
|-|
|appearances = ''[[Spyro the Dragon (video game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' <br> ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]''
A Hero's Tail=[[File:Shepherd 2.png|250px]]
|act = Whacks with cane
|-|
|category = People
Reignited=[[File:Shepherd_Reignited.jpg|202px]]
</tabber>
|world=[[Stone Hill]]<br>[[Toasty (realm)]]<br>[[Dragonfly Falls]]
|first_appearance = ''[[Spyro the Dragon (game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' (1998)
|latest_appearance = ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' (2018)
}}
}}
'''Shepherds'''<ref>''Spyro the Dragon Prima's Official Strategy Guide'', page 12</ref> are enemies that first appeared in ''[[Spyro the Dragon (game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' and later ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]''. They are mostly seen protecting their flock of [[sheep]], and won't hesitate to whack [[Spyro]] with their staffs. They work with usually two kinds of animals: [[Sleeping Dog|dogs]] and sheep. In the former, they can be found in [[Stone Hill]] and [[Toasty (realm)|Toasty]], while in the latter, they can only be found in [[Dragonfly Falls]].


'''Shepherds''' (also known as '''Ram Keepers''') are the caretakers of the [[rams]] and [[sheep]]. They are seen wearing brown cloaks and wizard-like hats. They are found in [[Stone Hill]], [[Toasty]], and [[Dragonfly Falls]].  
In Stone Hill, Shepherds are found guarding flocks of sheep while the [[ram]]s charge at Spyro. In the boss level, Toasty, they work with herding dogs to keep Spyro away from [[Toasty]] himself.


== Description ==
==Characteristics==
The shepherds protect their [[rams]] and [[sheep]] rather aggressively, and won't hesitate in whacking [[Spyro the Dragon (character)|Spyro]] with their canes. They also work with [[dogs]], as seen in [[Toasty]]. In ''[[Spyro the Dragon]]'', they are found in both [[Stone Hill]] and Toasty. In the former, they guard their sheep while they let their rams roam free, while in the latter, they and their dogs try and prevent Spyro from making it to [[Toasty (Boss)|boss Toasty]]. In ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'', they only appear with goats in [[Dragonfly Falls]].
===Physical Appearance===
Shepherds resemble male humans with thick beards and wear hooded hats that cover their eyes. They wield long staffs which they use to attack Spyro with.


== Traits, Appearance, and Abilities ==
===Abilities===
Shepherds are considered to have ninja-like abilities, and they can easily hit Spyro with their staffs if he comes too close. It is easy to [[fire|flame]] them from right outside their staff's range, or simply run at them with a well-aimed [[charge]] before they have a chance to attack.
Shepherds have ninja-like abilities and can easily hit Spyro with their staffs if he comes too close. It is easy to beat them with a flame from right outside the range of their staff, or simply to rush in with a well-aimed charge before they have a chance to attack. In Stone Hill, the Shepherds are guarded by [[ram]]s, and in Toasty, they are often guarded by Dogs, the latter of which requires extra caution. They also wear a similar outfit to Toasty.


In Stone Hill, the shepherds are guarded by rams who will charge at Spyro. In Toasty, they are guarded by dogs, which require an extra amount of caution. They are shown in charge of [[goats]] in ''Spyro: A Hero's Tail''.  
In ''A Hero's Tail'', they are shown to be in charge of the [[goat]]s, who also made a cameo.


=== Strategy ===
===Tactics===
Despite the shepherd's fairly-large attack range, it can easily be avoided. It is usually best to flame them before they can attack, though charging does work and is a fair alternative. If you are in Toasty, flame the dogs first.
The Shepherd's attack can reach quite far but can still be easily avoided. It is usually best to just flame them before they can attack but charging in works just as well.


== Trivia ==
==Gallery==
* Though there are many names for this kind of Gnorc, the official term is "Common Gnorc".
<gallery>
ShepherdGoat AHerosTail Art.png|''Spyro: A Hero's Tail''
</gallery>


==Trivia==
*The shepherds are one of the only enemies, as well as characters in general, in the original ''Spyro'' series to be human.


==References==
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[[Category:Spyro the Dragon]]
[[Category: Enemies]]
[[Category:Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]
[[Category:Artisans Enemies]]
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[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Spyro the Dragon enemies]]
[[Category:Artisans enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Kingdom enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies that can be Flamed]]
[[Category:Enemies that can be Charged]]
[[Category:Spyro Reignited Trilogy enemies]]
[[Category:Spyro: A Hero's Tail enemies]]

Latest revision as of 03:20, May 10, 2025

Shepherd
World Stone Hill
Toasty (realm)
Dragonfly Falls
First appearance Spyro the Dragon (1998)
Latest appearance Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2018)

Shepherds[1] are enemies that first appeared in Spyro the Dragon and later Spyro: A Hero's Tail. They are mostly seen protecting their flock of sheep, and won't hesitate to whack Spyro with their staffs. They work with usually two kinds of animals: dogs and sheep. In the former, they can be found in Stone Hill and Toasty, while in the latter, they can only be found in Dragonfly Falls.

In Stone Hill, Shepherds are found guarding flocks of sheep while the rams charge at Spyro. In the boss level, Toasty, they work with herding dogs to keep Spyro away from Toasty himself.

Characteristics

Physical Appearance

Shepherds resemble male humans with thick beards and wear hooded hats that cover their eyes. They wield long staffs which they use to attack Spyro with.

Abilities

Shepherds have ninja-like abilities and can easily hit Spyro with their staffs if he comes too close. It is easy to beat them with a flame from right outside the range of their staff, or simply to rush in with a well-aimed charge before they have a chance to attack. In Stone Hill, the Shepherds are guarded by rams, and in Toasty, they are often guarded by Dogs, the latter of which requires extra caution. They also wear a similar outfit to Toasty.

In A Hero's Tail, they are shown to be in charge of the goats, who also made a cameo.

Tactics

The Shepherd's attack can reach quite far but can still be easily avoided. It is usually best to just flame them before they can attack but charging in works just as well.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The shepherds are one of the only enemies, as well as characters in general, in the original Spyro series to be human.

References

  1. Spyro the Dragon Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 12