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|name = Earthshaper
|name = Earthshaper
|image = [[Image:Earthshaper.jpg|200px]]
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|species = Stone Monsters
Original=[[File:Earthshaper.jpg|177px]]
|homeworld = [[Fracture Hills]] <br /> [[Magma Cone]] <br /> [[Haunted Tomb]]
|-|
|appearances = [[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!]]<br />[[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]]
Reignited=[[File:Earthshaper_RE.jpg|280px]]
|attack = Club
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|role = Enemy}}
|world =[[Fracture Hills]], [[Magma Cone]], [[Haunted Tomb]]
|first_appearance = ''[[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!]]'' (1999)
|latest_appearance=''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' (2018)
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'''Earthshapers''' are creatures made of stone. They can be found in [[Fracture Hills]] and [[Magma Cone]] in [[Avalar]], and in [[Haunted Tomb]] in the [[Forgotten Worlds]]. Earthshapers can shape the ground to make a lot of mischief.
'''Earthshapers''' are creatures made of stone. They can be found in [[Fracture Hills]] and [[Magma Cone]] in [[Avalar]], and in [[Haunted Tomb]] in the [[Forgotten Worlds]]. Earthshapers can shape the ground to make a lot of mischief.


==Appearances and Ablities==
==Characteristics==
Earthshapers vary in size; the smaller ones are easy to kill while the large ones need special ways to eliminate them.
===Physical Appearances===
In the [[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!|original]] [[Spyro: Year of the Dragon|games]], the Earthshapers from [[Fracture Hills]] and [[Magma Cone]] are greyish, whereas the Earthshapers from [[Haunted Tomb]] are more yellowish with rocks on their back and golden shoulder pad on the left arm.  


The Earthshapers in Haunted Tomb are actually Mummy Earthshapers and can only be killed by their own weapons which are the hot exploding rocks that they throw at their enemies.
In the ''Reiginited Trilogy'', the Earthshapers are the same as the original games but with additional details such as mosses on their back in ''Ripto's Rage!'' and bandages and sarcophagus carcasses on their back in ''Year of the Dragon''.  


==Story==
==Story==
===Ripto's Rage===
===''Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!''===
The Earthshapers in Fracture Hills were annoyed by the [[Satyrs|Satyr]]'s bagpipe music and encased them in stone, which made them unable to move, and the female fauns were imprisoned in their houses. Also when the [[Alchemist (character)|Alchemist]] tries to deliver the potion back to Hunter, these monsters will try to smash the potion. After Spryo leaves the world with the Talisman, the epilogue is shown with the Satyr's playing their music once more, with the Earthshapers, trying hard not to listen. At the end, however, one of the Earthshaper's eyes are turned to green, and he is seen dancing to the Satyr's music, which has calmed him.
The Earthshapers in Fracture Hills were annoyed by the [[Satyr]]'s bagpipe music, and in response, they encased them in stone, which made the Satyrs unable to move, and the female fauns were imprisoned in their houses. Also when the [[Alchemist]] tries to deliver the potion back to Hunter, these monsters will try to smash the potion. After Spyro leaves the world with the Talisman, the epilogue is shown with the Satyr's playing their music once more, with the Earthshapers, trying hard not to listen. In the end, however, one of the Earthshaper's eyes are turned to green, and he began dancing to the Satyr's music, which has calmed him.


In Magma Cone, the Earthshapers have taken over the area. With [[Spyro the Dragon (character)|Spyro]]'s help, the [[Fauns]] were able to kill these beasts, and resume their party.
In [[Magma Cone]], the Earthshapers have taken over the area. With [[Spyro]]'s help, the [[Faun]]s were able to destroy these beasts and resume their party.


In the epilogue, the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills joined the Faun dance troupe.
In the epilogue of the original game, the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills joined the Faun dance troupe.


==Strategy in Fracture Hills==
==Strategy in Fracture Hills==
Some of the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills can only be defeated by charging them into the lava. Approach them with caution, as their pick axe attack speed varies, especially when dealing with more than one. Try jumping away briefly, then charging as they recover from striking the ground. In the area where the [[Alchemist (character)|Alchemist]] and [[Hunter the Cheetah|Hunter]] is, there are seven Earthshapers and there are no nearby lava pools anywhere. Only way to defeat them for good is to first escort the Alchemist safely to Hunter so that the cheetah can be free. Then after he is freed and Spyro has the headbash, they work together to defeat the Earthshapers. Hunter shoots at them with his bow and arrows while Spyro headbashes them to pieces after they fall down.
Some of the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills can only be defeated by charging them into the lava. Approach them with caution, as their pick axe attack speed varies, especially when dealing with more than one. Try jumping away briefly, then charging as they recover from striking the ground. In the area where the Alchemist and [[Hunter the Cheetah|Hunter]] is, there are seven Earthshapers and there are no nearby lava pools anywhere. Only way to defeat them for good is to first escort the Alchemist safely to Hunter so that the cheetah can be free. Then after he is freed and Spyro has the headbash, they work together to defeat the Earthshapers. Hunter shoots at them with his bow and arrows while Spyro headbashes them to pieces after they fall down.


After the end of the game, the Earthshapers can easily be blown to pieces by the [[Superflame|superflame]].
After the end of the game, the Earthshapers can easily be blown to pieces by the [[superflame]].


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==Gallery==
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Earthshaper_CGI_PS1_Render.png|PlayStation 1 CGI render of an Earthshaper
[[Category: Enemies]]
Earthshapers Reignited NicholasKole.jpg|Concept art of the ''Spyro 2'' Earthshapers by [[Nicholas Kole]]
[[Category:Villains Who Don't Speak]]
Mummy Earthshapers Concept MattMossman.jpg|''Spyro Reignited Trilogy'' Mummy Earthshapers concept art by [https://www.mlmossman.com/spyroreignited Mat Mossman]
Mummy Earthshapers Concept MattMossman2.jpg|''Spyro Reignited Trilogy'' Mummy Earthshapers concept art by [https://www.mlmossman.com/spyroreignited Mat Mossman]
Earthshapers Reignited.jpeg|Earthshaper in [[Magma Cone]]
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*In Spyro 2, They are the only enemies that cannot be defeated by the Supercharge.
*When Earthshapers fall onto their backs in the original game, they make a scream are similar to [[Doctor Shemp]]'s.
 
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Latest revision as of 05:08, April 30, 2025

Earthshaper
World Fracture Hills, Magma Cone, Haunted Tomb
First appearance Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (1999)
Latest appearance Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2018)

Earthshapers are creatures made of stone. They can be found in Fracture Hills and Magma Cone in Avalar, and in Haunted Tomb in the Forgotten Worlds. Earthshapers can shape the ground to make a lot of mischief.

Characteristics

Physical Appearances

In the original games, the Earthshapers from Fracture Hills and Magma Cone are greyish, whereas the Earthshapers from Haunted Tomb are more yellowish with rocks on their back and golden shoulder pad on the left arm.

In the Reiginited Trilogy, the Earthshapers are the same as the original games but with additional details such as mosses on their back in Ripto's Rage! and bandages and sarcophagus carcasses on their back in Year of the Dragon.

Story

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

The Earthshapers in Fracture Hills were annoyed by the Satyr's bagpipe music, and in response, they encased them in stone, which made the Satyrs unable to move, and the female fauns were imprisoned in their houses. Also when the Alchemist tries to deliver the potion back to Hunter, these monsters will try to smash the potion. After Spyro leaves the world with the Talisman, the epilogue is shown with the Satyr's playing their music once more, with the Earthshapers, trying hard not to listen. In the end, however, one of the Earthshaper's eyes are turned to green, and he began dancing to the Satyr's music, which has calmed him.

In Magma Cone, the Earthshapers have taken over the area. With Spyro's help, the Fauns were able to destroy these beasts and resume their party.

In the epilogue of the original game, the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills joined the Faun dance troupe.

Strategy in Fracture Hills

Some of the Earthshapers in Fracture Hills can only be defeated by charging them into the lava. Approach them with caution, as their pick axe attack speed varies, especially when dealing with more than one. Try jumping away briefly, then charging as they recover from striking the ground. In the area where the Alchemist and Hunter is, there are seven Earthshapers and there are no nearby lava pools anywhere. Only way to defeat them for good is to first escort the Alchemist safely to Hunter so that the cheetah can be free. Then after he is freed and Spyro has the headbash, they work together to defeat the Earthshapers. Hunter shoots at them with his bow and arrows while Spyro headbashes them to pieces after they fall down.

After the end of the game, the Earthshapers can easily be blown to pieces by the superflame.

Gallery

Trivia

  • In Spyro 2, They are the only enemies that cannot be defeated by the Supercharge.
  • When Earthshapers fall onto their backs in the original game, they make a scream are similar to Doctor Shemp's.