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The Dangers of Nibel are hazardous entities of the forest that can damage or even vanquish Ori if contact is made. Some dangers can be found all over the blind forest (such as spikes), while others are native only to certain areas (like Lava). But, indigenous or not, each danger exists for a sole purpose: to harm Ori.

Thorns
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Thorns are ubiquitous and probably one of the most common threats of the blind forest. They can be found at the bottom of pits, hidden inconspicuously among patches of grass, or growing on the sides of walls. Usually they are used to increase an activity's difficulty, as they are very easy to run or jump into. There are some thorns, however, that can be destroyed by Sein's light; these will glow a toxic purple or magenta. Permanent thorns are mostly either orange or brown, and are unaffected by attacks.
Spikes
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Spikes are much like thorns, except oftentimes they deal more damage (some can even cause Instant death).
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Water
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Ori looming over unclean water, before entering the Ginso Tree

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Ori surrounded by clean water, right after leaving the Ginso Tree

Water is a partial hazard, as is not always harmful to Ori. At the start of the game, all water is harmful, and Ori will lose one life cell per second if they touch it. It has a purple hue, indicating the danger.

After restoring the Ginso Tree, the water in all of Nibel has been cleansed, and it turns clear. As a result, it does not instantly harm Ori. Rather, Ori will slowly lose air when submerged. When the air meter is empty, Ori's health will drop by one at around one per second, eventually resulting in a death. The air meter is brought to max immediately when Ori is above the surface, however any health lost does not regenerate. If the player has unlocked the "Water Breath" ability, then Ori's air meter will not drop, and no health will be lost.

There is also a place where Ori cannot swim, even after clearing waters, just before the entrance to Mount Horu. The water is yellow and bubbling, and Ori dies instantly if he touches it.

Lava
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Lava is an environmental hazard. It is only found in and around Mount Horu. Lava causes an Instant death to Ori. As Ori travels through Horu, the lava is slowly cleared out, allowing access to the final sequence.
Rotating spikes
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Rotating spikes in Spirit Caverns

Rotating spikes are mace-like contraptions that rotate either clockwise or counter-clockwise. As they rotate, they leave a trail of purple hue. They hinder Ori's progress while moving a boulder and deal damage when in contact. They are only found in the Spirit Caverns and Hollow Grove.
Super-Heated Surface
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There are two forms of super-heated surfaces. The first is found in Horu Fields. This kind causes Instant death to Ori. This hazard is static, eaning it cannot be destroyed or moved. The second form is found in Mount Horu itself. This form heats up" when Ori stands on it, and will harm Ori one point of health for every second.
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Lasers
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Lasers are a beam of vertical or horizontal light that can kill the player with one touch, making them more dangerous than some other hazards, but also less common. Lasers can be found in the Misty Woods, which are green, Mount Horu, which are orange, and Sorrow Pass, which are yellow. Some lasers, such as the ones found in Moon Grotto, will periodically turn on and off, but others will be on all the time, like the ones in the Misty Woods, which need the player to move objects to block the lasers. Some lasers can even be fired from enemies, like the Guardian Stone.
Ice breaths
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Dangerous light breaths during the Forlorn Ruins escape

Ice breaths are cold gusts of wind that harm Ori. They are found in Forlorn Ruins, and they only appear in the escape of Forlorn Ruins. They turn on and off periodically. Ice breaths are light blue and transparent. They are fired from openings made of ice.
Enemies
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Main article: Enemies of Nibel
Kuro
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Main article: Kuro
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