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| weapon = [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]]<br/>[[Breath of the Wild Two-Handed Weapons|Two-Handed Weapons]] | | weapon = [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]]<br/>[[Breath of the Wild Two-Handed Weapons|Two-Handed Weapons]]<br/>[[Urbosa's Fury]] | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' | ||
| location = [[ | | location = '''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Arbiter's Grounds (Breath of the Wild)|Arbiter's Grounds]]<br/>North [[Dragon's Exile]]<br/>[[Southern Oasis]]<br/>[[Toruma Dunes]]<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Palu Wasteland]] South<br/>[[Toruma Dunes]]<br/>[[East Barrens]]<br/>[[North Gerudo Ruins]] | ||
| reward = Two [[Treasure Chest|Chests]]<br/>[[Molduga Fin]]s<br/>[[Molduga Guts]] | | reward = Two [[Treasure Chest|Chests]]<br/>[[Molduga Fin]]s<br/>[[Molduga Guts]]<br/>[[Molduga Trophy]] | ||
| health = 1,500 HP | |||
| related = [[Molduking]] | | related = [[Molduking]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area.| | {{quote|This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area.|''Breath of the Wild'' in-game description}} | ||
The '''Molduga''' is one of the three main overworld sub-bosses found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'', and one of the six main overworld sub-bosses found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''. | |||
==''Breath of the Wild''== | |||
Found in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]], there are only four known Moldugas. As part of the [[Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass#The Champions' Ballad|Champions' Ballad]] DLC, a [[Molduking]] can also be found. | |||
Defeating all four Molduga and speaking with [[Kilton]] will reward Link with the [[Medal of Honor: Molduga|Medal of Honor]] for this enemy. | Defeating all four Molduga and speaking with [[Kilton]] will reward Link with the [[Medal of Honor: Molduga|Medal of Honor]] for this enemy. | ||
==Strategy== | ===Physiology=== | ||
Molduga are massive monsters, exceeding 15m in length and about 4m in height. Molduga are whale-sized fish-like creatures with vestigial limbs (making them also look salamander-like). They present a characteristic jawbone resembling a shovel or a steam locomotive's cowcatcher front part. Their heads also present a bony hood and a whale-like blowhole, and their tails and spinal fins are made of bone protrusions. Their cries are screech-like and surprisingly high-pitched for a beast of their size. | |||
Molduga swim beneath the desert sands, presenting sand displacement on the surface that indicates their position. Their massive size, swift movements and spectacular breaches from the ground indicate their great strength, and also indicate that the sands of the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]] have a considerably low density for it to move that way. | |||
===Strategy=== | |||
This boss swims underneath the sand, and has extremely good hearing, so if you move quickly it will be alerted and begin to swim to you. The best thing to do here is to stand on land which isn't sand, such as a broken pillar or a rock. You can use its hearing to your advantage though, by standing on a rock and tossing out a [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Bomb]] in its direction. It should notice it, and begin swimming toward it. Once it reaches it, the Molduga will jump out of the sand, swallowing the bomb. At this point, you should detonate the bomb and the boss will fall to the ground, vulnerable to hits. Run up to it and use a powerful two-handed weapon such as a [[Royal Claymore]] to deal great damage. Repeating this a few times will eliminate it quickly. Three uses of [[Urbosa's Fury]] should kill it as well. | This boss swims underneath the sand, and has extremely good hearing, so if you move quickly it will be alerted and begin to swim to you. The best thing to do here is to stand on land which isn't sand, such as a broken pillar or a rock. You can use its hearing to your advantage though, by standing on a rock and tossing out a [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Bomb]] in its direction. It should notice it, and begin swimming toward it. Once it reaches it, the Molduga will jump out of the sand, swallowing the bomb. At this point, you should detonate the bomb and the boss will fall to the ground, vulnerable to hits. Run up to it and use a powerful two-handed weapon such as a [[Royal Claymore]] to deal great damage. Repeating this a few times will eliminate it quickly. Three uses of [[Urbosa's Fury]] should kill it as well. | ||
==Reward== | ===Reward=== | ||
Upon death, the Molduga will explode spectacularly, and drop a large amount of items. These include an array of [[Molduga Fin|Fins]] and [[Molduga Guts|Guts]], as well as two chests, which tend to contain powerful weapons such as a [[Royal Broadsword]] or a [[Royal Halberd]]. | Upon death, the Molduga will make a mortal coil on the surface and explode spectacularly, and drop a large amount of items. These include an array of [[Molduga Fin|Fins]] and [[Molduga Guts|Guts]], as well as two chests, which tend to contain powerful weapons such as a [[Royal Broadsword]] or a [[Royal Halberd]]. | ||
===Locations=== | |||
* The Molduga of the [[Southern Oasis]] is located south of Gerudo Town. | |||
* The Molduga of the [[Toruma Dunes]] blocks access to the four torches which must be list to access the [[Tho Kayu Shrine]]. It's located in the far west of the Gerudo Desert, no[[Gerudo Town]]. | |||
* The Molduga of the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Breath of the Wild)|Arbiter's Grounds]] is located south-southwest of Gerudo Town. | |||
* Directly between the previous two, there's another Molduga, north-east of [[Dragon's Exile]], south-east of Toruma Dunes. | |||
===Trivia=== | |||
*Molduga are the only enemies in the game that drop [[treasure chest]]s upon being defeated. Albeit [[Master Kohga]]'s defeat yields a chest containing the [[Thunder Helm]], Molduga actually ''contain'' chests inside their bodies. | |||
*The locations of the four Molduga form a tilted "L" shape covering the southwest corner of the Wastelands, and it's implied that they form a line guarding the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]], and under it, the [[Great Fairy Tera]] and [[Hawa Koth Shrine]]. | |||
*Molduga are the least common of the base game's 3 sub-bosses, with only four extant individuals. They are also the only sub-boss confined to a single region, and the only sub-bosses present in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]]. Due to their scarcity, they present no variations like other sub-bosses in the base game, the only exception being the DLC-exclusive [[Molduking]]. | |||
*Due to their confinement to desert sands, Molduga are the only enemies in the game whose attacks can be rendered useless solely by Link's position. Even the Molduga's tail whip can be rendered harmless by standing on top of a 2-meter-tall rock. | |||
*Similar to the [[Zora]], Molduga may credit their vulnerability to electric attacks to their possible aquatic origin. This is paradoxical to their environment, however, as most monsters in the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]] are electrical in nature. | |||
*Due to their presence, and the existence of the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]], it's possible that the [[Gerudo Desert (Breath of the Wild)|Gerudo Desert]] used to be underwater in ancient times. | |||
==''Age of Calamity''== | |||
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==''Tears of the Kingdom''== | |||
In ''Tears of the Kingdom'', there are four Molduga found in the [[Gerudo Desert (Tears of the Kingdom)|Gerudo Desert]]. | |||
===Strategy=== | |||
Link does not have the luxury of infinite bombs, but bombs are still a very effective way of defeating the boss. Link should stand on a safe rock or ruins, so he doesn't get gobbled up by the Molduga. From there, he can shoot an [[Arrow]] into the sand nearby. This will cause the Molduga to come on over and jump up from underground. While the Molduga is in the air, Link can shoot an [[Arrow]] fused with a [[Bomb]]. This will cause the Molduga to come tumbling down. Link can then run over and slash away, dealing some damage. Quickly run back before the Molduga is able to awaken. Repeat this process until the Molduga is defeated. | |||
Molduga will leave behind [[Molduga Jaw]]s, [[Molduga Fin]]s, and [[Molduga Guts]] as rewards, as well as a treasure chest. | |||
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{{Listbox|Age of Calamity Enemies}} | |||
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Health | 1,500 HP | |
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"This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area."
The Molduga is one of the three main overworld sub-bosses found in Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity, and one of the six main overworld sub-bosses found in Tears of the Kingdom.
Breath of the Wild
Found in the Gerudo Desert, there are only four known Moldugas. As part of the Champions' Ballad DLC, a Molduking can also be found.
Defeating all four Molduga and speaking with Kilton will reward Link with the Medal of Honor for this enemy.
Physiology
Molduga are massive monsters, exceeding 15m in length and about 4m in height. Molduga are whale-sized fish-like creatures with vestigial limbs (making them also look salamander-like). They present a characteristic jawbone resembling a shovel or a steam locomotive's cowcatcher front part. Their heads also present a bony hood and a whale-like blowhole, and their tails and spinal fins are made of bone protrusions. Their cries are screech-like and surprisingly high-pitched for a beast of their size.
Molduga swim beneath the desert sands, presenting sand displacement on the surface that indicates their position. Their massive size, swift movements and spectacular breaches from the ground indicate their great strength, and also indicate that the sands of the Gerudo Desert have a considerably low density for it to move that way.
Strategy
This boss swims underneath the sand, and has extremely good hearing, so if you move quickly it will be alerted and begin to swim to you. The best thing to do here is to stand on land which isn't sand, such as a broken pillar or a rock. You can use its hearing to your advantage though, by standing on a rock and tossing out a Bomb in its direction. It should notice it, and begin swimming toward it. Once it reaches it, the Molduga will jump out of the sand, swallowing the bomb. At this point, you should detonate the bomb and the boss will fall to the ground, vulnerable to hits. Run up to it and use a powerful two-handed weapon such as a Royal Claymore to deal great damage. Repeating this a few times will eliminate it quickly. Three uses of Urbosa's Fury should kill it as well.
Reward
Upon death, the Molduga will make a mortal coil on the surface and explode spectacularly, and drop a large amount of items. These include an array of Fins and Guts, as well as two chests, which tend to contain powerful weapons such as a Royal Broadsword or a Royal Halberd.
Locations
- The Molduga of the Southern Oasis is located south of Gerudo Town.
- The Molduga of the Toruma Dunes blocks access to the four torches which must be list to access the Tho Kayu Shrine. It's located in the far west of the Gerudo Desert, noGerudo Town.
- The Molduga of the Arbiter's Grounds is located south-southwest of Gerudo Town.
- Directly between the previous two, there's another Molduga, north-east of Dragon's Exile, south-east of Toruma Dunes.
Trivia
- Molduga are the only enemies in the game that drop treasure chests upon being defeated. Albeit Master Kohga's defeat yields a chest containing the Thunder Helm, Molduga actually contain chests inside their bodies.
- The locations of the four Molduga form a tilted "L" shape covering the southwest corner of the Wastelands, and it's implied that they form a line guarding the Gerudo Great Skeleton, and under it, the Great Fairy Tera and Hawa Koth Shrine.
- Molduga are the least common of the base game's 3 sub-bosses, with only four extant individuals. They are also the only sub-boss confined to a single region, and the only sub-bosses present in the Gerudo Desert. Due to their scarcity, they present no variations like other sub-bosses in the base game, the only exception being the DLC-exclusive Molduking.
- Due to their confinement to desert sands, Molduga are the only enemies in the game whose attacks can be rendered useless solely by Link's position. Even the Molduga's tail whip can be rendered harmless by standing on top of a 2-meter-tall rock.
- Similar to the Zora, Molduga may credit their vulnerability to electric attacks to their possible aquatic origin. This is paradoxical to their environment, however, as most monsters in the Gerudo Desert are electrical in nature.
- Due to their presence, and the existence of the Gerudo Great Skeleton, it's possible that the Gerudo Desert used to be underwater in ancient times.
Age of Calamity
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Tears of the Kingdom
In Tears of the Kingdom, there are four Molduga found in the Gerudo Desert.
Strategy
Link does not have the luxury of infinite bombs, but bombs are still a very effective way of defeating the boss. Link should stand on a safe rock or ruins, so he doesn't get gobbled up by the Molduga. From there, he can shoot an Arrow into the sand nearby. This will cause the Molduga to come on over and jump up from underground. While the Molduga is in the air, Link can shoot an Arrow fused with a Bomb. This will cause the Molduga to come tumbling down. Link can then run over and slash away, dealing some damage. Quickly run back before the Molduga is able to awaken. Repeat this process until the Molduga is defeated.
Molduga will leave behind Molduga Jaws, Molduga Fins, and Molduga Guts as rewards, as well as a treasure chest.