Gohmas

Gohmas are mini-bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Multiple Gohmas appear as the mini-bosses of Catfish's Maw, the fifth dungeon. As is traditional for the species, Gohma's appearance is that of a large arachnid with one eye. They also appear again in Turtle Rock.

Strategy

Link is outnumbered when he finds the Gohmas in the dungeon. Their eyes, their only vulnerable point, open and close, making them difficult to strike; when the eyes are open, they fire projectiles at Link. The Hookshot is effective against the open eyes and can reduce the Gohmas' ability to attack. Link can also use arrows to do damage when a Gohma's eye is open.