Moldorm

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A Moldorm is an enemy that has appeared in multiple Legend of Zelda games to date. It is usually a small land-dwelling creatures that is like a long worm. In more recent games, it has taken the appearance of a more centiped-like enemy instead of worm-like. In A Link to the Past and in Link's Awakening Moldorms appear as bosses.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, Moldorms appear in Level 2 and in Level 7. They can be defeated by slashing one part of their body at a time, until they have finally been reduced to one piece, at which time a final slash will do them in. In the last dungeon of the game, Moldorms are replaced by a tougher enemy known as a Swamola. these enemies can only be attacked at their head, where Moldorms can br attacked anywhere.

A Link to the Past

Main article: Moldorm (A Link to the Past)

In A Link to the Past, Moldorm is the boss of the Tower of Hera and the reward for this boss' defeat is the Pendant of Wisdom. The battle takes place on a perch in the middle of a large hole, with a hole in the right hand side. Should Link fall he lands on the floor below and is forced to start the fight over. He shows up again as a mini-boss in Ganon's Tower. Moldorm's only weakness is his tail; Strike it with your sword as he passes by. After four hits, Moldorm will start moving faster. It will take a total of six hits to defeat Moldorm.


Link's Awakening

Main article: Moldorm (Link's Awakening)

Moldorm is the Nightmare found within Tail Cave.

Twilight Princess

This is a worm-like enemy that buries beneath the desert sand. Its only attack is to leap up and hit you. Use the Clawshot to pull it to the surface and kill it with one strike of your sword, or wait for it to jump and use the Mortal Draw Hidden Skill.

Phantom Hourglass

Skyward Sword

Moldorms in Skyward Sword can be found exclusively in the Fire Sanctuary. After digging underground with his Mogma Mitts, Link can find them crawling around in a continuous circle. If they spot Link, they'll charge at him immediately, causing a small amount of damage. Their backside is their sole weak point.

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