Mole
"These characters block Link’s path. Thump them once on the head and then move on."
Mole are a type of Barrier enemy that appears in A Link to the Past.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
Mole first appear within the Dark Palace. They are stationary barriers that block Link from progressing onward. These Moles sometimes block off nearby ledges, pathways within rooms, or large Treasure Chests. Link cannot do anything to get by these barriers initially, but once he acquires the Magic Hammer, he can pound on these Moles. Once a Mole has been hit with the hammer, Link will be able to walk on the block where the Mole previously stood.
Trivia
The method of defeating a Mole could very well be an ode to the Whac-A-Mole arcade machine, since it requires use of the Magic Hammer.
Gallery
Mole from A Link to the Past.
