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| name    = Octorok
| image  = [[File:Octorok-Art.png]]
| image  = [[File:Octorok-grass.png]]<br>Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| caption = ''Fan Artwork by [http://bmilos.squarespace.com/ Brendan Milos]'' from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
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'''Octoroks''' are a recurring enemy in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' series, being in every game except ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. They highly resemble octopi from the real world (hence the name ''Octo''rok, meaning "eight"). They generally spit rocks, and have been found as both land- and water-dwelling enemies.{{Ref|[http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/o.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]|Octoroks can live either on land or in water. They move under the power of eight squirming legs and shoot rocks at their enemies. On Koholint Island, some Octoroks have developed the ability to fly.}}
'''Octoroks''' are a recurring enemy in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] being in every game except ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. They highly resemble octopi from the real world. They generally spit rocks and have been found as both land- and water-dwelling enemies.{{Ref|[http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/o.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]|Octoroks can live either on land or in water. They move under the power of eight squirming legs and shoot rocks at their enemies. On Koholint Island, some Octoroks have developed the ability to fly.}}


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Octoroks are enemies all around the overworld that shoot rocks at [[Link]], dealing half a heart of damage. Also, upon contact they deal half a [[Heart Container|heart]] of damage. They come in two colors, red and blue. The blue Octoroks take two hits to kill with the [[Wooden Sword]], as opposed to the red variety, which will be defeated with only one swipe of the Wooden Sword.{{Ref|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}52&pid{{=}}518#top_display_media The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual] (US NES Version), pg. 29|A type of octopus that lives above ground. There are two types, red and blue. Watch out for the blue ones. They're mean. They spit out rocks at link.}}{{Ref|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}537&pid{{=}}14996#top_display_media The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual] (US GBA Version), pg. 24|Red and Blue Octoroks are ground dwelling relatives of the octopus. Beware of Blue Octoroks, they'll spit rocks at you.}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Octoroks are enemies all around the Overworld that shoot rocks{{Ref|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}52&pid{{=}}518#top_display_media The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual] (US NES Version), pg. 29|A type of octopus that lives above ground. There are two types, red and blue. Watch out for the blue ones. They're mean. They spit out rocks at Link.}}{{Ref|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}537&pid{{=}}14996#top_display_media The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual] (US GBA Version), pg. 24|Red and Blue Octoroks are ground-dwelling relatives of the octopus. Beware of Blue Octoroks, they'll spit rocks at you.}} at [[Link]]. That attack and contact deal half a heart of damage. They come in two colors, red and blue. The blue Octoroks take two hits to defeat with the [[Wooden Sword]], as opposed to the red variety, which is defeated with only one swipe of the sword.


===The Adventure of Link===
===The Adventure of Link===
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Octoroks once again come in two varieties. The red Octoroks stay in the same place while jumping and spitting rocks. The blue versions are slightly more difficult, as they move toward Link. Defeating a red or blue Octorok rewards the player with 10 and 20 experience points, respectively.
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Octoroks once again come in two varieties.  
====Red Octorok====
Red Octoroks are primarily found in the [[Cave]]s and swamps of [[Western Hyrule]], attacking by leaping in the air and spitting rocks at Link. Red Octoroks yield 10 experience points when defeated.
 
====Blue Octoroks====
Blue Octoroks are found in the deserts of [[Eastern Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|Eastern Hyrule]], on the path to the [[Mountain Town of Darunia]], and on [[Maze Island (The Adventure of Link)|Maze Island]]. Link earns 20 experience points for destroying a Blue Octorok.
 
====Game Data====
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| 1 || 2 |||| 1 || 1 || 1
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| 2 || 2 |||| 2 || .875 || .875
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| 3 || 1 |||| 3 || .625 || .625
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| 4 || 1 |||| 4 || .5 || .5
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| 5 || 1 |||| 5 || .375 || .375
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| 6 || 1 |||| 6 || .375 || .375
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| 7 || 1 |||| 7 || .25 || .25
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| 8 || 1 |||| 8 || .25 || .25
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|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Blue Octorok</big>
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:OctorokBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|75px]]
| width="25%" | Experience Points || width="50%" | 20
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===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
[[File:Octorok-Sprite-3.png|left]]
[[File:Octorok-Sprite-3.png|left]]
Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' are located in eastern [[Hyrule]], near the [[Eastern Palace]]. There are two types of Octoroks in ''A Link to the Past''. The first type is just a normal Octorok, which walks around in a random direction and stops if it sees Link and shoots a projectile out. The second type stops in a random direction and if it spots Link, will shoot multiple projectiles out in a circular fashion.
Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' are located in eastern [[Hyrule]], near the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]]. There are two types of Octoroks in ''A Link to the Past''. The first type walks around until sees Link. When it sees him, the octorok will stop to shoot a projectile. The second type shoots multiple projectiles out in a circular fashion if it spots Link.


Despite their main attack being the actual rock that they shoot out, simply contacting an Octorok will do a full heart of damage, while the rock itself only does a 1/2 heart of damage. One swipe with the [[Fighter's Sword]] will defeat an Octorok.
Despite their primary attack being the actual rock that they shoot out, simply contacting an Octorok does a full heart of damage, while the rock itself only does a 1/2 heart of damage. One swipe with the [[Fighter's Sword]] defeats an Octorok.


===Link's Awakening===
===Link's Awakening===
Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' appear all over [[Koholint Island]] and are some of the most common enemies in the game. If they spot Link, they will shoot a rock in his general direction. They also appear in another form where they have wings, called the [[Winged Octorok]]. Winged Octoroks are less common than the regular Octorok, and even though they have wings, they can't fly especially well. If Link tries to charge at them and attack, they will jump and float in the air for a few seconds.
Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' appear all over [[Koholint Island]] and are some of the most common enemies in the game. If they spot Link, they shoot a rock in his general direction. They also appear in another form where they have wings, called the [[Winged Octorok]]. Winged Octoroks are less common than the regular Octorok. If Link tries to charge at them and attack, they jump and float in the air for a few seconds.


===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
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Octoroks appear as aquatic enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. For this reason they are found in nearly any place that has water. They usually lurk under the surface of the water, but when Link gets within their range, they will pop up and spit rocks at him. If Link gets too close, they will retreat back into the water. They can be defeated with the use of any long ranged weapon or by deflecting the rocks the rocks they spit, with either the [[Hylian Shield|Hylian]] or [[Deku Shield]]s. The [[Mirror Shield]] destroys their projectiles instead of returning them.
Octoroks appear as aquatic enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. For this reason, they are found in nearly any place that has water. They usually lurk under the surface of the water, but when Link gets within their range, they pop up and spit rocks at him. If Link gets too close, they retreat back into the water. They can be defeated with the use of any long-ranged weapon or by deflecting the rocks they spit, with either the [[Hylian Shield|Hylian]] or [[Deku Shield]]. The [[Mirror Shield]] destroys their projectiles instead of returning them.


A larger version of an Octorok called [[Big Octo]] is the mini-boss of [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|Lord Jabu Jabu's belly]].
A larger version of an Octorok called [[Big Octo]] is the mini-boss of [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]].


===Majora's Mask===
===Majora's Mask===
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Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are identical to their ''Ocarina of Time'' counterparts, periodically hopping out of the area in which they sit. They are not a hugely common enemy, but are present in nearly every region of [[Termina]]. These little enemies will shoot rocks at Link when he is in range, which can be deflected by all shields except for the Mirror Shield. Unlike in ''Ocarina of Time'', these Octoroks take two hits to kill. A new feature added to this game is that Octoroks can be made into floating platforms if frozen with ice arrows. They can be killed with the [[Hero's Bow]], or any projectile weapon.
Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are identical to their ''Ocarina of Time'' counterparts, periodically hopping out of the area in which they sit. They are not a hugely common enemy but are present in nearly every region of [[Termina]]. These little enemies shoot rocks at Link when he is in range, which can be deflected by all Shields except for the Mirror Shield. Unlike in ''Ocarina of Time'', these Octoroks take two hits to defeat. A new feature added to this game is that Octoroks can be made into floating platforms if frozen with [[Ice Arrow]]s. They can be defeated with the [[Hero's Bow]], or any projectile weapon.


There are bigger variations of the standard Octorok called a [[Big Octo]]. These large enemies block paths in the [[Southern Swamp]] when it is filled with poison. They can be killed by either taking the boat ride and crashing into them, or using projectile weapons to attack them. They take only one hit to kill. Big Octos will suck Link in and spit him out, dealing a large amount of damage. Taking a picture of one for the Pictograph guy will grant you 20 [[Rupee]]s.
There are bigger variations of the standard Octorok called a [[Big Octo]]. These large enemies block paths in the [[Southern Swamp]] when it is filled with poison. They can be defeated by either taking the boat ride and crashing into them or using projectile weapons to attack them. They take only one hit to defeat. Big Octos suck Link in and spit him out, dealing a large amount of damage. Taking a pictograph of one for the [[Swamp Tourist Center Guide|Tourist Guide]] grants Link 20 [[Rupee]]s.


===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
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====Rock Octorok====
====Rock Octorok====
The Rock Octoroks live in the Forest Haven and Forbidden Woods. Like their name implies, their only method of attacking is to spit rocks at Link when provoked. These rocks can be easily deflected by using Link's shield, killing them in the process. Link can also kill them with projectile weapons like the [[Boomerang]] or the [[Hero's Bow]]. It is impossible to kill them with just Link's sword, as they will dive under the water if he gets too close.
The Rock Octoroks live in the Forest Haven and Forbidden Woods. Like their name implies, their only method of attacking is to spit rocks at Link when provoked. These rocks can be easily deflected by using Link's Shield, defeating them in the process. Link can also defeat them with projectile weapons like the [[Boomerang]] or the [[Hero's Bow]]. It is impossible to defeat them with just Link's Sword, as they dive under the water if he gets too close.


====Bomb Octorok====
====Bomb Octorok====
Bomb Octoroks are only found in the Great Sea, though there are a large amount of them. As their name implies, they shoot bombs at Link instead of rocks, which, naturally, cannot be deflected with the shield. Link can defeat them with the Bow, the Boomerang, or simply using [[Bomb]]s. He could also just avoid them altogether.
Bomb Octoroks are only found in the Great Sea, though there are a large amount of them. As their name implies, they shoot Bombs at Link instead of rocks, which, naturally, cannot be deflected with the Shield. Link can defeat them with the Bow, the Boomerang, or simply using [[Bomb]]s. Link could also just avoid them altogether.


====Big Octo====
====Big Octo====
{{Main|Big Octo}}
{{Main|Big Octo}}
Big Octos are much bigger than normal Octoroks, and also do not attack the same way. They are only found in specific areas around the [[Great Sea]], and have either 4, 8, or 12 eyes. If there is a random flock of seagulls flying around one spot in the sea, there is a [[Big Octo]] there. Once Link approaches one, a whirlpool will surround him, and the Octo will rise out of the water. The eyes can be killed with either the [[Bomb]]s, the Bow, or the Boomerang. Using the Boomerang requires the most hits, and the Bombs take only one. If Link is not fast enough, the Big Octo will suck him in and spit him out to a random island.
Big Octos are much bigger than normal Octoroks, and also do not attack the same way. They are only found in specific areas around the [[Great Sea]], and have either 4, 8, or 12 eyes. If there is a random flock of [[Seagull]]s flying around one spot in the sea, there is a [[Big Octo]] there. Once Link approaches one, a whirlpool surrounds him, and the Big Octo rises out of the water. The eyes can be defeated with either the [[Bomb]]s, the Bow, or the Boomerang. Using the Boomerang requires the most hits, and the Bombs take only one. If Link is not fast enough, the Big Octo sucks him in and spits him out to a random island.


===The Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===
The Octoroks from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' are much like the original ones. They are red and wander around in [[Hyrule Field]]. They shoot rocks at Link and can be dealt with by shooting arrows, bombing or just slashing them with Link's sword. The boss in the [[Temple of Droplets]] is a normal Octorok, since Link was minimized the enemy appears to be huge.
The Octoroks from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' are much like the original ones. They are red and wander around in [[Hyrule Field]]. They shoot rocks at Link and can be dealt with by shooting arrows, bombing or just slashing them with Link's Sword. The boss in the [[Temple of Droplets]] is a normal Octorok, since Link was minimized the enemy appears to be huge.


On contact, the Octorok deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage.
On contact, the Octorok deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage.
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===Phantom Hourglass===
===Phantom Hourglass===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Octoroks return to their land-based appearance from ''The Legend of Zelda''. They are small red ball-like monsters with 4 small legs and they move around on land, shooting rocks at random intervals. Some stay in one strategic place (sometimes unreachable, serving as more of an obstacle than an enemy) and shoot rocks forward at regular intervals. They can be defeated with any weapon, except the boomerang which only stuns them. They are found throughout most of the game, but are present in large quantities in the [[Temple of Courage]], where the [[Bow#Phantom Hourglass|bow]] is found.
====Octorok====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Octoroks return to their land-based appearance from ''The Legend of Zelda''. They are small red ball-like monsters with four small legs and they move around on land, shooting rocks at random intervals. Some stay in one strategic place (sometimes unreachable, serving as more of an obstacle than an enemy) and shoot rocks forward at regular intervals. They can be defeated with any weapon, except the Boomerang which only stuns them. They are found throughout most of the game, but are present in large quantities in the [[Temple of Courage]], where the [[Bow#Phantom Hourglass|bow]] is found.
 
====Ocean Octorok====
Ocean Octoroks are water based variations of the Octorok. They can be annoying at times, especially when encountered in the fog. They stay close to the water and dive under repeatedly, shooting rocks when they reemerge. A single, well-aimed cannon strike will defeat them.


===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
There are two kinds of Octoroks in this ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.
There are two kinds of Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.


====Octorok====
====Octorok====
These kinds appear in grassy areas and the [[Take 'Em All On]] challenge. They will continuously shoot rocks and sometimes may shoot unexpectedly at Link while he is off-screen. They are easily defeated with Link's sword.
Normal octoroks appear in grassy areas, dungeons, and the [[Take 'Em All On]] challenge. They continuously shoot rocks and sometimes may shoot unexpectedly at Link while he is off-screen. The rocks can be deflected with Link's shield. Octoroks are easily defeated with Link's Sword.


====Ocean Octorok====
====Ocean Octorok====
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These appear underwater in the [[Ocean Realm]]. They may shoot ink at Link, causing them to mess up the map and leaving Link to clean it off. They can be defeated with the [[Cannon]].
These appear underwater in the [[Ocean Realm]]. They may shoot ink at Link, causing them to mess up the map and leaving Link to clean it off. They can be defeated with the [[Cannon]].


===Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===
Octoroks are now land creatures and they seem to resemble their counterparts from older 2D Zelda titles. They also have some similarities to [[Deku Scrub]]s from previous Zelda games. Octoroks will shoot rocks towards Link, but whenever Link comes close, they will hide under patches of grass or rock. In order to defeat an Octorok, Link can deflect the rocks back by lunging his shield forward knocking the rock back towards the enemy. Link can also use the whip to pull the Octorok up from underground for a short period of time, allowing him to slash away with his sword.
Octoroks are now land creatures and they seem to resemble their counterparts from older 2D ''Zelda'' titles. They also have some similarities to [[Deku Scrub]]s from previous ''Zelda'' games. Octoroks shoot rocks toward Link, but whenever Link comes close, they hide under patches of grass or rock. In order to defeat an Octorok, Link can deflect the rocks back by lunging his shield forward knocking the rock back towards the enemy. Link can also use the [[Whip]] to pull the Octorok up from underground for a short period of time, allowing him to slash away with the Sword.


====Octorok (Grass)====
====Octorok (Grass)====
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[[File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|right]]Octorok (grass) are octopus-like creatures that hide beneath shrub-like camouflage. When Link comes close to the Octorok it spits out a rock that can easily be deflected with a shield bash or with Link's Sword. They can also be defeted by using the whip to pull them out of the ground, then slashing at them with your Sword.
[[File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|right]]Octorok (Grass) are octopus-like creatures that hide beneath shrub-like camouflage. When Link comes close to the Octorok, it spits out a rock that can easily be deflected with a shield bash or with Link's Sword. They can also be defeated by using the Whip to pull them out of the ground, then slashing at them with the Sword.


====Octorok (Rock)====
====Octorok (Rock)====
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Very similar to its Grass counterpart, the Octorok (Rock) shoots projectile rocks at Link form a distance which he must deflect using his shield or sword. This version of the Octorok resides in the [[Lanayru Province]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Unlike its counterpart, this Octorok has a mushroom-shaped rock atop its head, which it can hide under if Link ventures too close.
Very similar to its Grass counterpart, the Octorok (Rock) shoots projectile rocks at Link from a distance which he must deflect using his Shield or Sword. This version of the Octorok resides in the [[Lanayru Province]]. Unlike its counterpart, this Octorok has a mushroom-shaped rock atop its head, which it can hide under if Link ventures too close.


====Octorok (Sky)====
====Octorok (Sky)====
These pink Octoroks live in [[The Sky]] around [[Skyloft]], dwelling on the floating rocks spitting projectiles at Link as he flies by on his [[Loftwing]]. These kinds are much bigger than their land-dwelling counterparts, and can be defeated by charging at them on the Loftwing.
These pink Octoroks live in [[The Sky]] around [[Skyloft]], dwelling on the floating rocks spitting projectiles at Link as he flies by on his [[Loftwing]]. These kinds are much bigger than their land-dwelling counterparts, and can be defeated by charging at them on the Loftwing.
===Tri Force Heroes===
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===Breath of the Wild===
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In this game, Octoroks have much better aim, and are more dangerous than before. However, they have low hitpoints and are easily defeated with even the most weak weapons. There are multiple types of Octoroks. [[File:rsz_1botw_forest_octorok_model.png|right]]


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
===Link: The Faces of Evil===
===Link: The Faces of Evil===
In this game, Octorok's are rather large octopus like creatures that live in [[Firestone Lake]] and [[Fortress Centrum]]. They will shoot rocks out of their mouth towards Link. Octorok's will patrol small areas, but will always turn towards Link when he is nearby. They have rather large defense, so it takes multiple sword slashes to defeat them. A better method is to toss a single bomb towards the Octorok to defeat it. Octorok's will always leave behind a valuable blue [[Rupee|ruby]] as their spoil.  
In this game, Octorok's are rather large octopus-like creatures that live in Firestone Lake and Fortress Centrum. They shoot rocks out of their mouth toward Link. Octoroks patrol small areas, but always turn towards Link when he is nearby. They have a rather large defense, so it takes multiple sword slashes to defeat them. A better method is to toss a single Bomb towards the Octorok to defeat it. Octoroks always leave behind a valuable Blue [[Rupee|Ruby]] as their spoil.  


===Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon===
===Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon===
Octorok can be found in only in [[Tykogi Tower]]. They look like and act the same as the did in ''Link: The Faces of Evil''.  
Octorok can be found in only in Tykogi Tower. They look like and act the same as the did in ''Link: The Faces of Evil''.  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Beta [[Octorok]]s from a very early version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' are similar to the original Octorok's design from 2D Zelda titles.
* Beta [[Octorok]]s from a very early version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' are similar to the original Octorok's design from 2D ''Zelda'' titles.


==See also==
==See Also==
* [[Big Octo]]
* [[Big Octo]]
* [[Winged Octorok]]
* [[Winged Octorok]]
* [[Octoballon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Octorok-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' Game Manual.
File:Octorok-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' Game Manual
File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]].
File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]
File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Art.png|Blue Octorok Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]].
File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Art.png|Blue Octorok Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]
File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Octorok-Art-AOL.png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
File:Octorok-Art-AOL.png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:OctorokRed-Sprite-AOL.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
File:OctorokRed-Sprite-AOL.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:OctorokBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
File:OctorokBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Octorok-Sprite-1.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:Octorok-Sprite-1.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Octorok-Sprite-2.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:Octorok-Sprite-2.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Octorok-LA-Sprite.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.
File:Octorok-LA-Sprite.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
File:Octorok(OOT).png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
File:Octorok(OOT).png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Octorok-Beta-OOT.jpg|Octorok model in beta version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
File:Octorok-Beta-OOT.jpg|Octorok Model in Beta version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Octorok-Red-Oracle-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.
File:Octorok.png|Octorok Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Octorok-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.
File:Octorok-2.png|Octorok Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Octorok-TMC.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
File:Octorok-Art.png|''Fan Artwork by [http://bmilos.squarespace.com/ Brendan Milos]'' from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Octorok-Figurine.png|Octorok Figurine from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
File:Octorok-Red-Oracle-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Octorok-Fan-Artwork.png|Fan Artwork of an Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' created by [http://timoteilol.deviantart.com/ timoteilol].
File:Octorok-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|Octorok Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.
File:Octorok-TMC.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Octorok-CDi.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''.
File:Octorok-Figurine.png|Octorok Figurine from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:PH-Octorok.png|Octorok  from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
File:Octorok-Fan-Artwork.png|Fan Artwork of an Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' created by [http://timoteilol.deviantart.com/ timoteilol]
File:Octorok_ST.png|''An Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'''
File:Octorok-grass.png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|Octorok Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Octorok-CDi.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''
File:rsz_1botw_forest_octorok_model.png| Forest Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:La19-octorok.png|''Official Artwork of an Octorok [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|Link's Awakening (2019)]]''
File:Octorok-LA.png|''Octorok from [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|Link's Awakening (2019)]]''
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Red
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Maze Island
A Link to the Past
Red
Caves in Western Hyrule
Death Mountain
Midoro Swamp
Moruge Swamp
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Maze Island
Link's Awakening
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Ocarina of Time
Zora's River
Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Lake Hylia
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Forest Temple
Majora's Mask
Southern Swamp
Great Bay Temple
Ikana Canyon
Oracle of Seasons
Overworld
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Overworld
>The Wind Waker
Forest Haven
Great Sea
The Minish Cap
Overworld
Fusing Kinstones
Phantom Hourglass
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Caves
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Link's Awakening
1-2 Heart.png Contact
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Ocarina of Time
1-4 Heart.png Rock
Oracle of Seasons & Ages
Blue Octorok
1-2 Heart.png Contact
1-2 Heart.png Rock
Red Octorok
1-4 Heart.png Contact
1-2 Heart.png Rock

Effective
Weapons

Link's Awakening
All weapons - 1 hit
Oracle of Seasons & Ages
Blue Octorok
Sword - 2 hits
Red Octorok
Sword - 1 hit
In General
Sword
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Projectiles

In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 オクタロック
France Française Octorok
Spain Español Octorok
Germany Deutsch Oktorok
Italy Italiana Octorok

Octoroks are a recurring enemy in The Legend of Zelda series being in every game except Twilight Princess. They highly resemble octopi from the real world. They generally spit rocks and have been found as both land- and water-dwelling enemies.[1]

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, Octoroks are enemies all around the Overworld that shoot rocks[2][3] at Link. That attack and contact deal half a heart of damage. They come in two colors, red and blue. The blue Octoroks take two hits to defeat with the Wooden Sword, as opposed to the red variety, which is defeated with only one swipe of the sword.

The Adventure of Link

In The Adventure of Link, Octoroks once again come in two varieties.

Red Octorok

Red Octoroks are primarily found in the Caves and swamps of Western Hyrule, attacking by leaping in the air and spitting rocks at Link. Red Octoroks yield 10 experience points when defeated.

Blue Octoroks

Blue Octoroks are found in the deserts of Eastern Hyrule, on the path to the Mountain Town of Darunia, and on Maze Island. Link earns 20 experience points for destroying a Blue Octorok.

Game Data

Red Octorok
OctorokRed-Sprite-AOL.png Experience Points 10
Item Drop Blue Magic Jar or 50 exp Point Bag
Enemy Habitat Caves, Deserts, and Swamps of Western Hyrule
Death Mountain
Combat Data
Blue Octorok
OctorokBlue-Sprite-AOL.png Experience Points 20
Item Drop Blue Magic Jar or 50 exp Point Bag
Enemy Habitat Deserts of Northeastern Hyrule
Maze Island
Combat Data

A Link to the Past

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Octoroks in A Link to the Past are located in eastern Hyrule, near the Eastern Palace. There are two types of Octoroks in A Link to the Past. The first type walks around until sees Link. When it sees him, the octorok will stop to shoot a projectile. The second type shoots multiple projectiles out in a circular fashion if it spots Link.

Despite their primary attack being the actual rock that they shoot out, simply contacting an Octorok does a full heart of damage, while the rock itself only does a 1/2 heart of damage. One swipe with the Fighter's Sword defeats an Octorok.

Link's Awakening

Octoroks in Link's Awakening appear all over Koholint Island and are some of the most common enemies in the game. If they spot Link, they shoot a rock in his general direction. They also appear in another form where they have wings, called the Winged Octorok. Winged Octoroks are less common than the regular Octorok. If Link tries to charge at them and attack, they jump and float in the air for a few seconds.

Ocarina of Time

Artwork of Octorok from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask


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Octorok
Bounce back the rocks they spit
at you!

Octoroks appear as aquatic enemies in Ocarina of Time. For this reason, they are found in nearly any place that has water. They usually lurk under the surface of the water, but when Link gets within their range, they pop up and spit rocks at him. If Link gets too close, they retreat back into the water. They can be defeated with the use of any long-ranged weapon or by deflecting the rocks they spit, with either the Hylian or Deku Shield. The Mirror Shield destroys their projectiles instead of returning them.

A larger version of an Octorok called Big Octo is the mini-boss of Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly.

Majora's Mask

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You know about the Octorok,
right? All you have to do is
deflect that rock it spits out.

Octoroks in Majora's Mask are identical to their Ocarina of Time counterparts, periodically hopping out of the area in which they sit. They are not a hugely common enemy but are present in nearly every region of Termina. These little enemies shoot rocks at Link when he is in range, which can be deflected by all Shields except for the Mirror Shield. Unlike in Ocarina of Time, these Octoroks take two hits to defeat. A new feature added to this game is that Octoroks can be made into floating platforms if frozen with Ice Arrows. They can be defeated with the Hero's Bow, or any projectile weapon.

There are bigger variations of the standard Octorok called a Big Octo. These large enemies block paths in the Southern Swamp when it is filled with poison. They can be defeated by either taking the boat ride and crashing into them or using projectile weapons to attack them. They take only one hit to defeat. Big Octos suck Link in and spit him out, dealing a large amount of damage. Taking a pictograph of one for the Tourist Guide grants Link 20 Rupees.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

These Octoroks come in two colors, red and blue, and they still shoot rocks at Link. Red Octoroks are generally weaker and defeated with one hit of Link's Sword. Blue variations are stronger and take two hits.

The Wind Waker

Octoroks in The Wind Waker seem much larger than in previous 3D titles, but they can be defeated in much the same way. They are water-dwelling enemies that live in the Forest Haven, the Forbidden Woods and the Great Sea. They come in three different variations: Rock Octorok, Bomb Octorok and Big Octo.

Rock Octorok

The Rock Octoroks live in the Forest Haven and Forbidden Woods. Like their name implies, their only method of attacking is to spit rocks at Link when provoked. These rocks can be easily deflected by using Link's Shield, defeating them in the process. Link can also defeat them with projectile weapons like the Boomerang or the Hero's Bow. It is impossible to defeat them with just Link's Sword, as they dive under the water if he gets too close.

Bomb Octorok

Bomb Octoroks are only found in the Great Sea, though there are a large amount of them. As their name implies, they shoot Bombs at Link instead of rocks, which, naturally, cannot be deflected with the Shield. Link can defeat them with the Bow, the Boomerang, or simply using Bombs. Link could also just avoid them altogether.

Big Octo

Main article: Big Octo

Big Octos are much bigger than normal Octoroks, and also do not attack the same way. They are only found in specific areas around the Great Sea, and have either 4, 8, or 12 eyes. If there is a random flock of Seagulls flying around one spot in the sea, there is a Big Octo there. Once Link approaches one, a whirlpool surrounds him, and the Big Octo rises out of the water. The eyes can be defeated with either the Bombs, the Bow, or the Boomerang. Using the Boomerang requires the most hits, and the Bombs take only one. If Link is not fast enough, the Big Octo sucks him in and spits him out to a random island.

The Minish Cap

The Octoroks from The Minish Cap are much like the original ones. They are red and wander around in Hyrule Field. They shoot rocks at Link and can be dealt with by shooting arrows, bombing or just slashing them with Link's Sword. The boss in the Temple of Droplets is a normal Octorok, since Link was minimized the enemy appears to be huge.

On contact, the Octorok deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage. When the Octorok's rock projectile hits Link, it deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage.

Octorok
Octorok-Figurine.png Appears in various areas. There are red and blue ones. They've appeared in every Zelda game to date. They spit rocks, so careful!

Phantom Hourglass

Octorok

In Phantom Hourglass, Octoroks return to their land-based appearance from The Legend of Zelda. They are small red ball-like monsters with four small legs and they move around on land, shooting rocks at random intervals. Some stay in one strategic place (sometimes unreachable, serving as more of an obstacle than an enemy) and shoot rocks forward at regular intervals. They can be defeated with any weapon, except the Boomerang which only stuns them. They are found throughout most of the game, but are present in large quantities in the Temple of Courage, where the bow is found.

Ocean Octorok

Ocean Octoroks are water based variations of the Octorok. They can be annoying at times, especially when encountered in the fog. They stay close to the water and dive under repeatedly, shooting rocks when they reemerge. A single, well-aimed cannon strike will defeat them.

Spirit Tracks

There are two kinds of Octoroks in Spirit Tracks.

Octorok

Normal octoroks appear in grassy areas, dungeons, and the Take 'Em All On challenge. They continuously shoot rocks and sometimes may shoot unexpectedly at Link while he is off-screen. The rocks can be deflected with Link's shield. Octoroks are easily defeated with Link's Sword.

Ocean Octorok

Main article: Ocean Octorok

These appear underwater in the Ocean Realm. They may shoot ink at Link, causing them to mess up the map and leaving Link to clean it off. They can be defeated with the Cannon.

Skyward Sword

Octoroks are now land creatures and they seem to resemble their counterparts from older 2D Zelda titles. They also have some similarities to Deku Scrubs from previous Zelda games. Octoroks shoot rocks toward Link, but whenever Link comes close, they hide under patches of grass or rock. In order to defeat an Octorok, Link can deflect the rocks back by lunging his shield forward knocking the rock back towards the enemy. Link can also use the Whip to pull the Octorok up from underground for a short period of time, allowing him to slash away with the Sword.

Octorok (Grass)

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Octorok (Grass) are octopus-like creatures that hide beneath shrub-like camouflage. When Link comes close to the Octorok, it spits out a rock that can easily be deflected with a shield bash or with Link's Sword. They can also be defeated by using the Whip to pull them out of the ground, then slashing at them with the Sword.

Octorok (Rock)

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Very similar to its Grass counterpart, the Octorok (Rock) shoots projectile rocks at Link from a distance which he must deflect using his Shield or Sword. This version of the Octorok resides in the Lanayru Province. Unlike its counterpart, this Octorok has a mushroom-shaped rock atop its head, which it can hide under if Link ventures too close.

Octorok (Sky)

These pink Octoroks live in The Sky around Skyloft, dwelling on the floating rocks spitting projectiles at Link as he flies by on his Loftwing. These kinds are much bigger than their land-dwelling counterparts, and can be defeated by charging at them on the Loftwing.

Tri Force Heroes

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Breath of the Wild

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In this game, Octoroks have much better aim, and are more dangerous than before. However, they have low hitpoints and are easily defeated with even the most weak weapons. There are multiple types of Octoroks.

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Non-Canon Appearances

Link: The Faces of Evil

In this game, Octorok's are rather large octopus-like creatures that live in Firestone Lake and Fortress Centrum. They shoot rocks out of their mouth toward Link. Octoroks patrol small areas, but always turn towards Link when he is nearby. They have a rather large defense, so it takes multiple sword slashes to defeat them. A better method is to toss a single Bomb towards the Octorok to defeat it. Octoroks always leave behind a valuable Blue Ruby as their spoil.

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

Octorok can be found in only in Tykogi Tower. They look like and act the same as the did in Link: The Faces of Evil.

Trivia

  • Beta Octoroks from a very early version of Ocarina of Time are similar to the original Octorok's design from 2D Zelda titles.

See Also

Gallery

References

  1. "Octoroks can live either on land or in water. They move under the power of eight squirming legs and shoot rocks at their enemies. On Koholint Island, some Octoroks have developed the ability to fly.", The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia
  2. "A type of octopus that lives above ground. There are two types, red and blue. Watch out for the blue ones. They're mean. They spit out rocks at Link.", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual (US NES Version), pg. 29
  3. "Red and Blue Octoroks are ground-dwelling relatives of the octopus. Beware of Blue Octoroks, they'll spit rocks at you.", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual (US GBA Version), pg. 24

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