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{{Infobox|enemy
{{Enemy
| image  = [[File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art.png]]
|name    = River Zora
| caption = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' Game Manual
|image  = [[File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art.png|200px]]<br>''Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda]]'' Game Manual
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
|game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
| location = <u>'''''The Legend of Zelda'''''</u><br/>{{Hide|[[Overworld]]}}<br/><u>'''''A Link to the Past'''''</u><br/>{{Hide|[[Lake Hylia]]<br/>[[Waterfall of Wishing]]<br/>[[Zora's Waterfall]]}}<br/><u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>{{Hide|[[Overworld]]}}<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''</u><br/><u>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''</u><br/><u>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''</u>
----''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]''<br>''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''
| threat = 3
|habitat = '''''The Legend of Zelda'''''<br>[[Overworld]]
| attack = <u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/>{{H|0.5}} Fireball<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/>{{H|0.5}} Fireball<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''</u><br/>{{H|0.5}} Contact<br/>{{H|0.5}} Fireball
----'''''A Link to the Past'''''<br>[[Lake Hylia]]<br>[[Waterfall of Wishing]]<br>[[Zora's Waterfall]]
| weapon  = <u>'''''A Link to the Past'''''</u><br/>[[Ice Rod]]<br/>[[Bombos Medallion]]<br/>[[Fire Rod]]<br/><u>'''''Link's Awakening'''''</u><br/>All weapons - 1 hit<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''</u><br/>[[Sword]] - 2 hits<br/><u>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''</u><br/>[[Sword]] - 2 hits<br/><u>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''</u><br/>[[Bow]]<br/>[[Hammer]]<br/>[[Tornado Rod]]<br/>[[Bomb]]s
----'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br>
----'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br>
----'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br>
----'''''The Faces of Evil'''''<br>[[Hermit Flat]]<br>[[Ganon's Lair]]
----'''''The Wand of Gamelon'''''<br>[[Gohiyan Ship]]<br>[[Shutoy Lake]]<br>[[Dodamai Palace]]
|weapon  = [[Ice Rod]]<br>[[Bombos Medallion]]
}}
}}


'''River Zoras''', also known as '''Zola''' are one of the two types of [[Zora]]s, being the wild and less civilized of the two. Instead of being characters that can be interacted with, River Zoras serve as an enemy type in a multitude of titles.<ref>''"Zola is the name given to any female Zora who turns against Hylians and chooses to live a life of violence. They normally hide underwater, then spit fireballs at anyone who walks by."'' — ([http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/z.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]).</ref>
'''River Zoras''', or '''Zola'''{{Ref|[http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/z.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]|Zola is the name given to any female Zora who turns against Hylians and chooses to live a life of violence. They normally hide underwater, then spit fireballs at anyone who walks by.}} for the females, are one of the two types of [[Zora]]s, being the wild and less civilized of the two. While some River Zora are characters who can be interacted with, River Zoras typically serve as an enemy type in a multitude of titles.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
Zola, as they are known in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', can be found mostly on the eastern side of the Overworld. Found only in the lakes and oceans of [[Hyrule]], they are almost impossible to defeat early in the game, and are better off avoided. If a Zola does happen to come near the edge of the land they can be defeated by two hits with the [[Wooden Sword]]. They will shoot a laser beam from the water that will take half a heart of damage. Unlike most enemies in the game there is only one variation of Zola.


===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
[[File:Zora-Sprite-1.png|left]]River Zora appear in [[Lake Hylia]], [[Zora's Waterfall]], and the long River that connects these two bodies of water. Much like their appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda'', River Zora will pop up from underwater and shoot fireballs towards Link. Link's [[Fighter's Shield]] won't be able to sustain these fire attacks, but either the [[Red Shield]] or the [[Mirror Shield]] can block them.  
[[File:Zora-Sprite-1.png|left]]River Zora appear in [[Lake Hylia]], [[Zora's Waterfall]], and the long River that connects these two bodies of water. Much like their appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda'', River Zora will pop up from underwater and shoot fireballs towards Link. Link's [[Fighter's Shield]] won't be able to sustain these fire attacks, but either the [[Fire Shield]] or the [[Mirror Shield]] can block them.  


While in Zora's Lake, some of the River Zora will pop up on shallow water. These Zora will then try walking towards Link instead of spitting fireballs. This shows that the Zora actually have feet that they can walk on, unlike the tails that are shown in the official artwork for ''A Link to the Past''. Link can stun these walking Zora with one sword slash and continue then finish them off with additional strikes.
While in Zora's Lake, some of the River Zora will pop up on shallow water. These Zora will then try walking towards Link instead of spitting fireballs. This shows that the Zora actually have feet that they can walk on, unlike the tails that are shown in the official artwork for ''A Link to the Past''. Link can stun these walking Zora with one sword slash and continue then finish them off with additional strikes.


The River Zora are found all over Zora's Lake and Link will need to navigate this area to reach [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]]. It is here that Link will purchase the [[Flippers]] for 500 [[Rupee]]s.<ref>''"Like Poseidon in his day, Zora ruled the waterways of Hyrule, controlling storm and calm, current and waterfall. Zora's Spawn answered only to him, and he determined who would use the Whirlpools that carried swimmers from place to place. Zora's special Flippers let swimmers tread in even the deepest waters, but they cost deeply."'' — [[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]].</ref> Despite the Zora King helping out Link, the River Zora will continue to attack Link.
The River Zora are found all over Zora's Lake and Link will need to navigate this area to reach [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]]. It is here that Link will purchase the [[Flippers]] for 500 [[Rupee]]s.{{Ref|[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]|Like Poseidon in his day, Zora ruled the waterways of Hyrule, controlling storm and calm, current and waterfall. Zora's Spawn answered only to him, and he determined who would use the Whirlpools that carried swimmers from place to place. Zora's special Flippers let swimmers tread in even the deepest waters, but they cost deeply.}} Despite the Zora King helping out Link, the River Zora will continue to attack Link.


While most times it is best to just avoid River Zora, they can be defeated with a wide range of items. They take four slashes to defeat with Link's [[Fighter's Sword]], but can be killed instantly with one shot from the [[Ice Rod]]. The [[Bombos Medallion]] also works well as it will instantly kill all River Zora that are on the screen at a given point in time.
While most times it is best to just avoid River Zora, they can be defeated with a wide range of items. They take four slashes to defeat with Link's [[Fighter's Sword]], but can be killed instantly with one shot from the [[Ice Rod]]. The [[Bombos Medallion]] also works well as it will instantly kill all River Zora that are on the screen at a given point in time.


===Link's Awakening===
===Link's Awakening===
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===Oracle of Seasons===
===Oracle of Seasons===
River Zoras are found in the rivers throughout the game and peek their heads above the surface and shoot fireballs at Link. If they are close enough to the surface, Link can slash them with his sword, otherwise he can shoot a seed or use the Boomerang to defeat them. Most of the time it is better to avoid trying to defeat a River Zora as it can be tedious to do so.


===Oracle of Ages===
===Oracle of Ages===
River Zoras are found in the rivers throughout the game and peek their heads above the surface and shoot fireballs at Link. If they are close enough to the surface, Link can slash them with his sword, otherwise he can shoot a seed or use the Boomerang to defeat them. Most of the time it is better to avoid trying to defeat a River Zora as it can be tedious to do so.
===Phantom Hourglass===
{{main|Zora Warrior}}
Zora Warriors are large, muscular River Zora who serve as enemies in the game.
===A Link Between Worlds===
The River Zoras make another appearance in the same locations (except the Zora's Lake area which was mostly removed) as those in ''A Link to the Past''. Their attacks are the same as in prior games, shooting fireballs at Link. These attacks are blockable by both the [[Shield]] and the [[Hylian Shield]]. Many of Link's items are now effective on the River Zora, including the [[Bow]] and [[Fire Rod]], though it can be difficult for some of these items to hit.
The Zora King has been succeeded by [[Queen Oren]], who plays a larger role in the game. Link needs to purchase the [[Smooth Gem]] from the Item Shop for 200 Rupees after the [[Shady Guy]] steals it and return it to the queen to receive the [[Flippers]] and access the [[House of Gales]]. Despite their gratitude for helping Queen Oren, she exclaims how they are to remain obedient toward Link, but have a hard time following orders.


==Non-canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
===Link: The Faces of Evil===
===Link: The Faces of Evil===
River Zora are creatures that are found exclusively in the water of [[Hermit Flat]] and [[Ganon's Lair]]. They move around in the water, but when Link draws near, they will turn their attention towards him. They face Link and spit out rocks out of their mouth towards Link. These rocks can be deflected with Link's shield, but they are best just avoided by moving from side to side. Since River Zora appear in water, there is an additional hazard of falling into the water. Thus, River Zora are best defeated from a distance whenever possible. Bombs work well, but a sword beam attack will defeat River Zora in one hit.  
River Zora are creatures that are found exclusively in the water of [[Hermit Flat]] and [[Ganon's Lair]]. They move around in the water, but when Link draws near, they will turn their attention towards him. They face Link and spit out rocks out of their mouth towards Link. These rocks can be deflected with Link's [[shield]], but they are best just avoided by moving from side to side. Since River Zora appear in water, there is an additional hazard of falling into the water. Thus, River Zora are best defeated from a distance whenever possible. [[Bomb]]s work well, but a sword beam attack will defeat River Zora in one hit.  


===Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon===
===Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon===
River Zora can be found in the water near [[Gohiyan Ship]], [[Shutoy Lake]], and [[Dodamai Palace]]. They look like and act the same as the did in ''Link: The Faces of Evil''.
River Zora can be found in the water near [[Gohiyan Ship]], [[Shutoy Lake]], and [[Dodamai Palace]]. They look like and act the same as in ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art-2.png|River Zora Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:River-Zora-LoZ-Art-2.png|Zola [sic] Artwork from [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''.
File:River-Zora-LoZ-Sprite.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:River-Zora-LoZ-Sprite.png|Zola Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-2.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-2.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-3.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-3.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-4.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-4.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-5.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-5.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-6.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Zora-Sprite-6.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:King-Zora-Ending.png|Ending of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:King-Zora-Ending.png|Ending of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
File:River-Zora-LA-Sprite.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
File:River-Zora-LA-Sprite.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
File:River-Zora-Oracle-Sprite.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:River-Zora-Oracle-Sprite.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Zola-CDi.png|River Zora Sprite from ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''.
File:PH-Zora-Warrior.png|[[Zora Warrior]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
File:River-Zora ALBW.png|River Zora enemy emerging from a whirlpool in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
File:Zola-CDi.png|Zora Sprite from ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]''.
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</gallery>


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River Zora
River-Zora-LoZ-Art.png
Artwork from The Legend of Zelda Game Manual

Games

Location

The Legend of Zelda
[show]
A Link to the Past
[show]
Link's Awakening
[show]
Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Ages
A Link Between Worlds

Threat

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Attacks

Link's Awakening
1-2 Heart.png Contact
1-2 Heart.png Fireball
Oracle of Seasons
1-2 Heart.png Contact
1-2 Heart.png Fireball
Oracle of Ages
1-2 Heart.png Contact
1-2 Heart.png Fireball

Effective
Weapons

A Link to the Past
Ice Rod
Bombos Medallion
Fire Rod
Link's Awakening
All weapons - 1 hit
Oracle of Seasons
Sword - 2 hits
Oracle of Ages
Sword - 2 hits
A Link Between Worlds
Bow
Hammer
Tornado Rod
Bombs

River Zoras, or Zola[1] for the females, are one of the two types of Zoras, being the wild and less civilized of the two. While some River Zora are characters who can be interacted with, River Zoras typically serve as an enemy type in a multitude of titles.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Zola, as they are known in the The Legend of Zelda, can be found mostly on the eastern side of the Overworld. Found only in the lakes and oceans of Hyrule, they are almost impossible to defeat early in the game, and are better off avoided. If a Zola does happen to come near the edge of the land they can be defeated by two hits with the Wooden Sword. They will shoot a laser beam from the water that will take half a heart of damage. Unlike most enemies in the game there is only one variation of Zola.

A Link to the Past

Zora-Sprite-1.png

River Zora appear in Lake Hylia, Zora's Waterfall, and the long River that connects these two bodies of water. Much like their appearance in The Legend of Zelda, River Zora will pop up from underwater and shoot fireballs towards Link. Link's Fighter's Shield won't be able to sustain these fire attacks, but either the Fire Shield or the Mirror Shield can block them.

While in Zora's Lake, some of the River Zora will pop up on shallow water. These Zora will then try walking towards Link instead of spitting fireballs. This shows that the Zora actually have feet that they can walk on, unlike the tails that are shown in the official artwork for A Link to the Past. Link can stun these walking Zora with one sword slash and continue then finish them off with additional strikes.

The River Zora are found all over Zora's Lake and Link will need to navigate this area to reach King Zora. It is here that Link will purchase the Flippers for 500 Rupees.[2] Despite the Zora King helping out Link, the River Zora will continue to attack Link.

While most times it is best to just avoid River Zora, they can be defeated with a wide range of items. They take four slashes to defeat with Link's Fighter's Sword, but can be killed instantly with one shot from the Ice Rod. The Bombos Medallion also works well as it will instantly kill all River Zora that are on the screen at a given point in time.

Link's Awakening

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Oracle of Seasons

River Zoras are found in the rivers throughout the game and peek their heads above the surface and shoot fireballs at Link. If they are close enough to the surface, Link can slash them with his sword, otherwise he can shoot a seed or use the Boomerang to defeat them. Most of the time it is better to avoid trying to defeat a River Zora as it can be tedious to do so.

Oracle of Ages

River Zoras are found in the rivers throughout the game and peek their heads above the surface and shoot fireballs at Link. If they are close enough to the surface, Link can slash them with his sword, otherwise he can shoot a seed or use the Boomerang to defeat them. Most of the time it is better to avoid trying to defeat a River Zora as it can be tedious to do so.

Phantom Hourglass

Main article: Zora Warrior

Zora Warriors are large, muscular River Zora who serve as enemies in the game.

A Link Between Worlds

The River Zoras make another appearance in the same locations (except the Zora's Lake area which was mostly removed) as those in A Link to the Past. Their attacks are the same as in prior games, shooting fireballs at Link. These attacks are blockable by both the Shield and the Hylian Shield. Many of Link's items are now effective on the River Zora, including the Bow and Fire Rod, though it can be difficult for some of these items to hit.

The Zora King has been succeeded by Queen Oren, who plays a larger role in the game. Link needs to purchase the Smooth Gem from the Item Shop for 200 Rupees after the Shady Guy steals it and return it to the queen to receive the Flippers and access the House of Gales. Despite their gratitude for helping Queen Oren, she exclaims how they are to remain obedient toward Link, but have a hard time following orders.

Non-Canon Appearances

Link: The Faces of Evil

River Zora are creatures that are found exclusively in the water of Hermit Flat and Ganon's Lair. They move around in the water, but when Link draws near, they will turn their attention towards him. They face Link and spit out rocks out of their mouth towards Link. These rocks can be deflected with Link's shield, but they are best just avoided by moving from side to side. Since River Zora appear in water, there is an additional hazard of falling into the water. Thus, River Zora are best defeated from a distance whenever possible. Bombs work well, but a sword beam attack will defeat River Zora in one hit.

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

River Zora can be found in the water near Gohiyan Ship, Shutoy Lake, and Dodamai Palace. They look like and act the same as in Link: The Faces of Evil.

Gallery

References

  1. "Zola is the name given to any female Zora who turns against Hylians and chooses to live a life of violence. They normally hide underwater, then spit fireballs at anyone who walks by.", The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia
  2. "Like Poseidon in his day, Zora ruled the waterways of Hyrule, controlling storm and calm, current and waterfall. Zora's Spawn answered only to him, and he determined who would use the Whirlpools that carried swimmers from place to place. Zora's special Flippers let swimmers tread in even the deepest waters, but they cost deeply.", A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide