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{{Enemy
{{Infobox|enemy
|name = Skulltula
| image = [[File:Skulltula-SS.png]]
|image = [[File:Skulltula_OoT.png|200px|center]] ''Skulltula from Ocarina of Time''
| caption = Artwork from Skyward Sword
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| threat = 2
|habitat = [[Dungeon]]s<br>Caves
| attack        = <u>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''</u><br/>{{H|.25}} Contact<br/>{{H|.25}} Spin
|weapon = [[Sword]]<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]<br>[[Hookshot]]<br>[[Slingshot]]
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| location = Dungeons<br/>Caves
| weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>[[Bow]]<br/>[[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]<br/>[[Hookshot]]<br/>[[Slingshot]]
| related = [[Big Skulltula]]<br/>[[Gold Skulltula]]<br/>[[Skullwalltula]]<br/>[[Pygmy Skulltula]]
}}
{{Languages
| jpn = スタルチュラ
| esp = Skulltula
| fra = Skulltula
| deu = Skulltula
| ita = Aracnula
}}
}}


'''Skulltula''' are spider-like creatures that have appeared in many ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' games. They return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and look similar to those in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
'''Skulltula''' are spider-like creatures that appear in many ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' games, first appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
{{Navi}}
{{Navi}}
Skulltulas are some of the first enemies that appear in the game, found [[Inside the Deku Tree]]. Although very limited in movement, they pose quite the obstacle and are awkward to defeat. If you attack their front side, it will make them rock back and forth and potentially hit you. Only their backside is vulnerable, so wait until they turn around and strike them with your weapon of choice. Later on, you can use the Hookshot or Longshot to kill them in one hit from either side.


====Skullwalltula====
====Skullwalltula====
{{Main|Skullwalltula}}
{{Main|Skullwalltula}}
Skullwalltula is the first variant. It is a small, white spider that crawls on vines. They can be taken out with the [[sword]], but most of the time they will be beyond your sword's reach. The best way for [[Link]] to defeat them is with a ranged weapon, such as the [[Slingshot]] or [[Fairy Bow]]. Should Link try to climb on the vines without killing the Skulltula first, it will see him and charge, causing Link to fall back to the ground.
Skullwalltula is the first variant. It is a small, white spider that crawls on vines. They can be taken out with the [[Sword]], but most of the time, they will be beyond Link's Sword's reach. The best way for [[Link]] to defeat them is to use a ranged weapon, such as the [[Fairy Slingshot|Slingshot]] or [[Fairy Bow|Bow]]. If Link tries to climb on the vines without defeating the Skulltula first, it may see him and charge, causing Link to fall back to the ground.


====Big Skulltula====
====Big Skulltula====
{{Main|Big Skulltula}}
{{Main|Big Skulltula}}
The Big Skulltula is a large spider that hangs down from the ceiling. It will spin from its armored front to its exposed underside and back every few seconds. There are multiple methods of defeating a Skulltula. As a child, Link should wait for it to reveal its back side and either rush in with a sword attack or shoot it with his [[Slingshot]]. As an adult, Link has more powerful weapons, so he can shoot them with the Bow or [[Hookshot]] while facing their armored side.
The Big Skulltula is a large spider that hangs down from the ceiling. It spins from its armored front to its exposed underside and backs every few seconds. There are multiple methods of defeating a Skulltula. As a child, Link must wait for it to reveal its back side and either rush in with a sword attack or shoot it with the Slingshot. As an adult, Link has more powerful weapons, so he can shoot them with the Bow or [[Hookshot]] while facing their armored side.


====Gold Skulltula====
====Gold Skulltula====
{{Main|Gold Skulltula}}
{{Main|Gold Skulltula}}
The third variant is the Gold Skulltula. There is an entire side quest dedicated to them where Link hunts down the Gold Skulltulas to free the [[Fabulously Rich Family]] that lives in the [[House of Skulltula]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. When Link kills a Gold Skulltula, he will get a [[Gold Skulltula Token]]. When Link gets a certain amount of tokens, (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 tokens) the curse will be broken on one more family member, and Link will be awarded with a prize ([[Adult Wallet]], [[Stone of Agony|Stone]]/[[Shard of Agony|Shard]] of Agony, [[Giant's Wallet]], [[Bombchu]]s, [[Piece of Heart]], Unlimited [[Rupee]]s respectively).
The third variant is the Gold Skulltula. There is an entire side quest dedicated to them where Link searches for the Gold Skulltulas to free the [[Cursed Rich Family]] that lives in the [[House of Skulltula]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. When Link defeats a Gold Skulltula, he gets a [[Gold Skulltula Token]]. When Link gets a certain amount of tokens, (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 tokens) the curse will be broken on one more family member, and Link will be rewarded with a prize ([[Adult's Wallet]], [[Stone of Agony|Stone/Shard of Agony]], [[Giant's Wallet]], [[Bombchu]]s, [[Piece of Heart]], Unlimited [[Rupee]]s, respectively).


===Majora's Mask===
===Majora's Mask===
 
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{{Tatl}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', Skulltulas have the ability to perform a spin attack which can damage Link. They do not take damage when struck from the front side by the Hookshot like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', but the [[Hero's Bow|Bow]] is still effective in eliminating them.
 
{{Clear}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' , Skulltullas have the ability to perform a spin attack which can damage Link. They don't take damage when struck from the front side by the Hookshot like ''[[The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', but the [[Bow]] is still effective in eliminating them.


====Gold Skulltula====
====Gold Skulltula====
{{Main|Gold Skulltula}}
{{Main|Gold Skulltula}}
 
Gold Skulltulas return in ''Majora's Mask'', but they are no longer spread out across the entire land. There are two Skulltula Houses, located in the [[Southern Swamp]] and in [[Great Bay Coast]], that contain 30 Gold Skulltulas each. Collecting all 30 in a house frees someone from a curse, and this person gives Link a reward. The [[Mask of Truth]] is found in the [[Swamp Spider House]] in the Southern Swamp, and the [[Giant's Wallet]] (on the First Day) and a Piece of Heart (on the Second and Final Day) are found in the [[Oceanside Spider House]] in the Great Bay Coast.
Gold Skulltulas return in ''Majora's Mask'', but they are no longer spread out across the entire land. There are two Skulltula Houses, located in [[Southern Swamp]] and in [[Great Bay|Great Bay's]] Coast, that contain 30 Gold Skulltulas each. Collecting all 30 in a house will free someone from a curse, and this person will give Link a reward. The [[Mask of Truth]] is found in the [[Fearful Spider House]] in the [[Southern Swamp]], and the [[Giant's Wallet]] (on the first day) and Heart Piece #34 (on the second and third days) are found in the [[Oceanside Spider House]] in [[Great Bay]].


===Twilight Princess===
===Twilight Princess===
 
Skulltulas have similar properties to their ancestors of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', with a shielded front side and vulnerable back side. However, they walk around on their own after being targeted or touched. Afterwards, they charge at Link until close enough to strike. If struck directly, Skulltulas typically deflect the attack, giving off a blue spark on contact; although, if attacked at the right time, they give a red spark, signifying a successful hit. Strategies on this enemy include: rolling around and attacking the back side, deflecting a bite attack and striking, or thrusting while they charge up an attack. Using the [[Gale Boomerang]] can be effective, as it momentarily stuns the Skulltula. These enemies can be found in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], as well as in various locations across [[Hyrule Field]], specifically cavernous areas.
Skulltulas have similar properties to their ancestors of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', with a shielded front side and vulnerable back side. However, they will walk around on their own after being targeted or touched. Afterwards, they'll charge at Link until close enough to strike. If struck directly, Skulltulas will typically deflect the attack, giving off a blue spark on contact; although, if attacked at the right time, they will give a red spark, signifying a successful hit. Strategies on this enemy include: rolling around and attacking the back side, deflecting a bite attack and striking, or thrusting while they charge up an attack. Using the [[Gale Boomerang]] can be effective, as it momentarily stuns the Skulltula. These enemies can be found in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], as well as in various locations across [[Hyrule Field]], specifically cavernous areas.


===Phantom Hourglass===
===Phantom Hourglass===
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Skulltulas are found around the [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]]. They drop down from the ceiling and block Link's path. If Link escorts a [[Cubus Sisters|Cubus Sister]] and gets close enough to the Skulltula for the Cubus Sister to see it, she starts to scream. If there is a [[Reapling]] on the same floor, it immediately goes to where the Cubus Sister screamed. To get rid of them, Link must attack them with any of his weapons.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Skulltulas are found around the [[Ghost Ship]]. They will drop down from the ceiling blocking Link's path. If Link is escorting a [[Cubus Sisters|Cubus Sister]] and gets close enough to the Skulltula for the Cubus sister to see it, then she will scream. If there is a [[Reapling]] on the same floor, it will imediatley go to where the Cubus sister screamed. To get rid of them, Link must attack them with any of his weapons.


===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', Skulltulas are found when operating the train in the [[Lost Woods]] region of the [[Forest Realm]]. Both versions can be defeated with a shot from Link's [[Cannon]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', Skulltulas are found when operating the train in the [[Lost Woods]] region of the [[Forest Realm]]. Both versions can be defeated with a shot from Link's cannon.


====Small Skulltula====
====Small Skulltula====
Small Skulltulas require only a single shot to be killed. Additionally, a train whistle can also get rid of the monster.
Small Skulltulas require only a single shot to be defeated. Additionally, a train whistle can also get rid of the monster.


====Large Skulltula====
====Large Skulltula====
Large Skulltulas require two shots to kill. A train whistle will not get rid of the monster.
Large Skulltulas require two shots to defeat. A train whistle will not get rid of the monster.


===Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===
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Skulltulas appear very much like their ''Twilight Princess'' predecessors. They inhabit the two dungeons in [[Faron Province]]: [[Skyview Temple]] and [[Ancient Cistern]]. They are spider-like creatures with eight legs whose main attack is to dash its body towards Link. Skulltulas appear in several different ways. Some drop down from the ceiling, others are hanging from a string, while some have full blown spider webs created to block Link's path. Link can knock down a Skulltula by breaking its string or spider web with the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]. Before Link obtains the Beetle, he must whack a hanging Skulltula until they spin around, revealing their weak spots.


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Once a Skulltula is on the ground, Link can use his sword techniques to harm it. Once Link has sliced it with a sword attack, the Skulltula stands on its back legs, revealing its weak spot. Link can then stab the large purple jewel on its stomach to defeat the Skulltula. Alternatively, Link can flip it over by performing a [[Skyward Strike]]. At this point, Link can jump and deliver a [[Fatal Blow]], stabbing right through its weak point.
{{Clear}}


Skulltulas appear very much like their ''Twilight Princess'' predecessors. They inhabit the two dungeons in [[Faron Province]]: [[Skyview Temple]] and [[Ancient Cistern]]. They are spider-like creatures with eight legs whose main attack is to dash its body towards Link. Skulltulas will appear in several different ways. Some drop down from the ceiling, others are hanging from a string, while some have full blown spider webs created to block your path. Link can knock down a Skulltula by breaking its string or spider web with the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]. Before he obtains the Beetle, he must whack hanging Skulltula until they spin around, revealing their weak spots.
==See Also==
 
* [[Big Skulltula]]
Once a Skulltula is on the ground, Link can use his sword techniques to harm it. Once Link has sliced it with a sword attack, the Skulltula will stand on its back legs, revealing its weak spot. Link can then stab the large purple jewel on its stomach to defeat the Skulltula. Alternatively, Link can flip it over by preforming an upward sword strike. At this point Link can jump and deliver a [[Fatal Blow]], stabbing right through its weak point.
* [[Skullwalltula]]
* [[Gold Skulltula]]
* [[Walltula]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
 
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', '''Skulltulas''' are one of the few enemies that can be invisible to the naked eye. [[Link]] can use the [[Lens of Truth]] to make them visible.  
*In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', Skulltula are one of the few enemies that can be invisible to the naked eye. Link can use the [[Lens of Truth]] to make them visible.  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TP_Skulltula_1.png|The first variant of Skulltula found in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:Skulltula_OoT.png|''The Skulltula from Ocarina of Time''
File:TP_Skulltula_2.png| The second variant of Skulltula found in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]
File:BigSkulltula.png|''The Big Skulltula from Ocarina of Time''
File:BigSkulltula.png|The [[Big Skulltula]] Variant from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It hangs from the ceiling and drops down trying to hit Link.
File:Skullwalltula.png|''The Skullwalltula from Ocarina of Time''
File:Skullwalltula.png|The Skullwalltula from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. [[Skullwalltula]] is the second variant and sticks to the walls.
File:Normal_ocarina-of-time-gold-skulltula.png|''The Gold Skulltula from Ocarina of Time''
File:Normal_ocarina-of-time-gold-skulltula.png|The third variant from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is a collectible, small and golden.
File:OoT-Skulltula.png|''Skulltula Artwork from Ocarina of Time''
File:Skulltula-SS.png|Skulltula Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:TP_Skulltula_1.png|''The first variant of Skulltula from Twilight Princess''
File:Ss-skulltula-01.png|The Skulltula as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:TP_Skulltula_2.png|''The second variant of Skulltula from Twilight Princess''
File:Skulltula.png|''The Skulltula from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks''
File:Ss-skulltula-01.png|''The Skulltula from Skyward Sword''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sea Also==
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* [[Big Skulltula]]
 
* [[Skullwalltula]]
{{Spirit Tracks Enemies}}
* [[Gold Skulltula]]
 
* [[Walltula]]
{{Iconic Enemies}}


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{{Cat|Skyward Sword Enemies}}
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Enemies}}
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Skulltula
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In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 スタルチュラ
France Française Skulltula
Spain Español Skulltula
Germany Deutsch Skulltula
Italy Italiana Aracnula

Skulltula are spider-like creatures that appear in many Zelda games, first appearing in Ocarina of Time.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

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Skulltula
Its soft belly is its weak point!

Skulltulas are some of the first enemies that appear in the game, found Inside the Deku Tree. Although very limited in movement, they pose quite the obstacle and are awkward to defeat. If you attack their front side, it will make them rock back and forth and potentially hit you. Only their backside is vulnerable, so wait until they turn around and strike them with your weapon of choice. Later on, you can use the Hookshot or Longshot to kill them in one hit from either side.

Skullwalltula

Main article: Skullwalltula

Skullwalltula is the first variant. It is a small, white spider that crawls on vines. They can be taken out with the Sword, but most of the time, they will be beyond Link's Sword's reach. The best way for Link to defeat them is to use a ranged weapon, such as the Slingshot or Bow. If Link tries to climb on the vines without defeating the Skulltula first, it may see him and charge, causing Link to fall back to the ground.

Big Skulltula

Main article: Big Skulltula

The Big Skulltula is a large spider that hangs down from the ceiling. It spins from its armored front to its exposed underside and backs every few seconds. There are multiple methods of defeating a Skulltula. As a child, Link must wait for it to reveal its back side and either rush in with a sword attack or shoot it with the Slingshot. As an adult, Link has more powerful weapons, so he can shoot them with the Bow or Hookshot while facing their armored side.

Gold Skulltula

Main article: Gold Skulltula

The third variant is the Gold Skulltula. There is an entire side quest dedicated to them where Link searches for the Gold Skulltulas to free the Cursed Rich Family that lives in the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village. When Link defeats a Gold Skulltula, he gets a Gold Skulltula Token. When Link gets a certain amount of tokens, (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 tokens) the curse will be broken on one more family member, and Link will be rewarded with a prize (Adult's Wallet, Stone/Shard of Agony, Giant's Wallet, Bombchus, Piece of Heart, Unlimited Rupees, respectively).

Majora's Mask

TatlIcon.png

What?! You don't even know
about the Skulltula? It's protected
by a hard shell, but its stomach
is soft!

In Majora's Mask, Skulltulas have the ability to perform a spin attack which can damage Link. They do not take damage when struck from the front side by the Hookshot like Ocarina of Time, but the Bow is still effective in eliminating them.

Gold Skulltula

Main article: Gold Skulltula

Gold Skulltulas return in Majora's Mask, but they are no longer spread out across the entire land. There are two Skulltula Houses, located in the Southern Swamp and in Great Bay Coast, that contain 30 Gold Skulltulas each. Collecting all 30 in a house frees someone from a curse, and this person gives Link a reward. The Mask of Truth is found in the Swamp Spider House in the Southern Swamp, and the Giant's Wallet (on the First Day) and a Piece of Heart (on the Second and Final Day) are found in the Oceanside Spider House in the Great Bay Coast.

Twilight Princess

Skulltulas have similar properties to their ancestors of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask in Twilight Princess, with a shielded front side and vulnerable back side. However, they walk around on their own after being targeted or touched. Afterwards, they charge at Link until close enough to strike. If struck directly, Skulltulas typically deflect the attack, giving off a blue spark on contact; although, if attacked at the right time, they give a red spark, signifying a successful hit. Strategies on this enemy include: rolling around and attacking the back side, deflecting a bite attack and striking, or thrusting while they charge up an attack. Using the Gale Boomerang can be effective, as it momentarily stuns the Skulltula. These enemies can be found in the Forest Temple, as well as in various locations across Hyrule Field, specifically cavernous areas.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Skulltulas are found around the Ghost Ship. They drop down from the ceiling and block Link's path. If Link escorts a Cubus Sister and gets close enough to the Skulltula for the Cubus Sister to see it, she starts to scream. If there is a Reapling on the same floor, it immediately goes to where the Cubus Sister screamed. To get rid of them, Link must attack them with any of his weapons.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Skulltulas are found when operating the train in the Lost Woods region of the Forest Realm. Both versions can be defeated with a shot from Link's Cannon.

Small Skulltula

Small Skulltulas require only a single shot to be defeated. Additionally, a train whistle can also get rid of the monster.

Large Skulltula

Large Skulltulas require two shots to defeat. A train whistle will not get rid of the monster.

Skyward Sword

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Skulltulas appear very much like their Twilight Princess predecessors. They inhabit the two dungeons in Faron Province: Skyview Temple and Ancient Cistern. They are spider-like creatures with eight legs whose main attack is to dash its body towards Link. Skulltulas appear in several different ways. Some drop down from the ceiling, others are hanging from a string, while some have full blown spider webs created to block Link's path. Link can knock down a Skulltula by breaking its string or spider web with the Beetle. Before Link obtains the Beetle, he must whack a hanging Skulltula until they spin around, revealing their weak spots.

Once a Skulltula is on the ground, Link can use his sword techniques to harm it. Once Link has sliced it with a sword attack, the Skulltula stands on its back legs, revealing its weak spot. Link can then stab the large purple jewel on its stomach to defeat the Skulltula. Alternatively, Link can flip it over by performing a Skyward Strike. At this point, Link can jump and deliver a Fatal Blow, stabbing right through its weak point.

See Also

Trivia

Gallery

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