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{{Infobox|boss
{{Infobox|boss
|name = Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus
| image = [[File:Tentalus.png]]
|image = [[File:Tentalus.png]] ''Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus from [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| title = Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus
|title = Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus
| threat = 7
|game = [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|''Skyward Sword'']]
| attack = {{H|0}} Tentacle Grab<br/>{{H|0.5}} Snake Hair<br/>{{H|1}} Tentacle Slam
|threat = 7
| weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>[[Bow]]
|attack = {{H|0}} Tentacle Grab<br/>{{H|0.5}} Snake Hair<br/>{{H|1}} Tentacle Slam
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
|dungeon = [[Sandship]]
| dungeon = [[Sandship]]
|weapon = [[Sword]]
| reward = [[Heart Container]]<br/>[[Nayru's Flame]]
[[Bow]]
|reward = [[Heart Container]]
[[Nayru's Flame]]
}}
}}


'''Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus''', more simply known as '''Tentalus''', is the [[boss]] of the [[Sandship]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.
'''Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus''', more simply known as '''Tentalus''', is the [[Boss]] of the [[Sandship]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
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{{References}}
{{References}}


{{Cat|Bosses}}
{{Cat|Bosses}}
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Bosses}}
{{Cat|Skyward Sword Bosses}}

Revision as of 00:06, August 11, 2015

Tentalus

Title

Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus

Games

Dungeons

Rewards

Threat

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Attacks

0 Heart.png Tentacle Grab
1-2 Heart.png Snake Hair
1 Heart.png Tentacle Slam

Effective
Weapons

Abysmal Leviathan Tentalus, more simply known as Tentalus, is the Boss of the Sandship in Skyward Sword.

Appearance

Tentalus is an immense, humanoid, octopus-haired monster. He has a single red eye on his face, and his skin is a mottled blue-purple.

Battle

Tentalus' battle is possibly unique in the series in that the battle does not take place in the boss chamber of the ship. Instead, Tentalus attacks the Sandship as Link enters the chamber, and he must escape from the depths of the ship, using Skyward Strikes on the tentacles forced through the hull. The battle officially begins on the deck of the ruined ship, where Tentalus reveals his body and the title card is shown.

After the title card is shown, Tentalus dives beneath the ship and begins pushing tentacles through the ship. When some of the tentacles are severed, Tentalus resurfaces and attempts to strike Link with his massive arms.[1] The Boss' eye is his weak spot.[2] Meaning Link must shoot long range projectiles, such as an arrow, to injure Tentalus.[3] The process continues until Tentalus begins destroying the lower deck, forcing Link to climb to the upper deck. His tentacles grow mouths and attempt to strike Link several at a time.[4] When the boss is defeated, he leaves behind a Heart Container and reveals Nayru's Flame.

Strategy

During the battle's first phase, the Skyward Strike must be used horizontally or diagonally in order to sever the tentacles and reveal Tentalus. Reminder, the Skyward Strike can be charged when walking, which is necessary during this battle. When Tentalus emerges and hits the deck with his arm, Link has a chance to hit him with an arrow in his eye. Tentalus' head will fall to the deck, where Link can strike the eye with his sword. This process must be repeated, with Tentalus using more tentacles and withdrawing his arm faster as the battle progresses.

When he has taken enough damage, Tentalus will begin destroying the deck, causing a box to fall from an upper level. Link must avoid rolling barrels to climb the box and reach the upper deck. When Tentalus begins sending masses of mouthed tentacles at Link, they can be defeated with a single sword slash, though wide slashes are recommended. When enough of the tentacles are destroyed, Tentalus will roar at Link, giving him a chance to strike his eye and cause him to fall to the deck, allowing Link to strike him with his sword.

Gallery

References

  1. "My analysis shows that by repelling a number of its aggressive tentacles, the beast will reveal itself. There is a 99% probability that the tentacles that attacked you on the ship, Master, can be attributed to Tentalus. I theorize that using a sacred power will be the most effective means of repelling the tentacles.
    More info! :Got it." — Fi, Skyward Sword.
  2. "Results from my analysis confirm that its tentacles can be severed with a well-aimed Skyward Strike. I theorize that the creature's eye is its weak point, but the probability that you can actually hit the eye with a Skyward Strike is approximately 0%. Instead, I recommend utilizing long-range weapons.
    More info! :Got it." — Fi, Skyward Sword.
  3. "To accurately strike at the creature's eye--its weak spot--a bow will be most effective. You can press [control stick] to move with your bow drawn. I recommend shooting arrows immediately after dodging attacks launched by Tentalus." — Fi, Skyward Sword.
  4. "Because this monster's tentacles attack incessantly and in large number, it is too dangerous to respond to them one at a time. My analysis indicates it is possible to repel the tentacles more efficiently by concentrating an all-out assault on them with your sword.
    More info! :Got it." — Fi, Skyward Sword.