Shadow Hag

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The Shadow Hag is the Boss of Moonlit Grotto, the third Dungeon in Oracle of Ages.[1]

Characteristics

The Shadow Hag is a Poe-like creature who has the ability to transform into shadows. She begins the battle by splitting into four shadows which encircle the room, harming Link on contact. Eventually the shadows converge into one and numerous Moths arise from it, which Link can defeat for Hearts and Mystical Seeds. While Link deals with the Moths, the Shadow Hag emerges from the shadow to charge at him, but will dive back into the shadow if Link sees her coming. To hurt the Shadow Hag, Link must face away from her and use the Seed Shooter to fire a Seed that rebounds off a wall and hits the Boss as she charges. After taking enough damage, the Shadow Hag will be defeated, leaving behind a Heart Container and opening the door to the Echoing Howl.

Trivia

  • The Shadow Hag greatly resembles Joelle, one of the four Poe Sisters in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 影オババ (Kage Obaba)
Germany German Schattenhexe Shadow Witch

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "The boss of Moonlit Grotto in Oracle of Ages, Shadow Hag can freely transform into a shadow and move along the ground, avoiding attacks. She will reveal herself when Link turns his back on her." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 202)