Hokkubokku

Hokkubokkus are enemies in and.

Characteristics and Weaknesses
Hokkubokkus are segmented, cactus-like creatures that move by bouncing around rooms in diagonal directions. When they are hit with Link's Sword, a segment will break off and bounce around the room. These segments can hurt Link, and along with the main body, can cause a large amount of damage. However, if Link is able to destroy a bouncing segment before it vanishes, it will often leave behind a Fairy or a big Magic Jar. As Hokkubokkus lose their segments, they will move faster and bouncer further. The final head segment will not rebound around the room, and will take a couple of hits to finish off completely. Using the Fire Rod allows Link to destroy them completely in one hit.

In, a Hokkubokku appears in the Desert Palace. It initially appears under the sand, and dives in when Link gets too close, only to reappear somewhere else. The Sand Rod is needed to make it erupt from the ground, from where it is fought in the same manner as in A Link to the Past.