Goron Link


 * For the Goron named Link from Ocarina of Time or the one from Majora's Mask, see Link (Goron).

Goron Link is one of the forms Link turns into in Majora's Mask, earned after wearing the Goron Mask. It is one of the adult forms of Link.

Story
Travelling to the northern mountains, Snowhead, Link discovers that the home of the Gorons has been plagued with a endless winter. While exploring this frozen, snow-covered village, he is confronted by a Goron ghost, who implores that the young hero follow him. Using the Lens of Truth, Link is able to travel with the ghost as his guide to the hidden Goron Graveyard, where the ghost reveals his story. He is the spirit of Darmani the Third, a hero among Gorons, who gave his life in an attempt to break the curse on Snowhead Temple. He was unsuccessful and died after falling into an abyss. Darmani laments that he can no longer aid his people, though their suffering continues. Link plays the "Song of Healing" to heal the wounds of the sorrowful ghost. The song calms the Goron warrior's spirits, and he prepares to enter his eternal slumber. However, Darmani first gives Link the Goron Mask, which grants the wearer the powers of the fallen Goron warrior. As a final request, Darmani tasks Link to use the mask and free the Goron people from the curse of the Snowhead Temple.

After saving the Goron people, Goron Link can learn to use Powder Kegs with the help of an instructor; this becomes important to gain access to Romani Ranch, where Epona is.

Abilities
While in Goron form Link can go into a roll, and if he rolls for long enough without stopping or leaving the ground, spikes will appear around his body and make him roll even faster. This attribute helps in clearing long gaps and retaining better traction on icy terrain. Goron Link's spiked roll can also destroy or damage many enemies and jars; this powerful ability requires magic power, and will not operate in the event Link is low on magic. Goron Link's main direct attack is his punch, which is able to break certain, harder objects. Also, only Goron Link can purchase a Powder Keg, due to the extreme size of them, and Goron Link can only hold one at a time. If B is pressed while Goron Link is in curl form, he can perform a ground-pound attack; this is called a Goron Pound, and is good to hit hardened switches, stun enemies and break heavy objects.

Goron Link has a major weakness, however: He cannot swim. He'll sink when falling into a body of water.

Instrument
While in Goron form Link's Ocarina takes the form of the Drums of Sleep. These drums are popular among Gorons, and they are needed to give effect to the Goron Lullaby melody.

Trivia

 * Goron Link's Goron Pound and punch are equivalent, in function, to the Megaton Hammer.
 * In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask there is a goron named Link. The Ocarina of Time version is the son of Darunia, while the Majora's Mask version is an unfortunate soul who has his name confused for "Link-goro" (due to his stutter).
 * Goron Link cannot be harmed by ReDeads or Gibdo.
 * In Spirit Tracks, when Princess Zelda possesses a Wrecker Phantom, she can roll like Goron Link does.