Spiketrap

The Togerora (literally translated as Spiny Roller or Thorn Roller) or Togeroru is a common trap in The Legend of Zelda series, first appearing in A Link to the Past. It has no official English name, instead usually simply termed "spiky roller", "spiked roller" or "rolling pin".

Appearances and Behavior
In most instances, Togerora move along a predetermined path at a predetermined speed, and serve to both impede progress and damage Link on contact. Some Togerora only need be dodged to get past them, but certain areas may require the usage of a jumping item to get over the traps in order to pass them safely, or a diving ability to swim underneath them. Togerora was used by the Rolling Bones, a middle boss that appeared in Link's Awakening, and was the first instance of having to avoid this trap in this manner.

The Togerora found Inside the Deku Tree in Ocarina of Time is unique in that it does not move along a path, only spinning in place above a pool of water. The puzzle in the room with the trap requires going underneath it aboard a floating platform in order to pass through the room safely. Togerora found Beneath the Well in Majora's Mask don't always bounce back and forth at the same speed, but do move in patterns that a player might have to judge in order to get past the group safely.

Only in Twilight Princess can players take the fight to a Togerora by using the Dominion Rod on the resident statue in the Temple of Time, then using its hammer to smash the obstacles in one hit. In all other games, Togerora cannot be destroyed, although they will disappear during fights with Rolling Bones once he has been defeated.

Trivia

 * The first part of this enemy's Japanese name comes from the word, meaning thorn, and is used by other spiked enemies such as the Spiked Beetle and Spiny Chuchu.
 * The Sea Trap is known as a in Japan, and has to be avoided in a very similar manner.
 * Extremely similar traps appear in Super Mario 3D Land and are particularly prominent in World 5-2, a stage inspired by The Legend of Zelda series.