Mothula

Mothula (ガモース, Gamōsu) is a recurring enemy in the Zelda series. It made its first appearance in A Link to the Past as the boss of the Skull Woods. It would later take on a smaller role as a miniboss, and afterwards as a common enemy.

A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Mothula is the guardian of the third crystal in the third dungeon of the Dark World.

Mothula resides in a room with a moving mechanical floor, which is surrounded by deadly spiked blocks. Once the fight begins, the floor will start moving. The spiked blocks will also begin to slide across the floor, and will cause damage if they come in contact with Link. Mothula himself will attack by spewing a series of three energy beams at Link.

The most effective method of attack is the Fire Rod. It drains magic power quickly, though, so it might be wise to keep a green or blue potion handy before starting the battle. Though not near as powerful against Mothula, the Master Sword is also effective.

It is possible to skip the Skull Woods and enter other dungeons first, however. Because of this, there a several other items and weapons that are useful against Mothula, including the Cane of Byrna (which creates a protective barrier around Link that damages enemies), the Magic Cape, and the Tempered Sword.

Oracle of Seasons
In Oracle of Seasons, Mothula guards the Bright Sun in the Poison Moth's Lair. It fights by circling around the room and spitting fire at Link. It will also release larvae from time to time to defend itself. After a short period of time, it will settle on one of the two platforms in the middle of the room, leaving itself open for attack. The Roc's Feather can be used to jump across the two platforms and dodge attacks. If Link falls through the gap in the floor, any damage Mothula sustained will be undone and Link must restart the battle.

The Wind Waker
The Mothula is an enemy in The Wind Waker found in the Forbidden Woods. Not all Mothulas can fly, though they all can shoot out Morths, hampering Link's movement and making it difficult for him to attack. The flying variety will lose their wings to the Boomerang or will become stunned by a Deku Leaf blast, which allows Link to attack them. When Lin does attack them, they will lose their wings if they have any.

Mothula is susceptible to the Fire Arrow, which will kill it in one shot.

The Mothula appears as a miniboss in Forbidden Woods and in Horseshoe Island and Savage Labyrinth as a common enemy.