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{{Place
{{Infobox Location
|name = Moon
|image=
|image = [[File:MM3D Full Moon.png|250px]]
{{Media
|caption = Moon artwork from ''Majora's Mask 3D''
|Artwork MM3D= File:MM3D Moon Artwork.png
|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}
|Render MM3D= File:MM3D Moon Render.png
|other = {{SSBM}}<br>{{HW}}
|Model OoT= File:OoT Moon Model.png
|inhab = [[Moon Children]]<br>[[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]]
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Moon Model.png
|items = [[Fierce Deity Mask]]<br>[[Piece of Heart]] ×4
|Model MM= File:MM Moon Model.png
|related =  
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Moon Model.png
|theme music =  
|Model TWW= File:TWW Moon Model.png
|Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Moon Model.png
|Model TP= File:TP Moon Model.png
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Moon Model.png
|Model SS= File:SS Moon Model.png
|Model SSHD= File:SSHD Moon Model.png
|Model BotW= File:BotW Moon Model.png
|Model TotK= File:TotK Moon Model.png
}}
|caption=  
|game= OoT, MM, TWW, TP, SS, BotW, TotK
|other= SSBM, MM (Himekawa), HW, LH, SSBU
|inhab=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|MM=
  {{Plural|MM3D|Moon Child|link}},
  {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)|link}}
}}
|items=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|MM=
  {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|link}},
  {{Term|MM3D|Piece of Heart|link}} {{Qty|4}}
}}
|related=
|theme=  
}}
The {{Term/Store|Moon|Moons|Series, MM, MM3D, BotW, TotK}} is a recurring location and {{Term|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Under a Red Moon}}<br/>{{Color|BotW Shrine Quest|Hyrule Ridge}}|Adventure Log|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|{{Color|TotK Purah Pad|Moon-Gazing Gorons}}}}<br/>{{Color|TotK Gray|Goron City}}|Adventure Log|TotK}}</ref>{{Name Ref|MM3D, TWWHD, TPHD, SSHD, SSBM, MM (Himekawa), HWDE, LH, SSBU}}
 
==Features and Overview==
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Stub|OoT3D}}
 
==={{MM|-}}===
The {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} is the rock-like ominous object that constantly threatens to destroy [[Clock Town]] in {{MM}}.{{Fact}} By the evil power of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)|link}}, it is destined to crash into Clock Town, which will [[Terminan Apocalypse|obliterate]] the town along with the rest of [[Termina]].
 
Before the events of {{MM|-}}, the [[Skull Kid]] ambushed the [[Happy Mask Salesman]] and took one of his precious masks, the Majora's Mask. Even though the Skull Kid was unaware of it, Majora's Mask gradually began to fully possess him, turning his harmless pranks into acts with malicious intents behind them. Eventually, the mask completely embraced the Skull Kid's mind and, using him as a puppet, Majora's Mask set the Moon on a collision course with Clock Town. Once [[Link]] arrives in Termina, he discovers that he has just three days to prevent the Moon from extinguishing all of Termina, including himself.
 
Along with his [[Fairy]] companion [[Tatl]], Link sets out to find the [[Four Giants]] in each of the [[temple]]s found throughout Termina. After they free the Giants from the Skull Kid's curse, the young hero and his Fairy climb atop the [[Clock Tower]] on the [[Final Day]] to call upon the Giants using the "[[Oath to Order]]." One by one, the Four Giants appear and stop the Moon's descent, knocking the Skull Kid unconscious in the process.
 
At this point, Majora's Mask realizes that the Skull Kid has become useless, so it abandons the imp's body and transports itself inside the Moon.<ref name="puppet">{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask (Item)|MM}}</ref> With the Moon now being possessed by Majora's Mask, it becomes too strong for the Giants to hold back and it threatens to continue with its plan of obliterating Termina.<ref name="consume">{{Cite|... I shall consume. Consume... Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> While the Four Giants use all of their might to restrain the evil menace, Link and Tatl follow Majora's Mask into the Moon.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Inside, Link defeats Majora's Mask and the Moon disintegrates, returning peace to Termina.
 
====Areas====
{{Gallery List|Locations
|MM= Deku Dungeon, Goron Dungeon, Grassy Playfield, Link Dungeon, Moon Dungeon, Zora Dungeon
}}
}}
The '''Moon''' is an astronomical body that orbits Earth. It is the ominous object that threatens to destroy [[Clock Town]] in {{MM}}. By the power of [[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]], it is destined to crash into Clock Town, which will [[Terminan Apocalypse|obliterate]] the town along with the rest of [[Termina]].


==Appearances==
==={{TWW|-}}===
===''Ocarina of Time''===
{{Stub|TWWHD}}
The Moon, before being being corrupted by the [[Skull Kid]], can be seen hanging over [[Hyrule Field]] at night.
===''Majora's Mask''===
[[File:MM3D Moon Model.png|left|90px]]
Before the events of ''Majora's Mask'', the [[Skull Kid]] ambushed the [[Happy Mask Salesman]] and took one of his precious masks, the Majora's Mask. Even though the Skull Kid was unaware of it, Majora's Mask gradually began to take control over him, turning his harmless pranks into acts with malicious intents behind them. Eventually, the mask completely embraced the Skull Kid's mind, and using him as a puppet, Majora's Mask pulled the Moon from its orbit and set its course to crash into Clock Town. Once [[Link]] arrives in Termina, he finds out that he just has three days to prevent the Moon from extinguishing all of Termina.


Along with his [[Fairy]] companion [[Tatl]], Link sets out to free the [[Four Giants]] in each of the [[temple]]s found all over Termina. With the Giants free from their curse, the young hero and his Fairy climb atop the [[Clock Tower]] on the [[Final Day]] to call upon the Giants using the "[[Oath to Order]]." One by one, the Four Giants appear and stop the Moon from its path of destruction.
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Stub|TPHD}}


Majora's Mask eventually realizes that the Skull Kid has become useless, so it abandons the imp's body and transports itself inside the Moon.<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora|MM}}</ref> With the Moon now being possessed by Majora's Mask, it becomes too strong for the Giants to hold it back and it threatens to continue with its plan of obliterating Termina.<ref>{{Cite|... I shall consume. Consume... Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> While the Four Giants use all their might to restrain the evil menace, Link and Tatl follow Majora into the Moon.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Inside, Link defeats Majora's Mask and returns peace to Termina by sending it back into the sky.
==={{SS|-}}===
{{Stub|SSHD}}


====Dungeon====
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Main|Moon Dungeons}}
{{Stub|BotW}}
Once [[Link]] and [[Tatl]] successfully summon the [[Four Giants]] to halt the descent of the Moon, [[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]] discards the [[Skull Kid]]'s unconscious body and enters the Moon's mouth,<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora|MM}}</ref> once more driving it down toward [[Termina]].<ref>{{Cite|... I shall consume. Consume... Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> To stop this, Link and Tatl follow the cursed Mask to the Moon.


Link and Tatl transport to a serene, hilled landscape known as the Grassy Playfield. Several [[Moon Child]]ren appear in this field, wearing the remains of the four previous bosses as masks. If Link decides to play with any of these Moon Children, they will transport him to a special dungeon. If Link decides to play with the Moon Child wearing Majora's Mask and sitting under the tree in the center of the field, he will initiate the battle with Majora's Mask.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSBM|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
In {{SSBM}}, the Moon appears in the background of the [[Great Bay]] Stage. As the match progresses, the Moon slowly descends until the Four Giants appear and push it back up. The Moon also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]].
In {{SSBM}}, the Moon appears in the background of the [[Great Bay]] stage. As the match progresses, the Moon slowly descends until the Four Giants appear and push it back up. The Moon also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]].
 
====Trophy Information====
{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}}
{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Moon}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Moon}}
|}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Hyrule Warriors''===
==={{HW|-}}===
In {{HW}}, the Moon appears in "[[The Shadow King]]", where it is constructed by [[Fairy|Fairies]] and summoned by the [[Great Fairy]] to knock [[Argorok]] out of the sky. The Moon can also be summoned when using the [[Clawshot]] into the air, pulling a smaller Moon down to crush enemies. Link can also summon the Moon when using the [[Great Fairy (Item)|Great Fairy]] weapon as a combo attack. [[Young Link]] wearing the Fierce Deity Mask can also summon the Moon, which is pulled by the Skull Kid and then sliced in half by the Fierce Deity. Skull Kid as a playable Warrior kicks a miniature Moon at his enemies to attack.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{HW}}, the Moon appears in "[[The Shadow King]]", where it is constructed by [[Fairy|Fairies]] and summoned by the [[Great Fairy]] to knock [[Argorok]] out of the sky. The Moon can also be summoned when using the [[Clawshot]] into the air, pulling a smaller Moon down to crush enemies. Link can also summon the Moon when using the [[Great Fairy (Item)|Great Fairy]] weapon as a combo attack. [[Young Link]] wearing the Fierce Deity's Mask can also summon the Moon, which is pulled by the Skull Kid and then sliced in half by the Fierce Deity. Skull Kid as a playable Warrior kicks a miniature Moon at his enemies to attack.
 
An 8-bit version of the Moon also appears on the [[Termina Map]] in [[Adventure Mode]], which will crash and destroy Termina if the map is not cleared in time. The Moon will crash in 72 moves, similarly to the 72 hours in {{MM|-}}. However, if the Four Giants [[Item Card]] is used and the hidden battle is completed on the Moon itself, the Moon will not fall down. The Moon can be prevented from crashing by using the Song of Time Item Card, however this also resets the map.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
===''Link's Hijinks''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|LH}}


An 8-bit version of the Moon also appears on the [[Termina Map]] in [[Adventure Mode]], which will crash and destroy Termina if the map is not cleared in time. The Moon will crash in 72 moves, similarly to the 72 hours in ''Majora's Mask''. However, if the Four Giants [[Item Card]] is used and the hidden battle is completed on the Moon itself, the Moon will not fall down. The Moon can be prevented from crashing by using the Song of Time Item Card, however this also resets the map.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Moon appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in {{SSBU}}. When summoned, the Moon will hurtle towards the Stage, becoming fiery and throwing debris from the Stage as it becomes closer. The Moon will then collide with the Stage, damaging anything in its path, before exploding in a flash and launching any Fighters that were close to the Moon.
 
The Moon also appears as a [[Spirit]]. It reprises its role in the background of the Great Bay Stage as well.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*During the development of the game, the Moon had no face on it.
*During development of the game, the Moon had no face on it.
*Even when inside the Moon, in the Grassy Playfield, the dungeons, or the final boss arena against Majora's Mask, the earthquakes during the Final Day still occur.
*In {{TWW}}, the [[Nintendo Gallery]] has a sculpture of the Moon in the background behind the counter.{{Verify|TWW}}
*In {{TWW}}, the [[Nintendo Gallery]] has a sculpture of the Moon in the background behind the counter.{{Verify|TWW}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MM Main Artwork.png|Artwork depicting a faceless Moon behind Skull Kid from ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM Artwork.png|Artwork depicting a faceless Moon behind Skull Kid from {{MM}}
File:MM3D Cast Artwork.png|Artwork depicting the Moon behind the Clock Tower from ''Majora's Mask 3D''
File:Majora's Mask Moon.png|The Moon as seen from the telescope in the Astral Observatory from {{MM|-}}
File:Moon.png|The Moon from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Moon crashing.jpg|The Moon crashing into Termina from {{MM|-}}
File:SkullKidandMoon.png|Skull Kid gazing at the Moon
File:MM Moon Scene.jpg|The Moon Children inside the Moon from {{MM|-}}
File:Majora's Mask Moon.png|The moon as seen from the telescope in the Astral Observatory
File:Moon Rainbow.jpg|The rainbow left by the Moon following {{Term|MM|Majora's Mask (Item)}}'s defeat from {{MM|-}}
File:Moon crashing.jpg|The Moon crashing into Termina
File:MM Faceless Moon.jpg|Pre-release screenshot of the Moon without face from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Moon Scene.jpg|The Moon Children inside the Moon
File:MM3D Moon Clock Town Artwork.png|The {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} over {{Term|MM3D|Clock Town}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:Moon Rainbow.jpg|The rainbow left by the Moon following Majora's Mask's defeat
File:MM3D Artwork.png|Artwork depicting the Moon behind the Clock Tower from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM Faceless Moon.jpg|Pre-release screenshot of the Moon without face
File:MM3D Nintendo Direct 10.png|The Moon from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Nintendo Direct 10.png|The Moon in ''Majora's Mask 3D''
File:SSBM Great Bay.jpg|The Moon on the background of the Great Bay stage from {{SSBM|-}}
File:SSBM Great Bay.jpg|The Moon on the background of the Great Bay stage from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
File:HW Moon Model.png|The Moon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Moon Model.png|The Moon from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Moon.png|The Moon attacking Argorok from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Moon.png|The Moon attacking Argorok in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Great Fountain Fairy Dropping Moon.png|The Moon being dropped by the {{Term|HW|Great Sky Fairy}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Great Fountain Fairy Dropping Moon.png|The Moon being dropped by the Great Fountain Fairy in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW - Fierce Deity Link Screenshot.png|Skull Kid pulling down the Moon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW - Fierce Deity Link Screenshot.png|Skull Kid pulling down the Moon in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Skull Kid Kicking the Moon.png|Skull Kid kicking a miniature Moon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Skull Kid Kicking the Moon.png|Skull Kid kicking a miniature Moon in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:SSBU Moon Render.png|The Moon Assist Trophy from {{SSBU|-}}
File:SSBU Moon.png|The Moon Assist Trophy approaching a Stage from {{SSBU|-}}
File:SSBU Moon 3.png|The Moon Assist Trophy approaching a Stage from {{SSBU|-}}
File:SSBU Moon 2.png|The Moon Assist Trophy colliding with a Stage from {{SSBU|-}}
File:SSBU Young Link.png|The Moon appearing behind Young Link from {{SSBU|-}}
File:LH MM3D 1.jpg|The Moon in the special volume based on {{MM3D|-}} from ''Link's Hijinks''
File:LH MM3D 2.jpg|The Moon in the special volume based on {{MM3D|-}} from ''Link's Hijinks''
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
{{Categories
|items= SSBM, SSBU
|locations= MM, MM3D, MM (Himekawa), HW, HWL, HWDE
|objects= OoT, OoT3D, TWW, TWWHD, TP, TPHD, SS, SSHD, BotW, TotK, SSBM, HW, HWL, HWDE, LH, SSBU
}}

Latest revision as of 01:22, 16 April 2024

The Moon is a recurring location and Object in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed]

Features and Overview

Ocarina of Time



Majora's Mask

The Moon is the rock-like ominous object that constantly threatens to destroy Clock Town in Majora's Mask.[citation needed] By the evil power of Majora's Mask, it is destined to crash into Clock Town, which will obliterate the town along with the rest of Termina.

Before the events of Majora's Mask, the Skull Kid ambushed the Happy Mask Salesman and took one of his precious masks, the Majora's Mask. Even though the Skull Kid was unaware of it, Majora's Mask gradually began to fully possess him, turning his harmless pranks into acts with malicious intents behind them. Eventually, the mask completely embraced the Skull Kid's mind and, using him as a puppet, Majora's Mask set the Moon on a collision course with Clock Town. Once Link arrives in Termina, he discovers that he has just three days to prevent the Moon from extinguishing all of Termina, including himself.

Along with his Fairy companion Tatl, Link sets out to find the Four Giants in each of the temples found throughout Termina. After they free the Giants from the Skull Kid's curse, the young hero and his Fairy climb atop the Clock Tower on the Final Day to call upon the Giants using the "Oath to Order." One by one, the Four Giants appear and stop the Moon's descent, knocking the Skull Kid unconscious in the process.

At this point, Majora's Mask realizes that the Skull Kid has become useless, so it abandons the imp's body and transports itself inside the Moon.[3] With the Moon now being possessed by Majora's Mask, it becomes too strong for the Giants to hold back and it threatens to continue with its plan of obliterating Termina.[4] While the Four Giants use all of their might to restrain the evil menace, Link and Tatl follow Majora's Mask into the Moon.[5] Inside, Link defeats Majora's Mask and the Moon disintegrates, returning peace to Termina.

Areas

The Wind Waker



Twilight Princess



Skyward Sword



Breath of the Wild



Tears of the Kingdom



Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Moon appears in the background of the Great Bay Stage. As the match progresses, the Moon slowly descends until the Four Giants appear and push it back up. The Moon also appears as a Trophy.

# Trophy First Game / Move Description How to unlock
171
Moon
Majora's Mask
10/00
High in the sky above the Clock Town Tower, a menacing moon slowly sinks towards the city. Shrouded in mystery and feared by all, it threatens to devour everything and everyone in a cataclysm of fire. Strangely, inside the moon is a beautiful, pristine plain broken by a single tree. The moon breaks after Link defeats Majora's Mask. Random

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, the Moon appears in "The Shadow King", where it is constructed by Fairies and summoned by the Great Fairy to knock Argorok out of the sky. The Moon can also be summoned when using the Clawshot into the air, pulling a smaller Moon down to crush enemies. Link can also summon the Moon when using the Great Fairy weapon as a combo attack. Young Link wearing the Fierce Deity's Mask can also summon the Moon, which is pulled by the Skull Kid and then sliced in half by the Fierce Deity. Skull Kid as a playable Warrior kicks a miniature Moon at his enemies to attack.

An 8-bit version of the Moon also appears on the Termina Map in Adventure Mode, which will crash and destroy Termina if the map is not cleared in time. The Moon will crash in 72 moves, similarly to the 72 hours in Majora's Mask. However, if the Four Giants Item Card is used and the hidden battle is completed on the Moon itself, the Moon will not fall down. The Moon can be prevented from crashing by using the Song of Time Item Card, however this also resets the map.

Link's Hijinks



Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Moon appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When summoned, the Moon will hurtle towards the Stage, becoming fiery and throwing debris from the Stage as it becomes closer. The Moon will then collide with the Stage, damaging anything in its path, before exploding in a flash and launching any Fighters that were close to the Moon.

The Moon also appears as a Spirit. It reprises its role in the background of the Great Bay Stage as well.

Trivia

  • During development of the game, the Moon had no face on it.
  • Even when inside the Moon, in the Grassy Playfield, the dungeons, or the final boss arena against Majora's Mask, the earthquakes during the Final Day still occur.
  • In The Wind Waker, the Nintendo Gallery has a sculpture of the Moon in the background behind the counter.[verification needed]

Gallery

References

  1. "Under a Red Moon
    Hyrule Ridge
    " — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "Moon-Gazing Gorons
    Goron City
    " — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom)
  3. "A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended..." — Majora's Mask (Majora's Mask)
  4. "... I shall consume. Consume... Consume everything." — Moon (Majora's Mask)
  5. "Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!" — Tatl (Majora's Mask)