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{{Boss| name = Trinexx
{{Infobox Boss
|image = [[File:trinexx.gif]]
|image= File:ALttP Trinexx Sprite.png
|title =  
|caption=
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''
|title=  
|dungeon = [[Turtle Rock]]
|game= ALttP
|weakness = [[Ice Rod]] & [[Fire Rod]], [[Sword]]
|other= AST, ALttP (Ishinomori), ALttP (Himekawa)
|dungeon= {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}}
|weakness=  
{{List|
{{Term|ALttP|Ice Rod|link}},
{{Term|ALttP|Fire Rod|link}}
}}
}}
'''Trinexx''' (デグロック, ''Degurokku'') is the boss of [[Turtle Rock]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and the last dungeon in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: The_Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''. Its name may be derived from the prefix "tri-" meaning three, and the word "necks," alluding to its three heads. Its first form is a stone turtle with two additional heads protruding from its shell on either side. These extra heads are elemental; the red one spouts flame and the blue one breathes frost.
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{{Term/Store|Trinexx||Series, ALttP, ALttP (Himekawa)}} is a recurring [[Boss]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|ALttP, ALttP (Himekawa)}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 210 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref><ref name="ALttP (Himekawa) 138">{{Cite Book|quote= Who will survive, the monster or the hero? Arise, three-headed Trinexx! Now... consume the hero! |book= ALttP (Himekawa) |publisher= |page= 138}}</ref>{{Name Ref|AST}} {{Term|Series|Trinexx}} goes unnamed in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}.


==Strategy==
==Characteristics==
[[File:Trinexx4.gif|left|||Trinexx's snake form]]In order to defeat Trinexx (it is recommended to bring either blue or green [[potion]]s before engaging this boss), Link must use the [[Fire Rod]] on the blue head and the [[Ice Rod]] on the red head to stun them. Link can then attack them with the sword to destroy them (it is helpful for him to destroy the blue head first, since its frost breath can create a permanent streak of ice on the floor that worsens motion). While doing this, Link must dodge its main head which lashes out at him. After both extra heads are gone, Trinexx then withdraws into itself and its shell will explode, revealing its true form as a giant snake with a glowing orb in the center of its body. In this form it attacks Link directly with its body. Hitting the orb three times defeats this boss to win the dungeon's [[crystal]] and [[Heart Container]].
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{Term|ALttP|Trinexx}} is the {{Term|ALttP|Boss}} of {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}} in {{ALttP}}. Its first form is a stone turtle with two additional heads protruding from its shell on either side. These extra heads are elemental; the red one spouts flame and the blue one breathes frost. In order to defeat Trinexx, [[Link]] must use the [[Fire Rod]] on the blue head and the [[Ice Rod]] on the red head to stun them. When using items like Rods that consume high amounts of magic, Link can use blue or green [[Potion]]s to regain his magic as needed. After stunning the heads, Link can attack them with the sword to destroy them. After the blue head is destroyed, Link will no longer have to walk on the ice it emits. While attacking, Link must dodge its main head to avoid taking damage, which lashes out at him. After both extra heads are gone, Trinexx then withdraws into itself and its shell will explode, before emerging in a giant snake-like form with a glowing orb in the center of its body. In this form, Trinexx attacks Link directly with its body. To finish the Boss, Link must strike the orb three times. Once Trinexx is defeated, Link receives another [[Heart Container]] and the [[crystal]] containing [[Princess Zelda]].
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|AST}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, the monster fought in {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}} is a three-headed dragon with a grey  head, a red head that breathes fire and a blue head that breathes ice. Though the three heads and their powers are a reference to the game's  boss, the dragon is never called Trinexx. When Link arrives to Turtle Rock to rescue [[Princess Zelda]], he is attacked by a Trinexx.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link! Watch your back!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref>  However, [[Roam]], who had been following Link,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Ha ha ha! I followed you all this way...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=16}}</ref>  arrives just in time to save the young hero from one of the dragon head's attacks. Roam and Link cut off the dragon's ice head, causing its ice and fire to mix and eventually explode.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Move''' it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=1}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{ALttP|Himekawa}}, [[Agahnim]] kidnaps Link's companion [[Ghanti]] while on his way to Turtle Rock, and takes her to {{Term|ALttP|Ganon's Tower|link}}. There, he uses his magic and her negative emotions to transform her into Trinexx, who he unleashes on the hero when he arrives at Turtle Rock.<ref name="ALttP (Himekawa) 138"/> The monster fails to follow Agahnim's commands correctly however, and Link defeats the monster easily. Only after striking it down does Ghanti return to her true form, battered and badly wounded.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Its kinda weak for such a big... ?! Ghanti! Why were you...? Did '''I''' do this? What have I done?|book= ALttP (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 138}}</ref> Enraged at Agahnim's trickery, Link begins to turn into a beast by letting his emotions get out of control and loses the ability to wield the Master Sword, as was Agahnim's plan all along. The transformation is halted however by [[Princess Zelda]], who breaks free of her [[Crystal]] prison by herself. Ghanti is then healed by the enchanted [[Apple]] Link had been carrying.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]], the monster Link fights in Turtle Rock is a three-headed dragon, though its body is never shown. As with Trinexx, one of its three heads breaths fire and another breaths ice, but the dragon is never actually called "Trinexx".
*[[Turtle Rock (Boss)|Turtle Rock]], a {{Term|LA|Sub-Boss|link}} created from the entrance of the same-named dungeon in {{LA}}, is very similar to Trinexx and was likely inspired by it.
*[[Turtle Head]], the [[mini-boss]] of the Turtle Rock in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', is reminiscent of Trinexx.
*In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, the monster Link fights in Turtle Rock is a three-headed dragon, though its body is never shown. As with Trinexx, one of its three heads breaths fire and another breaths ice, but the dragon is never actually called "Trinexx".
*In {{ALBW}}, Trinexx has a [[Lorule]] counterpart called [[Grinexx]].


[[Category:Bosses]]
==Nomenclature==
[[Category:Dragons]]
{{Term|Series|Trinexx}}'s name may be derived from the prefix "tri-" meaning three, and the word "necks," alluding to its three heads.
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Its Japanese name, {{Romanize|デグロック|Degurokku}}, implies that it has a relation to the [[Helmasaur King]], whose Japanese name is {{Romanize|ジークロック|Jīkurokku}}.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Trinexx4.gif|Trinexx's final form
File:Trinexx (comic).png|Trinexx in the {{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)
File:TrinexxManga.png|Trinexx being summoned by [[Agahnim]] in {{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)
File:ALttP Cagiva Trinexx.png|{{Term|Series|Trinexx}} in the {{ALttP|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Bosses|ALttP}}
{{Categories
|Reptilian Enemies, Turtles
|bosses= ALttP, AST, ALttP (Ishinomori)<!-- Uses Series term -->, ALttP (Himekawa)
}}

Latest revision as of 10:10, 24 April 2024

Trinexx is a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttP | ALttP (Himekawa))[1][2][name references needed] Trinexx goes unnamed in the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori.

Characteristics

A Link to the Past

Trinexx is the Boss of Turtle Rock in A Link to the Past. Its first form is a stone turtle with two additional heads protruding from its shell on either side. These extra heads are elemental; the red one spouts flame and the blue one breathes frost. In order to defeat Trinexx, Link must use the Fire Rod on the blue head and the Ice Rod on the red head to stun them. When using items like Rods that consume high amounts of magic, Link can use blue or green Potions to regain his magic as needed. After stunning the heads, Link can attack them with the sword to destroy them. After the blue head is destroyed, Link will no longer have to walk on the ice it emits. While attacking, Link must dodge its main head to avoid taking damage, which lashes out at him. After both extra heads are gone, Trinexx then withdraws into itself and its shell will explode, before emerging in a giant snake-like form with a glowing orb in the center of its body. In this form, Trinexx attacks Link directly with its body. To finish the Boss, Link must strike the orb three times. Once Trinexx is defeated, Link receives another Heart Container and the crystal containing Princess Zelda.

Other Appearances

Ancient Stone Tablets

Non-Canon Information
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A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, the monster fought in Turtle Rock is a three-headed dragon with a grey head, a red head that breathes fire and a blue head that breathes ice. Though the three heads and their powers are a reference to the game's boss, the dragon is never called Trinexx. When Link arrives to Turtle Rock to rescue Princess Zelda, he is attacked by a Trinexx.[3] However, Roam, who had been following Link,[4] arrives just in time to save the young hero from one of the dragon head's attacks. Roam and Link cut off the dragon's ice head, causing its ice and fire to mix and eventually explode.[5]

A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

In the A Link to the Past manga by Akira Himekawa, Agahnim kidnaps Link's companion Ghanti while on his way to Turtle Rock, and takes her to Ganon's Tower. There, he uses his magic and her negative emotions to transform her into Trinexx, who he unleashes on the hero when he arrives at Turtle Rock.[2] The monster fails to follow Agahnim's commands correctly however, and Link defeats the monster easily. Only after striking it down does Ghanti return to her true form, battered and badly wounded.[6] Enraged at Agahnim's trickery, Link begins to turn into a beast by letting his emotions get out of control and loses the ability to wield the Master Sword, as was Agahnim's plan all along. The transformation is halted however by Princess Zelda, who breaks free of her Crystal prison by herself. Ghanti is then healed by the enchanted Apple Link had been carrying.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Trinexx's name may be derived from the prefix "tri-" meaning three, and the word "necks," alluding to its three heads.

Its Japanese name, デグロック (Degurokku), implies that it has a relation to the Helmasaur King, whose Japanese name is ジークロック (Jīkurokku).

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
デグロック (Degu Rokku)[8]Degu Rock
The Italian Republic
Italian
Trirex[7]Portmanteau of tri- ("three") and rex (Latin for "king")
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Gallery

  • Trinexx's final form

    Trinexx's final form

  • Trinexx in the A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

    Trinexx in the A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

  • Trinexx being summoned by Agahnim in A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

    Trinexx being summoned by Agahnim in A Link to the Past (Himekawa)

  • Trinexx in the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Trinexx in the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 210 (ALttP)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Who will survive, the monster or the hero? Arise, three-headed Trinexx! Now... consume the hero!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 138)
  3. ↑ "Link! Watch your back!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  4. ↑ "Ha ha ha! I followed you all this way..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 16)
  5. ↑ "Move it, hero! Without that head, the monster's fire and ice will mix violently! You can guess what happens next!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 1)
  6. ↑ "Its kinda weak for such a big... ?! Ghanti! Why were you...? Did I do this? What have I done?" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 138)
  7. ↑ "Trirex" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 149
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