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'''Aquamentus''' is a recurring boss in {{TLoZ|Series}}. Though its size may be intimidating, the strategy required to defeat it is simple: with its head, or rather specifically its horn as its prime weak spot, Link must only strike it upon the head to vanquish it in both incarnations.
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==Strategy==
|attack2= Fireball
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
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{{TLoZManual|Aquamentus|A type of dragon that some call a unicorn. As well as having lots of attacking power, it's a fearful opponent. It emits mean beams.}}
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[[File:TLoZ Aquamentus Sprite.png|left]]
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Aquamentus is fought as a main boss in [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]] and [[Level-7 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-7]] in the First Quest, and returns as the boss of the Level-1 in the [[Second Quest]] as well. However, it also appears as a mini-boss in some other labyrinths.
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{{Term/Store|Aquamentus||Series, TLoZ, OoS, TLoZ (TV Series)}} is a recurring [[Boss]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 163 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, OoS}}}}</ref><ref name="TLoZ 1 08">{{Cite Episode|quote= Zelda! Help! This monstrous Aquamentus wants me for lunch! |name= {{Term|TLoZ (TV Series)|Link|link}} |show= The Legend of Zelda |episode= 8}}</ref>{{Name Ref|BSTLoZ}} {{Term|Series|Aquamentus}} goes unnamed in the {{OoS|Himekawa}}. It is a [[dragon]] with a horn on its head that some call a unicorn.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= A type of dragon that some call a unicorn.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref>


If Link rushes into the creature's whereabouts unprepared, it can be a little challenging. If Rupees are saved up for a shield first, then this enemy can be defeated easily. Aquamentus will periodically shoot three fireballs simultaneously at Link,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Aquamentus: A Unicorn having lots of attacking power. It emits beams.|game= Legend of Zelda|page= 37}}</ref> each of which can dish out plenty of damage, but none will even so much as graze the hero if he blocks them with a [[Magical Shield]]. Even without the expensive shield, the fireballs can be dodged easily if Link is not too close. Since it is unlikely that Link will have the Magical Shield, the best strategy is to watch for his mouth opening to see when he is about to fire these beams so they can be avoided, or attack from a distance with [[Sword Beams]] or the [[Bow]] if possible.
==Characteristics==
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Aquamentus|A type of dragon that some call a unicorn. As well as having lots of attacking power, it's a fearful opponent. It emits mean beams.}}
In {{TLoZ}}, Aquamentus appears as the [[Boss]] of {{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 7|link}} of the First Quest as well as Level-1 of the [[Second Quest]]. It guards a fragment of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. Aquamentus also appears in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 4|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 8|link}} of the Second Quest. Aquamentus slowly walks back and forth and periodically shoots a group of three fireballs out of its mouth.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Aquamentus: A Unicorn having lots of attacking power. It emits beams.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref> [[Link]] can block the fireballs with a [[Magical Shield]]. Link can damage an Aquamentus with his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}} or [[Bomb]]s, but can also attack from a distance by throwing his Sword, shooting the [[Bow]] and [[Arrow]] or using the [[Magical Rod]]. Aquamentus cannot be stunned by the [[Boomerang]] and is invulnerable to [[Fire]]. When it is defeated, a [[Heart Container]] will appear and Aquamentus may drop either a [[Heart]], a [[Fairy]], or one [[Rupee]].{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}}


Aside from its projectiles, the only method this beast has of harming the hero is bumping into him. Considering how slowly the bulky dragon moves, his tackles are not very threatening. Link can damage Aquamentus by hitting its horn with [[Arrow]]s, his [[Sword]], or well-placed [[Bomb]]s. Bombs can inflict much more damage than Link's [[Wooden Sword]], so these explosives can come in handy during the first fight against this dragon if Link has them.
==={{OoS|-}}===
[[File:OoS Aquamentus Sprite 2.png|left|54px]]
In {{OoS}}, Aquamentus is the Boss of the first [[Dungeon]], [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], a Dungeon that resembles Level-1 from {{TLoZ|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS|publisher= Nintendo|page= 19}}</ref> In addition to its attacks from ''The Legend of Zelda'', Aquamentus now has the ability to charge across the room. After dashing and slamming into the wall, the Aquamentus flies back to the right side of the room. Before emitting beams, its horn will glow. Upon the dragon's defeat, Link receives a Heart Container and the first [[Essence of Nature]], {{Term|OoS|Fertile Soil|link}}.


By defeating Aquamentus in a labyrinth that it appears as a boss, Link will earn a [[Heart Container]] and a shard of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]].
==Other Appearances==
==={{TLoZ|-}} TV Series===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Aquamentus (Underworld Connections).png|thumb|right|200px|An Aquamentus from the {{TLoZ|-}} TV series]]
An Aquamentus is depicted as a horse-like monster in the "[[Underworld Connections]]" episode of {{TLoZ|TV Series}}. As Link is retrieving a shard of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] while swimming in the [[Black Falls]], an Aquamentus appears out of a dark, underwater cave. The Aquamentus takes him to the surface while Link is riding on top of it, struggling.<ref name="TLoZ 1 08"/> [[Princess Zelda]] then grabs a Bomb from Link's pouch and throws it at the Aquamentus, which instantly defeats it.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Bombs away!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=8}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Oracle of Seasons''===
==={{BSTLoZ|-}}===
[[File:AquamentusOoS.png|Aquamentus in Oracle of Seasons|left|78px]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Aquamentus is once again the boss of the first labyrinth, known as [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], a similar dungeon to [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Fans of the original NES Zelda may experience déjà vu as they confront the Dungeon Boss, the Aquamentus.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=19}}</ref> Unlike in his first appearance, Link doesn't have a chance to "buff up" much before fighting this monster. Link can move diagonally and has access to the [[Spin Attack]] now, but Aquamentus also has a new attack in the form of a dangerous charge across the screen. After impacting on the far wall, Aquamentus will take to the air using its wings before landing back on the right side of the room and continuing his attack. Since the dragon is larger than it was, it is also slightly harder to hit his horn. Before emitting beams, its horn will glow. When Aquamentus has sustained enough damage, his horn will be removed, his power will wane and he shall be destroyed. Upon the dragon's defeat, Link receives a [[Heart Container]] and the first [[Essence of Nature]], [[Essences of Nature#Fertile Soil|Fertile Soil]].
[[File:BSTLoZ Aquamentus Green Sprite.png|left|60px]]
Aquamentus appears as the Boss of {{Term|BSTLoZ|Level 1|link}} and {{Term|BSTLoZ|Level 7|link}}, and as a Mini-Boss in {{Term|BSTLoZ|Level 8|link}}, in {{BSTLoZ}}. It is fought in the same manner as in {{TLoZ|-}}. In its latter two appearances, Aquamentus is much stronger and more animated, shooting fireballs more frequently and requiring several hits before turning blue, then finally turning red after several more hits, before being defeated.
{{Clear}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Non-canon Appearances==
==={{OoS|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch===
An Aquamentus makes an appearance in the {{OoS|Himekawa}} alongside various other enemies and Bosses from the game. They swarm all at once with the Aquamentus leading the charge, while [[Ricky]] attempts to protect Link by putting him in his pouch and attacking with Tornado Punches. The Aquamentus breaths fire and while Ricky attempts to block the flames with his tornadoes, he is overwhelmed and defeated. It would have been a lost battle if it was not for the appearance of [[Moosh]], who awakes from hibernation at just the right moment to give them a ride to safety at extremely high speed.
[[File:Dragon GW.png|right]]
Aquamentus is the boss in each of the four dungeons from {{TLoZGW}}, but is referred to as simply "dragon". He can only be defeated using a [[Bomb]].
 
===''The Legend of Zelda'' TV Series===
[[File:Aquamentus (Underworld Connections).png|thumb|right|Aquamentus in the animated series]]
An Aquamentus is depicted as a horse-like monster in the "[[Underworld Connections]]" episode of {{Animated}}. Just as Link is retrieving a shard of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] while swimming in the [[Black Falls]], an Aquamentus appears out of a dark, underwater cave. The Aquamentus takes him to the surface while Link is riding on top of it, struggling.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote=Zelda! Help! This monstrous Aquamentus wants me for lunch!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=8}}</ref> [[Princess Zelda]] then grabs a [[Bomb]] from Link's pouch and throws it at the Aquamentus, which instantly defeats it.<ref>{{Cite episode|quote=Bombs away!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=8}}</ref>
 
===''Oracle of Seasons'' Manga===
[[File:AquamentusManga.png|thumb|left|Aquamentus alongside [[Onox]] and other monsters in the manga]]
Aquamentus makes an appearance in [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)|''Oracle of Seasons'' manga]] alongside various other enemies and boss monsters from the game, where they attack Link, [[Ricky]] and [[Maple]] under [[Twinrova]]'s supervision before they can reach [[Onox's Castle]]. They swarm all at once with Aquamentus leading the charge, while Ricky attempts to protect Link by putting him in his pouch and attacking with Tornado Punches. Aquamentus breaths fire, and while Ricky attempts to block the flames with his tornadoes, he is overwhelmed and defeated. It would of been a lost battle if it was not for the appearance of [[Moosh]], who awakes from hibernation at just the right moment to give them a ride to safety at extremely high speed.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Trivia==
*Aquamentus is the first boss to appear in the history of {{Animated}}. Despite this, he has only appeared in as many main series games as [[Digdogger]] and [[Patra]] and is the only boss not to have any related species.
*Aquamentus is based on a unicorn and a dragon.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Dragon(BS).gif|Aquamentus in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:TLoZ Aquamentus Million Publishing Artwork.png|Artwork of an Aquamentus from an unofficial {{TLoZ|-}} guide book
File:Aquamentusfly.png|Aquamentus flying in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:AquamentusManga.png|An Aquamentus alongside various other monsters from the {{OoS|-}} manga
File:BSTLoZ Aquamentus Blue Sprite.gif|A blue Aquamentus from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:BSTLoZ Aquamentus Red Sprite.gif|A red Aquamentus from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
</gallery>
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{{Notes}}
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Aquamentus is a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed] Aquamentus goes unnamed in the Oracle of Seasons manga by Akira Himekawa. It is a dragon with a horn on its head that some call a unicorn.[3]

Characteristics

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Aquamentus
A type of dragon that some call a unicorn. As well as having lots of attacking power, it's a fearful opponent. It emits mean beams.

In The Legend of Zelda, Aquamentus appears as the Boss of Level 1 and Level 7 of the First Quest as well as Level-1 of the Second Quest. It guards a fragment of the Triforce of Wisdom. Aquamentus also appears in Level 4 and Level 8 of the Second Quest. Aquamentus slowly walks back and forth and periodically shoots a group of three fireballs out of its mouth.[4] Link can block the fireballs with a Magical Shield. Link can damage an Aquamentus with his Sword or Bombs, but can also attack from a distance by throwing his Sword, shooting the Bow and Arrow or using the Magical Rod. Aquamentus cannot be stunned by the Boomerang and is invulnerable to Fire. When it is defeated, a Heart Container will appear and Aquamentus may drop either a Heart, a Fairy, or one Rupee.[note 1]

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Aquamentus is the Boss of the first Dungeon, Gnarled Root Dungeon, a Dungeon that resembles Level-1 from The Legend of Zelda.[6] In addition to its attacks from The Legend of Zelda, Aquamentus now has the ability to charge across the room. After dashing and slamming into the wall, the Aquamentus flies back to the right side of the room. Before emitting beams, its horn will glow. Upon the dragon's defeat, Link receives a Heart Container and the first Essence of Nature, Fertile Soil.

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

Non-Canon Information
An Aquamentus from the The Legend of Zelda TV series

An Aquamentus is depicted as a horse-like monster in the "Underworld Connections" episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series. As Link is retrieving a shard of the Triforce of Wisdom while swimming in the Black Falls, an Aquamentus appears out of a dark, underwater cave. The Aquamentus takes him to the surface while Link is riding on top of it, struggling.[2] Princess Zelda then grabs a Bomb from Link's pouch and throws it at the Aquamentus, which instantly defeats it.[7]

BS The Legend of Zelda

Non-Canon Information

Aquamentus appears as the Boss of Level-1 and Level 7, and as a Mini-Boss in Level-8, in BS The Legend of Zelda. It is fought in the same manner as in The Legend of Zelda. In its latter two appearances, Aquamentus is much stronger and more animated, shooting fireballs more frequently and requiring several hits before turning blue, then finally turning red after several more hits, before being defeated.

Oracle of Seasons (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

An Aquamentus makes an appearance in the Oracle of Seasons manga by Akira Himekawa alongside various other enemies and Bosses from the game. They swarm all at once with the Aquamentus leading the charge, while Ricky attempts to protect Link by putting him in his pouch and attacking with Tornado Punches. The Aquamentus breaths fire and while Ricky attempts to block the flames with his tornadoes, he is overwhelmed and defeated. It would have been a lost battle if it was not for the appearance of Moosh, who awakes from hibernation at just the right moment to give them a ride to safety at extremely high speed.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
アクオメンタス (Akuomentasu) (TLoZ)[9]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 阿夸曼特斯 (Ākuāmàntèsī) (TLoZ)[11]
  • 阿夸曼特斯 (Ā kuā màn tè sī) (OoS)[11]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Aquamentus (TLoZ)
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Aquamentus (TLoZ)[10]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Aquamentus (TLoZ | OoS)[8]
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Artwork of an Aquamentus from an unofficial The Legend of Zelda guide book

    Artwork of an Aquamentus from an unofficial The Legend of Zelda guide book

  • An Aquamentus alongside various other monsters from the Oracle of Seasons manga

    An Aquamentus alongside various other monsters from the Oracle of Seasons manga

  • A blue Aquamentus from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A blue Aquamentus from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • A red Aquamentus from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A red Aquamentus from BS The Legend of Zelda

Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 163 (TLoZ | OoS)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Zelda! Help! This monstrous Aquamentus wants me for lunch!" — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 8)
  3. ↑ "A type of dragon that some call a unicorn." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
  4. ↑ "Aquamentus: A Unicorn having lots of attacking power. It emits beams." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
  5. ↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
  6. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 19
  7. ↑ "Bombs away!" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 8)
  8. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 163
  9. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 162
  10. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 162
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