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The '''Octorok''' (オクタロック, ''Okutarokku'') is perhaps as much part of [[the Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] as [[Link]] or [[Princess Zelda]], having appeared in every ''Zelda'' game except ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. An octopus-like creature that shoots rocks from its snout, the Octorok seems to have adapted to living on land in the[[:Category:2D games|2D ''Zelda'' games]], and can generally be killed with one or two hits from Link's sword, making them rather weak.

[[Image:OctorokLoZ.png|left]][[Image:OctorokLoZBlue.png|left]]Octoroks are found almost everywhere in Hyrule, though they primarily inhabit the forest. They tend to travel in groups and provide Link with his first combat opportunities of the game.  They walk around in random directions shooting rocks.  If Link has his shield, he can easily defeat the rock-spewing enemy by reflecting its rocks. They come in red and blue varieties, the blue being the stronger of the two.

[[Image:Octorok2.gif|left]]Octoroks of [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Link's second adventure]] are quite different.  While still found in groups practicing rock-shooting with Link as their target, they are now sedentary creatures that jump. The Octorok can be found only in caves and marshes, the latter of which provides a mobile version that creeps up on Link under the cover of tall grass.

Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' return to their original roots as slow creatures that can only spit one rock at a time. They are a common sight in many areas, especially in [[Toronbo Shores]] and [[Ukuku Prairie]]. Octoroks in ''Link's Awakening'' only appear in red and as [[Winged Octorok]]s, the latter being able to dodge sword swings by briefly flying into the air, but can easily be defeated by a sword spin or being attacked while not looking.

They could be killed in a number of ways, the most common method featuring using Link's shield to reflect the rocks they spat at him back at them. However, they can be killed with any projectile as well.  An early screenshot showed several Octoroks walking on land like their 2D equivalents.

[[Image:OctorokOracleBlue.png|left]][[Image:OctorokOracleRed.png|left]][[Image:OctorokLink.png|left]]For all purposes and appearances, Octoroks in both [[Oracle series|''Oracle'' games]] are identical to their counterparts in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', but only appears as normal red Octoroks and blue Octoroks, the latter being stronger.

If Link wears the [[Magic Ring|Octo Ring]], he will become a green Octorok. However, while wearing this ring Link won't be able to attack.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Octoroks take an all new squid-like form that shoot rocks at Link like its previous forms. They seem to take from the Ocarina of Time version but more with many physical differences.

Octoroks in ''The Wind Waker'' also include a larger, more intimidating variety known as [[Big Octo (Great Sea)|Big Octo]]s. The more eyes a Big Octo has, the more powerful they are. They appear from whirlpools, and their presence may be detected by the tell-tale gathering of seagulls around the area. To defeat one, Link must blind each of its eyes before the whirlpool sucks his ship into the Octorok's maw. Just about any projectile item is effective against the eyes, but the most effective weapons are [[Light Arrow]]s and [[bomb]]s. Once a Big Octo is defeated, it will leave behind a sunken treasure spot, with the exception of one, which will release a [[Great Fairy]], who will in turn double Link's [[Magic Meter]].

Yet, ''The Wind Waker's'' Octoroks, known as Ocean Octoroks, still appear in the game as a common enemy while navigating the Great Sea. These Octoroks circle Link's ship and will shoot bombs rather than rocks.  Hitting them with the cannon will defeat them in one hit.

Another form of Octorok is the [[Octomine]].  It is an explosive species that can only be found underwater.  They are found in two forms, its sleeping form where they lie completely still and a wide awake form which propels itself underwater either up and down, or left and right.