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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
A {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} first appears as a {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss}} in the water-filled labyrinth of {{Term|LANS|Angler's Tunnel|link}}. The front of its body is heavily armored and cannot be harmed. The only weak point on its body is their tender backside, which {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} must exploit with the edge of his {{Term|LANS|Sword|link}}. This is easiest done by waiting for it to pass by and striking from the side, but it is also possible for him to chase it down with the {{Term|LANS|Pegasus Boots|link}}. Upon each hit, {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} will spin and change direction. It is possible for {{Term|LANS|Link}} to equip the {{Term|LANS|Roc's Feather|link}} and leap over {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} as he passes beneath {{Term|LANS|Link}} in the longer straightaways and then strike him. Once defeated, {{Term|LANS|Link}} will gain access to the {{Term|LANS|Flippers|link}}.
A {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} first appears as a {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss}} in the water-filled labyrinth of {{Term|LANS|Angler's Tunnel|link}}. The front of its body is heavily armored and cannot be harmed. The only weak point on its body is their tender backside, which {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} must exploit with the edge of his {{Term|LANS|Sword|link}}. This is easiest done by waiting for it to pass by and striking from the side, but it is also possible for him to chase it down with the {{Term|LANS|Pegasus Boots|link}}. Upon each hit, {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} will spin and change direction. It is possible for {{Term|LANS|Link}} to equip the {{Term|LANS|Roc's Feather|link}} and leap over {{Term|LANS|Hydrosaur}} as he passes beneath {{Term|LANS|Link}} in the longer straightaways and then strike him. Once defeated, {{Term|LANS|Link}} will gain access to the {{Term|LANS|Flippers|link}}.
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==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
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{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} fights {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Hydrosaur}} while exploring {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Angler's Tunnel|link}}.
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} fights {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Hydrosaur}} while exploring {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Angler's Tunnel|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
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{{Bosses|LA}}
{{Bosses|LA}}
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Revision as of 00:09, 18 October 2019

Template:Boss Hydrosaurs are Sub-Bosses in Link's Awakening.[1][note 1]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

A Hydrosaur first appears as a Sub-Boss in the water-filled labyrinth of Angler's Tunnel. The front of its body is heavily armored and cannot be harmed. The only weak point on its body is their tender backside, which Link must exploit with the edge of his Sword. This is easiest done by waiting for it to pass by and striking from the side, but it is also possible for him to chase it down with the Pegasus Boots. Upon each hit, Hydrosaur will spin and change direction. It is possible for Link to equip the Roc's Feather and leap over Hydrosaur as he passes beneath Link in the longer straightaways and then strike him. Once defeated, Link will gain access to the Flippers.

Hydrosaur later returns in Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening). While it behaves the same as its aquatic variation, it now swims around a pool of lava, making the battle considerably more challenging for Link. In this Dungeon, Hydrosaur guards the room where the Nightmare Key is hidden.

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

Non-Canon Information

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link fights Hydrosaur while exploring Angler's Tunnel.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ヒップループホバー (Hippurūpu Hobā) (LA)[6]Hippurūpu Hover
Hippurūpu is the Japanese name for Iron Masks.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Cue Ball (LA | LADX)[5] 
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Gallery

  • Link fighting Cue Ball in Angler's Tunnel from Link's Awakening DX

    Link fighting Cue Ball in Angler's Tunnel from Link's Awakening DX

  • Link fighting Hydrosaur from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Link fighting Hydrosaur from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

Notes

  1. ↑ Hydrosaur were referred to as Cue Balls in all versions of Link's Awakening prior to Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch as well as Water Cephalopod for Angler's Tunnel and Fire Cephalopod for Turtle Rock on Zelda.com.[2][3][4] However, as these contradict the name given in the Dreamer Art Book, they are not considered Canon.

References

  1. ↑ Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 69
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172
  3. ↑ Template:Cite web
  4. ↑ Template:Cite web
  5. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 172
  6. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 26

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