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{{Boss
:For the similarly named boss in {{OoT|-}}, see [[Volvagia]].
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'''Barba''' is the boss of the [[Three-Eye Rock Palace]] in {{TAoL}}.
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{{Term/Store|Barba||Series, TAoL}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 211}}</ref> sometimes known as '''Volvagia''',<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=In some places, Barba is called Volvagia|book= E |page=146}}</ref> is the [[Boss]] of the [[Three-Eye Rock Palace]] in {{TAoL}}.


==Strategy==
==Characteristics==
Barba is the guardian of Three-Eye Rock Palace, where [[Link]] must place the last of the six [[Crystal#The Adventure of Link|Crystal]] shards in the temple's statue in order to dispel the barrier on the [[Great Palace]]. Its room is unique among bosses in the game in that it contains three pits filled with lava. It rises from the depths of the lava and directly into the air, keeping its head away from the range of Link's [[Sword]]. It breathes a stream of fire at him. Its attacks will often knock Link into the lava if he is hit, so Link must time his jumps to avoid the flames. Barba can be beaten if Link uses the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Jump|Jump]] Magic to leap into the air and strike the dragon on its head. It is also possible to defeat it by using the [[Up Thrust]], though this method is more risky, as it is easier to fall into the lava.
Barba's boss room has three lava pits. Barba rises from the depths of the lava and directly into the air, keeping its head away from the range of Link's [[Sword]]. It breathes a stream of fire at him. Its attacks will often knock Link into the lava if he is hit, so Link must time his jumps to avoid the flames. Barba can be beaten if Link uses the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Jump|Jump]] Magic to leap into the air and strike the dragon on its head. It is also possible to defeat it by using the [[Jump Thrust]], though this method is more risky, as it is easier to fall into the lava.


==Trivia==
In the original Japanese version of {{TAoL|-}} for the [[Famicom Disk System]], Barba looks more like a traditional Eastern dragon, and roars constantly throughout the battle. In the international release the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], it was updated to look more like a Western dragon, being wider and shorter, and was given an animated body and head. It does not roar in this version. Barba's official artwork is based on its original appearance.
*Barba received an updated sprite for the international release of ''The Adventure of Link'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. Barba's original sprite was entirely lacking in animation, and gave it an appearance much more like a traditional eastern dragon. Its updated sprite made it larger but shorter in length, and gave it a fully animated body and head, with an appearance closer to a western dragon. The battle itself is slightly different as well, with a modified layout, removing an exploit that allowed Link to defeat it easily when it appears on the left side of the screen. Barba also roars constantly throughout the battle in the Japanese version. Barba's official artwork is based on its original appearance, rather than the updated version.


==Etymology==
The layout of the boss room was also changed by extending the leftmost lava pit to the edge of the screen, thereby removing an exploit that allowed Link to defeat Barba easily when it appears on the left side of the screen.
Barba is likely a shortening of "Barubajia," Barba's Japanese name.


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:BarbaArt AoL.png|Barba's Futabasha guide artwork
File:TAoL Barba Futabasha Artwork.png|Barba's Futabasha guide artwork
File:Barba.png|Barba's sprite from the NES version of ''The Adventure of Link''
File:TAoL FDS Barba Sprite.png|Barba's sprite from the Famicom Disk System version of {{TAoL|-}}
File:BarbaFDS.png|Barba's sprite from the Famicom Disk System version of ''The Adventure of Link''
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Latest revision as of 22:43, 28 March 2024

For the similarly named boss in Ocarina of Time, see Volvagia.

Barba,[2] sometimes known as Volvagia,[3] is the Boss of the Three-Eye Rock Palace in The Adventure of Link.

Characteristics

Barba's boss room has three lava pits. Barba rises from the depths of the lava and directly into the air, keeping its head away from the range of Link's Sword. It breathes a stream of fire at him. Its attacks will often knock Link into the lava if he is hit, so Link must time his jumps to avoid the flames. Barba can be beaten if Link uses the Jump Magic to leap into the air and strike the dragon on its head. It is also possible to defeat it by using the Jump Thrust, though this method is more risky, as it is easier to fall into the lava.

In the original Japanese version of The Adventure of Link for the Famicom Disk System, Barba looks more like a traditional Eastern dragon, and roars constantly throughout the battle. In the international release the Nintendo Entertainment System, it was updated to look more like a Western dragon, being wider and shorter, and was given an animated body and head. It does not roar in this version. Barba's official artwork is based on its original appearance.

The layout of the boss room was also changed by extending the leftmost lava pit to the edge of the screen, thereby removing an exploit that allowed Link to defeat Barba easily when it appears on the left side of the screen.

Nomenclature

Barba is likely a shortening of Barubajia, Barba's Japanese name.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
バルバジア (Barubajia)[5] 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
巴尔巴基亚 (Bā ěr bā jī yà)[7] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Volcania[6] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Varubaja[4]Shared with Volvagia
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Barba's Futabasha guide artwork

    Barba's Futabasha guide artwork

  • Barba's sprite from the Famicom Disk System version of The Adventure of Link

    Barba's sprite from the Famicom Disk System version of The Adventure of Link

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 211
  3. ↑ "In some places, Barba is called Volvagia" (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 146)
  4. ↑ "Mira al volto e sconfiggi Varubaja!" (Aim for the face and defeat Volvagia!) — Level 9-3 (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) (NES Remix 2, Italian localization)
  5. ↑ Famicom Dojo of Victory 13—Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), Kodansha, pg. 52
  6. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 212
  7. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 207
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