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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Boko Baba
|image=  
|image = [[File:Boko Baba Figurine.png|200px]]
{{Media
|game = {{TWW}}
|Model TWW= File:TWW Boko Baba Model.png
|habitat = [[Forest Haven]] <br> [[Forbidden Woods]]
|Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Boko Baba Figurine Model.png
|weapon = [[Sword]] <br> [[Boomerang]]
|spoils = [[Boko Baba Seed]]
}}
}}
{{ImageCaption|image=File:Boko_baba_front.png|size=140px|align=left|caption=A Boko Baba from the Front|captionalign=center}}
|game= TWW
The '''Boko Baba''' is an enemy that appears in {{TWW}}. It is a plant-like enemy similar to the [[Deku Baba]], and given the possible timeline placements of ''The Wind Waker'', it may be theorized to be an evolved descendant. It looks like a harmless [[Baba Bud]], but when Link approaches, it springs out revealing its monstrous head. The Boko Baba is very similar in appearance to a [[wikipedia:Venus Flytrap|Venus Flytrap]] and even has similar "teeth" to one. It hangs out its purple tipped, yellow tongue, and drools purple saliva, craving for the green garbed hero. A larger form of Boko Baba also appears in the game; the boss [[Kalle Demos]].
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|weapon=  
{{List|
[[Sword]],
[[Boomerang]],
[[Skull Hammer]],
[[Boko Stick]]
}}
|spoils= [[Boko Baba Seed]]
|attack=  
{{List|
Headbutt {{Small|(1/4 Heart)}},
Gulp {{Small|(1/4 - 2 1/4 Hearts)}},
Surprise emerge}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Boko Baba|Boko Babas|Series, TWW, TWWHD|plural}} are plant-based enemies in {{TWW}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 168}}</ref>
 
==Characteristics==
{{Figurines|TWW}}
{{Tingle
|quote1= <p>A {{Color|TWW TT Red|Boko Baba}}!</p><p>Be careful! It'll try to eat you!</p>
}}
Boko Babas are mainly found in the [[Forest Haven]] and in the [[Forbidden Woods]]. They also appear in some holes on other islands and on some floors of the [[Savage Labyrinth]]. They have an idle animation where they occasionally drool a purple liquid. They have three methods of attack; a surprise attack when it first springs out of its bud, a bite or headbutt attack, and its eating attack, which cannot be blocked. The latter can be anticipated when it licks its lips. If grabbed, [[Link]] will be vigorously chewed up, dealing up to one and a quarter heart of damage, and then be spat out afterwards. While Link is being chewed up, purple drool flies out from the Boko Baba's mouth, and sometimes Link's head clips through the Boko Baba's head; this is only seen if Link is facing towards the screen while being chewed up.


The Boko Baba has three methods of attack; a surprise attack when it first springs out of its bud, a simple bite or headbutt attack, and its unblockable eating attack. The latter can be anticipated when it licks its lips, and it subsequently grabs and vigorously chews [[Link]] in its
To defeat a Boko Baba, Link must attack it until it straightens its neck following two Sword slashes, then sever its head. If Link moves behind a Boko Baba after hitting it with the sword, its neck straightened or not, or if he moves far enough away from one, it will hide back into its bud and perform another surprise attack after a few seconds with the former instance and when Link approaches again in the latter instance. Alternatively, hitting it with the [[Hookshot]] or the [[Deku Leaf]] straighten up its neck immediately. The [[Boomerang]] can defeat them in one hit. The [[Skull Hammer]] can also be used to defeat them in one hit; doing so will cause an alternate death animation where the affected Boko Baba's head will be squashed. When defeated, depending on the Boko Baba, they may leave a [[Baba Bud]] behind. They also leave behind [[Boko Stick]]s, and almost always, a [[Boko Baba Seed]], which can alternatively be stolen with the [[Grappling Hook]].
large mouth, dealing 1¼ hearts of damage every couple of seconds. Luckily, Link is too big for a Boko Baba to swallow and will be spat out.


To kill the Boko Baba, one must attack it until it straightens its neck (following two sword slashes), and then sever its head. Alternatively the [[Boomerang]] will kill it in one hit. In its normal dying animation, the head is chopped off and both bud and head disappear in a cloud of black smoke. Hitting it with the [[Hookshot]] will straighten up its neck. If it is killed by being struck with the [[Hammer#Skull Hammer|Skull Hammer]], a different dying animation will follow, whereby its head is flattened on the ground and then bursts (without the usual black smoke). Subsequently the Boko Bud will also explode.
==Nomenclature==
Boko Baba's Italian name, Nefentyax, is likely derived from the {{wp|Nepenthes}} genus of carnivorous plants.


When defeated, depending upon the Boko Baba, it may leave its bud behind intact. It also leaves behind a [[Boko Stick]], and sometimes a [[Boko Baba Seed]] which is also possible to obtain using the [[Grappling Hook]].
{{Nomenclature}}
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{{Tingle|Boko Baba|A '''Boko Baba'''!<br><br>Be careful!  It'll try to eat you!}}
{{figurine|TWW|Boko Baba|Habitat: Forbidden Woods<br>Spoils: Boko Baba Seeds<br>These creatures that mimic Baba Buds attempt to swallow anything that comes near. Defeat them by stunning them with a jump attack and then cutting their stems.|[[File:Boko Baba Figurine.png|120px]]}}


===Baba Bud===
==See Also==
{{Main|Baba Bud}}
* {{Term|Series|Deku Baba|link}}
When [[Link]] jumps into a Baba Bud, it will spit him high into the air in any direction. Upon jumping into one, as a bonus, a small amount of [[Magic Meter|magic power]] will be recovered. This is important, because many areas require Link to use the [[Deku Leaf]] (a magic-consuming item) after jumping out of the Baba Bud. It should be noted that the actual bud and a bud occupied by a Boko Baba are slightly different colors.
* {{Term|Series|Fire Baba|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Kalle Demos|link}}


==Trivia==
{{Ref}}
*The Boko Baba's Italian name, Nefentyax, is likely derived from the [[Wikipedia:Nepenthes|Nepenthes]] genus of carnivorous plants.


==Etymology==
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|esL= Baba Boko {{ExpGame|TWWHD}}
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|fr= Bokobaba
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|frC=
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|de= {{de|Plantagranda}}
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==See Also==
*[[Deku Baba]]
*[[Fire Baba]]
*[[Kalle Demos]]
{{PlantEnemy}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Deku]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Wind Waker]]

Latest revision as of 05:47, 28 August 2023

Boko Babas are plant-based enemies in The Wind Waker.[1]

Characteristics

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Figurine
TWW Boko Baba Figurine Model.png
Description

Habitat: Forbidden Woods
Spoils: Boko Baba Seeds

These creatures that mimic Baba Buds attempt to swallow anything that comes near. Defeat them by stunning them with a jump attack and then cutting their stems.

FigurineDescription
TWW Boko Baba Figurine Model.png

Habitat: Forbidden Woods
Spoils: Boko Baba Seeds

These creatures that mimic Baba Buds attempt to swallow anything that comes near. Defeat them by stunning them with a jump attack and then cutting their stems.

Tingle's Commenthide ▲
Tingle says:

A Boko Baba!

Be careful! It'll try to eat you!

Boko Babas are mainly found in the Forest Haven and in the Forbidden Woods. They also appear in some holes on other islands and on some floors of the Savage Labyrinth. They have an idle animation where they occasionally drool a purple liquid. They have three methods of attack; a surprise attack when it first springs out of its bud, a bite or headbutt attack, and its eating attack, which cannot be blocked. The latter can be anticipated when it licks its lips. If grabbed, Link will be vigorously chewed up, dealing up to one and a quarter heart of damage, and then be spat out afterwards. While Link is being chewed up, purple drool flies out from the Boko Baba's mouth, and sometimes Link's head clips through the Boko Baba's head; this is only seen if Link is facing towards the screen while being chewed up.

To defeat a Boko Baba, Link must attack it until it straightens its neck following two Sword slashes, then sever its head. If Link moves behind a Boko Baba after hitting it with the sword, its neck straightened or not, or if he moves far enough away from one, it will hide back into its bud and perform another surprise attack after a few seconds with the former instance and when Link approaches again in the latter instance. Alternatively, hitting it with the Hookshot or the Deku Leaf straighten up its neck immediately. The Boomerang can defeat them in one hit. The Skull Hammer can also be used to defeat them in one hit; doing so will cause an alternate death animation where the affected Boko Baba's head will be squashed. When defeated, depending on the Boko Baba, they may leave a Baba Bud behind. They also leave behind Boko Sticks, and almost always, a Boko Baba Seed, which can alternatively be stolen with the Grappling Hook.

Nomenclature

Boko Baba's Italian name, Nefentyax, is likely derived from the Nepenthes genus of carnivorous plants.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ボコババ (Boko Baba) (TWW)[3] 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
波克巴巴 (Bōkè bābā) (TWWHD)[7] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Bokobaba (TWW)[5] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Plantagranda (TWW)[4] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Nefentyax (TWW)[2]From Nepenthes
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Boko baba (TWW)[6] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168
  2. ↑ "Nefentyax
    Habitat: Bosco Proibito.
    Possiede: Semi Nefentyax.    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  3. ↑ "ボコババ
    生息場所　禁断の森
    獲物　ボコババのタネ    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  4. ↑ "Plantagranda
    Heimat: Der Verbotene Hain
    Beute: Plantagranda-Samen    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  5. ↑ "Bokobaba
    Lieu de résidence: Bois Défendus.
    Butin: Graine de Bokobaba.    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  6. ↑ "Boko baba
    Hábitat: Cueva del Dragón
    Trofeo: Semilla de boko baba    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  7. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 168
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