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The {{Term/Store|Helmasaur King||Series, ALttP}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 184 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|AST, ALttP (Himekawa)}}<!-- <ref>{{Cite Book|quote= いくぞ！ジークロック |book= ALttP4kGB |publisher= |page= 6}}</ref> --> | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ||
The {{Term|ALttP|Helmasaur King}} guards the first [[Crystal]] in the [[Palace of Darkness]], the first {{Term|ALttP|Dungeon|link}} found in the [[Dark World]]. It is a large quadrupedal reptile with a large mask on his head, and a long tail with a deadly mace-like tip. It must be defeated before the first Crystal can be acquired and the first [[Maiden]] can be rescued. | |||
Before the {{Term|ALttP|Helmasaur King}} can be damaged, his mask must be destroyed with the [[Magic Hammer]] or [[Bomb]]s. The Magic Hammer takes considerably more hits and requires getting up close but it can be done faster overall, while it only requires five Bomb hits and you can keep your distance to avoid damage if you use them carefully. The monster fights by spitting fireballs that will split into three, and then each into four as they disperse. To avoid those, Link must attempt to stay at right angles to the fireballs, as they always split diagonally. It will also attack by swinging its long tail like a whip, which can be avoided by staying up close to the monster's head, or keeping a large distance where possible. | Before the {{Term|ALttP|Helmasaur King}} can be damaged, his mask must be destroyed with the [[Magic Hammer]] or [[Bomb]]s. The Magic Hammer takes considerably more hits and requires getting up close but it can be done faster overall, while it only requires five Bomb hits and you can keep your distance to avoid damage if you use them carefully. The monster fights by spitting fireballs that will split into three, and then each into four as they disperse. To avoid those, Link must attempt to stay at right angles to the fireballs, as they always split diagonally. It will also attack by swinging its long tail like a whip, which can be avoided by staying up close to the monster's head, or keeping a large distance where possible. | ||
After attacking the helmet on its face enough times, it will shatter to reveal the face of the monster, and a large green emerald on his forehead appears. This can be hit with the arrows or the sword. When struck enough times, he is defeated and explodes. When defeated, he leaves behind a [[Heart Container]] and the first crystal in which one of the [[Maiden|seven maidens]] is entombed | After attacking the helmet on its face enough times, it will shatter to reveal the face of the monster, and a large green emerald on his forehead appears. This can be hit with the arrows or the sword. When struck enough times, he is defeated and explodes. When defeated, he leaves behind a [[Heart Container]] and the first crystal in which one of the [[Maiden|seven maidens]] is entombed | ||
In | In {{ALttP&FS}}, the Helmasaur King returns in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]], a secret dungeon only available after beating both {{ALttP|-}} and {{FS}}. This green Helmasaur King guards the Red [[Four Sword]] and is considerably stronger than the original, although the battle is similar at first. Once the mask is destroyed however, instead of spitting fireballs, it will drop small blue [[Helmasaur]]s from its mouth, and the gem will be invulnerable to arrows. Furthermore, once the gem is damaged enough the mask will reform, and Link will be forced to destroy it again. Once the second mask is destroyed, the gem will have been replaced by a huge third eye (identical to [[Vitreous]]'s) on its forehead. A single Silver Arrow to this eye is enough to destroy him at this point. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
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The {{Term|AST|Helmasaur King}} appears as the {{Term|AST|Boss|link}} of {{Term|AST|Level 3|link}}, in Week 2 of {{AST}}. Its behavior and strategy is the same as in {{ALttP}}, although as with other returning {{Plural|AST|Boss}}, the {{Term|AST|Boss}} is weaker than in the original game. There are less {{Plural|AST|Heart Container|link}} available prior to this battle, however, making it still a dangerous opponent. | The {{Term|AST|Helmasaur King}} appears as the {{Term|AST|Boss|link}} of {{Term|AST|Level 3|link}}, in Week 2 of {{AST}}. Its behavior and strategy is the same as in {{ALttP}}, although as with other returning {{Plural|AST|Boss}}, the {{Term|AST|Boss}} is weaker than in the original game. There are less {{Plural|AST|Heart Container|link}} available prior to this battle, however, making it still a dangerous opponent. | ||
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==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
The Helmasaur King and the [[Helmaroc King]] have the same name in Japanese, but they have different English names and official romanizations: the official Japanese website romanizes the Helmaroc King's Japanese name as "Zeeklock"<ref>{{Cite Web| | The Helmasaur King and the [[Helmaroc King]] have the same name in Japanese, but they have different English names and official romanizations: the official Japanese website romanizes the Helmaroc King's Japanese name as "Zeeklock",<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo |title= zeeklock.jpg |url= http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gzlj/syosai/chara/zeeklock.jpg |archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20230616142129/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gzlj/syosai/chara/zeeklock.jpg |published= |retrieved= January 3, 2015 |site= Nintendo.co.jp |type= }}</ref> whereas the Japanese ending of {{ALttP}} romanizes the Helmasaur King's Japanese name as "Jeakrock".{{Fact|ALttP}} {{ALttP|BBII}} alternatively romanizes the name as "Geekrock".<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Geekrock'''}}|N/A|ALttP (BBII)}}</ref> | ||
{{Nomenclature}} | {{Nomenclature}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:GreenHelmasaurKing.png|The green Helmasaur King from the | File:GreenHelmasaurKing.png|The green Helmasaur King from the Palace of the Four Sword from {{ALttP&FS|-}} | ||
File:HelmasaurKingManga.png|Link and Ghanti facing the Helmasaur King in | File:HelmasaurKingManga.png|Link and Ghanti facing the Helmasaur King in {{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa) | ||
File:ALttP (BBII) Helmasaur King Artwork.png|{{ALttP|BBII}} | File:ALttP (BBII) Helmasaur King Artwork.png|Artwork of the Helmasaur King from {{ALttP|BBII|-}} | ||
File:HelmasaurKingBSTablets.png|Helmasaur King | File:HelmasaurKingBSTablets.png|Helmasaur King being defeated by the {{Term|AST|Hero of Light}} from {{AST|-}} | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
* The {{Term|Series|Helmasaur King}}'s {{Term|ALBW|Lorule|link|display=Lorulean}} counterpart, the {{Term|ALBW|Gemesaur King|link}}, appears in {{ALBW}}. | |||
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* {{Term|Series|Gemesaur King|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Helmasaur|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Palace of Darkness|link}} | |||
* {{Term|Series|Palace of the Four Sword|link}} | |||
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|bosses= ALttP, AST, ALttP (Himekawa) | |bosses= ALttP, AST, ALttP (Himekawa) | ||
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Revision as of 00:27, 18 September 2023
The Helmasaur King is a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttP)[1][name references needed]
Characteristics
A Link to the Past
The Helmasaur King guards the first Crystal in the Palace of Darkness, the first Dungeon found in the Dark World. It is a large quadrupedal reptile with a large mask on his head, and a long tail with a deadly mace-like tip. It must be defeated before the first Crystal can be acquired and the first Maiden can be rescued.
Before the Helmasaur King can be damaged, his mask must be destroyed with the Magic Hammer or Bombs. The Magic Hammer takes considerably more hits and requires getting up close but it can be done faster overall, while it only requires five Bomb hits and you can keep your distance to avoid damage if you use them carefully. The monster fights by spitting fireballs that will split into three, and then each into four as they disperse. To avoid those, Link must attempt to stay at right angles to the fireballs, as they always split diagonally. It will also attack by swinging its long tail like a whip, which can be avoided by staying up close to the monster's head, or keeping a large distance where possible.
After attacking the helmet on its face enough times, it will shatter to reveal the face of the monster, and a large green emerald on his forehead appears. This can be hit with the arrows or the sword. When struck enough times, he is defeated and explodes. When defeated, he leaves behind a Heart Container and the first crystal in which one of the seven maidens is entombed
In A Link to the Past & Four Swords, the Helmasaur King returns in the Palace of the Four Sword, a secret dungeon only available after beating both A Link to the Past and Four Swords. This green Helmasaur King guards the Red Four Sword and is considerably stronger than the original, although the battle is similar at first. Once the mask is destroyed however, instead of spitting fireballs, it will drop small blue Helmasaurs from its mouth, and the gem will be invulnerable to arrows. Furthermore, once the gem is damaged enough the mask will reform, and Link will be forced to destroy it again. Once the second mask is destroyed, the gem will have been replaced by a huge third eye (identical to Vitreous's) on its forehead. A single Silver Arrow to this eye is enough to destroy him at this point.
Other Appearances
Ancient Stone Tablets
The Helmasaur King appears as the Boss of Level 3, in Week 2 of Ancient Stone Tablets. Its behavior and strategy is the same as in A Link to the Past, although as with other returning Bosses, the Boss is weaker than in the original game. There are less Heart Containers available prior to this battle, however, making it still a dangerous opponent.
A Link to the Past 4-koma Gag Battle
A Link to the Past (Himekawa)
Nomenclature
The Helmasaur King and the Helmaroc King have the same name in Japanese, but they have different English names and official romanizations: the official Japanese website romanizes the Helmaroc King's Japanese name as "Zeeklock",[2] whereas the Japanese ending of A Link to the Past romanizes the Helmasaur King's Japanese name as "Jeakrock".[citation needed] A Link to the Past (Barcode Battler II) alternatively romanizes the name as "Geekrock".[3]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ジークロック (Jīkurokku)[5] | |
 Italian | Re Elmasauro[4] | King Elmasauro |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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The green Helmasaur King from the Palace of the Four Sword from A Link to the Past & Four Swords
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Link and Ghanti facing the Helmasaur King in A Link to the Past (Himekawa)
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Artwork of the Helmasaur King from A Link to the Past (Barcode Battler II)
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Helmasaur King being defeated by the Hero of Light from Ancient Stone Tablets
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Trivia
- The Helmasaur King's Lorulean counterpart, the Gemesaur King, appears in A Link Between Worlds.
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 184 (ALttP)
- ↑ Nintendo, zeeklock.jpg (web archive), Nintendo.co.jp, retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Geekrock" — N/A (A Link to the Past (Barcode Battler II))
- ↑ "Re Elmasauro" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 133
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