Majora's Mask (Item)

Majora's Mask is a recurring Item, Object, and Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.^[2]^[3] Majora's Mask goes unnamed in A Link Between Worlds.

Location and Uses

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask serves as the main villain that Link must stop and defeat within the game of same name, rather than Ganon. It is first introduced after the Happy Mask Salesman removes the curse that was placed on Link by Skull Kid. The Happy Mask Salesman explains that Majora's Mask is an ancient, powerful artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but Majora's Mask's wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The Happy Mask Salesman fears the great devastation that could befall Termina if Majora's Mask is not quickly taken back from the Skull Kid.^[4]

When the Skull Kid donned Majora's Mask, it transformed a world into the land of Termina out of a combination of the evil within the Mask and the Skull Kid's memories and delusions.^[5]

For the vast majority of the game, the Majora's Mask is worn by Skull Kid on the Clock Tower, drawing the Moon to Termina.^[6] Although the Skull Kid is unaware, Majora's Mask is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of pure evil.^[7] Prior to the game's events, Skull Kid used the power of Majora's Mask to prank and curse others around him, such as Kafei.^[8]

After the Guardian Deities are called, Majora's Mask abandons Skull Kid and enters the Moon so that it can push it through the Guardian Deities' blockade and complete its destructive path.^[9]^[10] Link then proceeds to follow Majora's Mask into the Moon.^[11] Once inside, he finds four Moon Children wearing the Boss remains and one lonely child under a Tree wearing Majora's Mask itself. If Link gives all his non-transformation Masks to the four children, the child wearing Majora's Mask will give him the Fierce Deity's Mask. He will then take Link to the Final Boss room. It will come in three increasingly powerful forms.

After the young hero and Tatl defeat Majora's Mask in a clashing battle, they return to the land of Termina where the Happy Mask Salesman informs them that the evil inside the Mask has disappeared for good.^[12] Majora's Mask is last seen as the Happy Mask Salesman departs with it in his hands.

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask 3D

Remember your battles!
When a fight is too tough head on, you've always had luck approaching the situation from a different angle...

Majora's Mask

Remember your battles! When something resistant would deflect your weapons, what was its backside usually like?

When the final battle starts, Majora's Mask, as its standard appearance, comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, Link must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing Link to strike it with his Sword. Alternatively, Link can transform into Zora Link and use his Boomerang fins. When Targeting the Mask, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, Deku Link can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows Deku Link to hit the Mask as it flies over him. After Majora's Mask has taken enough damage, the four Boss Remains will begin to attack Link as well, shooting energy balls at him. They can be defeated by shooting Arrows at them. Majora's Mask will also start shooting fire beams at Link, which can be reflected back with the Mirror Shield. Majora's Mask also uses its tentacles to perform a whirling attack. The attack cannot be blocked, but it can be countered with a Spin Attack, causing Majora's Mask to become stunned.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Majora's Mask can be seen hanging in Link's House, which later becomes Ravio's Shop. It is unknown if Majora's Mask is the genuine article, as it is unclear how and when it would have been found in the Downfall Timeline, as well as how it would've ended up in Link's House. Majora's Mask cannot be worn, although Link can Wall Merge behind it to create an illusion of wearing it. Majora's Mask was placed in the game as a hint of the Nintendo 3DS remake of Majora's Mask.^[13]

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, Majora's Mask appears as Armor in The Master Trials DLC Pack. Obtaining Majora's Mask is the objective of the Side Quest "EX Treasure: Ancient Mask". Majora's Mask is mentioned in Misko's EX Journal in the Outpost Ruins, while Majora's Mask itself is hidden in a Treasure Chest at the Kolomo Garrison Ruins. After obtaining the Mask, Granté will begin selling it for 50 Rupees.^{[note 1]} The Mask only offers 1 defense, but allows Link to approach multiple enemies, including Bokoblins, Moblins, and Lizalfos without provoking them to attack.^[3] Lynels are also affected in this manner, but will attack after a short amount of time. As a result, it basically has the power of Kilton's Bokoblin Mask, Moblin Mask, Lizalfos Mask, and Lynel Mask disguises all roled into one.

Armor	Description	Location
Majora's Mask	An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find.	Kolomo Garrison Ruins

Tears of the Kingdom

File:TotK Paraglider TLoZ Series Link amiibo.jpg

The Majora's Mask-themed Paraglider

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Though Majora's Mask does not appear directly in Tears of the Kingdom, Link can obtain a new Paraglider fabric that resembles Majora's Mask by scanning the The Legend of Zelda series Link amiibo. Like Majora's Mask from Breath of the Wild, the eye patterns on the Paraglider emit a glow that can be seen in the dark.

Other Appearances

Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

In an extra chapter of the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa it is explained that before the time setting of Majora's Mask, there was an evil creature which fed on the desires of humans who had come to try and claim its armor and be granted their wishes. A traveler then comes forward to the place where the monster lived and starts talking with the creature, where he finds that the monster itself wanted to die, being so miserable. The man then proceeded to pull out his bongo and started playing. The monster went into a trance and started dancing. The traveler played for three days straight, and on the third day, the beast dropped dead from dancing. The traveler then took its magical armor, but instead of wishing upon it, he carved it into a Mask in an attempt to seal the beast's power inside the Mask forever. The Mask was named Majora after the beast. The Mask had a spirit because Majora's evil power lingered on inside the Mask seeking a host, not resting until its wish was granted.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Non-Canon Information

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Majora's Mask serves as a stage for Event 47, "Trophy Tussle 3." If all three opponents are defeated within three minutes and without losing the 2 lives granted, the player is rewarded with the Majora's Mask Trophy.

#	Trophy	First Game / Move	Description	How to unlock
221	Majora's Mask	Majora's Mask 10/00	A lonely Skull Kid put on Majora's Mask and unknowingly allowed a great evil to invade the land of Termina. The mask manifested its evil power into the fearsome looking moon, and the Skull Kid became merely a puppet under its malevolent power. In the ultimate battle with Link, Majora's Mask transformed into three separate forms.	Clear Event 47

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

In Hyrule Warriors, Majora's Mask appears in the Majora's Mask DLC Pack as part of Lana's Skull Kid Clothes Costume. Majora's Mask also appears as an Item Card in the Termina Map from Adventure Mode, where it maxes out a Warrior's Special and Magic gauges for a single battle. Majora's Mask is also worn by the Skull Kid, who appears as a playable Warrior, and who also appears when Young Link summons the Moon during his Focus Spirit Attack. Majora's Masks are also Gold Materials which are dropped by Skull Kid in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Non-Canon Information

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask appears as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, he flips the stage upside-down, inverting the direction of the Fighters' movements. A Trophy of the Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask and another Trophy of the Mask itself can be bought from the Trophy Shop. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Majora's Mask appears as an item in Smash Tour, inflicting 50% of damage to the user while doubling its stats.

#	Trophy	Appears in	Description	How to unlock
#		Appears in	Description	How to unlock
208	N/A	Majora's Mask	Created for use in ancient hexing rituals, this mask was infused with such dark magic that it became an evil creature in its own right. In a separate dimension called Termina, it tries to cause the end of the world by making the moon fall from the sky. And if you think the mask looks creepy, wait until you see its other forms!	Random
208	Majora's Mask	Majora's Mask		Random

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information

Majora's Mask appears several times in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It can be seen worn by the Skull Kid Assist Trophy, as its own Support Spirit, as well as part of the Skull Kid & Majora's Mask Primary Spirit. Majora's Mask is featured in two Mii Headgears which can be worn by any Mii Fighter, as the eponymous Majora's Mask and as part of the Skull Kid's Hat.

Trivia

During the battle with Majora's Incarnation, it can be heard "singing" part of the Death Mountain theme from The Legend of Zelda when spinning around.^[15]
Twilight Princess concept artwork of Ganondorf in Hyrule Historia bears what appears to be an effigy of Majora's Mask on his armor.^[16]
In the original Japanese text, the Happy Mask Salesman states that the race that used the mask was destroyed.^[17] He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were Hylian and a separate party from the ones who used Majora's Mask in their rituals.^[18]

Nomenclature

Mujura, the Japanese name for Majora, was created by Takaya Imamura, designer of the Mask and art director for the original game. He created the word by combining Imamura, his last name, with Jumanji.^[19]

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names	Meanings
Chinese^SI	魔吉拉的面具 (Mójílā de miànjù)) ^(TotK)^[23]
German	Majoras Maske ^(HWDE)^[22]	Same as English.
Italian	Maschera di Majora ^{(MM \| MM3D)}^[20]^[21]	Majora's mask
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Gallery

Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask
Moon Child wearing Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask
Skull Kid finding Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask casting off Skull Kid from Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask rising to the Moon from Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask's boss room from Majora's Mask
Artwork of Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask 3D
Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask 3D
Moon Child wearing Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask 3D
Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask 3D
The spirit of Majora's Mask leaving the corpse of Goht from Majora's Mask 3D
Printable of the Majora's Mask from Majora's Mask 3D
Majora's Mask hanging on Link's wall from A Link Between Worlds
Concept art of Majora's Mask from Breath of the Wild
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The Majora's Mask-themed Paraglider in the dark from Tears of the Kingdom
Majora's Mask from Animal Crossing: City Folk
Lana wearing Majora's Mask in her Skull Kid Costume from Hyrule Warriors
Cia wearing Majora's Mask from Hyrule Warriors
A Majora's Mask Item Card from Hyrule Warriors
A Majora's Mask Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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A Mii Swordfighter wearing Majora's Mask as seen in-game from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from Hyrule Warriors
Majora's Mask as the Skull Kid's Gold Material from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Link wearing Majora's Mask celebrating the Tanabata festival
Icon of the Majora's Mask Mii Headgear
Majora's Mask's dragon form in the manga

Notes

↑ Prior to the Version 1.3.3 Update, Granté would not sell any Armor that is exclusive to the Expansion Pass or The Master Trials DLC Pack. This meant that Majora's Mask could not be replaced if sold, which was noted in the description of the Item.^[14] The description of Majora's Mask was changed in the Version 1.3.3 Update as it could now be replaced.^[3]

References

↑ "Next up, we have the Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask." — Hyrule Warriors Direct , YouTube (Video), published August 4, 2014.
↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 191 ^(MM3D)
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 "Majora's Mask
An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
↑ "The mask that was stolen from me... It is called Majora's Mask. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask.
When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now...
that imp has it... I am begging you!
You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!" — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask 3D)
↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 36
↑ "What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks..." — Professor Shikashi (Majora's Mask)
↑ "The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle." — Tael (Majora's Mask)
↑ "I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask..." — Kafei (Majora's Mask)
↑ "A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended..." — Majora's Mask (Majora's Mask)
↑ "I...I shall consume. Consume...Consume everything." — Moon (Majora's Mask)
↑ "Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!" — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
↑ "Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all..." — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask)
↑ "Oh, one more thing. I see many of you have been asking about a remake of Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS. It's nice to see such a strong response to this title and we haven't forgotten about Link's adventures in that world. If you play A Link Between Worlds, you may better understand what I mean by that." —Eiji Aonuma (Eiji Aonuma Q&A on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.)
↑ "Majora's Mask
An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. If sold, this rare find can't be replaced." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
↑ KERO, A Little Fact About Majora's Incarnation , Youtube, published July 22, 2012.
↑ Hyrule Historia, pg. 177
↑ "What power does the mask hold? The race spoken of in the legend was destroyed, so we do not know." — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask, [1])
↑ "The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused." — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask, [2])
↑ "Imamura, who made the design for Majora’s Mask, invented the word by combining characters from the movie title Jumanji and from his name Imamura. Takaya Imamura was the art director for the N64 version of Majora’s Mask." —Eiji Aonuma (Aonuma talks Majora’s Mask – Majora and Termina name origins, lots more.)
↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 191
↑ "Già, perché la maschera che mi è stata rubata... ...è la maschera di Majora!" — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
↑ "Majoras Maske: Füllt deine Spezialangriff- und Magieleiste." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
↑ "魔吉拉的面具" — Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom, Simplified Chinese localization)