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|plural= Moldugas<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 154}}</ref>
|plural= {{Plural|Series|Molduga}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 154}}</ref>
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|habitat= [[Toruma Dunes]]<br>[[Southern Oasis]]<br>North [[Dragon's Exile]]<br>[[Arbiter's Grounds|Arbiter's Grounds]]
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|health= 1,500
|health= 1,500
|weakness= [[Bomb]]s<br>[[Bomb Arrow]]s
|attack= 60
|reward= [[Molduga Fin]]s<br>[[Molduga Guts]]
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|BotW= {{Term|BotW|Molduga Fin|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Molduga Guts|link}}
|TotK= {{Term|TotK|Molduga Fin|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Molduga Guts|link}}, {{Term|TotK|Molduga Jaw|link}}
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{{Term/Store|Molduga|Moldugas|Series, BotW|plural}} are {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{BotW}}.<ref>{{Cite|'''{{Color|BotW Shrine Quest|Molduga}}'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref>
{{Term/Store|Molduga|Molduga|Series, BotW, TotK, HWAoC|plural}},{{Exp Game|BotW, TotK,HWAoC}}<ref>{{Cite|'''Molduga'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Molduga'''|Hyrule Compendium|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Molduga'''}}|Game Screen|HWAoC}}</ref> also known as '''Giant Sand Beasts''',{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref name="Kilton">{{Cite|[About monsters...] {{Big|Dya DYAAAAAAAH!}} You want to know about monsters? I just LOOOOOVE talking about monsters! Ooh. OOOOOOOH! Let's talk about the {{Color|BotW Red|huge ones}}! The {{Color|BotW Blue|stone colossus}}? The {{Color|BotW Blue|forest giant}}? The {{Color|BotW Blue|giant sand beast}}?! Which monster do you want to hear about?|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Boss|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Compendium/Extract|Molduga}}
{{Compendium/Extract|Molduga}}
Moldugas are giant sand monsters that can be found in four locations in [[Gerudo Desert]]. They resemble a four-legged fish and lurk below the sand, patrolling their territory in search of prey. Once they become aware of [[Link]]'s presence, they will barrel towards Link and attempt to ram into him. Moldugas can be fought while [[Shield Surfing]] with the help of a {{Term|BotW|Sand Seal|link}}. They are very sensitive to loud noises, so they can also be fought by detonating [[Remote Bomb]]s or shooting [[Bomb Arrow]]s near them. This will cause the Molduga to fly out of the sand, stunned, and vulnerable to Link's attacks.<ref>{{Cite|You...you haven't killed any {{Color|BotW Blue|Moldugas}} yet? Here, let me give you a hint. I've noticed that they're {{Color|BotW Red|very sensitive to sound}}. If you scare them from a distance with a big noise, maybe you can stun them long enough to take them out.|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> If Link is especially quick, he can stun a Molduga as soon as the monster recovers.
{{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} are giant {{Plural|BotW|Monster|link}} that swim through the {{Plural|BotW|Sand|link}} of the {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Desert|link}}.<ref name="Compendium">{{Cite|This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> They resemble four-legged {{Plural|BotW|Fish|link}} and patrol their territories in search of prey. {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} are sensitive to sound, and they will rise out of {{Term|BotW|Sand}} to eat whatever they can find.<ref name="Compendium"/> As a result, it is considered dangerous to enter the domain of a {{Term|BotW|Molduga}}.<ref name="Compendium"/>
 
Once they become aware of {{Term|BotW|Link|link}}'s presence, {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} will barrel towards and attempt to ram into him. {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} can be fought while {{Term|BotW|Shield Surfing|link}} with the help of a {{Term|BotW|Sand Seal|link}}. Due to their sensitivity to loud noises, {{Term|BotW|Link}} can strike them with {{Plural|BotW|Remote Bomb|link}} or {{Plural|BotW|Bomb Arrow|link}}, causing them to be stunned once they jump out of the {{Term|BotW|Sand}}.<ref>{{Cite|You...you haven't killed any {{Color|BotW Blue|Moldugas}} yet? Here, let me give you a hint. I've noticed that they're {{Color|BotW Red|very sensitive to sound}}. If you scare them from a distance with a big noise, maybe you can stun them long enough to take them out.|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> When defeated, {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} drops one or two {{Plural|BotW|Treasure Chest|link}} containing various {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}}, {{Plural|BotW|Molduga Fin|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Molduga Guts|link}}.
 
As part of the "{{Term|BotW|Medicinal Molduga|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Side Quest|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Malena|link}} requires {{Plural|BotW|Molduga Guts|link}} in order to cure her husband's illness, but none of the soldiers in {{Term|BotW|Gerudo Town|link}} are willing to defeat one for her.<ref>{{Cite|I... I finally found the voe of my dreams, and I just recently married him... I thought I had finally found happiness... But then...my husband fell ill with a rare disease... One difficult to cure. The only thing that can save him is the {{Color|BotW Blue|guts of a Molduga}}... But I would never be able to take down such a creature myself... I asked the soldiers for help, but... Why would they want to help me? The {{Color|BotW Blue|Molduga}} is a menacing beast... None who face one escape unscathed... So perhaps it's foolish to expect anyone to stick their neck out for a stranger... I thought I'd finally gotten out of this town... Never thought I'd have to come crawling back...|Malena|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link}} brings her {{Term|BotW|Molduga Guts}}, she gives him a {{Term|BotW|Gold Rupee|link}} as a reward.<ref>{{Cite|[Here, take 'em.] Wait, these... {{Color|BotW Blue|Molduga guts}}! {{Big|You... You'll give these to me? Oh, sarqso!}} This is all I have to thank you with, but I insist you take it.|Malena|BotW}}</ref>
 
After {{Term|BotW|Link}} defeats {{Term|BotW|Calamity Ganon|link}} for the first time, he will be able to ask {{Term|BotW|Kilton|link}} about {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}}.<ref name="Kilton"/> As part of his research, he has determined that four {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} can be found in the entirety of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|[The giant sand beast.] The giant sand beast... More commonly known as the {{Color|BotW Blue|Molduga}}. They're giant monsters that live in the sand of the desert. According to my sources, there are only {{Color|BotW Red|four}} of them in Hyrule.|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> Due to their size, {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} is unable to safely approach them, so he asks {{Term|BotW|Link}} if he could defeat all of them, allowing {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} to analyze the scent their fluids leave behind.<ref>{{Cite|I'm currently after them myself, but they're just so big! I can't even get near them... So could I ask you to find them and, uh, harvest their materials? I'm talking {{Color|BotW Red|all}} of them. That way, I'll be able to analyze the scent of their fluids that will inevitably stick to your body during battle. That will allow me to determine their habits, behaviors, and overall qualities. I'm counting on you...|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link}} returns to {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} after defeating all of the {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}}, he will be able to smell them clearly, and he gives {{Term|BotW|Link}} the {{Term|BotW|Medal of Honor: Molduga|link}} as a reward.<ref>{{Cite|*sniff sniff* This scent... This! This is! You've done it! You've defeated all the {{Color|BotW Blue|Moldugas}}! Oh, this scent! It's as if a {{Color|BotW Blue|Molduga}} was standing right in front of me! Tha-thank you so much! Oh, yes! Here, let me give you this.|Kilton|BotW}}</ref>
 
As part of {{TCB}} [[DLC]] Pack, the {{Term|BotW|Molduking|link}} will appear in the {{Term|BotW|East Barrens|link}}. It is a more powerful subspecies of {{Term|BotW|Molduga}}, known to build up energy by sleeping underground for hundreds of years.<ref>{{Cite|This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It is a subspecies of Molduga that stored up a great deal of energy by sleeping underground for hundreds of years. Its power is superior to Molduga, as its skin is rich with iron and acts as a protective shield.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref>
 
====Locations====
* {{Term|BotW|Arbiter's Grounds|link}}
* {{Term|BotW|North Dragon's Exile|link}}
* {{Term|BotW|Southern Oasis|link}}
* {{Term|BotW|Toruma Dunes|link}}
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}
{{Plural|TotK|Molduga}} reappear in {{TotK|-}}.
 
====Locations====
* {{Term|TotK|East Barrens|link}}
* {{Term|TotK|Gerudo Desert|link}}
* {{Term|TotK|Palu Wasteland South|link}}
* {{Term|TotK|Toruma Dunes|link}}


When defeated, they drop one or two [[Treasure Chest]]s containing various weapons, [[Molduga Fin]]s, and [[Molduga Guts]]. Link must collect Molduga Guts in order to complete the "[[Medicinal Molduga]]" [[Side Quest]]. After completing the "[[Defeat Ganon]]" [[Main Quest]], [[Kilton]] will give Link a [[Medal of Honor]] for defeating all four Moldugas.
==Other Appearances==
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|HWAoC}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Molduga may pay tribute to the [[Wind Temple]] [[Boss]] in [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]], [[Molgera]], who itself has its name derived from mogura, which is Japanese for mole. The four moldugas act similar to molgera, in which they are usually submerged in sand, further supporting this claim.
{{Plural|Series|Molduga}} may pay tribute to {{Term|Series|Molgera|link}}, the {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|Series|Wind Temple|link}} in {{TWW}}. {{Term|Series|Molgera}} itself has its name derived from ''mogura'', which is Japanese for mole. The four {{Plural|BotW|Molduga}} act similar to {{Term|Series|Molgera}} by being submerged in {{Term|Series|Sand|link}}, further supporting this claim.
 
{{Nomenclature}}
{{Names
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|ja= {{Romanize|モルドラジーク|Morudorajīku}}
|jaM=
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL= Moldora
|esLM=
|frF= Moldarquor
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= Moldora
|deM=
|it= Moldenottera
|itM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko={{Romanize|몰드래고|Moldeuraego}}  
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS= {{Romanize|莫尔德拉吉克|Mòěrdélājíkè}}
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BotW Link Fighting Molduga.png|Link fighting a Molduga while riding a Sand Seal
File:BotW Molduga Concept Art.jpg|Concept art for a {{Term|BotW|Molduga}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Link Fighting Molduga.png|{{Term|BotW|Link}} fighting a {{Term|BotW|Molduga}} while riding a {{Term|BotW|Sand Seal}} from {{BotW|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Molduking|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Monster|link}}


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
==See Also==
* [[Molduking]]


{{Bosses|BotW}}
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 18 January 2024

Molduga,(BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[2][3][4] also known as Giant Sand Beasts,(BotW)[5] are recurring Bosses and Sub-Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.

Characteristics

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
149 (154) Molduga
BotW Hyrule Compendium Molduga.png
Description
This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area.
Common Locations
Gerudo Desert
Recoverable Materials
Molduga Fin Molduga Guts

Molduga are giant Monsters that swim through the Sand of the Gerudo Desert.[6] They resemble four-legged Fish and patrol their territories in search of prey. Molduga are sensitive to sound, and they will rise out of Sand to eat whatever they can find.[6] As a result, it is considered dangerous to enter the domain of a Molduga.[6]

Once they become aware of Link's presence, Molduga will barrel towards and attempt to ram into him. Molduga can be fought while Shield Surfing with the help of a Sand Seal. Due to their sensitivity to loud noises, Link can strike them with Remote Bombs or Bomb Arrows, causing them to be stunned once they jump out of the Sand.[7] When defeated, Molduga drops one or two Treasure Chests containing various Weapons, Molduga Fins, and Molduga Guts.

As part of the "Medicinal Molduga" Side Quest, Malena requires Molduga Guts in order to cure her husband's illness, but none of the soldiers in Gerudo Town are willing to defeat one for her.[8] When Link brings her Molduga Guts, she gives him a Gold Rupee as a reward.[9]

After Link defeats Calamity Ganon for the first time, he will be able to ask Kilton about Molduga.[5] As part of his research, he has determined that four Molduga can be found in the entirety of Hyrule.[10] Due to their size, Kilton is unable to safely approach them, so he asks Link if he could defeat all of them, allowing Kilton to analyze the scent their fluids leave behind.[11] When Link returns to Kilton after defeating all of the Molduga, he will be able to smell them clearly, and he gives Link the Medal of Honor: Molduga as a reward.[12]

As part of The Champions' Ballad DLC Pack, the Molduking will appear in the East Barrens. It is a more powerful subspecies of Molduga, known to build up energy by sleeping underground for hundreds of years.[13]

Locations

Tears of the Kingdom

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Molduga reappear in Tears of the Kingdom.

Locations

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information
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Nomenclature

Molduga may pay tribute to Molgera, the Boss of the Wind Temple in The Wind Waker. Molgera itself has its name derived from mogura, which is Japanese for mole. The four Molduga act similar to Molgera by being submerged in Sand, further supporting this claim.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
モルドラジーク (Morudorajīku) (BotW | TotK)[15]
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
  • 莫爾德拉克斯 (Mòěrdélākèsī) (BotW)
  • 莫爾德拉吉克 (Mòěrdélājíkè) (TotK)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
莫尔德拉吉克 (Mòěrdélājíkè) (BotW | TotK)
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Molduga (BotW | TotK)[21][22]
Canada
FrenchCA
Moldarquor (BotW | TotK)
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Moldarquor (BotW | TotK)[16]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Moldora (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[18][19]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Moldenottera (BotW | TotK)[14]
The Republic of Korea
Korean
몰드래고 (Moldeuraego) (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[20]
The Russian Federation
Russian
Молдора (Moldora) (BotW)[17]
Latin America
SpanishLA
Moldora (BotW | TotK)[23]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Moldora (BotW | TotK)[24]
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Concept art for a Molduga from Breath of the Wild

    Concept art for a Molduga from Breath of the Wild

  • Link fighting a Molduga while riding a Sand Seal from Breath of the Wild

    Link fighting a Molduga while riding a Sand Seal from Breath of the Wild

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 154
  2. ↑ "Molduga" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  3. ↑ "Molduga" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  4. ↑ "Molduga" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "[About monsters...] Dya DYAAAAAAAH! You want to know about monsters? I just LOOOOOVE talking about monsters! Ooh. OOOOOOOH! Let's talk about the huge ones! The stone colossus? The forest giant? The giant sand beast?! Which monster do you want to hear about?" — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "You...you haven't killed any Moldugas yet? Here, let me give you a hint. I've noticed that they're very sensitive to sound. If you scare them from a distance with a big noise, maybe you can stun them long enough to take them out." — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  8. ↑ "I... I finally found the voe of my dreams, and I just recently married him... I thought I had finally found happiness... But then...my husband fell ill with a rare disease... One difficult to cure. The only thing that can save him is the guts of a Molduga... But I would never be able to take down such a creature myself... I asked the soldiers for help, but... Why would they want to help me? The Molduga is a menacing beast... None who face one escape unscathed... So perhaps it's foolish to expect anyone to stick their neck out for a stranger... I thought I'd finally gotten out of this town... Never thought I'd have to come crawling back..." — Malena (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ "[Here, take 'em.] Wait, these... Molduga guts! You... You'll give these to me? Oh, sarqso! This is all I have to thank you with, but I insist you take it." — Malena (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ "[The giant sand beast.] The giant sand beast... More commonly known as the Molduga. They're giant monsters that live in the sand of the desert. According to my sources, there are only four of them in Hyrule." — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ "I'm currently after them myself, but they're just so big! I can't even get near them... So could I ask you to find them and, uh, harvest their materials? I'm talking all of them. That way, I'll be able to analyze the scent of their fluids that will inevitably stick to your body during battle. That will allow me to determine their habits, behaviors, and overall qualities. I'm counting on you..." — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  12. ↑ "*sniff sniff* This scent... This! This is! You've done it! You've defeated all the Moldugas! Oh, this scent! It's as if a Molduga was standing right in front of me! Tha-thank you so much! Oh, yes! Here, let me give you this." — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ "This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It is a subspecies of Molduga that stored up a great deal of energy by sleeping underground for hundreds of years. Its power is superior to Molduga, as its skin is rich with iron and acts as a protective shield." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  14. ↑ "151 Moldenottera" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  15. ↑ "151 モルドラジーク" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  16. ↑ "151 Moldarquor" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  17. ↑ "151 Молдора" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  18. ↑ "151 Moldora" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  19. ↑ "Moldora" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, German localization)
  20. ↑ "몰드래고" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Korean localization)
  21. ↑ "151 Molduga" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  22. ↑ "Molduga" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  23. ↑ "Moldora" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, Latin American Spanish localization)
  24. ↑ "Moldora" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European Spanish localization)
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