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'''Ramrock''' is the boss in the [[Ancient Tomb]] dungeon in {{OoA}}.


Ramrock was the final obstacle before Link and the Essences, the guardian of the [[Essences of Time#Falling Star|Falling Star]]. As such, he was the strongest of the eight guardians, able to change his weak spot with the four different forms he took, but never able to rid himself of one.
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{{Term/Store|Ramrock||Series, OoA}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} and character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 199}}</ref><ref name="OoA (Himekawa) 127">{{Cite Book|quote= Rise, Ramrock... Veran, the Sorceress of Shadows, commands it!! Crush that village!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 127}}</ref>


Using a different strategy in every form, Link was able to defeat him with the aid of [[Bomb]]s, the [[Seed Shooter]] and the [[Power Bracelet#Power Glove|Power Glove]].
==Characteristics==
==={{OoA|-}}===
{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} is a levitating stone head that comes to life when {{Term|OoA|Link|link}} gets near, serving as the {{Term|OoA|Boss|link}} of the {{Term|OoA|Ancient Tomb|link}}, the eighth {{Term|OoA|Dungeon|link}} in {{OoA}}. It is battled in four distinct phases. Much of its movement consists of sweeping back and forth along the rear wall in a long, rectangular room. In the southern corners of the room are regrowable [[Bush|Bushes]] that can be cut to replenish {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s supply of {{Plural|OoA|Bomb|link}} and {{Plural|OoA|Scent Seed|link}}.


==Strategy==
{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}}'s first method of attack is to fire its fists at {{Term|OoA|Link}} as he passes into its line of sight. {{Term|OoA|Link}} can use his {{Term|OoA|Sword|link}} to strike the fists back at the {{Term|OoA|Boss}}. A direct hit from one of its own fists will damage {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}}, otherwise they will simply rejoin the head when they reach the wall. After three hits, the next phase will begin.
Ramrock has four different strategies, one for each form.


For his first form, Ramrock would move left to right against the back of the room, launching his fists at Link. To defeat him, Link would slash at Ramrock's launched fists with his sword, sending them back the way they came and back onto Ramrock three times.
For the second phase, {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} summons a new pair of hands designed for crushing. It detaches from the rear wall and begins to chase after {{Term|OoA|Link}}. Every few seconds, {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} stops in place and slams its hands together in an attempt to crush {{Term|OoA|Link}}, who must lay or throw a {{Term|OoA|Bomb|link}} directly between its hands. {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} will crush the {{Term|OoA|Bomb}}, taking damage from the explosion. If {{Term|OoA|Link}} can do this three times, the battle will enter the next phase.


Ramrock's second form he will replace his hands with large spiked fists and start moving in the room trying to crush Link. Link would have to place bombs between its hands, which exploded and damaged it when it slammed them together, and will have to do this three times.
{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} begins the third phase by returning to the rear wall, discarding its hands again, and summoning two shields that protect its front and sides from any attack. It will attack {{Term|OoA|Link}} by periodically firing a large energy ball at him, or by firing unavoidable lasers from its eyes as it sweeps across the room. {{Term|OoA|Link}}'s only counter-attack is to use the {{Term|OoA|Seed Shooter|link}} to bounce any {{Term|OoA|Mystical Seed|display=Seed}} off the walls, hitting {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} in the back. Four hits with the {{Plural|OoA|Mystical Seed|display=Seeds}} will end this phase.


In his third form, Ramrock will be once again moving left to right shooting energy balls and lasers from his eyes, while having replaced his hands with shields, protecting his front from any harm, but leaving his back vulnerable. The Seed Shooter armed with [[Mystical Seeds#Ember Seeds|Ember Seeds]] or [[Mystical Seeds#Scent Seeds|Scent Seeds]] is used to damage this form, by bouncing seeds off of the back wall and into Ramrock's back four times.
For the final phase, {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} loses the shields and gains two miniature cannons for arms, each one carrying a heavy {{Term|OoA|Ball|link}} attached by a chain. When {{Term|OoA|Link}} enters the {{Term|OoA|Boss}}'s line of sight, it will fire one of the {{Plural|OoA|Ball}} at him, causing great damage if it hits. In the brief time before {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} retracts the {{Term|OoA|Ball}} and continues its assault, {{Term|OoA|Link}} must grab the other {{Term|OoA|Ball}} using his {{Term|OoA|Power Glove|link}}, pull it back to its full extension, then release the {{Term|OoA|Ball}}, sending it hurtling into the {{Term|OoA|Boss}}. After doing this three times, {{Term|OoA|Ramrock}} will finally be defeated, leaving behind a {{Term|OoA|Heart Container|link}} and opening the door to the {{Term|OoA|Falling Star|link}}.


In Ramrock's final form, he replaces the shields with ball and chains, again moving left and right, stopping every once in a while to punch Link with one of them or sometimes with both. By grabbing the ball that Ramrock does not launch using the [[Power Bracelet#Power Glove|Power Glove]], all Link must do is send it slamming back into its master. With good timing, Link can continue to pull the ball out three times without Ramrock trying to move away. In this form is also possible to use a block created using the [[Cane of Somaria]] to protect from the attacks, but it wouldn't help defeating Ramrock.
==Other Appearances==
==={{OoA|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{OoA|Himekawa}}, Ramrock is summoned by [[Veran]] in order to destroy the hidden village.<ref name="OoA (Himekawa) 127"/> He makes his way through the village's crops, almost crushing [[Roperi]] as she pleads with him to leave.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Stop! Stay off our field! Don't step on it!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 129}}</ref> Link saves the girl and vows to stop Ramrock from destroying the villagers' livelihood.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The crops! The village! It's destroying their entire livelihood! Not while I'm here!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 129}}</ref> The hero confronts Ramrock and uses a double spin attack,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Double... spin attack!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 130}}</ref> destroying the monster.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
*For reasons unknown, Link's [[Spin Attack]] is not capable of deflecting the fists of Ramrock's first form.
{{Nomenclature}}
*This boss is very similar to [[Bongo Bongo]] from {{OoT}}, [[Gohdan]] from {{TWW}}, and [[Mazaal]] from {{TMC}}. It is fair to note that in Japanese, Ramrock's name (ゴーリガン) is written with three of the four katana used in Gohdan's name (ゴードン).
*His name could be a reference to [[smw:Eyerok|Eyerok]] from ''[[smw:Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64]]'', or [[wk:Wham Bam Rock|Wham Bam Rock]] from the [[wk:Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], with which he also bears resemblance.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Ramrock 2.png|Ramrock's second form
File:Ramrock 2.png|{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}}'s second form from {{OoA|-}}
File:Ramrock 3.png|Ramrock's third form
File:Ramrock 3.png|{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}}'s third form from {{OoA|-}}
File:Ramrock 4.png|Ramrock's final form
File:Ramrock 4.png|{{Term|OoA|Ramrock}}'s fourth form from {{OoA|-}}
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Latest revision as of 05:59, 15 April 2024

Ramrock is a recurring Boss and character in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][3]

Characteristics

Oracle of Ages

Ramrock is a levitating stone head that comes to life when Link gets near, serving as the Boss of the Ancient Tomb, the eighth Dungeon in Oracle of Ages. It is battled in four distinct phases. Much of its movement consists of sweeping back and forth along the rear wall in a long, rectangular room. In the southern corners of the room are regrowable Bushes that can be cut to replenish Link's supply of Bombs and Scent Seeds.

Ramrock's first method of attack is to fire its fists at Link as he passes into its line of sight. Link can use his Sword to strike the fists back at the Boss. A direct hit from one of its own fists will damage Ramrock, otherwise they will simply rejoin the head when they reach the wall. After three hits, the next phase will begin.

For the second phase, Ramrock summons a new pair of hands designed for crushing. It detaches from the rear wall and begins to chase after Link. Every few seconds, Ramrock stops in place and slams its hands together in an attempt to crush Link, who must lay or throw a Bomb directly between its hands. Ramrock will crush the Bomb, taking damage from the explosion. If Link can do this three times, the battle will enter the next phase.

Ramrock begins the third phase by returning to the rear wall, discarding its hands again, and summoning two shields that protect its front and sides from any attack. It will attack Link by periodically firing a large energy ball at him, or by firing unavoidable lasers from its eyes as it sweeps across the room. Link's only counter-attack is to use the Seed Shooter to bounce any Seed off the walls, hitting Ramrock in the back. Four hits with the Seeds will end this phase.

For the final phase, Ramrock loses the shields and gains two miniature cannons for arms, each one carrying a heavy Ball attached by a chain. When Link enters the Boss's line of sight, it will fire one of the Balls at him, causing great damage if it hits. In the brief time before Ramrock retracts the Ball and continues its assault, Link must grab the other Ball using his Power Glove, pull it back to its full extension, then release the Ball, sending it hurtling into the Boss. After doing this three times, Ramrock will finally be defeated, leaving behind a Heart Container and opening the door to the Falling Star.

Other Appearances

Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

In the Oracle of Ages manga by Akira Himekawa, Ramrock is summoned by Veran in order to destroy the hidden village.[3] He makes his way through the village's crops, almost crushing Roperi as she pleads with him to leave.[4] Link saves the girl and vows to stop Ramrock from destroying the villagers' livelihood.[5] The hero confronts Ramrock and uses a double spin attack,[6] destroying the monster.

Nomenclature

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Gallery

  • Ramrock's second form from Oracle of Ages

    Ramrock's second form from Oracle of Ages

  • Ramrock's third form from Oracle of Ages

    Ramrock's third form from Oracle of Ages

  • Ramrock's fourth form from Oracle of Ages

    Ramrock's fourth form from Oracle of Ages

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Seasons Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 65 (OoA)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 199
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rise, Ramrock... Veran, the Sorceress of Shadows, commands it!! Crush that village!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 127)
  4. ↑ "Stop! Stay off our field! Don't step on it!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 129)
  5. ↑ "The crops! The village! It's destroying their entire livelihood! Not while I'm here!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 129)
  6. ↑ "Double... spin attack!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 130)
  7. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 199
  8. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 152
    "Svegliati, Ramrock! È Veran, la sacerdotessa delle tenebre a chiamarti! Annienta quel villaggio!" — Veran (Oracle of Ages manga, Italian localization, J-Pop, pg. 127)
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