Boko Baba
Boko Babas are plant-based Enemies in The Wind Waker.[1]
Characteristics
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.
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, but also appear in some holes on other islands and on some floors of the Savage Labyrinth. 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
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 straightens 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.
Trivia
- While Link is being chewed up by a Boko Baba, his head will sometimes clip through the Monster's head; this is only seen if Link is facing towards the screen while being chewed up.
Nomenclature
Boko Baba's Italian name, Nefentyax, is likely derived from the Nepenthes genus of carnivorous plants.
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 JapanJapanese | ボコババ (Boko Baba) (TWWThe Wind Waker)[2] | |
 The People's Republic of ChinaChineseSISimplified | 波克巴巴 (Bōkè bābā) (TWWHDThe Wind Waker HD)[3] | |
 The French RepublicFrenchEUEuropean | Bokobaba (TWWThe Wind Waker)[4] | |
 The Federal Republic of GermanyGerman | Plantagranda (TWWThe Wind Waker)[5] | |
 The Italian RepublicItalian | Nefentyax (TWWThe Wind Waker)[6] | From Nepenthes |
 The Kingdom of SpainSpanishEUEuropean | Boko baba (TWWThe Wind Waker)[7] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168
- ↑
ボコババ
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
生息場所 禁断の森
獲物 ボコババのタネ - ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 168
- ↑
Bokobaba
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Lieu de résidence: Bois Défendus.
Butin: Graine de Bokobaba. - ↑
Plantagranda
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Heimat: Der Verbotene Hain
Beute: Plantagranda-Samen - ↑
Nefentyax
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Habitat: Bosco Proibito.
Possiede: Semi Nefentyax. - ↑
Boko baba
— Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
Hábitat: Cueva del Dragón
Trofeo: Semilla de boko baba