Hydrosoar

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Hydrosoars are Sub-Bosses in Link's Awakening.(LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[1]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

A Hydrosoar first appears as a Sub-Boss in the water-filled labyrinth of Angler's Tunnel. The front of its body is heavily armored and cannot be harmed. The only weak point on its body is their tender backside, which Link must exploit with the edge of his Sword. This is easiest done by waiting for it to pass by and striking from the side, but it is also possible for him to chase it down with the Pegasus Boots. Upon each hit, Hydrosoar will spin and change direction. It is possible for Link to equip the Roc's Feather and leap over Hydrosoar as he passes beneath Link in the longer straightaways and then strike him. Once defeated, Link will gain access to the Flippers.

Hydrosoar later returns in Turtle Rock. While it behaves the same as its aquatic variation, it now swims around a pool of lava, making the battle considerably more challenging for Link. In this Dungeon, Hydrosoar guards the room where the Nightmare Key is hidden.

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link fights Hydrosoar while exploring Angler's Tunnel.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
Hydrosoar (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[4]
Japan
Japanese
ヒップループホバー (Hippurūpu Hobā) (LALink's Awakening)[3]Hippurūpu Hover
Hippurūpu is the Japanese name for Iron Masks.
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Hiploop glisseur (LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch))[4] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Cue Ball (LALink's Awakening | LADXLink's Awakening DX)[2] 
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
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Cue Ball[5]
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Fire Cephalopod[6]
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Water Cephalopod[7]
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Cue Ball[5]
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Fire Cephalopod[6]
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Water Cephalopod[7]
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References

  1. Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 69
  2. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 172
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide, Futabasha, 1993, pg. 26
  4. 4.0 4.1 Artbook, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 68
  5. 5.0 5.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172 (LALink's Awakening | LADXLink's Awakening DX)
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Fire Cephalopod
    Link encountered the Fire Cephalopod while exploring the Turtle Rock Dungeon on Koholint Island. This creature is believed to belong to the Octorok family due to its bulbous head, multiple legs, and backside vulnerability."
    The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved September 28, 2018.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Water Cephalopod
    Link encountered the Water Cephalopod while exploring the Angler's Tunnel on Koholint Island. This creature is believed to belong to the Octorok family due to its bulbous head, multiple legs, and backside vulnerability."
    The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved September 28, 2018.