Manhandla (Hyrule Warriors)

Manhandla is a Giant Boss in Hyrule Warriors. Described as a "Poisonous Tree", it is one of many monsters summoned by Cia to conquer Hyrule.

History
Manhandla first appears in the Valley of Seers, summoned by Cia to destroy the Hyrulean Forces after Volga fails to defeat them. It bombards the allied base with seeds, forcing Link, Impa, Sheik, and Lana to slay it before confronting Cia herself.

Another Manhandla appears in Gerudo Desert as a commander of the monster army living there. Along with Gohma, it appears after Ganondorf defeats the Aeralfos generals, only to be defeated in turn. By overcoming Manhandla, Gohma, and King Dodongo, the Demon King earns the allegiance of the other monsters, giving him an army to aid him in his hunt for the Triforce.

Battle
Manhandla is nearly invulnerable in its normal state, due to its ability to cover its body in metallic armor. It attacks with its four stalks, which can bite, slam, or spit a barrage of seeds at enemies, and by spinning around (either in place or while moving around). It also causes seeds to rain down on the battlefield as long as it lives, which must be dodged by watching for the glowing spots on the ground.

To expose Manhandla's weak spot, its stalks must be stunned by using the Boomerang on them when they turn green (usually before a biting attack or after a seed barrage). When a stalk is stunned, it will retract to the boss's main body and become unable to participate in Manhandla's attacks. Stunning all four stalks removes the beast's armor and exposes its core, allowing an assault on its Weak Point. After a while, Manhandla will recover and the process must be repeated.

When fought in the Valley of Seers, Manhandla will retreat temporarily after losing some of its health. A short time later, its stalks will appear all over the area, forcing players to hunt them down while dodging their seed bombardments. Defeating the correct stalk will force Manhandla to re-emerge, after which it can be fought and defeated normally.