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Biggoron is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][note 1]
Biography[]
Ocarina of Time[]
In Ocarina of Time, Biggoron is a gigantic Goron living on Death Mountain next to the Great Fairy Fountain. He is a skilled blade maker,[4] and creator of the powerful Biggoron's Sword. To obtain it, Link must first complete the Trading Quest. During the Trading Quest, the Hero of Time brings Biggoron the Broken Goron's Sword to fix, but finds that Biggoron is unable to because of his irritated eyes. He then sends Link to get some Eye Drops, and gives him a Prescription. Eventually Link brings back the Eye Drops which clears Biggoron's eyes, which he reacts with delight. He then gives Link the Claim Check for the Biggoron's Sword, which takes three days to complete. Biggoron has a younger brother, Medigoron, who is also in the Sword-making business, although the blades he produces are far inferior.[5] Biggoron can also be seen during the game's ending credits dancing alongside regular-sized Gorons at Lon Lon Ranch.
Majora's Mask[]
In Majora's Mask, Biggoron appears as the guard of the Snowhead Temple. He goes to Snowhead to investigate why spring has not yet come,[6] but at some point he inexplicably turned invisible and caused a deadly blizzard that prevented entry to the temple. To enter the temple, Link in his Goron form must play the "Goron Lullaby," putting Biggoron to sleep and falling off the cliff, thereby clearing the entrance. After defeating Goht and bringing spring to Snowhead, Biggoron can be found sitting in the gorge unaware of why he was there and what he had been doing.[7][6] The reason why he became invisible and created the blizzard is unknown, but it is possible that he was under Skull Kid's influence, which could be why he does not recall what was doing. Due to the Hero of Time being in the Child Timeline in this game, he also does not remember Link. However, it is implied he knows Darmani III when speaking to him as Goron Link.
Oracle of Seasons[]
In Oracle of Seasons, Biggoron appears atop the peak of Goron Mountain. When the Temple of Seasons sank, the climate on the mountain became colder, causing Biggoron to catch a cold, similar to Majora's Mask.[8][9] Biggoron's ailment can be cured with the Lava Soup as part of the Trading Quest. In return, he gives Link the Goron Vase.
In a Linked Game of Oracle of Ages, a lone Goron on Rolling Ridge will provide Link with the Biggoron Secret. Telling the secret to Biggoron in Oracle of Seasons allows him to forge the Biggoron's Sword.[10][11]
The Minish Cap[]
Biggoron (Figurine from The Minish Cap) | |
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Biggoron | (North America): This is a legendary Goron with a body bigger than a mountain. This Goron is so big, in fact, that no one has ever seen all of it at once. (Europe): This is a legendary Goron with a body bigger than a mountain. It is so big, in fact, that no one has ever seen it all at once. |
Biggoron appears in The Minish Cap atop the peak of Veil Falls after Link Fuses Kinstone Pieces with the rightmost Goron Digger in the Goron Cave. After defeating Vaati,[12] Link can visit Biggoron, who offers to eat his Small Shield and transform it into the Mirror Shield.[13][14]
Phantom Hourglass[]
In Phantom Hourglass, Biggoron is the name of the chief of Goron Island. Unlike past appearances, Biggoron is closer to the size of an average Goron, although he is still the biggest Goron on the island. He is the father of Gongoron, and gives Link permission to enter the Goron Temple after having tested him in a quiz.
Non-Canon Appearances[]
SoulCalibur II[]
In SoulCalibur II, the Biggoron's Sword's description fittingly mentions Biggoron as the best blacksmith in Hyrule,[15] although he does not appear in the game.
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, Impa wields the Giant's Knife, which can be upgraded to the Biggoron's Knife and Biggoron's Sword. The Sword was forged by Biggoron himself.[16]
Trivia[]
- In Ocarina of Time, wearing the Goron Mask while speaking to King Zora reveals that Biggoron and King Zora are actually friends, and have known each other since childhood.[17]
- Biggoron in Ocarina of Time has an accent where he prolongs the "r" sound, such as "Brotherrrrrrr" or "Rrrrrreally".
- According to Biggoron in Ocarina of Time, the Biggoron's Sword is his finest work.
- Considering most real-life swords in the medieval era take about 2 weeks to produce and Biggoron created the Biggoron's Sword in only 3 days, it is clear his professional skills as a blacksmith are great and a drastic contrast to Medigoron, who took 5 or 6 years to make the Giant's Knife.
Nomenclature[]
Names in other regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
Japanese | ダイゴロン (Daigoron) (OoT | PH)[18][19] | ||
FrenchCA | Grogoron (PH)[20] | From "Gros" (large) + Goron | |
FrenchEU | Biggoron (OoT | MM3D | PH)[21][22][23] | ||
German | Biggoron (TMC | PH)[24][25] | ||
Italian | Grande Goron (TMC | PH)[26][27] | ||
SpanishEU | Biggoron (TMC | PH)[28][29] | ||
SpanishLA | Biggoron (PH)[30] | ||
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Gallery[]
Notes
- ↑ Biggoron was referred to as Big Goron in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power.[3] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ "Your face is unknown to me...but I feel fine sharing words with you. And I will share something about our chief. He loves to play question games. Further, he asks questions that dwell upon the many details of our island life." — Goron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 238,(OoT) 250,(OoS) 271 (TMC) & 283 (PH)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 105
- ↑ "Hylian carpenterrrrrs praise me forrrrrr my skillssssss. I'm not lyinnnnng..." — Biggoron (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "My Brotherrrr... Opened a new storrrre... It's Medigoron's Blade Storrrrrrrre... Howeverrrrr... I am betterrrrrr at making bladessssss..." — Biggoron (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Darmani! What in the world have I been doing this whole time? I can't remember a thing since I went out to look around Snowhead to figure out why spring wasn't coming... What am I doing sitting in a place like this???" — Biggoron (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Why am I sitting in a place like this?" — Biggoron (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Goron Mountain has always had winter year-round, but ever since the Temple of Seasons sank, it's gotten even colder. You can catch cold just going outside." — Goron (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "Biggoron is up above, but he has a cold, so be quiet." — Goron (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "I want to forge a great sword like those the Gorons of old are known for. But I'll never be able to forge it properly without Biggoron's secret." — Biggoron (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "That's it! The Goron's Great Sword is reforged! I'll call it Biggoron's Sword! You made this possible, so you get the first one!" — Biggoron (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "And yes, if you should ever accomplish some major feat... Well, then you should come back and visit me again... Don’t forget." — Biggoron (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Little Goron! Please, goro! Let me just nibble on the corner, would you?" — Biggoron (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "It-It seems your shield has changed shape a little as I was chewing on it..." — Biggoron (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "A masterfully crafted long sword forged by the best blacksmith in Hyrule, Biggoron, who lives on Death Mountain." — Character Select (Soulcalibur II)
- ↑ "A sword created by the finest Goron smithy who ever lived. It slices deep but requires immense strength to wield. Press the Strong Attack button to quickly dash into enemies." — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
- ↑ "Talk about a nostalgia trip! That reminds me of my childhood friend, Biggoron!" — King Zora (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 141
- ↑ "いかにも わしがこの島の長老 ダイゴロンだゴロ" — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Je suis Grogoron, doyen et boss de cette île." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 238
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 244
- ↑ "Je suis Biggoron, doyen et chef de cette île." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (TOKYOPOP) pg. 271
- ↑ "Ich bin Biggoron, Häuptling dieser Insel." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (Magazzini Salani) pg. 271
- ↑ "Io sono Grande Goron, anziano di quest'isola." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (Norma Editorial) pg. 271
- ↑ "Yo soy Biggoron, el gorojefe de la isla." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Yo soy Biggoron, el gorojefe de la isla." — Biggoron (Phantom Hourglass)