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Not to be confused with Big Octorok, the boss in The Minish Cap.

Template:Boss The Big Octo, sometimes spelled Bigocto, is a recurring enemy that resembles a giant Octorok in Template:LZS.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

File:Bigocto.png

In Ocarina of Time, the Big Octo had made its home Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, where it is the mini-boss of that dungeon. When Link arrives at its lair, he throws Princess Ruto up on top of a platform to get the Spiritual Stone of Water. Upon grabbing it, however, Princess Ruto is taken up to the next room by the platform. The platform then sinks, revealing the Big Octo in its entirety.

The Big Octo circles around the spinning platform and chases after Link. Link in effect, must do the same thing- circle around until he reaches the Big Octo. The Big Octo is susceptible to the Boomerang, which when hit by it, stuns it and forces it to turn around. Its only weak spot is on its back, which is only revealed once it is stunned. Link must run around the circle and try to hit its back before it starts to run again. For this reason, Link has to stun it from a fairly decent distance in order to have time to get around and stun it again while it is facing the other direction. By performing a Jump Attack with the Deku Stick, the Big Octo can be killed in one hit.

Another strategy to defeat it prolongs the battle, but is a good way to ensure not being hit. Link can hit the creature with his Boomerang to stun it; then, when the creature spins around, Link can throw the Boomerang at it again to stun it again (Link needs to target the mini-boss in order to do this effectively). In most cases, Link manages to stun it when it turns its weak spot to him. Other times, it turns its face to him.

A third strategy requires losing at least one Heart of health, but is by far the easiest and fastest way to kill the creature. If Link walks into the Big Octo (each time costs half a heart), he can make it turn around and head the other way. If Link is quick enough, he can throw the Boomerang at the Big Octo, hitting it from behind and stunning it, then attack its weak spot. A Jump Attack done twice can kill the Big Octo.

Majora's Mask

Big Octo in Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Big Octos appear in the Southern Swamp, blocking the way to the Deku Palace and the Deku Shrine. They attack Link by sucking him in and spitting him out if he gets too close. A total of three appears. They can be killed by ramming into them with the boat, thus opening the way to the Palace. Upon completion of the Woodfall Temple, they disappear from the swamp. They can also be killed with the Hero's Bow once Link retrieves it from the Woodfall Temple.

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, Big Octos are large, squid-like creatures that inhabit the waters of the Great Sea, and will appear if Link sails nearby. Their locations are marked on the Octo Chart. One has 4 eyes, three have 8 eyes, and two have 12 eyes. To defeat one, Link must shoot and destroy all of its eyes with a projectile, either with the Bow and Arrows or with Bombs.

Each one appears in a whirlpool, which can be indicated by the large number of Seagulls flocking around it. As the Big Octo surfaces, the whirlpool pulls Link and the King of Red Lions into its mouth. If all of its eyes are not destroyed before reaching the center of the whirlpool, the Big Octo sucks Link up and spits him out, sending him out to the edge of the quadrant.

Etymology

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	ダイオクタ (Dai Okuta)	Big Octa
	French	Bigocto Template:ExpGame Gros-Octo Template:ExpGame Kalamar Template:ExpGame
	French^CA	Octorok géant Template:ExpGame
	German	Grozokto Template:ExpGame Oktalus Template:ExpGame
	Italian	Mega Octorock Template:ExpGame Octoboss Template:ExpGame
	Spanish	Octo Grande Oftalos Template:ExpGame
	Spanish^LA	Bigocto Template:ExpGame Oftalos Template:ExpGame	A portmanteau of the Greek ophthalmos and Talos

Gallery

Bigocto Art.png

Artwork of Big Octo from Ocarina of Time
Bigoctoback.jpg

A rear view of the Big Octo mini-boss from Ocarina of Time

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+:''Not to be confused with [[Big Octorok]], the boss in {{TMC}}.''
-{{Place
+{{Boss
-|name = Zora Hall
+|name = Big Octo
-|image = [[File:Zora hall.jpg|250px]]
+|type = mini
-|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
+|image = [[File:Big Octo Figurine TWW.png|250px]]
-|inhab = [[The Indigo-Go's]]
+|caption = A Big Octo in ''The Wind Waker''
-|items = [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]
+|game = {{OOT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{TWW}}
-|related = [[Great Bay Coast]], [[Zora Cape]]
+|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of the Time|Era of the Hero of Time]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Era of Light and Dark|Era of Light and Dark]]
-|theme music = [[File:Zora's Domain.ogg|noicon]]
+|dungeon = [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]<br>[[Southern Swamp]]<br>[[Great Sea]]
-}}
+|weakness = [[Boomerang]] {{ExpGame|OoT|TWW}}<br>[[Bow]] {{ExpGame|MM|TWW}}<br>[[Bomb]]s {{ExpGame|TWW}}
+}}
+The '''Big Octo''', sometimes spelled '''Bigocto''', is a recurring enemy that resembles a giant [[Octorok]] in {{LZS|Series}}.
+{{Navi|Big Octo|'''{{Typo|Bigocto|Big Octo}}'''
-'''Zora Hall''' is the home of the aquatic [[Zora]] race in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Situated in the waters of [[Zora Cape]] in [[Great Bay]], Zora Hall consists of vast caverns filled with pools and waterfalls. The entire complex is subterranean, much like [[Zora's Domain]] from {{OOT}}. Zora Hall is also the home of the popular Zora Band, [[The Indigo-Go's]].<ref>{{cite|The members of The Indigo-Go's are in Zora Hall up ahead... But the entrance is underwater, so if you aren't a good diver, you probably won't make it in.|[[Zora]]|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
+Attack it from behind!}}
+{{clear|left}}
+{{Tatl|Big Octo|Don't tell me you don't know about the '''Big Octo'''! If you don't want to be sucked in, keep your distance. Aim from afar!}}
+{{clear|left}}
+{{Tingle|Big Octo|A '''Big Octo'''!  Attack its eyeballs before you get sucked into its whirlpool!}}
+{{clear|left}}
+==Appearances==
-==Appearance and Features==
+===''Ocarina of Time''===
-There are many chambers inside Zora Hall, including a room for each of the band members, a [[Zora Shop|shop]], and a few others. While here, Link can learn much about the condition that has befallen [[Lulu]], as well as the cause behind the ocean's abnormal weather. The only way to enter the band members' rooms and acquire this information, however, is as [[Zora Link]].<ref>{{cite|If you're not a band member, you can't go in...Even if you're an acquaintance.|[[Zora]]|Majora's Mask}}</ref> To the west of the Zora Hall is an entrance that leads to the [[Zora Cape]], which is where Lulu spends most of her time standing idly and gazing at the sea.<ref>{{cite|And to top it off, Lulu just stands out back starin' at the sea. She doesn't even respond when ya talk to her.|[[Japas]]|Majora's mask}}</ref>
+[[File:Bigocto.png|150px|left]]
+In {{OoT}}, the Big Octo had made its home [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]], where it is the mini-boss of that dungeon. When [[Link]] arrives at its lair, he throws [[Princess Ruto]] up on top of a platform to get the [[Spiritual Stones#Zora's Sapphire|Spiritual Stone of Water]]. Upon grabbing it, however, Princess Ruto is taken up to the next room by the platform. The platform then sinks, revealing the Big Octo in its entirety.
+The Big Octo circles around the spinning platform and chases after Link. Link in effect, must do the same thing- circle around until he reaches the Big Octo. The Big Octo is susceptible to the [[Boomerang]], which when hit by it, stuns it and forces it to turn around. Its only weak spot is on its back, which is only revealed once it is stunned. Link must run around the circle and try to hit its back before it starts to run again. For this reason, Link has to stun it from a fairly decent distance in order to have time to get around and stun it again while it is facing the other direction. By performing a Jump Attack with the [[Deku Stick]], the Big Octo can be killed in one hit.
-===Rehearsal Stage===
-The rehearsal stage, shaped like a giant seashell, rests in the center of Zora Hall's main chamber. Six golden [[Torch]]es line the front of the stage, and a large coral pool fills the floor area just before them. Preparations for the [[Band Rehearsal|band's rehearsal]] are taking place around the stage area: Link can use [[Fire Arrow]]s to light two torches that act as the second floor's seating lights to illuminate the stage,<ref>{{cite|Are you free? If you have a sec, could you go light the second floor's seating lights? Unless those are on, the stage lights won't come on. Thanks.|Zora|MM}}</ref> and help a Zora adjust the volume of the sound system by playing the [[Ocarina Transformations#Guitar of Waves|Guitar of Waves]] while in [[Zora Link|Zora form]].<ref>{{cite|Mikau, you're just in time. I want to check the levels on your guitar. Can you play me a note?|[[Zora]]|Majora's Mask}}</ref>
+Another strategy to defeat it prolongs the battle, but is a good way to ensure not being hit. Link can hit the creature with his Boomerang to stun it; then, when the creature spins around, Link can throw the Boomerang at it again to stun it again (Link needs to target the mini-boss in order to do this effectively). In most cases, Link manages to stun it when it turns its weak spot to him. Other times, it turns its face to him.
-The area behind the stage is veiled by four waterfalls and is where the four rooms for the band members, each guarded by a Zora who will turn away fans, are located.
+A third strategy requires losing at least one [[Heart]] of health, but is by far the easiest and fastest way to kill the creature. If Link walks into the Big Octo (each time costs half a heart), he can make it turn around and head the other way. If Link is quick enough, he can throw the Boomerang at the Big Octo, hitting it from behind and stunning it, then attack its weak spot. A Jump Attack done twice can kill the Big Octo.
-===Mikau and Tijo's Room===
-The room shared by [[Mikau]], the band's guitarist, and [[Tijo]], the drummer, is behind the door with three seashells above it.<ref>{{cite|This is the room of Mikau and Tijo, the guitarist and drummer for the Zora band, The Indigo-Go's. They don't meet with ordinary people.|Zora|MM}}</ref>
+===''Majora's Mask''===
-[[File:Mikau's Diary.png|Mikau's practice area|right|thumb|175px]]
+[[File:MM BigoOcto.png|140px|right|Big Octo in ''Majora's Mask'']]
-The room is split into two levels: the lower level, where Tijo resides, and an upper level only accessible by ladder, which is Mikau's practice area. The ladder was broken when Tijo tried to climb it, however, so Link can only access it using his [[Hookshot]].<ref>{{cite|Um... Don't get mad, but I want you to hear this... I tried to climb up the other ladder to your practice area, and it broke.  I'm gonna go on a diet now, so just forgive me, OK?|Tijo|MM}}</ref> A waterfall spills from the ceiling and empties into a pool beneath the floor level.
+In {{MM}}, Big Octos appear in the [[Southern Swamp]], blocking the way to the [[Deku Palace]] and the [[Deku Shrine]]. They attack Link by sucking him in and spitting him out if he gets too close. A total of three appears. They can be killed by ramming into them with the boat, thus opening the way to the Palace. Upon completion of the [[Woodfall Temple]], they disappear from the swamp. They can also be killed with the [[Bow|Hero's Bow]] once Link retrieves it from the Woodfall Temple.
-Tijo's practice area is decorated with a variety of large shells, a modest table and seat, and Tijo's drum set. Mikau's practice area consists of his desk and the skeletal remains of large fishes. He keeps a Sea Urchin, his [[Mikau's Diary|diary]], a pearl in an oyster shell, and a dead lure fish which he uses as a lamp on his desk. If Link reads Mikau's diary while in Zora form, he can learn two four-note riffs which can be played with [[Japas]], the bassist, in a [[Jam Session]]. This song can be taken to [[Evan]] and played for him as Link to redeem a [[Piece of Heart]].
-Tijo plays the cave theme from {{ALTTP}} on his drums.
 {{clear}}
-===Japas's Room===
+===''The Wind Waker''===
+In {{TWW}}, Big Octos are large, squid-like creatures that inhabit the waters of the [[Great Sea]], and will appear if Link sails nearby. Their locations are marked on the [[Special Chart#Octo Chart|Octo Chart]]. One has 4 eyes, three have 8 eyes, and two have 12 eyes. To defeat one, Link must shoot and destroy all of its eyes with a projectile, either with the Bow and [[Arrow]]s or with [[Bomb]]s.
-The room of [[Japas]], the band's bassist, is behind the door with a squid above it.<ref>{{cite|This is the room of Japas, bassist for the Zora band, The Indigo-Go's. I'm sorry, but he's busy practicing for the concert, so I can't let you see him.|Zora|MM}}</ref> His room is little more than a sandbar surrounded by waterfalls and a shallow pool. He stands on a seat beside his desk on the sandbar, which is covered with sheet music and a lure fish as a lamp. The ceiling is support by the remains of a giant crab.
+Each one appears in a whirlpool, which can be indicated by the large number of [[Seagull]]s flocking around it. As the Big Octo surfaces, the whirlpool pulls Link and the [[King of Red Lions]] into its mouth. If all of its eyes are not destroyed before reaching the center of the whirlpool, the Big Octo sucks Link up and spits him out, sending him out to the edge of the quadrant.
-After reading Mikau's Diary, Link can use the notes he learns to play a Jam Session here with Japas.
-Japas plays the dungeon theme from {{LOZ}} on his bass.
 {{clear}}
+{{Figurine|TWW|Big Octo|Habitat: Great Sea<BR>Effective Weapons: Projectiles<BR>There are said to be six of these legendary giant squid in different reaches of the Great Sea. When ships pass by, they create tremendous currents to try to sink them.<BR>The only way to escape is to shoot all of their weak spots - their eyes - with projectiles before being sucked in.|[[File:Big Octo Figurine TWW.png|120px]]}}
-===Evan's Room===
-The room of [[Evan]], the bandleader and songwriter, is behind the door with red corals above it.<ref>{{cite|This is the room of Evan, the leader of the Zora Band, The Indigo-Go's. He's a nervous guy, so nobody's allowed inside unless they're on official business.|Zora|MM}}</ref>
+==Etymology==
-[[File:Evan's Room.jpg|Evan's room|thumb|left|200px]]
+{{Names
-His room consists of a series of of large steps leading to the main platform, where he stands playing his piano, surrounded by the skeletal remains of some large aquatic creature. A waterfall streams down behind the piano and down the platforms, flooding most of the room. Whenever Link enters his room, he is playing the ending theme from {{LOZ}} on his piano. If Link speaks to him as Mikau, Evan will ask about his efforts concerning [[Zora Egg]]s and give him advice about where to get more [[Empty Bottle]]s.<Ref>{{cite|Anyway, Mikau, did you get an empty bottle that you can use to carry the eggs in? One bottle can only hold one egg, so you can never  have too many empty bottles. I told you that the beavers above the [[Waterfall Rapids|waterfall]] on the Zora Hall coast have empty bottles, right? If you don't have any yet, Mikau, you should go there before heading off to the [[Pirates' Fortress]].|Evan|MM}}</ref> He will only dismiss Link, though.<ref>{{cite|Hey! How did you get in here? I shouldn't have to put up with this...People not associated with the band aren't allowed in here.|Evan|MM}}</ref>
+|align= left
+|en=
-After completing the Jam Session with Japas, Link can play the resulting sixteen note song for Evan and receive a Piece of Heart for his trouble. If he plays the song as Mikau, however, Evan will reject the composition.<ref>{{cite|Were you guys secretly writing a song behind my back again? Isn't songwriting the job of the bandleader? What, you're not happy with my songs?|Evan|MM}}</ref>
+|enM=
-{{clear}}
+|ja= {{Romanize|ダイオクタ|Dai Okuta}}
+|jaM= Big Octa
-===Lulu's Room===
+|es= Octo Grande<br>Oftalos {{ExpGame|TWW}}
-The room of [[Lulu]], the band's singer, is behind the door with the star fish above it. Lulu is never seen in her room during the three days Link is there, so besides a [[Deku Scrub]] who is willing to [[Title Deed|trade items]], there are no inhabitants. The room is filled with colorful corals, cloth, tables, couches, and wall-hangings made of seashells, and water features. She had a desk with a lure fish lamp on it, but it was cut in two when [[Gerudo#Majora's Mask|Gerudo Pirates]] attacked her,<ref>{{cite|I heard a sound late at night, and when I opened my eyes, I saw strangers in my room. I tried to fight, but they were able to steal my precious eggs.|Lulu's Diary|MM}}</ref> and is still severed by a Gerudo's sword. On a seat opposite the desk, [[Lulu's Diary]] can be read while in Zora form.
+|esM=
+|esL= Bigocto {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}} <br>Oftalos {{ExpGame|TWWHD}}
-A Piece of Heart rests on a shelf just out of Link's reach. He can access it with the [[Deku Flower]] in the room if he trades a Title Deed with the Deku Scrub there, who will vacate via a dark hole in the ceiling.
+|esLM=<br> A portmanteau of the Greek {{exp|eye|ophthalmos}} and {{Wp|Talos}}
+|esS=
-===Zora Shop===
+|esSM=
-{{Main|Zora Shop#Majora's Mask|Zora Shop}}
+|fr= Bigocto {{ExpGame|OoT}}<br>{{exp|Big-Octo|Gros-Octo}} {{ExpGame|MM}}<br>Kalamar {{ExpGame|TWW}}
+|frM=
-The Zora Shop, located near Zora Hall's submerged exit, stocks [[Arrow]]s, [[Red Potion]]s, and a [[Hero's Shield|Shield]]. It appears to be built around the remaining wreckage of a large ship, and possibly its cargo.
+|frC= Octorok géant {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}}
+|frCM=
-==Trivia==
+|frF=
-*In each of the band player's rooms, when Link approaches the musician in that room, the Zora will start playing a song from a ''Zelda'' game. Japas plays the dungeon theme from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', Evan plays the Game Over tune from the same game, and Tijo plays the cavern theme from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
+|frFM=
-*The theme for Zora Hall is the same tune heard in [[Zora's Domain]].
+|de= {{de|Grozokto}} {{ExpGame|OoT|MM}}<br>{{de|Oktalus}} {{ExpGame|TWW}}
-*Zora Hall, as seen from the outside, is the shape of a whale that bears striking resemblance to [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]], patron deity of the Zoras in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
+|deM=
+|it= Mega Octorock {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}<br>Octoboss {{ExpGame|TWW}}
+|itM=
+|ko=
+|koM=
+|chS= 大八爪怪
+|chSM= Big octopus
+}}
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
+File:Bigocto Art.png|Artwork of Big Octo from ''Ocarina of Time''
-File:Zora Hall Exterior.png|Zora Hall's exterior
+File:bigoctoback.jpg|A rear view of the Big Octo mini-boss from ''Ocarina of Time''
-File:Mikau Room.jpg|Mikau and Tijo's room
-File:Japas Room.jpg|Japas's room
-File:Lulu's Room.jpg|Lulu's room
-File:ZoraShop MM.jpg|The Zora Shop
 </gallery>
+{{clear}}
+==See Also==
-{{clear}}
+* [[Big Octorok]]
-{{refbar}}
+* [[Cue Ball]]
-{{Names
-|ja= {{Japanese|ゾーラホール|Zōra Hōru}}
+{{Bosses|OOT}}
-|jaM= Zora Hall
+{{AquaticEnemy}}
-|esS=  Salón Zora
+{{Octo}}
-|esSM= Zora Hall
+{{EyeEnemy}}
-|fr=  Théâtre des Zoras
+[[Category:Mini-Bosses]]
-|frM= Zoras' Theatre
+[[Category:Bosses in Ocarina of Time]]
-|de= {{de|Höhle der Zoras}}
+[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
-|deM= Zoras' Cave
+[[Category:Bosses in The Wind Waker]]
-}}

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