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:''This article is about the enemy also known as a Mini-Moldorm. For the boss Moldorm, see [[Moldorm (Boss)]].''
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'''Moldorms''', also known as '''Mini-Moldorms''', are recurring enemies in {{LZS|Series}}. [[Moldorm (Boss)|Large members]] of the species have appeared as bosses in {{ALttP}}, {{LA}}, and {{FSA}}. Regular Moldorms commonly appear in various [[Cave]]s and [[Dungeon]]s throughout the series, and in some games, have an affinity for sand.
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==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
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{{TLoZManual|Moldorm|The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not so strong.}}
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The Moldorm is a large, segmented annelid that inhabit Dungeons, and otherwise large, enclosed rooms where they can roam about freely. Moldorms can usually be defeated in one or two hits, although those that appear in {{FS}} can take a several strikes until defeated. While most Moldorms generally look alike, in {{PH}} and {{SS}} they appear to embody a more centipede-like look, while in {{TP}} they tend to look more like [[Lanmola]]s or [[Swamola]]s. Appearing originally in {{TLoZ}} as simply gigantic worms seen within the labyrinths,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not too strong.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref> they later appear as speedy dungeon protectors known as Mini-Moldorms in {{ALttP}} and several titles afterwards.
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All Moldorms are ground-dwelling. In ''Twilight Princess'', they live in the ground, jumping from the sand in the [[Gerudo Desert]] and [[Arbiter's Grounds (Twilight Princess)|Arbiter's Grounds]] to attack [[Link]]. To seek them out, he must [[Clawshot]] their shadows, pulling them from the earth and towards him, where he can subsequently attack them.
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Moldorms in ''Skyward Sword'' reside out of sight underground. They are encountered only when Link enters an underground tunnel with the [[Mogma Mitts]]. Striking their tail segment with the Mogma Mitts will destroy the rear segments and increase their movement speed, with three strikes required to defeat them. It first appears as a Mini-Boss in the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]].
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==Other Appearances==
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In {{LCT}}, Moldorms appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" level of Stage 5.
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==Trivia==
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*In {{OoS}}, there is a Mini-Moldorm hidden on an island off the [[Western Coast]]. The sign there says that the Black Beast rests there.<ref>{{Cite|The Black Beast rests here.|Sign|OoS}}</ref> If Link uses a [[Mystery Seed]] on the mysterious object buried there, it turns out that the Black Beast was a Mini-Moldorm. This is how Link obtains the [[X-Shaped Jewel]].
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*In ''Twilight Princess'', after defeating enough of Moldorms in the Gerudo Desert, a larger Moldorm will leap from the sand. This variation must be struck down with two hits instead of one.
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==Etymology==
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Moldorms are known as {{Romanize|テール||Tail|2}} in Japanese. [[Swamola]]s are known as {{Romanize|モルドアーム|Morudoāmu||1}} in Japan, just like the Moldorms from ''The Legend of Zelda''. In ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Skyward Sword'', Moldorms are known as [[Moldworm]]s in Japan.
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File:TLoZ Moldorm Artwork.png|Moldorm artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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This article is about the enemy also known as a Mini-Moldorm. For the boss Moldorm, see Moldorm (Boss).

Template:Enemy Moldorms, also known as Mini-Moldorms, are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. Large members of the species have appeared as bosses in A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and Four Swords Adventures. Regular Moldorms commonly appear in various Caves and Dungeons throughout the series, and in some games, have an affinity for sand.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Template:TLoZManual

The Moldorm is a large, segmented annelid that inhabit Dungeons, and otherwise large, enclosed rooms where they can roam about freely. Moldorms can usually be defeated in one or two hits, although those that appear in Four Swords can take a several strikes until defeated. While most Moldorms generally look alike, in Phantom Hourglass and Skyward Sword they appear to embody a more centipede-like look, while in Twilight Princess they tend to look more like Lanmolas or Swamolas. Appearing originally in The Legend of Zelda as simply gigantic worms seen within the labyrinths,[1] they later appear as speedy dungeon protectors known as Mini-Moldorms in A Link to the Past and several titles afterwards.

All Moldorms are ground-dwelling. In Twilight Princess, they live in the ground, jumping from the sand in the Gerudo Desert and Arbiter's Grounds to attack Link. To seek them out, he must Clawshot their shadows, pulling them from the earth and towards him, where he can subsequently attack them.

Moldorms in Skyward Sword reside out of sight underground. They are encountered only when Link enters an underground tunnel with the Mogma Mitts. Striking their tail segment with the Mogma Mitts will destroy the rear segments and increase their movement speed, with three strikes required to defeat them. It first appears as a Mini-Boss in the Fire Sanctuary.

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

In Link's Crossbow Training, Moldorms appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" level of Stage 5.

Trivia

  • In Oracle of Seasons, there is a Mini-Moldorm hidden on an island off the Western Coast. The sign there says that the Black Beast rests there.[2] If Link uses a Mystery Seed on the mysterious object buried there, it turns out that the Black Beast was a Mini-Moldorm. This is how Link obtains the X-Shaped Jewel.
  • In Twilight Princess, after defeating enough of Moldorms in the Gerudo Desert, a larger Moldorm will leap from the sand. This variation must be struck down with two hits instead of one.

Etymology

Moldorms are known as テール (Tail) in Japanese. Swamolas are known as モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) in Japan, just like the Moldorms from The Legend of Zelda. In Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, Moldorms are known as Moldworms in Japan.

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) Template:ExpGame
テール (Tēru) Template:ExpGame
モルドワーム (Morudowāmu) Template:ExpGame
Moldarm
Tail
Moldworm
French Republic FrenchEU Tehl Template:ExpGame
Moldorm
Tail
Moldorm
Federal Republic of Germany German Moldorm Moldorm
Italian Republic Italian Shippo
Moldorm Template:ExpGame
From the Japanese word 尻尾 (Shippo)
Kingdom of Spain SpanishEU Tail Tail
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States SpanishLA Moldorm Template:ExpGame Moldorm

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See Also

References

  1. "The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not too strong." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
  2. "The Black Beast rests here." — Sign (Oracle of Seasons)
The Legend of ZeldaThe Adventure of LinkA Link to the PastLink's AwakeningOcarina of TimeMajora's MaskOracle of SeasonsOracle of AgesFour SwordsThe Wind WakerFour Swords AdventuresThe Minish CapTwilight PrincessPhantom HourglassSpirit TracksSkyward SwordA Link Between WorldsTri Force HeroesBreath of the WildTears of the Kingdom

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