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|image  = [[File:Octorok-grass.png]]<br>''Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''

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|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Shield]], Projectiles

===The Legend of Zelda===

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Octoroks are enemies all around the overworld that shoot rocks at [[Link]], dealing half a heart of damage. Also, upon contact they deal half a [[Heart Container|heart]] of damage. They come in two colors, red and blue. The blue Octoroks take two hits to kill with the [[Wooden Sword]], as opposed to the red variety, which will be defeated with only one swipe of the Wooden Sword.

===The Adventure of Link===

In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Octoroks once again come in two varieties. The red Octoroks stay in the same place while jumping and spitting rocks. The blue versions are slightly more difficult, as they move toward Link. Defeating a red or blue Octorok rewards the player with 10 and 20 experience points, respectively.

===A Link to the Past===

Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' are located in eastern [[Hyrule]], near the [[Eastern Palace]]. There are two types of Octoroks in ''A Link to the Past''. The first type is just a normal Octorok, which walks around in a random direction and stops if it sees Link and shoots a projectile out. The second type stops in a random direction and if it spots Link, will shoot multiple projectiles out in a circular fashion.

Despite their main attack being the actual rock that they shoot out, simply contacting an octorok will do a full heart of damage, while the rock itself only does a 1/2 heart of damage. One swipe with the [[Fighter's Sword]] will defeat an octorok.

===Link's Awakening===

Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' appear all over [[Koholint Island]] and are some of the most common enemies in the game. If they spot Link they will shoot a rock in his general direction. They also appear in another form where they have wings, called the [[Winged Octorok]]. Winged Octoroks are less common than the regular Octorok, and even though they have wings, they can't fly especially well. If Link tries to charge at them and attack, they jump and float in the air for a few seconds.

===Ocarina of Time===

[[File:Octorok(OOT).png|thumb|left|200px|Artwork of Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'']]

Octoroks appear as aquatic enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. For this reason they are found in nearly any place that has water. They usually lurk under the surface of the water, but when Link gets within their range they pop up and spit rocks at him. If Link gets too close, they will retreat back into the water. They can be defeated with the use of any long ranged weapon or by deflecting the rocks the rocks they spit, with either the [[Hylian Shield|Hylian]] or [[Deku Shield]]s. The [[Mirror Shield]] destroys their projectiles instead of returning them.

A larger version of an Octorok called [[Big Octo]] is the mini-boss of [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|Lord Jabu Jabu's belly]].

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Octoroks in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are identical to their ''Ocarina of Time'' counterparts, periodically hopping out of the area in which they sit. They are not a hugely common enemy, but are present in nearly every region of [[Termina]]. These little enemies will shoot rocks at Link when he is in range, which can be deflected by all shields except for the Mirror Shield. Unlike in ''Ocarina of Time'', these Octoroks take two hits to kill. A new feature added to this game is that Octoroks can be made into floating platforms if frozen with ice arrows. They can be killed with the [[Hero's Bow]], or any projectile weapon.

There are bigger variations of the standard Octorok called a [[Big Octo]]. These large enemies block paths in the [[Southern Swamp]] when it is filled with poison. They can be killed by either taking the boat ride and crashing into them, or using projectile weapons to attack them. They take only one hit to kill. Big Octos will suck Link in and spit him out, dealing a large amount of damage. Taking a picture of one for the Pictograph guy will grant you 20 [[Rupee]]s.

===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===

These Octoroks come in two colors, red and blue, and they still shoot rocks at Link. Red octoroks are generally weaker and defeated with one hit of Link's [[Sword]]. Blue variations are stronger and take two hits.

===The Wind Waker===

====Rock Octorok====

The Rock Octoroks live in the Forest Haven and Forbidden Woods. Like their name implies, their only method of attacking is to spit rocks at Link when provoked. These rocks can be easily deflected by using Link's shield, killing them in the process. Link can also kill them with projectile weapons like the [[Boomerang]] or the [[Hero's Bow]]. It is impossible to kill them with just Link's sword, as they will dive under the water if he gets too close.

 

 

====Big Octo====

Big Octos are much bigger than normal Octoroks, and also do not attack the same way. They are only found in specific areas around the [[Great Sea]], and have either 4, 8, or 12 eyes. If there is a random flock of seagulls flying around one spot in the sea, there is a [[Big Octo]] there. Once Link approaches one, a whirlpool will surround him, and the Octo will rise out of the water. The eyes can be killed with either the [[Bomb]]s, the Bow, or the Boomerang. Using the Boomerang requires the most hits, and the Bombs take only one. If Link is not fast enough, the Big Octo will suck him in and spit him out to a random island.

The Octoroks from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' are much like the original ones. They are red and wander around in [[Hyrule Field]]. They shoot rocks at Link and can be dealt with by shooting arrows, bombing or just slashing them with Link's sword. The boss in the [[Temple of Droplets]] is a normal Octorok, since Link was minimized the enemy appears to be huge.

On contact, the Octorok deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage.

When the Octorok's rock projectile hits Link, it deals 1/4th a heart worth of damage.

===Phantom Hourglass===

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Octoroks return to their land-based appearance from ''The Legend of Zelda''. They're small red ball-like monsters with 4 small legs and they move around on land, shooting rocks at random intervals. Some stay in one strategic place (sometimes unreachable, serving as more of an obstacle than an enemy) and shoot rocks forward at regular intervals. They can be defeated with any weapon, except the boomerang which only stuns them. They are found throughout most of the game, but are present in large quantities in the [[Temple of Courage]], where the [[Bow#Phantom Hourglass|bow]] is found.

===Spirit Tracks===

There are two kinds of Octoroks in this ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.

====Octorok====

These kinds appear in grassy areas and the [[Take 'Em All On]] challenge. They will continuously shoot rocks and sometimes may shoot unexpectedly at Link while he is off-screen. They are easily defeated with Link's sword.

====Ocean Octorok====

===Skyward Sword===

Octoroks are now land creatures and they seem to resemble their counterparts from older 2D Zelda titles. They also have some similarities to [[Deku Scrub]]s from previous Zelda games. Octoroks will shoot rocks towards Link, but whenever Link comes close, they will hide under patches of grass or rock. In order to defeat an Octorok, Link can deflect the rocks back by lunging his shield forward knocking the rock back towards the enemy. Link can also use the whip to pull the Octorok up from underground for a short period of time, allowing him to slash away with his sword.

====Octorok (Grass)====

[[File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|right]]Octorok (grass) are octopus-like creatures that hide beneath shrub-like camouflage. When Link comes close to the Octorok it spits out a rock that can easily be deflected with a shield bash or with Link's Sword. They can also be defeted by using the whip to pull them out of the ground, then slashing at them with your Sword.

====Octorok (Rock)====

Very similar to its Grass counterpart, the Octorok (Rock) shoots projectile rocks at Link form a distance which he must deflect using his shield or sword. This version of the Octorok resides in the [[Lanayru Province]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Unlike its counterpart, this Octorok has a mushroom-shaped rock atop its head, which it can hide under if Link ventures too close.

====Octorok (Sky)====

These pink Octoroks live in [[The Sky]] around [[Skyloft]], dwelling on the floating rocks spitting projectiles at Link as he flies by on his [[Loftwing]]. These kinds are much bigger than their land-dwelling counterparts, and can be defeated by charging at them on the Loftwing.

==See also==

* [[Big Octo]]

* [[Winged Octorok]]

File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Art.png|Blue Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Octorok-LoZ-Art.png|Red Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Octorok-Red-LoZ-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Octorok-Blue-LoZ-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Octorok-Art-AOL.png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''

File:OctorokRed-Sprite-AOL.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''

File:OctorokBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''

File:Octorok-Sprite-1.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''

File:Octorok-Sprite-2.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''

File:Octorok-LA-Sprite.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''

File:Octorok(OOT).png|Octorok Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Octorok-Beta-OOT.jpg|Octorok model in beta version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Octorok-Red-Oracle-Sprite.png|Red Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''

File:Octorok-Blue-Oracle-Sprite.png|Blue Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''

File:Octorok-TMC.png|Octorok Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

File:Octorok-Figurine.png|Octorok Figurine from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

File:Octorok-Fan-Artwork.png|Fan Artwork of an Octorok from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' created by [http://timoteilol.deviantart.com/ timoteilol].

File:Octorok-Model-Small.png|Octorok Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''</gallery>

==References==

# "A type of octopus that lives above ground. There are two types, red and blue. Watch out for the blue ones. They're mean. They spit out rocks at link." — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, NES Version, [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=52&pid=518#top_display_media page 29]).

# "Red and Blue Octoroks are ground dwelling relatives of the octopus. Beware of Blue Octorocks, they'll spit rocks at you." — (The Legend of Zelda - US Instruction Manual, GBA Release Version, [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=537&pid=14996#top_display_media page 24]).

# "Octoroks can live either on land or in water. They move under the power of eight squirming legs and shoot rocks at their enemies. On Koholint Island, some Octoroks have developed the ability to fly." — ([http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/o.jsp The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia]).

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