Torch Slug

Torch Slug

Torch Slug from Ocarina of Time

Games	Ocarina of Time Twilight Princess Echoes of Wisdom
Locations	Ocarina of Time Fire Temple Twilight Princess Goron Mines Lake Hylia Cavern Cave of Ordeals
Threat
Attacks	Ocarina of Time Contact Jump Twilight Princess Contact
Effective Weapons	Sword Bow

Torch Slugs are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.

Ocarina of Time

		Torch Slug When the fire on its back is extinguished, it will run away. Destroy it before it relights!

In Ocarina of Time, Torch Slugs can be found in the Fire Temple. These flaming puddles of goop have quite the personality. If they see Link, they'll relentlessly follow him around, jumping at him until he is out of reach. They can rack up quite a bit of damage, so Link must quickly use any attack he deem appropriate. Both making contact with the Torch Slug and being hit by its attack deal half a heart of damage.

If Link is catching them off guard, his sword can easily do the job. Otherwise, Deku Nuts are quite effective. Once they've been hit, their flame is extinguished, leaving them vulnerable and scared. Link must chase them down and smack away at them before their flame returns to defeat them. Once Link has acquired the Megaton Hammer, he can use it to hit the ground, flipping the Torch Slug and making them completely helpless.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Torch Slugs are of a smaller appearance than their Ocarina of Time counterparts and are significantly weaker, as taking one strike from an arrow or sword defeats them. The slugs also appear on cave ceilings and drop when approached. They are found in three places: the Goron Mines, Lake Hylia Cavern, and the Cave of Ordeals.

Echoes of Wisdom

"Slimy and able to cling to walls and floors, this monster leaves a trail of flame wherever it goes. Beware."

— Notebook description