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==Skull Kid==
==Zora==
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{{Infobox|race
| image = [[File:Skull Kid OoT Offical.png|215px]]
| image = [[File:OoT-Zora.png|300px]]
| caption = Key art from ''[[Ocarina of Time]]''
| special = Exceptional swimming capabilities </br> Survivability underwater
| title = Majora's Puppet
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location = [[Zora's Domain]]<br/>[[Zora Cape]]<br/>[[Upper Zora's River]]<br/>[[Zora River]]
| location = [[Lost Woods]]<br/>[[Moon|The Moon]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Sacred Grove]]
| attack = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|.5}} Shooting Needles
| weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>Bubbles<br/>[[Bow]]
}}
}}


'''Skull Kids''' are recurring characters in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are thought to have previously been human travelers whose forms were altered as a result of becoming stranded in the [[Lost Woods]], the area in which they are resident to. They typically carry a very childish demeanor, similar to that of the [[Kokiri]], and are often friendly with those of an equal naivete. Skull Kids are very distrustful towards most adults, however, and are known for playing tricks on those that they encounter.  
The '''Zora''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are a bipedal, fish-like, and aquatic species that are capable of inhabiting the water as well as the land, though they favor the former. Two varieties are known to exist, those being the River Zora and the Sea Zora, and are of vast difference from one other in regards to appearance and temperament. Though named for their most frequented habitat, both types seem to be comfortable whether in saltwater or in freshwater.


''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' features whom is probably the most notable of all Skull Kids, as he assumes the role of main antogonist. He is possessed by the titular [[Majora's Mask]], granting him immense power, but also warping his mind and judgement. The Skull Kid's actions plunge all of [[Termina]] into a state of chaos, simultaneously incurring the land's destruction by way of setting the [[Moon]] on course to collide with it.
The Sea Zora are the more amicable of the two variants. They are usually of a tall and slender build and their complexion can vary between blue, white, green, red, and pink—with blue being the predominant coloring in earlier depictions. Their bodies are adorned by a number of fins and their heads with a dolphin-like fluke. In most ''Zelda'' series entries, the Sea Zora occupy [[Zora's Domain]] and are subjects of the monarchy. They moreover enjoy positive relations with the other races of [[Hyrule]].
 
The River Zora, though sometimes well-disposed, are most often violent toward those that they encounter, being more akin to monsters in many of their ''Zelda'' series portrayals. They are green in color and sport a long dorsal fin running down their backsides. More fins outline the face and their teeth are large and sharp. River Zora utilize fireballs projected from their sizable mouths to attack, often doing so from the water, where they are able to keep their distance from the enemy.
 
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
{{main|River Zora#The Legend of Zelda|River Zora (The Legend of Zelda)}}
River Zora debuted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. They are hostile creatures that are only capable of appearing in areas with water. They are tricky to combat by way of continuously ducking in and out of the water whilst shooting fireballs toward [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]], resurfacing in different positions after each cycle. It is of less risk and most efficiency to make use of ranged weapons when dispatching Zoras, but it is possible to slay them with a [[Sword#The Legend of Zelda|sword]] if one happens near the shores of the water. The [[Magical Shield]] is very helpful in this approach, as it can block the Zoras' projectiles.
 
==''The Adventure of Link''==
{{Main|River Zora#The Adventure of Link|River Zora (The Adventure of Link)}}
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', River Zora inhabit [[Eastern Hyrule]]. Unlike its predecessor They are among some of the most dangerous enemies [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]] will encounter and are capable of dealing large amounts of damage. They attack by projecting beams toward Link, which may be blocked with the [[Shield#The Adventure of Link|shield]]. They are completely immune to sword attacks, and the only method of eliminating them is to utilize the [[Fire Spell]].
 
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Quote|Like Poseidon in his day, Zora ruled the waterways of Hyrule, controlling storm and calm, current and waterfall. Zora's Spawn answered only to him, and he determined who would use the Whirlpools that carried swimmers from place to place. Zora's special Flippers let swimmers tread in even the deepest waters, but they cost deeply.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}
 
River Zora appear again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and may be encountered at [[Zora's Waterfall]] or [[Lake Hylia]]. Most are similar in appearance to and behave in a way that is identical to those seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''—spontaneously diving, then reappearing in another position and shooting a fireball. [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] can block these projectiles with the [[Red Shield]] or the [[Mirror Shield]]. Some Zora have the ability to emerge from the water, engaging Link in a more conventional combat scenario.
 
One notable individual is [[King Zora (A Link to the Past)|King Zora]], whom resides in Zora's Waterfall. He is in possession of the [[Flippers]], which he will sell to Link for the price of five-hundred [[rupee]]s.
 
==''Link's Awakening''==
The River Zora appear again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' as enemies inhabiting the water areas such as [[Martha's Bay]]. There is only one [[Secret Zora|friendly Zora]] in the game that can be found in [[Animal Village]]. He can only be seen with the [[Magnifying Lens]] in the house in the northeast of the village. When [[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]] talks to him, the [[Photographer]] appears and takes a picture of the pair.


==''Ocarina of Time''==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
Skull Kids first debuted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', in which there are three individuals, and can be encountered in the [[Lost Woods]]. They are playful creatures that each possess a penchant for playing the flute, and [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] is able to befriend them if he is in his child form. If Link enters the first left-hand tunnel in the Lost Woods and plays [[Saria's Song]] for the Skull Kid residing there, he will be awarded a [[Piece of Heart]]. Later, Link is able to sell the [[Skull Mask]] to him in exchange for ten [[Rupee]]s. Further into the forest, a pair of Skull Kids will invite Link to play a memory game, in which Link will need to use his ocarina to repeat the song the Skull Kids play for him, yielding another Piece of Heart.
[[File:King Zora XVI.png|200px|thumb|left|[[King Zora De Bon XVI|King Zora]] has a round and much bigger form than other Zora]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is the first game that Sea Zora make an appearance. Their main habitat is [[Zora's Domain]], near [[Zora's River]]. They are ruled by [[King Zora De Bon XVI|King Zora XVI]]. When [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] arrives at their domain in search of the next [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]], the [[Zora's Sapphire]], he finds that King Zora's daughter, [[Ruto|Princess Ruto]], has gone missing. Link finds a letter from her in a bottle that says she is inside of [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]]'s belly. Link rescues her, and she gives him the Spiritual Stone as a reward.


If Link encounters Skull Kids as an adult, they will be hostile. They are immune to Link's [[Fairy Bow|bow]], his [[bomb]]s, and the [[Hookshot]], but can be damaged with the [[Master Sword]]. Defeating a Skull Kid will yield an [[Orange Rupee]], the only enemy type that does this.
Seven years into the future, after Link withdraws the [[Master Sword]], he visits Zora's Domain and discovers that it is completely frozen over. After traversing the [[Ice Cavern (Ocarina of Time)|Ice Cavern]], he obtains the [[Iron Boots]] and enters the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]. In there, he finds Ruto, and once he defeats [[Morpha]], she becomes the Sage of Water.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', three Skull Kids can be found within the [[Lost Woods]]. The first can be found through the first left-hand tunnel as [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] enters the forest. If young Link stands on the tree stump and pulls out his [[Ocarina]] to play [[Saria's Song]], the Skull Kid will give Link a [[Piece of Heart]] and befriend him. After this, the Skull Kid purchases the [[Skull Mask]] from Link, but only for 10 [[Rupee]]s, half of what it costs.
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The two other Skull Kids offer Link to play a sing-along game. The Skull Kids play a tune and Link has to play back the same tune from memory; every time Link is successful, the Skull Kids add an additional note to the tune, reaching eight notes total. When Link recalls all eight notes from memory, the Skull Kids reward him with a Piece of Heart.
==''Majora's Mask''==
Zora in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are found in the [[Great Bay]] region of [[Termina]]. There are several normal Zora living in the area; however, there is also a popular Zora rock band called [[The Indigo-Go's]]. Like the [[Deku Scrub|Deku]] and [[Goron]] races, there is a mask allowing [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] to turn into a Zora.


Skull Kids do not trust adults; when Link returns to the forest seven years later, the Skull Kids react negatively and attack him. If Link manages to defeat a Skull Kid, he will be rewarded with a [[Gold Rupee|Huge Rupee]].
===The Indigo-Go's===
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[[The Indigo-Go's]] are a Zora rock band exclusive to ''Majora's Mask''. It consists of [[Mikau]] (guitar), [[Evan]] (piano), [[Japas]] (bass), [[Lulu]] (vocals), and [[Tijo]] (drums). The manager is [[Toto]].


==''Majora's Mask''==
===Zora Mask===
[[File:Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png|125px|left]]
{{Main|Zora Mask}}
The Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' is known to be the same Skull Kid for whom [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] played [[Saria's Song]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; this is implied at the end of the game when the Skull Kid says that Link has the same smell as the fairy child that taught him a song in the woods.
One of Link's four transformation masks is the [[Zora Mask]]. After playing the [[Song of Healing]] to [[Mikau]] on the shores of Great Bay, his spirit gets turned into a mask. When Link wears said mask, he turns into the Zora guitarist himself. The mask not only allows Link to become a Zora but also to have the abilities of one as well. He can swim fast in water and attacks with the fins on his arms. His musical instrument to replace the [[Ocarina of Time]] is known as the Guitar of Waves.
 
==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''==
[[File:Zora-Oracle-Sprite.png|left|Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages Zora]]The Zora race inhabits the seas south of the areas known as the [[Fairies' Woods]] in the [[Present]] and the [[Deku Forest (Oracle of Ages)|Deku Forest]] in the [[Past]]. They live under the water in [[Zora Village]], appropriately within the [[Zora Seas]]. Unlike the [[River Zora]]s, who protrude from various waters and shoot fireballs at [[Link (Oracle Series)|Link]], the Sea Zora are a gentle race of a more human-like appearance and intelligence.
 
Link ventures to Zora Village after completing the [[Mermaid's Cave]] and obtaining the [[Mermaid Suit]], which allows him to swim and breathe underwater. Upon traveling to the past age of Zora Village, Link finds that because of the pollution that fills the seas, thanks to [[Veran]], [[King Zora (Oracle of Ages)|King Zora]] has become very ill. In order to save King Zora's life, Link must bring him some [[Potion]]. King Zora rewards Link by giving him the key to the [[Eyeglass Island Library]], where Link then obtains the [[Fairy Powder]], use it to return the [[Fairy Queen (Oracle of Ages)|Fairy Queen]] to her former self, and ultimately have her to cleanse the seas of all the pollution. These acts gain Link the trust of King Zora to enter their deity [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]], which is actually the location of the seventh dungeon and [[Essences of Time|Essence of Time]].
 
Once Link obtains the seventh Essence, he is given the [[Zora Scale (Oracle of Ages)|Zora Scale]] for all he has done for the Zora people. This scale allows Link to enter the [[Sea of Storms]], located just east of Zora Village, and leads to the eighth dungeon and final Essence of Time.
 
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==''The Wind Waker''==
[[File:Laruto-Artwork-The-Wind-Waker.png‎|100px|thumb|right|[[Laruto]], the only Zora in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]
There is only one Zora in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'': [[Laruto]], the Sage of Earth. She was killed by [[Ganon]]dorf to prevent her from praying to keep the power to repel evil in the [[Master Sword]]. Her spirit remains in the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] until [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] plays the [[Earth God's Lyric]]. She tells him to go and find her descendant, a [[Rito]] girl named [[Medli]].
 
[[Eiji Aonuma]] has said that the Rito are the evolved form of the Zora. The Rito make many references to the Zora, such as the symbol of the Zora's Sapphire appearing on clothing, but the most convincing fact is that Medli shares a bloodline with a Zora, Laruto.


Skull Kid had become friends with the [[Four Giants]] that created the four lands of [[Termina]]: swamp to the south, mountains to the north, oceans to the west, and canyons to the east. When they finished, they started to leave, but the Skull Kid tried to stop them. After they left, he started causing trouble with two fairies: [[Tael]] and his sister [[Tatl]]. The Skull Kid desired power, so he stole [[Majora's Mask]] from the [[Happy Mask Salesman]]. Skull Kid became possessed by Majora's Mask and became its puppet, wreaking havoc among the natives of Termina and attempting to bring the [[Moon]] crashing on to the land destroying and killing every living thing. Link manages to stop his plans by calling the Four Giants, at which point Majora releases the Skull Kid from his grasp. After defeating Majora's Mask, Link and the Skull Kid become friends.
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==''Twilight Princess''==
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:SkullKid.png|200px|right]]
[[File:Zora SSBB.png|150px|left|Twilight Princess Zora]]
The Skull Kid first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' when [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] enters the [[Sacred Grove]]. The imp leads Link through the Sacred Grove via a game of hide-and-seek. The game Skull Kid plays is fairly simple: there is always a clue as to where he is, as the orange glow from Skull Kid's lantern can often point Link in the direction he took off in. His horn, which resembles [[Deku Link]]'s pipes in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', also guides Link to him. When Link gets near him, he hears him playing the familiar [[Saria's Song]], which sets the mood perfectly. During the game of hide-and-seek, Skull Kid repeatedly summons [[Puppet]]s to attack Link as he chases him, while Skull Kid never attacks Link directly.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Zora once more are a peaceful race residing in Zora's Domain, near [[Lake Hylia (Twilight Princess)|Lake Hylia]]. When [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] first arrives, their home is covered in ice, but he can easily unfreeze it with a large volcanic rock from [[Death Mountain]]. The Zora were ruled by Queen Rutela until her death, when her son, [[Prince Ralis]], was supposed to take over. Link finds Prince Ralis in [[Castle Town]], where [[Ilia]] is trying to save him from sickness. Queen Rutela's ghost asks Link to save her son, so he guides Ralis, [[Telma]], and Ilia across [[Hyrule Field]] to [[Kakariko Village (Twilight Princess)|Kakariko Village]]. Once Ralis is safe, Rutela gives Link the [[Zora Armor]] in the [[Graveyard (Twilight Princess)|Graveyard]].
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==''A Link Between Worlds''==
File:1164.jpg|Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow
Only River Zora appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Some are hostile and some are not. The non-hostile Zora wear capes. The Zora Queen, Queen Oren, is a sage. Also, a Shady Guy steals the [[Smooth Gem]] from her pool, causing her to swell. [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] needs to purchase the Smooth Gem for 200 Rupees at Kakariko Village and return it to the pool. Queen Oren will then give Link the [[Flippers|Zora's Flippers]].
File:1165.jpg|Preparing to attack Skull Kid
 
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==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{quote|The Zora are an aquatic race who live in the pure, bountiful waters of [[Lanayru (Breath of the Wild)|Lanayru]]. They have fish-like fins and uniquely colored scales. They excel at swimming and water-based activities, but that also makes them vulnerable to electricity. They have their own royal family that goes back countless generations and unifies the people. Compared to other Hyrulean races, the Zora age slowly and are extremely long lived. That is why there are so many Zora still alive who experienced the [[Great Calamity]] firsthand.|[[Creating a Champion]]}}
 
[[File:Mipha - BotW art nobg.png|200x200px|right|Champion Mipha, a Zora from Breath of the Wild]]
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When Link returns later in the game, Skull Kid once again helps Link navigate the Sacred Grove, although this time, he leads Link to the entrance of the [[Temple of Time]]. This time around, his hiding place is harder to find. Two things give away his location: the light of his lantern and the sound of his instrument playing Saria's Song. Again, the Skull Kid never physically attacks Link, though he summons Puppets to do the job. Every time he is hit in battle, he summons more Puppets, but he can be beaten quickly with the bow and arrows. After defeating him the second time, he tells Link that it was fun and then disappears.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the Zora are first encountered as searching for a [[Hylian]] due to [[Divine Beast]] [[Vah Ruta]] causing heavy rainfall around [[Zora's Domain (Breath of the Wild)|Zora's Domain]]. [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] meets [[Sidon|Prince Sidon]] who asks him to come to Zora's Domain. There, Link is told of his past with [[Mipha|Zora Champion Mipha]] the Zora Champion, before he goes to free Vah Ruta. He is given the [[Zora Armor]] by [[King Dorephan]] before going to the [[East Reservoir Lake]] to the Divine Beast. After freeing the Divine Beast, Dorephan and [[Muzu]] give Link a [[Treasure Chest|Chest]] containing the [[Lightscale Trident]], which once belonged to Mipha.


==Non-Canon Appearances==
The Zora do not have much more of a part to play in the game, but there are several side quests that can be completed at Zora's Domain. The Zora in ''Breath of the Wild'' have a more fish-like appearance. King Dorephan has a whale-like appearance. Sidon and Mipha have a fish-like appearance.
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''===
Skull Kid makes an appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]] as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He is wearing Majora's Mask. When summoned by a player, he casts one of three effects on the battlefield. One which flips the screen upside-down, inverting all of the fighters' movements; one which causes all fighters to momentarily be given the "clear" effect, making them difficult to see; and one which reverses directional inputs.


===''Hyrule Warriors''===
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
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[[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid.png|right|175px]]
{{quote|This mysterious imp draws his power from his stolen mask and wields an ocarina on the battlefield to protect his treasured friends.|Skull Kid's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Skull-Kid Official Website description]}}
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===''Cadence of Hyrule''===
==''Echoes of Wisdom''==
[[File:CoH Skull Kid No Mask.png|right|112px]]
[[File:EoW Zora meeting.jpg|The Zora congregation in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''|thumb]]
Skull Kid appears as the protagonist of the [[Symphony of the Mask]] DLC. Instead of normal weapons, he wields an arsenal of masks with different powers. His quest leads him to fight two new bosses: [[King Dobongo]] and [[Synthrova]], as well as [[Ganon]], who steals his [[Skull Mask (Cadence of Hyrule)|Skull Mask]] to become more powerful.
The Zora make a return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''. This includes the River Zora and the Sea Zora, as representatives from both are seen having a meeting together in the trailer.
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==Gallery==
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File:Skull-Kid.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Zora sprite.png|A River Zora from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:SkullKid_OoT.gif|Model of Skull Kid with the [[Skull Mask]] from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Zora artwork.png|Artwork of a River Zora from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Skull-Kid-Mask.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the Skull Mask from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Zora - TAOL sprite quadrupedal.png|Zora quadrupedal sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:Skull-Kid-Model.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Zora - TAOL sprite bipedal.png|Zora bipedal sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png|Artwork from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Zora - TAOL art.png|Zora artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:MM3D-Skull-Kid.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D|Majora's Mask 3D]]''
File:King-Zora-2.png|King Zora from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:SkullKidBox.png|Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Friendly Zora.png|A photograph of [[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]] with the [[Secret Zora]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
File:Skull Kid - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
File:OoT-Zora.png|Artwork of a Zora from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Skull Kid - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
File:MM-ZoraMask.png|[[Zora Mask]]
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid Ocarina.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the [[Ocarina (Hyrule Warriors)|Ocarina]] weapon from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:Zora-Link-Model.png|Link under the influence of the Zora Mask
File:Coh-skull-kid.png|Key art from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
File:Zora.png|Zora from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Ralis.png|[[Prince Ralis]] of the Zora from ''Twilight Princess''
File:Zora - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Zora trophy with text from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': Randomly obtained
File:Zoras - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
File:EoW Zora meeting.jpg|The Zora congregation in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''
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Zora

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The Zora are a recurring race in The Legend of Zelda series. They are a bipedal, fish-like, and aquatic species that are capable of inhabiting the water as well as the land, though they favor the former. Two varieties are known to exist, those being the River Zora and the Sea Zora, and are of vast difference from one other in regards to appearance and temperament. Though named for their most frequented habitat, both types seem to be comfortable whether in saltwater or in freshwater.

The Sea Zora are the more amicable of the two variants. They are usually of a tall and slender build and their complexion can vary between blue, white, green, red, and pink—with blue being the predominant coloring in earlier depictions. Their bodies are adorned by a number of fins and their heads with a dolphin-like fluke. In most Zelda series entries, the Sea Zora occupy Zora's Domain and are subjects of the monarchy. They moreover enjoy positive relations with the other races of Hyrule.

The River Zora, though sometimes well-disposed, are most often violent toward those that they encounter, being more akin to monsters in many of their Zelda series portrayals. They are green in color and sport a long dorsal fin running down their backsides. More fins outline the face and their teeth are large and sharp. River Zora utilize fireballs projected from their sizable mouths to attack, often doing so from the water, where they are able to keep their distance from the enemy.

The Legend of Zelda

Main article: River Zora (The Legend of Zelda)

River Zora debuted in The Legend of Zelda. They are hostile creatures that are only capable of appearing in areas with water. They are tricky to combat by way of continuously ducking in and out of the water whilst shooting fireballs toward Link, resurfacing in different positions after each cycle. It is of less risk and most efficiency to make use of ranged weapons when dispatching Zoras, but it is possible to slay them with a sword if one happens near the shores of the water. The Magical Shield is very helpful in this approach, as it can block the Zoras' projectiles.

The Adventure of Link

Main article: River Zora (The Adventure of Link)

In The Adventure of Link, River Zora inhabit Eastern Hyrule. Unlike its predecessor They are among some of the most dangerous enemies Link will encounter and are capable of dealing large amounts of damage. They attack by projecting beams toward Link, which may be blocked with the shield. They are completely immune to sword attacks, and the only method of eliminating them is to utilize the Fire Spell.

A Link to the Past

"Like Poseidon in his day, Zora ruled the waterways of Hyrule, controlling storm and calm, current and waterfall. Zora's Spawn answered only to him, and he determined who would use the Whirlpools that carried swimmers from place to place. Zora's special Flippers let swimmers tread in even the deepest waters, but they cost deeply."

River Zora appear again in A Link to the Past and may be encountered at Zora's Waterfall or Lake Hylia. Most are similar in appearance to and behave in a way that is identical to those seen in The Legend of Zelda—spontaneously diving, then reappearing in another position and shooting a fireball. Link can block these projectiles with the Red Shield or the Mirror Shield. Some Zora have the ability to emerge from the water, engaging Link in a more conventional combat scenario.

One notable individual is King Zora, whom resides in Zora's Waterfall. He is in possession of the Flippers, which he will sell to Link for the price of five-hundred rupees.

Link's Awakening

The River Zora appear again in Link's Awakening as enemies inhabiting the water areas such as Martha's Bay. There is only one friendly Zora in the game that can be found in Animal Village. He can only be seen with the Magnifying Lens in the house in the northeast of the village. When Link talks to him, the Photographer appears and takes a picture of the pair.

Ocarina of Time

King Zora has a round and much bigger form than other Zora

Ocarina of Time is the first game that Sea Zora make an appearance. Their main habitat is Zora's Domain, near Zora's River. They are ruled by King Zora XVI. When Link arrives at their domain in search of the next Spiritual Stone, the Zora's Sapphire, he finds that King Zora's daughter, Princess Ruto, has gone missing. Link finds a letter from her in a bottle that says she is inside of Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly. Link rescues her, and she gives him the Spiritual Stone as a reward.

Seven years into the future, after Link withdraws the Master Sword, he visits Zora's Domain and discovers that it is completely frozen over. After traversing the Ice Cavern, he obtains the Iron Boots and enters the Water Temple. In there, he finds Ruto, and once he defeats Morpha, she becomes the Sage of Water.

Majora's Mask

Zora in Majora's Mask are found in the Great Bay region of Termina. There are several normal Zora living in the area; however, there is also a popular Zora rock band called The Indigo-Go's. Like the Deku and Goron races, there is a mask allowing Link to turn into a Zora.

The Indigo-Go's

Main article: The Indigo-Go's

The Indigo-Go's are a Zora rock band exclusive to Majora's Mask. It consists of Mikau (guitar), Evan (piano), Japas (bass), Lulu (vocals), and Tijo (drums). The manager is Toto.

Zora Mask

Main article: Zora Mask

One of Link's four transformation masks is the Zora Mask. After playing the Song of Healing to Mikau on the shores of Great Bay, his spirit gets turned into a mask. When Link wears said mask, he turns into the Zora guitarist himself. The mask not only allows Link to become a Zora but also to have the abilities of one as well. He can swim fast in water and attacks with the fins on his arms. His musical instrument to replace the Ocarina of Time is known as the Guitar of Waves.

Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages

Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages Zora

The Zora race inhabits the seas south of the areas known as the Fairies' Woods in the Present and the Deku Forest in the Past. They live under the water in Zora Village, appropriately within the Zora Seas. Unlike the River Zoras, who protrude from various waters and shoot fireballs at Link, the Sea Zora are a gentle race of a more human-like appearance and intelligence.

Link ventures to Zora Village after completing the Mermaid's Cave and obtaining the Mermaid Suit, which allows him to swim and breathe underwater. Upon traveling to the past age of Zora Village, Link finds that because of the pollution that fills the seas, thanks to Veran, King Zora has become very ill. In order to save King Zora's life, Link must bring him some Potion. King Zora rewards Link by giving him the key to the Eyeglass Island Library, where Link then obtains the Fairy Powder, use it to return the Fairy Queen to her former self, and ultimately have her to cleanse the seas of all the pollution. These acts gain Link the trust of King Zora to enter their deity Lord Jabu-Jabu, which is actually the location of the seventh dungeon and Essence of Time.

Once Link obtains the seventh Essence, he is given the Zora Scale for all he has done for the Zora people. This scale allows Link to enter the Sea of Storms, located just east of Zora Village, and leads to the eighth dungeon and final Essence of Time.

The Wind Waker

Laruto, the only Zora in The Wind Waker

There is only one Zora in The Wind Waker: Laruto, the Sage of Earth. She was killed by Ganondorf to prevent her from praying to keep the power to repel evil in the Master Sword. Her spirit remains in the Earth Temple until Link plays the Earth God's Lyric. She tells him to go and find her descendant, a Rito girl named Medli.

Eiji Aonuma has said that the Rito are the evolved form of the Zora. The Rito make many references to the Zora, such as the symbol of the Zora's Sapphire appearing on clothing, but the most convincing fact is that Medli shares a bloodline with a Zora, Laruto.

Twilight Princess

Twilight Princess Zora

In Twilight Princess, the Zora once more are a peaceful race residing in Zora's Domain, near Lake Hylia. When Link first arrives, their home is covered in ice, but he can easily unfreeze it with a large volcanic rock from Death Mountain. The Zora were ruled by Queen Rutela until her death, when her son, Prince Ralis, was supposed to take over. Link finds Prince Ralis in Castle Town, where Ilia is trying to save him from sickness. Queen Rutela's ghost asks Link to save her son, so he guides Ralis, Telma, and Ilia across Hyrule Field to Kakariko Village. Once Ralis is safe, Rutela gives Link the Zora Armor in the Graveyard.

A Link Between Worlds

Only River Zora appear in A Link Between Worlds. Some are hostile and some are not. The non-hostile Zora wear capes. The Zora Queen, Queen Oren, is a sage. Also, a Shady Guy steals the Smooth Gem from her pool, causing her to swell. Link needs to purchase the Smooth Gem for 200 Rupees at Kakariko Village and return it to the pool. Queen Oren will then give Link the Zora's Flippers.

Breath of the Wild

"The Zora are an aquatic race who live in the pure, bountiful waters of Lanayru. They have fish-like fins and uniquely colored scales. They excel at swimming and water-based activities, but that also makes them vulnerable to electricity. They have their own royal family that goes back countless generations and unifies the people. Compared to other Hyrulean races, the Zora age slowly and are extremely long lived. That is why there are so many Zora still alive who experienced the Great Calamity firsthand."

Champion Mipha, a Zora from Breath of the Wild
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In Breath of the Wild, the Zora are first encountered as searching for a Hylian due to Divine Beast Vah Ruta causing heavy rainfall around Zora's Domain. Link meets Prince Sidon who asks him to come to Zora's Domain. There, Link is told of his past with Zora Champion Mipha the Zora Champion, before he goes to free Vah Ruta. He is given the Zora Armor by King Dorephan before going to the East Reservoir Lake to the Divine Beast. After freeing the Divine Beast, Dorephan and Muzu give Link a Chest containing the Lightscale Trident, which once belonged to Mipha.

The Zora do not have much more of a part to play in the game, but there are several side quests that can be completed at Zora's Domain. The Zora in Breath of the Wild have a more fish-like appearance. King Dorephan has a whale-like appearance. Sidon and Mipha have a fish-like appearance.

Tears of the Kingdom

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Echoes of Wisdom

The Zora congregation in Echoes of Wisdom

The Zora make a return in Echoes of Wisdom. This includes the River Zora and the Sea Zora, as representatives from both are seen having a meeting together in the trailer.

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