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=<center>Giant Masked Insect</center>=
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{{Term/Store|Twinmold||Series, MM, MM3D}} is the {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} of {{Term|MM3D|Stone Tower Temple|link}} in {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 210}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Twinmold's Remains: The remains of the boss in Stone Tower Temple.|Inventory|MM}}</ref> The colossal monster is responsible for all of the curses placed on {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Canyon|link}},<ref>{{Cite|I wish for you to go to the temple in this land and sever the root of the evil curse that torments us.|Sharp|MM}}</ref> and is keeping the last of the {{Term|MM3D|Guardian Deity|link|display=Four Giants}} captive. {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s body is protected by an exoskeleton that leaves only its head and tail exposed.<ref>{{Cite|Just its head and tail aren't protected by its hard exoskeleton, so aim carefully.|Tatl|MM}}</ref>


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==Characteristics==
| align="center" colspan=2 bgcolor="#ccccff" style="font-size:110%; border: 1px solid #999999;" | '''Twinmold'''
{{Tatl
|context1= {{MM|-}}
|quote1= Just its head and tail aren't protected by its hard exoskeleton, so aim carefully. If only you were the same size as it...
 
|context2= Blue Twinmold ({{MM3D|-}})
|quote2= Look closely!<br />There's something that looks like an eye in the joints of its body... Try aiming for it! Carefully!
 
|context3= Red Twinmold, before obtaining the Giant's Mask ({{MM3D|-}})
|quote3= At this rate, we'll never beat him! We need to be the same size to even stand a chance... We must have SOMETHING up our sleeve, right?!
 
|context4= Red Twinmold, after being knocked to the ground ({{MM3D|-}})
|quote4= That was...incredible.<br />Anyway, now's our chance! Let's take that thing down!
 
|context5= Without the Giant's Mask ({{MM3D|-}})
|quote5= Yikes! That thing's fierce in the sky, and now on top of that we have these little weirdos to deal with too. Why can't we catch a break?!
 
|context6= Using the Giant's Mask ({{MM3D|-}})
|quote6= Ick! Look at all those Moldbabies... As you are now, maybe you can muster up the energy to destroy them all!
}}
 
{{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} room is located above the room where the {{Term|MM3D|Garo Master|link}} is fought. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must attack its vulnerable heads and tails. The most effective method for defeating {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} is to use the {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}} while wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask|link}}, which allows {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to grow to the size of {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}. However, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} will not be able to use {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link|display=Z-Targeting}} while using the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask}}. As the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask|display=Mask}} drains {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Magic Meter|link}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can replenish it by destroying the pillars found throughout the area, which contain {{Plural|MM3D|Magic Jar|link}}. It is possible to defeat {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} without the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask}} by shooting {{Plural|MM3D|Arrow|link}} at {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s weak points. {{Plural|MM3D|Ice Arrow|link}} are effective against {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s red tail, as are {{Plural|MM3D|Fire Arrow|link}} against its blue tail.
 
If {{Term|MM3D|Link}} strays too far from the initial platform during the battle, even if he is wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask}}, he will sink into the {{Term|MM3D|Sand|link}}. This causes him to be returned to the {{Term|MM3D|Stone Tower Temple|link|display=Dungeon}}'s entrance. {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} may fly past this boundary in an effort to lure {{Term|MM3D|Link}} into the trap.
 
Once {{Term|MM3D|Link}} has dealt sufficient damage to one half of {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}, its body will explode, with its head crashing into the {{Term|MM3D|Sand}}. Once both parts of {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} are defeated, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} will receive a {{Term|MM3D|Heart Container|link}} and {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold's Remains|link}}, freeing the final {{Term|MM3D|Guardian Deity|display=Giant|link}} who was trapped in {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s body.<ref>{{Cite|You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Twinmold.|Game Screen|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s defeat lifts the curse on {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Kingdom|link|display=Ikana}}, causing the undead monsters brought to life by the curse to disappear.
 
In {{MM3D}}, {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s spikes are colored blue and red. The blue {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} must be defeated by shooting {{Plural|MM3D|Arrow}} at the eyes beneath it. This will make it fall to the ground and reveal its main eye. Once defeated, a {{Term|MM3D|Treasure Chest|link}} containing the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask}} appears in the center of the arena. The red {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} can shoot fireballs and summon {{Plural|MM3D|Moldbaby|link}}, which leave {{Plural|MM3D|Heart|link}} and {{Plural|MM3D|Magic Jar}} when defeated. {{Plural|MM3D|Moldbaby}} can be defeated easily by bashing the ground by holding the B Button as a giant.
 
While in giant form, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can throw punches and roll in order to hit and stun {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}. In order to stun {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}, it has to be hit ten times or hit with three combos to knock him down while he is flying. If {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} burrows while flying, the stun counter will reset. Alternatively, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can throw one of the two giant {{Plural|MM3D|Boulder|link}} at {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} to stun it immediately. When stunned, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can grab its tail and spin it around, leading to a whip onto the ground, or choke it by grabbing its head. When spinning or choking {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}, more damage is dealt when spinning the Circle Pad around.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}}'s name may be a reference to {{Plural|MM3D|Moldorm|link}}, with "Twin" referring to the fact that there are two of them.
 
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
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| style="border: 1px solid #999999;" align="center" colspan="2" | [[image:Twinmold.png]]
| TwinMold<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= The TwinMold boss is an oversized pair of burrowing, wormlike creatures. |game= MM |guide= Nintendo |page= 103}}</ref>
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|- valign="top"
| {{Guide|MM|Nintendo}}
| style="border: 1px solid #999999; white-space: nowrap;" bgcolor="#ccccff" | '''Game(s)'''
| {{E}}
| style="border: 1px solid #999999; width:14em" | [[Majora's Mask]]
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|- valign="top"
 
| style="border: 1px solid #999999; white-space: nowrap;" bgcolor="#ccccff" | '''Dungeon(s)'''
==Gallery==
| style="border: 1px solid #999999;" | [[Stone Tower Temple]]
<gallery>
|- valign="top"
File:Twinmoldgiant.jpg|{{Term|MM|Link}} fighting {{Term|MM|Twinmold}} using the {{Term|MM|Giant's Mask}} in {{MM|-}}
| style="border: 1px solid #999999; white-space: nowrap;" bgcolor="#ccccff" | '''Weakness(es)'''
File:MM3D Twinmold Intro.jpg|Giant Masked Insect: {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} in {{MM3D|-}}
| style="border: 1px solid #999999;" | Head and Tail
File:MM3D Blue Twinmold stun.png|Blue {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} exposing its weak point in {{MM3D|-}}
|}
File:MM3D Giant Link Punch.png|{{Term|MM3D|Link}} fighting Red {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} by using the {{Term|MM3D|Giant's Mask}} in {{MM3D|-}}
[[Category:Bosses]]
File:MM3D Red Twinmold choke.png|Using a choke hold on Red {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} in {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Red Twinmold swing.png|{{Term|MM3D|Link}} swinging Red {{Term|MM3D|Twinmold}} around in {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM Twinmold's Remains Model.png|{{Term|MM|Twinmold's Remains}} from {{MM|-}}
File:MM3D Twinmold's Remains Render.png|{{Term|MM3D|Twinmold's Remains}} from {{MM3D|-}}
</gallery>
 
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Moldorm|link}}


'''Twinmold''' is a pair of humongous insects found in the fourth area ([[Stone Tower Temple]]) in [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]. Twinmold is defeated by hitting its head and tail. This can be done as normal link by [-Z-] targeting it and using arrows, bombs, or sword. Alternately Twinmold can also be defeated by using the [[Giant's Mask]] and sword to even out the size difference, because you're chances of getting a hit improve while wearing the Giant's mask, [-Z-] targeting is disabled. Using the Giant's Mask also greatly drains you're magical energy. If you plan on wearing the [[Giant's Mask]] make sure that you have alot of potions with you, or a better approch would be to drink a bottle of [[Chateau Romani]] before the battle witch will suspend the consumption of [[magic points]]. After defeating Twinmold you're reward is one full Heart Container and [[Twinmold's Reamins' Mask]].
{{Ref}}
{{Bosses|MM}}
{{Categories
|Insect Enemies, Sand-Related Enemies, Worm-Like Enemies
|bosses= MM, MM3D
}}

Latest revision as of 22:57, 14 April 2024

Twinmold is the Boss of Stone Tower Temple in Majora's Mask.[2][3] The colossal monster is responsible for all of the curses placed on Ikana Canyon,[4] and is keeping the last of the Four Giants captive. Twinmold's body is protected by an exoskeleton that leaves only its head and tail exposed.[5]

Characteristics

Tatl's Commentshide ▲
Majora's Mask
Tatl says:

Just its head and tail aren't protected by its hard exoskeleton, so aim carefully. If only you were the same size as it...

show more...
Blue Twinmold (Majora's Mask 3D)

Look closely!
There's something that looks like an eye in the joints of its body... Try aiming for it! Carefully!

Red Twinmold, before obtaining the Giant's Mask (Majora's Mask 3D)

At this rate, we'll never beat him! We need to be the same size to even stand a chance... We must have SOMETHING up our sleeve, right?!

Red Twinmold, after being knocked to the ground (Majora's Mask 3D)

That was...incredible.
Anyway, now's our chance! Let's take that thing down!

Without the Giant's Mask (Majora's Mask 3D)

Yikes! That thing's fierce in the sky, and now on top of that we have these little weirdos to deal with too. Why can't we catch a break?!

Using the Giant's Mask (Majora's Mask 3D)

Ick! Look at all those Moldbabies... As you are now, maybe you can muster up the energy to destroy them all!

Twinmold's Boss room is located above the room where the Garo Master is fought. To defeat Twinmold, Link must attack its vulnerable heads and tails. The most effective method for defeating Twinmold is to use the Sword while wearing the Giant's Mask, which allows Link to grow to the size of Twinmold. However, Link will not be able to use Z-Targeting while using the Giant's Mask. As the Mask drains Link's Magic Meter, Link can replenish it by destroying the pillars found throughout the area, which contain Magic Jars. It is possible to defeat Twinmold without the Giant's Mask by shooting Arrows at Twinmold's weak points. Ice Arrows are effective against Twinmold's red tail, as are Fire Arrows against its blue tail.

If Link strays too far from the initial platform during the battle, even if he is wearing the Giant's Mask, he will sink into the Sand. This causes him to be returned to the Dungeon's entrance. Twinmold may fly past this boundary in an effort to lure Link into the trap.

Once Link has dealt sufficient damage to one half of Twinmold, its body will explode, with its head crashing into the Sand. Once both parts of Twinmold are defeated, Link will receive a Heart Container and Twinmold's Remains, freeing the final Giant who was trapped in Twinmold's body.[6] Twinmold's defeat lifts the curse on Ikana, causing the undead monsters brought to life by the curse to disappear.

In Majora's Mask 3D, Twinmold's spikes are colored blue and red. The blue Twinmold must be defeated by shooting Arrows at the eyes beneath it. This will make it fall to the ground and reveal its main eye. Once defeated, a Treasure Chest containing the Giant's Mask appears in the center of the arena. The red Twinmold can shoot fireballs and summon Moldbabies, which leave Hearts and Magic Jars when defeated. Moldbabies can be defeated easily by bashing the ground by holding the B Button as a giant.

While in giant form, Link can throw punches and roll in order to hit and stun Twinmold. In order to stun Twinmold, it has to be hit ten times or hit with three combos to knock him down while he is flying. If Twinmold burrows while flying, the stun counter will reset. Alternatively, Link can throw one of the two giant Boulders at Twinmold to stun it immediately. When stunned, Link can grab its tail and spin it around, leading to a whip onto the ground, or choke it by grabbing its head. When spinning or choking Twinmold, more damage is dealt when spinning the Circle Pad around.

Nomenclature

Twinmold's name may be a reference to Moldorms, with "Twin" referring to the fact that there are two of them.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • 大型仮面虫 (Ōgata Kamen Chū) (MM)[10]
  • ツインモルド (Tsuinmorudo) (MM)[10]
  • Giant Masked Insect
  •  
Canada
FrenchCA
  • Double insecte géant masqué (MM3D)
  • Skorn (MM3D)
  •  
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Soulless Desert Crawlers
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Gli insetti giganti (MM | MM3D)[7][8]
  • Twinmold (MM | MM3D)[9][8]
  • The giant insects
  •  
Latin America
SpanishLA
  • Insecto gigante enmascarado (MM3D)
  • Twinmold (MM3D)
  • Giant masked insect
  •  
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
TwinMold[12]
Applies to
Majora's Mask
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
TwinMold[12]
Majora's Mask

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Link fighting Twinmold using the Giant's Mask in Majora's Mask

    Link fighting Twinmold using the Giant's Mask in Majora's Mask

  • Giant Masked Insect: Twinmold in Majora's Mask 3D

    Giant Masked Insect: Twinmold in Majora's Mask 3D

  • Blue Twinmold exposing its weak point in Majora's Mask 3D

    Blue Twinmold exposing its weak point in Majora's Mask 3D

  • Link fighting Red Twinmold by using the Giant's Mask in Majora's Mask 3D

    Link fighting Red Twinmold by using the Giant's Mask in Majora's Mask 3D

  • Using a choke hold on Red Twinmold in Majora's Mask 3D

    Using a choke hold on Red Twinmold in Majora's Mask 3D

  • Link swinging Red Twinmold around in Majora's Mask 3D

    Link swinging Red Twinmold around in Majora's Mask 3D

  • Twinmold's Remains from Majora's Mask

    Twinmold's Remains from Majora's Mask

  • Twinmold's Remains from Majora's Mask 3D

    Twinmold's Remains from Majora's Mask 3D

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Giant Masked Insect
    Twinmold    " — Game Screen (Majora's Mask 3D)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 210
  3. ↑ "Twinmold's Remains: The remains of the boss in Stone Tower Temple." — Select Item Screen (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ "I wish for you to go to the temple in this land and sever the root of the evil curse that torments us." — Sharp (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "Just its head and tail aren't protected by its hard exoskeleton, so aim carefully." — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Twinmold." — Game Screen (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 200
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Gli insetti giganti
    Twinmold    " — Game Screen (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  9. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 210
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "大型仮面虫
    ツインモルド    " — Game Screen (Majora's Mask, Japanese localization)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Offizieller Spieleberater: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Nintendo of Europe, pg. 77
  12. ↑ "The TwinMold boss is an oversized pair of burrowing, wormlike creatures." (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 103)
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