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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Zazak
|image= File:ALBW Blue Zazak Model.png
|image = [[File:ZazakkuALBW.png|100px]]
|caption= A Blue Zazak from {{ALBW|-}}
|caption = Blue Zazak from ''A Link Between Worlds''
|pronunciation=
|game = {{ALttP}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|plural= Zazaks<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALBW |publisher= Prima |page= 47}}</ref>
|other = {{AST}}
|race=
|habitat = [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]]<br>[[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]]<br>[[Palace of the Four Sword]]
|game= ALttP, ALBW
|attack = Fireballs
|other= AST
|weapon =
|habitat=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|link}}, {{Term|ALttP|Ganon's Tower|link}}, {{Term|ALttP|Palace of the Four Sword|link}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Thieves' Hideout (Dungeon)|link}}
}}
}}
|member=
|health=
|attack= Fireballs
|weapon=
|spoils=
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{{Term/Store|Zazak|Zazaks|Series, ALttP, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 213,{{Exp Game|ALttP, ALBW}} 214 {{Exp Game|ALttP, ALBW}}}}</ref>
==Characteristics==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
In {{ALttP}}, they appear in certain [[Dark World]] dungeons, most prominently in {{Term|ALttP|Thieves' Town (Dungeon)|link}}, but also in {{Term|ALttP|Ganon's Tower|link}}. They often charge at [[Link]] to attack. Red Zazaks are able to shoot fireballs that can only be blocked with the [[Mirror Shield]]. The red variety can also withstand twice as much damage. They usually appear side by side, and often in groups with [[Stalfos]].


'''Zazaks''' are enemies in {{ALttP}} and {{ALBW}}.  
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In {{ALBW}}, Zazaks do not shoot fireballs at Link, but will damage him if they come into contact. If the [[Thief Girl]] is with Link while in the {{Term|ALBW|Thieves' Hideout (Dungeon)|link}}, Zazaks will attempt to grab her. If they succeed, it causes the hero and the Thief Girl to immediately end up back at her cell.


==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
==Other Appearances==
Zazaks have two big fangs, white mohawk-like hair, and solid armor that allows them to withstand a few blows from the [[Master Sword]]. In ''A Link to the Past'', they appear in certain [[Dark World]] dungeons, most prominently in [[Thieves' Town (A Link to the Past)|Thieves' Town]], but also in [[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]]. They are intelligent and will often charge at [[Link]] to attack. Red Zazaks are able to shoot fireballs that cannot be stopped with Link's [[Shield]]; only the [[Mirror Shield]] he obtains later in the game can block these attacks. The red variety can also withstand twice as much damage. They usually appear side by side, and often in groups with [[Stalfos]].
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Plural|AST|Zazak}} appear in Level 8 in {{AST}}, which takes place in the tunnel to [[Death Mountain]]. This dungeon is in the [[Light World]], showing that they are not limited only to the Dark World.
{{Noncanon|End}}


In ''A Link Between Worlds'', they do not shoot fireballs at Link, but will damage the him if they come in contact. If the [[Thief Girl]] is with Link while in the [[Thieves' Hideout (A Link Between Worlds)|Thieves' Hideout]], Zazaks will attempt to grab her. If they succeed, it causes the hero and the Thief Girl to immediately end up back at her cell.
==Trivia==
*In {{A&A}}, {{Plural|ALttP|Zazak}} are incorrectly labeled as [[Daira]]s.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 144 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>


==Other Appearances==
==Nomenclature==
{{Ambig|start}}
Zazak is a combination of Japanese onomatopoeia "zaa," meaning rustling cloth, and "zakku," meaning cutting something.
===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
{{Nomenclature}}
In {{AST}}, Zazaks appear in Level 8, which takes place in the tunnel of [[Death Mountain]]. This dungeon is in the [[Light World]], showing that they are not limited only to the Dark World.
{{Ambig|end}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:RedZazakku.png|Red Zazak from ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Blue Zazak Artwork.png|Artwork of a Blue Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:RedZazakkuside.png|Red Zazak shooting a fireball in ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Red Zazak Sprite.png|A Red Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:BlueZazakku.png|Blue Zazak from ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Red Zazak Sprite 2.png|A Red Zazak shooting a fireball in {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Blue Zazak Sprite.png|A Blue Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALBW Red Zazak Model.png|A Red Zazak from {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALttP Caviga Moblins and Zazak.png|{{Plural|Series|Moblin}} and {{Plural|Series|Zazak}} from the {{ALttP|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Daira]]
* {{Term|Series|Daira|link}}
*[[Dinolfos]]
* {{Term|Series|Dinolfos|link}}


{{Names
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|ja=  {{Japanese|ザーザック|Zāzakku|Zazak}}
 
|jaM= Combination of Japanese onomatopoeia: "zaa," meaning rustling cloth, and "zakku," meaning cutting something
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  |Fire-Related Enemies, Reptilian Enemies
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  |enemies= ALttP, ALBW, AST
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{{SaurianEnemy}}
[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]

Latest revision as of 10:16, 24 April 2024

Zazaks are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[2]

Characteristics

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, they appear in certain Dark World dungeons, most prominently in Thieves' Town, but also in Ganon's Tower. They often charge at Link to attack. Red Zazaks are able to shoot fireballs that can only be blocked with the Mirror Shield. The red variety can also withstand twice as much damage. They usually appear side by side, and often in groups with Stalfos.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Zazaks do not shoot fireballs at Link, but will damage him if they come into contact. If the Thief Girl is with Link while in the Thieves' Hideout, Zazaks will attempt to grab her. If they succeed, it causes the hero and the Thief Girl to immediately end up back at her cell.

Other Appearances

Ancient Stone Tablets

Zazaks appear in Level 8 in Ancient Stone Tablets, which takes place in the tunnel to Death Mountain. This dungeon is in the Light World, showing that they are not limited only to the Dark World.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Zazak is a combination of Japanese onomatopoeia "zaa," meaning rustling cloth, and "zakku," meaning cutting something.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • ザーザック(青) (Zāzakku (Ao)) (ALttP)[7]
  • ザーザック(赤) (Zāzakku (Aka)) (ALttP)[7]
  • Zāzakku (Blue)
  • Zāzakku (Red)
The Italian Republic
Italian
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Gallery

See Also

References

  1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 47
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 213,(ALttP | ALBW) 214 (ALttP | ALBW)
  3. Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 144 (ALttP)
  4. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 213, 214
  5. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 213-214
  6. L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 391
  7. 7.0 7.1 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 2, Shogakukan, pg. 141