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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|image= [[File:ALBW Blue Zazak Model.png]]
|image= File:ALBW Blue Zazak Model.png
|caption= A Blue Zazak from {{ALBW|-}}
|caption= A Blue Zazak from {{ALBW|-}}
|pronunciation=  
|pronunciation=  
|plural= Zazaks<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= When you encounter large groups of Zazaks, use the Tornado Rod or Ice Rod to stun them.|book= A Link Between Worlds Official Game Guide|publisher= Prima Games|page= 47}}</ref>
|plural= Zazaks<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALBW |publisher= Prima |page= 47}}</ref>
|race=
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|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|game= ALttP, ALBW
|other= {{AST}}
|other= AST
|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]]<br>[[Thieves' Hideout (A Link Between Worlds)|Thieves' Hideout]]
|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}}
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{{Term/Store|Zazak|Zazaks|Series, ALttP, ALBW|plural}} are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 213,{{Exp Game|ALttP|ALBW}} 214 {{Exp Game|ALttP|ALBW}}}}</ref>
{{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==
==Characteristics==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
In {{ALttP}}, 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 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]].
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]].


==={{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 [[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.
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.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{AST|-}}===
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Ambig|Start}}
{{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.
{{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.
{{Ambig|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==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>
*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>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Zazak is a combination of Japanese onomatopoeia "zaa," meaning rustling cloth, and "zakku," meaning cutting something.
Zazak is a combination of Japanese onomatopoeia "zaa," meaning rustling cloth, and "zakku," meaning cutting something.
 
{{Nomenclature}}
{{Names
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|ja=  {{Romanize|ザーザック|Zāzakku}}
|jaM=
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF=
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|de=
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|ru=
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|ko=
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|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ALttP Blue Zazak Artwork.png|Artwork of a Blue Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Blue Zazak Artwork.png|Artwork of a Blue Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:RedZazakku.png|A Red Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Red Zazak Sprite.png|A Red Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:RedZazakkuside.png|A Red Zazak shooting a fireball in {{ALttP|-}}
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:ALttP Blue Zazak Sprite.png|A Blue Zazak from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALBW Red Zazak Model.png|A Red Zazak from {{ALBW|-}}
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}}


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{SaurianEnemy}}
{{Categories
[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
|Fire-Related Enemies, Reptilian Enemies
[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]
|enemies= ALttP, ALBW, AST
[[Category:Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets]]
}}

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

Non-Canon Information

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

  • Artwork of a Blue Zazak from A Link to the Past

    Artwork of a Blue Zazak from A Link to the Past

  • A Red Zazak from A Link to the Past

    A Red Zazak from A Link to the Past

  • A Red Zazak shooting a fireball in A Link to the Past

    A Red Zazak shooting a fireball in A Link to the Past

  • A Blue Zazak from A Link to the Past

    A Blue Zazak from A Link to the Past

  • A Red Zazak from A Link Between Worlds

    A Red Zazak from A Link Between Worlds

  • Moblins and Zazaks from the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Moblins and Zazaks from the A Link to the Past manga by Ataru Cagiva

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
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