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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = White Wolfos
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|image = [[File:MM WhiteWolfos(Stance).png|300px|White Wolfos appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'']]
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|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]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
|Model OoT= File:OoT White Wolfos Model.png
|habitat = [[Ice Cavern]], [[Gerudo's Training Ground]], [[Snowhead]], [[Snowpeak]], [[Snowpeak Ruins]], [[Snow Sanctuary]], [[Snow Temple]], [[Wellspring Station]]
|Model OoT3D= File:White wolfos 3d.png
|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Wolf Link#Midna's Assistance|Dark Energy Attack]], [[Wolf Link#Attacks|wolf attacks]]
|Model MM= File:MM White Wolfos Model.png
|spoils =  
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D White Wolfos Model.png
|Model TP= File:TP White Wolfos Model.png
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD White Wolfos Model.png
|Model ST= File:ST White Wolfos Model.png
}}
}}
The '''White Wolfos''' are enemies that appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda:  Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda:  Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda:  Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.
|caption=
{{Navi|White Wolfos|'''White Wolfos'''
|pronunciation=
Lure it close to you and watch its movement carefully! Attack it when it drops its guard!}}
|plural= White Wolfos<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ST |publisher= Prima |page= 205 |edition= Collector's Edition}}</ref><!-- <ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= After you dispatch the White Wolfoses, head to the courtyard’s northern section. |game= TP |guide= Prima |page= 320}}</ref> -->
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|race= [[Wolfos]]
{{Tatl|White Wolfos|It's a '''White Wolfos'''. Lure it in and watch its movements. It doesn't like its tail to be touched...}}
|game= OoT, MM, TP, ST
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|other= LCT, CoH
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|health=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{HP|OoT|8}}
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|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
  |OoT= Claw Slash {{Small|(1/2 Heart)}}
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|weapon= {{List|[[Sword]], [[Wolf Link#Midna's Assistance|Dark Energy Attack]] {{Exp Game|TP}}, [[Wolf Link#Attacks|Wolf Attacks]] {{Exp Game|TP}}}}
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{{Term/Store|White Wolfos|White Wolfos|Series, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TP, TPHD, ST, LCT|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 213 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TP, TPHD, ST}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Snowpeak Ruins: Defender}}, Pack after pack of White Wolfos are coming for you! Defend yourself!|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref>{{Name Ref|CoH}}


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{ImageCaption
==={{OoT|-}}===
|image=File:White Wolfos TP.png
{{Navi
|size= 170px
|quote1= {{Color|OoT White|White Wolfos}},  Lure it close to you and watch its movement carefully! Attack it when it drops its guard!
|align=left
}}
|caption=White Wolfos in ''Twilight Princess''
{{Plural|OoT3D|White Wolfos}} are white, wolf-like creatures. They are larger than their normal {{Term|OoT3D|Wolfos|link}} counterparts, and are generally only found in icy climates such as the {{Term|OoT3D|Ice Cavern|link}}. {{Plural|OoT3D|White Wolfos}} run around on their four legs but occasionally stop to attack with their front two claws. Their method of attack is to circle around {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} before rushing in to strike. If {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} attempts to attack them head-on, they will simply guard themselves. The force from their attacks causes them to spin around and hesitate momentarily, revealing their vulnerable tails.
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A {{Term|OoT3D|White Wolfos}} acts as a {{Term|OoT3D|Mini-Boss|link}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Ice Cavern}}. Other {{Plural|OoT3D|White Wolfos}} also appear inside the {{Term|OoT3D|Gerudo Training Ground|link}}.
 
==={{MM|-}}===
{{Tatl
|quote1= It's a {{Color|MM White|White Wolfos}}.,  Lure it in and watch its movements. It doesn't like its tail to be touched...
}}
}}
White Wolfos, as the name describes, are [[snow]]y, sometimes anthropomorphic wolf-like creatures that take to [[Ice|icy]] climates such as the [[Snow Realm]] in ''Spirit Tracks'' and [[Snowpeak]] in ''Twilight Princess'', however, these foes have been spotted in unlikely areas as well such as the [[Gerudo's Training Ground]] in ''Ocarina of Time''. These creatures are usually common overworld enemies, nevertheless, in ''Majora's Mask'', they disappear in [[Snowhead]] and the surrounding area once [[Goht]] is defeated, and only appear in the [[Ice Cavern]] of ''Ocarina of Time''. In terms of appearance, the ''Twilight Princess'' incarnation inhibits a glow of sorts, adding to its enhanced realistic look, while the ''Spirit Tracks'' foes appear more cartoony to match the graphical style. It is interesting to note, that these White Wolfos have yellow eyes, while their previous incarnations have red eyes.
{{Plural|MM3D|White Wolfos}} in {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} are identical to their {{Term|MM3D|Hyrule|link|display=Hyrulean}} counterparts. They appear in the {{Term|MM3D|Road to Mountain Village|link}}, inside giant snowballs in the {{Term|MM3D|Mountain Village|link}}, in the {{Term|MM3D|Road to Goron Village|link}}, at {{Term|MM3D|Snowhead|link}}, and inside {{Term|MM3D|Snowhead Temple|link}}. When {{Term|MM3D|Spring|link}} comes to the {{Term|MM3D|Snowhead Region|link}}, the {{Plural|MM3D|White Wolfos}} except those inside {{Term|MM3D|Snowhead Temple}} are replaced by normal {{Plural|MM3D|Wolfos}}.
 
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Plural|TPHD|White Wolfos}} more closely resemble real wolves in {{TP}}. They hide in snow fields and wait for {{Term|TPHD|Link}} to approach. When he does, they will pop out of the snow and attempt to jump and attack, usually in packs of two or more. They may also dive back into the snow to reemerge elsewhere for surprise attacks.
 
==={{ST|-}}===
{{Plural|ST|White Wolfos}} are typically found in the {{Term|ST|Snow Realm|link}}. They hide in snow waiting for {{Term|ST|Link|link}} to walk by, at which point they jump out and attack. {{Plural|ST|White Wolfos}} tend to hunt in packs, dodging {{Term|ST|Link}}'s attacks while another counterattacks. They can be stunned with the {{Term|ST|Boomerang|link}}.


These enemies tend to circle around Link, as if a human combatant themselves, looking for an appropriate time to strike and keeping their dark paws up as shields until the right moment. White Wolfos can dodge, block, and even counter [[Link]]'s attacks, making them quite the formidable foe. The enemies seen in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' stand on their two feet while attacking, while the hounds from ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Spirit Tracks'' not only attack in packs, but choose to butt into Link on all fours, by comparison. Interestingly, the White Wolfos of ''Twilight Princess'' can dive headlong into the [[snow]] as if it was water and reappear elsewhere, enabling them to disappear at will and launch surprise attacks.
==Other Appearances==
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{LCT}}, {{Plural|LCT|White Wolfos}} appear in Level 8: Snowpeak Ruins: Defender. They inhabit the mountains of Snowpeak in packs, and can be found around the frozen lake and can ambush Link from piles of snow. Similar to their appearance in {{TP|-}}, they surround Link in groups and attack by pouncing on him. They appear in much greater numbers as the Level's timer begins to runs out. They can be defeated with one shot of the [[Crossbow]].
{{Noncanon|end}}


As to be expected, these creatures are close relatives of the smaller [[Wolfos]], a similar enemy that boasts a tattered, darker coat, and identical behavior.
==={{CoH|-}}===
{{Ambig|Start}}
[[File:CoH White Wolfos Sprite.png|left]]
{{Plural|CoH|White Wolfos}} appear as enemies in {{CoH}} where they only appear in cold, icy dungeons such as the {{Term|CoH|Frozen Grotto|link}} and parts of the {{Term|CoH|Future World|link}}. Like most enemies, they can only move to the beat of the music and prefer to move on every second beat. However, unlike other enemies, they can move and attack in all eight directions, including diagonally. Fortunately, they will only attack either {{Term|CoH|Cadence|link}}, {{Term|CoH|Link|link}}, {{Term|CoH|Yves|link}}, and {{Term|CoH|Zelda|link}} if they're not looking directly at them.  


==Weaknesses==
If any of the heroes does manage to get a look at them, they will change their course of direction and hop away from the heroes, keeping their eyes on them at all times until they turn around or until the {{Term|CoH|White Wolfos}} moves to a position either behind or adjacent to the hero where they cannot see them. Before moving and attacking, they will always crouch down and bare their long, saber-tooth-like fangs for one beat before hopping onto another tile, dealing damage to anyone who's standing in their way. They share this pattern with other {{Term|CoH|Wolfos|link}} enemies.
[[File:WolfosWhite Large.png|White Wolfos as they appear in Spirit Tracks|left]]
 
In ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', Wolfos in general have a major weak spot: their tails. The easiest way to defeat one is simply to dodge its attack and strike its tail when it exposes its back, which will kill it instantly. In ''Twilight Princess'' and ''Spirit Tracks'', because these wolves attack in groups, any conventional weapon works to dispel them.
A {{Term|CoH|White Wolfos}} pup can be found outside of the {{Term|CoH|Kakariko Shooting Gallery|link}} in {{Term|CoH|Octavo's Ode (Mode)|link}}. {{Term|CoH|Octavo|link}} can pet it by moving in its direction.
{{clear}}
{{Ambig|End}}
==Trivia==
 
*White Wolfos act similarly to real wolves. In ''Twilight Princess'', they usually tend to retreat and regroup when they fail to harm Link.
==Nomenclature==
*Despite the names implying that the Wolfos is the default form or a more basic enemy than the White Wolfos, the White Wolfos is more common, appearing in four games to the Wolfos's two.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Ice Wolfos<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 74}}</ref>
| {{OoT}}
| {{Guide|OoT|Prima}}
| {{E}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:WhiteWolfosG Large.png|White Wolfos in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM White Wolfos Model 2.png|A White Wolfos from {{MM|-}}
File:MM WhiteWolfos(Swipe).png|White Wolfos in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM White Wolfos Model 3.png|A White Wolfos from {{MM|-}}
File:White wolfos 3d.png|White Wolfos in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:LCT Snowpeak Ruins: Defender Sprite.png|White Wolfos from {{LCT|-}}
File:Whitewolfospack.png|A pack of White Wolfos in ''Link's Crossbow Training''
File:LCT White Wolfos.png|A pack of White Wolfos from {{LCT|-}}
File:CoH White Wolfos Sprite 2.png|The {{Term|CoH|White Wolfos}} pup from {{CoH|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
<br>
 
{{Names
==See Also==
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* {{Term|Series|Cold-Footed Wolf|link}}
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* {{Term|Series|Wolfos|link}}
|ja= {{Japanese|ホワイトウルフォス|Howaito Urufosu}}
 
|jaM= White Wolfos
{{Ref}}
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{{Bosses|OoT}}
|esL= Wolfos blanco {{exp|Ocarina of Time 3D}}
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|Canine Enemies, Ice-Related Enemies, Mammalian Enemies, Wolves
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|de= {{de|Schnee-Wolfos}}<br>[[Zeldapendium:Schnee-Wolfos|Weißer Wolfsheimer]]{{exp|Ocarina of Time}}
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{{MammalianEnemy}}
{{IceEnemy}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ocarina of Time]]
[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
[[Category:Enemies in Twilight Princess]]
[[Category:Enemies in Spirit Tracks]]

Latest revision as of 09:35, 17 April 2024

White Wolfos are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][3][name references needed]

Characteristics

Ocarina of Time

White Wolfos are white, wolf-like creatures. They are larger than their normal Wolfos counterparts, and are generally only found in icy climates such as the Ice Cavern. White Wolfos run around on their four legs but occasionally stop to attack with their front two claws. Their method of attack is to circle around Link before rushing in to strike. If Link attempts to attack them head-on, they will simply guard themselves. The force from their attacks causes them to spin around and hesitate momentarily, revealing their vulnerable tails.

A White Wolfos acts as a Sub-Boss in the Ice Cavern. Other White Wolfos also appear inside the Gerudo Training Ground.

Majora's Mask

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Tatl says:

It's a White Wolfos., Lure it in and watch its movements. It doesn't like its tail to be touched...

White Wolfos in Termina are identical to their Hyrulean counterparts. They appear in the Road to Mountain Village, inside giant snowballs in the Mountain Village, in the Road to Goron Village, at Snowhead, and inside Snowhead Temple. When Spring comes to the Snowhead Region, the White Wolfos except those inside Snowhead Temple are replaced by normal Wolfos.

Twilight Princess

White Wolfos more closely resemble real wolves in Twilight Princess. They hide in snow fields and wait for Link to approach. When he does, they will pop out of the snow and attempt to jump and attack, usually in packs of two or more. They may also dive back into the snow to reemerge elsewhere for surprise attacks.

Spirit Tracks

White Wolfos are typically found in the Snow Realm. They hide in snow waiting for Link to walk by, at which point they jump out and attack. White Wolfos tend to hunt in packs, dodging Link's attacks while another counterattacks. They can be stunned with the Boomerang.

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

Non-Canon Information

In Link's Crossbow Training, White Wolfos appear in Level 8: Snowpeak Ruins: Defender. They inhabit the mountains of Snowpeak in packs, and can be found around the frozen lake and can ambush Link from piles of snow. Similar to their appearance in Twilight Princess, they surround Link in groups and attack by pouncing on him. They appear in much greater numbers as the Level's timer begins to runs out. They can be defeated with one shot of the Crossbow.

Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

White Wolfos appear as enemies in Cadence of Hyrule where they only appear in cold, icy dungeons such as the Frozen Grotto and parts of the Future World. Like most enemies, they can only move to the beat of the music and prefer to move on every second beat. However, unlike other enemies, they can move and attack in all eight directions, including diagonally. Fortunately, they will only attack either Cadence, Link, Yves, and Zelda if they're not looking directly at them.

If any of the heroes does manage to get a look at them, they will change their course of direction and hop away from the heroes, keeping their eyes on them at all times until they turn around or until the White Wolfos moves to a position either behind or adjacent to the hero where they cannot see them. Before moving and attacking, they will always crouch down and bare their long, saber-tooth-like fangs for one beat before hopping onto another tile, dealing damage to anyone who's standing in their way. They share this pattern with other Wolfos enemies.

A White Wolfos pup can be found outside of the Kakariko Shooting Gallery in Octavo's Ode. Octavo can pet it by moving in its direction.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ホワイトウルフォス (Howaito Urufosu) (OoT | CoH)[8][9]Same as English.
Canada
FrenchCA
Loufos blanc (CoH)[13]White Loufos; corruption of loup (wolf).
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Wolfos blanc (CoH)[11]Same as English.
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Weißer Wolfos (CoH)[10]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Lupo Nero (Bianco) (OoT | MM)[4]
  • Lupo bianco (OoT3D | MM3D | CoH)[5][6][7]
  • Black Wolf (White)
  • White wolf
Latin America
SpanishLA
Wolfos blanco (CoH)[12]Same as English.
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Wolfos blanco (CoH)[14]Same as English.
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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
Ice Wolfos[15]
Applies to
Ocarina of Time
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Ice Wolfos[15]
Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • A White Wolfos from Majora's Mask

    A White Wolfos from Majora's Mask

  • A White Wolfos from Majora's Mask

    A White Wolfos from Majora's Mask

  • White Wolfos from Link's Crossbow Training

    White Wolfos from Link's Crossbow Training

  • A pack of White Wolfos from Link's Crossbow Training

    A pack of White Wolfos from Link's Crossbow Training

  • The White Wolfos pup from Cadence of Hyrule

    The White Wolfos pup from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks—PRIMA Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), Prima Games, pg. 205
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 213 (OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | TP | TPHD | ST)
  3. ↑ "Snowpeak Ruins: Defender, Pack after pack of White Wolfos are coming for you! Defend yourself!" — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  4. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 213
  5. ↑ "Lupo bianco" — Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  6. ↑ "È un lupo bianco." — Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  7. ↑ "Causa della sconfitta: Lupo bianco" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 146
  9. ↑ "敗因：ホワイトウルフォス" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Japanese localization)
  10. ↑ "Besiegt von: Weißer Wolfos" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, German localization)
  11. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Wolfos blanc" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European French localization)
  12. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Wolfos blanco" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Latin American Spanish localization)
  13. ↑ "Défaite causée par: Loufos blanc" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, Canadian French localization)
  14. ↑ "¡Fin de la partida! Causa: Wolfos blanco" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule, European Spanish localization)
  15. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 74
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