|pronunciation= {{IPA|məˈdʒɔəɹə}} {{Respell|mə|JOAR|ə}}<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Next up, we have the Moon from ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''.|published= August 4, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=18m40s|title= Hyrule Warriors Direct|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref>
|pronunciation= {{IPA|məˈdʒɔəɹə}} {{Respell|mə|JOAR|ə}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Next up, we have the Moon from ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''. |published= August 4, 2014 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=18m40s |title= Hyrule Warriors Direct |site= YouTube |type= Video}}</ref>
{{Term/Store|Majora's Mask|Majora's Masks|Series, MM, MM3D, BotW}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}}, {{Term|Series|Object|link}}, and {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 191 {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}</ref><ref name="BotW Inventory">{{Cite|{{Big|Majora's Mask}}<br>An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} goes unnamed in {{ALBW}}.
{{Term/Store|Majora's Mask|Majora's Masks|Series, MM, MM3D, ALBW, BotW, TotK}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}}, {{Term|Series|Object|link}}, and {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 191 {{Exp Game|MM, MM3D}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALBW |guide= Prima |page= 52}}</ref><ref name="BotW Inventory">{{Cite|{{Big|Majora's Mask}}<br/>An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Majora's Mask}}<br/>An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find.|Inventory|TotK}}</ref>
==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
==={{MM|-}}===
==={{MM|-}}===
{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is first introduced after the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman|link}} removes the curse that was placed on {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} explains that {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is an ancient artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}'s wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} fears the great devastation that could befall {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} if {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is not taken back from the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The mask that was stolen from me... It is called {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}}. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}} were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask.<br>When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now...<br>that {{Color|MM3D Red|imp}} has it... I am begging you!<br>You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!|Happy Mask Salesman|MM3D}}</ref>
{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} serves as the main villain that Link must stop and defeat within the game of same name, rather than [[Ganon]]. It is first introduced after the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman|link}} removes the curse that was placed on {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} explains that {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is an ancient, powerful artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}'s wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} fears the great devastation that could befall {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} if {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is not quickly taken back from the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The mask that was stolen from me... It is called {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}}. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by {{Color|MM3D Red|Majora's Mask}} were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask.<br/>When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now...<br/>that {{Color|MM3D Red|imp}} has it... I am begging you!<br/>You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!|Happy Mask Salesman|MM3D}}</ref>
When the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} donned {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, it transformed a world into the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} out of a combination of the evil within the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} and the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}}'s memories and delusions.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 36}}</ref>
When the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} donned {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, it transformed a world into the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} out of a combination of the evil within the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} and the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}}'s memories and delusions.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 36}}</ref>
For a majority of the game, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is worn by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} on the {{Term|MM3D|Clock Tower|link}}, drawing the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} to {{Term|MM3D|Termina}}.<ref>{{Cite|What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Although the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} is unaware, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of evil.<ref>{{Cite|The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle.|Tael|MM}}</ref> Prior to the game's events, {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} used the power of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to prank and curse others around him, such as {{Term|MM3D|Kafei|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask...|Kafei|MM}}</ref>
For the vast majority of the game, the {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is worn by {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} on the {{Term|MM3D|Clock Tower|link}}, drawing the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} to {{Term|MM3D|Termina}}.<ref>{{Cite|What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks...|Professor Shikashi|MM}}</ref> Although the {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} is unaware, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of pure evil.<ref>{{Cite|The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle.|Tael|MM}}</ref> Prior to the game's events, {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} used the power of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to prank and curse others around him, such as {{Term|MM3D|Kafei|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask...|Kafei|MM}}</ref>
After the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity|link}} are called, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} abandons {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} and enters the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} so that it can push it through the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity}}' blockade and complete its destructive path.<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask (Item)|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I...I shall consume. Consume...Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Link}} then proceeds to follow {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} into the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}}.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Once inside, he finds four {{Term|MM3D|Moon Children|link}} wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} remains and one lonely child under a {{Term|MM3D|Tree|link}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}. If {{Term|MM3D|Link}} gives all his non-transformation {{Plural|MM3D|Mask|link}} to the four children, the child wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will give him the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|link}}. He will then take {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to the final {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} room.
After the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity|link}} are called, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} abandons {{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} and enters the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}} so that it can push it through the {{Plural|MM3D|Guardian Deity}}' blockade and complete its destructive path.<ref>{{Cite|A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended...|Majora's Mask (Item)|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I...I shall consume. Consume...Consume everything.|Moon|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Link}} then proceeds to follow {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} into the {{Term|MM3D|Moon}}.<ref>{{Cite|Well? You're going in, aren't you? ...We can't do anything down here. Let's go!|Tatl|MM}}</ref> Once inside, he finds four {{Term|MM3D|Moon Children|link}} wearing the {{Term|MM3D|Boss|link}} remains and one lonely child under a {{Term|MM3D|Tree|link}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} itself. If {{Term|MM3D|Link}} gives all his non-transformation {{Plural|MM3D|Mask|link}} to the four children, the child wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will give him the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|link}}. He will then take {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to the Final {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} room. It will come in three increasingly powerful forms, the mask itself, [[Majora's Incarnation]] and [[Majora's Wrath]].
After the young hero and {{Term|MM3D|Tatl|link}} defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, they return to the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} where the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} informs them that the evil inside the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} has disappeared.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all...|Happy Mask Salesman|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is last seen as the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} departs with it in his hands.
After the young hero and {{Term|MM3D|Tatl|link}} defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in a clashing battle, they return to the land of {{Term|MM3D|Termina}} where the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} informs them that the evil inside the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} has disappeared for good.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all...|Happy Mask Salesman|MM}}</ref> {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is last seen as the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} departs with it in his hands.
===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}====
===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}====
{{Tatl|Majora's Mask|Remember your battles! When something resistant would deflect your weapons, what was its backside usually like? {{Exp Game|MM}}
{{Tatl
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'''Remember your battles!'''<br>When a fight is too tough head on, you've always had luck approaching the situation from a different angle... {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
|quote1= {{Color|MM3D White|Remember your battles!}}<br/>When a fight is too tough head on, you've always had luck approaching the situation from a different angle...
[[File:Majora's Mask.png|thumb|right|x150px|Majora's Mask first form]]
When the battle starts, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to strike it with his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. Alternatively, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can transform into {{Term|MM3D|Zora Link|link}} and use his {{Term|MM3D|Boomerang|link}} fins. When {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link}} the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}}, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link|link}} can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link}} to hit the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} as it flies over him. After {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} has taken enough damage, the four {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} Remains will begin to attack {{Term|MM3D|Link}} as well, shooting energy bolts at him. They can be defeated by shooting {{Plural|MM3D|Arrow|link}} at them. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will also start shooting fire beams at {{Term|MM3D|Link}}, which can be reflected back with the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}}. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} also uses its tentacles to perform a whirling attack. The attack cannot be blocked, but it can be countered with a {{Term|MM3D|Spin Attack|link}}, causing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to become stunned.
===={{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}====
|context2= {{MM|-}}
{{Tatl|Majora's Incarnation|Remember your battles! When you fought things that ran around, didn't you battle them using your own body? {{Exp Game|MM}}
|quote2= Remember your battles! When something resistant would deflect your weapons, what was its backside usually like?
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'''Remember your strategies!'''<br>Chase fast-moving enemies.<br>Aim at faraway enemies.<br>You've done this all before! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
After the {{Term|MM3D|Mask|link}} form is defeated, it loses its tentacles and grows a set of arms and legs, as well as a tiny, one-eyed head with horns. This form of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will run around the room, pausing every now and then to perform a variety of dances, including the {{wp|Moonwalk (dance)|moonwalk}}, {{wp|Kozachok}}, pirouettes, and {{wp|jumping jacks}} or to make taunting gestures at {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}}. Its only attack is a rapid-fire barrage of energy bolts it fires from its hands. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} must hit it with either his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}} or {{Term|MM3D|Hero's Bow|link}} when it stops dancing. When hit, it will fall to the ground on its face and flail about. After being struck a few times with the {{Term|MM3D|Sword}}, it will get up again. During the entire battle, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} makes clucking and whooping noises, and emits a high-pitched screech whenever struck.
{{Tatl|Majora's Wrath|Think about battles and weapons! When you had the chance before an enemy was about to attack, didn't you usually try shooting it? {{Exp Game|MM}}
When the final battle starts, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}}, as its standard appearance, comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to strike it with his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. Alternatively, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can transform into {{Term|MM3D|Zora Link|link}} and use his {{Term|MM3D|Boomerang|link}} fins. When {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link}} the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}}, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link|link}} can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows {{Term|MM3D|Deku Link}} to hit the {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} as it flies over him. After {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} has taken enough damage, the four {{Term|MM3D|Boss}} Remains will begin to attack {{Term|MM3D|Link}} as well, shooting energy balls at him. They can be defeated by shooting {{Plural|MM3D|Arrow|link}} at them. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} will also start shooting fire beams at {{Term|MM3D|Link}}, which can be reflected back with the {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}}. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} also uses its tentacles to perform a whirling attack. The attack cannot be blocked, but it can be countered with a {{Term|MM3D|Spin Attack|link}}, causing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} to become stunned.
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'''Observe the enemy!'''<br>Even the most powerful of enemies has a weak spot. Figure out what it is and catch them off guard! {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
After the final scream from {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} is heard, it stands up to assume its final form. Its muscles then begin to throb and inflate into a more humanoid shape. Whip-like tentacles also shoot out from its hands, and a new head bursts forth from its neck, becoming {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}. To defeat {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must use a projectile weapon to stun it while it is immobile. He can then strike it with a {{Term|MM3D|Light Arrow|link}} or his {{Term|MM3D|Sword|link}}. It often jumps from one side of the arena to the other. Its attacks are fast-hitting, but slow to wind up, giving {{Term|MM3D|Link}} a window of opportunity to attack. {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} attacks by whipping its tentacles three times, throwing giant spinning tops lined with spikes, grabbing {{Term|MM3D|Link}} and tossing him across the room, and using a furious whipping attack with an accompanying shriek. Most of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}}'s attacks have a long reach which allows it to attack numerous times in succession. Defeating {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} causes the monster to disintegrate into ashes, winning {{Term|MM3D|Link}} the battle.
==={{ALBW|-}}===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
In {{ALBW}}, {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} can be seen hanging in {{Term|ALBW|Link's House|link}}, which later becomes {{Term|ALBW|Ravio's Shop|link}}. It is unknown if {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is the genuine article, as it is unclear how and when it would have been found in the {{Term|Series|Downfall Timeline|link}}, as well as how it would've ended up in {{Term|ALBW|Link's House}}. {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} cannot be worn, although {{Term|ALBW|Link|link}} can {{Term|ALBW|Wall Merging|link|display=Wall Merge}} behind it to create an illusion of wearing it. {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} was placed in the game as a hint of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake of {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= Oh, one more thing. I see many of you have been asking about a remake of Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS. It's nice to see such a strong response to this title and we haven't forgotten about Link's adventures in that world. If you play A Link Between Worlds, you may better understand what I mean by that.|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-legend-of-zelda-uk/eiji-aonuma-qa-on-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/379446052188331|title= Eiji Aonuma Q&A on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}</ref>
In {{ALBW}}, {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} can be seen hanging in {{Term|ALBW|Link's House|link}}, which later becomes {{Term|ALBW|Ravio's Shop|link}}. It is unknown if {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is the genuine article, as it is unclear how and when it would have been found in the {{Term|Series|Downfall Timeline|link}}, as well as how it would've ended up in {{Term|ALBW|Link's House}}. {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} cannot be worn, although {{Term|ALBW|Link|link}} can {{Term|ALBW|Wall Merging|link|display=Wall Merge}} behind it to create an illusion of wearing it. {{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} was placed in the game as a hint of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake of {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote= Oh, one more thing. I see many of you have been asking about a remake of Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS. It's nice to see such a strong response to this title and we haven't forgotten about Link's adventures in that world. If you play A Link Between Worlds, you may better understand what I mean by that.|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-legend-of-zelda-uk/eiji-aonuma-qa-on-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/379446052188331|title= Eiji Aonuma Q&A on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}</ref>
==={{BotW|-}}===
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}}, {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} appears as {{Term|BotW|Armor|link}} in {{TMT}} DLC Pack. Obtaining {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is the objective of the {{Term|BotW|Side Quest|link}} "{{Term|BotW|EX Treasure: Ancient Mask|link}}". {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is mentioned in {{Term|BotW|Misko's EX Journal|link}} in the {{Term|BotW|Outpost Ruins|link}}, while {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} itself is hidden in a {{Term|BotW|Treasure Chest|link}} at the {{Term|BotW|Kolomo Garrison Ruins|link}}. After obtaining the {{Term|BotW|Mask}}, {{Term|BotW|Granté|link}} will begin selling it for 50 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee|link}}.{{Note|Prior to the [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild#Updates|Version 1.3.3 Update]], {{Term|BotW|Granté}} would not sell any {{Term|BotW|Armor}} that is exclusive to the Expansion Pass or {{TMT}} DLC Pack. This meant that {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} could not be replaced if sold, which was noted in the description of the {{Term|BotW|Item}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Majora's Mask}}<br>An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. If sold, this rare find can't be replaced.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref> The description of {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} was changed in the Version 1.3.3 Update as it could now be replaced.<ref name="BotW Inventory"/>}} The {{Term|BotW|Mask}} only offers 1 defense, but allows {{Term|BotW|Link}} to approach multiple enemies, including {{Plural|BotW|Bokoblin|link}}, {{Plural|BotW|Moblin|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Lizalfos|link}} without provoking them to attack.<ref name="BotW Inventory" /> {{Plural|BotW|Lynel|link}} are also affected in this manner, but will attack after a short amount of time. As a result, it basically has the power of {{Term|BotW|Kilton|link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin Mask|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Moblin Mask|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Lizalfos Mask|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Lynel Mask|link}} disguises all roled into one.
{{Descriptions|BotW}}
In {{BotW}}, {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} appears as {{Term|BotW|Armor|link}} in {{TMT}} [[Downloadable Content]] Pack. Obtaining {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is the objective of the {{Term|BotW|Side Quest|link}} "{{Term|BotW|EX Treasure: Ancient Mask|link}}". {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is mentioned in {{Term|BotW|Misko's EX Journal|link}} in the {{Term|BotW|Outpost Ruins|link}}, while the {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)|display=Mask}} itself can be found in a {{Term|BotW|Hidden Chest|link}} at the {{Term|BotW|Kolomo Garrison Ruins|link}}. After obtaining the {{Term|BotW|Mask}}, {{Term|BotW|Granté|link}} will begin selling it for 50 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee|link}}.{{Note|Prior to the [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild#Updates|Version 1.3.3 Update]], {{Term|BotW|Granté}} would not sell any {{Term|BotW|Armor}} that is exclusive to the Expansion Pass or {{TMT}} DLC Pack. This meant that {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} could not be replaced if sold, which was noted in the description of the {{Term|BotW|Item}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Majora's Mask}}<br/>An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. If sold, this rare find can't be replaced.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref> The description of {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} was changed in the Version 1.3.3 Update as it could now be replaced.<ref name="BotW Inventory"/>}} The {{Term|BotW|Mask}} only offers one defense, but it allows {{Term|BotW|Link}} to approach multiple {{Plural|BotW|Enemy|link}}, including {{Plural|BotW|Bokoblin|link}}, {{Plural|BotW|Moblin|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Lizalfos|link}} without provoking them to attack.<ref name="BotW Inventory" /> {{Plural|BotW|Lynel|link}} are also affected in this manner, but they will attack after a short amount of time. As a result, it basically has the power of {{Term|BotW|Kilton|link}}'s {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin Mask|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Moblin Mask|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Lizalfos Mask|link}}, and {{Term|BotW|Lynel Mask|link}} disguises combined.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Descriptions|TotK}}
[[File:TotK Majora's Mask Fabric Promotional Screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|The {{Term|TotK|Paraglider}} with the {{Term|TotK|Majora's Mask Fabric}} equipped]]
{{Term|TotK|Majora's Mask (Item)}} can be found in the {{Term|TotK|Floating Coliseum|link}} in the {{Term|TotK|Depths|link}}, requiring {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} to defeat one {{Term|TotK|Lynel|link}}, one {{Term|TotK|Blue-Maned Lynel|link}}, one {{Term|TotK|White-Maned Lynel|link}}, and two {{Plural|TotK|Silver Lynel|link}}; one with armor, one without.
{{Term|TotK|Link}} can obtain the {{Term|TotK|Majora's Mask Fabric|link}} by scanning the {{TLoZ|-}} series Link [[amiibo]]. Like {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{BotW}}, the eye patterns on the {{Term|TotK|Paraglider}} emit a glow that can be seen in the dark.
|''An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find.''
|{{Term|BotW|Kolomo Garrison Ruins|link}}
|}
==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
[[File:Majoramanga.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Majora in the manga]]
[[File:Majoramanga.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Majora in the manga]]
In an extra chapter of the {{MM|Himekawa}} it is explained that before the time setting of {{MM|-}}, there was an evil creature which fed on the desires of humans who had come to try and claim its armor and be granted their wishes. A traveler then comes forward to the place where the monster lived and starts talking with the creature, where he finds that the monster itself wanted to die, being so miserable. The man then proceeded to pull out his bongo and started playing. The monster went into a trance and started dancing. The traveler played for three days straight, and on the third day, the beast dropped dead from dancing. The traveler then took its magical armor, but instead of wishing upon it, he carved it into a Mask in an attempt to seal the beast's power inside the Mask forever. The Mask was named Majora after the beast. The Mask had a spirit because Majora's evil power lingered on inside the Mask seeking a host, not resting until its wish was granted.
In an extra chapter of the {{MM|Himekawa}} it is explained that before the time setting of {{MM|-}}, there was an evil creature which fed on the desires of humans who had come to try and claim its armor and be granted their wishes. A traveler then comes forward to the place where the monster lived and starts talking with the creature, where he finds that the monster itself wanted to die, being so miserable. The man then proceeded to pull out his bongo and started playing. The monster went into a trance and started dancing. The traveler played for three days straight, and on the third day, the beast dropped dead from dancing. The traveler then took its magical armor, but instead of wishing upon it, he carved it into a Mask in an attempt to seal the beast's power inside the Mask forever. The Mask was named Majora after the beast. The Mask had a spirit because Majora's evil power lingered on inside the Mask seeking a host, not resting until its wish was granted.
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==={{SSBM|-}}===
==={{SSBM|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSBM}}, {{Term|SSBM|Majora's Mask (Item)}} serves as a stage for {{Ssb|Event 47}}, "Trophy Tussle 3." If all three opponents are defeated within three minutes and without losing the 2 lives granted, the player is rewarded with the {{Term|SSBM|Majora's Mask (Item)}} {{Term|SSBM|Trophy|link}}.
In {{SSBM}}, {{Term|SSBM|Majora's Mask (Item)}} serves as a stage for {{Ssb|Event 47}}, "Trophy Tussle 3." If all three opponents are defeated within three minutes and without losing the 2 lives granted, the player is rewarded with the {{Term|SSBM|Majora's Mask (Item)}} {{Term|SSBM|Trophy|link}}.
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{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}}
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==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
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In {{HW}}, {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask}} appears in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack as part of {{Term|HWDE|Lana|link}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid Clothes|link}} {{Term|HWDE|Costume|link}}. {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} also appears as an {{Term|HWDE|Item Card|link}} in the {{Term|HWDE|Termina Map|link}} from {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode|link}}, where it maxes out a {{Term|HWDE|Warrior}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Special Attack|link|display=Special}} and {{Term|HWDE|Focus Spirit|link|display=Magic}} gauges for a single battle. {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is also worn by the {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid|link}}, who appears as a playable {{Term|HWDE|Warrior}}, and who also appears when {{Term|HWDE|Young Link|link}} summons the {{Term|HWDE|Moon|link}} during his {{Term|HWDE|Focus Spirit Attack|link}}. {{Plural|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} are also {{Plural|HWDE|Gold Material|link}} which are dropped by {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid}} in {{HW|L}} and {{HW|DE}}.
In {{HW}}, {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask}} appears in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack as part of {{Term|HWDE|Lana|link}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid Clothes|link}} {{Term|HWDE|Costume|link}}. {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} also appears as an {{Term|HWDE|Item Card|link}} in the {{Term|HWDE|Termina Map|link}} from {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode|link}}, where it maxes out a {{Term|HWDE|Warrior}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Special Attack|link|display=Special}} and {{Term|HWDE|Focus Spirit|link|display=Magic}} gauges for a single battle. {{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} is also worn by the {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid|link}}, who appears as a playable {{Term|HWDE|Warrior}}, and who also appears when {{Term|HWDE|Young Link|link}} summons the {{Term|HWDE|Moon|link}} during his {{Term|HWDE|Focus Spirit Attack|link}}. {{Plural|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} are also {{Plural|HWDE|Gold Material|link}} which are dropped by {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid}} in {{HW|L}} and {{HW|DE}}.
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==={{SSB4|-}}===
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSB4}}, Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask appears as an {{ssb|Assist Trophy}}. When summoned, he flips the stage upside-down, inverting the direction of the Fighters' movements. A Trophy of the Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask and another Trophy of the Mask itself can be bought from the {{ssb|Trophy Shop}}. In {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}, Majora's Mask appears as an item in {{ssb|Smash Tour}}, inflicting 50% of damage to the user while doubling its stats.
In {{SSB4}}, Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask appears as an {{ssb|Assist Trophy}}. When summoned, he flips the stage upside-down, inverting the direction of the Fighters' movements. A Trophy of the Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask and another Trophy of the Mask itself can be bought from the {{ssb|Trophy Shop}}. In {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}, Majora's Mask appears as an item in {{ssb|Smash Tour}}, inflicting 50% of damage to the user while doubling its stats.
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{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Majora's Mask}}
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==={{SSBU|-}}===
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Majora's Mask appears several times in {{SSBU}}. It can be seen worn by the [[Skull Kid]] [[Assist Trophy]], as its own [[Support Spirit]], as well as part of the [[Primary Spirit#Skull Kid & Majora's Mask|Skull Kid & Majora's Mask]] [[Primary Spirit]]. Majora's Mask is featured in two [[Mii Headgear]]s which can be worn by any [[Mii Fighter]], as the eponymous Majora's Mask and as part of the [[Skull Kid's Hat]].
Majora's Mask appears several times in {{SSBU}}. It can be seen worn by the [[Skull Kid]] [[Assist Trophy]], as its own [[Support Spirit]], as well as part of the [[Primary Spirit#Skull Kid & Majora's Mask|Skull Kid & Majora's Mask]] [[Primary Spirit]]. Majora's Mask is featured in two [[Mii Headgear]]s which can be worn by any [[Mii Fighter]], as the eponymous Majora's Mask and as part of the [[Skull Kid's Hat]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*During the battle with {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, it can be heard "singing" part of the {{Term|TLoZ|Death Mountain|link}} theme from {{TLoZ}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= KERO|published= July 22, 2012|retrieved= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzlVe8eSVs|title= A Little Fact About Majora's Incarnation|site= Youtube|type=}}</ref>
*During the battle with {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}}, it can be heard "singing" part of the {{Term|TLoZ|Death Mountain|link}} theme from {{TLoZ}} when spinning around.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= KERO|published= July 22, 2012|retrieved= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGzlVe8eSVs|title= A Little Fact About Majora's Incarnation|site= Youtube|type=}}</ref>
*{{TP|-}} concept artwork of {{Term|TPHD|Ganondorf|link}} in {{HH}} bears what appears to be an effigy of {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} on his armor.<ref>[http://zeldawiki.org/File:TP_Ganondorf_Concept.png ''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 177]</ref>
*{{TP|-}} concept artwork of {{Term|TPHD|Ganondorf|link}} in {{HH}} bears what appears to be an effigy of {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} on his armor.<ref>[[:File:TP Ganondorf Concept.png|''Hyrule Historia'', pg. 177]]</ref>
*In the original Japanese text, the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} states that the race that used the mask was destroyed.<ref>{{Cite|What power does the mask hold? The race spoken of in the legend was destroyed, so we do not know.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were {{Term|MM3D|Hylian|link}} and a separate party from the ones who used {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in their rituals.<ref>{{Cite|The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref>
*In the original Japanese text, the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} states that the race that used the mask was destroyed or perished.<ref>{{Cite|What power does the mask hold? The race spoken of in the legend was destroyed, so we do not know.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> Though this can be synonymous with "vanished" used in the English version, referencing the act of ceasing to exist. He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors" or "predecessors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were {{Term|MM3D|Hylian|link}} and a separate party from the ones who used {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in their rituals.<ref>{{Cite|The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused.|Happy Mask Salesman|MM|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page-34]}}</ref> And the "ancient ones" are not stated to be the same as the ancient tribe mentioned earlier. The ancient tribe is called a tribe in the following line instead of "ancient ones", suggesting that they are indeed separate.
==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
"Mujura," the Japanese name for Majora, was created by Takaya Imamura, designer of the {{Term|Series|Mask}} and art director for the original game. He created the word by combining Imamura, his last name, with {{Wp|Jumanji}}.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= Imamura, who made the design for Majora’s Mask, invented the word by combining characters from the movie title Jumanji and from his name Imamura. Takaya Imamura was the art director for the N64 version of Majora’s Mask.|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/aonuma-talks-majoras-mask-majora-and-termina-name-origins-lots-more/|title= Aonuma talks Majora’s Mask – Majora and Termina name origins, lots more}}</ref>
According to [[Eiji Aonuma]], ''Mujura'', the Japanese name for Majora, was created by Takaya Imamura, designer of the {{Term|Series|Mask}} and art director for the original game, who created the word by combining Imamura with {{Wp|Jumanji}}.<ref>{{Cite Person|quote= Imamura, who made the design for Majora’s Mask, invented the word by combining characters from the movie title Jumanji and from his name Imamura. Takaya Imamura was the art director for the N64 version of Majora’s Mask.|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/aonuma-talks-majoras-mask-majora-and-termina-name-origins-lots-more/|title= Aonuma talks Majora’s Mask – Majora and Termina name origins, lots more}}</ref> According to Imamura himself, the name was conceived by combining his last name with {{Wp|Jurassic Park}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Yes, that was originally based on my name. I wanted to use the ‘Jura’ part because I’m a big fan of Jurassic Park. ‘Ima-Jura’… that’s where the name came from.|author= Andy Robinson|title= STAR FOX AND F-ZERO’S TAKAYA IMAMURA DISCUSSES LEAVING NINTENDO AND THE FUTURE|url= https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/takaya-imamura/|archive= |published= July 3, 2023|retrieved= July 4, 2023|site= VGC|type= }}</ref>
File:MM3D Majora's Incarnation Model.png|{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} performing a moonwalk from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Majora's Incarnation Model 2.png|{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Incarnation}} performing a kozachok dance from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Majora's Wrath Model.png|{{Term|MM3D|Majora's Wrath}} attacking from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Nintendo Direct 11.png|{{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Nintendo Direct 11.png|{{Term|MM3D|Skull Kid}} wearing {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Majora's Evil leaving Boss' Corpse.jpg|The spirit of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} leaving the corpse of {{Term|MM3D|Goht}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Majora's Evil leaving Boss' Corpse.jpg|The spirit of {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} leaving the corpse of {{Term|MM3D|Goht}} from {{MM3D|-}}
MM3D Majora Mask Printable.png|Printable of the {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3D Majora Mask Printable.png|Printable of the {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{MM3D|-}}
File:ALBW Majora's Mask Cameo.png|{{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} hanging on {{Term|ALBW|Link}}'s wall from {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALBW Majora's Mask Cameo.png|{{Term|ALBW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} hanging on {{Term|ALBW|Link}}'s wall from {{ALBW|-}}
File:BotW Majora's Mask Concept Artwork.png|Concept art of {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Majora's Mask Concept Artwork.png|Concept art of {{Term|BotW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:TotK Majora's Mask Fabric Promotional Screenshot 2.jpg|The {{Term|TotK|Majora's Mask Fabric}} in the dark from {{TotK|-}}
File:ACCF Majora's Mask Model.png|{{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''
File:ACCF Majora's Mask Model.png|{{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''
File:HW Lana Skull Kid's Clothes Render.png|{{Term|HW|Lana}} wearing {{Term|HW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in her {{Term|HW|Skull Kid}} {{Term|HW|Costume}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Lana Skull Kid's Clothes Render.png|{{Term|HW|Lana}} wearing {{Term|HW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} in her {{Term|HW|Skull Kid}} {{Term|HW|Costume}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Cia Majora's Mask Model.png|{{Term|HW|Cia}} wearing {{Term|HW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Cia Majora's Mask Model.png|{{Term|HW|Cia}} wearing {{Term|HW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Majora's Mask Icon.png|Icon of the {{Term|HW|Majora's Mask (Item)}} {{Term|HW|Item Card}} from {{HW|-}}
File:SkullKidSSB.jpg|Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}
File:SkullKidSSB.jpg|Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask from {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}
File:Mii Swordfighter Majora's Mask Costume.png|A {{Term|SSBfWU|Mii Swordfighter}} wearing {{Term|SSBfWU|Majora's Mask (Item)}} as seen in-game from {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}
File:SSB4 Mii Swordfighter Majora's Mask Costume Render.png|A {{Term|SSBfWU|Mii Swordfighter}} wearing {{Term|SSBfWU|Majora's Mask (Item)}} as seen in-game from {{SSB4|Wii U|-}}
File:HWL Majora's Mask Icon.png|{{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} as the {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Gold Material}} from {{HW|L|-}}
File:HWL Majora's Mask Icon.png|{{Term|HWL|Majora's Mask (Item)}} as the {{Term|HWL|Skull Kid}}'s {{Term|HWL|Gold Material}} from {{HWL|-}}
File:HWDE Majora's Mask (Material) Icon.png|{{Term|HWDE|Majora's Mask (Item)}} as the {{Term|HWDE|Skull Kid}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Gold Material}} from {{HWDE|-}}
File:Link Tanabata Wallpaper.jpg|{{Term|Series|Link}} wearing {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} celebrating the Tanabata festival
File:Link Tanabata Wallpaper.jpg|{{Term|Series|Link}} wearing {{Term|Series|Majora's Mask (Item)}} celebrating the Tanabata festival
File:SSBU Majora's Mask Icon.png|Icon of the {{Term|SSBU|Majora's Mask (Item)}} {{Term|SSBU|Mii Headgear}}
File:SSBU Majora's Mask Icon.png|Icon of the {{Term|SSBU|Majora's Mask (Item)}} {{Term|SSBU|Mii Headgear}}
Majora's Mask serves as the main villain that Link must stop and defeat within the game of same name, rather than Ganon. It is first introduced after the Happy Mask Salesman removes the curse that was placed on Link by Skull Kid. The Happy Mask Salesman explains that Majora's Mask is an ancient, powerful artifact that was used by an ancient tribe for its bewitching rituals, but Majora's Mask's wicked power became so great that it was sealed away to prevent a great catastrophe. However, since the ancient tribe vanished, no one accurately knows the true nature of its power. The Happy Mask Salesman fears the great devastation that could befall Termina if Majora's Mask is not quickly taken back from the Skull Kid.[6]
When the Skull Kid donned Majora's Mask, it transformed a world into the land of Termina out of a combination of the evil within the Mask and the Skull Kid's memories and delusions.[7]
For the vast majority of the game, the Majora's Mask is worn by Skull Kid on the Clock Tower, drawing the Moon to Termina.[8] Although the Skull Kid is unaware, Majora's Mask is gradually beginning to take complete control of his mind, with his once harmless pranks becoming malicious acts of pure evil.[9] Prior to the game's events, Skull Kid used the power of Majora's Mask to prank and curse others around him, such as Kafei.[10]
After the Guardian Deities are called, Majora's Mask abandons Skull Kid and enters the Moon so that it can push it through the Guardian Deities' blockade and complete its destructive path.[11][12]Link then proceeds to follow Majora's Mask into the Moon.[13] Once inside, he finds four Moon Children wearing the Boss remains and one lonely child under a Tree wearing Majora's Mask itself. If Link gives all his non-transformation Masks to the four children, the child wearing Majora's Mask will give him the Fierce Deity's Mask. He will then take Link to the Final Boss room. It will come in three increasingly powerful forms, the mask itself, Majora's Incarnation and Majora's Wrath.
After the young hero and Tatl defeat Majora's Mask in a clashing battle, they return to the land of Termina where the Happy Mask Salesman informs them that the evil inside the Mask has disappeared for good.[14]Majora's Mask is last seen as the Happy Mask Salesman departs with it in his hands.
Majora's Mask
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Majora's Mask (base form)
When the final battle starts, Majora's Mask, as its standard appearance, comes to life and grows hairlike tentacles. To defeat it, Link must first stun it with any projectile by hitting it in the back. This will make it collapse to the ground, allowing Link to strike it with his Sword. Alternatively, Link can transform into Zora Link and use his Boomerang fins. When Targeting the Mask, the fins will fly behind it, hitting its back. Additionally, Deku Link can burrow into the flower designs on the ground, protecting him from any attack. This also allows Deku Link to hit the Mask as it flies over him. After Majora's Mask has taken enough damage, the four Boss Remains will begin to attack Link as well, shooting energy balls at him. They can be defeated by shooting Arrows at them. Majora's Mask will also start shooting fire beams at Link, which can be reflected back with the Mirror Shield. Majora's Mask also uses its tentacles to perform a whirling attack. The attack cannot be blocked, but it can be countered with a Spin Attack, causing Majora's Mask to become stunned.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, Majora's Mask can be seen hanging in Link's House, which later becomes Ravio's Shop. It is unknown if Majora's Mask is the genuine article, as it is unclear how and when it would have been found in the Downfall Timeline, as well as how it would've ended up in Link's House. Majora's Mask cannot be worn, although Link can Wall Merge behind it to create an illusion of wearing it. Majora's Mask was placed in the game as a hint of the Nintendo 3DS remake of Majora's Mask.[15]
Link can obtain the Majora's Mask Fabric by scanning the The Legend of Zelda series Link amiibo. Like Majora's Mask from Breath of the Wild, the eye patterns on the Paraglider emit a glow that can be seen in the dark.
In an extra chapter of the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa it is explained that before the time setting of Majora's Mask, there was an evil creature which fed on the desires of humans who had come to try and claim its armor and be granted their wishes. A traveler then comes forward to the place where the monster lived and starts talking with the creature, where he finds that the monster itself wanted to die, being so miserable. The man then proceeded to pull out his bongo and started playing. The monster went into a trance and started dancing. The traveler played for three days straight, and on the third day, the beast dropped dead from dancing. The traveler then took its magical armor, but instead of wishing upon it, he carved it into a Mask in an attempt to seal the beast's power inside the Mask forever. The Mask was named Majora after the beast. The Mask had a spirit because Majora's evil power lingered on inside the Mask seeking a host, not resting until its wish was granted.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Majora's Mask serves as a stage for Event 47, "Trophy Tussle 3." If all three opponents are defeated within three minutes and without losing the 2 lives granted, the player is rewarded with the Majora's MaskTrophy.
A lonely Skull Kid put on Majora's Mask and unknowingly allowed a great evil to invade the land of Termina. The mask manifested its evil power into the fearsome looking moon, and the Skull Kid became merely a puppet under its malevolent power. In the ultimate battle with Link, Majora's Mask transformed into three separate forms.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask appears as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, he flips the stage upside-down, inverting the direction of the Fighters' movements. A Trophy of the Skull Kid wearing the Majora's Mask and another Trophy of the Mask itself can be bought from the Trophy Shop. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Majora's Mask appears as an item in Smash Tour, inflicting 50% of damage to the user while doubling its stats.
Created for use in ancient hexing rituals, this mask was infused with such dark magic that it became an evil creature in its own right. In a separate dimension called Termina, it tries to cause the end of the world by making the moon fall from the sky. And if you think the mask looks creepy, wait until you see its other forms!
During the battle with Majora's Incarnation, it can be heard "singing" part of the Death Mountain theme from The Legend of Zelda when spinning around.[17]
Twilight Princess concept artwork of Ganondorf in Hyrule Historia bears what appears to be an effigy of Majora's Mask on his armor.[18]
In the original Japanese text, the Happy Mask Salesman states that the race that used the mask was destroyed or perished.[19] Though this can be synonymous with "vanished" used in the English version, referencing the act of ceasing to exist. He also refers to the ones who sealed the mask away as "our ancestors" or "predecessors", suggesting that the ones who sealed the mask away were Hylian and a separate party from the ones who used Majora's Mask in their rituals.[20] And the "ancient ones" are not stated to be the same as the ancient tribe mentioned earlier. The ancient tribe is called a tribe in the following line instead of "ancient ones", suggesting that they are indeed separate.
Nomenclature
According to Eiji Aonuma, Mujura, the Japanese name for Majora, was created by Takaya Imamura, designer of the Mask and art director for the original game, who created the word by combining Imamura with Jumanji.[21] According to Imamura himself, the name was conceived by combining his last name with Jurassic Park.[22]
↑Prior to the Version 1.3.3 Update, Granté would not sell any Armor that is exclusive to the Expansion Pass or The Master Trials DLC Pack. This meant that Majora's Mask could not be replaced if sold, which was noted in the description of the Item.[16] The description of Majora's Mask was changed in the Version 1.3.3 Update as it could now be replaced.[4]
References
↑"Next up, we have the Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask." — Hyrule Warriors Direct , YouTube (Video), published August 4, 2014.
↑ 4.04.14.2"Majora's Mask An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
↑"Majora's Mask An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find." — Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑"The mask that was stolen from me... It is called Majora's Mask. It is an accursed item from legend that is said to have been used by an ancient tribe in its hexing rituals. It is said that an evil and wicked power is bestowed upon the one who wears that mask. According to legend... the troubles caused by Majora's Mask were so great... the ancient ones, fearing such catastrophe, sealed the mask in shadow forever, preventing its misuse. But now, that tribe from the legend has vanished, so no one really knows the true nature of the mask's power... ...But I feel it. I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask. When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now... that imp has it... I am begging you! You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!" — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask 3D)
↑"What could that troublemaker be doing atop the clock tower? I just hope he's not plotting another one of his no-good tricks..." — Professor Shikashi (Majora's Mask)
↑"The power of the mask made him do it. It was too much for the Skull Kid to handle." — Tael (Majora's Mask)
↑"I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask..." — Kafei (Majora's Mask)
↑"A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended..." — Majora's Mask (Majora's Mask)
↑"Oh, one more thing. I see many of you have been asking about a remake of Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS. It's nice to see such a strong response to this title and we haven't forgotten about Link's adventures in that world. If you play A Link Between Worlds, you may better understand what I mean by that." —Eiji Aonuma (Eiji Aonuma Q&A on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.)
↑"Majora's Mask An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. If sold, this rare find can't be replaced." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
↑"The calamity brought about by Mujura’s Mask was so great that our ancestors who feared this sealed it within the eternal darkness so that it would not be misused." — Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask, [2])
↑"Imamura, who made the design for Majora’s Mask, invented the word by combining characters from the movie title Jumanji and from his name Imamura. Takaya Imamura was the art director for the N64 version of Majora’s Mask." —Eiji Aonuma (Aonuma talks Majora’s Mask – Majora and Termina name origins, lots more.)
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