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{{Hatnote|This article is about the enemy. For the {{Term|Series|Boss|link}}, see {{Term|Series|Moldorm (Boss)|link}}.}}
 
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|plural= Moldorms<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Moldorms scurry around erratically, running into walls.|book= E |publisher= |page= 193}}</ref>
|plural= Moldorms<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Moldorms scurry around erratically, running into walls.|book= E |publisher= |page= 193}}</ref>
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{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TP= {{Term|TPHD|Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Gerudo Desert|link}}
|SS= {{Term|SS|Fire Sanctuary (Dungeon)|link}}
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|TLoZ=Contact {{small|(1/2 heart)}}
|spoils= {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}} {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>{{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}} {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}<br>One {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}} {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}
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{{Term/Store|Moldorm|Moldorms|Series, TLoZ, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, SS, LCT|plural}} are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 193 {{Exp Game|TLoZ|FS|FSA|TMC|TP|PH|SS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Gerudo Moldorm: Defender}}<br>Something's coming! Keep your eres on your radar--and on the ground!|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref>
|TLoZ={{HP|TLoZ|5}}
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{{Term/Store|Moldorm|Moldorms|Series, TLoZ, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, SS, SSHD, LCT|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 193 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, SS}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Gerudo Moldorm: Defender}}<br/>Something's coming! Keep your eres on your radar--and on the ground!|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} are large, segmented annelids that inhabit {{Plural|Series|Dungeon|link}} and other enclosed rooms where they can roam about freely. While most {{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} generally look alike, in {{PH}} and {{SS}} they appear more akin to centipedes, while in {{TP}} they appear more akin to {{Plural|Series|Lanmola|link}} or {{Plural|Series|Swamola|link}}. They originally appeared in {{TLoZ}} as gigantic worms seen within {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon}},<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not too strong.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref> and have gone on to appear in several subsequent games.
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{TLoZManual|Moldorm|The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not so strong.}}
{{Manual|TLoZ|Moldorm|The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not so strong.}}
{{Plural|TLoZ|Moldorm}} in {{TLoZ}} slowly slither around the ground in a random pattern. {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} can defeat them by hitting them with his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. When defeated, they may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}}, a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}} or one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}.{{Note|If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|author=n.a.|published=n.d.|retrieved=August 17, 2017|url=http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops|title=Forced Drops|site=redcandle.us}}</ref>}}
{{Plural|TLoZ|Moldorm}} in {{TLoZ}} slowly slither around the ground in a random pattern. {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} can defeat them by hitting them with his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. When defeated, they may drop either a {{Term|TLoZ|Heart|link}}, a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}} or one {{Term|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}.{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}}


==={{FS|-}}===
==={{FS|-}}===
{{Sectstub|FS}}
{{Stub|FS}}


==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Sectstub|FSA}}
Moldorms are very rare enemies, being only seen in the {{Term|FSA|Desert Temple|link}} and the [[Pyramid]]. They act the same as in ''Four Swords''.


==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Figurine|TMC|Moldorm}}
{{Figurines|TMC}}
{{Plural|TMC|Moldorm}} in {{TMC}} appear in {{Plural|TMC|Dungeon|link}} and in {{Plural|TMC|Cave|link}} accessed with the {{Term|TMC|Mole Mitts|link}}. They move erratically and are more resilient than many other enemies, taking two hits from the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}} to defeat, and three or more from other {{Plural|TMC|Sword|link}}.
{{Plural|TMC|Moldorm}} in {{TMC}} appear in {{Plural|TMC|Dungeon|link}} and in {{Plural|TMC|Cave|link}} accessed with the {{Term|TMC|Mole Mitts|link}}. They move erratically and are more resilient than many other enemies, taking two hits from the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}} to defeat, and three or more from other {{Plural|TMC|Sword|link}}.


==={{TP|-}}===
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}} in {{TP}} appear in the sands of {{Term|TPHD|Gerudo Desert|link}}, as well as in {{Term|TPHD|Quicksand|link}} found within the {{Term|TPHD|Arbiter's Grounds (Twilight Princess)|link}}. They will leap up from the sand to attack {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}}. He can use the {{Term|TPHD|Clawshot|link}} to pull them from the ground, leaving them vulnerable to other weapon attacks until they manage to burrow back into the sand. After defeating enough {{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}},{{How many|TP}} a larger {{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}} will leap from the sand. This variation must be takes two hits to defeat instead of one.
{{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}} in {{TP}} appear in the sands of {{Term|TPHD|Gerudo Desert|link}}, as well as in {{Term|TPHD|Quicksand|link}} found within the {{Term|TPHD|Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|link}}. They will leap up from the sand to attack {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}}. He can use the {{Term|TPHD|Clawshot|link}} to pull them from the ground, leaving them vulnerable to other weapon attacks until they manage to burrow back into the sand. After defeating enough {{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}},{{How Many|TP}} a larger {{Plural|TPHD|Moldorm}} will leap from the sand. This variation takes two hits to defeat instead of one.


==={{PH|-}}===
==={{PH|-}}===
{{Sectstub|PH}}
{{Stub|PH}}


==={{SS|-}}===
==={{SS|-}}===
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==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Stub|LCT}}
{{Plural|LCT|Moldorm}} appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" level of Stage 5 in {{LCT}}.
In {{LCT}}, {{Plural|LCT|Moldorm}} appear in the "{{Term|LCT|Gerudo Moldorm: Defender|link}}" {{Term|LCT|Stage|link}}. They dig under the sand and spiral towards {{Term|LCT|Link}}, occasionally jumping out of the sand allowing {{Term|LCT|Link}} to shoot them. If a {{Term|LCT|Moldorm}} gets close to {{Term|LCT|Link}}, it will jump out and damage him, causing him to lose points.  
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*{{Plural|Series|Moldorm}}' weak spot was inspired by the {{Wp|honey ant}}, while the fluid that sprays from the spot when struck by a {{Term|Series|Sword|link}} was based on an obsession of the effects designer.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The weak spot on Moldorm's rear end is modeled after a honey ant. The juice that sprays out from the weak spot when struck by a sword was based on an obsession of the effects designer's.|book= HH|page= 63}}</ref>
*{{Plural|Series|Moldorm}}' weak spot was inspired by the {{Wp|Honey Ant}}, while the fluid that sprays from the spot when struck by a {{Term|Series|Sword|link}} was based on an obsession of the effects designer.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The weak spot on Moldorm's rear end is modeled after a honey ant. The juice that sprays out from the weak spot when struck by a sword was based on an obsession of the effects designer's.|book= HH |page= 63}}</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} are known as {{Romanize|テール|Tail}} in Japanese. {{Plural|Series|Swamola|link}} are known as {{Romanize|モルドアーム|Morudoāmu}} in Japan, just like {{Plural|TLoZ|Moldorm}} from {{TLoZ|-}}. {{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} in {{TP}} and {{SS}} are known as {{Plural|Series|Moldworm|link}} in Japan.
{{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} are known as {{Romanize|テール|Tail}} in Japanese. {{Plural|Series|Swamola|link}} are known as {{Romanize|モルドアーム|Morudoāmu}} in Japan, just like {{Plural|TLoZ|Moldorm}} from {{TLoZ|-}}. {{Plural|Series|Moldorm}} in {{TP}} and {{SS}} are known as {{Plural|Series|Moldworm|link}} in Japan.
{{Nomenclature}}


{{Nomenclature}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SS Moldorm Concept Artwork.png|Concept artwork of {{Plural|SS|Moldorm}} from {{SS}}
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*{{Term|Series|Lanmola|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Lanmola|link}}
*{{Term|Series|Magtail|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Magtail|link}}
*{{Term|Series|Mini-Moldorm|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Mini-Moldorm|link}}
*{{Term|Series|Tailpasaran|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Moldworm|link}}
*{{Term|Series|Winder|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Skytail|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Tailpasaran|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Winder|link}}


{{Notes}}
{{Notes}}
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{{Bosses|SS}}
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{{Enemies}}
{{Categories
{{Categories
  |Burrowing Enemies, Sand-Related Enemies, Worm-Like Enemies
  |Burrowing Enemies, Moldorms, Sand-Related Enemies, Worm-Like Enemies
  |enemies= TLoZ, FS, TMC, TP, TPHD, PH, SS, LCT
  |enemies= TLoZ, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, TPHD, PH, SS, SSHD, LCT
  |sub-bosses= SS
  |sub-bosses= SS, SSHD
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}}

Revision as of 11:34, 26 April 2024

This article is about the enemy. For the Boss, see Moldorm.

Moldorms are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][3]

Characteristics

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Moldorm
The huge worm living in the labyrinths. It grows smaller as Link attacks. Not so strong.

Moldorms in The Legend of Zelda slowly slither around the ground in a random pattern. Link can defeat them by hitting them with his Sword. When defeated, they may drop either a Heart, a Fairy or one Rupee.[note 1]

Four Swords

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Four Swords Adventures

Moldorms are very rare enemies, being only seen in the Desert Temple and the Pyramid. They act the same as in Four Swords.

The Minish Cap

Figurine Galleryhide ▲
Figurine
TMC Moldorm Figurine Sprite.png
Number
085
Description

Appears in various areas.
These guys move quickly and randomly.
Trap them in a corner and take them
out quickly.

FigurineNumberDescription
TMC Moldorm Figurine Sprite.png
085

Appears in various areas.
These guys move quickly and randomly.
Trap them in a corner and take them
out quickly.

Moldorms in The Minish Cap appear in Dungeons and in Caves accessed with the Mole Mitts. They move erratically and are more resilient than many other enemies, taking two hits from the Four Sword to defeat, and three or more from other Swords.

Twilight Princess

Moldorms in Twilight Princess appear in the sands of Gerudo Desert, as well as in Quicksand found within the Arbiter's Grounds. They will leap up from the sand to attack Link. He can use the Clawshot to pull them from the ground, leaving them vulnerable to other weapon attacks until they manage to burrow back into the sand. After defeating enough Moldorms,[how many?] a larger Moldorms will leap from the sand. This variation takes two hits to defeat instead of one.

Phantom Hourglass

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Skyward Sword

Moldorms in Skyward Sword reside out of sight underground. They are encountered only when Link enters an underground tunnel with the Mogma Mitts. Striking their tail segment with the Mogma Mitts will destroy the rear segments and increase their movement speed, with three strikes required to defeat them. One appears as a Sub-Boss in the Fire Sanctuary.

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

Non-Canon Information
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In Link's Crossbow Training, Moldorms appear in the "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender" Stage. They dig under the sand and spiral towards Link, occasionally jumping out of the sand allowing Link to shoot them. If a Moldorm gets close to Link, it will jump out and damage him, causing him to lose points.

Trivia

  • Moldorms' weak spot was inspired by the Honey Ant, while the fluid that sprays from the spot when struck by a Sword was based on an obsession of the effects designer.[5]

Nomenclature

Moldorms are known as テール (Tail) in Japanese. Swamolas are known as モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) in Japan, just like Moldorms from The Legend of Zelda. Moldorms in Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword are known as Moldworms in Japan.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
モルドアーム (Morudoāmu) (TLoZ | SS)[7][8]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
莫尔德虫 (Mòěrdéchóng) (TLoZ)[10]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Vuur-Worm (TLoZ)[9]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Moldorm (TLoZ)[9]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Moldorm (TLoZ | LADX | FS | FSA)[6]
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To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Moldorms scurry around erratically, running into walls." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 193)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 193 (TLoZ | FS | FSA | TMC | TP | PH | SS)
  3. ↑ "Gerudo Moldorm: Defender
    Something's coming! Keep your eres on your radar--and on the ground!    " — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  4. ↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "The weak spot on Moldorm's rear end is modeled after a honey ant. The juice that sprays out from the weak spot when struck by a sword was based on an obsession of the effects designer's." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 63)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 193
  7. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 209
  8. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Ambit Ltd., pg. 209
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37
  10. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 197
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