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{{Boss
{{Hatnote|This article is about the {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{LA}}. For the recurring traps, see {{Term|Series|Spiketrap|link}}.}}
|name = Rolling Bones
{{Infobox Boss
|type = mini
|image=  
|image = [[File:RollingBones.png]]
{{Media
|game = {{LA}}
|Model LANS= File:LANS Spike Roller Model.png
|dungeon = [[Tail Cave]]<br>[[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]
|Sprite LA= File:LA Rolling Bones Sprite.png
|weakness = [[Sword]]
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Rolling Bones Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Rolling Bones''' is the mini-boss of in [[Tail Cave]] in {{LA}}.
|game= LA
|other= LA (Cagiva)
|dungeon=
{{List|
{{Term|LANS|Tail Cave|link}},
{{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock|link}}
}}
|weakness= {{Term|LANS|Sword|link}}
|health= {{HP|LA|8}}
|attack=
{{Damage
|attack1= Contact
|damage1= 0.50
|attack2= Push [[Spike Trap]]
|damage2= 1.00
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Spike Roller||Series, LANS}} is the {{Term|LANS|Sub-Boss}} of {{Term|LANS|Tail Cave|link}} in {{LA}}.{{Exp Game|LANS}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= DAB |publisher= |page= 26}}</ref>
 
==Characteristics==
==={{LA|-}}===
To defeat {{Term|LANS|Rolling Bones}}, {{Term|LANS|Link|link}} can use the {{Term|LANS|Roc's Feather|link}} to jump over the {{Term|LANS|Spiketrap|link}} that he pushes in his direction. Then he must attack him with the {{Term|LANS|Sword}} as many times as possible before he can get back behind the {{Term|LANS|Spiketrap}}. Defeating {{Term|LANS|Rolling Bones}} will open the way to the {{Term|LANS|Boss}}, {{Term|LANS|Moldorm (Boss)|link}}, and open a warp back to the entrance of the {{Term|LANS|Dungeon}}.


==Strategy==
{{Term|LANS|Rolling Bones}} also appears as one of many previous {{Plural|LANS|Sub-Boss}} in {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock|link}}. If defeated in {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock}}, he will return like a regular enemy.
To defeat Rolling Bones, [[Link]] must use the [[Roc's Feather]] to jump over the [[Spiked Roller]] that he pushes in his direction. Then he must attack him with the sword as many times as possible before he can get back behind the large roller. Defeating Rolling Bones will open the way to the boss, [[Moldorm]], and open a warp back to the entrance of the dungeon.


Rolling Bones also appears as one of many previous mini-bosses in [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]. If defeated in Turtle Rock, he will return like a regular enemy.
==Other Appearances==
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} fights {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Spike Roller|link}} inside {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Tail Cave|link}} before reaching {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Moldorm|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
*It is likely that the name "Rolling Bones" is a play on the famous rock band, [[wikipedia:The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones]].
It is likely that the name "Rolling Bones" is a play on the famous rock band, {{Wp|The Rolling Stones}}.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
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| {{Term/Store|Rolling Bones||LA}}<ref name="E 200">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 200 {{Exp Game|LA, LADX}}}}</ref>
| {{LA}}
| {{E}}
| {{DAB}}
|-
| {{Term/Store|Rolling Bones||LADX}}<ref name="E 200"/>
| {{LADX}}
| {{E}}
| {{DAB}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:LArollingbones.jpg|Link facing Rolling Bones in the Tail Cave
File:LADX Rolling Bones.png|{{Term|LADX|Link}} battling {{Term|LADX|Rolling Bones}} from {{LADX|-}}
File:LANS Spike Roller Promotional Screenshot.png|{{Term|LANS|Link}} battling {{Term|LANS|Spike Roller}} from {{LANS|-}}
File:LA (Cagiva) Spike Roller.jpg|{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Spike Roller}} from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
</gallery>
</gallery>
<br>
 
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Latest revision as of 22:29, 2 August 2023

This article is about the Sub-Boss in Link's Awakening. For the recurring traps, see Spiketrap.

Spike Roller is the Sub-Boss of Tail Cave in Link's Awakening.(LANS)[1]

Characteristics

Link's Awakening

To defeat Spike Roller, Link can use the Roc's Feather to jump over the Spiketrap that he pushes in his direction. Then he must attack him with the Sword as many times as possible before he can get back behind the Spiketrap. Defeating Spike Roller will open the way to the Boss, Moldorm, and open a warp back to the entrance of the Dungeon.

Spike Roller also appears as one of many previous Sub-Bosses in Turtle Rock. If defeated in Turtle Rock, he will return like a regular enemy.

Other Appearances

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link fights Spike Roller inside Tail Cave before reaching Moldorm.

Nomenclature

It is likely that the name "Rolling Bones" is a play on the famous rock band, The Rolling Stones.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ローラ (Rōra) (LA)[3]Roller
The Italian Republic
Italian
Osso Rotante (LA | LADX)[2]Rolling Bone
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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
Rolling Bones[4]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Name
Rolling Bones[4]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 26
  2. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 200
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 24
  4. 4.0 4.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 200 (LA | LADX)