Kargaroc
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| Kargaroc | |
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.png) Artwork of a Kargaroc from The Wind Waker | |
| First appearance | The Wind Waker (2003) |
| Appearances | The Wind Waker Twilight Princess |
| Weapon(s) | Beak |
| Effective weapon(s) | Hero's Bow Boomerang Sword |
| Spoils | Golden Feather |
Kargarocs are recurring enemies in the Legend of Zelda series. They are huge birds of prey.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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Kargarocs inhabit different perches on the Great Sea, though are particularly known for nesting on Dragon Roost Island. Wild Kargarocs are protective of their nests and will attack those who get nearby. Their nests are often built on top of tall, narrow rocks. When they are not attacking, their voice is similar to that of a sheep. They also tend to not get along with seagulls, as they will attack any that wander too close to their nests. The Kargaroc is one of the few creatures in the game, that flies in wide sweeps around its territory, and oftentimes they'll drop down on inattentive travelers from above and behind. When a Kargaroc first sights a target, it makes an odd strangled noise different from the bleating sheep sounds. This is the cue that a Kargaroc is about to strike.
Kargarocs under the employ of Ganon are often used for transporting Bokoblins and Moblins into battle. The ability to carry such large creatures suggests the Kargarocs are rather strong fliers. They are known for perching at Pirate Outposts as well. When Link uses the Grappling Hook on the Kargaroc, he steals a few of their Golden Feathers, which are particularly prized by Rito collectors.
The Helmaroc King also seems to be a giant Kargaroc wearing a mask.
[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Kargarocs can be found flying around Hyrule Field, and are also common in the City in the Sky and Hyrule Castle. This time, they are more leathery than feathery in appearance, and are seen carrying and dropping bombs at one point in the game. They have forked, whippy tails and rooster-like crests with wattles, giving them an almost cockatrice-like appearance. One gigantic Kargaroc appears as a mini-boss when first met in the Twilight Realm, and then is used as a means of transportation afterwards.
In the Twilight Realm, there exists another types of enemy that serves as the Twilight version of the Kargaroc known as Shadow Kargarocs. These are recognizable due to their trumpet-like heads and the trumpet-like sounds they emit.
[edit] Etymology
The name "Kargaroc" appears to be a portmanteau of the mythical bird "Roc" (as in Roc's Feather) and an adaptation of the word "cargo", which is appropriate as the creatures are often seen carrying objects.
