Magtail
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| Magtail | |
|---|---|
 The Magtail's figurine from the Nintendo Gallery | |
| First appearance | The Wind Waker (2003) |
| Weapon(s) | Ramming Link |
| Effective weapon(s) | Sword, Skull Hammer |
Magtails are enemies from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Magtails are insect-like beings covered in a rugged exoskeleton, and can withstand the scorching heat of molten lava. They are found in Dragon Roost Cavern and other cave-like dungeons. They are impervious to sword-based attacks, and can only be injured if struck in the eye.
They also have a weakness towards water, in which they will curl up as they would do if they were struck in the eye with a sword. The only way to completely defeat them is to crush them with the Skull Hammer or hit them with a sword when they are curled up. It is also possible to kill a Magtail in a single hit by parrying. When Magtails are in a defensive position, they can be picked up and moved around. They can be placed on switches to hold them down while Link takes advantage of the switch's effects.
Many sources consider Gohma to be a large species of Magtail, or possibly the mother of all Magtails.
