Octogon
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| Octogon | |
|---|---|
 Octogon | |
| First appearance | Oracle of Ages (2001) |
| Location(s) | Mermaid's Cave |
| Weapon(s) | Rock Shot Flame Shot Bubble Trap |
| Effective weapon(s) | Wooden Sword Seed Shooter |
Octogon is the boss of the Mermaid's Cave, the sixth dungeon in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. Octogon is encountered in the Mermaid Cave of the past. It resembles a cross-in between an Octorok and an Octopus, hence the name, which may also be a reference to an octagon, a common polygon. Once he is defeated, Link obtains the Bereft Peak, one of the Essences of Time.
[edit] Battle
Octogon will continuously circle the middle platform of its room, always making sure that its shell is facing the center, thereby keeping its vulernable face out of harm's way. It will only occasionally turn around to spit a large rock at Link. At this time, Link can hit it with his sword. It is, however, possible to hit Octogon with a reflected seed from the Seed Shooter even while it is turned away.
After a few hits or at random intervals, Octogon changes strategy. It will submerge itself underwater so that only its shell remains above the surface. At this time, it can expel fireballs at Link if he remains on the platform. In order to continue the battle, Link is required to dive to the bottom of the pool with his newly acquired Mermaid's Suit. While underwater, Octogon assumes that it is at advantage and will actively hunt Link, often attempting to trap him in a large bubble. However, this new strategy makes it easier for Link to hit it with his sword. After yet a few hits, Octogon will resurface and the battle repeats itself.
[edit] Strategy
Octogon is always vulnerable to Link's sword. While he is surfaced, Link must either wait for him to face the platform, or simply try to bounce a seed of the walls to hit Octogon from the other way. While underwater, Octogon's change in strategy makes it easy for Link to simply slash at him as he approaches.
[edit] Video
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