Magtail

Magtail
Data render of a Magtail's head in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
First appearance	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Latest appearance	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Variant of	Gohma Larva Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Magtails are a variety of Mini-Moldorm mixed with Gohma traits found in molten areas of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. They appear primarily in Dragon Roost Cavern and Fire Mountain, the former of which has a similar Gohma as the boss. Like typical Mini-Moldorms, they move in an erratic winding pattern, though they are much slower. Sometimes, they emerge endlessly from a place in the magma, sometimes stopping once a particular task is completed involving them. When they see Link, they slowly pursue him and attempt to snap him with their massive pincers. If Link counters with a parry, they are defeated immediately. If hit in the eye otherwise, hit with the Grappling Hook, or doused with water, they curl up into a ball and can either be lifted or attacked further to fully destroy them. If the curled-up Magtail falls into magma, it recovers immediately. Lifting one is sometimes required to hold down a switch, as is the case for Dragon Roost Cavern's Big Key Treasure Chest.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	マグテイル Maguteiru	Magtail, from "magma" and "Tail"
Spanish	Megalopendra
French	Magmopendre
German	Monopendra
Italian	Magmarac