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'''Lanmolas''' are large sand-dwelling centipede-like monsters.
'''Lanmolas''' are giant subterranean centipede-like monsters. They are quite agile and are commonly shown living under sand. They appear primarily in early games, and many of their traits have since gone to their smaller relative, [[Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda)|Moldorm]].


==History==
==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
They are found in pairs in [[Death Mountain (labyrinth)|Death Mountain]] and come in orange and blue, with the speed being different. They move in cardinal directions, often several tiles at a time. The segments must be defeated one at a time to destroy them.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', Lanmolas are found in pairs in [[Death Mountain (labyrinth)|Death Mountain]] and come in orange and blue, with the speed being different. They move in cardinal directions, often several tiles at a time, but can turn at any time. Regardless of which way they are facing, their heads always appear to be wider vertically than horizontally. The segments must be defeated one at a time to destroy them.


====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''====
====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''====
Three appear as the boss of the [[Desert Palace]], and leap from under the sand to attack, and can be attacked anywhere on the body. They later appear again in [[Ganon's Tower]]. [[Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda)|Moldorm]]s from the first game (here called Swamolas) take a similar role in the [[Swamp of Evil]] in the dark world, but are much shorter.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', three Lanmolas appear as the boss of the [[Desert Palace]], and leap from under the sand to attack, and can be attacked anywhere on the body. They later appear again in [[Ganon's Tower]]. Moldorms from the first game (here called Swamolas) take a similar role in the [[Swamp of Evil]] in the dark world, but are much shorter.


====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''====
====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''====
One appears as a mini-boss in [[Yarna Desert]], acting like the three in the previous game. However, the sand is [[quicksand]], and has a hole in the middle. If Link falls into this hole before the battle is over, he will have to start over. Once the battle is over, the [[Angler Key]] will drop into the hole.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', a Lanmola, alternatively called a '''Desert Lanmola''', appears as a mini-boss in [[Yarna Desert]], acting like the three in the previous game. However, the sand is [[quicksand]], and has a hole in the middle. If Link falls into this hole before the battle is over, he will have to start over. Once the battle is over, the [[Angler Key]] will drop into the hole.
 
One of the forms of the [[Shadow Nightmares]] is referred to as "Lanmola's Shadow" in the guide, though it acts more akin to the ones from the first game, but less restricted in direction.


===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'' (comic)===
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'' (comic)===
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===''Zelda's Adventure''===
===''Zelda's Adventure''===
Lanmolas{{ref needed}} appear in the [[Great Dry Canyon]], a part of the [[Seacoast Plain]] near the [[Swamp of Vendoss]], and in the quarry near the [[Shrine of Strength]]. They are purple, have large pincers, and have four segments behind their heads that always stick out straight behind them. Like most enemies in the game, they simply wander around aimlessly.
In ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', {{ref needed}} appear in the [[Great Dry Canyon]], a part of the [[Seacoast Plain]] near the [[Swamp of Vendoss]], and in the quarry near the [[Shrine of Strength]]. They are purple, have large pincers, and have four segments behind their heads that always stick out straight behind them. Like most enemies in the game, they simply wander around aimlessly.


===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
TLoZ Lanmola scene art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''
Lanmola red TLoZ sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda''
Lanmola blue TLoZ sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda''
TLoZ MB Lanmola.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (Milton Bradley)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (Milton Bradley)
TLoZ MB Lanmola.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (Milton Bradley)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (Milton Bradley)
Lanmola ALttP sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
Desert Lanmola LA sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
THF scene art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)#Alternate versions and re-releases|The Hyrule Fantasy: Zelda no Densetsu 1]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 08:08, July 8, 2020

Lanmola
TLoZ Lanmola art.jpg
First appearance The Legend of Zelda
Latest appearance Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda
Relative(s)
Flamola
Geldarm
Moldbaby
Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda)
Molgera
Pincer
Twinmold
Comparable
Moldorm (boss)
Moldorm (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)

Lanmolas are giant subterranean centipede-like monsters. They are quite agile and are commonly shown living under sand. They appear primarily in early games, and many of their traits have since gone to their smaller relative, Moldorm.

History

The Legend of Zelda series

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, Lanmolas are found in pairs in Death Mountain and come in orange and blue, with the speed being different. They move in cardinal directions, often several tiles at a time, but can turn at any time. Regardless of which way they are facing, their heads always appear to be wider vertically than horizontally. The segments must be defeated one at a time to destroy them.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

In The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, three Lanmolas appear as the boss of the Desert Palace, and leap from under the sand to attack, and can be attacked anywhere on the body. They later appear again in Ganon's Tower. Moldorms from the first game (here called Swamolas) take a similar role in the Swamp of Evil in the dark world, but are much shorter.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, a Lanmola, alternatively called a Desert Lanmola, appears as a mini-boss in Yarna Desert, acting like the three in the previous game. However, the sand is quicksand, and has a hole in the middle. If Link falls into this hole before the battle is over, he will have to start over. Once the battle is over, the Angler Key will drop into the hole.

One of the forms of the Shadow Nightmares is referred to as "Lanmola's Shadow" in the guide, though it acts more akin to the ones from the first game, but less restricted in direction.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (comic)

In the comic adaptation of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Shotaro Ishinomori, a single Lanmola appears from a sinkhole at the Desert Ruin, appearing from the end of Chapter 3 to the beginning of Chapter 4. It is depicted as a grayish purple and with a single large eye. It at first confounds Link with its movements, though once he manages to get the Pendant of Power from a nearby scorpion-shaped statue, he manages to damage it and it burrows back underground. In Chapter 11, the Lanmola, along with the Moldorm and Agahnim, appears as a ghostly apparition in Ganon's Castle, but Roam defeats it with an arrow.

Zelda's Adventure

In Zelda's Adventure, [citation needed] appear in the Great Dry Canyon, a part of the Seacoast Plain near the Swamp of Vendoss, and in the quarry near the Shrine of Strength. They are purple, have large pincers, and have four segments behind their heads that always stick out straight behind them. Like most enemies in the game, they simply wander around aimlessly.

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda

In Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, Lanmola appears as a rare miniboss.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ラネモーラ
Ranemōra
Lanmola