Aquamentus

The LEVEL1 boss, a one-horned dragon. Fires beams in three directions.

The LEVEL1 boss character appearing in 'The Legend of Zelda'. A one-horned dragon that attacks by firing beams in three directions. Among the bosses, it belongs to the relatively weak category.

Trivia

  • Aquamentus is famous as the LEVEL1 boss of the original 'The Legend of Zelda', a one-horned dragon that fires beams in three directions.
  • Compared to other bosses, its durability is low, and it's designed to be relatively easy to defeat.
  • It also appears as a mid-boss in the Second Quest.
  • Its name is presumed to derive from 'Aqua' meaning 'water' and a suffix representing a monster.
  • In the game, tactics are needed to dodge the beams fired from its horn while attacking.

Alternate names

Aquamentus Level 1 Boss One-Horned Dragon

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Species
Dragon

Appearance

Overall appearance
A dragon-type monster with a single horn, covered in scales all over its body, and fires beams simultaneously in three directions. It has an imposing appearance but a medium build, appearing in red or blue on the game screen.
Distinguishing features
  • Single horn (one horn)
  • Mouth that fires beams in three directions
  • Dragon body covered in scales
Iconic items
  • Three-directional beam

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
As a boss monster that attacks the player character as an enemy, it conveys a sense of cunning and ferocity, but its personality is not detailed.
Keywords
  • Aggressive
  • Formidable enemy
  • Intimidating
  • Game boss
Talents
  • Three-directional simultaneous beam attack
  • Durability
Skills
  • Area attack
Motivation
To hinder the player and protect the Triforce shard in the labyrinth.

History

Backstory
Guardian of the LEVEL1 labyrinth in the small kingdom. Appears in the early stages of Link's adventure, standing in the player's way. Attempts to repel challengers with three-directional beam attacks.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared as the LEVEL1 boss in the 1986 release of the original 'The Legend of Zelda'.

Second Quest appearance

Significant event
Second Quest appearance
Description
Revived as the mid-boss of LEVEL1 in the Second Quest.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

February 21, 1986, Family Computer Disk System

The Legend of Zelda (Second Quest)

Game / Supporting

1986

The Legend of Zelda (Virtual Console)

Game / Supporting

Multiple platforms

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Designer

Keiji Terui

Creator name
Keiji Terui
Role
Writer

Toshihiko Togoshi

Creator name
Toshihiko Togoshi
Role
Programmer

Yasunari Soejima

Creator name
Yasunari Soejima
Role
Programmer

Koji Kondo

Creator name
Koji Kondo
Role
Composer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

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