Lanmola

Invincible-headed centipede-type mid-boss

A mid-boss with a centipede-like appearance whose body shortens with each attack received, but the head is completely invincible and cannot be defeated. There are red and blue variants, with the blue one being particularly fast. Flames from the Magical Rod are effective.

Trivia

  • Its head is invincible and cannot be defeated by attacks, which is its defining feature.
  • The body shortens with each attack, eventually leaving only the head.
  • Red and blue variants exist, with the blue one being faster.
  • Flames from the Magical Rod are particularly effective.
  • Known as one of the formidable mid-bosses in The Legend of Zelda.
  • Also appears in Second Quest, shining as a high-difficulty enemy.

Alternate names

Lanmola Centipede-type mid-boss

Tags

The Legend of Zelda Centipede Boss Mid-boss Monster Dungeon Famicom Nintendo Action game Classic game

Profile

Species
Centipede-type monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
It has a long centipede body that connects segments, shortening with each attack received, but with only the head being invincible, giving it a unique appearance. There are red and blue variants, with the blue one being particularly fast.
Distinguishing features
  • Long centipede body
  • Invincible head
  • Body shortens when attacked
Iconic items
  • None

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
A ferocious mid-boss that exerts strong pressure on the player as an enemy character. Since the head is invincible, direct attacks are impossible, requiring the segmented body to be defeated piece by piece.
Keywords
  • Formidable enemy
  • Mid-boss
  • Durability
  • Invincible head
  • Fast (blue)
Talents
  • Body shortening when hit
  • High-speed movement (blue variant)
  • Invincible head
Skills
  • Burrowing underground
  • Continuous attacks from segmented body
  • Agility during attacks
Motivation
Defense of the labyrinth and repelling intruders

History

Backstory
One of the dungeon mid-bosses appearing in The Legend of Zelda. A large centipede-type demon that stands in the way of adventurers as the guardian of the labyrinth protecting the Triforce of Wisdom. The head is invincible, and it is defeated by attacking the body.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

First game appearance

Significant event
First game appearance
Description
First appeared as a mid-boss in the Family Computer Disk System software The Legend of Zelda.

High difficulty in Second Quest mode

Significant event
High difficulty in Second Quest mode
Description
Also demonstrates a strong presence as a formidable enemy in the post-clear high-difficulty mode Second Quest.

Blue variant appearance

Significant event
Blue variant appearance
Description
A particularly fast blue Lanmola also appears, increasing the攻略 difficulty.

Relationships

The Legend of Zelda dungeon guardians

The Legend of Zelda dungeon guardians: mid-boss

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

1986 Famicom Disk System

The Legend of Zelda Second Quest mode

Game / Supporting

1986 additional high-difficulty mode

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Character Designer

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