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Level 3 boss, a Pakkun Flower with large scissors in four directions

The boss of the Level 3 dungeon in 'The Legend of Zelda'. It has four large scissors, and its movements speed up each time it loses an arm. The beam it fires cannot be defended against.

Trivia

  • The mechanism where its movement speeds up each time it loses an arm, making the battle more intense, is designed to give tension to the player.
  • The attack beam cannot be blocked even by the Magical Shield, requiring strategy.
  • It is possible to defeat it in one hit by using bombs skillfully.
  • Among the bosses in the first The Legend of Zelda, it has a distinctive appearance.
  • It sometimes reappears in some stages as a mid-boss.

Alternate names

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Species
Pakkun Flower-type monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
A Pakkun Flower-like figure with large scissors in four directions, and a mouth and eyes in the center.
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Four huge scissors
  • Beam attack
  • Becomes faster each time one arm is lost
Iconic items
  • Scissors

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Aggressive
Detailed personality
Hostile and persistently launches attacks. Even when losing arms, its movements strengthen, intensifying the battle.
Keywords
  • Aggressive
  • Fierce Speed
  • Persistent
  • Combative
  • Boss Character
Talents
  • High attack power
  • High-speed movement
  • Long-range beam attack
  • Arm self-defense
Skills
  • Scissors attack in four directions
  • Beam emission
  • Acceleration
Motivation
To block the player as the dungeon boss

History

Backstory
Lives in the deepest part of the Level 3 labyrinth. A Pakkun Flower-type boss with four claws that stands in the player's way. It becomes more agile with fewer arms, tormenting challengers as a formidable guardian until the end.
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 Level 3 boss in the Family Computer Disk System software 'The Legend of Zelda'.

Second Quest

Significant event
Second Quest
Description
Also appears in the high-difficulty mode 'Second Quest', where it is even tougher.

Relationships

Level 3 Dungeon Boss

Level 3 Dungeon Boss: leader

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda (Family Computer Disk System version)

Game / Boss

February 21, 1986

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Character designer

Toshihiko Nakago

Creator name
Toshihiko Nakago
Role
Programmer

Yasunari Sojima

Creator name
Yasunari Sojima
Role
Programmer

Koji Kondo

Creator name
Koji Kondo
Role
musicComposer

Hiroshi Yamauchi

Creator name
Hiroshi Yamauchi
Role
Producer

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