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Big Octo
For the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time.



- Category
- Miniboss
- HP
- 9
- Damage to Link
- ½ hearts
- Can be fought again
- Yes
- Time trial
- Yes
Big Octo made its home inside the body of Lord Jabu-Jabu. It carried a large seashell on its back.
Hits to defeat
| Weapon | Hits | Jump attack |
|---|---|---|
Kokiri Sword | 9 | 5 |
Master Sword | 5 | 3 |
Giant's Knife | 3 | 2 |
Biggoron Sword | 3 | 2 |
Deku Stick | 5 | 3 |
Megaton Hammer | 3 | 2 |
Bomb | ||
Boomerang |
Damage taken
Din's Fire Fire Arrow | No damage |
|---|---|
Fairy Slingshot | No damage |
Bomb Bombchu | No damage |
Boomerang | No damage |
Drops
| Drops | Amount | Chance | When |
|---|---|---|---|
Blue Rupee | 1 | 100% | |
| Recovery Heart | 1 | 100% |
Rematch gear
| Normal | Master Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts | 5 | 3 |
| Magic meter | Yes | No |
| Equipped | ||
| Carried |
What works
Hints
Oh no! Was Ruto... Did this Big Octo eat her?! We need to save her! Fast! I saw a weak spot on its rump. We can't get at it from the front, but it's hanging out from behind!
This Big Octo might think its vulnerable rump is well hidden from the front... but it's all hanging out from behind!
Kokiri Sword
Master Sword
Giant's Knife
Biggoron Sword
Deku Stick
Megaton Hammer
Bomb
Boomerang
Din's Fire
Fire Arrow
Fairy Slingshot
Bombchu
Blue Rupee
Deku Shield
Goron Bracelet
Bomb Bag
Gift of Improved Spin