This is a strategy guide for the Morpha Boss in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Including Morpha's location, how to defeat Morpha, combat patterns, tips, and strategy.
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Morpha Location
| Location | Water Temple |
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Boss Movements
| Movement | Effect |
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| Tentacle Attack | Uses tentacles to constrict and pull Link into the water |
How to Defeat Morpha
- Use the Hookshot to Pull Out the Core and Attack
- Corner it at the edge of the room to prevent it from retreating into the water - Beware of Heavy-Damage Tentacle Attacks
- Two Tentacles Appear in Phase 2
When fighting Morpha in Ocarina of Time, use the Hookshot to pull out the core and attack. Its attacks deal heavy damage, but it only has one attack pattern, so keep your distance and wait for the core to emerge.
Use Hookshot to Pull the Core and Attack
Morpha can only be damaged when its core is outside the water. When the core approaches through a tentacle, pull it out with the Hookshot and slash it with your sword.
Hookshot the Core After Its Attack
It's easier to grab the core from the tentacle by waiting for its attack. After the tentacle strikes, the core moves out of the body of water and climbs up the tentacle. Use this opportunity to land a clear Hookshot hit on the core.
 Tip! | While locked onto Morpha's core, (Press Z to Z-target), move left and right to avoid its tentacle attack. |
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Corner It to Prevent It From Retreating
Normally, when you pull Morpha's core out with the Hookshot, it will retreat into the water. Pull the core out near a corner of the room and use the Hookshot and sword attacks to drive it further into the corner, preventing it from escaping back into the water.
Beware of Heavy-Damage Tentacle Attacks
When Morpha's tentacle attack connects, you'll be grabbed and dragged into the water, taking significant damage. Since the tentacle attack is its only attack pattern, the safest approach is to keep your distance, wait for the core to appear, and hit it with the Hookshot from maximum range.
Two Tentacles Appear in Phase 2
When Morpha's HP drops, it increases the number of tentacles to two. The attack pattern remains the same, so keep the same strategy while watching out for the additional tentacle.
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