Who is the giant fish in Zelda?

The giant fish in Zelda is Jabu-Jabu, a kind of giant fish or whale that acts as the guardian deity of the Zoras. Jabu-Jabu is as big as a whale, but seems to be neither purely whale nor purely fish, with fins on both sides of its fat body and flippers at the back.

Introduction to Jabu-Jabu

Jabu-Jabu appears in two games: Ocarina of Time and Ocarina of Ages. In these games, Jabu-Jabu plays a significant role as a guardian deity and a transportation method for the main character, Link.

FAQs about Jabu-Jabu and the Zoras

General Questions

1. Is Jabu-Jabu Dead?: No, Jabu-Jabu is alive in the adult timeline, and it had to have survived for Jabun to exist, as Lord Jabu-Jabu is the ancestor of Jabun.
2. Where is Lord Jabu-Jabu?: Lord Jabu-Jabu resides inside Zora’s Fountain, which has its entrance blocked off by King Zora himself.
3. Is Jabu-Jabu a fish?: Jabu-Jabu has been compared to the Wind Fish from Link’s Awakening, as both are god-like whales or whale-like creatures.

The Zoras

4. What species is Zora?: In the context of Zelda, Zora refers to a tribe of humanoid fish-like creatures, not the spider genus Zora in the family Miturgidae.
5. How do I get past King Zora?: To get past King Zora, grab a bottle underwater nearby, show the letter inside to King Zora, and he will move out of the way.
6. How do I meet Zora?: In Breath of the Wild, you can meet Zora by visiting Soh Kofi Shrine just north of the Tower, where you’ll likely bump into Zora who will tell you about Inogo Bridge, where Prince Sidon is waiting.

Locations and Characters

7. Where is the Zora King?: King Dorephan‘s location is somewhere in ‘Clean Water’ between Ploymus Mountain and Zora’s Domain with a secret entrance, and in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, King Dorephan is in Pristine Sanctum.
8. Where is Zora in Zelda?: In Breath of the Wild, the Zoras live in Zora’s Domain, located in the Lanayru region of Hyrule.
9. Is Mipha still alive?: No, Mipha is a deceased Zora princess from Breath of the Wild, who died during the Great Calamity when Calamity Ganon rose to power.

Gameplay and Quests

10. What happened to the Zora?: The Zora devolved into monstrous, hostile creatures in A Link to the Past‘s “Hero Defeated” timeline, but remained friendly and human-like in Twilight Princess‘ “Hero Triumphant – Child” timeline.
11. Who is the evil in Zelda?: Ganon is the primary antagonist of the Zelda series, and the final boss in many Zelda titles, with Ganondorf being his humanoid Gerudo form.
12. How do I talk to King Zora?: Walk along the path, take the first left up to King Zora’s chamber, go through the entrance to the left, and talk to the Zora near the edge of the waterfall.

Divine Beasts and Quests

13. Which divine beast is Zora?: Divine Beast Vah Ruta is located within Zora’s Domain, and it is recommended to work on it first.
14. How to free King Zora?: Go back to Zora’s Domain and use Blue Fire to unfreeze King Zora, who will reward you with the Zora Tunic.
15. Where can I get full Zora?: The Zora Set includes three Armor items: Zora Helm, Zora Armor, and Zora Greaves, which can be obtained from various locations, including Toto Lake, Zora’s Domain, and by completing the Lynel Safari Side Quest.