

Water Octoroks are defeated after being shot with two Arrows, Sword Beams, or Fire from Fire Gloves. The Links can also defeat Water Octoroks from afar with long ranged weapons, such as the Bow, Fire Gloves, and Boomerang. Additionally, the Links can blow Water Octoroks onto land with a Gust Jar, where they will stand still and continue to shoot rocks while vulnerable. If any of the Links shoot a Water Octorok with a Gust Jar, it will stun it and push it a short distance away. If any of the Links fire a Gripshot at Water Octorok while wearing the Robowear, it will be defeated in one hit. The pillar of water created by a Water Rod will force it out of the water and leave it temporarily stunned on top of the pillar. The Links can also stun a Water Octorok by either firing a Gripshot at it or by using a Water Rod on its spot. Water Octoroks are defeated after two strikes with a normal Sword. If the Links are quick enough, they can strike a Water Octorok with their Swords after it shoots a rock and before it retreats into the water. If the Links get close enough to strike a Water Octorok with their Swords, it will retreat back into the water where it cannot be attacked. While above water, Water Octoroks shoot rocks at the Links, inflicting one Heart of damage upon impact. Water Octoroks hide underwater, staying in one spot with only their shadow and a small whirlpool visible however, they will pop out of the water if any of the Links are near them. They are encountered in bodies of water and are most commonly found in water-themed areas, such as Riverside and the Flooded Zone of the Den of Trials.

Water Octoroks are the only type of Octorok that appear in all of the Drablands prior to the Den of Trials.
