This is a guide for Moldarach, the boss at Lanayru Mining Facility, Shipyard
in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn strategies for how to beat Moldarach, see Moldarach's moves, and learn rewards for beating them!

How to Beat Moldarach

Align the direction of your attack with the direction of his pincers When he dives in the sand, use Gust Bellows If you break one of his pincers, stab the eye on the pincer

Align the direction of your attack with the direction of his pincers

Moldarach has a weak point on the eyes attached to his pincers, which you can hit according to the direction of the pincers.

When he dives in the sand, use Gust Bellows

Moldarach occasionally dives into the sand. You will then be attacked from behind, so use the Gust Bellows to blow off the lump of sand and stab it on its eye.

Stab the eye on his body after destroying both pincers

Breaking all the pincers reveals Moldarach's last weakness. In this state, only stab attacks are effective, so fire stab attacks in rapid succession.

Moldarach's Attack Patterns

Pinch Attack Slam Attack Tail Swing Tail Thrust Rush Attack

Pinch Attack

Backstep when Moldarach's eyes turn red

Moldarach attacks whenever his eyes (on his pincers) turn red. If you keep your distance, you won't get hit. So if you see his eyes turn red, make sure you step backwards (focus on the enemy and use the A button + downwards motion on the joystick).

It is also recommended to attack and interrupt the weak points before being caught by the enemy.

Slam Attack

Break Free when pinched

A Slam attack is a technique derived from a Pinch Attack. If you do not resist while being grabbed, you will receive additional damage, so shake the remote control and shake it off.

Tail Swing

If Moldarach tilts his tail, step back

When Moldarach's eyes turn red and tilts his tail a lot, he will swing his tail. This attack has a long horizontal range, so it is recommended to backstep to escape out of range.

Tail Thrust

Move left and right when Moldarach's eyes turn red with his tail upright

When you destroy one of Moldarach's pincers, use a stab attack at his eyes. If your eyes turn red with your tail up, it's a signal for this attack, so move left and right to avoid it.

Rush Attack

Use Shield Attack or Repel at the right time

When Moldarach closes his eyes and folds his tail, he will do a Rush Attack. This attack is difficult to avoid by stepping because the enemy's tracking ability is high.

Defeat Moladarach before the Rush Attack or use a shield and repel it a moment after he folds his tail.

Skyward Sword HD Related Guides

List of All Bosses and How to Beat

Boss Walkthroughs

All Bosses
Ghirahim	Scaldera
Moldarach	The Imprisoned (Round 1)
Koloktos	Tentalus
Ghirahim (Second Battle)	The Imprisoned (Round 2)
Bilocyte	The Imprisoned (Round 3)
Ghirahim (Final Battle)	Demise