How To Create The Deku Mask From The Legend Of Zelda In Dungeons & Dragons

It’s not a powerhouse in D&D, but the increased mobility of the Deku Scrub form cannot be underestimated when it comes to exploration.

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One of the main aspects of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask involved collecting masks within the game world, several of which allowed Link to transform into different beings. The first mask that Link finds is the Deku Mask, which is forced onto him by Skull Kid. It’s possible to use this item in Dungeons & Dragons and give one lucky player access to the powers of the Deku Scrub.

In Majora’s Mask, the Deku Mask doesn’t offer much in the way of combat abilities, but its light form allows Link to move quickly across the water and even fly (or rather, glide), for short periods of time. The other transformations in the game might be stronger on the battlefield, but the increased mobility of the Deku Scrub form cannot be underestimated when it comes to exploration.

Deku Mask Stats

The Deku Mask

Unique Wondrous Item (requires attunement)

The Deku Mask was once the face of a Deku Scrub that met a terrible fate in the woods. Its corpse was found by a powerful fey spirit, who carved its face from its body and turned it into a magical mask that allowed the wearer to transform into the Deku Scrub. The creation of this item might seem like a cruel choice on the part of its maker, but the spirit of the original creature lives on within the mask, and it can briefly glimpse the world through the eyes of the wearer whenever its powers are used.

Once a user has attuned to the Deku Mask, they can use an action to put it on, which will transform them into the Deku Scrub. The wearer remains in this form until they take the mask off or if they drop to zero hit points, which will cause the mask to fall off. The wearer’s original gear merges into their new form and they cannot access it without taking off the mask. Once they have taken on the Deku Scrub form, the wearer’s stats switch to the ones shown below. They lose access to any abilities or spells they had in their previous form (with the exception of Skills and Languages), but they gain access to new ones possessed by the Deku Scrub. The wearer’s personality takes on aspects of the Deku Scrub’s personality, as detailed below.

Deku Scrub Stats

Roleplaying The Deku Scrub

The transformation masks in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask were once living beings. Whoever wears the mask gains access to the abilities and appearance of the original being. The Dungeons & Dragons equivalent to the mask could also offer some interesting roleplaying opportunities by allowing the personality of the original creature to come through and merge with that of the existing character.

In the case of the Deku Scrub, the personality would be that of a child who spent its entire life living in the woods. This spirit would likely be filled with wonder at the sights and sounds of the world beyond its home, and the adventures that Dungeons & Dragons heroes often experience. The interaction between the Deku Scrub’s spirit and the original character would vary greatly from player to player, with old & grizzled veterans suddenly experiencing the wonders of childhood again or ancient elven wizards finding themselves drawn to city fairs and candy stands. This kind of item can be a perfect tool for DMs who find that their players keep creating the same kinds of characters over and over again, as it will force them out of their comfort zone and will let them try something new, even if it’s just for short periods of time.

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