Daruk

Daruk is a playable character in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. A Goron warrior who possesses the power to deflect attacks. He cares deeply for his fellow Gorons. Now, he is entrusted with piloting Divine Beast Vah Rudania.

Role in Games
Hailing from Goron City in Hryule’s Eldin Canyon region, Daruk was considered a powerful warrior among his people due to his great fighting ability and skill with his sword Boulder Breaker. This led him to be chosen by King Rhoam and Princess Zelda to become the Goron Champion to pilot Divine Beast Vah Rudania. Daruk accompanies Zelda’s party up Death Mountain to reach and activate Van Rudania, impressed with Link as they became sworn brothers after bonding over their mutual love for food (though Daruk's insatiable appetite was mainly reserved for Rock Roast).

In the original timeline, Daruk was killed by Fireblight Ganon with his spirit trapped within Vah Rudania’s control room before Link destroyed his killer ages later and aided in Ganon’s defeat before passing on. In the new timeline created by Terrako, Daruk’s death was averted when his descendant the Yunobo appeared during his battle against after Fireblight Ganon with the pair fending the monster off before Link arrives to destroy it.

Personality
Daruk is a brave and happy-go-lucky Goron whose passion and strong comradeship make him a good leader in his own right. He tends to be loud when in battle and dislikes showing weakness like his childhood fear of dogs.