Zeldapedia:Temple of Courage



Welcome to the Temple of Courage, where various characters from the Legend of Zelda series battle out on a semi-weekly basis! You, the people, are the deciding factors in these matches. Functionally, all of these battles are popularity contests and not "battles" as such. For instance, in a boss vs. boss fight, we suggest that you vote for the one you like the most rather than whether or not one enemy would beat another in a legit fight. This is only a suggestion, though.

If you have an account and have at least 50 mainspace edits, you can suggest a fight or vote or comment on others on the suggestions sub-article.

Rules

 * You may vote for your favorite or who you think would win in a competition between the two combatants that week.
 * You may vote only once.
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 * When a new fight is created (the process should take no longer than a week, give or take a couple of days), the votes from the last fight will be totaled and the winner decided.
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 * Don't try to rig the votes by entering multiple votes; these pages are regularly patrolled and you WILL face consequences if you are caught.
 * Don't use talk templates.
 * If your vote is placed below the warning line, it will be removed and you will be alerted of it.

Week 168: Guardian vs. Phantom
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 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-eighth showdown of fabulousness in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! Better grab your running shoes so that we can avoid these combatants.
 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-eighth showdown of fabulousness in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! Better grab your running shoes so that we can avoid these combatants.

In the brown corner, we have a newbie to the arena. Hailing from the noiseless realm, this contestant becomes active once our hero steps out of his protective barrier. Once hit by one of these enemies our hero is done for! Collecting the item of the Goddesses will put this contestant back in their place. THIS. IS. GUAAAAAAAAAAAARDIAAAAAAAAAAAAN!

In the blue corner, we have a not-so-new contestant who has been in the arena before! Having a rogue eye that travels and is able to alert this contestant of our hero, this contestant is dangerous and impervious to damage... for a little while. Much like the first contestant, this fighter comes in a few different varieties. THIS. IS. PHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Before these fine fighters start, well, fighting, don't step out of your safe zone and LLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET RRRRRRRRRRRRRREADYYYYYYYY TO RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLE!!!
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Votes for Guardian

 * 1) I have not yet gotten to this part of Skyward Sword since I'm lazy and put the game down for months in between, but that's besides the point. I can tell that the Guardians will be more difficult than the phantoms (which isn't saying much). But I do believe they deserve to win against.... &rarr;
 * 2) I found that the Silent Realms were much more fun than the Temple of the Ocean King as the latter was just too tedious to go back and forth through, in my opinion. Overall, I thought dodging the Guardians were much more difficult than that of the Phantoms. –  Wattz  2000  17:49, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) Phantoms didn't mentally scar The Neph when they unexpectedly came to life. Also, it would take a hell of a lot for me to vote for anything Sphantrit Ourthracks. It doesn't help that you're bored stiff by those guys by the end of Phantom... and then you get to spend  THE ENTIRE NEXT GAME with those suckers again. So much for giving the people what they want, eh Nintendo? -- Auron  Kaizer  !  18:10, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) I almost never saw these guys since it's way too easy to keep them subdued, but I'll admit I had some pretty cool and intense moments when I got caught with no tears around. The Phantoms were just kind of...there.  Xykeb   Yvolix   Zraliv  18:53, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) Voting for the only one I've played. AWWW YEA! (talk) 20:10, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) Frankly when it comes down to it Guardians just look way cooler.
 * 7) I gotta say, my most epic moments in S.S. were when I got caught by a watcher in just th wrong order. There was also a time when I was doing the Nayru Trial getting the tear atop the Lanayru Mining Facility, a Gaurdian came so close to ending my proggress that I almost peed myself..yeesh....
 * 8) No contest. These things are actually pretty terrifying. Jedimasterlink (talk) 07:43, July 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * 9) The Guardians are scary as anything!! When you set them off it's the scariest part of the game by far!!! They look awesome, there are several different types, and the silent realms are one of the best parts of Skyward Sword. Easy choice. TimboJimbo User talk:TimboJimbo 14:54, July 23, 2012 (GMT)

Anonymous votes

 * 1) Despite the fact that I recently replayed the DS games and had a blast just going around and defeating Phantoms, I just remember the music that played as these guys were chasing you and... What? It fit perfectly with the feeling. Also, Phantoms (and that ridiculous puzzle with the lava and the Arrow Orbs, too) made the Tower of Spirits what it is. Read: annoying to no end.
 * 2) Guardians are awesome and I love Skyward Sword.
 * 3) I honestly almost had a heart attack the first time i stepped in waking water. The music made me jump and all of a sudden everything was chasing me. I've never playe other game too. And I luved the fling ones with scimitars.


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Votes for Phantom

 * 1) Phantoms can't fly and are easier so they get my vote.  Green   Rupee  17:55, July 22, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Although I hate Phantoms, I haven't gotten to that part in Skyward Sword. Plus, you can play as one.--Kingkillerbee (talk) 21:36, July 22, 2012 (UTC)

Anonymous votes

 * 1) I AM ZERO!!! Oh gosh don't make me choose! I would say that Gaurdians are stronger, and they definetly are more suspensful,but you never got to use weapons against them, so you wouldn't know if they really are stronger. Plus when they notice you, you can easily outrun them, and phantoms aren't sleeping on the job. Plus I like the minigames with the phantoms, and it was a bit more fun than the silent realms. Don't get me wrong, Silent Realms were fun and all, but yeah...
 * 2) My usual pity vote for the losing side, sans a half-clever comment, cause I really hated PH.


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Peanut Gallery
Was it not as bad this week?
 * It's definitely a step up. Jedimasterlink (talk) 07:43, July 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * Yay! – Jazzi  ( talk ) 11:54, July 23, 2012 (UTC)

I am happy it no longer comes up as a box you have to expand. Much easier to read in my opinion. User talk:TimboJimbo


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Week 167: Bokoblin Base vs. Crescent Island
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 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-seventh showdown of magic in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! I'd get ready before our combatants of this week gang up on you!
 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-seventh showdown of magic in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! I'd get ready before our combatants of this week gang up on you!

In the tan corner we have a large base filled with many enemies of the same breed. After being captured and having your items stolen, THIS. IS. THE. BOKOOOOOOOOBLIIIIIIIN BAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE!

In the purple corner we have a large island appearing in the present AND the past. With a small village to the east, the hero must retrieve his items which were stolen by Tokay. THIS. IS. CRRRRRRREEEEEEEESCEEEEEEENT IIIIIIIISLAAAAAAAAAAND!

Now before we get off CRUISE CONTROL, LLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET RRRRRRRRRRRRRREADYYYYYYYY TO RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLE!!!
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Votes for Bokoblin Base

 * 1) Chucking bombs at Bokoblin watchtowers was pretty awesome. — Ceiling   Master  22:41, July 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Sneaking around the Bokoblin Base was a very unexpected part of Skyward Sword for me. It added another dimension to Eldin Volcano and I find it more fun that the stealth in Wind Waker and other games. Also Skyward Sword is my favourite Zelda game.  - TimboJimbo User talk:TimboJimbo
 * 3) *Sigh* Well, I hated Skyward Sword, but I've never played Wind Waker. So, I feel like I have to vote for the one I played. AWWW YEA! (talk) 19:07, July 17, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Having boulders flung at you was somewhat enjoyable.  Green   Rupee  17:11, July 19, 2012 (UTC)

Anonymous votes

 * 1) I personally enjoyed sneaking around the Bokoblin Base and re-aquiring your gear, and it really makes you appericiate your sword.
 * 2) Re-aquiring your gear was fun.
 * 3) It was a nice change of pace from the rest of the game....until you get Fi back, anyway.
 * 4) However much I dislike fire places, this part of Skyward Sword was a nice surprise. I haven't played The Wind Waker either.
 * 5) I would love to try Wind Waker but never got it. this was one of my favourite Skyward Sword moments You know stealthaly killin' bokoblins and all that jazz.Plus I didn't use my slingshot much before this.
 * 6) I've always loved the stealth sections in games, it really provides a good challenge, and I really feel like im in the game. It makes me feel really suspenseful and is just epic. Oh and to you guys who keep talking about Wind Waker, Cresecent Island is from Oracle of Ages, just thought I'd clear that up.
 * 7) As always, I'm goin' with my instincts. And these here instincts told me to vote over here. Also, if I hadn't read some of the other votes, I wouldn't even know what game Crescent Island is from (but I was pretty sure it was from one of the Oracle games). And I did really enjoy this section of the game.


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Votes for Crescent Island

 * 1) Crescent Island, to me, is one of the best realized settlements in Zelda. You really feel this place has a history, and you get to help it prepare for future changes to come. And the whole losing your items and getting them back bit was pretty satisfying... once it was through, that is. While I did welcome the unexpected gameplay change of losing your items in Skyward Sword, as a whole it felt like padding, and stealth elements have been implemented into Zelda to much better effect than this. The fact that I was so dead tired of the Eldin Volcano area at that point didn't help. -- Auron  Kaizer  !  21:47, July 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Bokoblin Base was cool and I liked the implementation of stealth elements (though like AK says, they've been done better before), but Crescent Island was just better crafted. Where Bokoblin Base's collect-a-thon was very linear and each item had only a couple uses, Crescent Island was extremely dynamic, what with the multiple pathways, acquisition of an entirely new item, and the great Shovel/Power Bracelet/Roc's Feather switcheroo that takes place. Bokoblin Base was more of a glorified stealth section, whereas Crescent Island was a long, satisfying puzzle.  Xykeb   Yvolix   Zraliv  22:38, July 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) I don't really like stealth sections in games. --Kingkillerbee (talk) 05:53, July 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) All around better. --EveryDayJoe45 (talk) 03:05, July 17, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) I can't actually comment on Crescent Island, but I can say that the Bokoblin Base helped prove that rehashing an area to artificially lengthen the game is a bad idea. Jedimasterlink (talk) 08:00, July 17, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) I found Skyward Sword ' s rendition of a stealth-themed location rather dull when compared with that of the Crescent Island. –  Wattz  2000  15:43, July 17, 2012 (UTC)
 * 7) While I've never played this game, and Skyward Sword is my favorite in the series so far, Bokoblin Base was probably the worst part of the Eldin region, which was the worst of the 3. I mean, the dragon really didn't do that much, at least the other 2 had personalities.  Ike  21:01, July 19, 2012 (UTC)

Anonymous votes

 * 1) Oh yeah!!!
 * 2) What to me was the worst part of the bokoblin base, was the anti-climactic ending. You found this item, you found that item, well here is a chest that gives you all of the remaining items because by now you have collected so many, we don't want to progam all different chests for it, that would only take longer and make more sense.. This should be at the beginning of the game, where you actually find a new item, you can use to blast the bokoblins (like a bow and arrow, which doesn't blast, but would help a lot). I didn't even like Skyward Sword that much.. Especially the trial's in the silent realms, but that's for another Temple of Courage.
 * 3) Although I've never played Skyward Sword, I always loved Crescent Island. Both areas had the same problem, with Link's items being stolen, but I thought that Crescent Island was a lot cooler because of the time concept, having to travel back and forth to grow the vines. Although it was REALLY tedious having to do that I thought it was really fun.


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Peanut Gallery
I never noticed till today how bad I am with the introductions. – Jazzi  ( talk ) 21:10, July 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Poor Jazzi, this isn't even your worst attempt. -- Auron  Kaizer !  21:47, July 15, 2012 (UTC)
 * Which makes it worse. I don't even remember my worst attempt. I'm really hoping I get better at it. And soon. – Jazzi  ( talk ) 22:06, July 15, 2012 (UTC)

AWW YEA! I hope you know "Crescent Island" is not from The Wind Waker... – Jazzi  ( talk ) 19:26, July 17, 2012 (UTC)

The lack of intelligence in which game Crescent Island is in is really sad. – Jazzi  ( talk ) 12:36, July 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * Jazzi, that might be my fault as I was comparing Bokoblin Base to other stealth sections, including WW. Now it seems to have blown up quite a bit. I can edit my piece if you want. User talk:TimboJimbo
 * I think it's less you and more that people just see the word "island" and automatically assume "Wind Waker". Either way, people should be able to tell it's not that purely based on the image, though.  Xykeb  Yvolix   Zraliv  17:56, July 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * It's probably because people think of Crescent Moon Island when they hear Crescent Island.--Kingkillerbee (talk) 05:43, July 22, 2012 (UTC)


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Week 166: Error vs. Secret Moblin
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 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-sixth showdown of magic in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! Our combatants this week are on CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL and before you doubt their reputation, we'll let you see them now!
 * style="width: 100%; background: #DDDDDD; padding: 5px; text-align:center;" colspan="6"|LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLADIES AND GENTLEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! It's time for the one hundred and sixty-sixth showdown of magic in the TEMPLE. OF. COOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAGE! Our combatants this week are on CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL and before you doubt their reputation, we'll let you see them now!

In the blue corner we have a villager from the Town of Ruto. He allows you to enter an isolated palace. When met he is a man of few words, THIS. IS. ERROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!

In the pink corner we have a secret man helpful friend(?) who resides in a cave. Is he the only one, or are there more of his kind? Although it's a secret, THIS. IS. SEEEEECREEEEETTT MOOOOOOOOOBLIIIIIIN!

Now before we get off CRUISE CONTROL, LLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET RRRRRRRRRRRRRREADYYYYYYYY TO RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLE!!!
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Votes for Error

 * 1) When I was trying to play through Zelda II, I encountered ERROR and flipped out, it was quite exciting. So yeah, voting for the infamy.
 * 2) The Secret Moblin gave me money, but Error gave me a special kind of shattering insight into my mind without which I would be a drastically different person today, for better or worse. Money can't buy me love, but temporary psychoses, yeah. It worked for Charlie Sheen, at least. Lastly, I would lik-ERRORERRORERRORERRORERROR01000101 01010010 01010010 01001111 01010010 --Auron  Kaizer !  00:36, July 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) For the record, I don't have these games. I think Error was so famous since it was just very random and funny for a game that is usually regarded as difficult. Kingkillerbee (talk) 21:56, July 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) Banter between my friends and I about how he got this name is priceless. AWWW YEA! (talk) 17:59, July 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) Hate moblins. 'Nuff said. --Amythistfire (talk) 01:13, July 4, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) I feel incredibly bad for this man. His name is Error, so what? As human beings we should be trying to accept others for who they are, despite the silliness of names or looks or otherwise. I vote for Error only because he's a good man who takes care of things when things need to be taken care of. God bless this man and his family. Kapodaco! (talk) 03:43, July 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 7) The Secret Moblin's quote has had more recognition from Nintendo, being more prevalent throughout the series. Here is a vote for the underrated one. --EveryDayJoe45 (talk) 18:37, July 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * 8) Error should win. (talk)
 * 9) In a time where NPC's were as cryptic as cross words Error was the lone man who stood out from the rest by being helpful and to the point. He did what he needed to giving all the information Link needed with no riddles or twists. That is why I vote for Error, not because of his name but because of his purpose. A man who choose a name that could be remembered for a time when his knowledge was needed. Oni Dark Link 23:20, July 11, 2012 (UTC)
 * 10) I am ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!! 100% Although I never played the game, I've seen him in a fan-made wario game (but with a twist)— CandD (talk) 23:36, July 11, 2012 (UTC)

Anonymous votes

 * 1) You gotta think IT'S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY. or I AM ERROR. well guess what...I AM ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 * 2) Why am I voting over here? Well, IT'S A- Ahem. I fully and completely trust my instincts that told me to vote here, and I don't think they are in ERR- Alright, don't throw those tomatoes at me, I didn't finish the phrases... And no, this isn't me going with the flow; the comments on this side just pushed me in this direction and I couldn't bring myself to make a pity vote.
 * 3) I am Error.


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Votes for Secret Moblin

 * 1) Secret Moblin, because he hides under bushes DevaGolgotha (talk) 22:57, July 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * 2) Have...2..vote....4...Rupees. Green  Rupee  18:14, July 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * 3) I think I'm gonna have to vote for this, because his line was in Skyward Sword.  Ike  02:53, July 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * 4) I know you look scary, but that doesn't matter. My name is Link, three years old. Would you like to be friends? --Hydropanda (talk) 15:37, July 7, 2012 (UTC)
 * 5) The Secret Moblin's line is found in multiple other games, while "I AM ERROR" is only found in one that I know of. &mdash;Ceiling  Master  15:52, July 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * 6) I don't really have a preference one way or another, so to keep things interesting, I'll vote this way to keep the score tied (for now). Jedimasterlink (talk) 06:07, July 10, 2012 (UTC)
 * 7) The Secret Moblin is mentioned in almost all of the LoZ games, while Error is just a weird step-child in a weird step-child of a game. This is my first post!!! TimboJimbo

Anonymous votes

 * 1) I'm voting for this Moblin, but why is a secret to everybody!
 * 2) It's a everybody to secret!
 * 3) Wow that's tough.
 * 4) secret moblin because, IT'S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY
 * 5) The Secret Moblin is mentioned in almost all of the LoZ games, while Error is just a weird step-child in a weird step-child of a game.
 * 6) Secret Moblin. Adventure of link sucked.
 * 7) I really liked Error, but the Secret Moblin gives Link rupees just for dropping in and saying hello. One heck of a nice guy!


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Peanut Gallery
Honestly, the colors need major(a) work, I haven ever had that hard of a time with the colors. And the introduction... might be too little.

"In the blue corner is a masked we have a villager from the Town of Ruto." Delete this comment when its fixed. --Amythistfire (talk) 01:39, July 4, 2012 (UTC)
 * Not that hard to remove it yourself. Of course, we don't need the introduction all spaced out. Jazzi  02:23, July 4, 2012 (UTC)

Hey, now the votes are flipped. 5 user votes and 3 anon votes for Error, and 3 user votes and 5 anon votes for the Secret Moblin! Well, I for one didn't expect it to turn out like this. Expectations. I have none. Anonymous (Talk) 13:25, July 6, 2012 (UTC)


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