Energy Gauge

The Energy Gauge is a game mechanic from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. A horizontal purple-colored meter located in the lower left corner of the upper screen, it is what powers the usage of a majority of Link's available actions. The gauge's allotted energy may be extended with the aid of a Stamina Scroll.

Almost every action that can be performed with an item drains a certain amount of energy from the gauge. When the gauge reaches zero, it must recharge for a little while before items become usable again. If a given action will fully deplete the meter, the action will proceed regardless of whether the remaining energy matches up with the number of energy units said action usually drains. The gauge is restored gradually when inactive; however, it may be filled instantly by picking up purple decanters found in various places.

When used in conjunction with merging, the gauge will continually drain at a steady pace. If Link has not exited merge mode on his own volition before the meter is fully drained, he will be forcibly ejected onto whatever is directly below him, be it safe ground, water, or a pitfall. It is when Link learns how to merge that the Energy Gauge is first displayed in the interface and becomes part of the gameplay, as no items that make use of it can be obtained before this point.