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| + | The '''Sword Beam''' is a maneuver often utilized by [[Link]] wherein, when he is at full health, an attack with his [[sword]] will result in a beam of light streaking out and striking anything in its path. It is useful for when one does not wish to engage in close quarters combat or use ammunition like [[arrow]]s. At times, it can be utilized with any blade; at others, only special blades like the [[Master Sword]] will create a Sword Beam when swung. This depends on the game. |
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| + | There are two known variations, the first being a straight beam that is actually shaped like the blade of the sword it springs from. This is the most common variation, appearing in {{LOZ}}, {{AOL}},{{LA}}, {{OOS}}, {{OOA}}, {{FSA}}, {{TMC}}, and {{PH}}. |
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| + | The other, rarer variation, appears as a circular swirl of propelled sparkles, has thus far only appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' , ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' after you get all four [[elements]]. |
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| + | A related maneuver is known as the [[Peril Beam]], which works exactly the same, except the beam is shot out while only one [[Heart Container]] remains filled, not while at full health. This variation is only found in The Minish Cap. |
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| + | [[File:Beam_Attack_Beta.jpg|frame|right| A beta screenshot of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', showing Link shooting a beam attack]] |
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| + | *Thus far, the Sword Beam has only appeared in the 2D Zelda games, with one possible exception. The sword beam was supposedly going to be in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', but it was scrapped; the discs of light released from [[Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link's]] sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are suspiciously similar to the Sword Beam, and possibly the move's sole 3D appearance. |
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| + | *The sword beam in {{FSA}} does not result as a function of Link's full health, but as an extra Four Sword power after Link gains 2000 [[Force Gem]]s in a particular stage, fully enabling the sword to banish evil. |
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| + | *Interestingly, even though the Sword Beam appears in the familiar blade-shaped variation in ''The Minish Cap'', the [[Four Sword]]'s curse-breaking maneuver is visually identical to the swirl variation despite working completely differently. |
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| + | *In [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|TV series]], the Sword Beam is the only attack which Link performs with his sword, other than using it to parry. Presumably this is because at the time cartoons could not depict graphic weapon violence, so a magic beam was seen as a softer alternative. |
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| + | * The sword beam that was in the pre-release development period of Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time can be found in the Ocarina of Time Debug ROM's gameplay_keep. |
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| + | * It is possible that the sword beam may have been acquired at the [[unicorn fountain]] because they were both removed from the final game and also the sword beam seems as if it would use magic which would make sense if it were learned at the unicorn fountain. |
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Revision as of 20:58, 26 November 2009
The Sword Beam is a maneuver often utilized by Link wherein, when he is at full health, an attack with his sword will result in a beam of light streaking out and striking anything in its path. It is useful for when one does not wish to engage in close quarters combat or use ammunition like arrows. At times, it can be utilized with any blade; at others, only special blades like the Master Sword will create a Sword Beam when swung. This depends on the game.
There are two known variations, the first being a straight beam that is actually shaped like the blade of the sword it springs from. This is the most common variation, appearing in Template:LOZ, Template:AOL,Link's Awakening, Template:OOS, Template:OOA, Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, and Phantom Hourglass.
The other, rarer variation, appears as a circular swirl of propelled sparkles, has thus far only appeared in A Link to the Past , Four Swords and in The Minish Cap after you get all four elements.
A related maneuver is known as the Peril Beam, which works exactly the same, except the beam is shot out while only one Heart Container remains filled, not while at full health. This variation is only found in The Minish Cap.
Trivia
A beta screenshot of Ocarina of Time, showing Link shooting a beam attack
- Thus far, the Sword Beam has only appeared in the 2D Zelda games, with one possible exception. The sword beam was supposedly going to be in Ocarina of Time, but it was scrapped; the discs of light released from Fierce Deity Link's sword in Majora's Mask are suspiciously similar to the Sword Beam, and possibly the move's sole 3D appearance.
- The sword beam in Four Swords Adventures does not result as a function of Link's full health, but as an extra Four Sword power after Link gains 2000 Force Gems in a particular stage, fully enabling the sword to banish evil.
- Interestingly, even though the Sword Beam appears in the familiar blade-shaped variation in The Minish Cap, the Four Sword's curse-breaking maneuver is visually identical to the swirl variation despite working completely differently.
- In TV series, the Sword Beam is the only attack which Link performs with his sword, other than using it to parry. Presumably this is because at the time cartoons could not depict graphic weapon violence, so a magic beam was seen as a softer alternative.
- The sword beam that was in the pre-release development period of Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time can be found in the Ocarina of Time Debug ROM's gameplay_keep.
- It is possible that the sword beam may have been acquired at the unicorn fountain because they were both removed from the final game and also the sword beam seems as if it would use magic which would make sense if it were learned at the unicorn fountain.