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| + | |name = Rat |
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| + | |image = [[File:Rat.png]] |
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| + | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'' |
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| + | |habitat = Dark areas |
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| + | |weapon = Any |
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| + | }} |
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| + | '''Rats''' are minor enemies. They relatively easy to defeat, and are found in many ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' dungeons. They seem to have an affininity for [[Rupee]]s, and are also possibly related to [[Real Bombchu]]s. |
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| + | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | ==Canon Appearances== |
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| + | [[File:Rat TWW.png|left|150px|A Rat from ''The Wind Waker'' caught running up a wall.]] |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| + | Rats, as in real life, are shadow-dwelling creatures, preferring dank, dungeonous sewers, wall holes, and even dark rooms in comparison to light-filled areas. First appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', these weak rodents have changed much over the course of the series, though only in behavior; in respect to their appearance, little has differed since their first iteration. Speaking of physicality, the only rats that do not cater to the ''A Link to the Past'' look are two variations seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', both of which have more feral appearances, however, the [[Shadow Vermin]] looks a bit more squid-like, a facet of their appearance that is most likely based in their exposure to [[Twilight]]. Rats, since the beginning, have been devious creatures, known to steal and drop [[Rupee]]s while running about or upon defeat, carry [[Key]]s necessary to progress, and toss bombs at unsuspecting victims, the latter of which is most common in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', rightly called [[Bombchu]] and [[Real Bombchu]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>{{cite|These creatures attack spontaneously and attempt to steal Rupees. The ones that carry bombs around are apparently known as Bombchu.|Nintendo Gallery Figurine|The Wind Waker}}</ref> Providing the rats with nutrition, such as [[All-Purpose Bait]], will turn the Rats in ''The Wind Waker'' into benign creatures; they will politely share some of their wares with Link, whether it be a necessary key or some common pickup item like [[arrow]]s or [[bomb]]s. Otherwise, they will run into Link, spilling his wallet all over creation. However, this type of wholesome nutrition is not the case with the Rats from ''Twilight Princess'', as they are usually found in cellars and in [[Arbiter's Grounds]] feeding off of skulls, a trait not familiar to the rats seen in previous titles. |
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| − | File:Linkloz.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' |
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| − | File:LinkPotion.png|Link drinking [[Potion#Water of Life|Life Potion]] |
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| + | {{figurine|TWW|Rat|Habitat: Forsaken Fortress<br>Favorite Food: All-Purpose Bait<br>These creatures attack spontaneously and attempt to steal Rupees. The ones that carry bombs around are apparently known as Bombchus.|[[File:Rat Figurine.png|120px]]}} |
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| − | File:LinkMapLoZArt.png|Link from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:Links-Inventory.png|Link with his inventory from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:Link-Shooting-a-Sword-Beam.png|Link shooting a sword beam from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:Link-Tossing-Boomerang-at-Octorok.png|Link attacking an octorok from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:LinkImpa.png|Link and [[Impa]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:LinkZeldaLoZArtwork.png|Link and [[Princess Zelda]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:LinkZeldaTriforceLoZArt.png|Link and Princess Zelda from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:LinkBombsLoZArt.png|Link from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:Linkcrouchedloz.png|Link from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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| − | File:Link_LOZ_with_items.png|Official art of Link fully laden with equipment |
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| − | File:Aolink.jpg|Link from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' |
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| − | File:AoL Link.png|Transparent version of the previous image. |
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| − | File:ALttP Link Slash.png|Link getting ready to attack in ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:Linkalttpr.png|Link, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link Block.png|Link blocking an attack, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link Bow.png|Link using the bow, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link Dash.png|Link dashing, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link Fall.png|Link falling, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link.png|Link, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:ALttP-FS Link Slash.png|Link attacking, from the remake of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:Link LA.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' |
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| − | File:LA - Spin Attack.png|Link getting ready to use the Spin Attack, from ''Link's Awakening'' |
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| − | File:LA Link.png|Link from ''Link's Awakening'' |
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| − | File:LA Link 02.png|Link in ''Link's Awakening'' |
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| − | File:LA - Flippers.png|Link from ''Link's Awakening'' using [[Zora's Flippers]] |
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| − | File:In the Dungeon.jpg|Link from ''Link's Awakening'' exploring a dungeon |
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| − | File:Adult Link.png|Adult Link in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' |
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| − | File:OoT Link Portrait.png|Adult Link in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Linkposeoot.png|Adult Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Link Jumping.png|Adult Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' using [[Auto Jump]] |
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| − | File:Link Bow.png|Link using the [[bow]] in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Spin Attack Ocarina of Time.png|Link using the [[Spin Attack]] in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Adult Link Attack.png|Link artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Adult Link Stance.png|Link artwork from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Link Jump Attack.png|Link using the jump attack in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Adultspinattack.gif|Link attacking, from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Link Ocarina 2.png|Adult Link playing the Ocarina of Time |
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| − | File:Young Link.png|Young Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Younglinkstance.png|Young Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Young Link Slingshot.png|Young Link using the Slingshot, from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Young Link Navi.png|Young Link with [[Navi]] in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:MM Link.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' |
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| − | File:Linktatlmm.png|Link and Tatl from ''Majora's Mask'' |
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| − | File:MM Link Attack.png|Link in ''Majora's Mask'' |
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| − | File:MM Link Razor Sword.png|Link in ''Majora's Mask'' |
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| − | File:MM Link Goron Mask.png|Link with the Goron Mask in ''Majora's Mask'' |
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| − | File:Fierce Deity Link.png|[[Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]] |
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| − | File:Deku Link.png|[[Deku Link]] |
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| − | File:Zora Link.png|[[Zora Link]] |
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| − | File:Goron Link.png|[[Goron Link]] |
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| − | File:OoA Link.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' |
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| − | File:OoS Link.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' |
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| − | File:Oracle Series Link.png|Link from the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' series]] |
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| − | File:OoX Link Slash.png|Link from the ''Oracle'' series |
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| − | File:Oracle Series Link Shield.png|Link using the [[shield]], from the ''Oracle'' series |
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| − | File:Oracle Series Link Slingshot.png|Link using the [[slingshot]], from the ''Oracle'' series |
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| − | File:WW Link 2.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link 3.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link 4.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link 5.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link 6.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link 7.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW - Spin Attack.png|Link using the [[Spin Attack]] from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:Linkfairy.png|Link being healed by a [[fairy]] from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link Rope.png|Link swinging from a [[Rope (Object)|rope]] in ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:WW Link Tuner.png|Link using the [[Tingle Tuner]] from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:3D WW Link.png|Link in ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:Herowinds.jpg|Artwork of Link and Zelda ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | File:FSA Link.png|Link in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' |
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| − | File:FS Link.png|Links in ''Four Swords Adventures'' |
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| − | File:Link ezlo.jpg|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' |
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| − | File:TMC Link Capless.png|Link without his cap from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:TMC Link.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' |
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| − | File:TMC Link 04.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:TMC Link 07.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:TMC Link 06.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Minish Link.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Minish Link 02.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Minish Link 03.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Link-Ezlo-Cherry.png|Link and [[Ezlo]] alongside a cherry. |
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| − | File:Link jar.png|Link using the [[Gust Jar]] from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:PegasusBootsTMC.png|Link using the [[Pegasus Boots]] from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Capless Link Figurine.gif|Capless Link Figurine |
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| − | File:Ezlo and Link Figurine.gif|Link, holding the [[Cane of Pacci]], and [[Ezlo]] |
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| − | File:Chuchuboss.jpg|Link and [[Ezlo]] in the [[Deepwood Shrine]] |
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| − | File:Link and Ezlo.png|Link and [[Ezlo]] in the [[Cave of Flames]] |
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| − | File:Helmasaurs TMC.jpg|A [[Helmasaur]] attacking Link in the Cave of Flames |
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| − | File:TMC Link Mole Mitts.png|Link using the [[Mole Mitts]] from ''The Minish Cap'' |
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| − | File:Link and Boss Key.png|Link and [[Ezlo]] in the [[Temple of Droplets]] |
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| − | File:Darkhyrulecastle.jpg|Link and [[Ezlo]] fighting a [[Darknut]] in the [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] |
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| − | File:TP Link Concept.png|Very first ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' Link art |
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| − | File:TP Link 02.png|Link from ''Twilight Princess'' |
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| − | File:TP Link 03.png|Link from ''Twilight Princess'' |
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| − | File:TP Link 04.png|Link from ''Twilight Princess'' |
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| − | File:Ordon Link.png|Link from his [[Ordon Village|Ordon]] clothes |
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| − | File:PH_Scene_1-2.png|[[Link]] and [[Linebeck]] in ''Phantom Hourglass'' |
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| − | File:ST Link.png|Link from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:ST Link 3.png|Link from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:ST Link Zelda.png|Link, accompanied by [[Princess Zelda]] in ''Spirit Tracks''. |
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| − | File:ST Link Whirlwind.png|Link using the [[Items in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks#Whirlwind|Whirlwind]] from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:ST Link Boomerang.png|Link using the [[Boomerang]] from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:ST Link Whip.png|Link using the [[Items in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks#Whip|Whip]] from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:SpiritPipes.png|Link playing the [[Spirit Flute]] from ''Spirit Tracks'' |
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| − | File:Link and Bow.png|Link using the [[Bow]] from ''Spirit Tracks''. |
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| − | File:Wiiart.jpg|Link as seen in the leaked artwork of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' from E3 2009. |
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| − | File:Link SS.png|Link from ''Skyward Sword'' |
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| − | File:Link SS 2.png|Link from ''Skyward Sword'' |
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| − | File:Link SS 3.png|Link from ''Skyward Sword'' |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Variations== |
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| − | ==Non-Canon Appearances== |
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| + | ===Ghost-like Rats=== |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| + | [[File:Rat Figurine.png|right|160px]] |
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| − | File:Soulcalibur2.jpg|Link in ''[[Soul Calibur II]]'' |
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| + | The Arbiter's Grounds also acts as the home to yet another rat variant in ''Twilight Princess'': zombie-like rodents known as [[Ghoul Rat]]s. These ghostly rats cling onto Link and stunt his mobility, and prevent him from jumping off of the edges of a platform. When they cling onto Link as a [[Wolf Link|wolf]], [[Midna]] will squirm around wildly. The ghoul rats can only be seen and destroyed when using Link's wolf senses. A spin attack can be used to remove them off of Link. Likewise in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', an extra-terrestial rat form exists as well, but only at the game's finale, during the fight with [[Malladus]]. In Malladus' first phase, [[Chancellor Cole]] attacks Phantom Zelda with ghostly rats that tend to home in on her or circle around her. If one of these rats hits Zelda, Cole will take control of her, forcing Zelda to attack Link. |
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| − | File:SC2 Link.png|''Soul Calibur II'' art of Link |
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| − | File:Linkdemo.jpg|Link as he appeared in a demo for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] |
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| − | File:SSBM Link.png|Link in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' |
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| − | File:Link-Front.png|In Game Picture of Link in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' |
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| − | File:LCT Link.png|Link from ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'' |
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| − | File:Linkcopy.png|Link in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' |
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| − | File:Brawltoonlinkrender.png|Toon Link in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' |
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| − | File:Link Nintendo Adventure Books 2.png|Link as depicted in the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]] |
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| − | File:Link Nintendo Adventure Books 3.png|Link as depicted in the Nintendo Adventure Books |
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| − | File:Link_Riruto.jpg|Link as he appears in the manga ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oath of Lilto|Oath of Lilto]]'' |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Rats of ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''=== |
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| − | ==Other Appearances== |
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| + | In the Zelda spin-off, ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', [[Tingle]] will encounter three kinds of rats. At the [[Hometown Prairie]] and the [[Sunshine Seashore]], the Green Rat and the Big Green Rat can be found. Once they are defeated, Tingle can receive the [[Bone]]. The Big Green Rat is aggressive, while the Green Rat is not. The Black Rat can be found in the [[Cape Treasure]] and the [[Pirate Hideaway]]. This is an aggressive animal and it won't yield an item once defeated. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *Small [[Lizard]]s are the mirror image in the [[Dark World]] of the rats in ''A Link to the Past''. |
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| + | *[[Syrup]] and [[Crazy Tracy]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' are the only two characters with rodents in their house. [[Witch's Hut|Syrup's Shop]] and Crazy Tracy's are both located in [[Koholint Prairie]]. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| − | File:Wwadult.jpg|Early designs for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', includes Adult Link never put in the game |
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| − | File:Link_evo.jpg|The different Links throughout the ''Zelda'' games |
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| − | File:EvolvingLink.jpg|An official poster from Nintendo depicting Link's many different depictions throughout history. |
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Revision as of 09:49, 16 September 2010
Template:Enemy Rats are minor enemies. They relatively easy to defeat, and are found in many Zelda dungeons. They seem to have an affininity for Rupees, and are also possibly related to Real Bombchus.
Characteristics
Rats, as in real life, are shadow-dwelling creatures, preferring dank, dungeonous sewers, wall holes, and even dark rooms in comparison to light-filled areas. First appearing in A Link to the Past, these weak rodents have changed much over the course of the series, though only in behavior; in respect to their appearance, little has differed since their first iteration. Speaking of physicality, the only rats that do not cater to the A Link to the Past look are two variations seen in Twilight Princess, both of which have more feral appearances, however, the Shadow Vermin looks a bit more squid-like, a facet of their appearance that is most likely based in their exposure to Twilight. Rats, since the beginning, have been devious creatures, known to steal and drop Rupees while running about or upon defeat, carry Keys necessary to progress, and toss bombs at unsuspecting victims, the latter of which is most common in The Wind Waker, rightly called Bombchu and Real Bombchu in Majora's Mask.[1] Providing the rats with nutrition, such as All-Purpose Bait, will turn the Rats in The Wind Waker into benign creatures; they will politely share some of their wares with Link, whether it be a necessary key or some common pickup item like arrows or bombs. Otherwise, they will run into Link, spilling his wallet all over creation. However, this type of wholesome nutrition is not the case with the Rats from Twilight Princess, as they are usually found in cellars and in Arbiter's Grounds feeding off of skulls, a trait not familiar to the rats seen in previous titles.
Variations
Ghost-like Rats
The Arbiter's Grounds also acts as the home to yet another rat variant in Twilight Princess: zombie-like rodents known as Ghoul Rats. These ghostly rats cling onto Link and stunt his mobility, and prevent him from jumping off of the edges of a platform. When they cling onto Link as a wolf, Midna will squirm around wildly. The ghoul rats can only be seen and destroyed when using Link's wolf senses. A spin attack can be used to remove them off of Link. Likewise in Spirit Tracks, an extra-terrestial rat form exists as well, but only at the game's finale, during the fight with Malladus. In Malladus' first phase, Chancellor Cole attacks Phantom Zelda with ghostly rats that tend to home in on her or circle around her. If one of these rats hits Zelda, Cole will take control of her, forcing Zelda to attack Link.
Rats of Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
In the Zelda spin-off, Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, Tingle will encounter three kinds of rats. At the Hometown Prairie and the Sunshine Seashore, the Green Rat and the Big Green Rat can be found. Once they are defeated, Tingle can receive the Bone. The Big Green Rat is aggressive, while the Green Rat is not. The Black Rat can be found in the Cape Treasure and the Pirate Hideaway. This is an aggressive animal and it won't yield an item once defeated.
Trivia
- Small Lizards are the mirror image in the Dark World of the rats in A Link to the Past.
- Syrup and Crazy Tracy from Link's Awakening are the only two characters with rodents in their house. Syrup's Shop and Crazy Tracy's are both located in Koholint Prairie.
Gallery
- Secret Passage.jpg
Link leads Zelda through the Secret Passage filled with Rats in A Link to the Past
- RatALttP.gif
A Rat sprite from A Link to the Past
- Ratty.gif
Two tiny Rats from Phantom Hourglass
References
- ↑ "These creatures attack spontaneously and attempt to steal Rupees. The ones that carry bombs around are apparently known as Bombchu." — Nintendo Gallery Figurine (The Wind Waker)
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