Din's Fire is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Location and Uses[]
Ocarina of Time[]
Din's Fire is obtained from the Great Fairy of Magic near Hyrule Castle in Ocarina of Time.[2] To reach her, Link as a child must use a Bomb in a wall located right after a sign with "Dead end" written on it.
When used, the magic spell based on the Goddess Din makes the Hero of Time summon a dome of Fire around his body that expands outward, affecting anything in its range, and therefore it can be used for combat.[3] When used near Torches, it effectively lights them. Din's Fire drains 6 Magic Points with each use, similar to Farore's Wind.
Unlike Farore's Wind or Nayru's Love, Din's Fire is the only Spell among the three necessary to complete the game; It is required to simultaneously light the Torches at the entrance to the Shadow Temple, opening the way into the Temple. Inside the Temple, Din's Fire must be used to incinerate a spiked, wooden wall trap that threatens to crush Link in a certain room. The Boss Key of the Shadow Temple becomes available upon destroying it. It is also needed to continue the Light Barrier room in Ganon's Castle where one has many Torches.
Other Appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. Melee[]
- See SmashWiki's articles on Din's Fire for more information.
In the Super Smash Bros. Melee, Din's Fire is Zelda's side special move. Its function here is completely different from how Link used it originally. When performed, Zelda shoots a small fireball from her hands, which can travel long distances in a straight or curved line. It can be controlled with the control stick or D-pad while holding the special attack button. When releasing the special attack button, the fireball explodes. The more distance Din's Fire travels, the stronger the explosion.[4]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]
The fireball from Din's Fire travels much faster in Super Smash Bros. Brawl than in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It also detonates much quicker and does more damage the further the fireball travels. It cannot be reflected, but still can be absorbed by moves such as the PSI Magnet and the Oil Panic. If Zelda is hit before the fireball is activated, it will fly to its maximum range, then detonate. This can be compared to Super Smash Bros. Melee, where the attack simply vanishes.
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, Din's Fire appears as an Attack Badge in the Bazaar's Badge Market. When purchased for a Warrior, it increases the rate that the Special Attack Gauge fills for that particular Warrior.[5] It appears in three iterative Badge qualities: bronze, silver and gold; each providing a stronger effect than the one prior.
One of the attacks that Zelda can execute with her Rapier is summoning a giant, blazing hemisphere. This, joined with her two other attacks resembling Farore's Wind and Nayru's Love, appears to be a reference to Din's Fire. The dome is similar to the one from Ocarina of Time.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Cadence of Hyrule[]
Din's Fire appears as a special offensive ability unique to Zelda. It can be randomly obtained from Cadence in one of the caves she appears in, with her claiming that she had found a monster holding onto it. Once acquired, Zelda can then use it to deal explosive damage to enemies and objects, including cracked walls to reveal caves at the cost of Stamina.[6] The spell also deals fire damage, allowing her to burn stumps and braziers without the use of a Torch or Fire Arrows.
Trivia[]
- Though Din's Fire doesn't appear in The Wind Waker, its name is inscribed on the base of Din's statue in Hylian on Northern Triangle Island.
- The Din's Fire spell is useful in the challenging Sub-Boss battle against Dark Link in the Water Temple, as the foe is completely unable to defend against the magical attack, similar to the Megaton Hammer during his near-transparent stage, always landing hits. This trick, however, is discouraged among some fans as it is believed to be a cheap way to defeat him.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | ディンの炎 (Din no Honō) (OoT)[7] | Same as English. |
 | FrenchEU | Feu de Din (OoT3D)[8] | Din's Fire |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery[]
Ocarina of Time[]
Adult Link using Din's Fire to destroy the spiked walls in the Shadow Temple
Child Link obtaining Din's Fire in Ocarina of Time 3D
Hyrule Warriors[]
Zelda casting a spell reminiscent of Din's Fire from Hyrule Warriors
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Zelda using Din's Fire from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Zelda using Din's Fire from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Zelda using Din's Fire in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Candence of Hyrule[]
Sprite of Din's Fire from Cadence of Hyrule
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 121 (OoT)
- ↑ "Welcome Link! I am the Great Fairy of Magic! I will give you a magic spell. Please take it." — Great Fairy of Magic (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You can use Din's Fire not only to attack but also to burn things!" — Great Fairy of Magic (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Din's Fire, her explosive side special, can be guided up and down and has a greater blast if the button is held." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)
- ↑ "Makes the Special Attack gauge fill slightly faster." — N/A (Hyrule Warriors)
- ↑ "Din's Fire
Press to create a fireball. Use it again to detonate the fireball, dealing damage to adjacent squares, at the cost of stamina." — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 150
- ↑ "Feu de Din (dépense magique : élevée)
Sotilège invoquant le pouvoir de la déesse Din afin de créer une puissante aura de feu destructrice." — Inventory (Ocarina of Time 3D)
to create a fireball. Use it again to detonate the fireball, dealing damage to adjacent squares, at the cost of stamina." —