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The Great Spin Attack,(TMC)[1] also known as the Hurricane Spin,(FS | TWW)[2][3] Hurricane Spinning Attack,(FSA)[4] and Highest Technique,(TMC)[5] is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview[]

When Link performs a Great Spin Attack, he can spin multiple times, prolonging the use of a regular Spin Attack and causing far more damage. It also leaves Link invincible to most attacks; however, it causes him to become dizzy and vulnerable to enemy attacks for a few seconds after being used, unless he collides with an obstacle during the attack. In The Wind Waker and the Game Boy Advance version of A Link to the Past, this powerful maneuver consumes Magic. A version of this move is first displayed by Ralph when he is practicing sword fighting with Link in the ending credits of Oracle of Ages.[6]

A similar attack is also utilized by Zant when he is fought in the Palace of Twilight in Twilight Princess; he is also left stunned after prolonged use,[7] although when nearing death he will sometimes randomly alternate between this attack and his double vertical slice attacks.[8] The attack is also performed by Stalblind in A Link Between Worlds, during the second phase of the battle.[9]

Game How to Obtain How to Perform
The Wind Waker Must bring 10 Knight's Crests to Orca on Outset Island.[10] Must charge Link's sword until it glows yellow.[3]
A Link to the Past/Four Swords Obtained after collecting the ten Medals of Courage via the extra mission in Four Swords and then completing the Lumberjack's Riddles. Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time.
Four Swords Anniversary Edition Obtained after completing the Hero's Trial. Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time.
Four Swords Adventures Collecting 2000 Force Gems to empower the Four Sword in the current stage. Must hold the B-Button until the sword flashes for a second time and Link holds the sword backwards.
The Minish Cap Taught to Link by Swiftblade I in the southwest side of Castor Wilds.[11] Must tap the sword button repeatedly after performing a Spin Attack.[12]
Phantom Hourglass Must complete the Phantom Hourglass Trading Sequence to obtain the Swordsman's Scroll.[13] Must use a Spin Attack three times in a row.[14]
Spirit Tracks Learned after obtaining 20 stamps and talking to Niko, who will give Link one of the Swordsman's Scrolls.[15] Must use a Spin Attack three times in a row.[16]

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
JapanJapanese大回転斬り (Dai Kaiten Giri)[17]
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References

  1. "You learned the secret Great Spin Attack fighting technique! This is it! At last! The ultimate sword technique!" — N/A (The Minish Cap)
  2. "You have cleared the Hero's Trial and learned the Hurricane Spin! Press the B Button repeatedly during a sping attack to do continuous Hurricane Spins!" — Stage Select (Four Swords Anniversary Edition)
  3. 3.0 3.1 "You learned the Hurricane Spin! Hold [B] to build up your power, then release it to perform a whirling attack with your blade. Remember, it consumes magic power." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
  4. Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 28
  5. "Dude... I don't think you're even ready to train here! Come back when you have learned the highest technique of the sword!" — Greatblade (The Minish Cap)
  6. ZeldaAdventures, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Ending Credits, YouTube.
  7. Hazey A, Usurper King ZANT Boss Fight - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, YouTube.
  8. Hazey A, Usurper King ZANT Boss Fight - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, YouTube.
  9. BossBattleChannel, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Boss 8 - Stalblind, YouTube.
  10. "The Knight's Crest... It is the symbol of a courageous knight... But not just anyone can gather them... No! It takes a soul who possesses not only power, but wisdom and courage as well! Any courageous soul who gathers ten of these crests can learn a powerful new sword technique!" — Orca (The Wind Waker)
  11. "Though my body may perish, I am still the true master swordsman of Hyrule... Swiftblade the First, Spirit of the Swordsman! If you train with me, I will teach you skills that are out of this world!" — Swiftblade I (The Minish Cap)
  12. "Great Spin Attack - Perform a Spin Attack...and hit the button repeatedly!" — N/A (The Minish Cap)
  13. "You got the Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, [Link]!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  14. "Do a spin attack three times to execute a great spin attack!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  15. "You got the Swordsman's Scroll! Memories of veteran swordsmen flow through it. You can now perform the great spin attack, Link!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  16. "Do a spin attack three times to execute a great spin attack!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  17. "大回転斬りをマスターした!
    B Buttonを押して気合をてタメ放とう!
    " — N/A (A Link Between Worlds)
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