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Template:Infobox Frame This page documents the various items of weapons in Breath of the Wild. This includes the various kinds of weapons, including Swords, Clubs, Spears, Magic, Bows, Arrows, and Hammers.

Summary

Each of the Weapons in Breath of the Wild can usually be picked up from various Creatures and Enemies depending on what they're carrying. Often you can find Weapons hidden here and there, or in Shrines throughout Hyrule.

Swords

This article is about the recurring items named "Sword". For other Swords, see Sword (Disambiguation).

Swords,(TLoZ | LA | TFH | BotW)[1][2][3] also known as Fighter's Swords,(ALttP)[4] are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and uses

The Legend of Zelda

First appearing in The Legend of Zelda, the Sword can be obtained in a Cave accessed from the starting screen. Inside, Link finds an Old Man who tells him to take the Sword because it is dangerous to travel alone.[5] The Sword has two additional color variants which appear when Link wears either the Blue Ring or the Red Ring. The Sword can damage almost every enemy, but it is one of the weakest items in the game. However, the Sword can be replaced by the White Sword and then the Magical Sword, which each deals twice the damage of its predecessor. A Sword that is designed like a rapier is depicted on the Title Display of the game. It is not confirmed to be any of the Swords that can be obtained in the game.

A Link to the Past



A Link to the Past Manual Description
A Link to the Past logo
Sword
The sword has four potential levels of power. You can see what level your sword is currently at by looking at the number next to the sword symbol on your Sub Screen. Your first goal is to obtain the Master Sword, which is power level two.
A Link to the Past & Four Swords Manual Description
A Link to the Past & Four Swords logo
Sword
There are four levels of power. The damage your sword does increases with each level.

The Fighter's Sword is given to Link by his Uncle along with the Fighter's Shield as he enters Hyrule Castle. Link uses the Fighter's Sword until he obtains the Master Sword.

During the credits, Link's Uncle is shown using the Fighter's Sword again.

Link's Awakening

Link's Awakening Manual Description
Link's Awakening logo
Sword
This trusty blade is your main weapon. You can use it to attack enemies or cut the grass. Rumor has it that there is a more powerful Sword hidden on Koholint Island.

The Sword in Link's Awakening is the first Sword that Link can obtain. It is from Link's previous adventures and has his name engraved on it.[6] Link finds it on Toronbo Shores shortly after waking up after his crash on Koholint Island. By bringing 20 Secret Seashells to the Seashell Mansion, Link can replace it with the Level 2 Sword.[7][8]

By holding his Sword out, Link can move while he keeps facing the same direction.[9] If Link then releases his Sword, he will perform a Whirling Blade attack,[10] which deals more damage than a regular Sword blow.[11]

Link can also hit walls with his Sword to determine whether or not they can be destroyed using Bombs.[12]

Tri Force Heroes

The Sword is used by the Links in Tri Force Heroes.[13] It changes appearance when certain outfits are worn, such as the Sword Suit, the Sword Master Suit, the Dapper Spinner, the Hero's Tunic, Ninja Gi, the Spin Attack Attire and the Tri Suit. While wearing the Fierce Deity Armor, the Sword becomes the Fierce Deity Sword. In addition, the Sword becomes a Telescope while wearing Linebeck's Uniform, and a parasol while wearing the Lady's Ensemble.

Breath of the Wild

The Sword in Breath of the Wild can be obtained randomly from a Treasure Chest dropped by scanning The Legend of Zelda Link amiibo with the amiibo Rune. It is described as a Sword that was once wielded by a hero in an ancient age.[3] Its appearance resembles its design throughout the artwork of The Legend of Zelda.

Being made of metal, the Sword will conduct Electricity attract Lightning during Thunderstorms. It will sink if it is dropped in Water, but it can be picked up again and manipulated using the Magnesis Rune. It is also unable to burn when exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate.

In other media

The Legend of Zelda (TV series)

In the "Stinging a Stinger" episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series, Sleezenose offers Link a Sword as a sign of gratitude for having saved him.[14] Although Link first hesitates to trade it in for his Crissword,[15] Sleezenose explains that anyone who carries the Sword is made irresistible to women, especially princesses.[16] This convinces Link and causes him to immediately hand over his old Sword when he hears Princess Zelda screaming for help.[17] When Link finds Zelda, she is being attacked by a Patra.[18] The young hero, confident about his new Sword, faces an incoming Patra, but one beam from the foe breaks the Sword in half and causes Link to collapse from the attack. When he looks up and sees the broken Sword, he realizes that he has been tricked by Sleezenose. Link leaves behind the broken Sword when Ganon appears and captures him.

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link finds his lost Sword at Toronbo Shores after waking up from the shipwreck. During the fight against the Angler Fish, Link breaks the Sword after stabbing the boss on its head.

Spinoff appearances

The Faces of Evil

TFoE Sword Sprite

In The Faces of Evil, the Sword is used as Link's main weapon.[19] As well as being used to fight enemies with, it is also used to pick up dropped items and talk to characters by striking them. In the game's tutorial, the Sword is also referred to as a "Smart Sword", and it is explained that it will not hurt friendly characters but instead encourage them to talk.[20]

Link can later receive a stronger Sword called the Power Sword, which replaces his standard Sword.

The Wand of Gamelon

In The Wand of Gamelon, the Sword is used as Zelda's main weapon.[21] Identically to The Faces of Evil, it is also able to pick up items and encourage characters to talk, in addition to fighting enemies with. The Sword is also referred to as a "Smart Sword" in the game's tutorial.[22]

As in The Faces of Evil, Zelda can later find the stronger Power Sword. It replaces her standard Sword.

Trivia

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseソード (Sōdo) (TLoZ)[24]
剣 (Ken) (ALttP)[25]
Same as English.
Same as English.
NetherlandsDutchZwaard (TLoZ)[26]Sword
FranceFrenchEUEpée (TLoZ)[27]Sword
GermanyGermanSchwert (LA)[28]
de-niwa:SchwertSchwert (LANS)
Same as English.
Sword
ItalyItalianSpada (LANS)
Latin AmericaSpanishLAEspada (LANS)
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See also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 140 (TLoZ | LA | TFH)
  2. "Sword
    The sword you carried prior to washing ashore on the island.
    " — N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Sword
    A sword once wielded by a hero in an ancient age. When grasped, a strange sense of nostalgia washes over you. Take it when going alone would otherwise be dangerous.
    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  4. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 140 (ALttP)
  5. 5.0 5.1 "IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS." — Old Man (The Legend of Zelda)
  6. "You found your Sword! It must be yours because it has your name engraved on it!" — N/A (Link's Awakening DX)
  7. "I am the spirit of the mansion. I have been waiting for someone to overcome the darkness. Find all the secret shells and go through the gate to receive the ultimate sword!" — Spirit of the Mansion (Link's Awakening DX)
  8. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 129
  9. Link's Awakening manual, pg. 18
  10. "The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?" — Secrets Of The Whirling Blade (Link's Awakening DX)
  11. Link's Awakening manual, pg. 19
  12. "Well that was a surprise! Hey! I'll tell you a secret! Use your sword to poke at dungeon walls... If you hear a hollow clank, you can break the wall with a Bomb!" — Talking Timber (Link's Awakening DX)
  13. "" — Nintendo, ゼルダの伝説 トライフォース3銃士 : 冒険ははるか長い道のり | ニンテンドー3DS | 任天堂, Official Japanese Site (Image), published n.d., retrieved August 23, 2017.
  14. "Say, you're one hot swordsman. Which reminds me, I have just the gift for you for saving my life." — Sleezenose (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 9)
  15. "Gee, I don't know. It's been a pretty good sword." — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 9)
  16. "Yes, but this sword is much better. For instance, it makes whoever carries it irresistible to ladies. If you know what I mean. [...] ESPECIALLY princesses." — Sleezenose (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 9)
  17. "It's a deal! Oh boy!" — Link (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 9)
  18. "Eeh! Get away from me, you stupid Patra! Link! Link! Where are you?" — Princess Zelda (The Legend of Zelda TV Series, Episode 9)
  19. "The Sword Attack by pressing Button One to strike enemies. It is rumored that hidden in Koridai are ways to make your sword fire deadly Power Blasts." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 3)
  20. "Luckily, I brought my Smart Sword. It won't hurt anyone friendly. In fact, it makes them talk!" — Link (The Faces of Evil)
  21. "The Sword Attack by pressing Button One to strike enemies. It is rumored that hidden in Gamelon are ways to make your sword fire deadly Power Blasts." (The Wand of Gamelon manual, pg. 4)
  22. "Luckily, I brought my Smart Sword. It won't hurt anyone friendly. In fact, it makes them talk!" — Princess Zelda (The Wand of Gamelon)
  23. "Princess Zelda, it's dangerous to go alone. Take me!" — Impa (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  24. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 18
  25. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 21
  26. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 19
  27. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 19
  28. "Nun hast Du Dein Schwert gefunden und bist froh, den Namen [Name] darauf zu lesen!" — N/A (Link's Awakening, German version)

Clubs

Clubs

Spears

Spears

Magic

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Zelda using Divine Magic

Zelda using Divine Magic

Magic is a supernatural force present throughout the The Legend of Zelda series.[1] Magic allows its users to perform spells or special attacks capable of many different things, be they benevolent or otherwise. Certain objects are enhanced by Magic or otherwise magical.[2] The properties, origins and general understandings of Magic remain uncertain.

Forms and Uses

The Legend of Zelda

Magic in The Legend of Zelda can be directly used by Link through the usage of the Magical Rod which allows him to shoot out beams similar to those shot by Wizzrobes. With the addition of the Book of Magic these beams can be enhanced to leave flames in their wake.[3] Unlike later games, the usage of Magic isn't regulated by a Meter or Stamina. Multiple other items, namely the Magical Sword, Magical Shield, Magical Boomerang and Magical Key, are implied to be bespelled in some manner.

The Adventure of Link

Magic was first featured prominently in The Adventure of Link.

Known magic-users

Many individuals from a variety of races are able to utilize Magic in some capacity.

Hylians

Hylians are capable of performing Magic due to their "magic-infused blood”, although not all decide to delve into its use. The royal family of Hyrule, especially the queens and the princesses due to their connection with the Goddess Hylia, have great sacred magical powers of their own which are amplified by the use of the Triforce.[citation needed]

Gerudo

Gerudo are shown to be capable of wielding Magic. Although it is to a lesser extent than some other residents of Kingdom of Hyrule, at least a few different Gerudo have been able to proficiently wield magical abilities. The Twinrova witches Koume and Kotake use Magic almost constantly, as they fly on broomsticks and cast spells seemingly with no effort despite their old age. Ganondorf, as well as his beastly porcine form, have also been extremely capable of powerful Magic in their appearances throughout the series. On the more benevolent side, the Gerudo Champion Urbosa was capable of wielding lightning or electricity at will, an ability that she passes on to Link after she dies in the Calamity.

Gorons

Although few Gorons have been shown to be capable of Magic usage so far, a notable exception to this rule is the Goron Champion Daruk, who before his death was able to generate a protective force field around him at will. This ability was passed on to both his grandson, Yunobo, and after Divine Beast Vah Rudania is cleansed of Ganon's influence, Link.

Zora

The Zora have not showcased quite so abundant an amount of magical ability as the Hylians, but they do seem to possess some inherent magical qualities. For example, in all games featured in the Downfall Timeline, the Zora appear as almost reptilian fish-monsters, which have the ability to shoot fireballs from their mouths. In other appearances, they do not seem to be able to use magic at all, except for a few key individuals. Mipha, Princess of the Zora in the Era of the Wild, possessed a healing ability that she used to heal anybody in need when she was alive. Unfortunately, during Ganon's siege of Kingdom of Hyrule, she was killed by Waterblight Ganon, her spirit trapped within Divine Beast Vah Ruta for one hundred years. When Link cleanses the Divine Beast of Ganon’s influence, she passes her healing ability along to him. In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Sidon displays the ability to control water and shape it into sharks.

Rito

Although the Rito have only appeared two times in the series thus far, they do seem to at least associate with Magical beings. In The Wind Waker, they live under Valoo on Dragon Roost Island. When the Rito reach maturity, they are deemed worthy to climb up the mountain and ask Valoo for their wings. Valoo will grant their wish and give them the ability to fly on most occasions, although when he is greatly agitated by something, such as Gohma gnawing on his tail, he will become too enraged to grant the Rito's wishes. In Breath of the Wild, the Rito appear to be inherently much more bird-like in nature than their The Wind Waker counterparts, eliminating the need to ask any sort of divine creature for wings. However, during the Era of the Wild, Revali seemingly developed his own technique to create an updraft of air independent of local weather. This technique appears to be using Magical to operate, as it is impossible for him to create such a focused and powerful surge of wind with simply his own wings. He passes this ability on to Link after the hero cleanses his Divine Beast, Vah Medoh, of Ganon's evil influence. In the Guardian of Remembrance DLC for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Tulin displays a similar ability that he dubs "Tulin's Tornado".

Twili

The Twili are said to master a powerful shadow Magic. Not only did they create the Fused Shadow,[citation needed] an incredibly powerful Magical artifact, but are often seen using Magical attacks with ease. For example, Princess Midna is able to conjure Magical energy attacks at will with seemingly no strain or discomfort whatsoever.

Humans

While humans do not possess magical talent like the Hylians, it has been proven that there are human tribes that are born with magic and the ability to infuse it into clothing.Lady Maud and her sister Madame Couture are clear examples of magic-wielding humans, as both are exceptionally powerful witches who can imbue their powers into the clothing or embroidery they create, capable of granting magical powers or bringing them to life.

Zonais

The Zonai, like the Hylians, possess a highly strong magical talent, considering that, like the Hylians, they are a race quite close to the Gods, most of their magical abilities come from magic stones which were granted to them by the Gods.King Rauru and Mineru are the two most outstanding zonais in the art of magic, being very powerful sorcerers capable of even facing Ganondorf.

Demons

Demons are powerful supernatural entities made of dark magic and negative energy, which allows them to use magic easily, generally using it for harmful or destructive purposes.

Sages

The Sages are a powerful order of Magical beings that serve to protect all of Kingdom of Hyrule against evil. Sages come from many races, which may or not be able to wield Magic. If they come from a Magic-wielding society, Sages are given powers superior to those of their brethren. If they do not come from an inherently Magic-proficient society, they are seemingly bestowed Magical powers.[citation needed]

Magic Types

Divine Magic

ALBW Triforce Artwork

The triforce, the greatest symbol of divine magic

Divine Magic is the magic used by the deities of the universe of The Legend of Zelda, it is the most powerful magic of all since it has the ability to create and grant life out of nothing.

  • Life Infusion: The ability to create life out of nothing, the three Golden Goddesses were able to create the land of Hyrule out of nothing by infusing it with their own powers and Hylia was able to create Fi from her sword.
  • Purification: the ability to purify something or someone and free it from evil energies.
  • Wish Granting: The ability to grant any wish.
  • Power Granting: The ability to give some of your own power to those you deem worthy.
  • Reality Warping: Deities can warp and rewrite reality to their liking.

Users

Gods

Hylians

Zonais

Elemental Magic

OoT Twinrova Artwork 2

Twindrova a powerfull elemental witch

Magic that gives the ability to manipulate and create natural elements, usually defensive spells and incantation.

  • Pyrokinesis:the ability to create and manipulate fire and launch powerful balls and bursts of concentrated fire.
  • Cryokinesis:the ability to generate and manipulate ice, being able to conjure blizzards and shoot ice bolts to freeze and paralyze.
  • Electrokinesis: The ability to generate and conjure bolts and bolts of lightning to knock down and paralyze.
  • Umbrakinesis: The ability to create and manipulate shadows and darkness.
  • Hidrokinesis:The ability to create and manipulate water for different purposes such as summoning waves, shooting water beams, or even solidifying water into different shapes like sharks or spears.

Users

Gerudos

Zoras

Demon Magic

BotW Calamity Ganon Artwork

Ganon a powerful demon made of demonic magic

Also known as dark magic, it is the magic that all the demons of the franchise use, it is magic used with the sole purpose of causing pain and destruction in its path.

  • Curse: The ability to cast curses on places, objects and people with the purpose of hurting them.
    • Petrification: transforming other beings into stone.
    • Paint Transformation: The ability to turn beings into paintings.
    • Cursed Reincarnation: Doom certain people to meet and suffer in their future lives
  • Possession: The ability to possess bodies against one's will.
  • Spirit Imprisonment: the ability to imprison spirits of the dead.

Users

Cloth Magic

TFH Lady Maud Third Phase Artwork

Lady Maud, a powerful tailor witch

This type of powerful magic is practiced mainly by human magicians who combine their magical abilities with their skills in knitting and sewing.

  • Magical Clothes: It is clothing created and infused with magic which, depending on the type of outfit, grants many different powers.
    • Elemental Power: There are suits that can grant elemental powers such as the ability to manipulate water, fire, or ice.
    • Empowerment: Magic-infused suits are also capable of amplifying weapons and abilities one already possesses such as a suit that allows you to swim in lava or throw larger spheres of fire.
  • Cursed Clothing: The ability to curse clothing and cause the wearer to suffer misfortune.
    • Cursed Leggings: enchanted leggings which stick to the victim making them look ugly as well as being unable to remove.
  • Magic Embroidery: This magic can make all objects created from embroidery come to life and do the creator's bidding.
    • Creation of cloth monsters: create monsters made of cloth with powers.

Users

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapanese魔法の力 (Mahō no Chikara)[4]Magic Power
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See Also

References

  1. "Among those living in the light, interlopers who excelled at magic appeared. Wielding powerful sorcery, they tried to establish dominion over the Sacred Realm." — Lanayru (Twilight Princess HD)
  2. "You received the legendary Wind Waker! By using this magical conductor's baton, you can borrow the power of the gods!" — [[]] (The Wind Waker)
  3. "Magic wand
    This is the wand that Wizzrobe uses. Wave it to let loose magical spells. What's more, if Link picks up the Magic Book and learns some new spells, he can chant some fiery spells and send out flames.
    " (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 26)
  4. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 32

Bows

This article is about the recurring weapon. For the fashion accessory, see Ribbon.

Bows,(TLoZ | ALttP | LA | FS | FSA | TMC | PH | ST | SS | ALBW | TFH | HW)[1][name reference needed] also known as Hero's Bows,(MM | TWW | TP | HWL)[1][2] and Fairy Bows,(OoT)[1] are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and uses

The Bow allows Link to fire Arrows as its main ammunition, allowing him to snipe enemies and faraway objects such as Switches.[3] Arrows are the most important aspect of the Bow, considering they are the projectiles needed for it to function properly. Unlike the Bow, which must be equipped to use, Arrows are automatically drawn upon its use. Some games feature varieties of Arrows, such as Fire Arrows and Bomb Arrows, which usually must be equipped to the Bow in order to be used.

Being a staple item in The Legend of Zelda series, the Bow is almost always found in a Dungeon. The item is typically guarded by a Mini-Boss in 3D installments of The Legend of Zelda series. In 2D installments, the Bow can shoot Arrows at any cardinal direction, while in the 3D installments, the Bow instead switches to a first-person view and can fire Arrows at any angle. Since its debut, the Bow has been expanded to be equipped with and fire other varieties of Arrows, such as the Fire Arrows and Ice Arrows, among a few others.

The Bow of Light is a recurring upgraded form of the Bow, which fires Arrows of sacred light. The Crossbow is a variant of the regular Bow, which instead fires Arrows from a wide angle, and has only appeared in ambiguous and non-canon media.

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Description
The Legend of Zelda logo
Bow, and wooden and silver arrows
Link can use them only if he has both the bow and an arrow. For each arrow Link shoots, he loses one ruby. Oh, by the way, there are some enemies that can be disposed of using only the bow and arrow. So be alert!

In The Legend of Zelda, the Bow is found in Level 1 of the First Quest and in Level 5 of the Second Quest. In order to use the Bow, Link must purchase an Arrow from a Shop for 80 Rupees.[4] After Link has done so, he will be able to shoot the Bow by consuming one Rupee per Arrow shot.[5] The Bow and Arrow deals 2 damage to enemies that can be inflicted by them. Pols Voices are weak to Arrows and will be defeated by them in one hit. Gohmas can only be defeated with the Bow and Arrow.[6] Link can also shoot Silver Arrows from the Bow, which must be used as the final blow on Ganon to destroy him.

A Link to the Past

A Link to the Past Manual Description
A Link to the Past logo
Bow
The bow is a powerful weapon that can be found in the first palace, but you need arrows to use it. Arrows sometimes appear when you defeat an enemy and sometimes they are hidden in pots. There is a rumor that somewhere in Hyrule you can a silver bow and arrow of even greater strength.
A Link to the Past & Four Swords Manual Description
A Link to the Past & Four Swords logo
Bow
This is a powerful weapon, but you can only use it when you have arrows.

In A Link to the Past, the Bow is found in the Eastern Palace. Arrows are now introduced as ammunition items, allowing the Bow to fire Arrows without using Rupees. The Bow is a powerful weapon whose Arrows inflict piercing damage to most enemies, making it a stronger weapon than the starting Sword. In some situations it is the only weapon that can damage certain enemies, namely the Eyegores. Aside from attacking enemies at a distance, it can also be used to hit and activate Switches that are out-of-reach. While mostly used to solve puzzles, the Bow is also necessary to defeat Ganon by shooting a Silver Arrow when he is weakened.

The Bow is also used to play the Shooting Gallery game in the Village of Outcasts.

Link's Awakening

Link's Awakening Manual Description
Link's Awakening logo
Bow
The Bow allows you to attack distant enemies. You can use the Bow only if you have arrows, so always keep an eye on the number of arrows you have left. If you run out of arrows, you can get more at shops.

In Link's Awakening, the Bow is not found in any dungeon but is instead bought from the Town Tool Shop in Mabe Village for 980 Rupees, making it one of the most expensive items in The Legend of Zelda series. It can, however, simply be stolen. The Bow becomes available once Link has bought the Deluxe Shovel from the store. Like the Bow in A Link to the Past, the Bow is able to inflict heavy damage onto most enemies, and in some cases is one of the very few items that can damage certain enemies, such as the Armos who are normally invincible to the Sword. Despite its usefulness, the Bow is not actually required up to a certain point. It becomes necessary to shoot at a cyclops statue in Turtle Rock to make a Key drop.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, the Bow is called the Fairy Bow.[7] It is found in the Forest Temple, awarded after Link defeats the three Stalfos. As an item obtained when Link is an adult, it cannot be used in the past as a child. As in previous games, the Bow is used to snipe enemies as well as objects such as switches, especially Eyeball Switches. The Bow is also used to engage the first three Poe Sisters in combat by firing Arrows at their portraits, although they do not actually require the Bow to be defeated. The Bow can also be used to fight Phantom Ganon, although it is not necessarily required either. The Bow becomes necessary to fight Ganon at his castle by shooting Light Arrows at him when he is stunned.

Ocarina of Time introduces horseback archery, in which Link can ride Epona and fire Arrows while galloping along. This method of archery is used to great extent in hunting Big Poes in Hyrule Field, which can only be attacked by shooting Arrows at them while riding Epona, as they will vanish if Link attempts to approach them himself. Link must also ride Epona to participate in the Horseback Archery Range near the Gerudo Fortress, where Link must shoot at targets while Epona automatically gallops along the track.

Another Shooting Gallery game can be played in Kakariko Village when Link is an adult and he is even provided a Bow to use if he does not already have the Fairy Bow. The prize for winning the game is a larger Quiver. However, Link will only be rewarded 50 Rupees if he is using a rented Bow.

Ocarina of Time also introduces three new Arrows that the Bow can be equipped with: the Fire Arrow, Ice Arrow, and the aforementioned Light Arrow. These Arrows produce different effects when shot, making the Bow more versatile and useful in defeating certain enemies and solving puzzles. These Arrows must first be equipped to the Bow to be used.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, the Hero's Bow is found in the Woodfall Temple, guarded by a lone Dinolfos. The Bow is required to solve puzzles and defeat certain enemies and mini-bosses, including Gekko, the Wizzrobes, Mad Jelly, and Eyegores. As in Ocarina of Time, Link obtains the Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows to equip his Bow with, all of which are found in the subsequent temples.

Horseback archery returns in Majora's Mask, made possible by riding Epona once Link has retrieved her. Horseback archery plays a less significant role in Majora's Mask as it is not required to complete anything, although it can be used as a strategy to fend off the Ghosts at Romani Ranch during the night of the First Day.

The Bow can also be used to play a variety of archery games found throughout Termina. It is used to play the Shooting Gallery games found in East Clock Town and the Southern Swamp, as well as the archery game sponsored by the Swamp Tourist Center, in which Link must shoot at Koume's hanging target without actually shooting her. A fourth target-shooting game is provided in Honey and Darling's Shop, although the Bow is not necessarily required to play it.

Four Swords



Four Swords Manual Description
Four Swords logo
Bow and Arrows
Press the A Button to nock an arrow and release the button to shoot the arrow. Press and hold the A Button longer to build up power in the Bow—you can then shoot a more powerful volley.

In Four Swords, the Bow can be obtained as a temporary item in certain areas of Stages. It handles similarly to how it behaved in A Link to the Past.

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, the Hero's Bow is found in the Tower of the Gods. The Bow is used to shoot targets such as Eyeball Switches to activate doors and platforms. Some enemies, such as Beamos and Gohdan, can only be defeated using the Bow. Link also receives the Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows during his quest. Unlike previous games, The Wind Waker implements such Arrow varieties right into the Bow itself as modes, so that Link can easily and instantly switch between any of them (by use of the R-button) without needing to go into any subscreens beforehand.

The Bow is also used to play a shooting mini-game with the Fishman, provided Link has already had a portion of his Sea Chart filled. The game requires Link to shoot Arrows at the Fishman to help relieve his body aches.[8]

During the final battle against Ganondorf, Princess Zelda uses Link's Bow to cover for him by shooting Light Arrows at Ganondorf, stunning him and allowing Link to strike him with the Master Sword.

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures Manual Description
Four Swords Adventures logo
Bow
Fire arrows at your enemies. Press and hold the A Button and then release it to fire a high-speed arrow.
Lev. 2
Tap the A Button to fire three rapid shots. The time that you have to hold the A Button is shorter than that for the normal high-speed arrow.

In Four Swords Adventures, the Bow appears as a temporary item in certain Stages, similarly to Four Swords. It is most often used to solve certain puzzles, but can also be used to attack enemies from afar. The Links can also upgrade their Bow by presenting it to a Great Fairy at her fountain, which she will raise to Level 2 - a stage at which not only gains the power to charge Arrows, but also can shoot an array of three Arrows at a time, instead of the standard one.[9]

The Minish Cap

The Minish Cap Manual Description
The Minish Cap logo
Bow and Arrows
A powerful weapon that enables you to pick off enemies from afar. Watch your supply of arrows, though!

In The Minish Cap, the Bow is found in the northwestern section of Castor Wilds. Link obtains it by shrinking to Minish size and entering a small hole beyond a puddle of water, where he fights a group of five Mulldozers that relinquish the Bow once defeated. The Bow is used to defeat enemies and activate Switches, most notably the wall-mounted Eyeball Switches. It is also required to fight Eyegore Statues, which are initially inactive and will only move once an Arrow is shot into their eye. Unlike previous games, the Bow is not nearly as powerful as it once was and the upgraded Four Sword is usually stronger in most circumstances.

Link can also get his Bow upgraded to shoot Light Arrows, provided if he does so before traveling to the Palace of Winds. Once Link has Fused Kinstones with Strato at Hyrule Town, he will be able to enter the Home of the Wind Tribe via a portal. Link must then use the Gust Jar to remove a ghost from Gregal, curing him of his possession and preventing his death. When Link later revisits him, he will receive the Light Arrows. The upgrade allows Link to charge his Bow by holding the button it is equipped to, which will allow it to shoot stronger Light Arrows.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, the Hero's Bow is kept in the Goron Mines. It is the treasure of the Gorons and once belonged to the hero of legend.[10][11] The item is guarded by the Goron Dangoro, who suspects that Link has come to steal the weapon.[12] After being defeated, Dangoro realizes that Link has come to save Darbus and allows him to take the weapon so that he can save the Goron patriarch. While Link cannot obtain specialized Arrows in this game, he can combine his Arrows and Bombs together to create explosive Bomb Arrows.

The Hawkeye can be used in conjunction with the Bow as a sniper scope, which adds a crosshair for better aim. The Hawkeye can be purchased in Malo Mart after playing a target-shooting game with Talo and Malo in Kakariko Village.

As in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Link can also fire the Bow while riding Epona. This is used to great extent while escorting Telma and her wagon through Hyrule Field, as Bulblin archers will attempt to set fire to the wagon with Fire Arrows from afar and Kargaroks disrupt the journey by dropping explosives to scare Telma's horse. Horseback archery is also used to fight King Bulblin when he is encountered at the Great Hylian Bridge during the escort; Link must fire Arrows at the weak points in his armor to proceed.

During the penultimate fight against Ganondorf, Princess Zelda calls upon the Spirits of Light to receive the Light Arrows and aids Link with her own Bow by shooting at Ganondorf to stun him while on horseback. This allows Link to close in on Ganondorf without interference and strike him with the Master Sword.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, the Bow is found in the Temple of Courage. The Bow is used differently in this installment, as the stylus and touch screen are dominantly used during all aspects of gameplay. Unlike the manual aiming and shooting of the Bow as seen in previous titles, the Bow is shot simply by tapping the touch screen with the stylus in the direction of a target or at the target itself. A line may also be drawn from Link to the target to better aim and shoot an Arrow; even if the line does not reach the target in question, Link's vision range will increase, revealing targets previously concealed by the borders of the normal game screen. As in previous games, the Bow is used mainly to snipe enemies and far off objects, especially Eyeball Switches. Arrow Orbs are used to redirect Arrows to whichever direction they are pointing at, by shooting an Arrow into the orb. These Orbs allow Link to strike objects that are obscured at an angle.

The Bow is also used to play a target-shooting game at Molida Island.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, the Bow is obtained at the Fire Temple. The Bow uses the same control scheme as in Phantom Hourglass, by using the stylus and touch screen to aim and fire an Arrow. Arrow Orbs return and are again used to redirect Arrows to other directions.

An upgrade to the Bow, called the Bow of Light, is obtained at the Sand Temple after the defeat of Skeldritch. The Bow is able to charge its Arrows and fire bolts of sacred light, producing a stronger attack. It was once used by the Spirits of Good against the Demon King Malladus, and Link and Zelda are urged to find it as a means of driving his spirit from Zelda's body.[13] Aside from shooting stronger Arrows, the Bow plays a pivotal role in the final battle against Malladus. After reconnecting her spirit with her body, Zelda takes the Bow of Light and uses it to stun Malladus in Cole's body, allowing Link to strike him.

The Pirate Hideout features a target-shooting game in which Link must shoot at the Miniblins with the Bow to rescue a Goron child trapped in the hideout.

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, the Bow is kept at the Sandship and obtained after defeating LD-002G Scervo. The Bow is utilized by pulling back the Nunchuk, similarly to how one would pull back the string of a bow. By holding the C-button on the Nunchuk, Link can shoot an Arrow by releasing said button. However, the A-Button can be pressed instead of using the aforementioned method, although it takes longer for the Arrow to charge up. Normal enemies can be shot with the Bow as well as items that can be knocked off of trees. Dropped items from enemies (such as Hearts) can also be shot with an Arrow, causing them to stick in the side of walls. Doing so will allow Link to reclaim the Heart as well as the Arrow.

Link can also upgrade the Bow at the Skyloft Bazaar's Scrap Shop for a fee, which increases its range and strength.

Upgrades

UpgradeDescriptionMaterialsCostLocation
SS Iron Bow Icon
Iron Bow
Increased power and range.SS Tumbleweed Icon × 3 Tumbleweeds
SS Evil Crystal Icon × 1 Evil Crystal
SS Monster Claw Icon × 3 Monster Claws
SS Eldin Ore Icon × 2 Eldin Ores
Cost50 RupeesScrap Shop
SS Sacred Bow Icon
Sacred Bow
Further increased power and range.SS Tumbleweed Icon × 5 Tumbleweeds
SS Evil Crystal Icon × 2 Evil Crystals
SS Lizard Tail Icon × 3 Lizard Tails
SS Goddess Plume Icon × 1 Goddess Plume
Cost100 RupeesScrap Shop
SS Iron Bow Icon
Iron Bow
DescriptionIncreased power and range.
MaterialsSS Tumbleweed Icon × 3 Tumbleweeds
SS Evil Crystal Icon × 1 Evil Crystal
SS Monster Claw Icon × 3 Monster Claws
SS Eldin Ore Icon × 2 Eldin Ores
CostCost50 Rupees
LocationScrap Shop
SS Sacred Bow Icon
Sacred Bow
DescriptionFurther increased power and range.
MaterialsSS Tumbleweed Icon × 5 Tumbleweeds
SS Evil Crystal Icon × 2 Evil Crystals
SS Lizard Tail Icon × 3 Lizard Tails
SS Goddess Plume Icon × 1 Goddess Plume
CostCost100 Rupees
LocationScrap Shop

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the Rented Bow can be rented from Ravio's Shop. It is the first item that Ravio rents to Link, initially for free so he can enter the Eastern Palace. Afterwards the Bow can be rented for a fee of 10 Rupees,[14] followed by 50 Rupees once the Eastern Palace is cleared. Like Ravio's other rented items, Link will lose the Bow if he collapses during battle, in which Ravio's bird Sheerow will appear to recollect the Bow, forcing Link to rent the item again. Once Link obtains all three Pendants of Virtue, he will be able to purchase the Bow to keep for 800 Rupees. The Bow is used similarly in past 2D Zelda games, but now no longer uses ammunition and instead uses Energy to fire Arrows.

The purchased Bow can be upgraded to the Nice Bow by Mother Maiamai once Link has rescued at least ten lost Maiamais. This Bow fires an array of three Arrows at once.

Link is also given the Bow of Light by Zelda during the last phases of the final battle against Yuga Ganon, when he merges into the wall. This Bow is unique as it allows Link to fire Arrows when he has wall merged, which becomes necessary to distract Yuga to strike him from behind.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, the Bow appears in certain Levels as an item the Links can use for the duration of that Level, similarly to those in Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures. The Bow is used identically to the one from A Link Between Worlds, as it uses Energy instead of actual ammunition to launch Arrows. The Bow is often used in solving puzzles; some unique puzzles require the Links to form a Totem so that the top Link can fire an Arrow at a target. This can also be used as a strategy in fighting enemies who are stacked on top of each other. The Kokiri Clothes can be worn to upgrade the wearer's Bow, allowing it to shoot an array of three Arrows at once.

The Bow is acquired by all three Links in the first Level of Tri Force Heroes, the Deku Forest. It then appears in Buzz Blob Cave (three Bows), Moblin Base (two Bows), Forest Temple, Hinox Mine, Fire Temple, Training Ground, Palace Noir, Floating Garden, and Sky Temple (one Bow per Stage). They also appear in the Forest Zone, Flooded Zone, Fortified Zone, Shadow Zone and Baneful Zone of the Den of Trials, as well as the Coliseum's Woodlands and The Ruins arenas.

Breath of the Wild

BotW Bow Icon

Bows are no longer a singular item in Breath of the Wild, but an entire class of weapons with varying stats that Link can equip. As such, Bows can be found much earlier and more easily than in previous games. However, Bows have a Durability system and will break after repeated uses. To counteract this, several Bows can be carried and switched between as needed. Different types of Arrows, such as Fire Arrows, can also be obtained and used with Link's currently equipped Bow.

Some bows, like the Lynel Bow and Forest Dweller's Bow, shoot multiple arrows. Most shoot three arrows, although the Duplex Bow shoots two and a randomly occurring item bonus allows some bows to shoot five arrows. Multiple-shot bows do not consume multiple arrows. Two additional types of bow, the Phrenic Bow and the Golden Bow, allow the player to zoom in and gain a clearer view of the area they are aiming at when the bow is used. This effect also increases the range of the bow's shots, allowing Link to hit targets that are further away then would otherwise be possible.

A slow-down effect will occur when Link aims with a Bow while airborne. While aiming, Link's Stamina will be drained quickly and he will not be able to aim once it runs out. Link can stop the slow-down effect by pulling out the Paraglider or canceling it by pressing the B button twice.

Link can carry a maximum of thirteen Bows after completing upgrades with Hestu.[15]

List of Bows

Bow Compendium No. Strength Durability Range Description
BotW Bow of Light Icon
Bow of Light
319/324 100 100 500 Princess Zelda gave you this bow and arrow for the battle with Dark beast Ganon. When wielded by the hero, it fires arrows of pure light strong enough to oppose the Calamity.
BotW Wooden Bow Icon
Wooden Bow
320/325 4 20 20 This wooden bow may not be the most reliable for battling monsters, but it is excellent for hunting small animals.
BotW Traveler's Bow Icon
Traveler's Bow
321/326 5 22 20 A small bow used by travelers for protection. It doesn't do a lot of damage, but it can be used to attack foes from a distance.
BotW Soldier's Bow Icon
Soldier's Bow
322/327 14 36 20 A bow designed for armed conflict. Inflicts more damage than a civilian bow, but it will still burn if it touches fire.
BotW Knight's Bow Icon
Knight's Bow
323/328 26 48 20 The sturdy metal construction of this bow offers superior durability, while its lack of firing quirks makes it quite reliable. Once favored by the knights at Hyrule Castle.
BotW Royal Bow Icon
Royal Bow
324/329 38 60 20 In the past, the king of Hyrule presented this bow to only the most talented archers in the land. Its combat capabilities are as impressive as its extravagant design.
BotW Forest Dweller's Bow Icon
Forest Dweller's Bow
325/330 15×3 35 20 The Koroks made this bow for Hylians. It's crafted from flexible wood and uses sturdy vines for the bowstring. Its construction may be simple, but it fires multiple arrows at once.
BotW Silver Bow Icon
Silver Bow
326/331 15 40 20 A bow favored by the Zora for fishing. It doesn't boast the highest firepower, but the special metal it's crafted from prioritizes durability.
BotW Swallow Bow Icon
Swallow Bow
327/332 9 30 40 This bow is a favorite among Rito warriors. The bowstring has been specially engineered for aerial combat, which allows it to be drawn faster than a normal bow.
BotW Falcon Bow Icon
Falcon Bow
328/333 20 50 40 A highly refined Rito-made bow created by a master Rito craftsman. Rito warriors favor it for its superior rate of fire, which helps them excel even further at aerial combat.
BotW Great Eagle Bow Icon
Great Eagle Bow
329/334 28×3 60 40 A bow without equal wielded by the Rito Champion, Revali. It's said Revali could loose arrows with the speed of a gale, making him supreme in aerial combat.
BotW Golden Bow Icon
Golden Bow
330/335 14 60 40 This Gerudo-made bow is popular for the fine ornamentations along its limbs. Designed for hunting and warfare alike, this bow was engineered to strike distant targets.
BotW Phrenic Bow Icon
Phrenic Bow
331/336 10 45 40 A bow passed down through the Sheikah tribe. Concentrating before drawing the string will allow you to target distant enemies as easily as those nearby.
BotW Ancient Bow Icon
Ancient Bow
332/337 44 120 50 This bow is the result of Robbie's research. Ancient Sheikah technology allows it heightened functionality, Arrows fired from it travel in a perfectly straight line.
BotW Royal Guard's Bow Icon
Royal Guard's Bow
333/338 50 20 30 This prototype Sheikah-made bow was designed to fight the Great Calamity. made with ancient technology, it boasts a high rate of fire and firepower but has low durability.
BotW Twilight Bow Icon
Twilight Bow
[note 1]
30 100 8,000 A bow used by the princess who fought the beasts of twilight alongside the hero. It's said to contain the spirits of light's power. It fires arrows straight and true, as if beams of light.
BotW Boko Bow Icon
Boko Bow
334/339 4 16 20 A basic Bokoblin bow made of wood. It's made by taking any tree branch and tying a string to either end, so don't expect much in the way of combat effectiveness.
BotW Spiked Boko Bow Icon
Spiked Boko Bow
335/340 12 20 20 An upgraded Boko Bow bound with animal bone to boost its durability and firepower. Its craftsmanship is sloppy, but it's light and easy to use.
BotW Dragon Bone Boko Bow Icon
Dragon Bone Boko Bow
336/341 24 30 20 A Boko bow reinforced by fossils. Bokoblins handpicked the materials it's made from, so it boasts a respectable firepower.
BotW Lizal Bow Icon
Lizal Bow
337/342 14 25 20 A wooden bow created by Lizalfos. It's reinforced by the bones of a large fish - a marked improvement over any standard wooden bow.
BotW Strengthened Lizal Bow Icon
Strengthened Lizal Bow
338/343 25 35 20 A Lizal bow with a grip reinforced by metal. The body is made from the branches of a flexible tree that grows near water, which offers some serious destructive power.
BotW Steel Lizal Bow Icon
Steel Lizal Bow
339/344 36 50 20 This bow is wielded by lizalfos who are expert marksmen. The metal that reinforces much of the weapon adds some additional weight but offers heightened durability.
BotW Lynel Bow Icon
Lynel Bow
340/345 10×3 30 20 A Lynel-made bow crafted from rough metal. True to the vicious nature of Lynel weaponry. It fires a spread of multiple arrows at once. Ideal for taking down quick-moving targets.
BotW Mighty Lynel Bow Icon
Mighty Lynel Bow
341/346 20×3 35 20 This massive Lynel bow sports a bowstring made from a metal so tough, mere Hylians have trouble drawing it back.
BotW Savage Lynel Bow Icon
Savage Lynel Bow
342/347 32×3 45 20 This Lynel bow is made from a special steel found at the peak of Death Mountain. It has tremendous stopping power and can pierce thick armor as easily as thin paper.
BotW Duplex Bow Icon
Duplex Bow
343/348 14×2 18 40 A bow favored by the skilled archers of the Yiga Clan. It's been engineered to fire two arrows at once to ensure your target comes to a swift and none-too-pleasant halt.

In other media

The Legend of Zelda TV Series

Main article: Zelda's Bow

In The Legend of Zelda TV series, the Bow is mostly used by Princess Zelda and by enemies such as Stalfos and Moblins. The Bow differs from its in-game appearance as it shoots beam-like Arrows instead of the usual Arrows. Link is only seen using it once in "Underworld Connections," where he fires an Arrow tied to a rope to walk to the princess's alcove.

Spinoff appearances

Zelda's Adventure

In Zelda's Adventure, the Bow & Arrow appears as a Spell which lets Zelda fire Arrows with her Wand. It is dropped by a swarm of Loccasins early in the Shrine of Air. The Spell costs 1 Rupee to use.

Hyrule Warriors

The Bow is an item obtained in "The Sorceress of the Woods" Scenario in Hyrule Warriors. The Bow is used to fire Arrows that inflict minor damage, but can also be used to stun or instantly kill certain enemies. The Bow can temporarily be upgraded to fire Light Arrows by picking up its power-up in battles, increasing its damage and area of effect for its duration. Its duration can be extended by crafting Hawkeye Badges for Warriors. It is the only weapon that can kill Deku Babas, which first appear in "The Sorceress of the Woods", as they emit a poisonous aura that they hide in whenever another attack is directed towards them, thus requiring the use of the Bow. The Bow is also used to stun Gohma when it shows its weak spot during the boss battles against it.

A different kind of upgrade that fires Light Arrows is also temporarily granted by Zelda during "Liberation of the Triforce", where its use is necessary to stun and defeat Ganon. In Adventure Mode battles where Ganon is fought, the regular Bow is capable of stunning him.

Princess Zelda also uses a Bow that fires Light Arrows as part of her Rapier moveset. This Bow is different compared to the item Bow, as it is executed by pressing the Strong Attack button, is used in her Special Attack and as her Weak Point Smash.

Crossover appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Throughout the Super Smash Bros. series, using a Bow is part of Link's, Young Link's, and Toon Link's Neutral special move. It involves any of the Links getting out his Bow and launching an Arrow at an opponent. The more the Bow is charged, the farther the Arrow will travel and the more damage it will inflict.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Both Link and Young Link use the Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time in Super Smash Bros. Melee, even though Young Link never used the Fairy Bow in either Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask. Instead of shooting normal Arrows, Young Link's Bow shoots Fire Arrows, although they do not travel as far as Link's and inflict less damage.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bow (SSBB)

Link getting ready to fire an Arrow from his Bow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The Hero's Bow from Twilight Princess replaces the Fairy Bow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as Link's Bow. The Arrows of this Bow fly much faster and farther than those in Super Smash Bros. Melee, able to easily clear the wide Bridge of Eldin stage when fully charged. This is more akin to their canon appearances, as Arrows in The Legend of Zelda series always fly straight forward and never succumb to the more realistic effects of gravity as they always do in Super Smash Bros.. In addition, The Wind Waker's version of the Hero's Bow is used by Toon Link; however, the Arrows of his Bow fly more slowly than those of any previous game, have a slight upward arc to their trajectory, and inflict less damage.

Zelda's Bow from Twilight Princess also appears as a Sticker, although it is referred to as the Hero's Bow.


Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Hero's Bow Sticker Icon
Hero's Bow
Twilight Princess [Slash] - Attack +8 All

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Link and Toon Link retain a Bow as their special move. Like with any other special move, Link's and Toon Link's Bow move each have two custom variants. The custom variants of Link's Bow are the Power Bow, which has less range but can inflict more damage, and Quickfire Bow, allowing Link to fire Arrows more quickly. The two variants of Toon Link's Bow are the Fire Bow, in which he launches a Fire Arrow, and Piercing Bow, which launches an Arrow straight and quickly, although the Arrow is weaker and does not travel as far.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Traveler's Bow from Breath of the Wild replaces the Hero's Bow as Link's Bow in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Like in Breath of the Wild, when Link fires an Arrow it stays on the ground for a period of time, which can then be picked up and thrown or used to draw two Arrows at once for double damage.

SoulCalibur II

How to perform: Horizontal Attack ButtonPlusVertical Attack Button

In SoulCalibur II, Link can take out the Fairy Bow by simultaneously pressing the horizontal attack button and the vertical attack button. By holding the vertical attack button, he will charge his Bow. The more time that the Bow is charged, the more powerful the attack becomes. A fully charged Bow will allow Link to release a Fire Arrow instead of a normal Arrow. By tilting the control stick upwards or downwards, Link can change the direction that the Arrow will take, making the Bow a high, mid, and low attack. A normal Arrow will deal at least 40 HP worth of damage, while a Fire Arrow will deal a maximum of 60 HP damage. A hit from a Bow's Arrow, whether charged or not, will cause Link's opponent to fall to the ground.

Trivia

  • The Bow has also been used as a weapon by several enemies, including Bow Moblins, Bow Soldiers, Bulblins, Bokoblins, and Stalkoblins. Generic Moblins and Shrouded Stalfos are also implied to carry Bows, as they shoot projectiles that resemble Arrows.
  • Given the name "Hero's Bow", it may well be the same Bow used throughout many of the games, or at least inspired by the original Bow. According to Dangoro, the Hero's Bow of Twilight Princess is said to have once belonged to a hero from the past.[10][11]
  • In Majora's Mask, all four main dungeon items pertain to the Bow. Woodfall Temple features the Bow itself, while the Snowhead Temple has Fire Arrows, the Great Bay Temple has Ice Arrows, and the Stone Tower Temple has Light Arrows.
  • A majority of Enemies notably use Bows and Arrows throughout the series.
  • In Tears of the Kingdom, using a bow midair will also start a slowdown effect (also known as Bullet Time Mode) but instead of starting a stamina drain, it consumes 1/3 of the Stamina Wheel when firing an arrow.
  • In Breath of the Wild, water splash effects are not slowed down in Bullet Time Mode (using bow midair).

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapanese弓 (Yumi) (TLoZ | ALttP)[16][17]
ユミ (Yumi) (TLoZ)
弓矢 (Yumiya) (ALttP | ALBW | TFH)[18][19][20]
妖精の弓 (Yōsei no Yumi) (OoT)[21]
弓矢 (Yumiya) (ALttP | ALBW | TFH)[22][23][24]
弓矢 (Yumiya) (ALttP | ALBW | TFH)[25][26][27]
Same as English.
Same as English.
Bow and Arrow
Same as English.
Bow and Arrow
Bow and Arrow
NetherlandsDutchBoog (TLoZ)[28]Bow
CanadaFrenchCAArc (ST | ALBW | TFH)[29][30][31]
FranceFrenchEUArc (TLoZ | ST | ALBW | TFH)[32][33][34][35]
Arc des fées (OoT3D)[36]
Bow
Bow of the fairies
GermanyGermande-niwa:BogenBogen (ST | HWDE)[37][38]
Holzbogen (SS)
Bogen (ALBW | TFH)[39][40]
Bogen (ALBW | TFH)[41][42]
de-niwa:HeroenbogenHeroenbogen (HWDE)[43]
Same as English.
Wooden Bow
Same as English.
ItalyItalianArco (ST | ALBW | TFH)[44][45][46]
South KoreaKorean화살 (Hwasal) (ALBW)[47]
SpainSpanishEUArco (ST | TFH | BotW)[48][49]
Arco y flechas (ALBW)[50]
Latin AmericaSpanishLAArco (ST | TFH)[51][52]
Arco y flechas (ALBW)[53]
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See Also

Notes

  1. Obtained randomly from the Treasure Chest dropped by scanning Super Smash Bros. series Zelda amiibo

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (TLoZ | ALttP | LA | OoT | MM | FS | TWW | FSA | TMC | TP | PH | ST | SS | ALBW | TFH)
  2. "Hero's Bow: Use this to dispel tornados." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 11
  4. "Link can use them only if he has both the bow and an arrow." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  5. "For each arrow Link shoots, he loses one ruby." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  6. "Oh, by the way, there are some enemies that can be disposed of using only the bow and arrow. So be alert!" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  7. "You found the Fairy Bow! On the Select Item Subscreen, you can set it to (<), (v) or (>)." — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
  8. "That's a fine-looking bow you got there! Where'd you get that? If you're not in any kind of hurry, why don't you stop and play with me a bit?" — Fishman (The Wind Waker)
  9. "Tap A Button to fire three rapid shots. The time that you have to hold the A Button is shorter than that for the normal high-speed arrow." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 29)
  10. 10.0 10.1 "You got the Hero's Bow! This Goron treasure once belonged to a hero of legend." — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  11. 11.0 11.1 "...Ah! So THAT is why you are here! In that case, take the weapon of the Hero of the past..." — Dangoro (Twilight Princess)
  12. "Whoa... Human?! What business does a human have coming here?! None! No business! This is a forbidden place! I will protect this treasure from you!" — Dangoro (Twilight Princess)
  13. "In the battle between the Demon King and the spirits, there was a weapon called the Bow of Light... Perhaps it can drive his spirit from your body." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
  14. "Oh dear... Look at you. Does this happen a lot? The hero business seems like awfully tough work. I'm not cut out for that kind of life. But I guess you just gotta get up off the floor and start again! You'll be needing the bow again? All right then! But this time, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask for my rental fee. It's 10 Rupees, OK?" — Ravio (A Link Between Worlds)
  15. "Shakalo... I can expand your bow stash no further." — Hestu (Breath of the Wild)
  16. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
  17. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 42 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 13
  18. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
  19. "弓矢
    まっすぐに飛んで敵を打ち抜く!
    狙いながらの移動も可能!!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  20. "弓矢を手に入れた!
    Ⓨで矢を撃てるぞ!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  21. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 153
  22. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
  23. "弓矢
    まっすぐに飛んで敵を打ち抜く!
    狙いながらの移動も可能!!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  24. "弓矢を手に入れた!
    Ⓨで矢を撃てるぞ!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  25. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
  26. "弓矢
    まっすぐに飛んで敵を打ち抜く!
    狙いながらの移動も可能!!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  27. "弓矢を手に入れた!
    Ⓨで矢を撃てるぞ!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  28. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24
  29. "Vous avez obtenu un arc et des flèches! Touchez l'écran tactile pour viser." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  30. "Arc
    Visez en vous déplaçant et tirez droit devant pour vous débarrasser de vos ennemis.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  31. "Vous avez obtenu un arc!
    Appuyez sur Ⓨ pour tirer des
    flèches!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  32. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24
  33. "Vous obtenez l'arc et des flèches! Touchez l'écran tactile pour viser." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  34. "Arc
    Visez en vous déplaçant et tirez droit devant pour vous débarrasser de vos ennemis.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  35. "Vous avez obtenu un arc !
    Tirez des flèches avec Ⓨ !
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  36. "Arc des fées
    Une arme pour archers adultes. Tendez, visez et tirez !
    " — Inventory (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  37. "Du hast den Bogen erhalten! Berühre den Touchscreen zum Zielen und lass los, um einen Pfeil abzufeuern." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  38. "Du hast den Bogen erhalten! Mit ihm kannst du auch weiter entfernte Gegner angeifen! Kleinere Gegner werden durchshlagen!" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  39. "Bogen
    SchieSSe Gegner aus sicherer Entfernung ab. Du kannst dich beim Zielen bewegen.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  40. "Der Bogen!
    Verschieße durch
    Drücken von Ⓨ Pfeile!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  41. "Bogen
    SchieSSe Gegner aus sicherer Entfernung ab. Du kannst dich beim Zielen bewegen.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  42. "Der Bogen!
    Verschieße durch
    Drücken von Ⓨ Pfeile!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  43. "Heroenbogen:
    Damit löst du Wirbelstürme auf.
    " — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  44. "Hai ottenuto Arco e Frecce! Per scoccare una Freccia tocca il touch screen e solleve lo stilo." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  45. "Arco
    Abbatti i nemici che si trovano dritto davanti a te. Anche mentre ti muovi!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  46. "Hai ottenuto l'arco!
    Scocca le frecce con Ⓨ!
    Semplice ma efficace.
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  47. "화살
    곧장 날아가 적에게 적중!
    조준하면서 이동도 가능!!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  48. "¡Has conseguido un arco y flechas! Toca la pantalla táctil y levanta el lápiz para disparar." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  49. "¡Obtienes el arco y las flechas!
    ¡Dispara con Ⓨ!
    ¡Simple pero efectivo!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  50. "Arco y flechas
    ¡Dispara flechas que hieren a los enemigos a distancia! ¡Muévete mientras apuntas!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  51. "¡Has conseguido el arco y las flechas! Toca la pantalla táctil y levanta el lápiz para disparar." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  52. "¡Obtienes el arco y las flechas!
    ¡Dispara con Ⓨ!
    ¡Simple pero efectivo!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  53. "Arco y flechas
    ¡Dispara flechas que dañan a los enemigos a distancia! ¡Muévete mientras apuntas!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)

de-niwa:Bogen

Arrows

Arrows are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][note 1] They are sharp projectiles that are shot with a Bow. Many varieties of Arrows exist throughout the Zelda series, including Silver Arrows, Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows, Light Arrows, Bomb Arrows, Shock Arrows, and Ancient Arrows.

Location and Uses

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Description
The Legend of Zelda logo
Bow, and wooden and silver arrows
Link can use them only if he has both the bow and an arrow. For each arrow Link shoots, he loses one ruby. Oh, by the way, there are some enemies that can be disposed of using only the bow and arrow. So be alert!

Arrows can be shot using the Bow in The Legend of Zelda.[5] Link cannot fire Arrows until he has purchased the Arrow from a Merchant. After Link has done so, he will be able to shoot Arrows by consuming one Rupee per shot.[6] Arrows deal 2 damage to enemies that can be inflicted by them. Pols Voices are weak to Arrows and will be defeated by them in one hit. Gohmas can only be defeated with Arrows.[7] Silver Arrows also appear in the game, which deal 4 damage to enemies and must be used as the final blow on Ganon to destroy him.

A Link to the Past

Arrows appear in A Link to the Past and can be shot using the Bow. Link can purchase Arrows at Shops, acquire them from defeated enemies, or obtain them from Treasure Chests. Link can increase the amount of Arrows he can carry by spending Rupees at the Pond of Happiness. Silver Arrows also return and must be used to defeat Ganon.

Link's Awakening

Arrows appear in Link's Awakening and are shot by using the Bow. If Link equips Bombs at the same time as the Bow, he can fire the Bombs with Arrows.[8]

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Arrows are shot using the Fairy Bow, which can only be used while Link is an adult. Link can purchase Arrows from Shops or Business Scrubs if he has the Bow.[9][10] Arrows can also be found by cutting grass, defeating enemies, or within small Treasure Chests. Link can carry more Arrows by buying larger Quivers.[11] Link can shoot Arrows while riding Epona and can shoot Arrows through the Fire of lit Torches to light other Torches or melt ice. Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows, and Light Arrows appear for the first time in Ocarina of Time. Light Arrows are needed to defeat Ganondorf.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Arrows are shot with the Hero's Bow, which is the main item of the Woodfall Temple. Link can purchase Arrows from Shops, find them by cutting grass, or acquire them from defeated enemies. Link can shoot Arrows while riding on Epona and can shoot them through the Fire of lit Torches to light other Torches. Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows, and Light Arrows return as central Dungeon items.

Four Swords

In Four Swords, the Links do not collect Arrows, but can shoot them with the various Bows found throughout the game.

The Wind Waker

Arrows are shot in The Wind Waker with the use of the Hero's Bow. Arrows can be purchased from Shops, found by cutting grass, or acquired from defeated enemies. Link can shoot Arrows while sailing the Great Sea on the King of Red Lions. Light Arrows also appear in The Wind Waker as a crucial weapon against Ganondorf.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, the Links shoot Arrows from the various Bows found throughout Hyrule.

The Minish Cap

Arrows can be shot in The Minish Cap by using the Bow. Arrows can be purchased from Shops, found by cutting grass, or acquired from defeated enemies. Link also obtain Light Arrows from Gregal after saving him from an evil spirit.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Arrows are shot with the Hero's Bow. Link can purchase Arrows at Shops, find them by cutting grass, or acquire them from defeated enemies. Link can also pick up Arrows that land on the ground when enemies miss their mark. Like in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Link can shoot Arrows while riding Epona. He can expand his capacity of Arrows by beating the STAR Game in Hyrule Castle Town, acquiring bigger Quivers from Purlo as rewards. Bomb Arrows appear for the first time in Twilight Princess and can be used to destroy rocks and inflict high amounts of damage to enemies.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Link can shoot Arrows with the Bow.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Link can fire Arrows by using the Bow.

Skyward Sword

Arrows can be shot with a Bow in Skyward Sword. They can be purchased at the Gear Shop in the Skyloft Bazaar. Additionally, if enemies fire Arrows at Link and they hit the ground, he can pick them up. Link can increase the amount of Arrows he can carry by equipping a Quiver to his Adventure Pouch.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Link does not collect Arrows, but can still shoot them with a Bow. Like all items in the game, Link uses up his Energy Gauge to fire Arrows.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, the Links shoot Arrows from Bows that can be found in various Levels. Firing them uses up their Energy Gauges.

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry

344 (349) Arrow
BotW Hyrule Compendium Arrow
Description
A common arrow. Its shaft was carved from the wood of a sturdy tree.
Common Locations
Hyrule Field
Eldin Canyon
Additional Effects
None

In Breath of the Wild, Arrows are commonly found and are made from sturdy Trees.[3] They can also be found as bundles.[12][13] They can be used to strike Enemies from afar with any Bow, except for the Twilight Bow and Bow of Light, which only shoot Light Arrows. Shooting an Enemy in the head with an Arrow will inflict double damage.[14] If an Enemy is scouting on a lookout post, Link can shoot them in the head to deal 10x damage to them.[citation needed] Link can shoot Arrows while riding a Horse and from atop the Master Cycle Zero. Arrows will penetrate and stick to certain Objects, such as wood, and certain Materials, such as Hylian Shrooms.[which?] Arrows can also be lit on fire and used to spread Fire to flammable Objects, such as grass, wood, and Torches.

Arrows can be purchased from the following locations:

Link can find Arrows hidden in Treasure Chests throughout Hyrule Kingdom or as enemy drops. Bokoblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, and Lynels are capable of using Bows and sometimes use Arrows. Link can also pick up Arrows that enemies fire at the ground after missing their shot. Link can stun Guardians by shooting them in the eye with Arrows. Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows, and Bomb Arrows return in Breath of the Wild, and Shock Arrows and Ancient Arrows make their first appearance. Arrows are one of the required Items for crafting Ancient Arrows by using the Ancient Oven, Ancient Oven, at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab.

Tears of the Kingdom

Arrows return in Tears of the Kingdom, now with the ability to be fused with Materials, and because of this all previous arrow types were removed from the game, such as Bomb arrows and Fire Arrows.

Other Appearances

Ancient Stone Tablets




The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)



Zelda's Adventure



Super Smash Bros. Melee



SoulCalibur II



Super Smash Bros. Brawl



Hyrule Warriors

Arrows are obtained alongside the Bow in "The Sorceress of the Woods" Scenario in Hyrule Warriors. Arrows are unlimited in quantity and can be upgraded to the Light Arrows.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U



Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Arrows are shot from Link's Traveler's Bow in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Arrows that don't make contact with any Fighters will stick into surfaces. They can then be picked up and thrown. If they are retrieved by Link, he can fire two Arrows at once by using the previous Arrow in tandem with a new Arrow.

Cadence of Hyrule



Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity



Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapanese木の矢 (Ki no Ya) (TLoZ | BotW)[15]
ヤ (Ya) (TLoZ)
矢 (Ya) (ALttP)[16]
弓矢 (Yumiya) (ALttP)[17]
Wooden Arrow
Same as English.
Same as English.
Bow and Arrow
Taiwan, Hong Kong, MacaoChineseTR木箭 (Mù jiàn) (BotW)
NetherlandsDutchHouten pijl (TLoZ)[18]
Pijl (BotW)
Wooden arrow
CanadaFrenchCAFlèche (ST)[19]
FranceFrenchEUFlèche en bois (TLoZ | BotW)[20]
Flèche (ST)[21]
Wooden arrow
GermanyGermanPfeil (LA | ST | SS)[22][23]
Holzpfeil (BotW)
ItalyItalianFreccia (ST)[24]
Freccia di legno (BotW)
Wooden arrow
South KoreaKorean나무 화살 (Namu hwasal) (BotW)
RussiaRussianСтрела (Strela) (BotW)
N/A (TLoZ | TLoZ | ST)
N/A (TLoZ | TLoZ | ST)
N/A (TLoZ | TLoZ | ST)
SpainSpanishEUFlecha (ST | BotW)[25]
Latin AmericaSpanishLAFlecha (ST | BotW)[26]
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Gallery

See Also

Notes

  1. This Item was also referred to as Wooden Arrow in the manual for The Legend of Zelda.[4] However, because Encyclopedia takes precedence, it is not considered Canon.

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 116 (TLoZ | ALttP | OoT | MM | TWW | TMC | TP | PH | ST | SS)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Arrow
    A common arrow. Its shaft was carved from the wood of a sturdy tree.
    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Bow, Wooden Arrows and Silver Arrows" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23)
  5. "Link can use them only if he has both the bow and an arrow." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  6. "For each arrow Link shoots, he loses one ruby." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  7. "Oh, by the way, there are some enemies that can be disposed of using only the bow and arrow. So be alert!" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  8. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 105
  9. "Knock it off! Leave me alone, and I will sell you Arrows! 30 pieces 70 Rupees they are!" — Business Scrub (Ocarina of Time)
  10. "You can buy arrows at a shop only if you have a bow. Have you got one, mister?" — Fado (Ocarina of Time)
  11. "You upgraded your quiver to a Big Quiver! Now you can carry more arrows—40 in total!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  12. "Arrow x5
    A bundle of five common arrows.
    The shafts of these arrows were carved from the wood of a sturdy tree.
    " — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "Arrow x10
    A bundle of 10 common arrows.
    The shafts of these arrows were carved from the wood of a sturdy tree.
    " — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Critical Hits
    Hitting a monster or enemy in the head with an arrow deals double the normal amount of damage.
    " — Tips and Tricks (Breath of the Wild)
  15. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
  16. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 13
  17. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
  18. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24
  19. "Vous avez obtenu un arc et des flèches! Touchez l'écran tactile pour viser." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  20. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24
  21. "Vous obtenez l'arc et des flèches! Touchez l'écran tactile pour viser." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  22. "Willst Du zur Strafe mehr Pfeile tragen können?? Hehehe!" — Mad Batter (Link's Awakening, German version)
  23. "Du hast den Bogen erhalten! Berühre den Touchscreen zum Zielen und lass los, um einen Pfeil abzufeuern." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  24. "Hai ottenuto Arco e Frecce! Per scoccare una Freccia tocca il touch screen e solleve lo stilo." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  25. "¡Has conseguido un arco y flechas! Toca la pantalla táctil y levanta el lápiz para disparar." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  26. "¡Has conseguido el arco y las flechas! Toca la pantalla táctil y levanta el lápiz para disparar." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)

Hammers

"Magic Hammer" redirects here. For the hammer used in Ocarina of Time, see Megaton Hammer. For the hammer used in The Wind Waker, see Skull Hammer.

Hammers,[1][2] also known as Magic Hammers(ALttP | FSA | TFH)[3][4] are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. [name reference needed]

Location and uses

Hammers can be used to press switches, destroy certain obstacles, such as boulders, or as a weapon.

Mainline appearances

The Adventure of Link

The Hammer is found within the Death Mountain region of western Hyrule in The Adventure of Link. It is used to smash large Boulders that are occasionally found in Hyrule's overworld, often unblocking pathways and revealing new objects underneath. It can also be used to cut Trees down in the overworld.[5]

A Link to the Past

A Link to the Past Manual Description
A Link to the Past logo
Magic Hammer
Use this hammer to pound stakes and other obstacles into the ground. The magic hammer is also effective against some enemies, but it is best used in conjunction with another weapon.

The Magic Hammer is found in the Palace of Darkness in A Link to the Past. It can remove obstacles from Link's path, allowing him to pass into otherwise inaccessible areas. It can be used to dispatch enemies such as Helmasaurs, and is essential in defeating Terrorpins in the Palace of Darkness. The Magic Hammer is also capable of shattering the faceplate of the Helmasaur King. Against most enemies, it deals as much damage as the Tempered Sword, but its reach is much shorter. Freezing enemies with the Ice Rod and then breaking them with the Magic Hammer instantly defeats them, often yielding a Magic Jar.

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures Manual Description
Four Swords Adventures logo
Magic Hammer
You can smash or bury any stumps in your way. If you store up power and then swing it, the shock of the blow briefly dazes all enemies within range.
Lev. 2
The more power you save up, the farther the shockwave goes.

The Magic Hammer can smash stakes, stumps, and several other obstacles in Four Swords Adventures. By holding the A Button, the Links can charge the Magic Hammer which, upon release, sends out a shockwave which dazes enemies momentarily. It can be upgraded to the level 2 Magic Hammer, which makes it more powerful, sending much larger shockwaves. The Magic Hammer can also knock Force Gems from their hiding spot beneath the soil. Shadow Link can also use the Magic Hammer to interrupt the Links by sending unavoidable but harmless dazes.

Phantom Hourglass

The Hammer can be found in Mutoh's Temple in Phantom Hourglass, where it is used to defeat the temple's boss, Eox. It is also used to pound at objects, including Switches and Springboards that will propel Link into the air if he stands on it and pounds it with the Hammer. It is also one of the most powerful weapons in the game. The Hammer is controlled by holding and moving the Stylus on the Nintendo DS screen, which will drag Ciela around as she aims it and prepares to smash it.[6] It is possible to pound on objects and enemies that are far away from Link. When held for a while longer, the Hammer will grow to a gigantic size and will make a much stronger pound. It cannot be used while on stairs.

The Hammer is an effective weapon against certain enemies. Stalfos can be defeated with the Hammer in a single hit. By using it in conjunction with the Phantom Sword, it is also possible to defeat a Phantom without being seen by hiding in a Safe Zone.

A Link Between Worlds

The Hammer can be rented or purchased from Ravio's Shop in A Link Between Worlds. It is needed to progress through the Tower of Hera. The Hammer can be used to pound Moles into the ground, which then launch Link up to higher grounds, and it is essential to defeat enemies such as Deadrocks and Terrorpins.

If Link buys the Hammer, he can upgrade it to the Nice Hammer by returning 10 or more Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. This form does more damage to enemies and sends out a shockwave to stun them.

Tri Force Heroes

The Magic Hammer deals twice the damage to enemies as Swords in Tri Force Heroes. It creates a shockwave when used, which can destroy Grass and Rocks and stun enemies. The Magic Hammer can be used to pound down stakes, destroy ice crystals, defeat Deadrocks, and make use of Moles.

Magic Hammers first appear in Silver Shrine, in which all three Links acquire one. They reappear in Ice Temple (two Hammers), Desert Temple (two Hammers), Dragon Citadel, and Sky Temple. They also appear in the Scorching Zone, Frozen Zone and Baneful Zone of the Den of Trials, as well as the Coliseum's Ice Cavern and The Ruins arenas. The use of Magic Hammers is required to defeat Blizzagia and Stalchampion.

The effects of the Magic Hammer are improved while wearing Hammerwear. This outfit doubles the item's shockwave size and damage output, while allowing it to be swung quicker.

Breath of the Wild

Two different Hammers can be obtained in Breath of the Wild. The first is the Iron Sledgehammer, which can be used both as a weapon and for mining Ores.[7] The second is the Spring-Loaded Hammer. It can only be purchased at the Fang and Bone for 199 Mons, and it is capable of knocking back enemies on its fourth hit.[8]

Spinoff appearances

Zelda's Adventure

ZA Hammer

In Zelda's Adventure, the Hammer is a Spell that Zelda can cast as a projectile with her Wand. It is a slow-moving Spell, but can potentially inflict a lot of damage onto enemies. It is dropped by Warbane after encountering him for the first time in the Shrine of Fire. It costs two Rupees to use.

Ancient Stone Tablets



Hyrule Warriors



HW Darunia Hammer
Darunia wielding the Hammer
This section is about the Weapon used by Darunia in Hyrule Warriors. For the Weapon used by Ravio, see Rental Hammer.

In Hyrule Warriors, the Hammer is a class of Weapon used by Darunia. It is associated with Fire.

A different Hammer also appears as an item in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition. This item is mainly used to smash objects, but can also be used as a weapon to attack enemies. It is also used to weaken the Helmaroc King.

Ravio also uses a unique Hammer as his class of Weapon, referred to as the Rental Hammer.

Variations

The default form of the Hammer is the Magic Hammer. The second form of the Hammer is the Igneous Hammer, followed by the Megaton Hammer.

The Lv.★ form of the Hammer is the 8-Bit Food, which is modeled after the 8-bit Food from The Legend of Zelda. It was added to Hyrule Warriors with the Majora's Mask Pack DLC. In Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Food replaces the Darkfire Hammer when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.


In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, the fourth form of the Hammer is the Darkfire Hammer, which is associated with both the Elements of Fire and Darkness.

Weapon Power
Weapon Number of Stars
Tier Icon Element(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5
Lv.1 HW Magic Hammer
Magic Hammer
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire 80 88 96 104 112 120
Lv.2 HW Igneous Hammer Icon
Igneous Hammer
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire 150 165 180 195 210 225
Lv.3 HW Megaton Hammer Icon
Megaton Hammer
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire 280 308 336 364 392 420
Lv.★ (HW | HWDE) HW 8-Bit Food Icon
8-Bit Food
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire 280 308 336 364 392 420
Lv.4 (HWL | HWDE) HW Megaton Hammer Icon
Megaton Hammer +
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire 500 550 600 650 700 750
Lv.4+ (HWL | HWDE) HW Megaton Hammer Icon
Darkfire Hammer
HWDE Fire Element Icon Fire
HWDE Darkness Element Icon Darkness
500 550 600 650 700 750

Attack Combinations

Attack Pattern Effect
X Darunia curls up into a ball and charges forwards. He will then emerge and thrust his palm out.
Y X Darunia performs an uppercut with his hammer, slamming it behind him.
Y Y X Darunia leaps up and slams the ground with his bottom.
Y Y Y X Darunia slams his hammer on the ground, then leaps up and slams on it, creating a massive explosion.
Y Y Y Y X Darunia plunges his hammer and creates a pool of magma around him.
Y Y Y Y Y X Darunia summons a meteor and throws it in front of him.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Darunia repeatedly pounds and swings his hammer, finishing with a spinning swing and a final slam.
Special Attack
Main article: Special Attack

Darunia performs a quick dance to get himself pumped up. He then swings his Hammer down hard at his foes four times, the final strike causing a small explosion ahead of him. This attack does damage in a small range ahead of Darunia, and carries the Fire Element, making the thrown enemies take additional damage as they land.

Trivia

  • In the Japanese version of A Link to the Past, the Magic Hammer is known as the "M.C. Hammer," the name of an American rapper.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseハンマー (Hanmā) (TAoL | ALBW | TFH)[9][10][11]
マジックハンマー (Majikku Hanmā) (ALttP)[12]
Same as English.
Same as English.
CanadaFrenchCAMarteau (PH | ALBW | TFH)[13][14][15]
FranceFrenchEUMarteau (PH | ALBW | TFH)[16][17][18]
GermanyGermanHammer (PH | ALBW | TFH)[19][20][21]
de-niwa:HammerHammer (HWDE | HWDE)[22][23]
de-niwa:HammerHammer (HWDE | HWDE)[24][25]
Hammer
Same as English.
ItalyItalianMartello (PH | ALBW | TFH)[26][27][28]
South KoreaKorean해머 (Haemeo) (ALBW)[29]
SpainSpanishEUMartillo (PH | ALBW | TFH)[30][31][32]
Latin AmericaSpanishLAMartillo (PH | ALBW | TFH)[33][34][35]
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

Video gallery

Hammer gameplay from Hyrule Warriors

See also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 126 (TAoL | PH | ALBW)
  2. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 169
  3. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 130 (ALttP | FSA)
  4. "You got a Magic Hammer!" — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  5. "It can break rocks and cut down trees on the landscape map." (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 46)
  6. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 12
  7. "Iron Sledgehammer
    This large iron sledgehammer was originally used for mining, but it works reasonably well as a weapon too.
    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "Spring-Loaded Hammer
    This strange hammer is one of Kilton's specialties. Being struck by it doesn't hurt much, but the fourth swing in a string of attacks will send the victim flying.
    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  9. The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 49
  10. "ハンマー
    ジャマな杭もこれでドスン!
    ジャマな敵もこれでドスン!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. "ハンマーを手に入れた!
    Ⓨでドスンと一発!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  12. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 45 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 25 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 15
  13. "Vous obtenez un marteau! Il est petit, mais il est d'une puissance crasante!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  14. "Marteau
    Aplatit les obstacles et les ennemis qui vous agacent.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  15. "Vous avez obtenu un marteau!
    Appuyez sur Ⓨ pour tout casser!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  16. "Vous obtenez un marteau! Il est petit, mais il est d'une puissance crasante!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  17. "Marteau
    Aplatit les obstacles et les ennemis qui vous agacent.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  18. "Vous avez obtenu le marteau !
    Appuyez sur Ⓨ pour frapper
    le sol !
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  19. "Du hast den Hammer erhalten! Er ist klein, aber schlagkräftig!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  20. "Hammer
    Ramme störende Pfosten und hartnäckige Feinde unangespitzt in den Boden.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  21. "Der Hammer!
    Mithilfe von Ⓨ schlägst
    du kräftig zu!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  22. "Hammer" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  23. "Du hast den Hammer erhalten!
    Getroffene Gegner werden umgeworfen, und du kannst mit ihm Schalter betätigen!
    " — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  24. "Hammer" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  25. "Du hast den Hammer erhalten!
    Getroffene Gegner werden umgeworfen, und du kannst mit ihm Schalter betätigen!
    " — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  26. "Hai ottenuto il Martello! Magari non sembra, ma molto potente!" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  27. "Martello
    Affossa pioli e nemici!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  28. "Hai ottenuto il martello!
    Spacca tutto con Ⓨ!
    Non farti scrupoli!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  29. "해머
    거슬리는 말뚝도 이걸로 쿵!
    거슬리는 적들도 이걸로 쿵!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  30. "¡Has conseguido un martillo! Es pequeño, pero golpea con mucha fuerza." — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  31. "Martillo
    Ahora podrás golpear los obstáculos o a los enemigos que te sacaban de quicio.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  32. "¡Obtienes el martillo!
    ¡No te cortes y aplasta cosas sin
    parar pulsando Ⓨ!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  33. "¡Conseguiste un martillo! Es pequeño, pero golpea con mucha fuerza." — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  34. "Martillo
    Ahora podrás golpear los obstáculos o a los enemigos que te bloqueen el camino.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  35. "¡Obtienes el martillo!
    ¡Aplasta cosas sin parar
    oprimiendo Ⓨ!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)

Database

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