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| + | |caption = Artwork of Link holding the Bow from<br>''Breath of the Wild'' |
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| + | |game = {{TLoZ}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OOT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TFH}}<br>{{BotW}} |
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| − | |image = [[File:DemonBoss BlackMasterSword.png|240px]] |
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| + | |other = [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|Animated series]]<br>{{ZA}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{SSBM}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{SSBB}}<br>{{SSB4}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{HWL}} |
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| + | |cost = 980 [[Rupee]]s {{ExpGame|LA}} |
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| − | |title = [[The Imprisoned]]<br>Demon King |
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| − | |race = [[Demon]] |
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| + | |uses = Defeating enemies at a distance and hitting [[Switch]]es |
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| − | |gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|Results from my analysis confirm that the time to strike Demise is when he holds his sword aloft.|Fi|SS}}</ref> |
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| + | |comp = [[Boomerang]]<br>[[Slingshot]]<br>[[Seed Shooter]]<br>[[Crossbow]] |
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| − | |game = {{SS}} |
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| − | |other = {{SSB4|Wii U}} {{Exp|as a Trophy}} |
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| − | |era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Goddess Hylia|Era of the Goddess Hylia]]<br>[[Zelda Timeline#The Sky Era|Sky Era]] |
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| − | |weakness = [[Master Sword]] |
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| − | |voice actor = {{wp|Takashi Nagasako}} |
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| + | The '''Bow''' is a recurring item in {{LZS|Series}}. It is an item that allows [[Link]] to fire [[Arrow]]s as its main ammunition, allowing him to snipe enemies and faraway objects such as [[switch]]es from a distance.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=After you pick up the Bow, you can shoot Arrows over great distances. Arrows can be used to attack enemies from safety or target their weak spots, such as their faces or symbols on their back. You can also use Arrows to trigger switches.|book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> The Bow is a very common item throughout the ''Zelda'' series, having debuted in the original {{TLoZ}} and appearing in every game since, excluding {{TAoL}} and the {{OoX}}. Bows often go unnamed throughout the series, but the most common Bow name, the '''Hero's Bow''', appears in {{MM}},<ref>{{Cite|You got the Hero's Bow! Set it to (C) to equip it.|Item Description|MM}}</ref> {{TWW}},<ref>{{Cite|You got the Hero's Bow! Set it to [Y], [Z], or [X], then use it with the button you've set it to.|Item Description|TWW}}</ref> and {{TP}}.<ref name="Hero's Bow">{{Cite|You got the Hero's Bow! This Goron treasure once belonged to a hero of legend.|Item Description|TP}}</ref> |
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| − | '''Demise''' is one of two primary antagonists in {{SS}}, and serves as the [[Final Boss]]. Long ago, he and his horde of demons broke through a fissure in the earth and sought out the [[Triforce]]. However, he was defeated and sealed away by the goddess [[Hylia]], and after the events of ''Skyward Sword'', finally by [[Link]] through use of the [[Master Sword]]. Upon his defeat, Demise makes a claim that his hatred will not end, but will be reborn in the coming ages. The form of this evil is thought to be [[Ganon]]. {{HH}} specifically mentions that his flaming red hair is to signify a connection to him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= To give him some resemblance to Ganondorf, we didn't just make his hair red, we set it on fire.|book= Hyrule Historia|publisher= Dark Horse Books|page= 17}}</ref> |
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| + | Being a staple item in the ''Zelda'' series, the Bow is almost always found in a [[dungeon]], and frequently among the first four. Typically the item is often guarded by a [[mini-boss]], most commonly within the console ''Zelda'' games with a few exceptions. In the top-down styled ''Zelda'' games, the Bow can shoot Arrows at any cardinal direction. In the 3D console games, 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 Arrow|Fire]] and [[Ice Arrow]]s, among a few others. |
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| − | {{Fi|Demise|This eternal being has conquered time itself. It is the source of all monsters. |
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| + | 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. |
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| − | According to tales passed down through generations, it appears differently in each epoch and to each person who lays eyes on it. |
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| + | {{OTOC}} |
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| − | It is clear that '''Skyward Strikes''' cannot be called down to your sword because this place is under the magical influence of Demise. Attacks using '''Skyward Strike energy''' will not be possible here. |
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| + | {{clear|left}} |
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| + | ==Location and Uses== |
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| − | It is highly probable that the only weapon capable of wounding Demise is the '''Master Sword''' itself. No other weapon can affect it. |
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| + | ===''The Legend of Zelda''=== |
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| + | [[File:TLoZ Bow Sprite.png|left]] |
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| + | In {{TLoZ}}, the Bow is found in the [[Eagle (Dungeon)|Eagle]] dungeon in the first quest, and in the [[Lizard]] dungeon in the [[Second Quest]]. Unlike later Bows in the series, the Bow in ''The Legend of Zelda'' cannot initially fire Arrows when first obtained. The Arrow must first be purchased from a [[Merchant]] before the Bow can be used. Different from other games, the Bow uses [[Rupee]]s as its ammunition to fire Arrows; if Link runs out of Rupees, he will not be able to use the Bow. The Bow becomes required to defeat [[Ganon]], as it is necessary to fire a [[Silver Arrow]] at him to land the finishing blow. |
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| + | ===''A Link to the Past''=== |
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| − | The probability that a single, standard attack of yours will injure Demise, Master, is exactly 0%. |
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| + | [[File:Bow&ArrowsALttP.png|left]] |
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| + | In {{ALttP}}, the Bow is found in the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|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 [[Eyegore]]s. 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. |
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| + | The Bow is also used to play the [[Shooting Gallery]] game in the [[Village of Outcasts]]. |
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| − | A series of attacks that can overwhelm Demise's guard is required, such as '''repeated slashing from various angles'''. |
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| + | ===''Link's Awakening''=== |
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| − | Results from my analysis confirm that the time to strike Demise is when he holds his sword aloft. |
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| + | [[File:LAbow.gif|left]] |
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| + | In {{LA}}, 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 ''Zelda'' series. It can, however, simply be [[Thievery|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 (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]] to make a [[Key]] drop. |
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| + | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== |
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| − | However, vigilance is required. Any attack falling near Demise's sword has a 100% chance of being blocked. |
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| + | [[File:FairyBowG Large.png|150px|right]] |
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| + | In {{OoT}}, the Bow is called the '''Fairy Bow'''.<ref>{{Cite|You found the Fairy Bow! On the Select Item Subscreen, you can set it to (<), (v) or (>).|Item Description|OoT}}</ref> It is found in the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Forest Temple]], awarded after Link defeats the three [[Stalfos]]. As an item obtained when Link is an adult, it is 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 [[Eye Switch]]es. Most notably, the Bow is 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 is also used to fight [[Phantom Ganon]], although it is not necessarily required either. The Bow becomes necessary to fight Ganon at his [[Ganon's Castle|castle]] by shooting [[Light Arrow]]s at him when he is stunned. |
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| + | ''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 Poe]]s 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. |
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| − | I need more time to complete my analysis of Demise. In a few moments, use '''Z''' to lock on to Demise and then call me with '''Down'''. I will report my findings then. |
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| − | I can confirm it is possible for Demise to store the electrical energy of a lightning strike in his sword and use it to his advantage. Master, should your sword come into contact with Demise's sword once it has electrified, you will receive a painful shock. It is essential that you time your attacks carefully. Very carefully. |
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| + | Another Shooting Gallery game can be played in [[Kakariko Village]] when Link is an adult, and 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. |
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| − | Master, I see no reason why you cannot make use of the lightning strikes the same way Demise does. |
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| + | ''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 useful in defeating certain enemies and solving puzzles. These Arrows must first be equipped to the Bow to be used. |
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| − | It is possible to store lightning in the '''Master Sword''' by raising your sword in the air as if you were readying a '''Skyward Strike'''. When lightning strikes in the distance and the sky lights up, quickly raise your sword skyward to call down the lightning. However, be aware that while you are attempting to be struck by lightning, you will be leaving yourself open to Demise's attacks.}} |
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| + | ===''Majora's Mask''=== |
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| − | ==Biography== |
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| + | [[File:MM HerosBow.png|150px|right]] |
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| − | ===Background=== |
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| + | In {{MM}}, the Hero's Bow is found in the [[Woodfall Temple]], guarded by a lone [[Dinolfos]]. The Bow becomes required to solve puzzles and defeat certain enemies and mini-bosses, including [[Gekko]], the [[Wizzrobe]]s, [[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. |
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| − | When the [[Golden Goddesses]] departed from the world, they trusted their ultimate power, the [[Triforce]], in the hands of [[Hylia]] to protect it.<ref>{{Cite|Handed down by the gods of old, this power gave its holder the means to make any desire a reality. Such was the might of the ultimate power that the old ones placed it in the care of the goddess.|Introduction|SS}}</ref> However, Demise, wanting to make the world his own, gathered an army of monsters and together launched an attack against the people of the surface, murdering them and causing misfortunes all just to get their hands on the power guarded by Hylia.<ref>{{Cite|One dark, fateful day, the earth cracked wide and malevolent forces rushed forth from the fissure. They mounted a brutal assault upon the surface people, driving the land into deep despair... They burnt forests to ash, choked the land's sweet springs, and murdered without hesitation. They did all this in their lust to take the ultimate power protected by Her Grace, the goddess.|Introduction|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|In his thirst to make the world his own, Demise readied a massive army of monsters for war. He sought to take the Triforce for himself by force.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> |
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| + | Horseback archery returns in ''Majora's Mask'', made possible by riding Epona once Link has retrieved her. Horseback archery plays a much 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 [[Ghost (Majora's Mask)|Ghost]]s at [[Romani Ranch]] during the night of the [[First Day]]. |
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| − | To prevent the great power from falling into the hands of Demise, Hylia and the five tribes who lived on the surface joined forces and sealed away Demise, restoring peace to the land.<ref>{{Cite|With the humans safe, the goddess joined forces with the land dwellers and fought the evil forces, sealing them away. At last, peace was restored to the surface.|Introduction|SS}}</ref> Due to the seal placed upon him, he assumes the monstrous form as [[The Imprisoned]] for the majority of the plot.<ref>{{Cite|Stripped of his true physical form by the seal that binds him, he takes the shape of an abomination. But even in his hideous state, he's more than capable of devouring this land if we allow him to do what he desires.|Zelda|SS}}</ref> |
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| + | The Bow can also be used to play a variety of archery games found throughout [[Termina]]. It is used to play the Shooting Galleries 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. |
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| − | ===Resurrection=== |
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| − | [[Ghirahim]], who is actually [[Demise's Sword]], pursues [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] to steal her soul and thus resurrect his Master, Demise.<ref>{{Cite|My master may have perished in this age, but in the past he lives yet! I'm taking the girl back through that gate to help me revive the demon king!|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref> Meanwhile, Demise attempts to break free of his seal by his own means in the form of The Imprisoned, but he is consistently repelled and re-sealed beneath the [[Sealed Grounds]] through the efforts of [[Link]] and [[Groose]]. At last, when Link obtains the Triforce, he manages to defeat Demise permanently by driving the [[Statue of the Goddess]] from [[Skyloft]] into the Sealed Grounds as The Imprisoned awakens for the fourth time. However, Ghirahim kidnaps Zelda and takes her to the past through the [[Gate of Time]] in the Sealed Temple, where he begins a ritual to revive his master. |
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| + | ===''Four Swords''=== |
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| − | While Link manages to defeat Ghirahim, he is too late to stop the resurrection of Demise. The Imprisoned begins to absorb Zelda's soul and eventually transforms into the Demon King himself. Ghirahim welcomes back his master,<ref>{{Cite|Welcome back to us, Master.|Ghirahim|SS}}</ref> but Demise pulls a dark Sword out of Ghirahim and seals his entity within the weapon. Demise continues to absorb the soul of Zelda to gain unstoppable power; he is impressed with Link's determination to protect the goddess and invites him to do battle.<ref>{{Cite|Hmm... So you and that other human would stand before obliteration to aid the goddess, would you? How curious... The humans I've known are weak things. Hardly more than insects, shivering under rocks and ready to flee at the mere glimpse of me.|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref name= "Ise"/><ref>{{Cite|You grow more fascinating by the second, human. I never imagined I'd meet one of your kind who wished to stand against me in battle. Very well, then. I shall prepare a place for us where we will not be bothered by distractions. If you still have the courage to face me, seek me there.|Demise|SS}}</ref> To Demise's shock, Link manages to defeat him, but in his dying throes, he warns Link that it was not over, and that an [[Ganon|incarnation of his hatred]] would be reborn as a being to pursue domination of the world, as well as those with the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero, in a cycle without end.<ref>{{Cite|Though this is not the end. My hate... never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end! I will rise again. Those like you... Those who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero... They are eternally bound to this curse. An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!|Demise|SS}}</ref> With that, Demise is sealed away within the [[Master Sword]], where his remains begin to decay.<ref>{{Cite|The last remnants of Demise are decaying slowly within the sword.|Impa|SS}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Bow(FS).gif|left]] |
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| + | In {{FS}}, the Bow can be obtained as a temporary item in certain areas of Stages. |
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| + | ===''The Wind Waker''=== |
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| − | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | Demise carries a cocky, overbearing temperament,<ref>{{Cite|The only question left is how long you will remain standing before I take your life. Try to keep it interesting for me, would you?|Demise|SS}}</ref> and will stop at nothing to prove his power to any who defy him.<ref name= "Ise">{{Cite|When I last walked this world, they did little more than scream and cling to their goddess, mewling and praying... Counting on her to protect them.|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|How amusing to think those cowards begot someone like you.|Demise|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You can spend what little time your world has left cowering and crying, as befits your kind.|Demise|SS}}</ref> [[Fi]] describes Demise as "the source of all monsters," and states that he "has conquered time itself." Demise has a strong resemblance to [[Ganon]]dorf: large stature, fiery red hair, dark skin, and even his facial features are similar, and in the cutscene before the final battle with him, a variation of Ganon's leitmotif plays. |
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| + | In {{TWW}}, the Hero's Bow is found in the [[Tower of the Gods]]. The Bow is used to shoot targets such as Eye Switches to activate doors and platforms. Some enemies, such as [[Beamos]] as well as [[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. |
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| + | The Bow is also used to play a shooting mini-game with the [[Fishman]], provided if 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.<ref>{{Cite|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|TWW}}</ref> |
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| − | ==Strategy== |
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| − | [[File:DemiseDef.png|250px|thumb|right|Demise being defeated by Link]] |
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| − | After Link enters the chosen battlefield through the portal in the past, Demise praises him for his courage,<ref>{{Cite|Ah, so you've decided to meet your end in battle after all. It pleases me greatly to see such misplaced valor, human.|Demise|SS}}</ref> but then tells him that when he falls,<ref>{{Cite|Take a moment to appreciate your surroundings, for where we stand shall serve as your tomb for eternity.|Demise|SS}}</ref> he shall rule over everything in the world.<ref>{{Cite|And when you do fall, know that your world and everything in it is mine to dominate... Mine to subjugate... Mine to rule!|Demise|SS}}</ref> With that, the battle begins. |
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| + | 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]]. |
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| − | Striking Demise through his guard can be difficult, as he will attempt to block every attack Link makes. Additionally, Link's [[Skyward Strike]] is unavailable as the power of the Goddess is negated by Demise's personal battlefield. Link can quickly [[Shield Attack]] when Demise attacks with [[Demise's Sword|his Sword]], then follow up with a vertical attack or [[Spin Attack]]. Eventually, Demise will be thrown backwards, seemingly defeated, but he will rise up and summon a storm. Demise can then draw the lightning from the storm to charge his Sword with electricity. Link will now be damaged if he strikes the Sword and Demise will cause twice as much damage as before. Demise is now able to perform his own variation on a Skyward Strike, after which he is forced to recharge his Sword by pointing it skyward. It is possible to defeat Demise by attacking him before he can recharge his blade, but it is easier to mimic Demise and point the Master Sword to the sky. This will charge the Master Sword with electricity from lightning bolts, allowing Link to attack with a Skyward Strike and paralyze Demise, making him vulnerable to attack. |
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| + | ===''Four Swords Adventures''=== |
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| − | After doing this a few times,{{how many|SS}} he will fall back again, allowing Link to finish him with a lightning charged [[Fatal Blow]]. Demise is swift however, and he will usually dodge the attack at first, and sometimes the second. If Link is quick enough to land the second attack, or attempts to land the third, the battle ends. |
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| + | In {{FSA}}, 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.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= 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.|game= Four Swords Adventures|page= 29}}</ref> |
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| + | ===''The Minish Cap''=== |
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| − | ==Non-Canon Appearances== |
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| + | [[File:Bow TMC.gif|left]] |
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| + | In {{TMC}}, 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 [[Mulldozer]]s that relinquish the Bow once defeated. The Bow is used to defeat enemies and activate switches, most notably the wall-mounted Eye Switches. It is also required to fight [[Eyegore Statue]]s, 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. |
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| − | In {{SSB4|Wii U}}, Demise appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Trophy]]. |
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| + | Link can also get his Bow upgraded to shoot Light Arrows, provided if he does so before traveling to the [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]. Once Link has [[Kinstone Fusion|fused Kinstone]]s with the [[Stranger]] at [[Hyrule Town]], he will be able to enter the tower settlement of the [[Wind Tribe]] via a portal. Link then has to 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. |
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| + | ===''Twilight Princess''=== |
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| + | [[File:Herosbow tp.png|50px|right]] |
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| + | In {{TP}}, the Hero's Bow is kept in the [[Goron Mines]]. It is the treasure of the [[Goron]]s and once belonged to the hero of legend.<ref name="Hero's Bow"/><ref name="Hero of the Past">{{Cite|...Ah! So THAT is why you are here! In that case, take the weapon of the Hero of the past...|Dangoro|TP}}</ref> The item is guarded by the Goron [[Dangoro]], who suspects that Link has come to steal the weapon.<ref>{{Cite|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|TP}}</ref> Dangoro realizes after being defeated that Link has come to save [[Darbus]], and allows him to take the weapon provided if he saves the Goron patriarch. While Link cannot obtain specialized Arrows in this game, he can combine his Arrows and [[Bomb]]s together to create explosive [[Bomb Arrow]]s. |
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| + | 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 received by playing a target-shooting game with [[Talo]] and [[Malo]] in Kakariko Village. |
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| + | 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 archer [[Bulblin]]s will attempt to set fire onto the wagon with Fire Arrows from afar, and as [[Kargarok]]s 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 Bridge of Hylia]] during the escort; Link must fire Arrows at the weak points in his armor to proceed. |
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| + | During the penultimate fight against Ganondorf, Princess Zelda calls upon the [[Spirits of Light]] to receive the Light Arrows, and aids Link with her [[Zelda's Bow|own Bow]] by shooting at Ganondorf to stun him. |
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| + | ===''Phantom Hourglass''=== |
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| + | [[File:ST Bow Sprite.png|right]] |
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| + | In {{PH}}, 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 Eye Switches. [[Arrow Orb]]s 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. |
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| + | The Bow is also used to play a target-shooting game at [[Molida Island]]. |
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| + | ===''Spirit Tracks''=== |
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| + | In {{ST}}, the Bow is obtained at the [[Fire Temple (Spirit Tracks)|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. |
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| + | 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.<ref>{{Cite|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|ST}}</ref> 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. |
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| + | The [[Pirate Hideout]] features a target-shooting game in which Link must shoot at the [[Miniblin]]s with the Bow to rescue a Goron child trapped in the hideout. |
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| + | ===''Skyward Sword''=== |
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| + | [[File:SS Bow.png|right]] |
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| + | In {{SS}}, the Bow is kept at the [[Sandship]] and obtained after defeating [[Scervo]]. The Bow is utilized by pulling back the Nunchuck similarly to how one would pull back the string of a bow. By holding the C-button on the Nunchuck, 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 [[Heart]]s) 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. |
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| + | Link can also upgrade the Bow at the [[Bazaar (Skyward Sword)|Bazaar]]'s [[Scrap Shop]] for a fee, which increases its range and strength. |
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| + | |style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"| {{Section|Iron Bow|[[File:SS Iron Bow Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Iron Bow'''}} |
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| − | !width="inherited"|Image |
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| + | |rowspan="5"| Increased power and range |
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| + | |width="5%" style="text-align:center;"| '''3×''' |
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| + | |width="20%" style="text-align:center;"| [[File:SS Tumbleweed Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Tumbleweed|Tumbleweed]]s''' |
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| + | |rowspan="5"| [[Gondo]] |
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| + | |rowspan="5"| {{SS}} |
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| − | |[[File:SSBU Demise Trophy.png|130px]] |
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| + | |style="text-align:center;"| [[File:SS Eldin Ore Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Eldin Ore|Eldin Ore]]s''' |
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| − | |This monster, hair like a billowing flame and a giant blade in hand, is so terrifying that he is known simply by the result of his actions. Sealed away by the goddess Hylia during an ancient war for the Triforce, he awakes a thousand years later to fight Link in a battle that will truly be legendary. |
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| − | |{{Exp|Can be obtained in Classic Mode, in All-Star Mode, in Trophy Rush, in Smash Tour, in Crazy Orders or purchased from the Trophy Shop|Random}} |
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| + | |style="text-align:center;"| '''3×''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center;"| [[File:SS Monster Claw Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Monster Claw|Monster Claw]]s''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center;"| [[File:SS Evil Crystal Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Evil Crystal|Evil Crystal]]''' |
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| + | |colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[File:SS Rupee Icon.png|30px]] '''50 [[Rupee]]s''' |
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| + | |rowspan="5" style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| {{Section|Sacred Bow|[[File:SS Sacred Bow Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Sacred Bow'''}} |
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| + | |rowspan="5" style="background-color:#163d5f"| Further increased power and range |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| '''5×''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| [[File:SS Tumbleweed Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Tumbleweed|Tumbleweed]]s''' |
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| + | |rowspan="5" style="background-color:#163d5f"| [[Gondo]] |
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| + | |rowspan="5" style="background-color:#163d5f"| {{SS}} |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| '''2×''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| [[File:SS Evil Crystal Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Evil Crystal|Evil Crystal]]''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| [[File:SS Lizard Tail Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Lizard Tail|Lizard Tail]]s''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| '''1×''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:center; background-color:#163d5f"| [[File:SS Goddess Plume Icon.png|30px]] '''[[Treasure#Goddess Plume|Goddess Plume]]''' |
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| + | ===''A Link Between Worlds''=== |
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| + | In {{ALBW}}, the '''Rented Bow''' can be rented from [[Ravio]] at his [[Ravio's Shop|shop]]. It is one of the first items that Ravio rents to Link, initially for free so he can enter the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]]. Afterwards the Bow can be rented for a fee of 10 Rupees,<ref>{{Cite|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|ALBW}}</ref> 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 [[Stamina]] to fire Arrows. |
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| + | The purchased Bow can be upgraded to the '''Nice Bow''' by [[Mother Maiamai]] once Link has rescued at least ten lost [[Maiamai]]s. This Bow fires an array of three Arrows at once. |
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| + | Link is also given the Bow of Light by Zelda during the last phases of the final battle against [[Yuga]], when he [[Wall Merging|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 in order to strike him from behind. |
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| + | ===''Tri Force Heroes''=== |
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| + | In {{TFH}}, the Bow appears as a temporary item obtained in certain Levels, 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 Stamina instead of actual ammunition to launch Arrows. The Bow is primarily 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. |
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| + | ===''Breath of the Wild''=== |
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| + | In {{BotW}}, the Bow is no longer a singular item, but an entire class of weapons Link can equip, with varying stats. As such, Bows can be found much earlier and easier than in previous games. However, to compensate for that, 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 equipped to the Bow in use. |
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| + | {| class="altrow sortable" cellpadding="4" style="width: 100%;text-align:center" |
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| + | |+ List of Bows |
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| + | !width="20%"| Bow |
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| + | !width="60%" class="unsortable"| Description |
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| + | | {{Section|Boko Bow|[[File:BotW Boko Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Boko Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''4''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Falcon Bow|'''Falcon Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''20''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Phrenic Bow|[[File:BotW Phrenic Bow Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Phrenic Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''10''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Lizal Bow|[[File:BotW Lizal Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Lizal Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''14''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''A wooden bow created by Lizalfos. It's reinforced by the bones of a large fish - a marked improvement over any standard wooden bow.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Strengthened Lizal Bow|[[File:BotW Strengthened Lizal Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Strengthened Lizal Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''25''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Soldier's Bow|[[File:BotW Soldier's Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Soldier's Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''14''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''A bow designed for armed conflict. Inflicts more damage than a civilian bow, but it will still burn if it touches fire.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Knight's Bow|[[File:BotW Knight's Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Knight's Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''26''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Spiked Boko Bow|[[File:BotW Spiked Boko Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Spiked Boko Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''12''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Swallow Bow|[[File:BotW Swallow Bow Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Swallow Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''9''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Traveler's Bow|[[File:BotW Traveler's Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Traveler's Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''5''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Forest Dweller's Bow|[[File:BotW Forest Dweller's Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Forest Dweller's Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''15''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | | {{Section|Royal Bow|[[File:BotW Royal Bow Icon.png|x50px|link=]]<br>'''Royal Bow'''}} |
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| + | | '''38''' |
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| + | |style="text-align:left"| ''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.'' |
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| + | ==Arrows== |
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| + | {{Main|Arrow}} |
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| + | 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. While Arrows are the stable ammunition of the Bow, there also exists different varieties like the Fire Arrow and Bomb Arrow. These Arrows usually must be equipped to the Bow in order to use them. Some varieties require varying increments of [[Magic Power]]; these Arrows only exist in ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'' and ''The Wind Waker'', which actually incorporate Magic into the gameplay. |
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| + | ==Other Appearances== |
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| + | {{Noncanon|start}} |
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| + | ===Animated series=== |
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| + | :''Main article: [[Zelda's Bow#Animated series|Zelda's Bow]]'' |
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| + | In {{Animated}}, the Bow is mostly used by Princess Zelda and by enemies such as Stalfos and [[Moblin]]s. 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 the "[[Underworld Connections]]" episode, where he fires an Arrow tied to a rope to walk to the princess's alcove. |
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| + | ===''Zelda's Adventure''=== |
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| + | In {{ZA}}, the Bow & Arrow appears as a [[Spells of Zelda's Adventure|Spell]] which lets Zelda fire Arrows with her [[Items in Zelda's Adventure#Wand|Wand]]. It is dropped by a swarm of [[Loccasin]]s early in the [[Shrine of Air]]. The Spell costs 1 Rupee to use. |
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| + | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series=== |
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| + | :''See {{ssb|Main Page|SmashWiki's}} article on {{ssb|Hero's Bow|Bow}} for more information.'' |
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| + | [[File:Bow (SSBB).jpg|thumb|200px|right|Link getting ready to fire an Arrow from his Bow in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] |
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| + | In {{SSBM}}, {{SSBB}}, and {{SSB4}}, the Bow is Link's, [[Young Link]]'s, and [[Toon Link]]'s {{ssb|Neutral special move}}. For all Bows used by the Links, the more the Bow is charged, the farther the Arrow will travel and the more damage it will inflict. |
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| + | In ''Super Mario Bros. Melee'', both Link and Young Link use the Fairy Bow from ''Ocarina of Time''. However, 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. |
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| + | 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 ''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, and also have a slight upward arc to their trajectory. |
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| + | Zelda's Bow from ''Twilight Princess'' also appears as a [[Sticker]], although it is referred to as the Hero's Bow. |
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| + | !Effect in [[The Subspace Emissary]] |
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| + | |[[File:Light Bow Sticker.png|55px]] |
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| + | |'' Twilight Princess |
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| + | |align=left|[Slash] - Attack +8 |
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| + | ===''Soulcalibur II''=== |
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| + | :''How to perform:'' {{SC2|ha}}{{SC2|p}}{{SC2|va}} |
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| + | In {{SCII}}, 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. |
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| + | In {{HW}}, the Bow appears as an item obtained in "[[The Sorceress of the Woods]]" Scenario. 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]] [[Badge]]s for Warriors. It is the only weapon that can kill [[Deku Baba]]s, 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. |
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| + | 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. |
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| + | 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 is also used as her [[Weak Point Smash]]. |
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| + | {{Noncanon|end}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *The Bow has also been used as a weapon by several enemies, including [[Bow Moblin]]s, [[Bow Soldier]]s, Bulblins, [[Bokoblin]]s and [[Stalkoblin]]s. Generic Moblins and [[Shrouded Stalfos]] are also implied to carry Bows, as they shoot projectiles that resemble Arrows. |
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| − | *Despite elsewhere referring to Demise as a man, Fi calls Demise an "it" while describing him to Link.<ref>{{Cite|This eternal being has conquered time itself. It is the source of all monsters. According to tales passed down through generations, it appears differently in each epoch and to each person who lays eyes on it.|Fi|SS}}</ref> |
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| + | *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 "the Hero of the past".<ref name="Hero's Bow"/><ref name="Hero of the Past"/> |
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| − | *Demise will stare at the [[Bug Net]] if it is brought out, similar to the uses of the [[Bug Net]], [[Empty Bottle]], and [[Fishing Rod]] in previous games. As with [[Agahnim]]'s attacks, Demise's Skyward Strike can be reflected by the Bug Net. |
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| + | *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. |
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| − | *Demise bears a glowing, X-shaped scar on his forehead, which may be a result of the [[Sealing Spike]]. It is located in the same area that his reincarnation, Ganondorf, wears a forehead jewel, and in {{TP}}, both Ganon and Ganondorf have similar scars which serve as weak points. |
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| − | *Demise shares the title of "Demon King" with [[Malladus]] and [[Ganon]].<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Demon King Malladus... I am the one who has freed you from your prison! Grant me the power I have dreamed of!|Byrne|ST}}</ref> |
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| − | *Two of Ganondorf's Weapons in {{HW}}, the [[Swords of Demise]] and the [[Trident of Demise]], are named after and designed around Demise. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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| + | {{Names Table |
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| − | The word demise literally means "a person's death".{{Names |
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+ | |name1= Bow |
| + | |name2= Hero's Bow |
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| + | |name3= Fairy Bow |
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| − | |ja= {{Romanize|終焉の者|Shuuen no Mono}} |
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| + | |name4= Rented Bow |
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| − | |jaM= Person of Demise |
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| + | |name5= Nice Bow |
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| − | |es= Heraldo de la Muerte |
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| − | |esM= Harbinger of Death |
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| + | |ja1= {{Romanize|弓|Yumi}} |
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| − | |esL= El Heraldo {{exp|Shortening of full name used at start of boss fight}} |
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| + | |ja2= {{Romanize|勇者の弓|Yuusha no Yumi}} |
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| − | |esLM= The Harbinger |
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| − | |fr= Avatar du Néant |
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| + | |ja4= 借りた弓矢 |
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| − | |frM= Avatar of Nothingness |
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| + | |ja5= ナイス弓矢 |
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| − | |de = {{de|Der Todbringer}} |
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| − | |deM = The Deathbringer |
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| + | |es1= Arco<br>Arco y flechas {{ExpGame|ALBW}} |
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| − | |it= Mortipher |
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| + | |es2= {{exp|Bow of the Hero|Arco del Héroe}} |
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| − | |itM= From the Latin word "Mortifer," meaning "death" |
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| + | |es3= |
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| − | |ko= {{Romanize|종언자|Jongeonja}} |
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| + | |es4= Arco y flechas alquilados |
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| − | |koM= The Person of Demise}} |
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| + | |esS5= Arco y flechas chulos |
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| + | |esL2= Arco del héroe {{ExpGame|MM3D}} |
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| + | |esL3= Arco de las Hadas {{ExpGame|OoT3D}} |
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| + | |esL4= |
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| + | |esL5= Arco y flechas mejorados |
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| + | |fr1= Arc |
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| + | |fr2= Arc du Héros |
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| + | |fr3= Arc des fées |
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| + | |frF4= Arc de location |
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| + | |frF5= Great arc |
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| + | File:BowArtworkLoZ.png|Artwork of the Bow from ''The Legend of Zelda'' |
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+ | File:ALttP Bow Artwork.png|Bow artwork from ''A Link to the Past'' |
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+ | File:Bow ALttP.png|The Bow from ''A Link to the Past'' |
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The Bow is a recurring item in Template:LZS. It is an item that allows Link to fire Arrows as its main ammunition, allowing him to snipe enemies and faraway objects such as switches from a distance.[1] The Bow is a very common item throughout the Zelda series, having debuted in the original The Legend of Zelda and appearing in every game since, excluding The Adventure of Link and the Template:OoX. Bows often go unnamed throughout the series, but the most common Bow name, the Hero's Bow, appears in Majora's Mask,[2] The Wind Waker,[3] and Twilight Princess.[4]
Being a staple item in the Zelda series, the Bow is almost always found in a dungeon, and frequently among the first four. Typically the item is often guarded by a mini-boss, most commonly within the console Zelda games with a few exceptions. In the top-down styled Zelda games, the Bow can shoot Arrows at any cardinal direction. In the 3D console games, 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 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.
Location and Uses
The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, the Bow is found in the Eagle dungeon in the first quest, and in the Lizard dungeon in the Second Quest. Unlike later Bows in the series, the Bow in The Legend of Zelda cannot initially fire Arrows when first obtained. The Arrow must first be purchased from a Merchant before the Bow can be used. Different from other games, the Bow uses Rupees as its ammunition to fire Arrows; if Link runs out of Rupees, he will not be able to use the Bow. The Bow becomes required to defeat Ganon, as it is necessary to fire a Silver Arrow at him to land the finishing blow.
A Link to the Past
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
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 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.[5] It is found in the Forest Temple, awarded after Link defeats the three Stalfos. As an item obtained when Link is an adult, it is 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 Eye Switches. Most notably, the Bow is 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 is also 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 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 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 becomes 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 much 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 Galleries 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
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In Four Swords, the Bow can be obtained as a temporary item in certain areas of Stages.
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 Eye Switches to activate doors and platforms. Some enemies, such as Beamos as well as 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 if 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.[6]
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
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.[7]
The Minish Cap
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 Eye 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 the Stranger at Hyrule Town, he will be able to enter the tower settlement of the Wind Tribe via a portal. Link then has to 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.[4][8] The item is guarded by the Goron Dangoro, who suspects that Link has come to steal the weapon.[9] Dangoro realizes after being defeated that Link has come to save Darbus, and allows him to take the weapon provided if he saves 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 received by 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 archer Bulblins will attempt to set fire onto the wagon with Fire Arrows from afar, and as 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 Bridge of Hylia 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.
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 Eye 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.[10] 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 Scervo. The Bow is utilized by pulling back the Nunchuck similarly to how one would pull back the string of a bow. By holding the C-button on the Nunchuck, 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 Bazaar's Scrap Shop for a fee, which increases its range and strength.
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Increased power and range | 3× |  Tumbleweeds
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Further increased power and range | 5× | Tumbleweeds
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A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, the Rented Bow can be rented from Ravio at his shop. It is one of the first items 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,[11] 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 Stamina 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, 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 in order to strike him from behind.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, the Bow appears as a temporary item obtained in certain Levels, 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 Stamina instead of actual ammunition to launch Arrows. The Bow is primarily 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.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, the Bow is no longer a singular item, but an entire class of weapons Link can equip, with varying stats. As such, Bows can be found much earlier and easier than in previous games. However, to compensate for that, 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 equipped to the Bow in use.
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 Boko Bow |
4 | 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. |
| Falcon Bow | 20 | 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. |
 Phrenic Bow |
10 | 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. |
 Lizal Bow |
14 | A wooden bow created by Lizalfos. It's reinforced by the bones of a large fish - a marked improvement over any standard wooden bow. |
 Strengthened Lizal Bow |
25 | 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. |
 Soldier's Bow |
14 | A bow designed for armed conflict. Inflicts more damage than a civilian bow, but it will still burn if it touches fire. |
 Knight's Bow |
26 | 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. |
 Spiked Boko Bow |
12 | 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. |
 Swallow Bow |
9 | 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. |
 Traveler's Bow |
5 | 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. |
 Forest Dweller's Bow |
15 | 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. |
 Royal Bow |
38 | 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. |
Arrows
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. While Arrows are the stable ammunition of the Bow, there also exists different varieties like the Fire Arrow and Bomb Arrow. These Arrows usually must be equipped to the Bow in order to use them. Some varieties require varying increments of Magic Power; these Arrows only exist in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker, which actually incorporate Magic into the gameplay.
Other Appearances
Animated series
- Main article: Zelda's Bow
In Template:Animated, 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 the "Underworld Connections" episode, where he fires an Arrow tied to a rope to walk to the princess's alcove.
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.
Super Smash Bros. Series
- See SmashWiki's article on Bow for more information.
Link getting ready to fire an Arrow from his Bow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the Bow is Link's, Young Link's, and Toon Link's Neutral special move. For all Bows used by the Links, the more the Bow is charged, the farther the Arrow will travel and the more damage it will inflict.
In Super Mario Bros. Melee, both Link and Young Link use the Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time. However, 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.
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 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, and also have a slight upward arc to their trajectory.
Zelda's Bow from Twilight Princess also appears as a Sticker, although it is referred to as the Hero's Bow.
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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| Hero's Bow | File:Light Bow Sticker.png | Twilight Princess | [Slash] - Attack +8 | All |
Soulcalibur II
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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.
Hyrule Warriors Series
In Hyrule Warriors, the Bow appears as an item obtained in "The Sorceress of the Woods" Scenario. 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 is also used as her Weak Point Smash.
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 "the Hero of the past".[4][8]
- 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.
Etymology
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Bow | Hero's Bow | Fairy Bow | Rented Bow | Nice Bow | ||
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Japanese | 弓 (Yumi) | 勇者の弓 (Yuusha no Yumi) | 借りた弓矢 | ナイス弓矢 | |
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French | Arc | Arc du Héros | Arc des fées | ||
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FrenchCA | Arc des fées Template:ExpGame | Arc loué | Arc de luxe | ||
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FrenchEU | Arc de location | Great arc | |||
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German | Bogen | Heroen-Bogen | Leih-Bogen | Super-Bogen | |
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Italian | Arco | Arco dell'Eroe | Arco magico | Arco a noleggio | Super arco |
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Spanish | Arco Arco y flechas Template:ExpGame |
Arco del Héroe | Arco y flechas alquilados | ||
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SpanishEU | Arco y flechas chulos | ||||
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SpanishLA | Arco del héroe Template:ExpGame | Arco de las Hadas Template:ExpGame | Arco y flechas mejorados | ||
Gallery
- BowArtworkLoZ.png
Artwork of the Bow from The Legend of Zelda
- BowArrowLoZArt.png
Artwork of the Bow and Arrow from The Legend of Zelda
Bow artwork from A Link to the Past
Artwork of Link using the Bow from A Link to the Past & Four Swords
The Bow from A Link to the Past
- Link's Awakening - Bow.png
Artwork of the Bow from Link's Awakening
- LA Link.png
Artwork of Link with the Bow from Link's Awakening
- Fairybow.png
Artwork of the Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time
- Link Bow.png
Artwork of Link firing the Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time
Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time 3D
Fairy Bow Icon from Ocarina of Time 3D
- MM - Hero's Bow.png
Artwork of the Hero's Bow from Majora's Mask
Hero's Bow Icon from Majora's Mask 3D
Artwork of Link wielding a Bow in Four Swords
- Herosbow Artwork.png
Artwork of the Hero's Bow from The Wind Waker
- Bow FSA.png
Bow icon from Four Swords Adventures
Artwork of the Bow from The Minish Cap
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Concept art for the Twilight Princess Hero's Bow from Hyrule Historia
- Hero's Bow TP.png
Hero's Bow from Twilight Princess
- Link and Bow.png
Artwork of Link with the Bow from Spirit Tracks
- Bow ST.png
Bow from Spirit Tracks
- Bow Art SS.png
Artwork of the Bow from Skyward Sword
- Iron Bow SS.png
Iron Bow from Skyward Sword
- Sacred Bow SS.png
Sacred Bow from Skyward Sword
- SS Link Bow.png
Link using the Bow from Skyward Sword
Readying the Bow in Skyward Sword
Link using the Bow in Skyward Sword
Artwork of the Bow from A Link Between Worlds
Ravio demonstrating the Bow's use in A Link Between Worlds
Rented Bow Icon from A Link Between Worlds
Bow Icon from A Link Between Worlds
- Nice Bow.png
Nice Bow from A Link Between Worlds
- TFH Bow.png
Artwork of the Bow from Tri Force Heroes
Artwork of Link using the Bow in Breath of the Wild
Link using the Bow in Breath of the Wild
Bow & Arrow Spell icon from Zelda's Adventure
Link charging the Fairy Bow in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link charging the Fire Bow in Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Bow (SCII).png
Link using the Bow in Soulcalibur II
Toon Link charging the Hero's Bow in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Link using the Bow in Hyrule Warriors
See Also
- Arrow
- Bow of Light
- Crossbow
- Zelda's Bow
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "You got the Hero's Bow! Set it to (C) to equip it." — Item Description (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You got the Hero's Bow! Set it to [Y], [Z], or [X], then use it with the button you've set it to." — Item Description (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "You got the Hero's Bow! This Goron treasure once belonged to a hero of legend." — Item Description (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "You found the Fairy Bow! On the Select Item Subscreen, you can set it to (<), (v) or (>)." — Item Description (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "...Ah! So THAT is why you are here! In that case, take the weapon of the Hero of the past..." — Dangoro (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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)
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