The Power Glove(ALttP | OoA | ALBW)[1] is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and uses[]
The Power Glove allows Link to lift certain heavy objects.
Mainline appearances[]
A Link to the Past[]
Power GloveThis allows the wearer to lift and throw heavy objects.
The Power Glove is located in the Desert Palace in A Link to the Past, introducing the need to lift heavy rocks. These rocks obstruct the path to the bosses of the dungeon, the Lanmolas. These rocks also surround the entrance to Death Mountain, necessitating the retrieval of the Power Glove before Link can ascend to the Tower of Hera.
The Power Glove is replaced by the more powerful Titan's Mitt in Thieves' Town.
Oracle of Ages[]
The Power Glove is located in the Ancient Tomb in Oracle of Ages. It functions as the L-2 Power Bracelet, being able to lift considerably heavier objects, such as the statues found in and around the Tomb. The Power Glove is crucial for defeating the boss of the dungeon, Ramrock, in its final form. In said form, its hands transform into metal balls, connected to the main body by chains. Link must use the Power Glove to grab onto one of the balls that it doesn't throw towards the young hero and pull it far enough so that it recoils and hits Ramrock, eventually defeating it.
A Link Between Worlds[]
The Power Glove in A Link Between Worlds functions nearly identically to its counterpart in A Link to the Past. Rosso gives Link the Power when the hero expresses an interest in picking up small rocks.[2] Rosso also hints that Link should pick up the rocks surrounding his home.[3] If Link obliges in picking up all of the rocks surrounding his house, Rosso will reward Link with a Chest containing 50 Rupees. Some Lost Maiamais can be located beneath small rocks that must be lifted.
Like in A Link to the Past, the Power Glove is eventually replaced by the Titan's Mitt, this time on the Gear Screen, although both are visible on Link's hands.[clarification needed]
Spinoff appearances[]
Ancient Stone Tablets[]
The Worn-Out Glove is an item only available in Ancient Stone Tablets. It works identically to the Power Glove, except that only a single rock can be lifted per screen.
The Faces of Evil[]
In The Faces of Evil, the Power Glove is an item that can be used to destroy stronger enemies and boulders instantly, as opposed to using Bombs. It costs 10 Rubies per use. The Power Glove is created by giving the Crone in Spearfish Falls some Grapple Berries.
The Wand of Gamelon[]
In The Wand of Gamelon, the Power Glove appears identically as in The Faces of Evil; it is an item that can be used to destroy enemies and boulders instead of using Bombs. It costs 10 Rubies per use. The Power Glove is created by Grimbo of Washubi Swamp after Zelda gives him a Hanyu Spore.
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, the Power Gloves are the third Level form of the Gauntlet, a class of Weapon used by Link. They are joined with a Chain Chomp, functioning as the Weapon's Ball and Chain.
Trivia[]
- In A Link to the Past, the Power Glove and Titan's Mitt subtly alter Link's sprite so that his hands are armored and no longer flesh-colored. This detail is absent from A Link to the Past & Four Swords.
- The Silver Gauntlets in Ocarina of Time serve a similar purpose as the Power Glove.
- The Power Glove may be a reference to Mattel's Power Glove controller for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 聖なるグローブ (Seinaru Gurōbu) (TAoL)[4] パワーグラブ (Pawā Gurabu) (ALttP)[5] パワーグローブ (Pawā Gurōbu) (ALBW)[6] | Sacred Glove Same as English. Power Glove |
 | FrenchCA | Gants de la force (ALBW)[7] | |
 | FrenchEU | Gants de puissance (ALBW)[8] | |
 | German | Krafthandschuh (ALBW | HWDE)[9][10] | |
 | Italian | Guanti della forza (ALBW)[11] | |
 | Korean | 파워 글러브 (Pawo Geulleobeu) (ALBW)[12] | Power Glove |
 | SpanishEU | Guante de Fuerza (ALBW)[13] | |
 | SpanishLA | Guante de Fuerza (ALBW)[14] | |
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Gallery[]
The Power Glove as seen in the inventory from A Link to the Past
A Power Glove Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Notes
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 134 (ALttP | OoA | ALBW)
- ↑ "I was on the mountain mining ore when, all of a sudden, the earth started shaking! When I got home, the place was a wreck. Rocks everywhere. You seen outside? I'll be bustin' my back for days to clean up that mess. At least pickin' up rocks and smashin' the things feels pretty good. Wish they were full of good ore, though. What? You want to try too? Rah! Feels good smashin' stuff! Huh? Can’t do it? Sorry to hear it. Can’t stand to see a nice kid like you not be able to throw your weight around... Here-take this. It’s a hand-me-down from yours truly." — Rosso (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "You’ll feel tough with that on your mitt—oughta be able to pick up rocks! Smaller ones, anyway. And if you get to smashin' and just can’t stop yourself, well, there’s a whole bunch of them outside! Grah-ha-ha! Just a joke, that’s all. I wouldn't REALLY tell ya to do all my work out there. Still, if you do...who am I to stop ya? Now, these rocks aren't gonna clean themselves up. Back to it!" — Rosso (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 49
- ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 29 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 23
- ↑ "パワーグローブで小さい岩を持ち上げられる
まるで気分は力持ち！" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Gants de la force
Vous permet de soulever des rochers avec et de vous sentir grand et fort." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Gants de puissance
Vous permet de soulever des rochers avec et de vous sentir grand et fort." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Krafthandschuh
Erhöht die Körperkraft, sodass du mit kleine Felsen aufheben kannst." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Krafthandschuh: Fügt Blitz als empfohlenes Element hinzu und macht an Felsen Gegner sichtbar." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Guanti della forza
Grazie a questi guanti, con puoi sollevare piccoli massi. Ti senti più forte!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "파워 글러브로 작은 바위를 들이 을릴 수 있다
기분만큼은 천하장사!" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Guante de Fuerza
Te hace sentirte fuerte como nadie. Pulsa para levantar rocas pequeñas." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Guante de Fuerza
Te hace sentirte fuerte como nadie. Oprime para levantar rocas pequeñas." — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
で小さい岩を持ち上げられる
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