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| − | The '''Tunic''' is an article of clothing worn by [[Link]] in every one of his games. There are many different forms of tunic that Link can don in games, some even with the ability to change in-game to open new abilities with each new garb. |
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| + | The '''Ordon Goat''' is a species of goat specific to [[Ordona Province]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the only Zelda title in which they have appeared in so far. |
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| − | == ''The Legend of Zelda'' == |
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| + | They are roughly around the size of [[Epona]], [[Link]]'s horse in ''Twilight Princess'', although shorter. The goats have a blue coat and yellow faces. They also have what appears to be rabbit-like ears sticking from their heads, but are actually just part of their hair. The most striking feature of the goat is its enormous horns, which come together to form a complete circle above their heads. These horns are beige and have brown stripes. |
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| − | [[File:Link Blue.gif|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', Link mainly wore a green tunic that neither enhanced or hindered his abilities. Optionally, Link could also acquire the [[Blue Ring]] or the [[Red Ring]], which would change his tunic's color and enhance his defensive abilities. The Blue Ring is hidden in a secret shop somewhere in the overworld of [[Hyrule]], where a shopkeeper will sell it for 250 [[Rupee]]s. By purchasing this ring, Link's tunic would be turned into a very light lavender or periwinkle color and would allow him to take a little less damage when hit by enemies. |
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| + | It is possible that they may have replaced [[cow]]s, as cows or other dairy-producing animals are nowhere to be found in Hyrule during ''Twilight Princess'', although dairy products are widely available. |
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| − | [[File:Link Red.gif|left]]The Red Ring, which is also optional, is the [[dungeon item]] of the [[Death Mountain Labyrinth]]. It turns Link's tunic into red and further increases his defense, making him more defensive than he would be if he had the Blue Ring. |
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| − | == ''The Adventure of Link'' == |
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| + | [[File:ordongoat.jpg|thumb|200px|A beta screenshot of [[Link]] on [[Epona]] inside [[Ordon Ranch]], looking at an Ordon Goat]] |
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| − | [[File:Rinku.gif|20px|left]]Link once again wears a green tunic throughout ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''. Using the [[Shield Spell]] will turn his clothes red for as long as the spell is active. |
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| + | Ordon Goats are raised as the main livestock of [[Ordon Village]], the other being [[Cucco]]s although they just seem to be pets. The goats are held and raised in [[Ordon Ranch]], south of the village and owned by [[Fado (Twilight Princess)|Fado]]. Fado's job is to ensure the goats' well being and herd them, and he employs Link as a ranch-hand to round them up into the barn with Epona. Fado often slips up and and is known to accidentally let a goat escape the ranch, forcing a villager outside to grab onto their horns and stop the goat in its tracks. Their smooth horns allow easy grip. |
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| − | == ''A Link to the Past'' == |
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| − | The second appearance, since ''The Legend of Zelda'', of changing tunics came with the SNES game ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. In the game, Link once again started out in green but could optionally find more garb as he moved through the game. |
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| + | The goats are raised to produce milk, much like a real goat would. The milk can also be turned into circular, yellow [[Ordon Goat Cheese|cheese]] in the shape of a donut, recalling the characteristic shape of an Ordon Goat's horns. Besides having the goats produce food for the village, it would also seem that Ordon Village ships many of its livestock goods to other parts of [[Hyrule]] — milk is sold in a select few shops in other places of Hyrule, and Link can obtain some Ordon Goat Cheese in [[Snowpeak Ruins]]. Drinking goat milk restores one's health, and the cheese can be used to make [[Soups in Twilight Princess|cheesy soups]] that heal even more. |
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| − | [[File:Tunic Green LttP.gif|right|80px]] |
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| − | ===Green Jerkin (Tunic)=== |
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| − | [[File:LinkGreenLttp.gif|left]][[File:Tunic Green Sprite LttP.gif|left]] |
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| − | The official name for the clothes Link wears in the game is called the Green Jerkin but has the similar appearance to a Tunic. The first piece of clothing does just that, it keeps Link clothed throughout the game. No special abilities come with the Jerkin. |
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| + | The Ordon Goats are regarded to be very important to the lifestyle and economy of Ordon Village. The village shows a few goat themes as decoration, such as the sign posts and [[Ordon Shield]] having Ordon Goat horns. |
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| + | ===Goat-Herding Minigame=== |
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| + | Herding the goats is offered as a mini-game which involves Link, riding Epona, to herd the goats into the barn as a timer counts. Link is supposed to ride Epona and chase after the goats, and force them to run back into the barn, which they will automatically do when nearing the barn's entry. Hollering at the goats will make them run faster, but if they are pushed too far, they will glow red and headbutt Epona, causing Link to fall off. Two rounds of this mini-game must be played in order for Link to progress further in ''Twilight Princess'' and to complete the game: The first time there is no timer, and only 10 goats are in the ranch; the second time there is a timer (although Link can still take his time), and 20 goats are present. After Link retrieves Epona, the minigame can be played again, and Link has to herd 20 goats in three minutes; if he succeeds, Fado awards him with a [[Heart Container|Piece of Heart|Heart Piece]]. |
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| − | [[File:Tunic Blue LttP.gif|right|80px]] |
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| + | *It it possible that the goats were once part of the Ordona Province's wildlife, as [[Ordona (Spirit)|Ordona]], the [[Spirits of Light|Spirit of Light]] of Ordon, strongly resembles an Ordon Goat, which most likely would have existed long before Ordon Village was built. The Ordon Goats were probably named after the village, which in turn was named after Ordona. |
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| + | *When Link has approached an Ordon Goat, he can gently pet it. Petting a goat does nothing but merely makes the goat raise its head, which is usually pointed towards the ground, and briefly bleat. Petting is merely a gimmick added within the game. Later on in the game, standing in front of an Ordon Goat will give one the option to grab it's horns and flip it over, which will make it angrily charge at Link. |
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| + | *As the [[Cucco's Revenge Squad]] has been removed from ''Twilight Princess'', Ordon Goats will attack Link if he attacks them. |
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| − | ===Blue Mail=== |
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| − | [[File:LinkBlueLttp.gif|left]] [[File:Tunic Blue Sprite LttP.gif|left]] |
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| − | The Blue Tunic is hidden in the [[Ice Palace]] in the [[Dark World]] and is Link's second tunic. When Link wears this, the damage taken from enemies is reduced by 1/4. |
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| − | ===Red Mail=== |
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| − | [[File:LinkRedLttP.gif|left]][[File:Tunic Red Sprite LttP.gif|left]] |
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| − | This is Link's final tunic in ''A Link to the Past'' and best armor in the game. It is found in [[Ganon's Tower]] in [[Dark World]] where the [[Tower of Hera]] was on [[Death Mountain]]. When this tunic is worn, it reduces damage taken by ½ making the final battles a bit easier. |
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| − | == ''Link's Awakening DX'' == |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening DX]]'', the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Link dons three tunics in the game as well if he can beat the special hidden [[Color Dungeon]], located in the graveyard. |
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| − | ===Green Tunic=== |
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| − | Link once again wears the original green to start the game. The tunic once again has no special abilities except to keep the hero clothed. |
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| − | ===Red Tunic=== |
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| − | The red tunic doubles the damage of Link's sword attacks and sends enemies flying when he hits them like a [[Piece of Power]], only permanent. It is one of the two tunics Link can find in the Color Dungeon. Link can only wear one tunic at a time and must beat the dungeon again to change colors. |
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| − | ===Blue Tunic=== |
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| − | The blue tunic halves the damage Link takes. It is like a [[Guardian Acorn]], only permanent. It is one of the two tunics Link can find in the Color Dungeon. Link can only wear one tunic at a time and must beat the dungeon again to change colors. |
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| − | == ''Ocarina of Time'' == |
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| − | ===Kokiri Tunic=== |
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| − | [[File:Kokiri tunic.png|65px|left]] |
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| − | The '''Kokiri Tunic''', the set of clothes that the [[Kokiri]] children wear, is the clothing worn by Link at the start of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is a simple leaf-green tunic that enables no special abilities. However, its one strength is that [[Like Like]] will not steal Link's tunic if he is wearing this. As such, if a Like Like manages to swallow Link with another tunic, it is best to quickly swap out a special tunic for this one until the attack finishes, or Link will have to kill the Like Like to get it back or have to buy another one. |
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| − | ===Goron Tunic=== |
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| − | [[File:Goron tunic.png|65px|left]] |
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| − | The '''Goron Tunic''', sometimes known as the red tunic, is one of the few articles of clothing worn by [[Link]] besides that of his usual green outfit. It is visually identical to the green version except that it is red. This tunic can be stolen by a [[Like Like]], if Link is wearing it when grabbed by one. If the Like Like is not immediately slain, the tunic will need to be repurchased. |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', this tunic helps absorb extreme heat. It is the essential uniform when exploring places such as the [[Death Mountain Crater]], an otherwise deadly habitat. While it is best known for its accessibility, the tunic also offers some heightened protection. While wearing this, Link can no longer burn from fire-based traps and attacks, and Link can safely walk on lava tiles and poison water for a short period of time (if Link performs Targeting jumps within certain intervals in this water and lava, he is also virtually invincible from them). It is seen by many players as the tunic of choice for the game due to its unique versatility. It can be bought by [[Link]] at the [[Goron]] Shop for 200 rupees, or more sensibly be received as a gift from [[Link (Goron)|Darunia's son]] (who is named after [[Link]]). |
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| − | === Zora Tunic === |
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| − | [[File:Zora tunic.png|65px|left]] |
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| − | The '''Zora Tunic''', sometimes known as the blue tunic, is one of the few articles of clothing worn by [[Link]] besides that of his usual green outfit. It is visually identical to the green version except that it is blue. This tunic can also be nabbed by like likes. |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the tunic allows the wearer (Link) to breathe underwater. While it is almost functionally useless by itself, it must be used in conjunction with the [[Iron Boots]] for this ability to really be brought out. The pair renders large undersea areas accessible and traversable, although at a slow speed. Unlike the Goron Tunic, it does not offer any mild defense bonuses; it does not reduce frost damage, only disable the timer seen underwater. It can be bought by Link at the [[Zora's Shop]] for 300 [[rupee]]s, or it can be given to him by [[King Zora]] when Link helps him to thaw. |
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| − | == ''Majora's Mask'' == |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', child Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' goes to [[Termina]] in his Kokiri Tunic. This game does not include the ability to switch tunics but rather switch persons. The [[Fierce Deity]] form of Link dons an armored, white tunic. |
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| − | == ''Oracle'' series == |
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| − | In the Oracle games, Link also only dons the Green Tunic throughout his adventure. |
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| − | == ''Four Sword'' series == |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' as well as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Sword Adventures|Four Sword Adventures]]'', Link splits into four equal persona due to the [[Four Sword]]. Doing so allows Link to sport his traditional Green Tunic as well as a Red, Blue, and Purple Tunic. The colors in the game help players determine which Link they are controlling rather than give Link an ability. |
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| − | == ''The Wind Waker'' == |
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| − | [[File:Heroclothes.png|left]][[File:HeroClothes.png|right]] |
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| − | ===Hero's Clothes=== |
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| − | Link receives this nifty set of clothes very early on in his adventure in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. It was customary for the young boys of [[Outset Island]] to don a green tunic in honor of the Hero of Time upon reaching a certain age. They were especially made for Link by his Grandma for his birthday and were designed and suited to look like the Hero of Time. As Link wears these, many people will come to realize a feeling of nostalgia, deceptiveness, and actually mistake him for the Hero of Time. |
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| − | ===Hero's New Clothes=== |
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| − | After finishing the game once, the player can start a new file. The new file is the same as a new game except that it carries over figures, [[Aryll]] wears her second choice of clothing the entire time, Hylian textboxes are translated for the player, the player begins with the Color Pictobox, and the Hero's New Clothes are given instead of the original Hero's Clothes. Link's grandmother states that it is made with a special fabric that only the honest can see, so they are "invisible" (Link apparently does not see them). He puts the outfit over his old one, and the game can be played in the clothing that Link started with. Some of the NPC text is changed to reflect which version of the outfit they see, with some surprising results. In the ending, they become Hero's Clothes, suggesting he is finally worthy of wearing the attire of the Hero of Time.{{fact}} In [[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]], another set returns as a trade item. |
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| − | == ''The Minish Cap'' == |
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| − | Link in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' once again travels [[Hyrule]] in the Green Tunic. However at the beginning of the game, Link doesn't sport his traditional green hat. It isn't until he meets [[Ezlo]] that he wears the cap. At the end of the game, Ezlo gives Link a hat as a going away gift saying that the cap suits him well. |
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| − | If Link uses [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]'s charm he will become blue and obtain more defense for a while. If he uses [[Din (Oracle)|Din]]'s charm, he will become red and obtain an offensive bonus. When he uses the [[Farore (Oracle)|Farore]]'s charm, his tunic becomes purple and he gets a offence/defence bonus but in a lower dose of the separate bonuses. |
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| − | After obtaining the [[Four Sword]], Link has the ability to split into four. Each with a different colored tunic; green, red, blue, and purple. The split Links do not have the abilities of the Oracle's charms. |
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| − | ===Glitch=== |
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| − | Using any of the Oracle's charms ''inside'' of Mama's Cafe, will turn Link's tunic orange. His skin will turn grey and eyes orange-red. This only lasts while inside of the Cafe. Some fans consider this a version of [[Dark Link]]. |
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| − | == ''Twilight Princess'' == |
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| − | The idea of Tunic switching to help with puzzles made its return to the GameCube and Wii game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. |
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| − | ===Ordonian Outfit=== |
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| − | In the early portion of the game, Link wears the standard clothes of the Ordonians of [[Ordon Village]]. Most males of the village wear a variation of this garb. There is nothing special about this outfit as it does not grant Link any extra abilities. Once the Hero's Clothes are obtained, Link will not be seen wearing these clothes again, with a few exceptions. When [[sumo]] wrestling with [[Bo|Mayor Bo]], Link wears the trousers from this outfit, and it also appears in various cutscenes. This is the only outfit of ''Twilight Princess'' that does not include a hat. |
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| − | ===Hero's Clothes=== |
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| − | Once Link returns the light to the [[Faron Woods]], he is given the Hero's Clothes by [[Faron (Spirit)|Faron]], the light spirit of the forest. Faron notes that the Legendary Hero once wore these clothes, a treasure kept by the Light Spirits, and that it was only fitting that Link don the clothes as well as his successor. The Hero's Clothes also possess some visual differences from past incarnations. It is similar to what is worn in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', but with some add-ons. Underneath the green is a chainmail shirt. It also possesses two small pouches attached to the belt. It also looks much more materialistic. The fabric of the tunic and hat has stitches and seams, unlike the seamless formation of all previous tunics, and the boots and undergarments of the tunic also have things such as buckles, small holes, and other indications of wear-and-tear and hurried craftwork. |
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| − | ===Zora Armor=== |
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| − | [[File:Zoraarmour.png|100px|left]]The Zora Armor works in similar fashion to the Zora Tunic in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is even designed by "the same person", [[King Zora]]. Although the King doesn't make an appearance in this game, his wife [[Queen Rutela]] does. She rewards the clothing to Link when he helps deliver [[Prince Ralis|her son]] to [[Kakariko Village]] safely. She then lays down for her eternal rest. The Armor allows Link to breathe underwater as long as he is wearing it. It also allows Link to swim underwater, functioning similarly to the swimming aspect of the [[Zora Mask]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. With the combination of the [[Iron Boots]], Link can also safely walk on the ocean floor. A new twist, however, makes Link more vulnerable to Fire and Ice attacks while wearing the armor, so it is made to be far more situational rather than a replacement for the current clothing. The armor looks like chain mail with short sleeves, unlike Link's normal tunic. It also has a helmet similar to what Zora soldiers wear, yet smaller and only goes on the forehead, and a mask which covers his mouth and nose whilst in the water. One of Link's outfits in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' is very similar to the Zora Armor. |
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| − | ===Magic Armor=== |
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| − | This version of the Magic Armor is in the form of equipment rather than as a magic-based item. allows Link to lose [[rupee]]s when he is hit instead of hearts. The Magic Armor will consume rupees until he is out, at which time the effect wears off. Without rupees, the armor impedes movement and turns a gray-blue color, and if hit without [[Rupee]]s, Link will lose health normally. |
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| − | Interestingly enough, if the [[Iron Boots]] are equipped once Link runs out of Rupees while wearing the Magic Armor, his speed will not change. |
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| − | == ''Phantom Hourglass'' == |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'''s Adventure Mode, Link only dons his trademark green tunic. However, [[Battle Mode]] features Player 1 in a red tunic and Player 2 in a blue tunic. |
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| − | ==''Spirit Tracks''== |
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| − | ===Recruit Uniform=== |
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| − | [[File:Recruit_uniform.png|left|70px]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', Link's green tunic is known as the '''Recruit Uniform''', which is the same uniform that [[Castle Guard]]s wear. Though it is called Recruit's Uniform upon obtaining, it is referred to as the Hero's Clothes on the Status Screen. It is given to him by Princess Zelda so that he can disguise himself and be able to pass by the guards unnoticed as the two escape from [[Hyrule Castle]]. It serves as a replacement to the Engineer's Clothes, but Link can switch back into the [[Engineer's Clothes]] later on in the game when he obtains all 20 stamps in [[Niko]]'s [[Stamp Book]]. |
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| − | As in ''Phantom Hourglass'', Link wears this trademark tunic in various colors during multiplayer battles, including the red and blue of ''Phantom Hourglass''. With the addition of three and four-player battles, Players 1 and 4 don green and purple tunics, matching up the four colors to those that the four Links wear in the ''Four Swords'' series. |
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| − | ==Tunic Effects on NPC== |
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| − | In ''The Legend of Zelda'', the color of Link's Tunic will affect the color of Princess Zelda's dress. ''The Ocarina of Time'' has [[Nabooru's second-in-command]]'s clothing affected by the color of Link's Tunic. |
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| − | In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, [[Link]], like every other character, has a variety of color options that don't have any effect on gameplay whatsoever. For Link, these options modify the color of his tunic. |
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| − | === ''Super Smash Bros.'' === |
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| − | In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link has four tunic choices: the Kokiri, Goron, and Zora tunics, as well as a tunic the color of which resembles a very light lavender. |
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| − | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' brought more color options, giving Link the Kokiri, Goron, Zora, white, and black tunics. These tunic colors were reflected with [[Young Link|Young Link's]] character. |
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| − | In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Link has six tunics available to him: the Kokiri, Goron, Zora, the white tunic, and features a new golden tunic. The sixth option is a full color-scheme change that causes Link to resemble [[Dark Link]]. Toon Link features a similar set. In addition to the green, red, blue, violet and dark ones, the sixth one gives him his color scheme from the first game, even changing his hair to a more brownish color. |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | File:Sheild.png|Link's red tunic in ''The Adventure of Link'' |
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| − | File:Blue Mail ALttP.png|The Blue Mail in ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| − | File:Greentunic LA.gif|The Green Tunic from ''Link's Awakening DX'' |
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| − | File:Redtunic LA.gif|The Red Tunic from ''Link's Awakening DX'' |
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| − | File:Bluetunic.gif|The Blue Tunic from ''Link's Awakening DX'' |
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| − | File:Green Tunic OoT.png|The Kokiri Tunic from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Red Tunic OoT.png|The Goron Tunic from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:Blue Tunic OoT.png|The Zora Tunic from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| − | File:HeroesClothes.png|Receiving the Hero's Clothes in ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | {{Names |
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| − | |English= Tunic, Engineer's Clothes, Recruit Uniform |
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| − | |Japanese= 服 |
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| − | |Spanish(LA)= Túnica, Uniforme de maquinista, Uniforme de aprendiz |
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| − | |French(CA)= ?, Habit de conducteur, Habit d'apprenti soldat |
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| − | |French(FR)= Tunique, Tenue de conducteur |
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| − | |German= Rüstung |
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Revision as of 23:02, 8 June 2010
The Ordon Goat is a species of goat specific to Ordona Province in Twilight Princess, the only Zelda title in which they have appeared in so far.
Characteristics
They are roughly around the size of Epona, Link's horse in Twilight Princess, although shorter. The goats have a blue coat and yellow faces. They also have what appears to be rabbit-like ears sticking from their heads, but are actually just part of their hair. The most striking feature of the goat is its enormous horns, which come together to form a complete circle above their heads. These horns are beige and have brown stripes.
It is possible that they may have replaced cows, as cows or other dairy-producing animals are nowhere to be found in Hyrule during Twilight Princess, although dairy products are widely available.
Lifestyle and Breeding
A beta screenshot of Link on Epona inside Ordon Ranch, looking at an Ordon Goat
Ordon Goats are raised as the main livestock of Ordon Village, the other being Cuccos although they just seem to be pets. The goats are held and raised in Ordon Ranch, south of the village and owned by Fado. Fado's job is to ensure the goats' well being and herd them, and he employs Link as a ranch-hand to round them up into the barn with Epona. Fado often slips up and and is known to accidentally let a goat escape the ranch, forcing a villager outside to grab onto their horns and stop the goat in its tracks. Their smooth horns allow easy grip.
The goats are raised to produce milk, much like a real goat would. The milk can also be turned into circular, yellow cheese in the shape of a donut, recalling the characteristic shape of an Ordon Goat's horns. Besides having the goats produce food for the village, it would also seem that Ordon Village ships many of its livestock goods to other parts of Hyrule — milk is sold in a select few shops in other places of Hyrule, and Link can obtain some Ordon Goat Cheese in Snowpeak Ruins. Drinking goat milk restores one's health, and the cheese can be used to make cheesy soups that heal even more.
The Ordon Goats are regarded to be very important to the lifestyle and economy of Ordon Village. The village shows a few goat themes as decoration, such as the sign posts and Ordon Shield having Ordon Goat horns.
Goat-Herding Minigame
Herding the goats is offered as a mini-game which involves Link, riding Epona, to herd the goats into the barn as a timer counts. Link is supposed to ride Epona and chase after the goats, and force them to run back into the barn, which they will automatically do when nearing the barn's entry. Hollering at the goats will make them run faster, but if they are pushed too far, they will glow red and headbutt Epona, causing Link to fall off. Two rounds of this mini-game must be played in order for Link to progress further in Twilight Princess and to complete the game: The first time there is no timer, and only 10 goats are in the ranch; the second time there is a timer (although Link can still take his time), and 20 goats are present. After Link retrieves Epona, the minigame can be played again, and Link has to herd 20 goats in three minutes; if he succeeds, Fado awards him with a Piece of Heart|Heart Piece.
Trivia
- It it possible that the goats were once part of the Ordona Province's wildlife, as Ordona, the Spirit of Light of Ordon, strongly resembles an Ordon Goat, which most likely would have existed long before Ordon Village was built. The Ordon Goats were probably named after the village, which in turn was named after Ordona.
- When Link has approached an Ordon Goat, he can gently pet it. Petting a goat does nothing but merely makes the goat raise its head, which is usually pointed towards the ground, and briefly bleat. Petting is merely a gimmick added within the game. Later on in the game, standing in front of an Ordon Goat will give one the option to grab it's horns and flip it over, which will make it angrily charge at Link.
- As the Cucco's Revenge Squad has been removed from Twilight Princess, Ordon Goats will attack Link if he attacks them.