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Spinners are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name reference needed]

Location and Uses[]

Twilight Princess[]

TPHD Spinner Icon

The Spinner is found in the Arbiter's Grounds after defeating Death Sword. As the main dungeon item, it must be used in order to progress through the second half of the dungeon. It is also necessary to defeat the dungeon's boss, Stallord.

TP Spinner

Link obtaining the Spinner

The Spinner is an ancient item created long ago. Link rides it much like a skateboard, except he can only ride on it for a few seconds until the Spinner loses its momentum. The device can also be attached to railings located on specific walls that allow Link to travel along them. It is essential for fully navigating the Arbiter's Grounds as it allows Link to drift across quicksand without sinking. The Spinner also features a spin attack that Link can use to hurt nearby enemies. Additionally, if Link uses the Spinner before falling or jumping off a high cliff, he will be slowed down considerably and take no damage upon landing. He can also control his descent as he falls.

The Spinner is also used to unlock the Mirror of Twilight from within the Mirror Chamber after reaching the roof of the dungeon. After Link leaves the Arbiter's Grounds, it is used in Temple of Time, City in the Sky and Hyrule Castle. In those dungeons, Link finds more mechanisms which must be operated using the Spinner. It can also be used to safely move over tiles which otherwise fall away soon after being stepped on. The Spinner can also be used to obtain Pieces of Heart and Treasure Chests hidden in Hyrule Field.

Other Appearances[]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Spinner appears as a Sticker.

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Spinner Sticker Icon
Spinner
Twilight Princess [Body, Spin] - Attack +4 All

Hyrule Warriors[]

HW Link Ancient Spinner Artwork
Link wielding the Ancient Spinner

In Hyrule Warriors, the Spinner is a class of Weapon used by Link. It is associated with Lightning. The Spinner is unlocked by scanning either the Link or Toon Link amiibo in Hyrule Warriors, which rewards the first form of the Weapon and enables the others to be obtained. In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, it is not required to scan either amiibo to obtain the Spinner as it is available in the base game.

The Weapon has Link ride a form of the Spinner into battle, allowing him to strike enemies by spinning as he glides by. The Spinner takes a short time to build up speed, but can mow through a field of enemies easily. Unlike the Spinner from Twilight Princess, the Spinner in Hyrule Warriors does not lose momentum as it moves.

Variations[]

The default Spinner is the Ancient Spinner. Its appearance matches the Spinner in Twilight Princess.

The second form of the Spinner is the Enhanced Spinner, a more polished, mechanical version of the original.

The third form of the Spinner is the Triforce Spinner, an extravagantly decorated Spinner covered with inlaid gold and Triforce designs.

Weapon Power
Weapon Number of Stars
Tier Icon Element(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5
Lv.1 HW Ancient Spinner Icon
Ancient Spinner
HWDE Lightning Element Icon Lightning 80 88 96 104 112 120
Lv.2 HW Enhanced Spinner Icon
Enhanced Spinner
HWDE Lightning Element Icon Lightning 150 165 180 195 210 225
Lv.3 HW Triforce Spinner Icon
Triforce Spinner
HWDE Lightning Element Icon Lightning 280 308 336 364 392 420
Lv.4 (HWL | HWDE) HW Triforce Spinner Icon
Triforce Spinner +
HWDE Lightning Element Icon Lightning 500 550 600 650 700 750
Lv.4+ (HWL | HWDE) HW Triforce Spinner Icon
Hydro-Spinner
HWDE Lightning Element Icon Lightning
HWDE Water Element Icon Water
500 550 600 650 700 750

Attack Combinations[]

Attack Pattern Effect
X Link summons a Spinner in front of him. Hitting another Spinner while doing this will send it hurtling forwards.
Y X Link stomps with the Spinner. Any Spinners hit with the shockwave will be sent hurtling forwards, and any enemies his by these Spinners will be knocked in Link's direction.
Y Y X Link tilts the Spinner forwards and rides it forwards, barreling into enemies. Any Spinners hit by the charge will be sent hurtling forwards.
Y Y Y X Link jumps upwards and slams the Spinner downwards. Any Spinners hit by it will be blasted forwards.
Y Y Y Y X Link enlarges the Spinner and surrounds it with electric energy, trapping any enemies within before detonating.
Y Y Y Y Y X Link gets off the Spinner and punches it forwards, unleashing shockwaves. Any Spinners hit during this will instantly detonate.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Link rides the Spinner in several skateboarding motions before finishing with a final charge.
Special Attack[]
Main article: Special Attack

Link sets out two Spinners ahead of him to the right and left, then charges forward on a third, knocking the first two ahead in their respective directions and blasting lightning straight ahead. This attack hits a range directly ahead of Link.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess[]

MNPTP Spinner Sprite

The forty-third puzzle in the Picross series and the forty-fourth puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict Spinner.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
GermanyGermanGleiter[3]Glider
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Gallery[]

Video Gallery[]

Spinner trailer from Hyrule Warriors

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 139 (TP)
  2. "Spinner: Use this on cog-shaped holes to reveal hidden staircases." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  3. "Gleiter:
    Der Gleiter bewegt Zahnräder und legt Treppen frei.
    " — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
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