Spirit Gems are items in Phantom Hourglass.[1]
Location and Uses[]
Spirit Gems are hidden and can be found by opening Treasure Chests, solving puzzles, purchasing, checking the mail, or completing certain events. There are three in total: Power, Wisdom, and Courage, and each has a different effect depending on which Spirit is equipped, and of those there are 20 total Spirit Gems of each version to collect over the expanse of the World of the Ocean King.
For the Spirit Gems to have any effect, they must first be taken to Spirit Island. When Link collects ten of a certain Spirit Gem type, he sees an ability enhancement on the part of his Sword or in his physical skill set,[1] however, upon collecting all 20, Link is upgraded with the full extent of the Spirit's power.
Power Gem[]
By collecting Power Gems, the Spirit of Power ignites Link's Sword and increases its attack power.
Wisdom Gem[]
By collecting 10 Wisdom Gems, the Spirit of Wisdom increases Link's defense while allowing him to stun weaker enemies by walking into them. Additionally, less time will be lost from the Phantom Hourglass when hit by a Phantom.
Courage Gem[]
By collecting 10 Courage Gems, the Spirit of Courage allows Link to shoot Sword Beams. Getting all 20 doubles the width of the Sword Beams.
Trivia[]
- The central orb of each Spirit Gem resembles the respective Goddess Pearls from The Wind Waker, both in design and color.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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FrenchCA | Joyaux de l'Esprit | |
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German | Lichtgeisttropfen | Light Spirit Drops |
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Italian | Gemme dello Spirito | |
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SpanishEU | Gemas Espirituales | Spiritual Gems |
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SpanishLA | Gemas Espirituales | Spiritual Gems |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 8