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'''Fire''', along with [[ice]], [[light]] and other elements, has been a staple for [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise]]. Over the course of the decades, fire has served numerous roles in the games, including an environmental role and being an obstacle to beat.
 
 
==Role in the Series==
 
===Fire as a symbolic element===
 
{{Element|Fire}}In various installments from the series, fire is portrayed as part of an elemental triunvirate that encases it along with forest and [[Water (Terrain)|water]], and is present within areas at very high temperatures, such as mountains with volcanoes, and appearing along with [[Zelda Definitions#L|Lava]]. Therefore, people at [[Hyrule]] and other lands built temples and [[dungeons]] that give it a sacred value, one of the most well-known examples being the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. In addition to representing the element canonically, this temple offers several puzzles, obstacles and enemies revolving around it, and is guarded by the [[Sage]] of Fire (by the moment the events of the game take place, [[Darunia]] fulfills that role, and also guards the [[Medallions#Fire Medallion|Fire Medallion]] until he gives it to Link). The [[Bolero of Fire]] pays homage to the element as well, and instantly transports anyone playing it to [[Death Mountain Crater]], where the temple is located. In the same game, the [[Spiritual Stones#Goron's Ruby|Goron's Ruby]] is also known as the Spiritual Stone of Fire.
 
 
As in the case of the [[Zora]] [[race]] representing water, the [[Goron]]s usually represents this element, due to them living on [[Death Mountain]], near its active volcano. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', however, none of them inhabit [[Dragon Roost Island]], and the [[Rito]] tribe has instead a fixation towards wind and sky, like its patron deity [[Valoo]] does.
 
 
===Fire as an obstacle===
 
[[File:Rupee Fire.png|150px|thumb|left|This silver [[Rupee]] can only be collected when a switch is pressed to extinguish the fire layer.]]
 
Even in non-fiery zones, it's not uncommon that some spots and treasure chests are surrounded by thin, circular (or hexagonal) layers of fire; these layers are meant to wane only after a designated puzzle or a group of enemies in a zone is conquered, or simply when a switch is pressed. In other circumstances, however, the flames are never meant to disappear, forcing [[Link]] to consider taking an alternate route in order to proceed on his quest. In the aforementioned Fire Temple from ''Ocarina of Time'', as well as in the [[Deku Shrine]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', there are mazes revolving around fire layers that only reveal when the young hero is trying carelessly to bypass a segment.
 
 
[[Lava]] often plays this role as well. There may be fiery gaps that Link cannot cross if he doesn't find a way to nullify the deadly effects of the lava (such as wearing the [[Tunic#Goron Tunic|Goron Tunic]] or transforming into [[Goron Link]]), create a path to overcome it (such as using [[Jar#Water Pot|water jars]] to cool the lava, or making a bridge), or simply overlook it through an alternate route.
 
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===Fire as a weapon===
 
[[File:6_Collection31_Large.jpg|thumb|right|Din's Fire allows Link to attack multiple enemies at once.]]
 
Fire is sometimes on the side of Link as well. There are weapons, such as the [[Fire Rod]], that allow the young hero to shoot fire toward his [[enemies]] from a distance, some of which are particularly weak against it. A more recurring example, however, is the [[Fire Arrow]]s, which (at the expense of some [[Magic Meter|magic]]), are empowered regular [[arrows]] that can be shot with a concentrated amount of fire to inflict extra damage to enemies. With the help of the [[Magic Rod#Book of Magic|Book of Magic]], the [[Magic Rod]] serves a similar purpose as well. Not all fire-based weapons shoot fiery projectiles, however. Some artifacts, like [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]] and [[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]], attack through the three dimensions of space.
 
 
On the negative side, some enemies also use fire in their defense. These enemies include [[Bulblin]]s (which shoot Fire Arrows), [[Dodongo]]s and [[Keese#Fire Keese|Fire Keese]]. When Link is fighting them, he must not use any wooden [[shield]], as they are terminally vulnerable to fire. Some enemies also use lava as a refuge against the reach of Link's attacks.
 
 
===Fire as a puzzle device===
 
{{Image|image=Deku Stick.png|type=caption|size=100px|align=right|caption=The [[Deku Stick]] is useful for lighting [[torch|torches]].}}
 
In some dungeons and underground areas, there are [[torch|torches]] that must be lit in order to make a [[chest]] appear, a [[door]] open, or something else happen. There are diverse ways to accomplish this: Using a [[lantern]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', etc.), [[Deku Stick]]s (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''), [[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]], [[Fire Rod]], etc. In nearly all the cases, the torches must be lit before they start turning off, as all of them must be remain lit at a time to render the puzzle or obstacle solved.
 
 
There are instances where fire must be used to melt ice or snow. While this is a common feature in several games in the series, ''Ocarina of Time'' shows a strange variety in the form of the [[Blue Fire]], which is the only one capable of melting the red ice found in [[Ice Cavern]]. Rarer instances of fire usage include making a rock or block rise with lava and killing certain enemies with a source of fire, among others.
 
 
==Fire-based Items==
 
<gallery>
 
File:BlueCandleArtwork.png|[[Candle#The Legend of Zelda|Blue Candle]]
 
File:CandleLoZArt.png|[[Candle#The Legend of Zelda|Red Candle]]
 
File:Fire.png|[[Spells of The Adventure of Link#Fire Spell|Fire Spell]]
 
File:Lanternlttp.png|[[Lantern]]
 
File:Fire_Rod_Artwork.png|[[Fire Rod]]
 
File:Bombos Medallion.png|[[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]]
 
File:Din's Fire.png|[[Spells of Ocarina of Time#Din's Fire|Din's Fire]]
 
File:BlueFire(OoT).png|[[Blue Fire]]
 
File:Fire Arrow.png|[[Fire Arrow]]
 
File:Ember Seed.png|[[Mystical Seeds#Ember Seeds|Ember Seeds]]
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Fire-related Characters==
 
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File:Darunia OoT 3D.png|[[Darunia]]
 
File:Dinoot.jpg|[[Din (Goddess)|Din]]
 
File:EldinSS.png|[[Eldin (Dragon)|Eldin]]
 
File:Embrose2.png|[[Embrose]]
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Fire-based enemies and bosses==
 
<gallery>
 
File:FieryMoa.png|[[Moa#Fiery Moa|Fiery Moa]]
 
File:Fokkeru.png|[[Fokkeru]]
 
File:07b-thunderbird.png|[[Thunderbird]]
 
File:PodobooFS.png|[[Podoboo]]
 
File:Boss8_Hothead.gif|[[Hot Head]]
 
File:OOT Fire Keese.png|[[Keese#Fire Keese|Fire Keese]]
 
File:Torch Slug.png|[[Torch Slug]]
 
File:Dodongo.png|[[Dodongo]]
 
File:Dodongo2.png|[[King Dodongo]]
 
File:Red Bubble.png|[[Bubble#Red Bubble|Red Bubble]]
 
File:OOT - Flare Dancer.png|[[Flare Dancer]]
 
File:Volvagiarender.png|[[Volvagia]]
 
File:Anubis.png|[[Anubis]]
 
File:Koume.png|[[Twinrova#Koume|Koume]]
 
File:Twinrova.png|[[Twinrova]]
 
File:MM_Dinofol(Stance).png|[[Dinolfos]]
 
File:FirePokey.png|[[Podoboo#Podoboo Tower|Podoboo Tower]]
 
File:Frypolar Fire.png|[[Frypolar]]
 
File:Magtail Figurine.png|[[Magtail]]
 
File:GohmaWW.png|[[Gohma]]
 
File:Wizzrobe.png|[[Wizzrobe]]
 
File:Gouen.png|[[Gouen]]
 
File:Jahalla.png|[[Jalhalla]]
 
File:Jalhalla's Head.png|[[Big Poe (Boss)|Big Poe]]
 
File:Firegleeok.gif|[[Gleerok]]
 
File:Fire_Toadpoli_TP.png|[[Toadpoli#Fire Toadpoli|Fire Toadpoli]]
 
File:TPFyrus.png|[[Fyrus]]
 
File:Blaaz.png|[[Blaaz]]
 
File:Dondorongo.png|[[Dongorongo]]
 
File:Gleeok.png|[[Gleeok]]
 
File:Gasoringo.png|[[Gasoringo]]
 
File:Phantom_Torch_ST.png|[[Phantom#Types_of_Phantoms_2|Torch Phantom]]
 
File:Geozardchief.png|[[Geozard#Geozard Chief|Geozard Chief]]
 
File:Heatoise.png|[[Heatoise]]
 
File:Fire_Baba.png|[[Fire Baba]]
 
File:Cragma Art.png|[[Cragma]]
 
File:Pyrup.png|[[Pyrup]]
 
File:Fire Toadpoli.png|[[Spume#Magma Spume|Magma Spume]]
 
File:Scaldera.png|[[Scaldera]]
 
File:furnix.png|[[Furnix]]
 
File:Magmanos.png|[[Magmanos]]
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Fire-based places==
 
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File:LALv8.png|[[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]
 
File:DCC.jpg|[[Dodongo's Cavern]]
 
File:deathcrater.jpg|[[Death Mountain Crater]]
 
File:Fft.jpg|[[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]
 
File:Skull Dungeon.png|[[Skull Dungeon]]
 
File:Subrosia.png|[[Subrosia]]
 
File:OOS - Sword and Shield Maze (Entrance).png|[[Sword & Shield Maze]]
 
File:Dragon_roost_room.png|[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]
 
File:Firemountian.jpg|[[Fire Mountain]]
 
File:Tower of Flames FSA.png|[[Tower of Flames]]
 
File:Cave of Flames.png|[[Cave of Flames]]
 
File:Goronmines.jpg|[[Goron Mines]]
 
File:Temple of Fire.png|[[Temple of Fire]]
 
File:Fire Realm-Sand Realm.png|[[Fire Realm]]
 
File:Embrose.png|[[Fire Sanctuary (Spirit Tracks)]]
 
File:Eldin Volcano.png|[[Eldin Volcano]]
 
File:Earth Temple.png|[[Earth Temple (Skyward Sword)|Earth Temple]]
 
File:Volcano.png|[[Volcano Summit]]
 
File:Fire Sanctuary.png|[[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)]]
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Gallery==
 
===Fire===
 
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File:OoT Fire Obstacle.png
 
File:ST Fire Obstacle.png
 
File:Fire Platform.png
 
File:Fire Wall.png
 
File:Fire Wall2.png
 
File:Fire Sanctuary Entrance.jpg‎
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Lava===
 
<gallery>
 
File:MM Lava.png
 
File:ST Lava.png
 
File:OoT Lava 2.png
 
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[[Category:Objects]]
 
[[Category:Elements]]
 

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