Winders are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[2][note 1][note 2]
Characteristics[]
A Link to the Past[]
Winders appear in various Dark World Dungeons in A Link to the Past. Their movement is unpredictable, as they change directions randomly whenever they hit an object.
The Minish Cap[]
Winders appear in various Dungeons in The Minish Cap. They can set fire to Link if touched.
Phantom Hourglass[]
Winders are electrically charged and travel along walls in Phantom Hourglass. Touching one will shock and damage Link.
Spirit Tracks[]
Winders can be defeated by firing an Arrow at their heads in Spirit Tracks. They can also damage Heatoises, as they are weak against electricity.
A Link Between Worlds[]
Winders go unnamed in A Link Between Worlds. They appear in a single room of the Dark Palace alongside several fire-breathing Red Kodongos. Link must avoid the Winders while finding his way through the labyrinthine room, where the walls are only visible while shrouded in darkness.
Other Appearances[]
Ancient Stone Tablets[]
Winders appear in Ancient Stone Tablets.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | ワインダー (Waindā) (ALttP | TMC)[5][6] | Same as English. |
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Notes
- ↑ Winders were referred to as Firewinders in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power.[3] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
- ↑ Winders are referred to as Moldolas in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks — PRIMA Official Game Guide by Prima Games.[4] However, because Winder's name was officially stated in Encyclopedia, this name is no longer considered Canon.
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 25
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 212
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 61
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks — PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 33
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 134
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Shogakukan) pg. 35
